ACCEND Construction Welcomes Industry Veteran as General Superintendent

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ACCEND Construction LLC, a new general contracting firm with a fresh approach to commercial construction, has hired Tony Fontanetta as general superintendent. In his position, Fontanetta will oversee projects to ensure they are completed within budget, on schedule and in accordance with client specifications. Fontanetta will also ensure that jobsite safety and quality control are maintained during projects. Over the course of his 34-year career, Fontanetta has overseen 6.5 million square feet of construction including office interiors, hospitality and restaurant projects, new construction and heavy renovations. In his previous position, he helped oversee and grow the field from $0 to … Read more

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A Chat with Tony Creed, Senior Superintendent at TDIndustries

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Construction challenges, industry changes & must-have tech tool By Chris Maday Schmidt Tony Creed, senior superintendent at TDIndustries, began his career as a sheet metal helper. Through hard work and determination, he has become the company’s leading superintendent for data center projects. One of Creed’s major commitments has been Lean initiatives. He has seen the industry change to incorporate these processes, but has also seen what happens when a project development team does not have complete buy-in from all partners. Join Construction Superintendent as Creed offers words of wisdom to his younger self and to aspiring superintendents, the biggest change … Read more

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McCarthy Adds 26-Year Industry Veteran to its Northern Pacific Region as Project Director

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has added Ann Poppen as project director for its Northern Pacific Region. Drawing on more than 26 years of experience in design, planning, preconstruction design phase services and project execution, Poppen will directly oversee projects from development through occupancy. She serves as part of the Sacramento Business Unit in the company’s Roseville, California office. As project director, Poppen will lead project teams and is working on the planning phases of the firm’s newest high-rise project, Stanislaus County’s New Modesto Courthouse, with construction set to begin in early 2020. She is responsible for overseeing a collaborative integrated … Read more

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A Chat with Kevin O’Keefe, Project Superintendent at McCarthy Building Companies

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Persistence and adaptability get the job done By Chris Maday Schmidt With 12 years of industry experience, Project Superintendent Kevin O’Keefe has been with McCarthy Building Companies since 2006. He is the project superintendent for Erlanger Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where a strong team is making a big difference. Join Construction Superintendent as O’Keefe talks about team building and buy-in, prioritizing safety, the unique challenges of constructing healthcare facilities, technology’s influence in the field and where he thinks things are headed. (Q) Do you have a particular routine in your work day? If so, please describe it. … Read more

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A Chat with Kasie Bowden, Project Superintendent at Hensel Phelps

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Motivation, satisfaction and all things Women in Construction Operations By: Chris Maday Schmidt Kasie Bowden, project superintendent, LEED AP, at Hensel Phelps, lives for a great challenge. She says it’s what makes coming to work so appealing each day. Join Construction Superintendent as Bowden talks about her involvement with Women in Construction Operations, advice for women considering a job in construction and her take on the skilled trade worker shortage, plus the challenges of juggling multiple hats on one project and what makes her tick. (Q) What was the catalyst that led you to a career in construction? In college, … Read more

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