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  • New promotions on our Construction Services team

    We’re proud to share our team’s recent promotions. Congratulations to the following team members! Travis Ambrose is now a Construction Services Technician – Grade I at our Riverside, Rhode Island location. Travis joined S.W. Cole in August 2025 as an entry level Construction Services Technician. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rhode…

  • Culture Champion: Ryan LaBonte

    We are proud to announce this quarter’s Culture Champion: Ryan LaBonte, a Construction Inspector at our Somersworth, New Hampshire location. This recognition celebrates individuals who exemplify our CORE VALUES (commitment, integrity, quality and leadership) and actively foster a collaborative team environment.  Ryan is a highly valued member of the Somersworth Construction Materials Testing team, capable…

  • Recent team member promotions

    Tyler Demers, P.E. has been promoted to Senior Geotechnical Engineer at our Somersworth, New Hampshire location. He started at S.W. Cole in 2011 as a laboratory and field technician during the summers while getting his degree at the University of Maine in Civil Engineering. Following completion of his master’s degree at the University of New…

  • Inside the S.W. Cole Intern Experience

    S.W. Cole’s intern program, officially launched in 2021, was designed to provide students with a meaningful, hands-on experience that bridges classroom learning with real world applications and experiences. Our interns gain valuable exposure to industry practices, receive safety and technical training, and earn industry certifications. Our program offers opportunities to connect with experienced professionals, executives,…

  • Employee Highlight: Ryan LaBonte

    Position: Construction Inspector  Years at S.W. Cole: 16  Ryan LaBonte began at S.W. Cole as a Construction Services Technician and has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional growth and earning professional certifications. His willingness to learn and take on new challenges has earned him multiple promotions, and he now serves as a Construction Inspector. In…

  • Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program Class of ’25 Graduates 

    The 2024-2025 class of the Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program has officially graduated! This was the biggest class so far. This years participants were: Johnathan Anderson (Construction Services Manager, Gray, Maine), Dylan Cray (Construction Services Technician – Grade I, Bangor, Maine), Sean Hlywa (Staff Geotechnical Engineer, Somersworth, New Hampshire), Dylan Knowles (Drilling Services Coordinator,…