About Us

1937-1949

Ed Burton

John Edward Burton, Sr. and partners opens J. E. Burton Construction Company
Concentrates on building supply sales, residential and light commercial construction.

1950s

Ed Burton

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

Ed Burton

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

Ed Burton

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

1970s

Ed Burton

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

Ed Burton

Adapts to manufacturing and healthcare explosion

1990s

Ed Burton

Continues support for changes in healthcare technology
Focuses on industrial technology

2000s

technology construction and leeds registered commercial construction

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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