LEMOINE congratulates Lance C., on his recent retirement and celebrates his contributions to both the organization and construction industry.

Lance has been a valued member of the LEMOINE family since 2009 as a Superintendent with Building Construction. He has provided leadership on many projects, most recently the Central High School and West Jefferson Medical Center projects.

When asked about his experience working with Lance, Cole D., Project Manager said, “Lance’s best quality in my opinion was that he always had his team’s back. Whether that be holding a sub accountable for missed scope or making sure the right people knew when someone on the team was performing well.  Even if he disagreed with my tactics or decisions sometimes, he respected them.”

According to many members of Lance’s teams, his favorite catch phrase was “Finished with that.” “Lance always said when it’s done it’s done. Move past it and on to the next issue to be resolved. Don’t dwell on it and become counterproductive. It’s still a phrase our team uses all the time. In fact, we have a weekly huddle where we go over issues, and when they are complete, they get moved to the ‘Finished with That’ spreadsheet,” says Senior Superintendent, Carl H.

When asked what core value Lance most represents, Carl said, “Relationships – Lance has a genuine way of treating all employees on the jobsite, regardless of status, tenure, or position with the same respect. He appreciates everyone for what value they add to the job and makes efforts to thank them for their work and show appreciation for what they bring to the table. He shared his wealth of knowledge with the rest of us to help our growth. He would never expect or ask anyone to do anything that he wouldn’t do himself, and I think that helped him grow interpersonal relationships and trust amongst the rest of the team.”

From everyone at One LEMOINE, thank you for everything, Lance!  We wish you well!

In May, New Orleans City Business released the five Fastest Growing Companies in the New Orleans area, ranking LEMOINE at #3. The five featured companies reported the largest percentage increase in revenue over the past three years.

LEMOINE has experienced a 78% growth in revenue since 2019 ($293.8 million) as of the end of 2021 ($522.2 million). This exponential growth is due in large part to monumental projects such as the campus transformation of Children’s Hospital New Orleans ($300 million), the LSU Greenhouse Phase II student housing project ($200 million), and the LFT Airport Terminal ($100 million).

“Health care and education have always been two of the biggest producing sectors of our construction work since our company was founded, and we continue to see a growing demand for our clients expanding their services and wanting to build modern, state of the art facilities,” said William L., President of Building Construction.

LEMOINE also launched Disaster Services to aid clients in disaster mitigation planning, grant management, and recovery efforts.

“We mobilize our teams quickly to regions in need of disaster recovery coordination, hazard mitigation and grant management and preparedness support for government, commercial, nonprofit and residential clients,” Will said.

When asked about challenges that could impact the current growth trajectory of the construction industry Will cited skilled labor needs and rising inflation.

“Our level of work is exceeding pre-pandemic levels, and that is a trend in the entire construction industry. Work is not slowing down, so the need for skilled labor and trained personnel will be essential to continue to properly staff our jobs,” Lemoine said. “The rates of which material prices and inflation have increased have been unprecedented in my professional career, and we are working with clients more than ever to sufficiently fund projects without delay. That consistent communication and collaboration will be critical over the year to come.”

Read the full article here: https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2022/05/04/fastest-growing-companies-3-lemoine/

LEMOINE Vice President of Building Construction, Bryan O., joined ENR Texas Louisiana to break down the construction forecast in last month’s edition of Baton Rouge City Scoop.

“Many industrial, turnaround and expansion projects that were postponed during 2020-2021 are now underway,” says Bryan. This brings renewed confidence that the construction industry in Baton Rouge is trending toward recovery following the COVID-19 Pandemic. Additionally, Bryan notes that there are ongoing discussions and planning for a monumental project with potential to majorly impact Baton Rouge: a new Mississippi River bridge including a high-speed passenger rail to New Orleans. For LEMOINE specifically, the recently completed BTR9 distribution center and the ongoing expansion and renovation at the Baton Rouge Zoo and Greenwood Park, have been exciting efforts in the Baton Rouge market in recent years.

Ongoing concerns with rising interest rates and material pricing escalation and distribution delays are ever present. While these factors pose challenges to current and future projects, Bryan remains optimistic about the Baton Rouge construction forecast.

“All things considered, we are optimistic and bullish on our continued growth in the Baton Rouge region and beyond.”

Read more here: https://www.enr.com/articles/54193-may-2022-city-scoop-baton-rouge

LEMOINE congratulates Ramiro S., on his recent retirement and celebrates his contributions to both the organization and construction industry.

Ramiro has been a valued member of the LEMOINE family since early 2018 as a Superintendent with Disaster Services. He has assisted and led numerous projects which resulted in many happy homeowners. He shares, “Seeing their smiles during key turnovers made the work well worth it.”

When asked about his experience working with Ramiro, Andrew S., Vice President of Disaster Services said, “Working with Ramiro was very enjoyable. When he joined Disaster Services, the average median age of employee at the time was about 27 years old. Having a team member with a depth of experience in both life and construction was very welcome. His disposition of calmness was appreciated in the office and inside our applicants’ homes. Ramiro was the first face each homeowner would see, recognize, and trust to deliver their projects. He would help them through the process of plan selections and capture site specific scopes of work that needed to be completed. The amount of windshield time across Louisiana, Texas, and North Carolina this man put in for our company is astounding. We wish him well in retirement!”

Ramiro plans on tackling his never-ending Honey-Do list, and his advice to all is “don’t sweat the small stuff”.

From everyone at One LEMOINE, thank you for everything, Ramiro!  We wish you well!

LEMOINE congratulates Estimating Admin., Belinda R., on her recent retirement and celebrates her contributions to both the organization and construction industry.

Belinda has been a valued member of the LEMOINE family since early 2006. She has left her mark in Reception, Accounting, and finally Estimating. Belinda is thankful for the opportunity to explore her skills in various departments and grow so much with each one. She shares, “The time spent with the people in the estimating department, as well as everyone in the office, has been like watching my own children grow up. I am proud of them all for their accomplishments”.

When asked, “What core value do you feel Belinda most represents?” J.D. King, Regional Director of Preconstruction said, “Relationships. Mrs. Belinda was always willing to help and do it with a smile. She never made you feel like you were a burden and would get more upset when you wouldn’t ask for help! She always represented LEMOINE well in the trade partner community and will be greatly missed!”

Belinda’s favorite memory with LEMOINE is bid days. She explains that while they were a lot of work, she loved seeing everyone work together and celebrate at the end of a winning bid or recognizing our efforts as a team when we were unsuccessful.

Belinda would like to give special thanks to Van Champagne, “He has given me so much support over the years and I will never forget that”. Belinda also recognizes Don Broussard as impacting her career by teaching her about being detailed and caring about the quality of work a person does. In difficult situations, she often thinks of how he would best handle it.

Belinda’s biggest piece of advice is to be a team player. “There should not be any job that you don’t do just because ‘it’s not my job’. Enjoy every day and spread happiness to those around you”.

From everyone at ONE LEMOINE, thank you for everything, Belinda!  We wish you well!

LEMOINE is pleased to announce that Rudy Comeaux has been appointed to President of Infrastructure with continued support to our Civil, Concrete and Municipal sectors. Previously serving in the role of President of Infrastructure, Seth Lemoine is transitioning to Chief Operating Officer (COO). These exciting transitions within our organization come in preparation of the bittersweet retirement of Chief Administrative Officer, Van Champagne, after 25 years of influencing and growing LEMOINE.

Rudy embodies the values and culture that are central to our organization. During Rudy’s 14 years of service at LEMOINE, he has worn many hats which has strengthened his ability to problem solve and innovate across our organization. Rudy joined the LEMOINE organization in January 2008 as an Operations Intern in our Baton Rouge Office. Following his graduation from the LSU Construction Management program in May 2008, he became a full time Office Engineer. Rudy progressed in the Project Management career path through January 2015, at which time he transitioned into our Human Resources Department as Vice President of Organizational Development & People through 2019. Rudy then transitioned to our Infrastructure Group, where he will now continue to lead and refine the growth strategy for that team as President of Infrastructure.

Born and raised in Plaquemine, Louisiana, Rudy has been married to his beautiful bride, Francisa for 15 years this December. They are the proud parents of three children: Annelies (5), Eloise (4), and Baby Rudy (1) and are proud to raise them in Louisiana as well.

Rudy is also an active member of his community, serving on the Board of Directors for Alliance Safety Council and LSU’s Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) where he is serving as the Membership & Fundraising Committee Chair. He is a dedicated supporter of the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Boys & Girls Club of Metro Louisiana, City Year Baton Rouge, and St. John the Evangelist Church.

Congratulations to Rudy on his new role with LEMOINE! We look forward to your continued success with our organization as you persist in growing the company, being a flag bearer of LEMOINE’s Core Values, and fulfilling our mission.

LEMOINE is pleased to announce the transition of Seth Lemoine to Chief Operating Officer (COO) with primary support to Vertical, Infrastructure, Program Services, and Disaster Services groups. This exciting transition comes in preparation of the bittersweet retirement of Chief Administrative Officer, Van Champagne, after 25 years of influencing and growing LEMOINE.

Over the course of his 20 years at LEMOINE, Seth has consistently demonstrated that he is an empowering leader for our employees. He is dedicated to advancing organizational performance by leveraging industry leading technology and is committed to employee growth through company-sponsored leadership and training programs.  A skilled team player who has established strong relationships across our industry, Seth is a firm believer of relationship-driven partnerships.  He has worked in many capacities throughout his tenure at LEMOINE, including estimating, project management, and field operations. Most recently, he served as President of LEMOINE Infrastructure, strategically leading the refinement and growth of that service group.

His leadership and involvement in preconstruction and project execution spans a diverse range of project types including building construction, heavy civil, infrastructure, pipeline, water and waste water projects.

Seth obtained his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management in 2002 from Louisiana State University. He is a former United States Army helicopter pilot, having served 13 years in the Louisiana Army National Guard, and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractor’s (ABC) Pelican Chapter as the Executive Vice Chair of Membership Growth.

Born and raised in Louisiana, Seth has been married to his bride Sarah for 18 years. They have six children and are proud to raise them in Louisiana as well. His hobbies include hunting, flying his small airplane, and spending time with family.

Congratulations to Seth on his new role with LEMOINE! We look forward to your continued success with our organization as you persist in growing the company, being a flag bearer of LEMOINE’s Core Values, and fulfilling our mission.