A Chat with Coleby Cyrtmus, Vice President Site Operations at HITT Contracting

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It begins with a can-do, will-do attitude every time By: Chris Maday Schmidt Coleby Cyrtmus began his construction career as a carpenter, and he joined HITT as a superintendent in 1988. Promoted to vice president of site operations in 2015, he brings more than 40 years of construction experience to the company’s projects. Cyrtmus was an instructor in ABC Virginia’s Carpentry Apprenticeship program and is actively involved in training programs at HITT. Join Construction Superintendent as Cyrtmus bridges the gap between old-school and new-school industry insights. (Q) Talk a little about what your role as VP of site operations entails … Read more

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McShane Construction Company’s SW Regional Team Grows with 3 New Hires in Phoenix Office

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McShane Construction Company’s Southwest Region is growing with the addition of three experienced veterans to the team in its Phoenix, Arizona office. Marc Roberts, LEED AP, was hired as the new director of pre-construction. Roberts will lead McShane’s comprehensive pre-construction services for numerous projects within the multi-family, industrial, office and healthcare markets, among others. He is responsible for the preparation of cost estimates, value engineering, lifecycle cost analyses, constructability reviews and project scheduling. Roberts received his Master of Architecture and Business Administration from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Elaine McLean is the newest senior project manager to join McShane’s … Read more

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New Board Officers, Chairman Named for Construction Industry Round Table

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The Construction Industry Round Table has elected Charlie Bacon, president and CEO of Limbach Holdings, Inc., as chairman of the organization for a term of one year. He succeeds Wayne Drinkward, chairman of Hoffman Corporation. Bacon was elected during CIRT’s Annual Spring Conference, which also welcomed new directors. “The design and construction industry builds America, and CIRT has moved the industry forward on so many fronts,” said Bacon. “Through CIRT’s education programs with world-class speakers and subject-matter experts to the sharing of best practices, senior industry executives expand their knowledge base and build lasting friendships. I am very proud to … Read more

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NCCER Awards the 2018 ABC Craft Instructor of the Year

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ALACHUA, Fla. — NCCER recognizes William Fuller, of La Porte, Texas, as the 2018 Associated Builders and Contractors Craft Instructor of the Year. NCCER presented Fuller with the prestigious award and a $10,000 cash prize from NCCER and the Trimmer Construction Education Foundation at ABC’s Workforce Development Conference last month. The Craft Instructor of the Year award is presented each year to an instructor who possesses outstanding creativity, exceptional communication skills, a positive attitude and an unparalleled passion for teaching. The award recipient works diligently to promote lifelong learning and represents NCCER and ABC’s unwavering commitment to training America’s skilled … Read more

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A Chat with Josh Farr, Superintendent at Robins & Morton

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Taking ownership, building forward and giving back By: Chris Maday Schmidt Josh Farr is a superintendent with Robins & Morton, and has been with the company for six years. In the fifth grade, he wrote an essay describing what he wanted to do when he grew up: “I want to work in construction,” Since he graduated from Auburn University in 2012, he has consistently set records, won awards, built strong structures and strong teams. Join Construction Superintendent as Farr shares his impression of the younger, new-generation workforce; his secret to creating relationships on the job and the best piece of advice he’s … Read more

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