OUR MISSION Barriere Construction safely provides quality asphalt and concrete paving, industrial, heavy civil construction services and materials to our customers in a rewarding work environment. CELEBRATING 70 YEARS 1949 Gaines Wilson takes over R.B. Tyler Company in Louisville, KY. 1950s Working with his father, George H. Wilson Sr. forms Wilson Contracting and expands operations to New Orleans. 1960s George H. Wilson Sr. Leads Barriere as it helps develop Southeast Louisiana’s roads and highways. Gaines Wilson passes away. CORE PURPOSE Barriere safely constructs quality roads and infrastructure necessary to develop and maintain thriving communities. SAFETY FIRST We put the safety of our employees and the public first. FAMILY VALUES We are an ethical, family-values and operated company, which strives to enhance opportunities for the next generation of owners and employees. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION We ensure customer satisfaction by working to exceed their safety and quality expectations. TRUST & RESPECT We create and maintain professional business relationships with our stakeholders that are built on trust and mutual respect. FAIRNESS & EQUALITY We treat all employees fairly and maintain a compensation and benefits system which rewards performance. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT We create an environment of continuous improvement on the jobsite. At the crew level, work is focused on and supported by management. HIGH STANDARDS We take pride in the operation and maintenance of our plants, equipment, offices, and facilities by holding ourselves to the highest possible standards. HEALTH & WELLNESS We encourage and support individual employee growth and well-being through training, development programs, career paths, and health programs. GREEN COMPANY We instill in our employees respect for the environment by being good corporate citizens and a model green construction company. WE ARE A FAMILY COMPANY Today, Betty Wilson still plays an important role as family matriarch, and Barriere is managed by her sons George Jr., who serves as Chairman of the Board; Peter, President and Chief Executive Officer; and Bert, President of Asphalt and Materials Operations. Under their reigns, the company has grown to approximately 500 employees servicing the Gulf South. Meet all of our Executive Management Team and Board of Directors. PAVING THE WAY FORWARD Learn how seven decades of caring for our employees, our customers, and our communities has made us a leader in the construction industry in the Gulf South. DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE JOIN THE BARRIERE TEAM Ready to make a difference improving the infrastructure in our communities? JOIN OUR CREW About CRH CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.79,000 people at c.3,100 operating locations in 30 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America, a leading heavyside materials business in Europe and has positions in both Asia and South America. CRH manufactures and supplies a range of integrated building materials, products and innovative solutions which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential structures. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH’s American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Stay informed about company news and construction industry trends and insights. SUBSCRIBE QUICK LINKS Home News Services Projects Careers COMPANY RESOURCES Employee Portal Photos & Video Galleries CONTACT US 504.581.PAVE (7283) 800.234.5376 Barriere_Info@barriere.com AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES ONLY (504) 569-3199 Copyright © 2021 Barriere Construction Privacy Policy | Terms of Service