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MTC students at RBI

MTC Visit to RBI

November 1, 2023
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Last month we had the pleasure of hosting students and instructors from Massanutten Technical Center as they toured our facility! Participants from the electrical, HVAC, welding, and architecture and design programs visited to tour both our plumbing and sheet metal shops, hear about career opportunities, and learn about the technology we use on the job.

RBI staff at William Monroe High School career fair with young students.

William Monroe Career Day

November 1, 2023
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We had a great time at the recent Career Day event hosted at William Monroe High School! The event welcomed students of all grade levels from Greene County, where they got to learn about different careers, interact with company vehicles, and even dress up as what they want to be when they grow up.

RBI employees at the UVA McIntire Top Out Ceremony

UVA McIntire Top Out Ceremony

October 12, 2023
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It was a beautiful sunny day as our team participated in the topping out ceremony at the UVA McIntire project site! We’re incredibly honored to be a part of this project and proud of our team for all the work they’ve accomplished so far.

Employees installing an HVAC unit on the roof of RBI's new expansion building.

September 2023 Expansion Update

September 30, 2023
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Our new office and training room addition is quickly taking shape. MEP rough-ins are almost complete with RTUs sitting on the roof. Drywall, exterior EIFS, and interior finishes are starting, so our highly anticipated move-in is fast approaching. We can’t wait to see the finished facility and start utilizing it with our employees.

Employee Spotlight: Sam Brown

Employee Spotlight – Sam Brown

September 22, 2023
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Today we want to spotlight one of our Service Field Supervisors, Sam Brown! Sam started with us back in 2006 as an HVAC Technician’s Helper and has been invaluable to our team ever since. He was first drawn to the HVAC trade after speaking with an instructor at a career day event and enjoys the problem-solving aspect of the job. His favorite part is getting to work on different projects and pushing himself to learn new things with each task.

RBI at the Worlds of Work Event.

September 2023 Worlds of Work

September 14, 2023
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Over three thousand students attended this year’s Worlds of Work event at Shenandoah University and we were so excited to participate in the event! Worlds of Work allows middle school-aged students to visit and interact with local businesses and public services to explore available career paths. The expo is designed to be a fun and interactive way for them to gather information about skills and education required for careers in industries they may wish to pursue. This event in particular saw students attend from Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, and Warren counties, as well as the City of Winchester.

2023 September Safety Breakfast & Learn

September 7, 2023
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Fall protection was the highlight of our training earlier this month as we hosted another Safety Breakfast and Learn event in Mt. Crawford. Thank you to all the RBI employees who came out and participated. We are proud to continue hosting these events to help reinforce safe work habits.

Exterior of RBI's training room and office addition in construction.

August 2023 Expansion Update

August 31, 2023
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Our new training room and office addition continue to take shape! Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical rough-ins have started as well as exterior sheathing and roofing. The building will soon be dried in before starting on interior finishes. Just a few more months before we hope to open the space to our employees!

Metal framing of the future RBI expansion

2023 July Expansion Update

July 29, 2023
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Construction on the new RBI training room is moving along smoothly! The walls are now up and the space is finally taking shape. We’re excited to be creating a space for our employees to engage and learn as we continue to encourage professional growth.

RBI Employee spotlight on Jesse Lawrence

Employee Spotlight – Jesse Lawrence

July 21, 2023
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Our BIM and fabrication groups are essential to our field success, which is why we are excited to announce Jesse Lawrence has assumed a new role as our BIM and Fabrication Operations Manager! This new role allows for better integration of BIM and fabrication to better support field operations, and will better unite our efforts,…