"Congratulations....on R. N. Rouse and Company receiving the Carolinas Association of General Contractors Pinnacle Award..... being selected as the best contractor in the Carolinas is an absolutely outstanding honor.... we fully agree with your selection."
Kelly S. King
President
Branch Banking and Trust Company

"I consider this company to be the best general contractor I have experienced in 19 years of practice at being cooperative and at satisfying the client."
Terry W. Barker, Project Architect
Selmon T. Franklin Associates, Architects, Inc.

"Based on my previous experience with fast-track projects, I knew the critical role the contractor would play in Kinston. Throughout the project, design and construction were typically 30 days apart, or less. R. N. Rouse & Co. performed superbly in this environment. Produced on schedule, at cost, and with excellent quality.... A recent review of all WCI construction projects worldwide resulted in the conclusion that the Kinston facility construction was the best project done during the last 15 years."
C. T. Smith, Plant Manager
White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

"I have heard nothing but glowing reports about your work from the Department of Correction. By finishing the job five months ahead of schedule, the state was able to save a substantial amount of money and occupy the facility sooner.... I appreciate the dedication to excellence that R. N. Rouse and Company has shown on this project and I thank you."
James B. Hunt, Jr.,
Governor State of North Carolina

"This project has been and is during this final finishing stage the best constructed of any building that we have designed. This also represents my experience of 32 years."
B. Atwood Skinner
Skinner-Lamm, P.A.

"From the beginning, the leadership of R. N. Rouse demonstrated a commitment to cooperation and teamwork.... During the negotiations with the Owner, I found them to be straightforward, consistent and fair. During construction when the inevitable, unanticipated problems arise, the entire staff exhibited a "let’s find the best solution" attitude. Blame and finger-pointing never played a part.... Since we are a firm with a national practice, I have had the opportunity to work with many different contractors in many different parts of the country. In numerous ways, my experience with R. N. Rouse has become the standard by which others are measured."
Gregory B. Patkus, Architect
Robert Lamb Hart, Planners and Architects

"The performance of the R. N. Rouse Team has been exceptional. They have always been professional, fair, honest, flexible and a pleasure to work with. (the project manager) has shown a personal interest from the first day the project began.... It is apparent that R. N. Rouse's main goal is to build a quality building and to create and maintain a completely satisfied customer."
Charles A. Pittman, Jr., Project Engineer
Wayne Memorial Hospital

"The high quality of the finished construction along with the total absence of any problems during the process are further evidence that your firm does not sacrifice quality or efficiency for time."
Richard Johnson, AIA
The East Group, Architecture, P.A.

"R. N. Rouse gave us first class workmanship.... When changes were made, they would go the extra mile in maintaining a good relationship with our client and firm. Ethics, fairness and good construction seems to be their slogan.... I consider R. N. Rouse Construction Company the cream of the crop and in the top five contractors I have had the pleasure to work with. In my personal opinion, R. N. Rouse Construction would be one of the first contractors I would select if given the opportunity to select my own contractor."
Cameron R. Dudley
Dudley & Shoe, Architects, P.A.

"Prior to construction, I did not imagine that the construction on the building would progress as smoothly as it has....(the superintendent) performs his job as well as anyone I have worked with in the industry."
Daniel W. Speight, P.E.
Speight, Marshall & Francis, P.C.

"Let me commend your people for a job well done. Both jobs were completed on schedule and in a very professional manner. Your guys stayed on top of details, worked safely and kept the job site clean. I have worked with a lot of contractors over the years, but this was truly the best performance I have seen."
J. Fred Wall, Project Engineer
Miles Inc.

"Over the past 35 years, R. N. Rouse & Co. has successfully completed over 20 projects for the Corps and is considered one of the finest construction firms in the Carolinas.... As you probably are aware the Corps' requirements for quality control, scheduling, value engineering, etc. are as strict as any in the construction industry and we have found R. N. Rouse to excel in every area. The Corps is not known for negotiating projects but rather taking competitive bids, however, because of their credibility and knowledge of value engineering we recently signed a $1,100,000 contract with R. N. Rouse on a negotiated basis.... Again, R. N. Rouse & Co., Inc. is a fair, honest contractor who knows the construction business and the importance of a co-operative client/contractor relationship."
Richard Lee Powers, Resident Engineer
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers

"I have worked with R. N. Rouse over the last two years as they have completed our new Ambulatory Care Facility here at the UNC-CH School of Medicine, and we have been pleased in every way with the professionalism of their staff and the interest and concern they have taken to make our project a great success. The teamwork has been an integrated effort of many talents to produce a first-rate project while being extremely accommodating to our needs and changes."
Ann C. Griffin
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

"The overall workmanship is excellent and we were able to accomplish this major expansion project on schedule and under budget.... A company's reputation is based on its people and we were very impressed with the people of R. N. Rouse & Company, Inc.... Our architects and engineers commented that they had never had so much lead time to review and approve submittals and they really appreciated the early effort to make their job easier.... Project superintendent and foreman were absolutely the best. Gordon Monteath stated that in his 40 years in the construction business, that he had never worked with a better superintendent. All of us at Kabi are in unanimous agreement with Gordon."
Ken Krimm, Plant Manger & Vice President, Production
Kabi, Inc.

"The performance of the Rouse Company has been exemplary.... The contractor has pulled off the execution of this work in an excellent manner.... I assure you that working with Rouse has been a fitting climax to my architectural career."
Charles C. Davis, Jr., AIA

"I can truthfully say the R. N. Rouse Company was the best all around contractor we have ever used.... The professionalism which they demonstrated in negotiating the bid and fulfilling the contract on time was by far the best I have ever encountered.... I found Rouse very knowledgeable and helpful in solving the problems associated with these very rigid regulations. His relationship with his subs (which were of his choosing and outstanding) was to say the least, the best I have ever seen. When a change order was required, I never felt that I was being over-priced or taken advantage of. The quality of workmanship was by far the best that we have ever had in our hospital, both in materials used and in the construction."
Donald G. Hudson, Chairman
Onslow County Hospital Authority

"Construction workers did not interfere in any way with the work of our employees on the complex.... They both were easy to work with yet very professional in their handling of details and potential problems.... (The superintendent) was by far the best building superintendent I have worked with and I highly recommend him and R. N. Rouse Construction Co."
W. B. Jenkins, President
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation

"This project was completed on schedule, under budget and the supervision and accounting procedures were excellent."
B. Atwood Skinner
Skinner, Lamm & Hood, P.A.

"Each project that we have worked together has been marked with strong leadership from Goldsboro and manned by a particularly capable superintendent in the field."
Gene W. Jones, AIA
F. Carter Williams, Architects, P.A.

"Your effective use of the three-phase inspection system and your active safety program instilled an awareness in your employees of your commitment to safety and quality that was evident to all.... The positive attitude of your firm in its handling of this contract has resulted in a most successful project and an overall outstanding performance evaluation."
C. E. Edgar III, Major General, U. S. Army,
Division Engineer
Corps of Engineers

"Working with the R. N. Rouse Company was indeed a pleasure and we know you worked just as hard as we did in making certain that our relationship was good throughout the entire project. Wayne Memorial Hospital is truly grateful for your professionalism, kindness and cooperativeness throughout our relationship...."
Preston N. Comeaux, III
Executive Vice President & COO
Wayne Memorial Hospital