SAN DIEGO, Calif. — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has promoted Robert Betz to senior vice president for the company’s San Diego office. Betz assumed this position following a six-month transition period working in tandem with Ron Hall, former executive vice president of the San Diego office, who recently retired from McCarthy after 25 years with the firm. Having joined McCarthy in 1994, Betz has accumulated 18 years of expertise serving in various leadership roles for McCarthy’s Southern California Division. In his new position as senior vice president, he is responsible for the financial performance and overall operations of McCarthy’s San … Read more

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

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

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