Ongoing changes in industrial markets — from shifting regulations to technology updates and site-specific operational demands — require adaptability and a relentless focus on productivity.
The Brock Group has continually demonstrated its ability to adapt for more than 75 years, evolving from an industrial painting contractor in 1947 to a leading site-based service provider supporting industrial and commercial customers across the U.S. and Canada.
Building a more productive labor force for today’s industrial challenges
Historical tank painting
Recently, Brock, under the guidance of its new CEO, Frank Bardonaro Jr., began an initiative to deliver a more efficient and productive labor force for a variety of customers with varying needs. Dubbed ONE BROCK, this initiative aligns its extensive portfolio of soft-craft services — including scaffolding, insulation, painting and coating, abatement, blasting, fireproofing, rope access, refractory, metal fabrication and composite wrap — with its safety and general mechanical services and facility maintenance support. This allows Brock to bring greater resources to its customers more efficiently so that they can ramp up quickly with skilled labor as demand warrants it.
As part of the ONE BROCK initiative, the company has managed to expand geographically, introduce new productivity improvement technologies, improve fleet utilization rates and safety performance, and implement key personnel additions.
Bardonaro said, "Working together as ONE BROCK, our entire team has delivered on our commitment to doing things the right way, all the time. This includes an unwavering dedication to safety, to improving productivity, delivering best-in-class services and building teams that are the best amongst their peers."
Productivity matters
Managing a successful project is challenging in today’s business environment, where every dollar matters and every hour of downtime carries significant cost and risk. Companies require a strategic partner with experience, versatility and resources to keep their business moving forward — one that improves performance, anticipates challenges, executes safely and delivers scalable, efficient solutions in a timely manner.
Brock’s solutions-based approach begins with a systematic customer alignment through analysis of performance goals, challenges, schedules and financial implications. Its focus is on delivering solutions that respond directly to customer needs and success metrics. Project planning and risk mitigation strategies aim to minimize disruptions and maximize uptime.
Technology helps maximize performance and productivity. Brock utilizes a suite of advanced digital tools that enhance visibility, control and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. Its FieldFORCE™ project management system provides real-time oversight of project KPIs and compliance, enabling proactive decision-making and alignment with client goals. Brock technicians use 3D scaffold modeling to create accurate digital representations, which reduce planning errors and modifications during the project, increase production and enhance safety. Additionally, Brock’s Scaffold Management System provides data on scaffold inventory status, utilization and hour/cost estimates/tracking to allow facilities to reduce expenses and more efficiently respond to scaffolding needs.
Chris Dorsey, VP of information technology with Brock said, "Brock’s culture of ongoing improvement and its focus on innovation is what drives us to continuously make better solutions and develop forward-thinking leaders that enable us to be a better partner."
Labor solutions when and where you need them
Brock has an active workforce of more than 15,000 with more than 25 million hours worked annually and additional access to a network of over 50,000 tradespeople when needed. Its on-site leadership has an average tenure of over 12 years. The company integrates training, apprenticeships, mentorship, teamwork and experienced leadership to meet the demands of projects of any size or complexity requiring skilled labor. And with locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, Brock is strategically positioned to get resources to customers quickly and efficiently.
So, when companies have a deadline to meet, are facing downtime, need to ramp up quickly or just need peace of mind that their job will be done right, Brock is ready and able to solve their resource needs. A prime example of this is a recent project with one of North America’s largest LNG projects. The customer found itself unable to meet the schedule demands with their existing contractors. Brock was able to scale the workforce in short order, providing 1,500 workers onsite to help get the project back on schedule.
Building a more productive labor force for today’s industrial challenges
Hoover Dam
In providing a single resource for fully integrated soft craft and general mechanical services, Brock also helps simplify site management. Customers benefit from bundled, cost-effective solutions that reduce vendor complexity, accelerate project timelines and ensure seamless and consistent execution from start to finish. Whether supporting refinery turnarounds, energy facility expansions or routine maintenance, single projects to multiyear capital programs, Brock delivers solutions to meet the specific scope and complexity of each job.
Building a more productive labor force for today’s industrial challenges
The industry’s benchmark for keeping worksites safe
Safety is a fundamental focus of any industrial or commercial project. At Brock, it is woven into its culture and operations. The Brock Bsafe culture, recognized as an industry benchmark for over a decade, has resulted in consistently achieving one of the lowest TRIR ratings in the sector. By exceeding both OSHA and Canadian Centre for Operational Health & Safety standards, Brock ensures the protection of its workforce and customers, delivering peace of mind alongside operational performance. It has also won numerous safety awards throughout the years, most recently Best in Class — Soft Craft, Large Division and an Outstanding Recognition Award at the 38th Annual Industry Business Roundtable and the Health and Safety Council Safety Excellence Awards.
Drew Ashcraft, VP of HSEQ with Brock said, "Our efforts in building safety into our culture to achieve a zero-harm workplace have shown amazing results over the past decade; reducing recordable injuries by over 80% and first aid injuries by over 62%."
The Brock Advantage – Crafting a more productive future
What sets Brock apart is its unique combination of experience, reliability, scalability and innovation. From turnarounds to capital construction, it provides scalable, site-based service models tailored to customer goals. With unparalleled North American reach and local responsiveness, Brock delivers the structure, systems and people needed to get the job done right.
Brock continues to invest in its people, technology and customer partnerships to drive long-term success. As industries evolve and operational demands increase, Brock works closely with customers to navigate challenges and develop and execute highly productive, efficient plans to meet those challenges, deliver measurable results and prepare for future opportunities.
For more information, visit brockgroup.com or call (833) GO-BROCK.
