KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Skanska USA’s building business unit, a provider of construction management, preconstruction and design-build services, has hired Robert Skinner as a vice president for its Michigan operations. In his new role at Skanska, Skinner will utilize his more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry to create new business opportunities across the Midwest. He will also be responsible for overseeing all Skanska health care construction projects in the region. Skinner’s construction experience has included working on a variety of health care projects, including replacement hospitals, surgical suites, radiology, children’s programs, cardiovascular centers and other complex renovations. … Read more

Gilbane Building Company has named John Fumosa vice president and district manager of its New Jersey office operations. In this position, he will lead the New Jersey team in serving a broad variety of both public and private clients throughout the state. Fumosa is a 37-year veteran of the construction business and has built an impressive track record of delivering major facilities for builders in the New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York markets. In those roles he oversaw a broad range of responsibilities related to higher education, healthcare, corporate, sports and other facilities. George Cavallo, executive vice president for Gilbane, … Read more

LAS VEGAS — Kristine Young, the chief executive officer of Des Moines, Iowa-based Miller the Driller, became the first-ever woman to lead the U.S. construction industry. Young, who was sworn in as president of the Associated General Contractors of America, will oversee the trade group’s work on behalf of the commercial construction industry. “I”m humbled that this association has always treated me as a fellow contractor that happens to be a woman, instead of a woman that happens to be a contractor,” said Young. “Being the first is never about being alone; it took the time energy and encouragement of … Read more