Board Elections, New Chairman Named for Construction Industry Round Table

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CLEAN, Va.  – The Construction Industry Round Table has elected Wayne A. Drinkward as chairman of the organization for a term of one year. He succeeds H. Ralph Hawkins, FAIA, chairman emeritus of HKS, Inc. Drinkward was elected during CIRT’s annual spring meeting, which occurred during Infrastructure Week last month and which also welcomed new directors. Wayne Drinkward, chairman Drinkward is chairman & CEO of Hoffman Corporation. Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1922, Hoffman Construction Company is a privately held, employee-owned general contractor and construction manager. Hoffman works in a wide range of markets, from urban high-rise towers and cultural … Read more

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Making the Grade: Top 10 Tips for Keeping Summer School Construction Projects on Track

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By Joe Lipski Nearly 10 years ago, when the Great Recession clobbered the country, construction was one of the industries that took it the hardest. New building developments all but stopped, and many additions and deferred maintenance projects were put on hold. The slowdown also forced companies to freeze hiring and lay off staff. But, our country is resilient and, today, the construction industry tells a different story. New construction, renovations and upgrades are soaring, putting pressure on building companies to staff and complete projects on time and on budget. There are many reasons why projects may face a time … Read more

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Steel Erectors Honor Charlie Johnson with William Davis Service Award

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – In recognition for his service to the steel construction industry, the Steel Erectors Association of America has named Charlie Johnson the recipient of the William Davis Service Award. The association’s highest honor, it is given in memory of William Davis, who held board and committee positions with SEAA in the 1980s and 1990s. Johnson, retired vice president and general manager of Steel Performance Inc., Greensboro, North Carolina, has held officer and board member positions with the association, including president, vice president, treasurer and Long Range Planning Committee chairman. He joined Steel Performance in 1995 after a long … Read more

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A Chat with Mike King, Senior Project Superintendent at Kitchell

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Strong leadership, communication keys to success By Chris Maday Schmidt Mike King, ASHE, CHC, senior project superintendent, has invested three decades of his professional life at Kitchell Contractors where he’s managed some of the Southwest’s most iconic projects, including many of Arizona’s most high-profile healthcare projects. From Tucson to Flagstaff and around Greater Phoenix, King’s footprint can be found at a patient tower for Phoenix Children’s Hospital and at an emergency department tower at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, as well as the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. In Southern California, King managed the University of California San Diego Jacobs … Read more

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Bethancourt Earns 2017 Safety Professional of the Year Award

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The American Society of Safety Engineers announced that Jeremy Bethancourt, a professional member and government affairs chair of its Arizona chapter, has been selected as ASSE’s 2017 Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year. He plays a leading role in getting billboards posted throughout Arizona to bring attention to the dangers of distracted driving, the hazards of heat stress and the annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Bethancourt is director of safety, health and training for LeBlanc Building Co. Inc. According to the society, he “has developed a reputation as a tireless advocate for workplace safety, serving … Read more

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