Blog Posts
Building Resilient Structures: Preparing for Extreme Weather
On November 18, our team spent the morning volunteering at Project Host, a nonprofit in Greenville that addresses the immediate issue of hunger in our community. In addition to providing food, Project Host focuses on the root causes of food insecurity (poverty and underemployment) through its culinary school and student employment opportunities in its social enterprises.
Serving our Community: Project Host
On November 18, our team spent the morning volunteering at Project Host, a nonprofit in Greenville that addresses the immediate issue of hunger in our community. In addition to providing food, Project Host focuses on the root causes of food insecurity (poverty and underemployment) through its culinary school and student employment opportunities in its social enterprises.
From Engineering Plans to Construction Sites: How Dual Expertise Sets Us Apart
When Michael Raby started Raby Construction in 1996, he believed in a company that would cut through the noise and do what it takes to get the job done. Along the way, he discovered a crucial tactic to making that goal possible—doing the fundamental construction tasks in-house.
Five Ways Clients Benefit from Raby’s In-House Approach
When Michael Raby started Raby Construction in 1996, he believed in a company that would cut through the noise and do what it takes to get the job done. Along the way, he discovered a crucial tactic to making that goal possible—doing the fundamental construction tasks in-house.
Serving our Community with Meals on Wheels Greenville
On an early Monday morning, the Raby Construction team gathered at the Meals on Wheels Greenville headquarters to package over 1,300 meals for our homebound neighbors in need.
The experience was equal parts rewarding and sweaty, but we enjoyed rolling up our sleeves to volunteer together. Our team included our office and administrative team, a member of our concrete division, and two ladies from our marketing firm.
Building Local: Projects that Create Community
In 2009, the Swamp Rabbit Trail opened in Greenville County—the treasured trail system is now a network of more than 28 miles connecting schools, parks, and businesses in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
The Ultimate Glow Up: High Visibility Yellow Over 100 Years
There is a reason Safety is a key pillar at Raby—construction is naturally dangerous work, and every team member must be focused on the protection of one another. Wearing our high-visibility yellow safety gear is an important part of the Raby uniform, so we thought it would be interesting to explore its origins.
What Does it Take to Succeed in the Field of Construction?
After decades of success building multiple projects across the Upstate, we have identified core qualities we look for when hiring team members or offering training to our existing crews.
The Lifecycle of a Raby Construction Project
Navigating through the lifecycle of a construction project can be as complex as it is exciting. At Raby Construction, we’re proud to say we’ve honed this process across numerous projects from retail spaces to multi-family projects.
It’s All in the Details: Meet Diana Raby
A common complaint about construction companies is timing: projects are delayed or stalled for a myriad of reasons, including weather conditions, supply chain issues, or unforeseen design issues. The reason for this? Any significant construction project involves multiple parties: contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, suppliers, etc. So if one piece fails to deliver, it creates a domino effect.