In Tennessee, allergy season is no joke—and no one knows that better than the construction workers for Wright Brothers Construction. Conquering Allergies While Working Outdoors While some people are able to sneak into work unaffected by the pollen outside, those who work outdoors are right there in the middle of it. As a result, it’s vital to take preventive action to fight off allergy season. Face masks are a great way to help avoid breathing in large amounts of pollen while outside. Read on →

When you think of distracted driving, you probably think of texting, but our team at Wright Brothers Construction wants to talk to you about another form of distracted driving—driving drowsy. If Sleepy, Stay Off the Road According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “drowsy driving” accounts for more than 100,000 crashes each year, resulting in 1,550 deaths and 40,000 injuries. Let’s work to reduce this number in 2017 by staying alert while on the road. Read on →

Whenever we leave our driveway, we hope that we’re driving on smooth, clear roads. Unfortunately, what we sometimes find ourselves in is a traffic jam. Instead of letting it fuel the road rage within us, find out how you can make a traffic jam a more pleasurable occurrence. There Is Joy in Every Situation Coming across congestion on the road, you might instantly begin to feel anxiety, frustration or anger. Flip the tables on those emotions. Read on →

If only every day on the construction site could be like some of the days we’ve had these past few weeks. The temperature in the 60s/70s. The wind blowing at just the right speed. The sun shining down. Oh, those were the days we appreciate so much. However, the rain is coming. But that doesn’t mean a construction worker’s job is done. It just means that special precautions need to be taken to protect ourselves from potential injuries during storms. Read on →

The traveling of 2017 has only just begun. Whether through work or for personal enjoyment, traveling is a part of our daily lives. If air travel is in your future, read on. Follow the Etiquette Rules Let’s face it. When driving in a car, you usually know who you’re traveling with. However, when it comes to flying on an airplane, you may only know yourself. Therefore, it’s important to be on your best behavior to make the flight a smooth one for everyone. Read on →

Two brothers started this construction company more than 50 years ago. Without their love and respect for each other and the community, Wright Brothers Construction wouldn’t be where it is today—an organization with more than 350 employees who work hard with integrity, urgency and selflessness. At Wright Brothers, we understand the importance of family and the role a family plays in our daily lives—both personal and professional. It Can’t Be All Work and No Play Much like there’s no excuse not to exercise, there’s no reason why there can’t be time for family each and every day. Read on →

As the year comes to an end, it’s important to take a step back to see all that you’ve achieved this year, as well as what you can improve on in the new year. Now’s also a great time to start writing down a list of goals for 2017. Be a Goal-setter! While it’s good to feel settled in your role, you should never feel as though you cannot grow in your career. Read on →

The holidays are meant to bring cheer all around. However, between work, children, holiday gatherings, visiting family, etc., the holiday season can become overwhelming quickly. As a result, you may begin to feel more holiday anxiety and stress than joy and happiness. Beat those holiday blues with these tips. Don’t Worry, Be Happy When attending your first holiday get-together of the season, take a look around at the food before filling your plate. Read on →

Who doesn’t enjoy a long, holiday weekend spending time with family and friends while feasting your eyes on an amazing Thanksgiving dinner that holds some of your family members’ greatest recipes? But the key in getting to enjoy all of this? Tackling the holiday traffic—safely! Get to Your Thanksgiving Meal Safely! Let’s face it. The Thanksgiving holiday isn’t known for keeping the roads free from traffic jams. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Read on →

Change isn’t easy. It’s scary. If it was easy, everyone would make changes in their life more frequently. But, as the saying goes, nothing worth having ever came easy. So, why not face your fear and make the change you’ve been desiring, like joining the WRIGHT team? Make the Right Decision One thing that can help make change less scary is doing your research to ensure you’re making the best decision for you and your family. Read on →