A Chat with Bruce Flatness, Senior Superintendent at hardison/downey construction, inc.

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By Chris Maday Schmidt For over a quarter of a century, Bruce Flatness, senior superintendent, has been employed at hardison/downey construction, inc., a fully owned subsidiary of Kitchell. With four decades under his tool belt in the construction industry, Flatness began his career in Iowa working as a carpenter for a master craftsman. Eventually, he moved to the Southwest, became a superintendent and has been a part of the industry growth in Arizona since the early 80s. According to Flatness, what he likes the most about working in the industry is “working outside—you can’t beat Arizona weather!” Join Construction Superintendent … Read more

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Holland Construction’s Project Superintendent Earns Certified Healthcare Constructor Designation

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Mike Trobaugh, project superintendent at Holland Construction, has earned the designation of Certified Healthcare Constructor by the American Hospital Association. The CHC is a national credential that distinguishes an individual as being among an elite group of 900 healthcare construction professionals in the nation. The CHC certification program is designed to provide an objective and rigorous assessment of broad-based knowledge in healthcare construction. An individual must satisfy eligibility requirements that incorporate a blend of education and associated healthcare-specific professional experience, agree to adhere to the professional standard of conduct and pass the CHC certification exam. Trobaugh is the second Holland … Read more

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Construction Industry Round Table Announces Board Elections & New Chairman

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The Construction Industry Round Table has elected Paul A. Franzen, president of Barnard Construction, as chairman of the organization for a term of one year. Franzen was elected during CIRT’s recent Annual Spring Conference, which also welcomed new directors. Paul Franzen Chairman In welcoming Franzen as the new chairman, CIRT President Mark A. Casso, Esq., NAC noted, “Paul puts his full attention and heart into anything he commits to; he will bring a great deal of energy to promoting the interests of the design and construction industry’s interests.” At CIRT’s membership meeting, the following members were also elected as officers: Wassim … Read more

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ACCEND Construction Welcomes Industry Veteran as General Superintendent

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ACCEND Construction LLC, a new general contracting firm with a fresh approach to commercial construction, has hired Tony Fontanetta as general superintendent. In his position, Fontanetta will oversee projects to ensure they are completed within budget, on schedule and in accordance with client specifications. Fontanetta will also ensure that jobsite safety and quality control are maintained during projects. Over the course of his 34-year career, Fontanetta has overseen 6.5 million square feet of construction including office interiors, hospitality and restaurant projects, new construction and heavy renovations. In his previous position, he helped oversee and grow the field from $0 to … Read more

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A Chat with Andrew Bray, Superintendent at Hoar Construction

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A Chat with Andrew Bray, Superintendent at Hoar Construction Lessons learned, best tools + rewards of the job By Chris Maday Schmidt As a superintendent at Hoar Construction, Andrew Bray has worked in construction for 18 years—eight in residential and 10 in healthcare. With almost 10 years with Hoar, he’s spent half of this time at Children’s of Alabama. According to Bray, he naturally gravitated toward the field after working in various construction laborer/carpenter jobs throughout college. He practices a hands-on approach, and being in the field allows him to interact with the contractor’s trade partners. Bray is responsible for … Read more

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