John Cherington Joins JE Dunn’s Raleigh Office as Life Sciences Superintendent

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John Cherington has joined the Raleigh, North Carolina office of JE Dunn Construction as Life Sciences Superintendent. Cherington is engaged in construction planning and sequencing during the preconstruction phase and continues into the field where he oversees safety, quality and construction trade partners through start up and commissioning, qualification and validation. Cherington brings 30 years of industry experience to JE Dunn, which includes MEP, instrumentation and controls, and process controls expertise. He will oversee the successful delivery of pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing facilities, including greenfield and renovations in operational facilities. His portfolio includes a 176,000-square-foot expansion for PharmaForce in New Albany, … Read more

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A Chat with Gary Ey, Senior Superintendent at Barton Malow

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By Chris Maday Schmidt Gary Ey is a senior superintendent with Barton Malow with over two decades of industry experience. He’s also the only construction professional active with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Join Construction Superintendent as Ey talks about giving back to the industry through community involvement, recent project challenges and rewards, as well as key takeaways he’s gleaned over the course of his career. (Q) How did you get your start in the construction industry? I was working on a small commercial construction site as a day laborer. The superintendent liked my work ethic and hired … Read more

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John Mathias Promoted to General Superintendent at Blach Construction

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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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David Lee Promoted to Senior Project Superintendent

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David Lee has recently been promoted to senior project superintendent with Kitchell. He has worked his way up through the field since joining the company in 1994. Known as one of the best concrete superintendents in the industry, Lee has made his mark on legacy Kitchell projects, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, the Phoenician and, most recently, the Catalina Parking Garage. He is a leader and mentor to project engineers and field engineers, as well as project managers, colleagues and trade partners.    

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Laura Skellie Named President of National Association of Women in Construction-Coastal Georgia Chapter

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Laura Skellie, superintendent at JE Dunn Construction, has been elected president of the Coastal Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction. Prior to the president’s position, she served the chapter as a director and committee chair. A 10-year industry veteran, Skellie is the superintendent overseeing the renovation of Coastal Harbor Treatment Center located in Savannah, Georgia. Her employment history, prior to joining JE Dunn, includes work as a project engineer with a general contractor and an architectural designer at an architectural firm, both located in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to her role at NAWIC, Skellie’s other community … Read more

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