Kent Underlayments

Big changes are happening in Charlotte! Our crew is making serious progress on the OMB Office Renovation—a 14,000+ SF project with BenCo Construction. This one called for some creative problem-solving. Since it’s a renovation, we brought in Maxxon Corporation solutions for a turnkey approach. We poured and sealed trenches with concrete and Isolate, used Maxxon Profile to prep the surface, and applied Maxxon Isolate for moisture mitigation on the existing slab. To top it off, Level EZ went down across the project to create a smooth, level surface for the final flooring.

Productivity is driven by teamwork, and our work at Studio Park Tower is a perfect example. The crew ditched the "normal" setup and hand-delivered the electric pump and material to the 22nd floor. Because of narrow corridors, we set up the pump in a hallway and tarped off the area to protect walls and smoke detectors. Despite these obstacles, our West Michigan crew adapted, kept the flow steady, and knocked it out of the park. Go RED!

This Women in Construction (WIC) Week, we’re celebrating the women shaping our industry and the endless opportunities available. Construction is more than what we build—it’s about the people who make it happen. Hear from Talent Manager Dayana Melo as she shares insights on how to grow, lead, and build a successful career in construction.

Leveling up in Uptown. Our Southeast team tackled a first-floor hotel renovation bringing precision and expertise to an uneven subfloor. The challenge? A wood-over-sleeper system that was out of level in several areas. Our team applied an acrylic sealer, set leveling pins, and poured lightweight concrete to create the perfect foundation for new flooring. Working in a high-traffic area meant operating with a single-lane road closure and navigating sidewalk obstacles while moving materials. Thanks to solid teamwork, smart planning, and a commitment to quality, this project wrapped up on time and on point.

Exciting progress is underway. The team kicked off the 93-room Hampton Inn and Suites project in Port Clinton, OH, with Schnippel Construction, Inc. We’re gearing up to pour 49,000+ SF of gypsum underlayment, setting the stage for a productive and successful project.

Kent Companies did a Gypsum concrete pour last week at the new Chaldean Community Center in West Bloomfield. It was great being on site to learn more about their job and the Community Center's mission! Be on the lookout of more details about this project in our next magazine coming in the spring.

Hungry for growth? We’re hiring bold, ambitious talent nationwide—from estimating to safety, superintendents to project managers. Join us and build a career you're proud of.

Wishing our crews, partners, and families a safe and happy New Year. We're ready to build bigger and make every moment count in the year ahead. 2025 – let’s do this!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Kent. Wishing our teams and partners nationwide a holiday filled with love, peace, and cherished moments with those who matter most.

There’s so much to be thankful for, but you’re always first. From coast to coast, it’s the people on our team who make us who we are. Happy Thanksgiving!