Stoic practice begins with perception. You can label the wall unfair, or you can study its seams. Name what is within your control and what is not. Then rewrite the story. The obstacle is not an interruption to progress. It is the raw material that molds discipline and clarity in every demanding season.

Next comes action. Break the challenge into small, repeatable moves. File the request. Call the customer. Draft the plan. You do not need drama. You need momentum. Excellence is a series of modest steps performed with consistency and courage. Opportunities often lie hidden behind work that others are unwilling to tackle. Start and keep moving.

Finally comes will. Some storms cannot be changed, only endured with grace. Prepare your mind at dawn, record lessons at dusk. Build a fellowship that shares standards and steadies hands. With patient resilience, the same stones that bruise your feet become steps. The path is made by walking it. Keep going until progress appears.

Frame adversity as material, act in small steps, cultivate will daily, and document learning together consistently.

Since 1946, the story of C.W. Matthews has evolved in tandem with Georgia’s growth. Returning from World War II, Mr. C.W. launched Marietta Construction Company with two partners and four employees, focusing on grading ponds and rural roads. In the 1950s, he bought out his partners, entered the plant mix manufacturing business, and expanded his operations to include building roads up Kennesaw Mountain and drive-in theaters across the Southeast as federal contracts became available.

The 1960s saw rapid expansion as Bob Matthews returned from Vietnam and assumed the presidency. Crews built small runways across the Southeast, performed defense work in Florida, and delivered McCollum Airfield. Acquisitions in the 1970s transformed the firm into a heavy contractor, with notable projects including work at Atlanta Airport, the Flint River Tunnel, the Williams Street project, and interstate links that connected Cobb County to a corridor spanning from Canada to Florida.

Momentum continued through decades. The company acquired Bellwood Quarry and contributed to the MARTA rail system, prepared for the Olympic years by installing HOV lanes, and replaced a runway at Hartsfield-Jackson in just thirty-three days. An acquisition in the 2000s doubled the size, resulting in the development of Atlantic Station and SR 316. Recent years have included the I-85 bridge rebuild, expansion to Macon and Savannah, and the construction of a concrete paving platform through acquisition. Across eras, the mission stays constant, building the infrastructure that gets Georgia home.

Backhoes rolled into Brookhaven as New York launched the latest phase this week of Route 347’s rewrite, a forty-four point seven million dollar reconstruction that began months early. The one-mile segment between Hallock Road and Nicolls Road adds a consistent third travel lane and extends the Parks to Port Greenway beside the eastbound lanes, signaling a planned shift from bypass to boulevard on Long Island’s spine.

Crews will install a raised stone median planted with native species, upgrade traffic lights with countdown timers, and set a new forty-five mph limit to calm crashes. Bus stops transition into recessed pull-off bays with shelters powered by solar energy, clearing the through lanes for peak commuting hours.

The contract supports 580 jobs, with overall major work expected to be completed by 2027. This is Phase 7 of a 12-mile corridor carrying approximately 60,000 vehicles daily, and it precedes the construction of a Route 347 bridge over Nicolls Road, scheduled to begin in 2028.

Michigan’s plan to adopt the 2021 residential and energy codes was put on hold this week as the August 29 target date arrived. A July court order in cases brought by home building groups bars the state agency from taking steps to implement the updates while litigation proceeds. Signed by Judge James Robert Redford, the stay keeps inspectors adhering to the prior rules and leaves projects prepared for new standards in limbo.

On job sites, purchasing managers are holding dual estimates, training crews for either path, and asking appraisers to confirm valuation under current specifications. Suppliers say the uncertainty pushes risk into quotes and nudges schedules toward more minor releases. Energy advocates promise lower bills over time, while builders warn that upfront costs could sideline entry buyers.

The state notice summarizing the stay directs officials to take no further implementation steps until the cases are resolved. With deadlines suspended, teams should document plan sets and seek clarifications before ordering long lead materials.

Introduction
Good morning, Team! Today’s toolbox talk covers mast climber work platforms. These rigs efficiently move crews and materials up façades. Errors at height can be unforgiving.

Why It Matters
Tip/tilt from a bad setup, overloads, entrapment against the façade, or power loss can cause serious injuries, falls, or collapse.

Strategies for MCWP Safety

Discussion Questions

Conclusion
A level base, verified ties, disciplined inspections, and load control make mast climbers safe and productive.

Tie it, level it, load it right, then ride.

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