Industry Archives - Riverstone

Glavé & Holmes Modernizes Headquarters in 135-Year-Old Warehouse

Amanda Wheeler — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:00:43 +0000

Riverstone served as general contractor for the recent renovation of Glavé & Holmes Architecture’s 15,000-square-foot office, located in a 135-year-old former tobacco warehouse in Shockoe Bottom. The $600,000 project modernized the space with upgraded lighting, integrated technology, and new collaborative areas, including a design lab and flexible meeting rooms.

The renovation reflects Glavé & Holmes’ long-standing focus on adaptive reuse and provides a workspace that better supports their growing team of architects, interior designers, and preservationists.

Read the full article on Richmond BizSense

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Lighting Environments

Amanda Wheeler — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:10:31 +0000

Technology is reshaping the design field and what can be accomplished on a project. Thank you to our clients at Lighting Environments and Maryland Coalition for Interior Designers for the tour of LE’s Baltimore space and metaverse integrated showroom.

The scalability and flexibility of the new Environments by LE platform had our team thinking forward as we experienced all that the technology offers for today’s hybrid workplace.

Glavé & Holmes Modernizes Headquarters in 135-Year-Old Warehouse

Glavé & Holmes HQ is wrapped up! Learn more about the details of the project here.

Lighting Environments

Technology is reshaping the design field and what can be accomplished on a project. Thank you to our clients at Lighting Environments and Maryland Coalition for Interior Designers for the tour of LE's Baltimore space and metaverse integrated showroom. The scalability and flexibility of the new Environments by LE platform had our team thinking forward...

ULI Virginia’s Common Ground

RIVERSTONE’s owner and CEO, Amanda Wheeler, had the unique opportunity to be the latest speaker at ULI Virginia’s Common Ground, a bi-monthly breakfast series covering various business topics. The fitting 2022 theme “Trailblazers” focuses on the entrepreneurship journey and how our individual stories make a collective impact.

Riverstone sponsors Richmond BizSense panel on the Future of Construction

The Future Of Construction and Design with Richmond BizSense presented by RIVERSTONE

Dominion Payroll’s Industry Insights

RIVERSTONE is proud of local establishments who have shifted business models in efforts to keep our communities strong. As we head into #RichmondVa's Phase 1 reopening, this segment of a recent interview with Dominion Payroll is a great reminder. ...

Statewide Lockdown

It's not completely business as usual, but Monday's announcement offered a sense of direction to help us get through this unusual time together. #generalcontracting #constructionmanagement #richmondva #rva #essentialservices Amanda Wheeler, Mike Platania as...

Build It Forward: Goodwill’s Regional Trade Center

An effort to increase the number of local workers entering the construction industry is attracting support from Richmond-area builders and philanthropists, as backers aim to reach a fundraising goal for a new training facility on a nonprofit’s Southside campus.

Riverstone Featured in Virginia Construction Journal

As written in the Virginia Construction Journal: In today’s business environment it seems more and more stories exemplifying the American Dream are being told, and inevitably they include a vision for the future, a passion for success, a determination to...

Belles Panel Discussion

The Belles are back May 7! Please join BizSense and presenting sponsor Reed Smith for our women-only networking event 5:00 to 7:00 at the fabulous Bar Solita on Broad St. And for this Spring Edition, we’re adding a fun (and optional) twist.The ticket price includes...

Riverstone Blazes Trail as a Woman-Owned Family Business

As written in thebluebook.com: Riverstone Revitalized Riverstone blazes trail as a woman-owned family business Innovators, pioneers, trailblazers—entrepreneurs who set the pace and potential for what is possible in business are known by many names. Amanda...

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ULI Virginia’s Common Ground

Amanda Wheeler — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:02:16 +0000

Glavé & Holmes Modernizes Headquarters in 135-Year-Old Warehouse

Glavé & Holmes HQ is wrapped up! Learn more about the details of the project here.

Lighting Environments

Technology is reshaping the design field and what can be accomplished on a project. Thank you to our clients at Lighting Environments and Maryland Coalition for Interior Designers for the tour of LE's Baltimore space and metaverse integrated showroom. The scalability and flexibility of the new Environments by LE platform had our team thinking forward...

ULI Virginia’s Common Ground

Riverstone sponsors Richmond BizSense panel on the Future of Construction

The Future Of Construction and Design with Richmond BizSense presented by RIVERSTONE

Dominion Payroll’s Industry Insights

Statewide Lockdown

Build It Forward: Goodwill’s Regional Trade Center

Riverstone Featured in Virginia Construction Journal

Belles Panel Discussion

Riverstone Blazes Trail as a Woman-Owned Family Business

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Riverstone sponsors Richmond BizSense panel on the Future of Construction

Amanda Wheeler — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:21:28 +0000

Riverstone was a proud sponsor of The Richmond BizSense’s The Future of Construction and Design virtual event. The event was a great discussion on the climate and projects for the future as we all navigate these pandemic times. Panelists included Whitney Campbell, co-owner and principal of ENV Virginia, Lisa Clark, architect at SMBW, Alex Lanari, senior project manager for Clayco, Frank Martino, director of operations for L.F. Jennings, Walter Parks, owner of Walter Parks Architects. Purchase the full recording here.

Glavé & Holmes Modernizes Headquarters in 135-Year-Old Warehouse

Glavé & Holmes HQ is wrapped up! Learn more about the details of the project here.

Lighting Environments

Technology is reshaping the design field and what can be accomplished on a project. Thank you to our clients at Lighting Environments and Maryland Coalition for Interior Designers for the tour of LE's Baltimore space and metaverse integrated showroom. The scalability and flexibility of the new Environments by LE platform had our team thinking forward...

ULI Virginia’s Common Ground

Riverstone sponsors Richmond BizSense panel on the Future of Construction

The Future Of Construction and Design with Richmond BizSense presented by RIVERSTONE

Dominion Payroll’s Industry Insights

Statewide Lockdown

Build It Forward: Goodwill’s Regional Trade Center

Riverstone Featured in Virginia Construction Journal

Belles Panel Discussion

Riverstone Blazes Trail as a Woman-Owned Family Business

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Dominion Payroll’s Industry Insights

Amanda Wheeler — Fri, 29 May 2020 15:43:47 +0000

RIVERSTONE is proud of local establishments who have shifted business models in efforts to keep our communities strong. As we head into #RichmondVa‘s Phase 1 reopening, this segment of a recent interview with Dominion Payroll is a great reminder.

Let’s #supporteachother and #supportlocal. We are all essential and vital to keeping #VirginiaStrong.

Thank you to Kevin Wilson for hosting this industry conversation and to Dominion Payroll for empowering businesses with COVID-19 resources and daily insights. More at https://lnkd.in/g4t4-gs.

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Glavé & Holmes Modernizes Headquarters in 135-Year-Old Warehouse

Glavé & Holmes HQ is wrapped up! Learn more about the details of the project here.

Lighting Environments

Technology is reshaping the design field and what can be accomplished on a project. Thank you to our clients at Lighting Environments and Maryland Coalition for Interior Designers for the tour of LE's Baltimore space and metaverse integrated showroom. The scalability and flexibility of the new Environments by LE platform had our team thinking forward...

ULI Virginia’s Common Ground

Riverstone sponsors Richmond BizSense panel on the Future of Construction

The Future Of Construction and Design with Richmond BizSense presented by RIVERSTONE

Dominion Payroll’s Industry Insights

Statewide Lockdown

Build It Forward: Goodwill’s Regional Trade Center

Riverstone Featured in Virginia Construction Journal

Belles Panel Discussion

Riverstone Blazes Trail as a Woman-Owned Family Business

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Statewide Lockdown

Amanda Wheeler — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:29:17 +0000

It’s not completely business as usual, but Monday’s announcement offered a sense of direction to help us get through this unusual time together. #generalcontracting #constructionmanagement #richmondva #rva #essentialservices

Amanda Wheeler, Mike Platania as written in richmondbizsense.com:

Which industries are essential and non-essential in statewide lockdown?

As the Richmond region has quieted to a hum in the last two weeks, one constant has been construction sites, many of which have stayed active.

Those sounds of heavy machinery can continue, as construction made the list – along with healthcare, food and beverage, retail and other industries – of essential businesses able to maintain onsite operations following the governor’s order to shut down non-essential businesses and schools.

On Monday, Gov. Ralph Northam signed an executive order for the closure of entertainment and recreation businesses, but exempts healthcare, grocery stores, construction firms, retail shops and restaurants, which will remain open under new guidelines as the state battles the COVID-19 pandemic.

Northam also ordered all Virginia schools to be closed through the academic school year. The guidelines for business took effect (today) Tuesday and will last 30 days.

At a press conference Monday, Angela Navarro, Virginia’s deputy secretary of commerce and trade, said the constrictions do not affect the construction industry and that construction product retail stores are considered essential businesses.

Many local general contracting firms have continued site work, but have been trying to adapt as national and state guidelines rapidly change.

Monday’s announcement gives them a sense of direction, even if it’s not completely business as usual.

Mike Bell, founder of M.L. Bell Construction, said his firm had been operating as business as usual last week, but uncertainty arose when local governments began closing in the middle of last week. However, with many employing digital measures to keep inspections and permits moving, Bell said things have picked up.

“As of late last week, both the city and the counties are all doing a pretty good job of getting through their backlog, issuing permits and doing inspections,” Bell said.

“Some of our projects that we’re working on, like industrial kitchens, medical labs, manufacturing and even housing, are parts of market segments that could be critical to the recovery. … To be able to move forward with those is fantastic.”

Riverstone’s Amanda Wheeler said the reality of the pandemic’s effect hit the construction company last week after a $300,000 contract for a fitness studio was cancelled. Wheeler said she’s been watching policies in states such as New York and California to help her plan locally.

“I’m trying to stay ahead of it without hitting the panic button, and still bidding work. The great news is that the jurisdictions are staying open,” Wheeler said.

Otherwise, she said they’re trying to keep site and office work moving and staying nimble throughout the uncertainty.

“With construction, we’re so schedule-driven, and we focus on the end goal, but now everything’s a moving target. We want to make sure we’re staying on top of everything day to day,” Wheeler said.

“The contract cancellations are fear-driven and based on the unknown. What we can do is say, ‘We’re here when you’re ready,’” Wheeler said.

Meanwhile, restaurants, breweries and wineries can stay open but can offer only carry-out, curbside and delivery options, which many began doing last week. Northam also said Virginia ABC stores will remain open.

Non-essential retail shops can remain open but must adhere to social distancing guidelines and have 10 or fewer people inside at a time.

The order outlines the following as essential businesses:
+ Grocery stores, pharmacies and dollar stores
+ Medical, laboratory and vision supply retailers
+ Electronics repair and retailer shops
+ Hardware, car parts, and lawn and garden stores
+ Gas stations and convenience stores
+ Retailers within health facilities
+ Banks
+ Pet and feed stores
+ Office supply stores
+ Laundromats and dry cleaners

Northam added that the list of what’s considered essential and non-essential is not exhaustive and subject to change. The full list is available on the governor’s website.

Those required to close include entertainment and recreation services such as movie theatres, gyms and museums, as well as personal care and grooming shops such as beauty salons and barber shops, tattoo shops and spas. Though gyms and fitness centers will be shut down, Northam encouraged people to go outside and exercise.

“People have to go out, and should go out and walk around the neighborhood, go to a park, etcetera,” he said.

Northam said the point of the executive order is to limit the places where people gather in groups and that states have been left to figure out handling the pandemic on their own.

“We do not make these decisions lightly. … There is no playbook for this,” Northam said.

“The sooner we take these necessary steps to slow the spread, the sooner we will all get through this. We need to take care of each other from afar.”

Glavé & Holmes Modernizes Headquarters in 135-Year-Old Warehouse

Glavé & Holmes HQ is wrapped up! Learn more about the details of the project here.

Lighting Environments

Technology is reshaping the design field and what can be accomplished on a project. Thank you to our clients at Lighting Environments and Maryland Coalition for Interior Designers for the tour of LE's Baltimore space and metaverse integrated showroom. The scalability and flexibility of the new Environments by LE platform had our team thinking forward...

ULI Virginia’s Common Ground

Riverstone sponsors Richmond BizSense panel on the Future of Construction

The Future Of Construction and Design with Richmond BizSense presented by RIVERSTONE

Dominion Payroll’s Industry Insights

Statewide Lockdown

Build It Forward: Goodwill’s Regional Trade Center

Riverstone Featured in Virginia Construction Journal

Belles Panel Discussion

Riverstone Blazes Trail as a Woman-Owned Family Business

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Build It Forward: Goodwill’s Regional Trade Center

Amanda Wheeler — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:09:38 +0000

As written in richmondbizsense.com:

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is a couple months into a $250,000 capital campaign to establish a Richmond version of its Regional Center for Building and Construction Trades. It would be modeled after a facility in Hampton that the nonprofit has operated since 2015 in collaboration with Thomas Nelson Community College.

The Richmond facility, which would involve the Community College Workforce Alliance of John Tyler and Reynolds community colleges, would fill a renovated warehouse on Goodwill’s Midlothian Turnpike campus, providing a place for hands-on training for students looking to enter construction trades such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing.

The warehouse building on Goodwill’s Midlothian Turnpike campus. (Photo courtesy Goodwill)

Construction firm W.M. Jordan Co. is signed on to provide in-kind project management for the renovation, which also would involve mechanical contractor ColonialWebb. And the campaign is getting going with a $25,000 challenge grant from the Community Foundation’s Kenneth and Leslie Montero Fund, in which the local couple has pledged to match that amount if Goodwill can raise it by year-end.

Also boosting the effort is a $125,000 grant from the Robins Foundation for program support. That’s enough to fund two years’ worth of programming for the center, said Andrea Butler, Goodwill’s vice president of mission advancement. Butler was among several dozen people who gathered at the building to raise awareness for the campaign last week.

“We’re trying to build a cadre of construction industry partners who want to collaborate with us to hire people who come through the programs, but also to help inform our curriculum, to help us design programs, tell us what they need in a student exiting the program,” Butler said, adding that field trips and guest lectures are also sought.

Workplace visits

“There’s nothing that excites a student more than actually meeting an employer in the industry and learning more about the work environment, the culture, the wages,” she said.

Riverstone owner Amanda Wheeler addresses attendees. (Jonathan Spiers)

The happy-hour event was sponsored by Riverstone, a Chesterfield-based construction firm owned by Amanda Wheeler, who said she was invited to participate in the initiative by Goodwill board member Lindsey Barden, owner of commercial real estate firm Dark Horse|CRE.

Wheeler, who coordinated the event with local brand strategist Linzy George, said she’s determining how her firm could support the project going forward, adding that her goal at this point was to help raise awareness.

“After hearing the stories of people coming through the program and their success and how it’s changed their lives, I knew that this was something that I could truly put my heart into,” Wheeler said in remarks to attendees.

“Every one of us was given an opportunity at some point in our lives, and that opportunity shaped us all into who we are today,” she said. “We’re trying to bring heart into this by saying the people in this community deserve these opportunities. Yes, it’s important to help our businesses grow, but the opportunities that these people wouldn’t otherwise be afforded is of the utmost importance to us.”

Goodwill is aiming to open the center in early 2020, with the Robins Foundation grant covering programming for 75 students. Additional funding would allow the center to expand programming to as many as 200 students per year.

“The community college brings the credential and technical training part, and we do the soft-skills training and wraparound supports, to make sure that people are employable and to help keep them stable once we place them in jobs,” Butler said.

Butler said Goodwill has raised about $55,000 in cash and about $75,000 in in-kind construction services for the project so far. Construction is scheduled to start in the first quarter of next year, with fundraising continuing until the goal is met.

Glavé & Holmes Modernizes Headquarters in 135-Year-Old Warehouse

Glavé & Holmes HQ is wrapped up! Learn more about the details of the project here.

Lighting Environments

Technology is reshaping the design field and what can be accomplished on a project. Thank you to our clients at Lighting Environments and Maryland Coalition for Interior Designers for the tour of LE's Baltimore space and metaverse integrated showroom. The scalability and flexibility of the new Environments by LE platform had our team thinking forward...

ULI Virginia’s Common Ground

Riverstone sponsors Richmond BizSense panel on the Future of Construction

The Future Of Construction and Design with Richmond BizSense presented by RIVERSTONE

Dominion Payroll’s Industry Insights

Statewide Lockdown

Build It Forward: Goodwill’s Regional Trade Center

Riverstone Featured in Virginia Construction Journal

Belles Panel Discussion

Riverstone Blazes Trail as a Woman-Owned Family Business

The post Build It Forward: Goodwill’s Regional Trade Center appeared first on Riverstone.

Riverstone Featured in Virginia Construction Journal

Amanda Wheeler — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 18:07:01 +0000

As written in the Virginia Construction Journal:

In today’s business environment it seems more and more stories exemplifying the American Dream are being told, and inevitably they include a vision for the future, a passion for success, a determination to persevere, and a faith in something greater than self. More often than not, these narratives of good old-fashioned entrepreneurship are tethered to that American Dream of starting from scratch, literally making something from nothing. Yet there is another side of that coin, one which may be even more inspirational and representative of the enduring heart that conquers, never yielding to frustration and always finding a path to success. Giving a business new life, in essence giving it a fresh vigor and vitality, is a story that defines one of Richmond’s most respected general contractors. For almost two decades, Riverstone has been serving the Virginia community and setting the bar of excellence with a dedication to revitalize the culture of construction.

With roots that extend back to the late 1990’s, the company took its official name in 2001. Riverstone’s current owner and CEO, Amanda Wheeler, literally grew up in and around the construction environment as her family owned construction businesses. From an early age she dreamed of how she would impact the industry she was destined to make her mark in. Raised in the construction industry in Richmond, with national general contracting experience, she has had many titles: scheduler, contract administrator, senior estimator, project manager, partner and CEO. Eventually working for the company owned by her brother, the opportunity arose for Amanda to take the reins of Riverstone and transition to ownership of something she helped build for 18 years. Always having a higher standard for herself and her company, Amanda’s strong belief that building something great begins with giving all of one’s heart, which has been instrumental to taking Riverstone to the next level. “I’m proud of where I come from. I’m proud of where I’m going,” explains Amanda. “Not only do we get to build the story of those we serve, our story is being revitalized daily. I’m proud to be a part of a team that has always believed in a brighter future.” Headquartered in Richmond, Riverstone is a Certified Woman-Owned Business and has worked throughout the state of Virginia, with diverse services including Design-Build, General Contracting, Pre-Construction, and Construction Management. Their commitment to excellence can be seen in over 10,000,000 square feet of Class A construction in industries ranging from medical, corporate, industrial and more. The Riverstone team does it all, from ground-up construction to renovations and expansions. Their portfolio is impressive, and the team’s spectrum of expertise complements their vast diversity of work.

What certainly stands out for anyone spending any length of time around Riverstone is the solid leadership that keeps the company focused on results, not excuses. As the owner of Riverstone, Amanda brings a unique combination of intuition and discernment, along with a very supportive approach to ensure a job well done. Both personally and professionally, this has a very positive impact on staff, subcontractors and even clientele. “Amanda’s personality is a major strength,” says Ny Gainey, Riverstone’s Office Manager. “She has fostered a culture of pride in everything we do and attention to moral excellence that is a breath of fresh air.” For Amanda and her employees, it’s not just about a job well done, but a job done right that lifts the potential and morale of everyone involved. “She puts so much time and energy into every project,” continues Kayla. “She leads from the front and by example, and that’s infectious to all.”

Another solid piece of the leadership is David Wheeler, Amanda’s brother who originally established Riverstone in the 1990’s. David is back on the team as Riverstone’s Director of Operations. With over 27 years of experience, David is a proven professional with the ability to direct all phases of pre-construction, value engineering, scheduling, design review and management. Over his journey, David has worked for some of Virginia’s leading General Contractors including owning his own Development Company. Returning to Riverstone, David is intent on increasing the team’s capacity and fostering long-term client relationships. “You get out of life, personally and professionally, what you put into it every day,” says David. “I’m thankful for a chance to keep adding to the landscape of the ever changing city that we helped build.”

While her strong leadership and commitment to client success is evident in every aspect of Riverstone, Amanda knows that the real backbone of the company is a talented staff. With a strong mix of experience and knowledge, the team at Riverstone is a major asset to every project and client. “Our staff is an amazing mix of seasoned professionals with the skill and proficiency we need, combined with younger professionals that bring an out-of-the box approach to problem solving,” states Amanda. That staff includes industry veteran Keith Newman, who has been working with Amanda for many years and brings a level of ability coveted in the construction industry. Also, among the important pieces of Riverstone’s day to day operations is Kayla Giambra, Associate Project Manager, who is an integral liaison to the subcontractor community so vital to a project’s success. “We look at our subcontractors as part of our team, as an extension of us” explains Kayla. “We all have the same goal, and that is complete client satisfaction with no excuses. We have a very high expectation of our subs and only work with some of the industry’s finest and most respected.”

Having such an impressive internal and external team in place, Riverstone has chosen a business approach that has paved the way for even further success as they continue to grow. “We take a human approach to every client and project,” continues Amanda. “That means we have a heavy emphasis on commitment, collaboration, and communication. We are very hands-on with the client, always available to answer questions. We believe in dealing with any issues face-to-face, letting the client know that we care. In addition, we have weekly site meetings and updates.” That philosophy is instilled company-wide, and is appreciated and available to every client for both large and small project size. “We make it a policy to give extremely quick response time to any client that has a question or concern,” says Keith. “If we don’t have an immediate answer to something, we work diligently to get that answer.”

While problems can and do occur on every job, Riverstone looks to head off any potential issues at the earliest possible stage of a project. “We try to flush out all problems that may arise early to avoid change orders,” explains David. “Collaboration with the project team is a key element to this.” Even as the project progresses, the team actively pushes for a zero-item punch list at the end of the project. “We are proactive versus reactive,” adds Amanda. “We discuss concerns that may arise ahead of time so quality and attention to detail is paramount during the entire construction process.”

Regardless of project size, Riverstone has the same goal of building relationships that last with every client. “We have always valued relationships, and we give the same care and responsiveness to a small job as to a larger one,” states Amanda. “Every client is treated as though they are the most important one, and to us they really are.” One major component to building those relationships is Riverstone’s ability to foster trust from the earliest stages of a project. “We insist on complete transparency in everything we do,” adds Kayla, “Our estimating is very detailed because strive to go above and beyond to let our clients know we care about the future of their projects and the people they impact.”

That caring also extends beyond the realm of their projects, as Riverstone has a passion to not only to serve their clientele, but also be a servant in the community. “We believe in giving back,” says Amanda. “We are committed to being a vital part of the community, and to do want we can to improve the lives of others.” Riverstone donates time and resources to several organizations, including helping the homeless, helping orphaned and abused dogs through Ring Dog Rescue, being a strong supporter of the ALS Association, and joining other community organizations that invest in future generations, especially geared towards the industry of construction. With such dedication to their clients’ vision, success, and the community as a whole, it is not surprising that Amanda and the team at Riverstone receive well deserved praise of so many subcontractors and clients.

“Amanda Wheeler and the Riverstone team have an unwavering commitment to their clients that is rivaled by very few in the construction industry… Their approach to the commercial construction industry promotes a true team atmosphere to every project that is founded in trust, respect and integrity.”
– Steve Stone, Installation Department Manager, Miller Mechanical, Inc.

“After searching for months to find a reliable contractor to work with, I finally found Riverstone who exceeded my expectations. Riverstone has been a fantastic partner to work with as we built out our technology driven fitness studios. Riverstone was extremely responsive and accessible during our whole process and cared about costs and timelines as much as we did. It was wonderful to finally find a responsive general contractor to work with who cares about your business as much as their own.”
– Brian Wiley, F45 Studios

As Riverstone looks to their immediate and long-term future, they certainly have every reason to be excited and confident. “We’re not only a team here at Riverstone, we’re also a family, looking out for each other and looking to make our small piece of the world a better place each day, whether it’s our interaction with clients, subcontractors, or the community” explains Kayla. “Amanda has a big heart,” adds Keith. “She has a mentality of giving and it makes us a family.” When asked what goals she has for Riverstone, Amanda was to the point and decisive in her answer. “I want to expand my team and devote time to growing new relationships, while fostering those we have already made,” she says. “Expanding so we can do more of what we do well. That means taking on challenges and doing the projects that other contractors shy away from. We’ve really grown, and we’ve come a long way in making this company stronger, more transparent and more client and community focused than ever.” That very mentality is why Amanda and her team have come to exemplify construction excellence. That, in fact, is Riverstone Revitalized.

Revitalizing the Culture of Construction:

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Glavé & Holmes Modernizes Headquarters in 135-Year-Old Warehouse

Glavé & Holmes HQ is wrapped up! Learn more about the details of the project here.

Lighting Environments

Technology is reshaping the design field and what can be accomplished on a project. Thank you to our clients at Lighting Environments and Maryland Coalition for Interior Designers for the tour of LE's Baltimore space and metaverse integrated showroom. The scalability and flexibility of the new Environments by LE platform had our team thinking forward...

ULI Virginia’s Common Ground

Riverstone sponsors Richmond BizSense panel on the Future of Construction

The Future Of Construction and Design with Richmond BizSense presented by RIVERSTONE

Dominion Payroll’s Industry Insights

Statewide Lockdown

Build It Forward: Goodwill’s Regional Trade Center

Riverstone Featured in Virginia Construction Journal

Belles Panel Discussion

Riverstone Blazes Trail as a Woman-Owned Family Business

The post Riverstone Featured in Virginia Construction Journal appeared first on Riverstone.

Belles Panel Discussion

Amanda Wheeler — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 18:22:06 +0000

The Belles are back May 7!

Please join BizSense and presenting sponsor Reed Smith for our women-only networking event 5:00 to 7:00 at the fabulous Bar Solita on Broad St.

And for this Spring Edition, we’re adding a fun (and optional) twist.The ticket price includes a special talk from 4:00 to 5:00 across the street at the Quirk Hotel, where we’ll hear from a panel of inspiring female business owners. Along with two drinks and light appetizers at Bar Solita.

Schedule of Events
4:00-5:00 p.m. – Panel Discussion (Quirk, 201 W Broad St)
5:00-7:00 p.m. – Networking Happy Hour (Bar Solita, 123 W Broad St)

Panelists include; Brittany Garth of Pinq, Christina Kern of Campfire and Co., Nina Whittleton of Classic Party Rentals and Amanda Wheeler of RIVERSTONE. Betty Graumlich of Reed Smith will the the moderator.

5 O’Clock Belles: May 7th (4-5 Quirk, 5-7 Bar Solita)
May 7, 2019 – May 8, 2019
10:00 pm – 1:00 am

Glavé & Holmes Modernizes Headquarters in 135-Year-Old Warehouse

Glavé & Holmes HQ is wrapped up! Learn more about the details of the project here.

Lighting Environments

Technology is reshaping the design field and what can be accomplished on a project. Thank you to our clients at Lighting Environments and Maryland Coalition for Interior Designers for the tour of LE's Baltimore space and metaverse integrated showroom. The scalability and flexibility of the new Environments by LE platform had our team thinking forward...

ULI Virginia’s Common Ground

Riverstone sponsors Richmond BizSense panel on the Future of Construction

The Future Of Construction and Design with Richmond BizSense presented by RIVERSTONE

Dominion Payroll’s Industry Insights

Statewide Lockdown

Build It Forward: Goodwill’s Regional Trade Center

Riverstone Featured in Virginia Construction Journal

Belles Panel Discussion

Riverstone Blazes Trail as a Woman-Owned Family Business

The post Belles Panel Discussion appeared first on Riverstone.

Riverstone Blazes Trail as a Woman-Owned Family Business

Amanda Wheeler — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:27:24 +0000

As written in thebluebook.com:

Riverstone Revitalized

Riverstone blazes trail as a woman-owned family business

Innovators, pioneers, trailblazers—entrepreneurs who set the pace and potential for what is possible in business are known by many names. Amanda Wheeler, Owner of Riverstone, a family-owned general contracting and construction management company in Richmond, Virginia, is setting herself apart as a leader thriving in the culture of construction.

“I’ve been around construction my entire life,” Amanda says. “My family comes from Appalachian heritage and a solid work ethic was instilled early. I never get tired of putting in the work that’s required to see projects to completion.”

Redefining What’s Possible

Amanda watched her mother, Barbara overcome barriers as an early pioneer in the industry. Amanda says she redefined what was possible and inspired belief and confidence in her. And, like her mother, Amanda grew up around construction, beginning in the office of her mother’s construction company and eventually entering the family business, taking on more roles and responsibilities, and forming a real understanding of the process of what construction is and what it could be.

“My mother blazed the trail for me,” Amanda says. “Being in a family business, I learned a lot by proxy. I began to immerse myself, and understood the terminology and needs of the client quickly. When that core knowledge, work ethic and heart are combined, you really have what it takes to meet expectations at a greater capacity.”

David Wheeler, Amanda’s brother, established Riverstone in 2001. Three years ago, Amanda took ownership of the company. David has since returned as Director of Operations with the intent to increase team capacity and foster long-term client relationships.

Riverstone Revitalized

In 2016, Amanda became CEO of Riverstone and is proud of her family’s history, positioning Riverstone as one of Richmond’s top commercial contractors.

“We’re entering our third year under my leadership,” Amanda says. “We’re a heart-driven business with a focus more on relationships than the bottom dollar. We have large clients, but we take on a lot of small, specialized projects too. We’ve found that this gives us an opportunity to grow relationships as well as our portfolio.”

Amanda has built a reputation of being a driven and dynamic leader who takes a personal interest in client goals and holds true to the belief that collaborative efforts are critical to a seamless project. Her progression in the industry gives her a “ground-up” perception, knowing what it takes to deliver a successful project from design to completion.

It’s the skill of relationship building that makes this company stand out and makes its “revitalized” brand a unique part of the leadership’s business philosophy. That speaks volumes to the company’s clients. The staff builds relationships on trust.

“Our approach is different,” Amanda says. “I’m very hands on. Instead of giving lump-sum proposals, we work with clients to understand the ‘why’ behind what we do. We’re often told by clients that we’re extra responsive and that we care. It acquires us a lot of repeat business. Transparency and availability are important to us.”

Answering a Need

By taking the time with both corporate clients and the boutique customer, the Riverstone team has been able to build its brand. It offers on-site supervision during the entire course of a project, as well as constant face-to-face interaction.

“We love to come alongside clients providing solutions to get to their desired vision,” Amanda says. “There is definitely a need for our type of hands-on approach. In many cases, we’re building their home away from home, creating spaces where a person will spend 10-12 hours a day. We want them to walk into the spaces we’ve created and feel proud.”

Riverstone has expanded from Richmond to take on projects throughout the state of Virginia. The Riverstone team does it all, from new construction to renovations and expansions in industries ranging from medical to corporate to industrial and more. The company’s portfolio is impressive, and the team’s spectrum of expertise complements its vast diversity of work. A few of Riverstone’s notable projects include: Atlanta Dental, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, F45 Training centers, James River Carriers and Hartfiel Automation.

Endless Possibilities

Being a family owned and operated business, and a woman-owned business, is one of Amanda’s greatest joys—and she’s built a team of seasoned professionals who understand how to manage clients’ needs and bring a fresh vision to projects. In the process, Amanda has become a mentor for other entrepreneurs in the area. With her guidance, her team’s collaborative and proactive efforts have created exactly the kind of company people want to see in the world. This is Riverstone. This is Riverstone Revitalized.

Amanda Wheeler, Riverstone’s Owner and CEO, has always operated with a high standard for herself and the businesses she has been a part of.

Ongoing relationships have kept Riverstone in the mix of revitalization projects such as this 5,000-square-foot new space for the law firm Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen.

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