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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A Chat with Henry Hinojosa, Superintendent at Hoar Construction

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Culture of family, cool jobs keep him coming back for more By Chris Maday Schmidt Henry Hinojosa, superintendent at Hoar Construction for the past 18 years, began his career with the company as a carpenter’s helper and worked his way through the ranks to his current position. Employed in Hoar’s Florida division, based in Orlando, Hinojosa has led projects across entertainment, hospitality, mixed use, office and industrial market sectors. Join Construction Superintendent as Hinojosa shares how relationship building, problem solving and staying humble are the keys to success in this industry. (Q) Share a little about what drew you to … Read more

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