Business View Magazine | October 2020

168 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 PREFERRED VENDORS n Baker’s Construction Services Inc. www.bakersconstructionservice.com In operation for more than 30 years, Baker’s Construction Services, Inc. is a multi-faceted company that provides a variety of services, which include site preparation, as well as drilling and blasting, and all phases of heavy highway construction. Baker’s Construction Services, Inc., which is currently handling site preparation for the Virginia Highlands Airport runway in Washington County, Va., is managed by a team of Civil Engineers backed by years of experience in the field. In fact, you are more likely to find them at project sites than behind closed doors in an office.  Driven by a commitment to excellence and a desire to maintain a sterling reputation, our highly skilled team members are the reason customers turn to Baker’s Construction Services for their most complex projects. Some of our projects include Bristol Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway, the Greene County Airport, The Pinnacle, the Boone Dam Seepage Mitigation Project, The Meadows Development, and the East Tennessee State University parking garage. The site preparation capabilities of Baker’s Construction Services, Inc. include precise grading and excavation, drilling and blasting by key licensed personnel, storm drainage, and the installation of water and sewer lines that meet or exceed demanding code regulations. BCS employs full-time in-house drilling and blasting teams who shoot nearly every day, while precise drilling and blasting are performed by key licensed personnel who abide by rigorous safety standards. Whether creating a retail parking lot, constructing bridges, developing the infrastructure for a subdivision, or building an entire section of interstate highway, BCS has a dedicated team of equipment and personnel prepared to meet the specific demands of heavy highway and road construction. When it comes to road construction, we literally move mountains to complete a project. With job superintendents on-site at all times, and skilled supervisors in the field, we complete projects faster and more economically. Our operators are cross-trained, providing the flexibility and efficiency that allows Baker’s to provide nearly any construction service required by the project, saving you time and money. Thanks to a company-wide program for continuous quality improvement, the people of BCS are continually raising the bar for performance and efficiency. Fully bonded and insured, Baker’s Construction Services, located in Tennessee, is a licensed contractor and is a pre-qualified DOT contractor. n The First Bank and Trust Company www.firstbank.com One of the top community banks in the United States. As a financial services firm with locations throughout Virginia and northeast Tennessee, we offer personal and business banking. Lending solutions are managed by mortgage, agricultural and commercial lending divisions. Comprehensive solutions are available through trust and brokerage service representatives. n Washington County Industrial Development Authority www.washingtoncountyva.com