EDA Contractors, INC.

06/12/2026

A lot has changed since the days of the traditional hard hat.

While older hard hats were designed primarily to protect against falling objects, today's safety helmets provide enhanced protection from impacts to the front, sides, and rear of the head. Features like secure chin straps, impact-absorbing liners, improved ventilation, and integrated accessory systems help crews stay safer and more comfortable throughout the workday.

As we recognize Hard Hat Safety Week, we're taking a look at how head protection has evolved over the years and why investing in the latest safety technology matters.

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06/11/2026

Every company has a different measure of success.

In a recent conversation with Ryan Ware on the Activating Curiosity podcast, Ed DeAngelis shares a story about a former employee whose love for EDA remained strong throughout his life.

Sometimes the greatest measure of an organization is the impact it leaves on the people who were part of it.

06/10/2026

In this week's , meet Brendan Mannix, VP of Finance & IT!

While many people think finance is all about numbers, Brendan believes success is ultimately about people.

His perspective on success centers on communication, collaboration, and helping departments work seamlessly together by building a better understanding of how each team contributes to the organization's success.

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06/05/2026

A look at ongoing work at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia for this week’s !
This multi-scope project brought together EDA's carpenters, masons, and roofers to deliver a wide range of exterior envelope systems across multiple structures throughout the site.

Work included architectural metal panels, ACM systems, stone veneer, cast stone, roofing assemblies, edge metal, specialty canopies, and supporting sub framing systems, all coordinated to support the facility's continued growth and enhancement.

Projects like this showcase the value of having multiple trades work together under one roof to streamline communication, improve coordination, and deliver a cohesive finished product!

06/04/2026

When it comes to rooftop access, safety matters.

EDA's Service Team now offers Commercial Roof Safety Solutions, helping building owners create safer environments for maintenance personnel, contractors, and facility teams.
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From guardrails and walkways to fall protection and access systems, these solutions are designed to support safe rooftop operations while protecting the long-term performance of your facility.

EDA Contractors is proud to now offer commercial roof safety systems, advancing safety in construction.

05/29/2026

In honor of National Bike Month, we're sharing one of the more unexpected stories in EDA history.

Several years ago, we discovered an international cycling team competing under the name "EDA Contractors" and wearing jerseys featuring our old logo.

Most people would assume the story ended with lawyers. Instead, it started with a conversation.

After reaching out, we learned that the team's founder happened to have the initials EDA, and a graphic designer found our logo online when creating their uniforms.

What could have become a conflict turned into a positive connection built on curiosity and understanding.
Sometimes the best stories aren't about construction at all. They're about people.

Happy National Bike Month!

05/28/2026

We’re honored to have EDA’s PACT program featured in the GBCA newsletter.

PACT was created to help address the mental health and substance abuse challenges facing the construction industry by encouraging accountability, communication, and support across every level of the organization.

Read more in our blog and the latest GBCA newsletter:

EDA Contractors CEO Ed DeAngelis was recently featured in Construction Today, sharing how a culture built on care, trust, and accountability continues to shape the company’s success.

05/27/2026

Masonry Foreman Brendon Potts shares what people don’t always see behind the role of a foreman in this week’s .

“It’s definitely more than meets the eye.”

From planning and coordination to prioritizing safety and keeping crews moving efficiently, Brendon knows the work continues long after the day ends.

05/22/2026

Work at the Philadelphia Zoo's new Bear Country enclosure brought together multiple systems designed to support the exhibit’s long-term performance for this week's !

EDA crews installed standing seam shade structures, roofing systems, downspouts, and snow guards, while also completing foundational waterproofing earlier in the project.

And an added bonus, Ernie loved his trip to the Zoo!