For Immediate Release
Charleston, TN, August 13, 2025
Wright Brothers Construction is appalled by the recent altercation involving one of our employees at a landfill site in Haywood County, North Carolina. Wright Brothers does not own, operate, or perform work at this landfill.
While the location is entirely separate from our projects, one of our employees was present when the incident occurred. We have engaged an independent, third-party investigator and placed the employee involved on leave pending the outcome of that review. The behavior captured in the widely circulated video does not reflect our company’s values and is contrary to our longstanding policies of professionalism and respect.
Wright Brothers Construction is committed to fostering a workplace and public presence built on respect, accountability, and integrity. Regardless of circumstances, threats, hateful language, and discrimination are not tolerated within our company or on any of our projects. To reinforce these expectations, we are initiating additional training for all supervisory personnel focused on conflict resolution, respectful communication, and maintaining professionalism in challenging situations.
To those affected and to the public, we extend our sincere regret and our assurance that this matter is being handled with the seriousness it deserves. We will continue to investigate thoroughly, take appropriate action, and ensure our team represents the values we hold as a company.
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About Wright Brothers
Headquartered in Charleston, Tennessee, Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc. is a trusted heavy civil and industrial contractor with more than 64 years of experience serving the Southeastern United States. Built on a foundation of integrity, urgency, selflessness, and hard work, Wright Brothers partners with Departments of Transportation in nine states as well as private and industrial clients to deliver complex infrastructure and industrial projects that connect and strengthen communities.
Integrity • Urgency • Selflessness • Hard Work