About Us
1937-1949
- John Edward Burton, Sr. and partners opens J. E. Burton Construction Company
- Concentrates on building supply sales, residential and light commercial construction.
1950s

- Constructs first consolidated public High School in Halifax County, Virginia
- Refocuses its expertise on the commercial, industrial and institutional construction
- Grows its reach throughout southern Virginia and central North Carolina
1960s

- Focuses on textile and wood manufacturing industry
- Competes successfully for new school projects throughout Virginia
- Establishing long-term clients that continue into today

- John “Johnny” Burton, Jr. becomes the second generation President
1970s

- Constructs first food processing facility in Southside Virginia
- Continues serving southern Virginia and central North Carolina clients involved in:
- Hospital/Healthcare
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Institutional: Schools, Religious & Public
1980s

- Adapts to manufacturing and healthcare explosion
1990s

- Continues support for changes in healthcare technology
- Focuses on industrial technology
2000s

- Adopts new project delivery methods including Design/Build services
- Enters Technology Market and is selected to construct Riverstone One
- Completes first LEED registered project in Southside Virginia at the H.E.F. Innovation Center (American Tobacco Warehouse)
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