re: Advice wanted on employee stock ownership plan

To answer your question, though, I'd contribute as much as they'll allow you. Unfortunately you're buying at a time when CBI's stock is the highest it's been in its company's history so not exactly the best time to enroll, but you should be solid.

I will tell you, however, that construction is very cyclical from a financial standpoint. This will need to be a longterm hold or you're gonna drive yourself crazy. There's also a two year minimum or you forfeit the 15%.