KCASA Names McCownGordon Large General Contractor of the Year

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — McCownGordon Construction was selected as the Large General Contractor of the Year by the American Subcontractors Association of Kansas City during their Kansas City Construction Industry Awards banquet held Friday, May 6. Mitchell Fuemmeler, of McCownGordon, was also named Project Manager of the Year. Fuemmeler has been with McCownGordon since early 2013. According to Brett Gordon, president of McCownGordon, “Mitchell truly exemplifies our core values. He approaches all that he does with integrity and his positive outlook and problem-solving abilities make him a highly valued member of our team.” The purpose of KCASA awards program is … Read more

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Scott Wells Joins Stevens Construction

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – Scott Wells has recently joined Stevens Construction as senior superintendent. Wells joins the company with more than 20 years of construction experience with a specialty in senior care construction. Prior to joining Stevens Construction, Wells served as senior superintendent for construction management firm where he completed more than $400 million in commercial construction, including the 400,000-square-foot Terraces at Bonita Springs, a SantaFe Senior Living Community. Wells will manage the onsite field supervision of commercial and healthcare projects, specifically handling inspections, safety meetings, daily job reports, cost reports and all tasks that are instrumental to the success … Read more

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Kitchell Promotes Two Master Builders to General Superintendent

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PHOENIX, Ariz. – Kitchell has recently promoted two long-time employees, Dave McDermed and Steve Wilson, to the position of general superintendent. McDermed has worked for Kitchell for close to 14 years. In his 38-plus years in the construction industry, he has delivered more than $1 billion in construction, including notable projects for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, HonorHealth, UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, University of Arizona Medical Center, Arizona State University and Banner Health, among many others. McDermed’s successful track record includes technology, industrial, manufacturing, hospitality and mixed-use projects. Wilson began his career at Kitchell as an apprentice carpenter in 1980. He … Read more

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Dockter Named Gilbane General Superintendent in Reno

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RENO, Nev. – Danny Dockter has recently been named Gilbane Building Company’s general superintendent for the Reno, Nevada area. As a four-year veteran with Gilbane, Dokter’s responsibility for local projects will include ensuring worker safety, adherence to project schedules and delivering quality projects to Gilbane’s clients and partners. Dockter has been with Gilbane since 2012 and has more than 30 years of construction industry experience, starting with his apprenticeship in the Carpenters Union Local 971. Dokter has delivered a multitude of successful and award-winning projects including being a past recipient of the firm’s Paul J. Choquette Safety Excellence Award.

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Steel Erection Leaders Receive Awards at 2016 SEAA Convention

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Steel Erectors Association of America recently honored two individuals for their service to the steel erection industry at its 44th Annual Convention and Tradeshow. Eddie Williams, CEO and chairman of Buckner Companies, Graham, North Carolina, was named Person of the Year, while Pete Walker, retired president of Phoenix Steel Erectors, Haymarket, Virginia, received Lifetime Membership. 2016 Person of the Year “Eddie is our senior statesman, and his wise counsel and suggestions over the course of more than 60 years have shaped this association and the industry as we know it today,” said Alan Sears, Awards chairman … Read more

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