ROCKLAND, Mass. — John Grace and Chris Dennis have joined Integrated Builders, Inc.’s  expanding team of construction professionals. As project superintendents, Grace and Dennis will oversee all phases of onsite construction with subcontractors through coordinated efforts with each of the firm’s project managers. “As we continue to take on some of the region’s exciting new projects, we are pleased to welcome top talent to the team,” comments Jay Dacey, president of Integrated Builders. “John and Chris each bring a wealth of industry knowledge and will play integral roles as we continue to deliver successful projects for our clients.” Prior to … Read more

TEMPE, Ariz. — Taking an important first step toward defining the revitalized appearance and function of a new Sun Devil Stadium, Arizona State University announced it has hired the design professionals who will bring the vision into sharper focus—Gould Evans and HNTB Corporation. “We have reached an important milestone in the reinvention of Sun Devil Stadium,” said Ray Anderson, vice president for University Athletics. “While preliminary conceptual work has been done for purposes of planning and programming considerations, today's announcement means we are shifting gears and that the vision starts being transformed into concrete plans.” While plans are proceeding, the … Read more

By Chris Schmidt In this issue, Construction Superintendent visits with Bob Tierney, general superintendent at Tocci Building Companies in Woburn, Mass., where he was promoted in 2001 after seven years of exemplary performance as a superintendent. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and holds the Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License and is OSHA 30 certified. Tierney possesses a calm demeanor and ability to quickly assess and resolve problems. In his opinion, the single most important quality he would tell an aspiring superintendent he or she must possess to get the job done right is … Read more