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Heavy highway construction company , IEW Construction Group ( IEW ), has played an interesting and dynamic role in New Jersey , the state in which it is based , throughout its long history . It has gained a positive reputation in the region for its commitment to customer satisfaction , being a first responder , and for its dedication to the men and women who work for the organization .
Originally established as an ornamental iron work company by Vaughan S . Grundy in 1925 , it played a key role in the construction of many of New Jersey ’ s landmarks . During its first 15 years , it worked on iconic projects like the New Jersey War Memorial , the State House Annex and State Museum , as well as the Rockefeller Institute in Princeton .
Dedicated to supporting the country ’ s war efforts , IEW converted a General Motors plant to accommodate the production of military aircraft during World War II . Upon conflict resolution in 1945 , it reverted the facility back to peacetime production , which helped to prepare for the challenges of the next generation .
Under new leadership , the family-owned company entered its second generation led by Vaughan S . Grundy Jr . and continued to focus on major steel fabrication and construction in New Jersey . In subsequent years , it branched out to complete various projects for the nuclear power industry in Louisiana , Nebraska , and overseas in Taiwan .
Through the generations
Today , the company is led by third generation owner Vaughan S . Grundy III , who has continued to grow the business by expanding into new sectors , including heavy highway , bridge , concrete , marine construction , sitework , emergency response , maintenance , and steel fabrication works .
“ Over the years , the Grundy family have created a premiere construction company in the state of New Jersey with a culture that places the safety and wellbeing of its employees at the forefront of every operation ,” opens Joe Accurso , Vice President at IEW . “ Being a stable enterprise and maintaining a high level of professionalism is key to our culture which fosters pride in our
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