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History
     
1928 - Reed & Reed founded
The company is established as a partnership of Captain Josiah W. Reed and his son, Carlton Day Reed, who begin with a capital investment of $2,000.
1930 - Reed & Reed bridge construction begins
 
Bridge projects become the company’s chief operational focus, and remain so into the mid 1970’s
1953 - Carlton Day “Bud” Reed becomes a partner
 
1968 - Partnership of Carlton Day Reed, Bud Reed, and Ed Hunter established
This leadership team steers Reed & Reed into the early-1980’s.
     
1982 - Reed & Reed is incorporated
 
1985 - Jackson Parker elected President and CEO
 
 
1992 - RR Caribbean, Inc., established in St. Thomas
 
1992 - Thomas Reed elected Treasurer
 
1994 - Callahan Brothers, Inc. acquired
Callahan, a forty year-old bridge and utility contractor, had achieved a proud record of accomplishments. Its acquisition brought new skills and complementary resources to Reed & Reed.
1996 - Award-winning QC/QA program established
 
 
1998 - Callahan Brothers, LLC Union Shop established
 
2003 - RR Caribbean expands
RR Caribbean, Inc. acquires assets of O’Brien Construction Company, St. Thomas, USVI
2003 - Reed & Reed / Cianbro joint venture
Maine’s first cable stayed bridge. $70 million contract was awarded to replace 2200 foot bridge over Penobscot river in Prospect-Verona, Maine
2003 - Reed & Reed celebrates its 75th anniversary
 
2006 - Reed & Reed completes New England's First  commercial scale wind farm
 
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Reed & Reed Erects 100th Wind Turbine - 6/22/2010
Our crews focus on safety, quality and performance and it really shows in how we have become an industry leader in wind power.”
 
Wallagrass Bridge Project - 6/22/2010
Reed and Reed was the low bidder for the construction of a new bridge over Wallagrass Stream on the heavily used Route 11 north of Eagle Lake.
 
South Thomaston Bridge Project - 6/22/2010
Reed & Reed Inc. is nearing completion of the $2 M bridge replacement project in South Thomaston, Maine.
 
Berkshire Wind Power Project - 6/22/2010

Reed & Reed is responsible for the civil, foundation and electrical designs, Quality Control, Safety Management and all phases of construction.

 
Veterans Memorial Bridge - 6/22/2010

Reed is applying for SHARP status on the Veterans Memorial Bridge project. SHARP is a federal Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program for recognizing achievements by employers in workplace safety and health. It is the highest honor given by OSHA.

 
Norridgewock Bridge Project - 6/22/2010

When completed the Norridgewock Bridge will be one of two modern concrete tied arch bridges in the United States. (The Depot Street Bridge in the State of Oregon is the other.)

 

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