EMJ published more than 80 stories on EMJCorp.com in 2017. In celebration of the new year, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most-read blogs of the year. Check out these popular stories, and visit our What’s New page for more news.
1. Great construction superintendent
While this blog was published in late 2016, it continues to be discovered and read online. Pulling in more than 1,100 readers in 2017 through Google searches alone, this blog remains a fixture among EMJ’s most-read blogs.
https://www.emjcorp.com/news/great-construction-superintendent/
2. Branch Technology & a 3D-printed house
Published just a few weeks ago, this popular story already ranks number two in readership. As construction of this groundbreaking project gets underway in 2018, this is sure to remain a hot topic.
https://www.emjcorp.com/news/emj-branch-technology-to-build-the-worlds-first-3d-printed-house/
3. EMJ ranks #69 among Top Contractors
Engineering News-Record ranked EMJ #69 among its Top 400 Contractors in 2017, and the news traveled fast across social media and our website.
https://www.emjcorp.com/news/emj-ranks-69-enrs-list-top-400-contractors/
4. Outstanding employee performance
Our blog recognizing the top performing EMJ employees of 2016 has been read far and wide by proud families, friends, colleagues and many more.
https://www.emjcorp.com/employee-news/jolley-outstanding-performance/
5. Market City Center opens
The opening of Market City Center, a 10-story, mixed-use development in downtown Chattanooga, Tenn., garnered a lot of interest on our website. The project was the tallest building to be built in Chattanooga in several years, and the efficient and well executed project was a big story in the scenic city.
https://www.emjcorp.com/news/market-city-center-opens-chattanooga/
6. Burt Odom on servant leadership
Tying in to our company purpose, to be people serving people, EMJ CEO and President Burt Odom discussed leadership with CityScope Magazine, expressing what he believes it takes to be a great leader and how a company develops leaders.
https://www.emjcorp.com/news/burt-odom-great-servant-leaders/
7. Ruby Falls expansion
EMJ began work on an expansion of Ruby Falls, a popular tourist attraction in Chattanooga in Spring of 2017. Since then the team has been slowly excavating rock from the side of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., to make way for the additional facilities. It’s no surprise this blog has been well read, considering the uniqueness of this project.
https://www.emjcorp.com/news/emj-begin-construction-ruby-falls-expansion/
8. What to look for in a construction job
EMJ’s recruiting team worked with our writers to develop this fun blog, outlining what those seeking a job in the construction field should look for in their next employer.
https://www.emjcorp.com/news/six-things-construction-job/
9. The debut of EMJ Special Projects
Accent Construction was rebranded as EMJ Special Projects in late Spring of 2017. This news traveled fast and received a lot of attention online and on social media.
https://www.emjcorp.com/news/emj-introduces-special-projects/
10. Guiding construction technology
Jonathan Deming, EMJ Director of Construction Technology and BIM, was featured on the blog in May. Emerging technologies in the construction industry and how they are applied on the job were a hot topic throughout the industry in 2017 and will continue to be in 2018 as more construction companies adopt these innovative tools.
https://www.emjcorp.com/employee-news/deming-guides-teams-with-technology
We hope you enjoyed our look back at 2017. These top 10 blogs are only a glimpse of the content published this past year. Click on What’s New at the top of the page to view more.
