Texas Mason David Chavez Wins 2018 Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 World Championship

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In front of the largest crowd in the 16-year history of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship (see HIGHLIGHT VIDEO in ENGLISH), David Chavez of Ranch Masonry in Houston, Texas claimed the crown “World’s Best Bricklayer.” After 60 minutes of laying bricks against 27 other world-class masons, 34-year old Chavez put up a wall with 698 perfectly placed brick (zero deductions) that earned him a 2018 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4 truck, an Essick EM120 HYD mortar mixer on top of $10,000 in cash and prizes. It was his third time qualifying for the championship event in Las Vegas, Nevada … Read more

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New Year, New Job

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Resolved to get a new job? Here’s what to ask. By: Lisa Latronico A new year signals fresh beginnings and, for many of you, finding a new job may be at the top of your list of resolutions. Even if your desire to change jobs is driven by wanting a higher salary or greater responsibilities, don’t overlook whether a potential employer’s company culture is a good match. The interview process isn’t just an opportunity for the employer to judge your experience and your ability to think on your feet, it’s also your chance to ask about what’s important to you … Read more

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A Chat with Tom Arrington, General Superintendent at JE Dunn Construction

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Respect, retention and doing it right the first time By Chris Maday Schmidt Tom Arrington serves as general superintendent – JE Dunn Construction – East Region. He has a wide variety of project experience, with a focus on large-scale, complicated projects. His market sector expertise includes commercial, educational, mission critical and advanced manufacturing. A 39-year veteran of the construction industry, Arrington has been with JE Dunn for more than a decade. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is OSHA 30-hour and CPR trained. Join Construction Superintendent as Arrington shares his … Read more

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A Chat with Ben Lord, Construction Executive at Clark Construction

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Developing relationships, improving lives and embracing technology By Chris Maday Schmidt Ben Lord, Construction Executive at Clark Construction, has more than 16 years of industry experience, a bachelor’s of science degree in civil engineering and a graduate of the Clark-Darden MBA Certificate program. Lord joined Clark in 2001 as an engineer on the renovation and expansion of the American Red Cross headquarters’ project in Washington, D.C. After spending two years on the management side of construction, he transitioned to field management. Join Construction Superintendent as Lord talks about his journey through the industry and the importance of building listening and … Read more

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BNBuilders Welcomes Construction Leaders to Team

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – BNBuilders welcomes three construction leaders to its Southern California team: Tom McCready, Matt Hersam and Douglas Allen, LEED AP BD+C. McCready, BNBuilders’ newest senior superintendent, brings decades of experience as a leader in managing both large-scale, ground-up construction projects, as well as smaller renovations. Particularly, he has extensive experience in healthcare construction, managing projects for Riverside Community Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Universal Health Services, Miller Children’s Hospitals and Shriner’s Children’s Hospital to name a few. He serves on the board for the LA/Orange County Chapter of the Lean Construction Institute. Matt Hersam, project manager with BNBuilders, … Read more

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