UPDATE ON GREENUP INDUSTRIES' PROJECT WITH USACE AT MYRTLE GROVE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing to make progress with the New Orleans to Venice (NOV) Hurricane Protection project in Plaquemines Parish, La. The purpose of the NOV project is to provide an improved levee system for storm risk reduction for Plaquemines Parish by repairing and restoring the original project levees, accelerating the completion of unconstructed portions of the authorized project, and armoring critical elements of the authorized project.

The NOV federal levees are located on the east bank of Plaquemines from Phoenix to Bohemia and on the west bank from St. Jude to Venice. Currently, along the La Reussite to Myrtle Grove levee reach, USACE is constructing approximately seven miles of new drainage canals and levees. USACE workers and their construction partners are placing embankment material at the site of the levee construction, slowly building up layers of soil and material for the levee. So far, 85% of the canal have been completed and approximately 50% of the levee has been built along this particular levee reach. This portion of the project is scheduled to be completed by calendar year 2026.

GREENUP INDUSTRIES

US Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, awarded Greenup Cajun JV, LLC a $102.5 million dollar construction contract to build hurricane protection structures and move levees and drainage canals in Louisiana’s Plaquemines Parish. 

Greenup Cajun JV, LLC, presented the lowest bid of four for the “New Orleans to Venice 1st lift levee and drainage canal relocation project, La Reussite to Myrtle Grove, Plaquemines Parish.” The project will consist of clearing, grubbing, excavating new drainage canals, placing culverts and drainage structures, building new T-walls and levee ramp crossings, placing levee embankments, geotextile work, turf establishment, and surfacing. The estimated cost of the project is $102,452,461.00.

Greenup Industries is Honored with the Prestigious Gold Safety Award by Highwire

Greenup Industries, a leading provider of industrial construction and maintenance services, has been honored with the prestigious Gold Safety Award by Highwire.

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA , UNITED STATES, March 1, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Greenup Industries, a leading provider of industrial construction and maintenance services, has been honored with the prestigious Gold Safety Award by Highwire, a global leader in contractor risk mitigation. The Gold Safety Award is presented to companies registering a safety score of 85-95% in the Safety Assessment Program.

The Gold Safety Award recognizes Greenup Industries' commitment to safety and its efforts to maintain a safe work environment for its employees, contractors, and customers. The company

Rodney Greenup, President of Greenup Industries was awarded the prestigious Gold Safety Award by Highwire, a global leader in contractor risk mitigation.

We are honored to receive the Gold Safety Award from Highwire, which underscores our commitment to safety and excellence.”

Rodney Greenup, president of Greenup Industries

has implemented rigorous safety protocols and training programs to ensure compliance with industry safety standards and regulations.

In addition to its focus on safety, Greenup Industries has also leveraged the power of Highwire to mitigate contractor risk, streamline operations, and improve project outcomes. Highwire's innovative technology platform has enabled the company to manage its contractor risk more effectively, reduce costs, and improve overall project performance.

"We are honored to receive the Gold Safety Award from Highwire, which underscores our commitment to safety and excellence," said Rodney Greenup, President of Greenup Industries. "We are also proud to partner with Highwire, whose technology platform has helped us to improve our operations and deliver better outcomes for our customers."

Greenup Industries' Gold Safety Award and its use of Highwire's technology platform are a testament to the company's commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. As a trusted provider of industrial construction and maintenance services, Greenup Industries is well-positioned to continue delivering exceptional value to its customers and driving growth in the industry.

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About Rodney Greenup
Rodney Greenup, a New Orleans native, began his career as a mechanical engineer and project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With over 25 years of experience in providing project management and technical solutions to large-scale construction and maintenance

The Gold Safety Award is presented to companies registering a safety score of 85-95% in the Safety Assessment Program

Greenup Industries' Gold Safety Award and its use of Highwire's technology platform are a testament to the company's commitment to safety, quality, and innovation

projects. Greenup Industries, a trusted solutions provider, is also the recipient of several awards, including the Gold Medal Award presented by Shell/Norco, the Contractor Safety Award, presented by CAST, Supplier of the presented by Tier III, Emerging Growth Company Award, presented by ACG and many more.

About Greenup Industries
Greenup Industries provides a full range of onboarding solutions, maintenance and design services, and specialty construction services to our diverse set of clients. They offer effective onboarding, reduced costs, accountability, and consistent vetting of vendors. Greenup Industries has clocked over 500,000 safe work man-hours and is the recipient of several awards for safety, including the Gold Medal Award, presented by Shell/Norco; the Contractor Safety Award, presented by CAST, and the Safety Excellence Award, presented by Gulf South Safety Council.

To learn more about the benefits of working with Greenup Industries, call (225) 283-4843 or visit their official website at GreenUpInd.com

Rodney Greenup Greenup Industries
+1 504-598-3677 info@greenupind.com

Facilities Maintenance - Protecting Your Pipes from Freezing Temperature

When we experience freezing temperatures in our typically warm, humid climates throughout the South, many residential homes and businesses are left wondering how to prevent frozen pipes. Greenup Industries specializes in In-Plant Property Management including Plumbing and Septic Maintenance, so we’ve asked our experts for a few tips that might help you when temperatures dip closer to freezing.

Safeguard Your Pipes
During freezing temperatures, your pipes are at high risk. If they freeze over, they can sometimes burst causing a lot of financial strain to fix or replace. In order to avoid this, let your sinks drip overnight. This helps prevent pipes from freezing. In addition, open cabinet doors to kitchen and bathroom sinks to allow warm air to protect and circulate around plumbing. Keep doors, windows and garages closed during these times, too, to better insulate and warm plumbing.

Exterior Pipes Need Different Protection
Spigots and outside pipes and plumbing require a bit of a different approach when preparing to prevent freezing. Wrap outside pipes in small towels and let drip if necessary. 

Prevent Frozen Septic Tanks 
Septic tanks freezing over can be an unimaginable mess for your business or home. To avoid dealing with what could be a severely foul occurrence, take the following precautions. Empty your septic tank. Yes, this is regular maintenance, but not always the first task people jump at when temperatures are already uncomfortably low. If a full tank freezes, this could cause a septic tank to burst. Another thing to consider is cracks and open areas. Be sure to inspect for any potential leaking as this could also invite more liquid to seep into the tank and cause bursting. And of course, keep water moving through the system if possible. Water in motion won’t freeze, so if your business is closed due to inclement weather, be sure to check back in daily and induce some motion through the system.

Greenup Industries is a full-service maintenance provider throughout the Gulf Coast Region. Let us help you prepare or fix issues concerning your plumbing. Contact us at info@greenupind.com or call us at 225-283-4843.

Greenup Industries Continues to Excel in USACE Myrtle Grove Levee and Drainage Canal and Hurricane Protection Project

Greenup Industries partnered with Cajun Industries, LLC on a construction contract to build hurricane protection structures and move levees and drainage canals in the New Orleans area. Greenup presented the lowest bid of four for the "New Orleans to Venice 1st lift levee and drainage canal relocation project, La Reussite to Myrtle Grove, Plaquemines Parish". The project consists of clearing, grubbing, excavating new drainage canals, placing culverts and drainage structures, building new T-walls and levee ramp crossings, placing levee embankments, geotextile work, turf establishment, and surfacing. The estimated cost of the project recently increased 6% from $ 102,452,461.00 to $108,783,413. The project has an expected completion date of Summer, 2026.

Continuing to excel in terms of production and quality, Greenup has been making great progress in several areas. Those include: clearing the levee footprint, reaching completion of 81 percent of the entire project, excavating another 1500 cubic yards (cy) of drainage canal and a total of 12,500 linear feet (LF) of 48" culvert pipes have been installed to facilitate proper drainage of rainwater. "This project continues to progress ahead of schedule with a completion date currently in the Summer of 2026. Several change orders are being finalized, which will have little effect on the schedule but will provide a much better level of risk reduction for the people of Plaquemines Parish," says Rodney Greenup, President of Greenup Industries.

Greenup Industries provides a full range of onboarding solutions, maintenance and design services, and specialty construction services to our diverse set of clients. "We offer effective onboarding, reduced costs, accountability, and consistent vetting of vendors," Greenup said. Greenup Industries has clocked over 500,000 safe work man-hours and is the recipient of several awards for safety, including the Gold Medal Award, presented by Shell/Norco, the Contractor Safety Award, presented by CAST, and the Safety Excellence Award, presented by Gulf South Safety Council.

About Rodney Greenup
Rodney Greenup, a New Orleans native, began his career as a mechanical engineer and project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With over 25 years of experience in providing project management and technical solutions to large-scale construction and maintenance projects. Greenup Industries, a trusted solutions provider, is also the recipient of several awards, including the Gold Medal Award presented by Shell/Norco, the Contractor Safety Award, presented by CAST, Supplier of the presented by Tier III, Emerging Growth Company Award, presented by ACG and many more.

About Greenup Industries
Greenup Industries provides a full range of onboarding solutions, maintenance, and staffing services, as well as specialty construction services to its diverse client base. Greenup strives to continually improve its performance and provide added value. To learn more about Rodney Greenup and Greenup Industries, please call (225) 283-4843 or visit https://greenupind.com/

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Greenup Industries - Our Relationships Fuel Our Success

At Greenup, Our Relationships Fuel Our Success

It’s not an easy decision to allow a third party to help you with your new or existing project. However, the right partnership can be a win-win for everyone involved!

 At Greenup Industries, we value relationships. In fact, we believe the relationships with our team, our clients, and our subcontractors have fueled our success. For nearly a decade, Greenup Industries has provided a full-range of on-boarding solutions, maintenance and staffing services as well as specialty construction services to our diverse client base. By stressing the importance of integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery we have built a great team ready to serve you.

Since 2012, we have helped our clients complete thousands of projects. Projects that have created jobs, fostered growth in our communities and increased access to energy, resources, and vital services.

It is the combination of the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes that help us ensure that we meet your project goals in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.

At Greenup Industries, our variety of clients range from the industrial and commercial manufacturing industries to Federal and local municipalities and utilities. We can help you at any phase of your project, from idea to construction and startup. 

Want to know more about how we can help you achieve your project goals? Call us today at (225) 283-4843. 

Five Tips to Improve Safety at Your Facility

To keep our contractors, vendors, full-time employees, or site visitors safe, Greenup Industries maps every on-site journey from when someone arrives until they sign out from the premises. For nearly a decade, we have learned much about the different safety and security requirements of various industries and organizations. Here are our top 5 safety and security recommendations:

Perform ongoing safety training. 

Providing safety training for employees is essential for creating a culture of workplace safety. A workforce with a strong understanding of safety guidelines and best practices is more likely to recognize potential hazards before they occur. This can lead to fewer injuries and help you avoid costly losses in productivity and employee morale.

Promote a good safety culture

Workplace safety starts with a strong safety culture, the collection of values and beliefs that employers and employees share concerning risks in the workplace. Effective leadership is critical because cultural change is complex and challenging. Leaders need to embrace the safety agenda and lead the efforts across the overall organization.

If you're committed to a safe work environment, find ways to get your employees onboard. Encourage employees to get to know the standards and to report potentially hazardous situations. The OSHA rules and regulations can be a stiff read, making your inductions or training interactive or video-based. 

Keep contractor records up to date.

To keep your site safe and secure, your contractors and vendors must keep their records up to date. Our proprietary software, Greenup Tracker, ensures all of our contractors and vendors have up-to-date records, including relevant qualifications, insurances, and other documents. Contractors and vendors can log in, edit their records, and keep them up to date.

Consider using photo ID scanning for Visitors. 

Providing touchless registration will ensure safer job sites for your workers. Registration, virtual orientations, virtual training, and automated health checklists can all be accessed through their photo ID card. 

This adds an extra layer of security and allows them to verify better people's identity coming on-site, but it also makes sign-in a lot faster.

Make sure your emergency response plan is not "one-size-fits-all." 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) warns that workplace evacuations are more common than people think. There is a broad range of possible emergencies, including explosions, natural disasters, hazardous material releases, biological accidents, civil disturbances, or workplace violence. Your company needs more than a "one-size-fits-all" response plan.

Implement technology to protect lone worker safety

Lone worker safety applications (smartphone apps) can allow users to notify employers and emergency personnel to help locate a worker with a simple action such as pulling a wrist tether from an unlocked phone. Once signaled, the appropriate authorities are immediately dispatched to the worker's location through GPS monitoring. In addition, previously programmed information about the employee will be sent to the dispatch team, requiring the threatened worker to enter zero information while the event is taking place. There are several great apps available to protect your lone workers.

Going beyond compliance

Safety is a crucial enabler of business continuity, operational performance, and productivity. Effectively addressing these five areas will help organizations become safety compliant.

• Prevent workplace injuries

• Improve compliance with laws and regulations

• Reduce costs, including significant reductions in workers' compensation premiums

• Engage workers

• Enhance their social responsibility goals

• Increase productivity and enhance overall business operations

Employers will find that implementing these recommended practices brings other benefits. Studies show that when companies value safety, operational excellence will follow.

About Greenup Industries

Based in Kenner, La., Greenup Industries provides contracting and special construction services to industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. It also has a division focused on maintenance and staffing services to support various industries. The company’s self-designed portal, named Greenup Tracker, connects third-party vendors with industrial facilities in need of painters, plumbers, groundskeepers, carpenters, and other low to moderate security clearance subcontractors. Greenup Industries is certified as a Minority-Owned Business (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council.

In 2019, Greenup Industries was awarded the prestigious Emerging Growth Company of the Year by ACG Louisiana. Rodney Greenup and his team of nearly two dozen employees have worked on a number of high-profile projects, including a major overhaul of New Orleans’ city streets, and several stockpiling projects for the United States Army Corps of Engineers to fortify levees in Louisiana.

If you would like more information on this project, please contact Greenup Industries at 225.283.4843 or info@greenupind.com.

Greenup Industries Continues to Excel in USACE Myrtle Grove Levee and Drainage Canal and Hurricane Protection Project

Greenup Industries partnered with Cajun Industries, LLC on a construction contract to build hurricane protection structures and move levees and drainage canals in the New Orleans area. Greenup presented the lowest bid of four for the "New Orleans to Venice 1st lift levee and drainage canal relocation project, La Reussite to Myrtle Grove, Plaquemines Parish". The project consists of clearing, grubbing, excavating new drainage canals, placing culverts and drainage structures, building new T-walls and levee ramp crossings, placing levee embankments, geotextile work, turf establishment, and surfacing. The estimated cost of the project recently increased 6% from $ 102,452,461.00 to $108,783,413. The project has an expected completion date of Summer, 2026.

Continuing to excel in terms of production and quality, Greenup has been making great progress in several areas. Those include clearing the levee footprint, reaching completion of 81 percent of the entire project, excavating another 1500 cubic yards (cy) of drainage canal and a total of 12,500 linear feet (LF) of 48" culvert pipes have been installed to facilitate proper drainage of rainwater. This project continues to progress ahead of schedule with a completion date currently in the Summer of 2026. "This project continues to progress ahead of schedule with a completion date currently in the Summer of 2026. Several change orders are being finalized, which will have little effect on the schedule but will provide a much better level of risk reduction for the people of Plaquemines Parish," says Rodney Greenup, President of Greenup Industries.

Greenup Industries provides a full range of onboarding solutions, maintenance and design services, and specialty construction services to our diverse set of clients. "We offer effective onboarding, reduced costs, accountability, and consistent vetting of vendors," Greenup said. Greenup Industries has clocked over 500,000 safe work man-hours and is the recipient of several awards for safety, including the Gold Medal Award, presented by Shell/Norco, the Contractor Safety Award, presented by CAST, and the Safety Excellence Award, presented by Gulf South Safety Council.

About Rodney Greenup
Rodney Greenup, a New Orleans native, began his career as a mechanical engineer and project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With over 25 years of experience in providing project management and technical solutions to large-scale construction and maintenance projects. Greenup Industries, a trusted solutions provider, is also the recipient of several awards, including the Gold Medal Award presented by Shell/Norco, the Contractor Safety Award, presented by CAST, Supplier of the presented by Tier III, Emerging Growth Company Award, presented by ACG and many more.

About Greenup Industries
Greenup Industries provides a full range of onboarding solutions, maintenance, and staffing services, as well as specialty construction services to its diverse client base. Greenup strives to continually improve its performance and provide added value. To learn more about Rodney Greenup and Greenup Industries, please call (225) 283-4843 or visit https://greenupind.com/

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GREENUP INDUSTRIES' WORK WITH THE USACE TO FORTIFY LEVEES IN LOUISIANA

Louisiana receives many hurricanes, tropical storms, and severe weather as a coastal region on the Gulf of Mexico. This, combined with the low land level, the vast amount of wetlands, and floodplains, leads to an increased risk of flooding and storm surge flash flooding. The rainfall rate in Louisiana has increased within the past few decades. According to a rainfall study at Louisiana State University, the storms are shorter but are depositing rain faster, thereby increasing the risk and rate of flash flooding. The state also experiences a risk of flooding coming from the river delta systems, rainfall, inland storm surge flooding, and tidal wave and storm surge flooding.

COASTAL FLOODING AND HURRICANES

Louisiana has miles of coastal floodplains, wetlands, deltas, and waterways. When storm surges, hurricanes, heavy rainfall, and wind hit the land, these low-lying areas can easily be overwhelmed with floodwaters. Louisiana's water levels often rise when storms make landfall in a neighboring state. Every parish or county in Louisiana has experienced a significant weather event. Storm surges and flooding are the most dangerous aspects of hurricanes and coastal storms for Louisiana. The rapid rising of water is the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in Louisiana. 

Hurricane Katrina was the most drastic and extreme example of how storm surges can overwhelm the region. However, hurricanes do not need to reach the magnitude of Katrina to endanger residents and cause large amounts of damage. As most recently seen in Hurricane Ida, there can be loss of life and billions of dollars of property damage from the effects of hurricanes, coastal storms, and flooding in Louisiana. 

Here is a list of hurricanes that have harmed Louisiana:

• Hurricane Katrina, August 2005

• Hurricane Rita, September 2005

• Hurricane Humberto, September 2007

• Hurricane Gustav, August 2008

• Hurricane Ike, September 2008

• Hurricane Ida, November 2009

• Hurricane Isaac, August 2012

• Hurricane Harvey, August 2017

• Hurricane Nate, October 2017

• Hurricane Barry, July 2019

• Hurricane Marco, August 2020

• Hurricane Laura, August 2020

• Hurricane Delta, October 2020

• Hurricane Zeta, October 2020

• Hurricane Ida, August 29, 2021

CAN FLOODING IN LOUISIANA BE PREVENTED LONG-TERM?

The state of Louisiana proposed a Coastal Master Plan in 2012. The Plan was updated in 2017 and will be updated again in 2023. 

Some examples of attempted or proposed solutions are:

• Construction and improvement of water management systems

• Developing communities on high ground

• Redirecting 100-year flood paths or plains away from populated areas with levees and water management systems

Most solutions aim to prevent the loss of life and property damage from flooding water and storms, not stop the storms or flooding. The goal is to better contain or redirect the floodwaters in the future.

GREENUP INDUSTRIES’ ROLE IN FORTIFYING AND BUILDING LEVEES

Greenup Industries works on a variety of industrial projects in multiple markets. Greenup's work continues on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) West Shore Lake Ponchartrain Levee stockpile projects and anticipates completing one project this summer. The West Shore Lake Ponchartrain Project will build and help fortify levees for storm protection.

Greenup's primary operations have been excavating, processing, and stockpiling clay in two areas within the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The company was awarded two contracts for stockpiling clay, a 20 million contract in January 2020 and the second contract for 17.9 million in November 2020.

The West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project is located in southeast Louisiana on the east bank of the Mississippi River in St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. James Parishes in Southeast LA. The 760 million dollar project will span 18.5 miles, including 17.5 miles of levee, 1 mile of T-wall, four pumping stations, two drainage structures, and approximately 35 utility relocations. The structure will span from the Bonnet Carre Spillway to the Mississippi River Levee near Garyville and provide storm surge protection and improved resilience on the western shores of Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas. Construction of the project is funded through a state and federal cost-share, the feds will cover 65% of the project, and the state will perform work - design and construction - valued at their 35% share of the total project cost.

Greenup Industries reports that the company's work on the two contracts is progressing well. Greenup's primary role in the project has been excavating, processing, and stockpiling clay into two stockpiles inside the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The clay will be used to construct 17.5 miles of a levee system that offers a 100-year level risk reduction to the area between the Bonnet Carre spillway and Garyville. Greenup will have removed 1.5 million cubic yards of clay from the Spillway by the end of the project.

"We are honored to be part of the project that provides much-needed flood protection for the River Region. This project will provide peace of mind for the residents and business, especially with the increased number of named storms," Rodney Greenup, CEO of Greenup Industries. In early August, the NOAA's Climate Prediction Center increased the number of named storms they first predicted back in May. The original outlook had 13-20 named storms expected for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. The mid-season update states that the season is expected to have 15-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater). Of the 15-21 named storms, they predict that 7-10 will be hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater), of which 3-5 could become major hurricanes (category 3, 4, or 5 with winds 111 mph or greater).

The West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Hurricane Protection project is a joint effort of CPRA and the New Orleans District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Pontchartrain Levee District, and St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. James parishes. Construction of the project is being funded through a 65 percent federal 35 percent local cost share. 

Greenup Industries is also involved in the Lafourche Basin Levee District Project, known as Upper Barataria Risk Reduction, a $1.6 Billion levee project that Greenup has been working on for four years with the Levee Board. They also received $8M in design funding that Greenup was instrumental in securing. 

About Greenup Industries

Based in Kenner, Greenup Industries offers contracting and specialized construction services for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. The company's proprietary software, the Greenup Tracker, can connect third-party vendors with facilities that need painters, plumbers, groundskeepers, carpenters, etc.

If you would like more information on this project, please contact Greenup Industries at 225.283.4843 or info@greenupind.com.

Rodney Greenup

Greenup Industries 

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GREENUP GAINS INCREASE IN USACE MYRTLE GROVE LEVEE AND DRAINAGE CANAL CONTRACT AWARD

Rodney Greenup and Greenup Industries USACE Myrtle Grove Levee and Drainage Canal Contract Increased by 6 percent from $102,452,561 to $108,783,413.

Greenup Industries is partnering with Cajun Industries, LLC, on a construction contract to build hurricane protection structures and move levees and drainage canals in the New Orleans area.

Greenup presented the lowest bid of four for the "New Orleans to Venice 1st lift levee and drainage canal relocation project, La Reussite to Myrtle Grove, Plaquemines Parish". The project will consist of clearing, grubbing, excavating new drainage canals, placing culverts and drainage structures, building new T-walls and levee ramp crossings, placing levee embankments, geotextile work, turf establishment, and surfacing. The estimated cost of the project recently increased by six percent from $ 102,452,461.00 to $108,783,413. The project has an expected completion date of November 30, 2026.

Greenup Industries provides a full range of onboarding solutions, maintenance and design services, and specialty construction services to our diverse set of clients. "We offer effective onboarding, reduced costs, accountability, and consistent vetting of vendors," Greenup said. Greenup Industries has clocked over 500,000 plus safe work man-hours and is the recipient of several awards for safety, including the Gold Medal Award, presented by Shell/Norco, the Contractor Safety Award, presented by CAST, and the Safety Excellence Award, presented by Gulf South Safety Council.

About Rodney Greenup

Rodney Greenup, a New Orleans native, began his career as a mechanical engineer and project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With over 25 years of experience in providing project management and technical solutions to large-scale construction and maintenance projects. Greenup Industries, a trusted solutions provider, is also the recipient of several awards, including the Gold Medal Award presented by Shell/Norco, the Contractor Safety Award, presented by CAST, Supplier of the presented by Tier III, Emerging Growth Company Award, presented by ACG and many more.

About Greenup Industries

Greenup Industries provides a full range of onboarding solutions, maintenance, and staffing services, as well as specialty construction services to its diverse client base. Greenup strives to continually improve its performance and provide added value.

To learn more about Rodney Greenup and Greenup Industries, please call (225) 283-4843 or visit https://greenupind.com/

Greenup Industries Successfully Installs 15 Thousand Smart Water Meters in St. John the Baptist Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish (St. John) is now in possession of some well-needed water meter upgrades thanks to the efforts of Greenup Industries Inc. (Greenup) with partner Aclara Technology. Greenup was awarded a $5.27 million contract from the Louisiana Parish in December 2019 to install 16,491 residential smart water meters, 382 commercial meters, and 10 fire hydrant meters. Greenup reports that installation on 15,000 residential and commercial smart water meters were completed despite numerous setbacks (COVID, 2020's most active Hurricane Season since 2005, Global Supply Chain Impacts, Hurricane Ida causing extensive damage to LaPlace and damaging some of the installed equipment). St. John Parish officials issued a resolution on March 28 to issue a Change Order on the existing contract and have the remaining 2,600 meters installed at a later date.

The new smart water meters feature more accurate leak detection and improved residential and commercial services. Residents can use a Customer Portal on their computer or mobile device for utility maintenance, such as setting up alerts for their water consumption, monitoring leak detection in real-time, and viewing live data to keep their water bill down. The water meters are networked into the St. John Parish data management system, allowing the parish to bill customers more accurately and monitor any potential infrastructure issues. “This new smart water meter system allows us to efficiently detect and minimize water loss for the residents and businesses in the parish,” said Rodney Greenup, CEO of Greenup. “It is more responsive infrastructure which enables us to pinpoint and respond to potential problems before they happen."

The St. John Parish Council agreed that the benefits of the “state-of-the-art” water meter outweigh its costs as it will provide for water usage readings to be taken every hour and transmitted to base stations that are built on the parish's water towers. Customers can access their water usage online in real-time, and the meters will send out alerts when their batteries get low. With the ability to monitor water usage daily via a computer or smartphone, the new system will eliminate estimated reads, provide customers with consistent billing, ensure smooth revenue collection, and reduce calls to customer service representatives. The new smart water meters also provide real-time leak detection alerts, allowing more accurate readings. Individuals will also be able to set up alerts for water consumption that exceeds a certain threshold. Part of the installation involves attaching a data collector to track water usage to the billing system. “We program the smart meter to transmit its location to the Parish's data collector. This lets us know how much water is being used immediately, every second of every day. This lets us know how much water is being used immediately, every second of every day. The previous meters had to be read manually," Greenup said. “The new meters allow the parish to respond to any leaks or potential infrastructure issues in real time."

Greenup faced adversity as it neared the completion of the St. John Smart Water Meter Project. In addition to the devastating effects of the supply chain crisis, ongoing disruptions from COVID, and hurricane damage slowing down installation efforts, Greenup said rolling layoffs in 2020 affected communication with Greenup Industries' subcontractors. The shipping delays from tech suppliers were a significant challenge the company had to overcome. "This project revealed our resiliency and can-do attitude, as our company faced setbacks time and time again. What we learned from this experience is that Greenup's team is experienced and willing to go beyond what is expected of them and to overcome obstacles to get our projects completed in a timely and efficient manner. I am so proud of them," Greenup said.

The construction phase broke the parish into six areas, or “water cycles.” Each cycle was completed before moving on to the next one. After the DCY network and installation routing plan were completed, training on the installation and smart meter software began in September 2020. The initial installations began in October, and by the beginning of 2021, Greenup had already completed several thousand installations. Recognized by Parish officials for their professionalism and communication throughout the project, Greenup expressed pride in being able to help solve a problem that affects so many people.

The St. John water meter project is one of several successes this year for the growing construction and maintenance firm. Greenup is nearing the end of its clay excavation efforts in the Bonnet Carre Spillway as part of the West Shore Lake Ponchartrain Project and have excavated 100,000 cubic yards of material for the LaReusitte to Myrtle Grove Levee and drainage canal, placing them ahead of schedule for the joint project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cajun Industries of Baton Rouge, LA.

Based in Kenner, Greenup Industries offers contracting and specialized construction services for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. From refurbished roads and bridges to industrial construction and maintenance, the company is behind countless projects across the Gulf South that contribute to the region's growth and vibrancy. Since its start in 2012, Greenup has experienced unprecedented growth, becoming a leading construction contractor and provider of maintenance and third-party procurement services. President and CEO Rodney Greenup is a New Orleans native who began his career as a mechanical engineer and project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "There's a lot of growth potential and work to be done throughout the region," said Greenup. As we continue to grow and diversify, we owe our success to our relationships with our employees, clients, and vendors.

For more information on Greenup Industries, visit www.greenupind.com or email info@greenupind.com.

CELEBRATING WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION AT GREENUP INDUSTRIES

Here at Greenup Industries, diversity matters. The best way to approach a project is with varying perspectives from various individuals. As the construction industry has grown less inclusive following COVID-19, Greenup Industries has taken the initiative to recruit more diverse employees, particularly women.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 10.9% of the construction workforce are women. This number has grown substantially within the past few years, a change that has considerably diminished the stigma of women in construction jobs since 2016. Yet still, there is a long way to go in achieving gender parity in the construction industry. Greenup Industries is proud to be at the forefront of promoting and celebrating women in construction, breaking down barriers, and creating opportunities for talented individuals regardless of gender.

Initiatives at Greenup Industries

At Greenup Industries, we recognize the importance of providing a supportive and inclusive environment for our entire team. Here are some of the initiatives that we have implemented thus far to empower and celebrate our women in construction:

1. Recruitment and Mentorship Programs

We actively work to promote and encourage women to pursue careers in construction through targeted recruitment efforts and mentorship programs. By providing mentorship opportunities, we help women gain the confidence and skills necessary to advance their careers and excel in current and future roles.

2. Training and Professional Development

We invest in training and professional development programs accessible to all employees, not just women in construction. These programs allow everyone, including women, to enhance technical skills and foster leadership abilities to promote career advancement.

3. Networking and Community Engagement

Greenup Industries organizes networking events, conferences, and workshops that unite women in construction by providing a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and inspiration. We also actively engage with professional organizations and community initiatives that support and empower women in the industry.

Success Stories

At Greenup Industries, we have witnessed numerous success stories of women making significant impacts in construction. From project managers and engineers to architects and valued tradespeople, we have seen women excel in diverse roles and directly showcase their expertise and leadership. One such success story is Naiika Bass. Bass was introduced to the construction industry in 2007 by her Mom, who worked as a certified pipefitter. After graduating from South University with an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice, she pursued her Occupational Safety & Health degree from Columbia Southern University and her NCCER certification in Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST), Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS), Field Safety, OSHA 30, and First Aid/C.P.R. For the next six years. She worked in the oil and gas industry as a safety professional. It was her responsibility to ensure each location was in compliance with safety rules and regulations. "When I first began working as a safety professional, it was evident that there was a lack of trust between the field workers and management. I embraced the challenge to change this culture. After developing relationships with the field workers, they soon realized I was looking after their best interests and that my main goal was to make sure they got home safely to their families," she said. In 2017, Bass joined Greenup as its Health and Safety Manager.

Greenup's CEO, Rodney Greenup, believes Bass provides a great example of how women can successfully advance to leadership positions within the construction field. "Naiika has shown her ability and initiative to address the challenges in her work. Because of her attention to detail and her tenacity in regards to following up and following through, we have earned numerous safety awards. We welcome the opportunity to promote her and trust that her career will continue to grow with us," he said.

The Future of Women in Construction

The future looks promising for women in construction in many ways. As more companies, like Greenup Industries, prioritize DEI efforts, we expect to see increased opportunities and support for women in construction. This shift benefits individual careers and contributes to better innovation, decision-making, and general project success. We are building a stronger, more inclusive industry by celebrating and empowering women in construction. We are creating an environment that encourages women to thrive through recruitment mentorship programs, professional development, networking, and community engagement. Let's continue to break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and shape a future where gender equality is the norm in construction.

About Greenup Industries

Greenup Industries is based in Kenner and offers contracting and specialized construction services for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. The company's proprietary software, the Greenup Tracker, can connect third-party vendors with facilities that need painters, plumbers, groundskeepers, carpenters, etc.

If you want more information on our diversity efforts, don't hesitate to contact Greenup Industries at 225.283.4843 or info@greenupind.com.

Large-scale projects simplified through ease of process

Without effective onboarding, it takes service vendors and their employees longer to get up to speed and drive profitability for your business. When your company struggles to manage onboarding tasks, there are several consequences, including:

• Slower third-party turnaround time, which may impact future revenue opportunities.

• Improper third-party vetting, which leads to increased legal compliance risks.

• Wasted time and resources, taking your attention away from higher priorities.

Greenup Industries, a provider of maintenance and third-party procurement services, provides a full range of onboarding solutions, maintenance and staffing services, as well as specialty construction services, to a diverse client base. Greenup Industries can solve your onboarding problems in five steps:

Step 1: Attract the best subcontractors to your organization.

Step 2: Evaluate potential subcontractors.

Step 3: Hire and onboard subcontractors.

Step 4: Provide on-site supervision to ensure quality work.

Step 5: Free your organization from subcontractor headaches.

During the past five years, Greenup Industries' strategy has been to identify opportunities to retrofit and change systems so they work more efficiently.

"We first realized that one of the most impactful ways to cut costs in facilities management is to have our vendors join the Greenup team," explained Rodney Greenup, CEO of Greenup Industries. "We now have thousands of experienced, qualified and vetted vendors and can offer our clients safe onboarding, quality control, oversight and indemnity for our services."

For 30 years, Greenup Industries has provided professional and specialized services and procurement support to a diverse clientele. A trusted construction and project management partner, Greenup Industries has built its solid reputation by addressing the needs of the oil and gas and telecommunication industries, as well as government agencies.

Through its proprietary software, Greenup Tracker, all of Greenup Industries' vendors are managed in the same consistent manner. Each vendor chosen to participate must be capable of performing quality work and be insured. Geared toward continuous improvement, Greenup Tracker significantly increases your project's prospects for success.

Before onboarding, vendors must sign an indemnity agreement, submit to drug testing and have a clean safety record (no safety incidents within the past 12-36 months). To ensure accountability and quality assurance, a Greenup representative escorts the vendor to the worksite and tracks the on-site training.

Greenup Tracker also provides vendors with an efficient system and reliable terms for payment.

"We developed Greenup Tracker to solve two different sets of problems," Greenup said. "For our clients, we wanted to reduce the amount of time spent administering contracts, tracking vendors and entering data manually from multiple monitoring systems. For our vendors, we wanted to standardize and ease the process of getting them onboarded, vetted and paid. The system is a win-win for everyone involved. Preferred vendors gain access to multiple jobsites and can easily add a work order, check on the progress of any job and monitor their payment status with ease."

For more information, visit www.greenupind.com or call (225) 283-4843.

The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in the Construction Industry

Diversity, equity, and inclusion drive a workforce because everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their best authentic selves. To ensure that a culture of diversity is continually developed in the construction industry, we enjoy opening the dialogue on why workforce diversity is a chief asset. Since Greenup strives to reflect the rich diversity in the communities where the labor force lives, works, and builds, we thought we'd highlight why minority inclusion is a business priority. 

Diversity in Construction is Lacking

Women make up just 9% of the construction workforce in the United States. In 2017, women held just 7% of construction-management jobs in the United States, though it's nearly twice that in the United Kingdom. The construction industry has made significant progress to be more inclusive over the last few years, yet LGBTQ+ employees are still largely underrepresented. Of 24,000 staff surveyed by The Construction Leadership Council, just 1% identified as bisexual, 0.8% as gay, and 0.2% as lesbian. The most common ethnicity of construction workers is White (52.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (27.7%), Black or African American (11.1%), and Unknown (4.0%).

Potential solutions to improve diversity in the workforce include policies that affirmatively promote the use of companies owned by minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups and bystander intervention. Changing how minority-owned businesses are viewed in the construction industry is another. Greenup addresses this concern in our workforce through intentionally inclusive recruiting and hiring efforts, safe spaces for learning discussions, and industry forums to address systemic racism. 

Lack of D&I Sinks Productivity

Despite being one of the largest sectors in the global economy, the $10 trillion construction industry needs to catch up in productivity growth, which slowed to 1% last year. The result? Poor performance, project management, and execution, as well as cost and time overruns. The problem can only worsen in the United States, where construction's contribution to the economy has hit a seven-year high point.

At the same time, companies complain about a shortage of skilled workers. For these reasons and more, recruiting talent from underrepresented groups is a business imperative. 

EDI Action Plans Can Shift the Industry Culture

Construction companies have committed to initiatives designed to foster D&I, often packaged in EDI action plans. These programs include focus groups, coaching, training, mentoring, networking, and career development. Competitive advantage may go to companies whose workforces look more like the communities where they work.

D&I infuses organizations with new ideas, fresh perspectives, and a willingness to consider alternatives. With a more diverse workforce better at problem-solving and decision-making, construction companies can outperform their peers financially and fairly—with inclusion and respect.

About Greenup Industries

Based in Kenner, Greenup Industries offers contracting and specialized construction services for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. The company's proprietary software, the Greenup Tracker, can connect third-party vendors with facilities that need painters, plumbers, groundskeepers, carpenters, etc.

If you would like more information on our diversity efforts, please contact Greenup Industries at 225.283.4843 or info@greenupind.com.

Rodney Greenup Featured as Speaker in Black Enterprise Member Seminar with his Presentation "How I Won a $100 Million Dollar Contract"

On March 2, 2023, Rodney Greenup, the Founder and CEO of Greenup Industries, presented, “How I Won a $100 Million Dollar Contract” to the Black Enterprise’s Black Directory ALL Members-Only Zoom.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, awarded Greenup Cajun JV, LLC, a fixed-price construction contract to build hurricane protection structures and move levees and drainage canals in Louisiana's Plaquemines Parish.

Greenup Cajun JV, LLC, presented the lowest bid of four for the "New Orleans to Venice 1st lift levee and drainage canal relocation project, La Reussite to Myrtle Grove, Plaquemines Parish". The project will consist of clearing, grubbing, excavating new drainage canals, placing culverts and drainage structures, building new T-walls and levee ramp crossings, placing levee embankments, geotextile work, turf establishment, and surfacing. The estimated cost of the project is $102,452,461.00. The project has an expected completion date of November 30, 2026.

Greenup Cajun JV, LLC is a joint venture partnership that features the skills and experience of Greenup Industries (Greenup) and Cajun Industries, LLC, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Greenup was awarded a portion of the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Project (WSLPP) in January 2020, a major hurricane and storm damage risk reduction project benefitting a three- parish area in southern Louisiana. The company’s scope of work includes excavating, processing, and stockpiling clay material and other work within the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported that levee construction is expected to require 7 million to 9 million cubic yards of clay material. The Bonnet Carre Spillway has roughly 3.5 million cubic yards available, while the rest of the clay is to come from commercial sources. The $20,520,000 WSLPP contract ("Stockpile II) included excavating, processing, and stockpiling of 1.5 million cubic yards of clay from the Bonnet Carre Spillway to two stockpile sites.

Greenup Industries provides a full range of onboarding solutions, maintenance and design services, and specialty construction services to our diverse set of clients. We offer effective onboarding, reduced costs, accountability, and consistent vetting of vendors. Greenup Industries has clocked over 500,000 plus safe work man-hours and is the recipient of several awards for safety, including the Gold Medal Award, presented by Shell/Norco, the Contractor Safety Award, presented by CAST, and the Safety Excellence Award, presented by Gulf South Safety Council.

February Project Updates

Stockpile 1 - Progress has been severely impacted by rain every few days.  When weather permits, we are working our haul roads in the Spillway and the stockpile location in LaPlace.  We are also continuing to excavate material allowing it to begin the drying process, because the material that is excavated is very wet.  As a result of the weather, we are currently scheduled to complete this project in the early fall of 2023.

Myrtle Grove - This project continues to progress quickly and is ahead of schedule.  So far we have placed 74,000 square yards of separator fabric under access roads, 55,000 Cubic Yards of sand for those access roads and preload location, excavated over 230,000 cubic yards of material for the drainage canal, placed 76,000 square yards of Levee Support Geotextile, and built 170,000 cubic yards of clay levee.

This project is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2025 but we anticipate a change request from the Corps of Engineers that will significantly extend the execution period.  

About Greenup Industries

Based in Kenner, Greenup Industries offers contracting and specialized construction services for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. The company's proprietary software, the Greenup Tracker, can connect third-party vendors with facilities that need painters, plumbers, groundskeepers, carpenters, etc.

If you would like more information on this project, please contact Greenup Industries at 225.283.4843 or info@greenupind.com.

Rodney Greenup

Greenup Industries 

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Rodney Greenup of Greenup Industries elected to 2023 executive board of The louisiana Committee of 100 for Economic Development

Rodney Greenup, President of Greenup Industries, was elected as one of the new executive committee members of the Louisiana Committee of 100 Economic Development, Inc.

Rodney Greenup, a New Orleans native, began his career as a mechanical engineer and project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With over 25 years of experience in providing project management and technical solutions to large-scale construction and maintenance projects, Greenup Industries deliver expert staffing and superior maintenance services to his clients.

Greenup, a trusted solutions provider for over 25 years, is also the recipient of several awards, including the Gold Medal Award presented by Shell/Norco, the Contractor Safety award, presented by CAST, Supplier of the presented by Tier III, Emerging Growth Company Award, presented by ACG and many more.

To learn more about Rodney Greenup and Greenup Industries, please call (225) 283-4843 or visit their official website at GreenUpInd.com.

About Greenup Industries

As a provider of construction, maintenance, and third-party procurement services, Greenup has expanded quickly since its launch in December 2012. Providing a full range of onboarding solutions, maintenance, and staffing services as well as specialty construction services to its diverse client base, Greenup strives to continually improve its performance and provide added value.

December Project Updates:

December Project Updates: Stockpile 1 - We have had a tremendous month excavating, trucking, and stockpiling over 57,000 CY of clay material from the Bonnet Carre' Spillway borrow pit to the designated location in LaPlace. This quantity of material far exceeds what we have ever hauled in one month and bodes well for our schedule. We have recently run into large sand strata that is not allowed in the stockpile so we will have to remove them and dispose of them in the designated location in the spillway before we can start hauling clay again. This project should be completed in the summer of 2023, with any weather delays extending that time.

Stockpile 2 - This project is completed and closed out. Our first project as a Civil Construction Contractor.Myrtle Grove Levee and Canal - This project continues to see rapid production in canal excavation, Access Road construction, sand placement, development of pre-load areas where structures will be built, and just recently, the beginning of levee construction. So far, we have built over 4 miles of Access Roads using 25,000 Cubic yards of sand, 17,000 Cubic yards of surfacing rock, and 650,000 Square Feet of separator Fabric. We have excavated the areas for the pre-loads, installed over 37,000 cubic yards of sand in that excavation, and installed 1.7M LF of wick drains to facilitate settlement before the structures are built. We have excavated over 215,000 cubic yards of material for the new drainage canal, placed over 110 cubic yards of levee clay, and installed 60,000 square yards of reinforcement fabric for the levee. This project is on schedule to be completed in the summer of 2025, but some known change orders will likely extend that date by several months.

About Greenup Industries

Based in Kenner, Greenup Industries offers contracting and specialized construction services for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. The company's proprietary software, the Greenup Tracker, can connect third-party vendors with facilities that need painters, plumbers, groundskeepers, carpenters, etc.

If you would like more information on this project, please contact Greenup Industries at 225.283.4843 or info@greenupind.com.

Rodney Greenup

Greenup Industries 

+1 225-383-4843

November Project Updates

Stockpile 1 - We have surpassed another milestone reaching over 200,000 CY of clay excavated from the Bonnet Carre' Spillway, hauled to an open field in LaPlace, and stockpiled for future levee use. Weather has been favorable, which has accelerated our production rate. This project should be completed late in the summer of 2023.Stockpile 2 - This project is substantially complete. We are compiling the close out reports to the Corps of Engineers are required. Those should be completed by the end of October 2022.

Myrtle Grove Levee and Drainage Canal - This massive Levee and Drainage Canal project is well on its way. So far we have constructed nearly 6 miles of Access Roads containing 73,000 square yards of support fabric, 50,000 cubic yards of sand base, and 20,000 cubic yards of rock surfacing. We have also cleared 50% of the levee/canal area of existing vegetation, excavated 175,000 cubic yards of the canal, installed 1.2 million linear feet of wick drains (Wick drains are drilled deep into the ground to allow subsurface water to evacuate and reduce future settlement), installed 54,000 square yards of reinforcement geotextile, and constructed 90,000 cubic yards of levee embankment. This project is currently ahead of its scheduled completion date mid summer 2025.

About Greenup Industries

Based in Kenner, Greenup Industries offers contracting and specialized construction services for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. The company's proprietary software, the Greenup Tracker, can connect third-party vendors with facilities that need painters, plumbers, groundskeepers, carpenters, etc.

If you would like more information on this project, please contact Greenup Industries at 225.283.4843 or info@greenupind.com.

Rodney Greenup

Greenup Industries 

+1 225-383-4843

GREENUP TRACKER HELPS YOU FIND EXPERIENCED, QUALITY SUBCONTRACTORS

Tired of looking for qualified vendors?

Having a hard time finding experienced, quality subcontractors to get services done in a timely fashion? What if we told you we could take away the stress of onboarding and procurement?

Greenup Industries’ Tracker is a win-win for our clients and vendor partners.

For our clients, our proprietary software provides a streamlined process that will·

Reduce the time you spend administering contracts, searching for quality vendors, and onboarding contractors.·

Provide access to thousands of qualified vendors without the hassle of additional vetting and contract negotiations.·

Allow you to track progress on multiple projects, manage logistics, and even handle payments.

Most of all, Greenup Tracker helps you save a tremendous amount of time, energy, and money.For our vendors, Greenup Tracker allows them an easier way to get on board, vetted, and paid. Our vendors love our software! Once they register for a Vendor Tracker account, their services are visible to hundreds of project managers. They will have the opportunity to apply for work in dozens of client sites across the country.

Our innovative platform provides a one-stop to submit documentation, manage their workflows, and view invoicing and payment status.Whether you are a client or a vendor, our Greenup Tracker connects you to opportunities and allows you to manage work all on one platform.

Register with Greenup Tracker today and join Greenup Industries’ extensive network for more work, ease of process, and peace of mind!

About Greenup Industries

Based in Kenner, Greenup Industries offers contracting and specialized construction services for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. The company's proprietary software, the Greenup Tracker, can connect third-party vendors with facilities that need painters, plumbers, groundskeepers, carpenters, etc.

If you would like more information on this project, please contact Greenup Industries at 225.283.4843 or info@greenupind.com.

Rodney Greenup

Greenup Industries 

+1 225-383-4843

Greenup Industries Celebrates Its Tenth Year In Business By Expanding Its Thriving Construction Division

Certified as a minority-owned business by the National Supplier Diversity Council, Greenup Industries has been committed to expanding and diversifying its employee base since its founding in 2012. Now in its tenth year, the Louisiana-based company is proud of its track record, with 64 percent of its non-seasonal employees identifying as Black or African American and many of those in leadership roles. Furthermore, CEO Rodney Greenup, a strong proponent of women working in construction, is always seeking to grow the number of women in his firm. “At Greenup, we believe in hiring more women as they enhance our diversity and contribute fresh perspectives,” he said. Presently, women compromise 26 percent of Greenup’s employees.

With operations in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama, Greenup Industries continues its expansion throughout the Southeastern Region of the United States. When asked what contributed to his company's success, Greenup said there were two factors, "the diversity of our workforce and our innovative project management software, Greenup Tracker."

According to construction industry research, the most common ethnicity of construction workers is White (58.7 percent), followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.5 percent) and Black or African American (10.7 percent). Women only comprise 6.2 percent of construction workers, while men comprise 93.8 percent. Through intentional actions, Greenup Industries' goal was to help create a unified construction industry that attracts and retains the best talent. "We want our company to increase diversity at all levels, and by doing so, improve the work environment for women and minorities. We believe a diversified construction industry will help employers build the workforces they need to sustain future growth."

As the company continued to expand, Greenup Tracker was designed to help its clients and vendors connect with other minority-owned businesses.

The Greenup Tracker allows project managers to take their work efficiency to the next level. With the platform, contractors can easily access qualified vendors and manage everything from onboarding to invoicing, tracking project timelines, and more. And vendors can register their companies to perform work in dozens of client sites across the country.

To learn more about Rodney Greenup and his company’s efforts in diversification, visit www.greenupind.com.

Rodney Greenup
Greenup Industries
+1 225-383-4843