The constants of safety, change & forward movement By Chris Maday Schmidt Rick Fisher is a senior superintendent at Robins & Morton with 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Specializing in healthcare construction, Fisher has been based in Florida over the last two decades. In his role, he collaborates with the preconstruction team throughout the design process to develop the schedule, provide constructability reviews and prepare a site utilization plan. Following preconstruction, he oversees field operations to ensure a clean, safe and orderly jobsite. Join Construction Superintendent as Fisher discusses building in the Stone Age, advice that works … Read more
The Christman Company Promotes Wayne Cochran to Senior Superintendent
Wayne Cochran has been promoted to senior superintendent at The Christman Company at the contracting firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee. “Wayne has more than 30 years of construction experience and does an outstanding job of orchestrating the efforts of our trade contractor partners and craftworkers on our most complex projects,” said Marty Gibbs, vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. “His commitment to building lasting relationships benefits not only our company’s clients, but also the next generation of builders.” Cochran, originally hired by Rentenbach Constructors Inc., provided valuable leadership when the company merged with Christman … 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.