Today marked a milestone for the Traylor Construction Group team in Butare—the official completion of the Butare Suspension Bridge. With clear skies at last and spirits high, we embraced every moment of this meaningful day. We started with a late breakfast of avocado sandwiches and omelets, then headed to site. For the first time in…

Day 11 was another full day for the Traylor Construction Group team, packed with progress and preparation as we near completion of the Butare Suspension Bridge. We started the morning with savory French toast and samosas before heading to site. At our usual parking spot, Caleb tossed a rugby ball to the local kids, sparking…

The Traylor Construction Group (TCG) began Day Ten with omelets and spinach spring rolls before we headed to site—just in time for the skies to open up. After a week of mostly dry weather, the rain came down hard, delaying work with a two-hour downpour. While waiting it out, Ashley and Crispin stayed productive by…

Over Easter Weekend, the Traylor Construction Group team took a well-deserved break from the build site to explore the culture, beauty, and spirit of Rwanda. It was a meaningful few days of connection—with nature, history, and local art—that left us refreshed and inspired. Our first stop was Akagera National Park, where we kicked off the…

The Traylor Construction Group (TCG) team kicked off the day bright and early with a hearty breakfast of savory pancakes and omelets—fuel for what would be a full and productive day on site. Upon arrival, we were welcomed once again with the sound of local music. We danced, shared smiles, and then shifted into work…

We started our day with a cozy breakfast of crepe-style quiches and Nutella sandwiches at our accommodations. The drive to site was slow and foggy—we could barely see more than a few car lengths ahead. For the first time this trip, we had to break out the rain gear thanks to some early morning showers.…

The Traylor Construction Group (TCG) team kicked off the day bright and early with plenty of laughter, crepes, and samosas. Upon arriving at the site, we were greeted with a vibrant start—singing, dancing, a rundown of the day’s plans, and a safety briefing that set the tone for the work ahead. Plus, a go team…

We kicked off our day with a savory breakfast of French toast and crepes, lovingly prepared by the Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) cook, before heading out to the job site. Upon arrival, B2P’s Corporate Build Manager and Abby, TCG’s Project Lead, facilitated introductions between our team and the local community. Ashley and Crispin then led…

Our team kicked off our first full day in Rwanda with breakfast at the Kigali hotel before loading up and heading to our accommodations in Butare. Before leaving Kigali, part of the team joined our Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) Corporate Site Liaison for a trip to the grocery store to pick up snacks and grab…

Next stop: Kigali, Rwanda! Abby, Ashley, Caleb, Crispin, Eddie, Justin, Patrick, and Rick are on their way to Rwanda to build the Butare Suspension Bridge with all their heavy baggage. Some team members made a stop in Kenya beforehand traveling to Rwanda to tour the country and go on a safari. They made sure their…

With 11 days out from our team arriving in Rwanda, the local Bridges to Prosperity team is continuing to construct the two foundations for the suspension bridge.

At 18 days out from arriving in Rwanda, the local B2P team continues their hard work prepping the site by adding in rock around the two foundations.

With 30 days out from Traylor Construction Group’s Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) team arriving in Rwanda, the local B2P team has been making headway prepping the land and constructing the left and right foundations for the suspended bridge.