PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted Advance RI’s first Latino Small Business Roundtable. Advance RI releases a monthly episode, broadcasted on PEG RI-TV, that focuses on the latest initiatives taking place at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. During this one-hour session, Lt. Governor McKee sat down... READ MORE
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Jhonny Leyva, president of Heroica Construction, was recently awarded the prestigious George T. Downing Business Leadership Award at the Rhode Island Black Business Association’s (RIBBA) 6th Annual Awards Gala on October 6th. “We received dozens of nominations this year. These individuals and companies are considered the best in their league and are worthy… READ MORE
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Jhonny Leyva, president of Heroica Construction, was recently selected to serve as a member of the newly founded Rhode Island School Building Task Force. The 18-member team, lead by General Treasurer Seth Magaziner and Education Commissioner Ken Wagner, has been initiated following the release of the 2017 “State of Rhode Island Schoolhouses”… READ MORE
When looking to hire a general contractor, be on the lookout for teams with a strong construction management style. There are currently 7.8 million production workers throughout the U.S. construction industry. A manager in charge of any number of these people needs to handle their authoritative position as thoroughly as possible by covering all the essentials…. READ MORE
Are you starting a new multi family residential construction project? Be prepared to do plenty of planning. Without proper planning, you can expect to come out over budget and underwhelmed. Your planning process may require several revisions, but it is important to see the whole picture before the ground is broken. Here are a few things to… READ MORE
Whether you’re dealing with construction in a multi-family complex, hotel, commercial building, or industrial building, it’s important to work with experienced and professional general contractors. Rather than attempting to do these major construction jobs yourself, which can lead to serious problems, hire a general contractor that will provide you with the highest quality work. Before… READ MORE
A Community Development Corporation (CDC) operates like other development entities, but with some key differences. Because CDCs depend on grants and government programs for funding, there is very little wiggle room with budget and time constraints. CDC project managers need to deliver results on time and on budget. However, anyone with construction experience knows the possibility… READ MORE
Despite what some may think, working in construction is a relatively safe job. As long as workers follow routine construction safety tips and practices and have a defined a general contractors safety program, the work environment will be without hazards. As a whole, there are 7.8 million production workers in the United States construction industry,… READ MORE
Did you know that low-income households spend up to three times as much income on energy costs compared to average households in the same metropolitan area? According to a study conducted by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and Energy Efficiency For All (EEFA), low-income households could alleviate up to 35% of this cost if… READ MORE
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Heroica Construction President Jhonny Leyva was invited to speak alongside Governor Gina Raimondo as she announced two new executive orders directed to support the state’s minority-owned business community. “If you become certified, it doesn’t mean you don’t have to work hard, do the paperwork, or perform. When you have your MBE certification… READ MORE