WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels has selected Dean McKenzie as the new director of the agency’s directorate of construction. McKenzie served as director of OSHA’s Office of Construction Services from 2012-13, then became the deputy director in 2013, and has been the acting director since January of this year. With more than 40 years of experience in the field of construction, McKenzie has an exceptional understanding of the safety and health issues facing the industry. He started out in the steel mills of Gary, Indiana as a journeyman millwright in … Read more
SAIA Announces New Executive Committee, Board Members
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Scaffold & Access Industry Association has announced the 2016-18 executive committee. Each of the elected members brings a unique perspective, personality and vision for the association. The new board was officially inducted at the Presidents Gala Dinner during SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition this past July. The SAIA Board elected the following individuals to a two-year term, beginning Aug. 1, 2016 and expiring July 31, 2018: Paula Manning, SAIA President, Executive Vice President and part-owner, Century Elevators Manning has been a member of SAIA since 1998. A 5th generation Texan, Manning has a clear vision … Read more
Skanska Adds New Hires, Promotes Key Players
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Skanska recently added several new hires and promoted key players—including two superintendents—to further build the firm’s skills in the data center construction and consulting marketplace. Greg Houle returns to Skanska as a New York-based project superintendent having previously worked for the company from 2010 to 2014. Houle has overseen new construction and retrofit data centers, as well as end-of-life equipment replacements in active data centers. He will play a key role in planning the method of procedures to ensure facilities never experience a single moment of down time when working in an active environment. Joe Hagne … Read more
Al Arjona is Promoted to Senior Superintendent at MYCON
MCKINNEY, Texas – Al Arjona was recently promoted to senior superintendent with MYCON General Contractors. Arjona began his career with MYCON in 2004 and has been involved in many notable projects in South Texas over the years. As a senior superintendent, he demonstrates effective leadership, organizational and time-management skills while proactively managing client relationships.
Consigli’s Patricia Palmiere Receives “Women in Preservation” Award from Preservation Massachusetts
BOSTON, Mass. – In recognition of Patricia Palmiere’s work and leadership to preserve timeless landmarks across Massachusetts, Preservation Massachusetts recently awarded her the Paul & Niki Tsongas Award. Palmiere is a project manager for Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Since 1988, Preservation Massachusetts’ highest honor, the Paul E. Tsongas Award, has recognized the very best in historic preservation efforts, individuals and achievements in our Commonwealth. This year, the group celebrated the success, leadership and accomplishments of “Women in Preservation” marked by the re-naming of the pivotal award to the Paul and Niki Tsongas Award as a fitting tribute and recognition of … Read more