ALACHUA, Fla. — NCCER announced Katrina Kersch has been appointed as a senior director and chief operations officer. Kersch started her position June 12 at NCCER’s headquarters in Alachua, Florida. The senior director/chief operations officer position was created to accommodate the need for additional leadership for the growing organization. She will oversee daily operations of the following departments: Product Development and Revision, Program Services and Credentialing and Compliance Services. Kersch will report directly to NCCER President Don Whyte. “We are excited to have Katrina join our team,” Whyte said. “As the construction industry continues to grow, we are growing as … Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Vista Solar announced the completion of a 118-kW high efficiency SunPower solar power system for national builder DPR Construction. The system, which was designed, engineered and installed by Vista Solar, is expected to generate at least 158,000 kilowatt hours of clean energy each year and help DPR Construction achieve net zero energy consumption at its new San Francisco, Caliornia office, meeting 100 percent of the building’s annual electricity needs. “Since this is DPR Construction’s first net zero energy-designed regional office in the Bay Area, it was critical that we chose the right partner and solar technology … Read more