D. Scott Risch Brings 25+ Years of Construction Experience to New Role

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D. Scott Risch, CSP, CHST, has joined Rosendin as its vice president of environmental, health, and safety. Risch brings over 25 years of experience in the global construction industry building cross-functional, multi-site teams dedicated to keeping workers safe. As VP of EHS, Risch will lead new initiatives to ensure workplaces are safe and secure, while building upon the company’s commitment to the health and wellness of every employee and craft worker. Risch recently served as a director of health, safety, and environmental for The Walsh Group – Walsh Construction & Archer Western, overseeing programs supporting $6 billion in construction services … Read more

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Kraus-Anderson Milwaukee Adds Staff

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Kraus-Anderson Milwaukee (Wisconsin) is bolstering its staff and has hired Jordan Guth as project manager, Ray Zauner as superintendent and Rachel Orta as project coordinator. Jordan Guth previously served as a project manager at Greenfire Management Services in Milwaukee. He also was the founder and designer at Duck Duck Guth, LLC. Construction veteran Ray Zauner has been a site superintendent for 31 years, where he has managed projects in the retail, commercial, multifamily, healthcare, industrial and food industries. Most recently, he was a superintendent for KVG Building Corporation. Rachel Orta comes to Kraus-Anderson from Generac Power Systems in Waukesha, where … Read more

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Poettker Construction Announces Promotions

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Poettker Construction Company recently promoted its staff members. On the Field Operations Team, Corey Jasper was promoted to director of field operations and Stan Kuhl was promoted to general superintendent. Jasper joined Poettker Construction in 2016 as a field superintendent after working for multiple commercial construction firms throughout the St. Louis, Missouri area. With over 25 years of experience, he most recently served as a general building superintendent, overseeing field personnel performance and coordinating workforce for the company’s building projects. Under his direction, the average field operations team increased by 54% over four years. Kuhl has been with Poettker Construction … Read more

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A Chat with Octavous Crosby, Superintendent at Barton Malow

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Living the dream By Chris Maday Schmidt Octavous Crosby began working at Barton Malow 20 years ago as a carpenter journeyman before transitioning into his role as superintendent. Throughout the past two decades, he’s served as the superintendent on many different projects, from K12 education to sports and entertainment. With his background as a skilled carpenter, he has the experience of working in a hands-on environment with the capability to either perform the work himself, or direct a work crew onsite. Join Construction Superintendent as Crosby shares his passion for people and his daily role, the person he credits as … Read more

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A Chat with Scott Wilkins, Senior Project Superintendent at The Christman Company

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Communicating expectations, navigating challenges & delivering a job well done By Chris Maday Schmidt With nearly three decades working in the construction industry, Scott Wilkins joined The Christman Company in 2019 and serves as senior project superintendent. His background includes oversight of large-scale projects, including industrial parks, multi-unit and custom residential and office buildings and municipal and higher education projects. Wilkins is an effective communicator with strong leadership skills, committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment through the development of staff and the encouragement of teamwork. Join Construction Superintendent as Wilkins shares the best advice he received early … Read more

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