A Chat with Octavous Crosby, Superintendent at Barton Malow

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Living the dream By Chris Maday Schmidt Octavous Crosby began working at Barton Malow 20 years ago as a carpenter journeyman before transitioning into his role as superintendent. Throughout the past two decades, he’s served as the superintendent on many different projects, from K12 education to sports and entertainment. With his background as a skilled carpenter, he has the experience of working in a hands-on environment with the capability to either perform the work himself, or direct a work crew onsite. Join Construction Superintendent as Crosby shares his passion for people and his daily role, the person he credits as … Read more

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A Chat with Dan Wagner, Senior Project Superintendent at The Boldt Company

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Collaboration + sheer determination = training ground for success By Chris Maday Schmidt Dan Wagner is senior project superintendent at The Boldt Company, where he’s worked more than two decades. Based out of the Sacramento, California office, he’s a seasoned leader who guides the field operations team to fulfill the overall project goals. In addition, he’s been on ground zero for The Boldt Company’s most massive healthcare projects. Join Construction Superintendent as Wagner shares how he played a part in helping to create safer workspaces, the ins and outs of some of the most memorable healthcare projects in his career, … Read more

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A Chat with Kasie Bowden, Project Superintendent at Hensel Phelps

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Motivation, satisfaction and all things Women in Construction Operations By: Chris Maday Schmidt Kasie Bowden, project superintendent, LEED AP, at Hensel Phelps, lives for a great challenge. She says it’s what makes coming to work so appealing each day. Join Construction Superintendent as Bowden talks about her involvement with Women in Construction Operations, advice for women considering a job in construction and her take on the skilled trade worker shortage, plus the challenges of juggling multiple hats on one project and what makes her tick. (Q) What was the catalyst that led you to a career in construction? In college, … Read more

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A Chat with Casey Blake, Project Superintendent at BNBuilders

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Establishing, maintaining successful working relationships on the jobsite By Chris Maday Schmidt Casey Blake is a project superintendent with BNBuilders and 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Much of Blake’s experience has been in the construction of large corporate headquarters, life science, healthcare, education and commercial construction projects. He has extensive experience with contract negotiations, estimating, building codes and regulations, materials purchasing and site management. Join Construction Superintendent as Blake shares what’s new in the industry, key takeaways about Lean and green and the attributes that make up a quality super. (Q) What is the biggest difference you … Read more

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A Chat with Michael Peck, Operations Manager & Superintendent at IWR North America

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Focusing on priorities, an attitude of gratitude are key By Chris Maday Schmidt With almost four decades under his tool belt at IWR North America, Michael Peck’s background includes field experience from journeyman to operations manager – building enclosures & superintendent. Today he is in charge of day-to-day operations with a focus on quality control, labor management, material and equipment procurement and safety, and is responsible for 93 field employees. Join Construction Superintendent as Peck shares project challenges, time-management tricks and tips for the budding superintendent. (Q) What types of communications tools do you use most often when supervising your … Read more

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