For the past 5 1/2 years, Dan Durant has expanded his skills and knowledge of how MAX USA Corp. can exceed and support the construction markets’ needs with its growing line of industrial tools and innovative solutions. Originally coming onboard as a regional sales manager in 2015, Durant has continued to work with and encourage each of his team members to help achieve ideas and goals into new and expansive opportunities. From working with steel reinforcing contractors, to planning safe and cost-effective construction strategies by integrating rebar tying technology, to demoing high-pressure PowerLite tools on jobsites to overcome PAT and … Read more
KAI Build Promotes Steve Kizer to VP of Operations – Construction
KAI Build has promoted of Steve Kizer from director of field operations to vice president of operations – Construction. The move promotes Kizer to a broader role at KAI Build that will encompass both office and field operations. He will Lead-Manage-Be accountable for policy and process implementation, best practices, priority tasks, profit/loss, risk management and alignment with KAI Design, KAI Engineering and KAI sister company The UP Companies sub-contractors, among other duties. The KAI Build leadership team will report directly to Kizer. Kizer has over 25 years of construction management experience and has worked in the construction industry for a … Read more
Austin Davis Joins Stevens Construction
Austin Davis has joined Stevens Construction as preconstruction manager. Davis will develop preliminary to final estimates for all Orlando and central Florida projects, providing oversight for project conceptualization and constructability within the clients’ schedule and budget goals. Davis leads the entire subcontractor bidding process for all Orlando projects, ensuring all project scopes are complete while working with subcontractors on cost-savings suggestions. Davis brings 18 years of commercial and healthcare construction experience to the Stevens Construction team with an emphasis in preconstruction. A LEED Accredited Professional, Davis earned his Bachelor of Science in building construction from the College of Architecture, Design … Read more
A Chat with Wilma Massena, Superintendent at ORIGIN Construction
Asking for help, keeping everyone happy keys to success By Chris Maday Schmidt Wilma Massena, a seven-year veteran, is a superintendent with ORIGIN Construction. He’s passionate for the construction industry, with heavy strengths in time management, attention to detail and growing relationships with both clients and subcontractors. Join Construction Superintendent as Massena discusses how a career in construction “found” him, top lessons learned and tips to get the job done. (Q) How did an education in marketing and management lead to a career in the construction industry? Essentially, the construction industry found me. I was having a tough time landing … Read more
Sindledecker Promoted to Special Projects Manager at Stevens Construction
Shane Sindledecker has been promoted to special projects manager at Stevens Construction. A Stevens Construction team member since 2018, Sindledecker is responsible for the financial components of Stevens Construction’s special projects team, including preparing budgets, schedule of values and monthly fee projections. Additionally, Sindledecker manages all subcontractor relations, negotiating contracts, creating project schedules and ensuring quality control. Sindledecker brings 15 years of construction experience and has earned multiple construction safety certifications such as OSHA-10 Hour, CPR and ICRA Fundamentals. He previously served as superintendent leading site supervision for projects such as Legacy Dental Studio, Bonita Springs Utilities Operations Service Center … Read more