Industry Veteran Stephanie Walker recently joined JE Dunn Construction’s Savannah, Georgia office. Walker provides general leadership and management of various aspects of projects, from building successful project teams and planning construction sequencing to supervising budgets, safety and quality, as well as cultivating relationships with clients. Her industry experience spans 18 years including considerable operations experience. Most recently she was part of the project team delivering a new 14-story student residence hall on the Atlanta campus of Savannah College of Art and Design. She is a member of American Concrete Institute and International Code Council, both of which promote and develop … Read more
A Chat with Donna Strange, Assistant Superintendent at HOAR Construction
Wearing her hard hat with pride, heart & passion By Chris Maday Schmidt Donna Strange is an assistant superintendent at Hoar Construction, where she’s donned a hard hat for more than 10 years in an industry where women make up less than 10% of the field. Strange is responsible for assisting the project superintendent and other personnel onsite, and supervises layout and coordination of trades for specific portions of the project. Join Construction Superintendent as Strange shares the best advice she’s received working in the field, the biggest challenge she’s encountered on the job and her advice for those interested … Read more
ABC Announces New Construction Technology and Innovation VP
Associated Builders and Contractors announced that Matthew Abeles has been appointed to the newly created role of vice president of construction technology and innovation. In this position, Abeles will spearhead efforts to integrate construction technology and innovation into all aspects of ABC’s strategic initiatives, particularly total human health, world-class safety and workforce development. “As technology and breakthrough innovations continue to transform the construction industry, we’re thrilled to have Matt’s expertise and counsel,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC’s president and CEO. “In the last decade, construction technologies have revolutionized how we connect through the design, build and delivery processes, but our industry … Read more
A Chat with Brendan Kenny, Superintendent at Robins & Morton
By Chris Maday Schmidt Brendan Kenny, superintendent, began his career with Robins & Morton in 2006 after graduating from East Tennessee State University with his bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering. His first project as a field engineer was Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2007, Kenny moved to Huntsville, Alabama, where he would advance to become a key leader in many projects including major healthcare facility renovations and new medical office buildings. Join Construction Superintendent as Kenny talks about the challenges and changes he’s experienced with medical construction, safety and sustainability in the field and insights for the … Read more
Phelps Construction Group Announces Executive Promotions
Phelps Construction Group has announced the promotion of executives within the management team. Jeffery Rainforth has been promoted to president, Brian Stricker to vice president and Thomas Brennan to executive project manager. Rainforth, a founder of Phelps Construction Group with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, has been promoted to president. Rainforth has been involved with the completion of Peopling of American Center on Ellis Island, several projects for Rutgers University and the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center, among others. In his new role, Rainforth will continue to oversee all project management and estimating while leading … Read more