David Hollowell Receives TEXO Superintendent of the Year Award

TEXO recently honored TDIndustries’ Senior Superintendent David Hollowell with its Specialty Superintendent of the Year award at its Holiday Award Gala. Recipients demonstrate technical ability, team-building skills, quality/project success and personal character. Hollowell, a 42-year partner, was also part of a group to receive a Distinguished Building Award for the Frost Tower project. His dedication to his work there, as well as his leadership, earned him the individual award. “David believes in honest and transparent communication that supports the team and produces results, while encouraging growth opportunities for his fellow partners,” Production Manager Mike Feagan said. “He is effective at identifying potential issues before they become a problem and, … Read more

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A Chat with Shawn Morrison, Senior Superintendent at Haselden Construction

Working toward common goal, encouraging accountability help garner team buy-in  By Chris Maday Schmidt Shawn Morrison, senior superintendent, has been with Haselden Construction for more than 20 years and is well-respected in the industry. In his role, he oversees all Haselden’s projects in the Western region. He earned his B.S. in management, is a LEED Accredited Professional and certified in stormwater management, CPR and first aid; he also holds Healthcare Construction Certification. Join Construction Superintendent as Morrison talks about his background on high-profile projects, as well as employment alongside his brother, unique challenges working in the Aspen area and how … Read more

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Bruce Bacon Joins Sundt Construction as Preconstruction Manager

Bruce Bacon recently joined Sundt Construction, Inc. as the preconstruction manager in its Transportation Group, Texas District. After earning his bachelor’s in construction management from Louisiana State University, Bacon began in the industry as an assistant superintendent and worked his way up to estimating manager. He brings over 30 years of experience in construction and has worked on many multimillion-dollar projects, totaling over $15 billion within the last ten years.

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Jack Grove Joins JE Dunn Construction’s Savannah Office

Senior Project Engineer Jack Grove has joined the Savannah, Georgia office of JE Dunn Construction, after relocating from Nashville, Tennessee, where he was part of the JE Dunn staff. Grove will continue serving as a senior project engineer, supporting general project management tasks including managing project buyout, budgeting/forecasting, materials procurement and owner and trade partner relationships. A five-year industry veteran, Grove’s project portfolio includes the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, Pace Academy New Upper School in Atlanta, Thrive at Jones assisted living facility in Huntsville, Alabama and Innovation Center, a multi-tenant office building in Columbia, South Carolina. Grove holds a Bachelor of … Read more

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Don Whelchel Joins JE Dunn Construction as Superintendent

Industry veteran Don Whelchel has recently joined JE Dunn Construction as a superintendent in the company’s Charlotte, North Carolina office. In this role, Whelchel provides general leadership and management of various aspects of projects, from managing project teams and planning construction sequencing to supervising budgets, safety and quality. Whelchel’s experience in construction spans 45 years and includes serving on project teams for the VA Health Care Center Charlotte and Encore SouthPark luxury residential community in Charlotte. An alumnus of Clemson University, Whelchel holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction. Whelchel formerly served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board, the … Read more

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