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
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.
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
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
A Chat with Superintendent Mike Harney, Superintendent at Blach Construction
Leading by example, maintaining personal connections are top drivers By Chris Maday Schmidt With more than 35 years in the construction industry, Mike Harney joined Blach Construction with a special background in handling projects for Monterey Bay attractions, such as The Preserve, Bernardus Lodge and the Stevenson School and, most recently, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Bechtel Center for Ocean and Leadership, located in Monterey, California. In his role as superintendent, Harney oversees all field construction and operations and is responsible for building layout and coordination, subcontractor performance, quality assurance and jobsite safety. Join Construction Superintendent as Harney talks about the … Read more