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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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 Mike Poole, Superintendent at Barton Malow

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Maintaining momentum & managing the worker shortage By Chris Maday Schmidt Superintendent Mike Poole boasts 54 years in the construction industry. He began as a laborer, became a carpenter and moved up to superintendent where he’s served in this capacity for the last 30 years—the past 16 at Barton Malow. Join Construction Superintendent as Poole talks about the most valuable tools he works with on a daily basis, the best advice he’s ever received and the biggest change he’s seen since beginning his career more than five decades ago. (Q) With your background working on stadium expansions, what types of … Read more

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A Chat with Coleby Cyrtmus, Vice President Site Operations at HITT Contracting

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It begins with a can-do, will-do attitude every time By: Chris Maday Schmidt Coleby Cyrtmus began his construction career as a carpenter, and he joined HITT as a superintendent in 1988. Promoted to vice president of site operations in 2015, he brings more than 40 years of construction experience to the company’s projects. Cyrtmus was an instructor in ABC Virginia’s Carpentry Apprenticeship program and is actively involved in training programs at HITT. Join Construction Superintendent as Cyrtmus bridges the gap between old-school and new-school industry insights. (Q) Talk a little about what your role as VP of site operations entails … Read more

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A Chat with Tom Arrington, General Superintendent at JE Dunn Construction

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Respect, retention and doing it right the first time By Chris Maday Schmidt Tom Arrington serves as general superintendent – JE Dunn Construction – East Region. He has a wide variety of project experience, with a focus on large-scale, complicated projects. His market sector expertise includes commercial, educational, mission critical and advanced manufacturing. A 39-year veteran of the construction industry, Arrington has been with JE Dunn for more than a decade. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is OSHA 30-hour and CPR trained. Join Construction Superintendent as Arrington shares his … Read more

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