John Mathias Promoted to General Superintendent at Blach Construction

John Mathias has been promoted to general superintendent at Blach Construction, a full-service commercial builder serving California’s Greater Bay Area and Monterey. A 45-year construction veteran, Mathias joined Blach in 2012 as a superintendent with a diverse portfolio of innovative, complex projects. He was initially responsible for managing and supervising day-to-day activity on individual construction sites. Now, as general superintendent and a key member of the company’s newly formed Field Operations Management Team, Mathias oversees all of Blach’s superintendents. “Since the day he joined Blach, John has been a key contributor to our field operations team and our firm overall,” … Read more

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A Chat with Tom Arrington, General Superintendent at JE Dunn Construction

Respect, retention and doing it right the first time By Chris Maday Schmidt Tom Arrington serves as general superintendent – JE Dunn Construction – East Region. He has a wide variety of project experience, with a focus on large-scale, complicated projects. His market sector expertise includes commercial, educational, mission critical and advanced manufacturing. A 39-year veteran of the construction industry, Arrington has been with JE Dunn for more than a decade. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is OSHA 30-hour and CPR trained. Join Construction Superintendent as Arrington shares his … Read more

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Gilbane Expands Team in Arizona with Strategic New Hires

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Gilbane Building Company welcomes  Fred Lindenmuth, Jonathan Lien and Brad Murawsky to its Phoenix, Arizona team. Lindenmuth has joined in the role of project executive. He brings more than 25 years of experience to the team with a strong background in the healthcare sector. He is a graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Lien has joined the team as senior project manager. He brings more than 17 years of experience ranging from estimating to project management, and has worked in various international locations. Lien has extensive experience … Read more

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Kitchell Promotes Two Master Builders to General Superintendent

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Kitchell has recently promoted two long-time employees, Dave McDermed and Steve Wilson, to the position of general superintendent. McDermed has worked for Kitchell for close to 14 years. In his 38-plus years in the construction industry, he has delivered more than $1 billion in construction, including notable projects for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, HonorHealth, UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, University of Arizona Medical Center, Arizona State University and Banner Health, among many others. McDermed’s successful track record includes technology, industrial, manufacturing, hospitality and mixed-use projects. Wilson began his career at Kitchell as an apprentice carpenter in 1980. He … Read more

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Dockter Named Gilbane General Superintendent in Reno

RENO, Nev. – Danny Dockter has recently been named Gilbane Building Company’s general superintendent for the Reno, Nevada area. As a four-year veteran with Gilbane, Dokter’s responsibility for local projects will include ensuring worker safety, adherence to project schedules and delivering quality projects to Gilbane’s clients and partners. Dockter has been with Gilbane since 2012 and has more than 30 years of construction industry experience, starting with his apprenticeship in the Carpenters Union Local 971. Dokter has delivered a multitude of successful and award-winning projects including being a past recipient of the firm’s Paul J. Choquette Safety Excellence Award.

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