I hope everyone had a great summer! Fall is officially here—fire pits are lit, sweatshirts are out, and Eagles football is back (Go Birds!). As we head into Q4 and the holiday season, I want to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and where we’re heading.
JGM Wins Two Industry Awards
We’re excited to announce that JGM has won two major industry awards:
- ABC Eastern Pennsylvania – Excellence Award (First Place)
- ENR MidAtlantic – 2025 Regional Best Projects, Specialty Construction
These awards were for our E-Commerce Warehouse Bar Joist Reinforcement Project, and they’re a big deal. Not just because of the recognition, but because they are a direct reflection of our team living JGM’s core values—Uncompromising Safety & Quality, We Plan. We Adapt. We Succeed., Whatever It Takes, and Create Value Through Better Solutions.
From planning through execution, this project demanded every ounce of discipline, teamwork, and creativity we have. Everyone at JGM should be incredibly proud.
Exploring AI at JGM
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our industry, and we’re actively exploring how we can apply it to improve the way we work. While we haven’t deployed any AI systems yet, we see tremendous potential to enhance:
- Estimating – exploring faster takeoffs and more accurate bid generation
- Finance & Operations – analyzing project data across departments to support quicker, better decision-making
- Safety & Quality – evaluating tools that improve inspections and hazard identification
- Marketing – looking at ways to streamline outreach, content creation, and analytics
- HR – finding opportunities to improve recruiting, onboarding, and internal communications
AI won’t replace our people—it will amplify our ability to lead the industry in safety, speed, and execution.
Major Project Wins & Equipment Investment
We’ve secured several exciting new projects this quarter:
- Nucor Tuscaloosa Roll Mill Shop Expansion
- Midtown Manhattan Bus Terminal Helix Ramp, with Banker Steel
- Erection of Two AWS Data Centers, with SC Steel
To support the Helix Ramp job, we’ve invested in a brand-new Ogden Twin-Wire Automatic Sub-Arc Gantry. This machine will help us fabricate girders faster and with greater precision—just another example of how we continue to invest in the future.
Thank You: To our entire JGM family—teammates, customers, vendors, and partners—thank you. Let’s finish the year strong.
We Plan. We Adapt. We Succeed. Let’s keep building.
Cheers,
Joe Messner, Jr.
Founder & CEO, JGM Fabricators & Constructors, LLC.