Born to Build Blog

Some teachers in the Decatur Public School District were surprised when they showed up to their classrooms in August to prepare for the new school year. 

After 12 years at O’Shea, Kurt Siciliano will start a new adventure in eastern Tennessee, where he plans to build his forever home with his family.

For 26 years, Steve Hopper has served as O’Shea’s “utility player,” working in a variety of roles, and it’s a one he’s officially retired from. 

After 13 years at O’Shea, Superinten­dent Mike Thomas is retiring.

On Mother’s Day 2020, John Kovalan saw his parents for the first time in three months. And to his dismay, he wasn’t even able to give them a hug.

The global health pandemic caused by the spread of coronavirus has certainly changed social behaviors, keeping family and friends apart (among many other practices). It’s also altered the construction industry, adding new layers to health and safety measures.