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
A Chat with Corinne Lawler, Superintendent at JE Dunn Construction
Laughter, communication drive camaraderie + success By Chris Maday Schmidt Corinne Lawler, superintendent with JE Dunn Construction, began her career with the general contractor as an intern a half-dozen years ago. She eventually transitioned into a full-time position as project engineer before her promotion to superintendent this past spring. Join Construction Superintendent as Lawler talks about the importance of field experience and relationship building with her teams, as well as the role she played on a couple inhouse committees, one thing she wishes someone had told her before she started out in the trades, and more. (Q) Where did your … 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
A Chat with Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, Project Superintendent at Hensel Phelps
Passion, pride + personal empowerment create path for success By Chris Maday Schmidt Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, project superintendent at Hensel Phelps for the past 15 years, brings an engineering and design perspective to her current role, thanks to diverse experience both in the office and the field. In addition, she serves as a role model for females in the industry, as well as an advocate for mental health and suicide awareness and prevention. Join Construction Superintendent as Lehrman-Schmid shares her introduction to careers in construction, to how she eventually came to manage a $450+ million airport modernization project — plus her … Read more