JE Dunn has hired Jared Propst to the role of senior superintendent in its Savannah, Georgia office. Propst has been in the construction business for 16 years. He previously worked in commercial construction in San Francisco, California where he worked on various high-rise residential projects. He is currently the superintendent on the Chatham County Courthouse project. As senior superintendent, Propst oversees overall field management, including schedule development, safety management, logistics planning and coordination between trade partners and designers. He will also have direct supervision over all field operations. Propst enjoys spending time with his family and going to the gym … Read more
Jonathan Humble Named Honorary Member of International Code Council
Jonathan Humble, FAIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, regional director of the American Iron and Steel Institute’s Construction Technical Program, was installed as an Honorary Member of the International Code Council during the ICC’s recent Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This recognition is bestowed on an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the ICC. “We congratulate Jonathan on this recognition by the International Code Council,” said Robert J. Wills, P.E., AISI’s vice president, construction. “Over the years, Jonathan has made many important contributions utilizing cold-formed steel to advance building performance and enhance safety measures. He joins four … Read more
A Chat with Fred Kravetz, Senior Project Superintendent at SR Construction
The staying power of core values, relationships By Chris Maday Schmidt Fred Kravetz, ASHE, CHC, senior project superintendent with SR Construction, brings over 30 years of construction experience in healthcare, hospitality, commercial and retail markets. With more than two decades under his belt at SR, and a member of both the American Society for Health Care Engineering and the Associated Builders and Contractors, he provides training, supervision and guidance on a daily basis to all team members onsite and is an excellent liaison between project stakeholders. Join Construction Superintendent as Kravetz shares his biggest career and project challenges, working around … Read more
A Chat with David Hanen, Superintendent at Haselden Construction
Flexibility, resiliency promote longevity on the job By Chris Maday Schmidt David Hanen, a superintendent at Haselden Construction, started building houses at age 14 and — although not sure he ever planned on making it a career — has worked in construction throughout Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Region for more than 25 years. Not only does he bring flexibility and resiliency to his role, he also places top priority on safety and infection control. Join Construction Superintendent as Hanen shares the ups and downs of mountain building, the ever-evolving economy and today’s labor and materials shortages, as well as a project … Read more
Tom Porter Joins Stevens Construction
Tom Porter has joined Stevens Construction as superintendent. Bringing 32 years of experience, Porter has completed more than $350 million in healthcare and commercial construction. He is highly skilled in complex, healthcare projects situated in occupied facilities, fully understanding infection control and project containment protocols. As superintendent, Porter oversees all subcontractors on Stevens Construction’s healthcare projects, ensuring subcontractors achieve schedule and quality goals, while maintaining a safe jobsite. Porter has received his Construction Quality Management for Contractors, OSHA 30-hour, first aid and CPR certifications.