A Chat with Dan Wagner, Senior Project Superintendent at The Boldt Company

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Collaboration + sheer determination = training ground for success By Chris Maday Schmidt Dan Wagner is senior project superintendent at The Boldt Company, where he’s worked more than two decades. Based out of the Sacramento, California office, he’s a seasoned leader who guides the field operations team to fulfill the overall project goals. In addition, he’s been on ground zero for The Boldt Company’s most massive healthcare projects. Join Construction Superintendent as Wagner shares how he played a part in helping to create safer workspaces, the ins and outs of some of the most memorable healthcare projects in his career, … Read more

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SEAA Names Person of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Recipients

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David Deem, president of Deem Structural Services, Longview, Texas and Bob Beckner, retired senior VP of Peterson Beckner Industries, Inc., Dallas, Texas, were recently honored by the Steel Erectors Association of America. Deem was named SEAA’s 2019 Person of the Year, and Beckner, who recently stepped down from the SEAA board of directors in anticipation of retirement, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award. “David Deem is a strong advocate for the advanced of industry quality and safety standards. In addition to work with our organization, he also actively works to educate personnel through AISC and NISD programs,” said Tom … Read more

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The UP Companies Hires David Schwetz as General Superintendent in New Kansas City Office

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David Schwetz was recently hired by The UP Companies to serve as general superintendent in the company’s new Kansas City, Missouri office. Through UPCO’s Square UP Builders division, Schwetz will primarily focus on carpentry projects and will also support Regional Director David Murrell with expansion efforts in the Greater Kansas City area. “In his new position, Dave will be responsible for recruiting, developing and retaining field personnel in the Kansas City area. He will also work to maximize productivity and efficiency on jobsites while creating and maintaining a workforce safety culture,” says Murrell. Schwetz has 25 years of industry experience. … Read more

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A Chat with Kathryn Crowley, Superintendent at JE Dunn Construction Company

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Teaching by example By Chris Maday Schmidt Kathryn Crowley is superintendent at JE Dunn Construction Company, where she’s responsible for team management during construction. She provides oversight to the team and plans all construction sequencing to meet project goals. Utilizing her expertise of Lean principles, she ensures successful planning, collaboration and project execution throughout the life of the project. Join Construction Superintendent as Crowley shares her passion for the industry, navigating the COVID climate, her role as a safety advocate and more. (Q) As an active member of several industry-related organizations—including National Association of Women in Construction and Junior League—talk about … Read more

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Sean Ray Assumes National Construction Workforce Development Leadership Role

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Sean Ray, director of craft workforce development for Sundt Construction, has been named vice-chairman of the National Center for Construction Education and Research National Workforce Development Committee. He has been an active member of the WFD committee for eight years. Ray is an industry veteran and passionate advocate for the skilled trades, and who has dedicated the latter part of his career to helping close America’s skills gap. He oversees the recruitment and training of approximately 1,000 skilled craft professionals across a dozen trades at Sundt. Ray and his team recently developed and implemented a successful workforce development partnership with … Read more

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