Balfour Beatty hires new senior VP for Houston division

Balfour Beatty Construction announced named John Waltz as senior vice president for the Houston division’s Large Projects group. In this role, he will help the company grow its presence in Houston as a leading contractor for vertical construction projects. “We”ve had great success providing clients with interior construction services in the Houston area for 31 years,” said Steve Mechler, president of Balfour Beatty Construction’s Houston division. “John brings additional strength to the growing Large Projects group in our Houston office, helping us to expand our operations and better serve our clients.” Balfour Beatty Construction’s Houston division began as SpawMaxwell Company, … Read more

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Kitchell Contractors Names Dan Pierce President

PHOENIX, Ariz. — One year after being promoted to senior vice president at Kitchell, Dan Pierce has taken the helm as president of Kitchell Contractors, Inc. “Dan is a natural leader with a deep knowledge of our industry and a keen sense of how to move our business forward,” said Kitchell Corporation President and CEO Jim Swanson. “He has been a part of growing our business for the past 30-plus years, and is the right person to move Kitchell forward and focus on enhancing our core business.” Pierce takes the helm of KCI as Kitchell Corporation closes one of its … Read more

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AGC CEO Releases Statement in Response to President's Jobs Proposal

The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in support of President Obama's jobs proposal, during a media event in Washington, D.C. with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood: “As the president made clear last night, too many Americans are out of work or underemployed. Nowhere do we see that problem more severely than within the construction industry. Although construction represents only 4.5 percent of the U.S. workforce, construction workers have accounted for over 20 percent of the jobs lost. Today the industry's unemployment rate is 13.5 percent — significantly higher than … Read more

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Skanska Hires Robert Skinner as Vice President of Operations

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

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Skanska Hires Russ Alcorn to Lead National Federal Center of Excellence

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Skanska USA announced its Federal Center of Excellence, whose nationwide team of experts leads the industry in construction services for government facilities, has hired Russ Alcorn as vice president. In his new role at Skanska, Alcorn will utilize his 33 years of experience in federal construction to provide expertise and assistance with Skanska’s federal construction projects across the United States. His responsibilities include helping to identify federal pursuits, reviewing federal solicitations and assisting with proposals and presentations to federal agencies. “Skanska USA has a long history of being the go-to construction management firm for government clients who … Read more

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