A Chat with Brendan Kenny, Superintendent at Robins & Morton

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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

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Phelps Construction Group Announces Executive Promotions

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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

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David Hollowell Receives TEXO Superintendent of the Year Award

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TEXO recently honored TDIndustries’ Senior Superintendent David Hollowell with its Specialty Superintendent of the Year award at its Holiday Award Gala. Recipients demonstrate technical ability, team-building skills, quality/project success and personal character. Hollowell, a 42-year partner, was also part of a group to receive a Distinguished Building Award for the Frost Tower project. His dedication to his work there, as well as his leadership, earned him the individual award. “David believes in honest and transparent communication that supports the team and produces results, while encouraging growth opportunities for his fellow partners,” Production Manager Mike Feagan said. “He is effective at identifying potential issues before they become a problem and, … Read more

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Subcontractors Association of Alabama Names Superintendent of the Year

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The Subcontractors Association of Alabama recently awarded Brendan Kenny Superintendent of the Year at its 2019 Industry Awards Banquet. All award recipients are nominated and selected by their peers. Kenny 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 go on to become a key leader in many projects including major healthcare facility renovations, new medical office buildings, complex additions to … Read more

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Jeff Williamson Promoted to President of Sundt Construction’s Transportation Group

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Jeff Williamson has been promoted to president of the Transportation Group for Sundt Construction, Inc. Williamson brings over 30 years of experience in the construction industry to his new position. He began his career in the construction industry as a field engineer in 1986 and has worked in both the field and the office at all levels of the business. Prior to joining Sundt, Williamson served for 15 years as a regional vice president for a civil contractor in the Southwest, where he helped grow annual volume from $28 million to $242 million. Upon joining Sundt in 2011, he assumed … Read more

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