Construction Executive

03/07/2024

Last month, Skanska USA announced Heather Askins as the director of business development for its North Carolina and Virginia building operations. With over a decade of experience in business development and professional engineering and vast experience and knowledge in the AEC industry, Heather is a great example of the growing representation of women dominating the industry.

Check out updates on other promotions and appointments in the industry here: https://i.mtr.cool/jdhhnxhgki

03/06/2024

For Darlene East, president and CEO of Holes Inc in Houston, Texas, the growth of her business required consistent communication with clients and "extensive involvement in industry associations, like ABC,"—in order to have more candid conversations with industry leaders and gain constructive insight for business development plans.

Get insight from ABC Top Performer companies on how construction companies can grow their businesses in this article: https://i.mtr.cool/corhtrdmdj

03/06/2024

"Anything you can do, I can do better." 🎵👷
With men comprising nearly 90% of the construction industry’s workforce, which fields within construction are intentionally seeking to recruit women?

During , we're highlighting insight from Sue Kuchler, a safety services consultant for Sentry Insurance, as she dives into why she highly recommends companies recruit more women to the field or positions of safety management:

As a safety consultant, Sue Kuchler enjoys collaborating with builders and contractors to help keep their employees safe, and leads as an example to recruit more women to the field or positions of safety management.

03/06/2024

The future looks promising for aspiring construction managers; if they want the opportunity, all they have to do is take it.

"The number of opportunities per student is far in excess of the number of students we have...Most seniors have multiple offers, with many getting 10 or more. Companies should not wait until they are close to graduating," said Wayne Sheppard, department head and assistant professor of construction management at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Reflect on the construction industry's talent shortage and get insight into effective talent-recruitment strategies for the next generation of construction managers with interviews from construction management students from LSU College of Engineering—including members from LSU's team who won Student Chapter of the Year honors at ABC National’s 2023 Construction Management Competition in our recent article here: https://i.mtr.cool/aidmnwkwcq

03/05/2024

Maybe pipe dreams do come true. ✨ Jessie Cannizzaro, founder of Milestone Plumbing, Inc. and 2024 chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Board of Directors, went from graduating from ABC of Wisconsin’s plumbing apprenticeship program in 2009 to opening up her own plumbing business just two years later.

Nearly 13 years later, women-led Milestone Plumbing has been able to flourish because of its uniqueness, family-oriented company culture and hard-working employees.

Learn more about Jessie's road to success in the trades and Milestone's pre-apprenticeship program during here: https://i.mtr.cool/qktmlaykfj

03/04/2024

ABC Convention 2024 is just around the corner 🎉Find CE at our "All Hands on Tech" booth in the exhibit hall, where attendees can get hands-on demonstrations of different construction technologies with Transfr Inc., Smartapp, Trimble Inc. and FIU College of Engineering and Computing.

See you there! https://i.mtr.cool/uokputviit

03/04/2024

We are kicking off with our recent interview spotlighting Khara Hillis—vice president, project manager and estimator at Konell Construction & Demolition Corp

Khara began her career in construction as a truck driver and laborer at a small, one-person, owner-operated firm. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Khara embraces the intensity of her job and loves challenging and complex projects.

Learn more about Khara's career and her advice to those considering a career in construction here: https://i.mtr.cool/jblepyohhi

03/01/2024

🚨 New issue alert! CE's March issue is all about attracting and highlighting those who represent the very best in the construction industry.

From the promising future of construction management students to spotlighting Jesse Cannizzaro—who is raising the bar for women in construction with her successful plumbing business—this issue is a must-read. Plus, you won't want to miss out on additional content, including advice on company growth from ABC Top Performers, intriguing projects (like a courthouse with a secret underground tunnel) and more.

Start reading now: https://i.mtr.cool/mdlehzcbsz

02/29/2024

Exciting news! CE's website redesign is officially LIVE 🎉

"This redesign was a strategic endeavor, with the goal of elevating how our content resonates with our audience... Many of the decisions that drove our 2023 print magazine redesign were made in anticipation of this launch. The two properties—print and digital—complement each other and serve distinct purposes for the diverse and changing needs of ABC members and CE’s entire readership.”

Huge thanks to THOR Design Studio for their monumental role in making our vision a reality. Check out CE's new website—now equipped with high-quality visuals, engaging content and an improved user experience: https://www.constructionexec.com/

“The magazine’s vital content meets industry leaders where they are, facilitating the exchange of knowledge on best practices in construction."

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02/29/2024

Former chief transformation officer of Zurich Insurance Group Kathleen A. Savio was recently named to Brown & Brown Insurance's board of directors.

Check out updates on other promotions and appointments in the industry here: https://i.mtr.cool/ltqznkeksh

02/29/2024

This 1930's Catholic hospital was once considered an "ultra-modern" and "luxurious" facility, with its initial funding valued at $300,000 during the start of the Great Depression.

Now, the 90-year-old hospital and Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, has begun a new chapter through its transformation into the new, $ 70-million-dollar City of Knoxville’s Public Safety Complex.

Read more about the project with details from Messer Construction Co. here: https://i.mtr.cool/tmnmchnvnb

02/28/2024

Neeslville Middle School in Germantown, Maryland, will be sporting a new campus makeover this September, thanks to Henley Construction Co., Inc the general contractor for the project. The campus makeover will consist of the school's brand-new sports fields and facilities.
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02/28/2024

Take a look at this guide to rescue capital—a financial lifeline extended to distressed projects and property owners facing economic hardship.

Get the most frequently asked questions on rescue capital and actionable advice to find new sources of funding here:

Project developers and owners facing economic difficulties are looking for alternatives to traditional financing solutions. One possibility is rescue capital.

02/27/2024

ABC Convention 2024 is the can't-miss construction event of the year--will you be there?

Find CE at our "All Hands on Tech" booth in the exhibit hall, where attendees can get hands-on demonstrations of different construction technologies with Transfr Inc., Smartapp, Trimble Inc. and, of course, pet Boston Dynamics' famous robo-dog—courtesy of FIU College of Engineering and Computing. 🐕 🤖

See you there! https://i.mtr.cool/zkhqqflrez
ABC National

02/23/2024

Are you waiting for someone else's permission to grow professionally or personally? Do you need a leader to motivate and inspire you? The truth is, no one is coming to save you. You can either sink or swim.

Leadership coach, speaker, author and ABC 2024 Convention speaker Ryan Leak teaches (or reminds) people to swim by instilling the core idea of self-leadership—giving people ownership of their own career and their own development.

Get a snippet into Ryan's opening session at ABC National's Convention 2024 in March with CE's interview here: https://i.mtr.cool/grjpimpvyh

02/22/2024

Congrats to John Harbert II for his recent promotion to senior vice president of strategy at Harbert Management Corporation 🎉. John will now spearhead HMC’s strategic planning initiatives, including data management, technology strategy, ESG implementation, business development and capital formation.

Check out updates on other promotions and appointments in the industry here: https://i.mtr.cool/ntknjdayff

02/20/2024

Curious about the state of construction salaries? Moss Adams Careers 2023 report has the answers. How might these insights affect prospective talent and those who want to advance their career further in the industry? 💼📊

02/20/2024

"Recent legislative changes in the state of New York could signal how workers’ compensation cases move forward across the country and impact business owners in the space."

The tides are shifting in the construction industry when it comes to legal matters—and business owners could feel the brunt of it.

02/19/2024

02/14/2024

Happy from CE 💗💗

02/14/2024

🎉 New Names and Faces: Last month, Diane Grossenheider joined McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. as a senior business development manager for the St. Louis region, where she will be playing a pivotal role in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities for vertical building projects in science and technology, commercial, education and healthcare.

Check out updates on other promotions and appointments in the industry here: https://i.mtr.cool/gwtokvrnkq

02/14/2024

Rogers-O'Brien Construction on is getting up close and personal with game-changing construction technology by creating an immersive virtual experience using virtual-reality platforms and advanced technology from Procore Technologies to simplify project management processes while working on the renovations of UPPERROOM Dallas.

The $16-million project renovations of the south Dallas church expands the original 18,000-square-foot warehouse space to 28,500 square feet, incorporating a prayer room that can hold at least 1,650 people, a child-care center, a coffee shop and 11 restrooms. Find out more about the project here: https://i.mtr.cool/bhtqpnbrmm

02/13/2024

"The increasing demand for Construction Chemicals in various residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure applications drives the market."

Get premium insights into the global construction chemicals market with a global industry assessment and forecast by Vantage Market Research: https://i.mtr.cool/lcbxnovnmh

02/13/2024

See the 35th National Craft Championships in action at ABC Convention 2024 in Kissimmee, Florida, on March 13-15!

Register now: https://abcconvention.abc.org/ABC-Convention-2024/Registration

02/09/2024

✨ Every night is girls' night in Sophia's dream house.

When the Make-A-Wish America contacted Appleton, Wisconsin–based company Consolidated Construction Co. . to build a playhouse free of charge for 10-year-old Sophia— whose liver transplant medications cause photosensitivity, increasing her risk of skin cancer and making it difficult for her to play outside—CCC's employees were excited to use their skills for a worthy cause.

🤔 So how did CCC create the 12-by-12-foot, 14.5-foot high playhouse? The cost of the $18,000 project to make Sophia's dreams come true was significantly reduced due to community donations, Make-A-Wish contributions, employee-donated labor and a little help from Sophia and her four siblings.

🏠 Read about Sophia's reactions to the big reveal and the project here: https://i.mtr.cool/cnrcmhmlvv

02/08/2024

From meeting with other member companies in the basement of a Holiday Inn to today serving as ABC's top volunteer leader, ABC 2024 National Chair and president of Henley Construction Co., Inc Robert "Buddy" Henley's nearly four-decade career in construction continues to thrive due to his commitment to doing his father's company justice every day and his ability able to adapt and evolve.

Take notes and learn from Buddy in our cover-story profile here: https://i.mtr.cool/jgmudiimnu
ABC National

02/08/2024

New opportunities and advantages may be present through current infrastructure spending due to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which guarantees $500 billion in funding across construction and other initiatives.

Get more insight with an overview of the infrastructure investment and jobs act with Rich Meene, principal in government contracting at CohnReznick LLP, in our article here:

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorizes $550 billion in new funding for infrastructure projects. Here's how to position your company for success when pursuing these opportunities.

02/07/2024

Walkable communities? Count us in. Portland's newest $19-million, 475-foot-long, 24-foot-wide carbon-steel Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, constructed by HP Civil Inc., spans over Interstate 84 and two railroad lines to connect Portland's fastest growing neighborhoods—Lloyd and Central Eastside.

02/07/2024

🎉 New Names and Faces: In December, The Houston Engineers Week named Woolpert Senior Vice President Melvin Spinks as the 2024 Houston Area Engineer of the Year. Check out updates on other promotions and appointments in the industry here: https://i.mtr.cool/loxamkvdbg