D. Scott Risch Brings 25+ Years of Construction Experience to New Role

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D. Scott Risch, CSP, CHST, has joined Rosendin as its vice president of environmental, health, and safety. Risch brings over 25 years of experience in the global construction industry building cross-functional, multi-site teams dedicated to keeping workers safe. As VP of EHS, Risch will lead new initiatives to ensure workplaces are safe and secure, while building upon the company’s commitment to the health and wellness of every employee and craft worker. Risch recently served as a director of health, safety, and environmental for The Walsh Group – Walsh Construction & Archer Western, overseeing programs supporting $6 billion in construction services … Read more

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Sundt Promotes Lonnie Emmert to Field Superintendent

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Lonnie Emmert was recently promoted to field superintendent at Sundt Construction. Emmert supports Sundt’s work to improve the Nashville, Tennessee Metro Water Services KR Harrington and Omohundro Water Treatment Plants. “Lonnie’s diverse experience in progressive civil construction is an asset to our team,” said Sundt Project Executive Steve Van Loan. “He has been a general foreman for our craft team, and his skill and grit has resulted in our successful performance on this project.” Emmert has over 35 years of experience in civil construction as a craftsman, foreman and superintendent in the paper, solar and energy sectors. His background includes … Read more

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From Military to Construction Site

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Veterans building pathways to field leadership roles By Greg Peele Annually, nearly 200,000 servicemen and women transition from active duty in the United States military. According to the Department of Defense, this results in approximately 550 new veterans re-entering civilian life each day, a figure anticipated to rise in the foreseeable future. For some veterans, the journey doesn’t end with their military service but continues on the construction site. The military and the construction industry share strong work ethics, a sense of community, good communication and a passion for teamwork. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors, more than 500,000 … Read more

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Former Project Superintendent Named Gilbane Building Company Regional President

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Michael C. Brown, P.E., has been named regional president of Gilbane Building Company, overseeing the growing Midwest and Texas regions. With nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry, he began his career as a project superintendent and previously spent close to two decades with Gilbane. Most recently, he served as an executive vice president and general manager for Skanska USA Building’s Florida operations. Brown has a degree in civil engineering from the University of Michigan and an extensive list of community leadership roles, including past board memberships on the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Tampa Museum of Art and … Read more

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The Christman Company Adds Austin Atchley as Assistant Project Superintendent

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Austin Atchley has joined The Christman Company as an assistant project superintendent in the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee. “Austin’s educational background, combined with his hands-on experience in numerous facets of the construction sector, make him a great fit for our team,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for the company’s operations in Knoxville. “We are confident that Austin’s skills and dedication will contribute to the success of our projects.” Atchley interned with The Christman Company in 2021, where he demonstrated proficiency in handling requests for information, change orders, submittals and … Read more

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