WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Associated General Contractors of America announces the release of a first-of-its-kind decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the projects they build.

The new resource, titled The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry, is part of the association’s broader efforts to make sure construction firms play a leading role in crafting carbon reduction measures for the industry.

“This new tool will help firms understand the basics of tracking carbon emissions, including who is responsible for those emissions, how to track them and what are the best ways to cut them,” said Jeff Shoaf, chief executive officer of the AGC of America. “This is the first document of its kind written by contractors, for contractors, to help them assess the impacts of the projects they are hired to build.”

The new resource outlines a four-step process firms can follow to work with partners to confirm who should be accountable for various carbon emissions associated with a construction project. It also outlines how to document who is accountable for those emissions to limit surprises and risks for everyone involved in a construction project.

A task force established by the AGC of America in early 2023 authored the playbook.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – CBRE welcomes Destiny Willis back as a marketing specialist on its Midwest marketing team.

The commercial real estate company’s Midwest marketing headquarters is in Indianapolis.

SWANSEA, Ill. – Holland Construction Services welcomes Rachel Shriver as its new proposal manager.

With 17 years of construction industry experience, Shriver holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Missouri.

Pictured are Helmkamp Construction’s Brian Bechard (Director of Preconstruction), Andy Reynolds (Senior Estimator), Rob Johnes (President & Owner), Brandon Howard (Superintendent) and Kyle Ogden (Vice President).

EAST ALTON, Ill. – Helmkamp Construction won the 2024 General Contractor of the Year in its category at the ASA (American Subcontractors Association) Midwest Council’s 2024 awards gala on April 20.

The award categories included General Contractor of the Year, Outstanding MEP Subcontractors, Outstanding Specialty Subcontractors and Service Provider/Supplier of the Year. The ASA Legacy Award, and GC Field & Office Employees of the Year, were also recognized at the gala.

In addition to the companywide award, Brandon Howard, a Helmkamp superintendent for the past 18 years, won General Contractor Field Employee of the Year.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Kyle Cole has joined the engineering firm Garver as its water business team leader.

Cole’s experience includes 10 years of working as a field construction engineer and later as a designer of water and wastewater systems.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Architectural firm Kahler Slater celebrates the promotion of Joseph Sinnett to VP.

As VP and team leader, Sinnett will continue to lead projects nationwide for the firm’s residential and hospitality clients.

MILWAUKEE, Wis – Katie Fritsch has been promoted to CFO by Lee Mechanical.

She possesses extensive financial and mechanical industry experience.

DENVER, Colo. – Jeff Miller has been promoted to senior construction manager by PCL Construction.

Miller initially began working at PCL as an intern.

DENVER, Colo. – Abby Nuetzel has been named partner and director of preconstruction at i2 Construction LLP.

Nuetzel’s experience includes tenant and capital improvement projects.

DENVER, Colo. – Ken Botkin has been promoted to partner and director of field operations at i2 Construction LLP.

Botkin possesses decades of construction industry experience.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hoefer Welker has promoted IT director Chris Smalley to vice president.

Smalley has years of expderience as a specialist in the architecture and engineering sector.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bryce Crady, a founding principal of Apex Engineers Inc., has been named the company’s first CEO.

The 20-year-old commercial and residential structural engineering design and inspection firm was co-founded by Crady, Clayton Hess and Theron “Terry” Barton.

BLOOMSDALE, Mo. – Chad Kiehne has joined Bloomsdale Excavating as its newest project engineer.

Kiehne has 27 years of construction industry experience.

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Bloomsdale Excavating is looking ahead at its 78^th year in operation. This excavating company, headquartered in Bloomsdale, Mo., is involved in general contracting, road and rail construction as well as residential, commercial and industrial projects.

Soon after returning from service during World War II, in 1946 Marvin Drury, the founder of Bloomsdale Excavating, started the company, naming it after the southeast Missouri town in which it is rooted. The busy, multifaceted man owned a feed store and grocery store at the time while also working in excavating, trucking and well drilling. Drury recognized that it would be better to focus all his energy on one thing to be successful, and that became his excavating business.

Marvin Drury and his business partner began by building ponds and terraces for farmers and excavating gravel from area creek beds with a dual-wheeled Ford tractor and a two-ton dump truck. In 1948, Marvin’s decision to purchase a five-ton, 6×6 Army truck named the Shield Bantum – the same model he had driven in Germany and swore he’d never set foot in again – opened the door to jobs digging residential basements, installing public water supplies and sewage collection systems. In 1950, Drury bought out his business partner for $8,000 to become the sole owner of Bloomsdale Excavating Co., Inc. 1950 also saw Marvin’s brother, Ralph, join the business helping develop the utility installation scope of work as well as other ventures along the way. Drury would parlay his skills into commercial and industrial development as well as site work and slip-form paving. Marvin’s six sons (Tom, Larry, Wayne, Chris, Paul and Patrick) eventually joined the family business, expanding the company with a substantial amount of highway work throughout the 1980s and 1990s as larger site work came in during the 2000s. The 2010s saw the second and third generations (Scott, Gina, Craig and Kyle) expanding the territory of the company becoming a recognized brand of high quality, performance and safety throughout the Midwest and southern states.

Today, Bloomsdale Excavating continues its efforts in the federal, residential, environmental, energy, mining and quarry and project development markets performing work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and numerous private-sector clients. Bloomsdale Excavating has been third generation-run since 2012 with President Scott Drury (Marvin’s grandson) at the helm, while also adding its first fourth-generation family member, Trevor Drury (Scott’s son), to the team in 2023.

Bloomsdale Excavating believes strongly in relationship-driven, value-based contracting and setting the bar in the industry.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Alberici has hired Shelley Scalzo Brown as vice president of safety.

In this role she will oversee the implementation of the company’s safety program and build on its “Make It Personal” safety approach that focuses on personal ownership and accountability for safety.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Midwest-based Russell, a commercial construction and real estate development firm, welcomes Daniel Conaway as director of operations in its St. Louis headquarters.

Conaway joins Russell with more than 23 years of experience in the construction industry.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection partnership donated services and materials to upgrade wiring in its 600^th home for low-income, disabled and elderly St. Louisans as part of an enduring partnership with Rebuilding Together St. Louis.

For the 21^st year, an army of volunteer electricians and electrical contractors made improvements, including eliminating electrical hazards, to 15 homes in St. Louis. The partnership is comprised of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 1 and the St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association.

On April 20, more than 200 IBEW Local 1 electricians and 18 NECA and IBEW-signatory contractors fanned out from the IBEW Union Hall to make the repairs. Among the 15 homes repaired were three owned by veterans of the armed services.

“It is especially valuable to have the IBEW/NECA experience in installing electrical wiring and fixtures that comply with safety codes,” said Elaine Powers, executive director, Rebuilding Together St. Louis. “We often encounter electrical hazards that can create unsafe living conditions. IBEW/NECA ensures repairs are performed correctly.”

The dangers are often hidden behind walls including exposed wires. IBEW/NECA also encounters overtaxed circuits and circuit panels that were improperly installed by an amateur.   In addition to fixing electrical hazards, the IBEW/NECA partnership also installed new lighting, ceiling fans and other fixtures.

Since 2003, the Electrical Connection has donated more than $2.3 million in labor and materials to improve more than 600 homes for low-income, disabled and elderly St. Louisans.

The Electrical Connection represents the largest number of licensed commercial and residential electrical contractors and skilled electricians in the region with a searchable data base at www.electricalconnection.org.

Electrical Connection, NECA and IBEW signatory contractors who donated service trucks and tools in the Rebuilding Together effort this year included:

For 30 years, Rebuilding Together St. Louis has provided free home repair to low income homeowners, including older adults and veterans, so they may remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. Since its founding, the organization has rehabbed more than 4,000 homes; 70 community spaces and touched more than 57,000 lives. For more information visit www.RebuildingTogether-STL.org or call (314) 918-9918.

AURORA, Ill. – A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, the nation’s largest metal deck distributor, is launching its rebranding campaign with an updated logo, website, digital newsletter and all new marketing and promotional materials.

“After 26 years, we decided it was time to update our branding while still maintaining our identity,” said Carm Termini, marketing director of A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply. “Our new logo better suits the marketing demands of a digital era, better reflects our products and resonates well with the industries we serve.”

A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply has more than 54 years of experience in the industry and a complete inventory of metal roof deck, form deck and composite floor decks in stock now at 15 locations including: Albany, N.Y.; Atlanta, Ga; Aurora, Ill.; Columbus, Ohio; Fort Worth, Texas; Greensboro, N.C.; Hagerstown, Md.; Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Ind.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Kansas City, Mo.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Orlando, Fla.; San Antonio, Texas; and St. Louis, Mo.

PARK RIDGE, Ill. — The American Society of Safety Professionals has named Matthew F. Herron its 2024 Safety Professional of the Year.

Herron, a safety engineer and ergonomics specialist, has been an ASSP member for 13 years and has helped advance occupational safety and health in many ways.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Jackson Lautenschlager has joined Russell’s St. Louis office as senior preconstruction manager.

He brings more than 12 years of experience in the industry, including industrial and multifamily housing experience.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. – Lawrence Group welcomes Ray Wong as managing principal of the architectural firm’s Florida operations.

Wong possesses more than 20 years of architectural experience with an emphasis on health care design.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Chad Pigg joins EnviroForensics as director of brownfields and economic development.

His experience includes a career with the Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management, the city of Anderson and numerous private clients.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – JD Haines has joined the Indianapolis office of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. as a principal in the firm’s environmental practice.

He is a licensed professional geologist.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Home Builders Association, on behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation, has donated $20,000 to Rebuilding Together Saint Louis’ executive director Elaine Powers (right). Also pictured is HBA member Mark Jansen with RubinBrown LLP who sponsored Rebuilding Together’s donation request.

The donation will be used toward Rebuilding Together Saint Louis’ Rebuilding Day Program. Rebuilding Together revitalizes neighborhoods in partnership with the community by rehabilitating the houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and the disabled, so that they may continue to live independently in comfort and safety. Rebuilding Day is the organization’s annual one-day blitz where volunteers make home repairs and a lasting impact on home owners in the St. Louis Metro area.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kolby Menard has been promoted to operations manager at MW Builders.

In his new role, Menard will continue to help MW Builders foster strong, lasting client relationships.

He has been with the company since 2012.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nolan Cisper has been promoted to operations manager at MW Builders.

Cisper joined MW Builders in 2020 and has more than 11 years of construction experience.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Matt Holderbach joins DLR Group as a project architect.

He has more than 10 years of experience in community-oriented, commercial and institutional projects.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – IBC Traffic welcomes Steven Donahue as a senior estimator for the company’s traffic division.

Donahue has 17 years of construction experience.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Associated General Contractors of Missouri is seeking nominations for its “Show Me Excellence in Craftsmanship” Award.

The award, which was introduced last year at the association’s annual gala in November, recognizes an exemplary trade employee who emphasizes safety on the jobsite and demonstrates company values, an exceptional work ethic and superior skill in his or her craft. Ninety percent of the nominee’s daily job duties must include the use of construction tools and equipment.

Nominators must be a member of the AGC of Missouri. Nominations may be made by the craftworker’s employer or general contractor for the project, or by the craftworker’s local union (the local must be affiliated with the AGCMO).

August 15 is the nomination deadline. The award recipient will be honored at the association’s awards gala on Nov. 7.

For more information and to nominate, see https://www.agcmo.org/WCM/Hidden_Links_and_Documents/ShowMeExcellence.aspx

By KERRY SMITH

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo./St. Louis, Mo. – Associated General Contractors of Missouri President Len Toenjes and Safety VP Brandon Anderson traveled across Missouri on April 16 to spread the message of awareness for those who labor in work zones and are at the mercy of motorists.

As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 15-19, Toenjes and Anderson hosted speaking events in Jefferson City, Mo. and St. Louis, Mo.

“I’m here representing the 525-plus members of the AGC of Missouri, many of whom are out on Missouri’s roadways and bridges today and throughout the year, building and repairing to make our highways and roads safe for drivers,” said Toenjes. “As a long-time partner with MoDOT, we want the best for Missouri drivers, MoDOT workers and our contractors’ road crews, engineers and suppliers to come home safely.”

Anderson shared alarming statistics that in 2023, 35 individuals were killed in work zone crashes in Missouri. “That’s 35 families whose lives were changed forever,” Anderson said. “Between 2019 and 2023, 114 people were killed in work zone crashes in Missouri.”

A statistic that weighs heaviest on him, Toenjes said, is the total of 35 MoDOT employees who have been killed in the line of duty since 2000, 16 of these deaths occurring in highway work zones.

“Over the past four years alone, 5,017 people were injured in Missouri work zone crashes,” he added. “That’s approximately 10 people each day who were injured…again, far too many.”

Anderson reported that the top five contributing circumstances for work zone crashes are:

• Improper lane usage
• Following too closely
• Distracted driving (cell phones as a major contributor)
• Failing to yield
• Driving too fast for conditions

Last year, Missouri saw 58 work zone crashes and 5 fatalities that stemmed from distracted driving. According to MoDOT, 63 percent of vehicle occupant fatalities during 2023 were not wearing a seatbelt.

“If we can all just remember to fasten our seatbelts, put down our phones and pay attention and slow down in work zones, these stats can and will change, and we’ll all get home safely,” Toenjes said.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Laura Jack is welcomed as deputy leader for environmental planning by Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Associated General Contractors of Missouri will present a cutting-edge technology experience for construction industry professionals in Missouri and beyond May 1-2 at the St. Charles Convention Center.

The former Design Construction Technology Conference that took place for 10 years has been reimagined as AGCMO’s Architecture Engineering Construction Technology Conference.

AEC TechCon looks beyond Building Information Modeling and Virtual Design and Construction to encompass the entire construction ecosystem. From trade craft workers to C-Suite executives to owners, this conference offers something for everyone.

AGCMO is partnering with these organizations to deliver an immersive conference experience: AIA-St. Louis, NECA-St. Louis, DBIA-Mid America Region, SMACNA St. Louis and MCA of Eastern Missouri.

Conference breakout sessions will include phone apps that can be used for field training, mental health and communications across  companies, safety sessions, workforce issues, cybersecurity, IT and infrastructure and more.

AEC TechCon sponsors are Autodesk and Procore. Other exhibitors include Milwaukee Tool, Revizto, UKG, Pearl Solutions Group, Throttle.Net, Tyfoom, Seiler Instrument and Click Safety.

Join the AGCMO in St. Louis for two days of meaty keynotes, comprehensive breakout sessions, a happy hour and great networking! For more information, see https://www.agcmo.org/aectc

SMPS St. Louis is hosting “Summer Soc-AI-l: AI 101 and 201.”

This half-day educational event will be a hands-on, deep dive into artificial intelligence’s transformative applications available today and in the future. Kristin Kautz, CPSM and Lori Grubbs, CPSM of JAM Idea Agency will share implementable insight into AI uses for your organization, empowering you to help chart your firm’s path into the many AI tools available.

Developed specifically for the AEC industry, this session will showcase tools and examples of how you can improve meeting efficiency, client research, proposals, photo/video creation, presentations, website and SEO enhancement and more. AI is impacting every aspect of the AEC industry; this seminar will equip you with how to improve efficiency, increase productivity and save time and money.

Topics covered include:

• What is AI
• How AI works
• Why now
• Challenges and opportunities
• Applications
• Impact
• Future-thinking

Event details

When
Wednesday June 5, 2024
11-11:30 – Registration and networking
11:30-3:30 – Presentation; Buffet lunch will be served at 12:30
3:30-5 – Happy hour

Where
SqWires Restaurant & Market
1415 S. 18th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104

Fee
$150 for SMPS members
$200 for non-members

Registration link
https://smps-stl.org/meetinginfo.php?id=173&ts=1712088275

About JAM Idea Agency

JAM Idea Agency specializes in providing tailored guidance, consulting, and training to architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms on how to leverage the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your business operations. Because every firm is different regarding talent and resources, our approach is customized to their unique needs and abilities, and we work closely with you to understand their specific business processes, technology infrastructure and organizational culture to ensure that the AI solutions we recommend align with their goals and objectives. We provide end-to-end consulting services, from initial planning and strategy development to implementation and ongoing support.

About SMPS St. Louis

SMPS is a national organization to advocate for, educate and connect marketing and business development professionals within the AEC industry. SMPS St. Louis is one of more than 60 regional chapters, providing St. Louis area professionals educational and networking opportunities.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Jane Maddox, CPA, was named a partner in tax at Anders CPAs + Advisors effective January 2024. After joining the firm in 2011, Maddox built over a decade of experience specializing in tax planning strategies for individuals and privately held businesses involved in real estate development, investment and construction. As the leader of the firm’s Real Estate and Construction group, Maddox provides valuable consulting on topics from cost segregation analysis to the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction and overall tax compliance.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Julia Deien and Jason Gotway, co-practice leaders of Anders Technology, were named partners of the firm effective January 2024. After joining the firm in 2006 and working her way up to a leadership role, Deien leads a team that brings a dynamic technology approach to businesses in the construction industry, among others. Using her expertise, she consults, designs and implements solutions that align their technology strategy with their organization’s goals.

Gotway holds over 15 years of experience at the firm, helping businesses enhance their technology and cybersecurity strategy. He has deep expertise consulting with construction companies on strategies and products to protect against evolving cybersecurity threats for both in-office and remote workers.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Lamar Johnson Collaborative has promoted John Talavera to principal.

Talavera has worked at LJC since 2005 and previously served in the roles of associate principal and senior associate.

PARK RIDGE, Ill. – The American Society of Safety Professionals has elected a new president.

Pam Walaski, senior program director with Specialty Technical Consultants and adjunct faculty member for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has 30 years of experience in the safety profession and served as ASSP’s director-at-large from 2018-2021.

National Work Zone Awareness Week has been successful in spreading awareness for work zone safety across the country because of participation from organizations and individuals just like you. Hundreds of companies and individuals reach out to ATSSA on social media each year using hashtag #NWZAW.

NWZAW 2024 is April 15-19, hosted by Maryland Department of Transportation. NWZAW highlights the deadly dangers of inattention at highway work areas. The 2024 weeklong commemoration includes:

• Work Zone Safety Training Day – April 15
• National kickoff event – April 16
• Go Orange Day – April 17
• Social media storm – April 18
• Moment of Silence – April 19. The moment of silence was started in 2022 to remember the men and women whose lives were lost in a work zone incident.

Participate and make your voice count on the importance of work zone safety.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Gerald A. Von Alst, 91, of Belleville, Ill. passed away on April 7.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Von Alst began his career as a lather, which sparked his passion in the construction industry.

In 1989, he began owning and operating Swansea-based Von Alst Operating LLC with his wife and family. He retired at age 73.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth, their four children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial gifts may be dedicated to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to St. Teresa Catholic Church in Belleville.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — S. M. Wilson Chief Marketing Officer Amanda Bohnert and Twehous Excavating Marketing and Procurement Manager Katey Twehous were honored at this year’s Associated General Contractors of Missouri Annual Conference for their leadership and continued contributions to AGCMO’s Women of STEEL.

AGCMO President Len Toenjes presented the award at the association’s annual conference April 1-3 in Kansas City, Mo.

Bohnert and Twehous were recognized as Chair(s) of the Year for their outstanding contributions to Women of STEEL and the AGCMO. Both women were instrumental in creating Women of STEEL in 2021 and have continued to work as co-chairs to assist women in “Seeking To Engage Elevate and Lead” in their careers at all levels of the construction industry. Women of STEEL seeks to engage and provide women with professional development and networking opportunities. In addition to events held throughout Missouri, the organization has an annual conference in Lake of the Ozarks, which welcomes women from across the state.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Naseeruddin Iman has joined Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC as a staff engineer.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Korte Company is honoring the dedicated service of two of its longstanding employees.

Brad Obermark is celebrating 36 years working for the design-build contractor.

Cindy Johnson is celebrating 35 years of service to The Korte Company.

PARK RIDGE, Ill. – Leslie Rex Stockel, Ph.D., has been named as the American Society of Safety Professionals’ 2024 William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator award recipient.

After a lengthy, successful industry career, Stockel joined the Oklahoma State University faculty in 2016 in the Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology program.

She will be honored at the ASSP’s annual conference in early August.

EL PASO, Texas – Jordan Foster Construction has been recognized for having the nation’s top construction safety and health program in 2023 by the Associated General Contractors of America.

The association, which oversees the prestigious Construction Safety Excellence Awards – an annual ranking of construction safety and health programs – noted that 57 other companies were also selected as winners for their commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control.

“The firms’ commitment to safety is lifesaving and we want to acknowledge and honor that achievement,” said Todd Roberts, the association’s senior vice president and president of ERS Inc. in Jackson, Miss.  “Jordan Foster Construction is finding new, innovative and effective ways to overcome the construction industry’s safety and health challenges.”

Jordan Foster Construction was judged and selected as the grand award winner from among 21 first-place winners across six occupational divisions. Roberts noted there are multiple winners because the awards are distributed for several divisions and categories, based on the amount and type of work performed. CSEA winners, he said, are selected by a panel of five independent safety and health professionals within the construction industry. Finals judging for the awards program took place during the contractors’ association’s annual convention in San Diego, Calif.

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Contegra Construction Co. welcomes Hunter Richardson as an equipment yard and grounds maintenance associate.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Vestal Corp. has hired Ken Konecnik as a senior architectural designer.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Russell Co.-built 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis has been selected from 925 submissions as a finalist by Hospitality Design.

The hotel opened in Summer 2023 at 1528 Locust Street. The structure, built in 1926, originally served as a YMCA.

Winners will be selected April 30.

WASHINGTON, D. C. – The 2024 recipient of the AGC of America’s CSPY award is Jamie Dabbs, a distinguished safety professional currently serving as the vice president of safety, health and environmental at TD Industries.

Dabbs’ journey in the construction safety field is a representation of why he was chosen. His achievements, initiatives and everyday efforts led to him being honored with this prestigious award.

The Construction Safety Professional of the Year award recognizes specific workers who have assisted member organizations in achieving a particularly high standard of safety excellence. Nominees have demonstrated technical expertise in the field of safety and health, contributed to the advancement of that field with innovative ideas and shown leadership in establishing, maintaining and implementing programs at the jobsite and to their direct reports. They must work for an AGC member company as a corporate, regional, project safety or health professional.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Associated General Contractors of America announces that Thomas Brown, president of Encinitas, Calif.-based engineering firm Sierra Pacific West, will serve as the AGC’s new board president.

Brown has a long record of service to the AGC, including working as vice president for the past two years and 11 years as board president prior to that.

He also serves on the board of directors for the National Transportation Research Group.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The architectural and engineering firm Stanley D. Lindsey and Associates, Ltd. has promoted Jason Perry to vice president.

Perry joined Stanley D. Lindsey and Associates in 2004 and has served in the roles of design engineer, structural engineer, senior structural engineer and associate principal.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tyler Baldridge has been promoted to project executive at Bell Construction Co.

He joined Bell Construction in 2018 as a project manager and began leading the special projects division in 2022. Now, Baldridge is overseeing work on proejcts across various markets.

He also serves as a board member for the Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rick Bruining has been promoted to director of justice at Bell Construction Co.

Bruining joined Bell Construction in 2022 as a project executive and has more than 37 years of industry experience.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Millstone Weber announces its promotion of seven professionals:

Dave Kaestner to EVP and CFO

Bob Leingang to EVP and Chief Engineer

Eric Waterkotte to VP of Safety

Arissa Calvert to DEI Manager

Mike Cimo to Project Manager

Rick Crain to Project Superintendent

Curtis Daniels to Chief Estimator

NEW YORK, N. Y. – Project Management Advisors, Inc. has promoted Jerry Maffia to New York Vice President and GM.

Maffia possesses more than 40 years of experience as an architect, owner’s rep and construction manager.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Angela Van Dyke has joined HGA as associate vice president in business development for health care.

Van Dyke is connecting HGA’s planning and design expertise with healthcare clients throughout the Midwest.

She is a graduate of Concordia University.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Landscape architect Matthew Blackburn has joined the firm of Bayer Becker.

A Purdue University graduate, Blackburn’s experience includes developer-led urban development, streetscape improvements and district placemaking initiatives.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – American Structurepoint welcomes Renee Ross as VP to lead the company’s market sectors across Texas.

With more than 27 years of industry experience, Ross is leading in engineering, project management, sales and operations in the architecture and engineering sectors.

AUSTIN, Texas – Becky Winovitch has been promoted to principal at the design firm of O’Connell Robertson.

As the firm’s director of architectural quality, Winovitch leverages 25 years of architecture experience and contractor relationships to support technical resolution of construction documents.

BOSTON, Mass. – Architecture Firm Ci has hired Keirsten Deegan as an industrial manufacturing practice leader.

She will lead the design firm’s industrial manufacturing practice which includes supply chain, heavy and light manufacturing, distribution and e-commerce, food and beverage and controlled environment agriculture facilities.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Joshua Moore has been promoted to director of preconstruction and principal in the Kansas City office of Kadean Construction.

Moore joined Kadean in 2015 and previously held the position of project director.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kadean Construction announces the appointment of Matt Hartung to the new role of operations director at Kadean’s Kansas City office.

Hartung is contributing to the overall management of construction operations.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – ARCO Kamsas City welcomes Mark Johnson as director of business development.

Johnson is working with the ARCO team to provide best-in-class design-build solutions for clients throughout Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Christi Driver has joined Woodard & Curran as its national business development leader.

She is directing the firm’s public sector client service division.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Carl Aderhold has joined Midas Construction as an assistant superintendent.

Prior to his work in carpentry, Aderhold was a welding inspector and a senior quality analyst.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Midas Construction has hired Matt Haenchen as a superintendent.

Haenchen has nearly 20 years of experience including carpentry and field operations.

By KERRY SMITH

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Heat prevention, union walk-around designation/representation and helmets were among the topics an expert construction safety panel covered during the Associated General Contractors of Missouri’s annual convention April 2 in Kansas City, Mo.

A panel comprised of safety professionals from a number AGCMO-member construction firms shared details on the industry’s efforts to understand, comply with and provide feedback on the latest construction safety and health regulatory policy from OSHA.

Panel members included: Jeff Montgomery, safety director at IWR North America; Kevin Cannon, senior director of safety, health and risk management with the AGC of America; Courtney Hobbie, director of safety at Kozeny-Wagner; Joe Shryock, icon Mechanical safety director and Brandon Anderson, VP of safety at AGCMO.

Heat prevention in outdoor and indoor work settings is back on the front burner of OSHA safety regulations, according to Cannon. “Back in 2021, companies petitioned OSHA to issue a federal standard for this, but the agency refused,” said Cannon. “In September of 2023, OSHA convened a small business regulatory enforcement fairness panel. The AGC put forward three contractor members to participate in the process.”

Public comments submitted to OSHA late last year included establishing a contractor requirement to keep a daily log of extreme daily temperatures and corresponding safety-specific actions – such as the number of breaks per hour – when trigger temperatures, either hot or cold, materialize during jobsite working hours. The final report, Cannon said, stated that OSHA needs to allow flexibility in enabling a company to define how it handles construction worker climatization. AGC still believes OSHA’s language is vague on this topic.

The panel also articulated the latest nuances related to OSHA’s union walk-around rule. “Back in 2012 and 2013, in terms of representation, OSHA allowed a third-party individual to represent the project on an agency walk-around and allows non-union employees to select anyone to represent an employer on one of these safety and health site walk-arounds – such as a community activist, a worker advocacy group rep or a number of others not directly involved in the job,” Cannon said, indicating that in September 2016, OSHA was sued by the National Federation of Independent Business over this because of unclear language. Regardless of the legal action, OSHA published its final rule on April 1 of this year and it goes into effect May 31.

On the topic of hardhats vs helmets, Anderson urged companies not to wait until construction safety helmet are required to try them out and gain much greater protection against severe injuries or death from falls and other accidents.

“Do helmets cost more? Absolutely,” said Anderson, “but they cost much less than a brain injury. Protecting our workers is essential.”

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Billy Spence has joined the industrial brokerage team at Colliers International.

He specializes in industrial leasing, tenant representation and investment sales.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Dan Lesinski has joined the industrial brokerage team at Colliers International.

He specializes in industrial leasing, tenant representation and investment sales.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – BRR Architecture has promoted architect Megan Whitman to senior vice president.

She currently leads a studio focusing on the grocery store, retail and c-store markets.

EAST ALTON, Ill. – Helmkamp Construction Co. announces the appointment of Austin Cichon as safety director of the company.

With this strategic hire, Helmkamp continues its dedication to maintaining the highest safety standards across all its projects and client markets.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – PARIC Holdings has appointed Kyle Lopez as its new chief executive officer.

Former CEO Joe McKee is moving into the role of chairman.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Veteran broadcast journalist Carol Daniel has joined the team at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis as its new director of the Save Our Sisters Women’s Empowerment Program.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Ashley Rau has joined Christner Architects as a senior interior designer and project manager.

She has 18 years of experience in leading workplace and corporate interiors projects.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Christner Architects welcomes Alexandra Mei as it new director of landscape architecture.

Most recently, Mei worked at Merritt Chase where she designed projects including local plazas, large school playgrounds and districtwide master plans.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Get an in-person look at how windows are manufactured and impact tested at Winco Window Company’s Factory Tour and Window Testing Demonstration. Winco Window Company, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of commercial and architectural aluminum windows, will be hosting this informative event at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30^th at Winco’s plant at 6315 Maple Avenue in St. Louis.

“We’re in tornado season now with hurricane season coming up,” said Kurtis Suellentrop, vice president of sales and marketing at Winco Window Company. “This is a good opportunity for architects, glaziers, contractors and property developers to review window systems for new build and renovation projects and plan accordingly.”

During the factory tour, Winco representatives will discuss different glazing methods including traditional window, tornado-resistant and hurricane-resistant. Two testing demonstrations using a water spray rack and an air cannon will be performed, one for hurricane testing and the other for water window testing. Both provide a comparable simulation of what windows endure during high-pressure, storm-like conditions.

Testing protocol focuses on impact-protective systems and covers procedures for conducting impact, static and cyclic pressure testing of components of the storm shelter envelope. For any type of storm, the emergency shelter must withstand up to 250 mph winds. This also takes into consideration the impact of airborne debris and water infiltration due to wind-driven rain.

“Our history as a pioneer and innovator guides us in engineering products designed to preserve, protect and perform,” said Suellentrop.

A BBQ buffet lunch will be served after the testing.  AIA credits for attending architects will be available.  To register, visit here.  Registration is limited.

For more information, contact WINCO Window Company at (314) 725-8088 or visit www.wincowindow.com.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Kyle Gustafson has been promoted to assistant project manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

Having joined the company in 2021, Gustafson recently served as a project engineer. He has worked on retail and educational projects including the addition and renovation of Spoede Elementary in the Ladue School District.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Rebecca Reifel to project manager.

Reifel has worked on several projects including her current work with Columbia Public Schools, where she is project managing the district’s Columbia Area Career Center construction.

Reifel joined S. M. Wilson in 2021.

BMF Workforce Events Added in Cape Girardeau and Bethany

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The popular Build My Future showcase event for high school students is reaching out to even more Missouri teens this fall. The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) has added new interactive events highlighting careers in the construction industry on Oct. 8 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau and Oct. 23 at the Northwest Missouri State Fairgrounds in Bethany.

“Build My Future gives students an opportunity to spend a day in the construction industry through a hands-on, interactive showcase,” said Leonard Toenjes, CAE, AGCMO’s president. “More than 11,500 students participated last year and we look forward to expanding our reach in both southeast and northwest Missouri this year.”

Students can register through their high school and will travel to the event via school bus. (Home schoolers are also welcome and can register directly.)  All students will receive a BMF t-shirt, sling bag and safety glasses. The day will start with a safety talk by industry safety personnel, then participants will visit various stations with hands-on experiences with such activities as carpentry, sheet metal, welding, tile laying, power line installation/repair and large equipment operation. A bag lunch will be served at the event, which is free to all students.

Toenjes, who started his career as a carpenter, says that more and more teens are starting to seriously look at the trades as a career choice. “The work can sometimes be challenging, but also very rewarding. There’s nothing like viewing a building you’ve help build, a bridge you’ve created or a hospital or senior living center you’ve helped construct in your community. It’s amazing to see the impact your work makes each and every day. Interestingly, students are often surprised by the amount of technology and innovation used in construction, and by the variety and scope of available jobs. Salaries are highly competitive and offer attractive benefits.”

Missouri hosted its first BMF event in Springfield in 2017 and AGCMO jumped in as an organizing sponsor with additional events held in Sikeston and Jefferson City in 2021. Since then, the program has grown across the state with BMFs reaching more than 11,500 students in 81 of Missouri’s 114 counties in 2023. More than 1,125 educators and volunteers also attended. The following 2024 programs are scheduled:

• April 24/25 – St. Charles – St. Charles Family Arena
• September 18 – Upstate (Macon)* – Macon County Fairgrounds
• September 25 – Gateway (St. Louis)* – STLCC @ Florissant Valley
• October 8 – Southeast (Cape Girardeau)* – Show Me Center
• October 16 – Central (Jefferson City)* – Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds
• October 23 – Northwest (Bethany)* – Northwest Missouri State Fairgrounds

*AGCMO is organizing sponsor

AGCMO is currently seeking vendor companies, sponsors and participating high schools for both of its new locations. For information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/25ahkemh.

For more information or to sign up, contact Charlyce Ruth, SW MO Manager/Workforce Development, at (417) 425-3390 or cruth@agcmo.org.

SEATTLE, Wash. – BRR Architecture has promoted Megan Whitman, AIA, IIDA, to executive vice president.

She has been with the firm since 2006 and currently leads a studio focused on the grocery, retail and convenience store markets while also overseeing the firm’s Seattle office.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Kelsey Sundet, AIA, has been promoted to vice president at BRR Architecture.

She joined BRR in 2010 and is now based in the firm’s Phoenix office. She oversees the design, production and construction administration for grocery and retail projects nationwide for large, multinational clients.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Angela Markley, JD, has been promoted to vice president and corporate counsel at BRR Architecture.

Angela has been with BRR since 2011 and serves the firm as in-house legal counsel.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jill Lyons, AIA, has been promoted to vice president at BRR Architecture.

With 30 years of experience providing full-scope architectural services in the retail food market, she works closely with clients in the grocery, restaurant, convenience store and travel center industries.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jennifer Lerner, CPSM, has been promoted to vice president of marketing and communications by BRR Architecture.

She joined BRR in 2018 and has since led the planning for and implementation of all marketing communications strategies, proposals, social media and digital campaigns, executive and internal communications efforts at the firm.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mary Beth Gregory, AIA, has been promoted to vice president at BRR Architecture.

After joining the firm in 2012, Gregory has served multiple clients, most recently working as project manager for one of the firm’s largest retail clients.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Robert Ciston, AIA, has been promoted to senior vice president at BRR Architecture.

His work with BRR spans more than 25 years.

Ciston currently leads a multi-office team that manages projects ranging from new fulfillment and distribution centers to micro fulfillment and last mile delivery conversions.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Guarantee Electrical Company announces and congratulates Project Biller Coordinator Elaine Sieger on 15 years with the company.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Roseann Locher has joined Golterman & Sabo Inc. as a sales representative on the G&S Architectural Products sales team. Her territory includes central and southern Illinois and seveal major school districts within the St. Louis region.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A&F Engineering LLC has hired Jeff Hill as vice president of transportation.

Jeff is leading current projects while growing the firm’s transportation design work.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Matthew B. Hall has been promoted to principal at Terracon Consultants Inc.

He is working with a group of 25 environmental team members.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Terracon Consultants Inc. announces its promotion of Christopher S. Green to principal.

Green has more than 25 years of experience and is a senior national account manager for Terracon’s financial, legal and investment sector based, in Nashville.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Smith Seckman Reid Inc. welcomes James Nyquist as a civil project engineer in the firm’s Nashville office.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – George Neuhof has joined Smith Seckman Reid Inc. as a security engineer.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – James Aker has joined Smith Seckman Reid Inc. as a GIS specialist in the firm’s Nashville office.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Lisa Moehle has joined Oakline Studio and McClain Construction as vice president of client development and strategy.

Moehle will shape the long-term, strategic positioning of the firms’ construction and architecture verticals.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Midland States Bank welcomes Tom Lally as its regional market president for the St. Louis area.

Lally possesses more than 25 years of finance, sales and consulting experience.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council proudly announces its 2024 nominees. This is the 31^st year ASA will recognize outstanding companies in the St. Louis construction industry. The winners in each category will be announced on April 20 during the Red Carpet Awards Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown St. Louis.

The four award categories include General Contractor of the Year, Outstanding MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) Subcontractor, Outstanding Specialty Subcontractor and Outstanding Service Provider/Supplier. Both general contractors and subcontractors are nominated based on criteria that includes bid ethics practice, safety policy and practices, jobsite supervision, scheduling coordination and project relations. The ASA-Midwest Council will also award special safety awards at the gala to qualifying members who have achieved work safety excellence in 2023.

The ASA Awards Gala is open to everyone in the St. Louis construction community. Tickets for the black tie-optional event are $250 and include valet parking. For reservations, visit www.asamidwest.com by April 10 to reserve your tickets and the event sponsorship that meets your company’s marketing goals.

2024 Nominees
(Nominees are placed in the appropriate category based on annual revenue)

General Contractor of the Year Nominees:

Category A

BSI Constructors

Clayco

Contegra Construction Co.

Kadean Construction

Tarlton Corporation

Category B

Goodwin Brothers Construction Co.

Kozeny-Wagner

McGrath & Associates

Musick Construction

Rhodey Construction

Category C

Eagan Building Group

G.S.&S. Construction

Helmkamp Construction Co.

Spiegelglass Construction Co.

Outstanding MEP Subcontractor Nominees:

Category A

Corrigan Company

Guarantee Electrical Company

Jarrell Mechanical Contractors

Murphy Company

Category B

Bi-State Fire Protection

C&R Mechanical

O.J. Laughlin Plumbing Co.

Pipe and Duct Systems

R.F. Meeh Co.

Outstanding Specialty Subcontractor

Category A

Affton Fabricating & Welding Co.

Flooring Systems, Inc.

H&G/Schultz Door

Titan Carpentry LLC

T.J. Wies Contracting

Category B

AME Constructors

Imperial Metal Company

Meyer Painting Company

Total Contractor Services LLC

Outstanding Service Provider/Supplier

JD Kutter

MJ Products

Nu Way

SFW Partners LLC

The Sherwin Williams Paint Co.

Too Creative

KANSAS CITY Mo. – Adam Cox has been named president of JE Dunn’s midwest region.

Cox, who has worked for JE Dunn for more than two decades, succeeds Paul Neidlein, who has been named JE Dunn’s president of its advanced facilities group.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Clayco welcomes John “Bubba” Chism to the life science team at Clayco’s St. Louis headquarters.

Chism has more than 40 years as a construction industry professional.

DENVER, Colo. – Charlie Carroll has joined DLR Group as a project manager.

He holds more than 17 years of experience in managing workplace and industrial projects.

OMAHA, Neb. – Lukasz Ciesielski has joined DLR Group as its K-12 education leader | associate.

He possesses 18 years of industry experience with expertise in 3D modeling.

ST. LOUIS –Alberici Constructors, Inc. has promoted John Smith to executive vice president, construction.

Smith has served Alberici and its clients for the past 17 years, most recently as vice president and market leader.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has named Anna Eisenbath as operations and warranty manager.

Eisenbath, who recently served as a project manager, joined the company as an intern in 2018 and has worked on many successful projects, including Target stores across the US.

In addition to her responsibilities as operations and warranty manager, Eisenbath will also support the professional development of the company’s operations team members with additional training and continued education opportunities. As a resource to all operations staff, she will focus on providing hands-on coaching to project engineers to support their job skill development and help onboard all new operations employees to understand our company’s operational policies and practices. Eisenbath will also assist in updating and maintaining the operations policy manual while assisting operation staff in using the company’s project management software.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Deen Rogers has joined the business development team at Wessler Engineering, Inc.

Image: SIBA CEO Donna Richter (left), Bob Calhoun (center) and Carpenters’ Dan Barger (right)

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Southern Illinois Builders Association recognizes Belleville-based Calhoun Construction, Inc. for 50 years in business and as a 50-year member of SIBA.

The certified veteran-owned small business was headed by Bob Calhoun, who retired in March at age 88.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. announces Adam Burns as its new president.

The seventh president in the engineering firm’s history, Burns has worked at CMT for 22 years.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Bradley University and an MBA from the University of Missouri – St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Breedon Group plc has acquired St. Louis-based BMC Enterprises, Inc. as of March 6 for $300 million.

Based in Great Britain and Ireland, Breedon Group is a vertically integrated construction materials group.

BMC (Breckenridge Material Co.) is a supplier of ready-mixed concrete, aggregate and building products.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sierra Pacific West Founder Thomas L. Brown has been appointed president of the board for the Associated General Contractors.

A construction industry professional since 1972, Brown has been an active member of the AGC of America for many years. He is a past president of the AGC’s San Diego chapter. In addition, Brown is a member of the Consulting Constructors Council of America.

Since the start of AGC Charities, Brown has been active in this endeavor and currently serves as chairman.

He is a veteran of foreign wars, serving in the U.S. Army Intel Group, 79^th Combat Engineers and was attached to the 10^th Special Forces Group in Europe.

DENVER, Colo. – Civil engineering group EPS Group Inc. has named Mike Koester as its CEO.

He brings 38 years of experience in oil & gas, chemical and manufacturing industries.

Image: Home Builders Charitable Foundation 2024 HBA President Jason Hughes presents a $17,400 donation to Marygrove Chief Development Officer Courtney Noto.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Home Builders Charitable Foundation has donated $17,400 to the Marygrove, a therapeutic residential treatment center.

The donation will go toward the replacement of flooring in the organization’s Rosewood and Cypress Cottages, which are part of Marygrove’s therapeutic treatment program and provide a home for 30 youth, ages 14-18, who are healing from past trauma. Marygrove serves approximately 100 children and young adults each day who are struggling with behavioral, emotional or other mental health issues. It offers a continuum of behavioral health programs to help the at-risk youth learn to manage their conditions and develop the skills needed to live a productive and healthy life.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nathan Hamm has bee promoted to senior vice president at SCS Engineers.

With more than 25 years’ experience in engineering, Hamm’s technical expertise includes wastewater treatment, solid waste engineering, alternative energy development and environmental remediation.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jared Davis has been promoted to land development division leader by OWN, Inc.

In his new role, Davis is overseeing and spearheading key initiatives companywide within the division.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mohamad T. Ibrawish has been promoted to principal by Terracon Consultants Inc.

His 22 years of geotechnical engineering experience is equipping Ibrawish to manage a diverse team of professionals in the Kansas City region.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – DIGroup Architecture announces the appointment of Kate Haas (left) and Debbie Koehler (right) to the role of associate.

Driven by an Architecture for Change mission, the firm develops designs to underserved and under-represented communities in which its projects are located.

Haas is an associate director of interior design.

Koehler is an associate director of marketing.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jessica Adams-Weber has been promoted to HDR’s North Central business development manager.

In this role, she is overseeing client services across 13 states.

Adams-Weber also serves as a mentor for HDR’s Young Professionals Group, actively promoting STEM in Kansas City schools.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – PMA Engineering has named Erin Rosenthal president.

She joined the firm more than 15 years ago as an intern. Rosenthal has been instrumental in guiding PMA Engineering toward attaining its Women’s Business Enterprise certification.

Rosenthal holds a master’s degree and bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Doug Doerr has been named president and CEO of SCS Engineers.

Doerr holds a civil engineering degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and an M.B.A. from the University of Kansas.

With more than 30 years’ experience, he specializes in solid waste and environmental services, overseeing successful projects spanning studies, permitting, compliance and design across diverse market sectors.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Carlie Aksamit has been promoted to project engineer by OWN, Inc.

The civil engineering, structural engineering, land surveying and field services company has offices across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Florida.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Anastasia Welch has been promoted to business unit director of SCS Engineers’ Central Region, based in Overland Park, Kan.

She has a civil engineering background and now drives projects from design to compliance.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jamie M. Klein has been promoted to principal by Terracon Consultants Inc.

He possesses more than 18 years of geotechnological engineering and management experience.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Terracon Consultants Inc. has promoted Aaron J. Mann to senior principal.

With more than 20 years of experience, Mann serves as Terracon’s general counsel – risk management.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Feb. 27, AGC of America, AGC of Missouri, MTech Mechanical and Faith Technologies Incorporated were recognized by Construction Working Minds for efforts to promote mental health in the construction industry. These organizations demonstrated outstanding commitment to fostering supportive and mentally healthy work environments while enhancing overall productivity and success.

— AGC of America, Mental Health Visionaries – National Association

— AGC of Missouri, Mental Health Visionaries – Regional/Chapter Organization

— Faith Technologies Incorporated, Mental Health Visionaries – Large Company

— MTech Mechanical, Mental Health Visionaries – Medium Company

CHICAGO, Ill. – Klein & Hoffman announces the promotion of Thomas Flynn to associate principal.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Jesse Bastian has been promoted to president of M. Neils Engineering, Inc.

CHICAGO, Ill. – Amanda Jurmu joins Kahler Slater’s environmental branding team as associate and technical leader.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Kelly Johnson has joined Kier + Wright as lead land surveyor and associate.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – John Quackenbush is Swinerton’s new director of construction for its New York division.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Tarlton has promoted Sondra Rotty, LEED AP BD+C, to chief operating officer.

Rotty joins the senior-level Tarlton executive leadership team of Tracy Hart, president, and Dirk Elsperman, executive vice president. In her new role, Rotty is leading construction operations, managing market leaders and working closely with human resources to attract and retain the industry’s top talent.

A native of St. Louis and an accomplished builder with more than 20 years of construction industry experience, Rotty joined Tarlton in 2005 as a project engineer. Since that time, she has directed or been an integral part of award-winning projects including the $90 million Olin Business School expansion for Washington University in St. Louis; the East Building addition to the Saint Louis Art Museum; the historic renovation of the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at Missouri Botanical Garden; and the historic renovation of 900 N. Tucker Blvd., the former St. Louis Post-Dispatch building.

ATLANTA, Ga. – Ryan Doyle has been named senior director at Nuveen Green Capital, a provider of sustainable commercial real estate finance.

Doyle oversees Commercial Property Assessed Clearn Energy (C-PACE) originations growth throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S.

DENVER, Colo. – Dana Adams joins Vantage Data Centers as its North America president.

She will oversee market development, sales, construction and operations across the U.S. and Canada.

Adams has nearly 18 years of expertise in the data center industry.

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Blake Hetelle of St. Peters, Mo. has joined Wiegmann Associates as project manager in the firm’s HVAC service department.

Hetelle is responsible for providing detailed, cost-effective management of Wiegmann’s mechanical and HVAC system projects to meet client and company goals. Duties include managing subcontractors, coordinating RFI submittals and change orders, managing labor and maintaining jobsite safety, project quality, schedule and budget. He also prepares project estimates and supports the sales process to acquire new projects.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Alberici is fortifying its multinational construction services with the addition of Yoon-Young Chung as vice president of strategic partnerships.

With nearly three decades of experience in global consulting, finance, and international relations, Chung becomes part of the Alberici leadership team, with a focus on facilitating Korean firms’ building needs across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Chung joins Alberici after 28 years working at Deloitte in Toronto, where he served as a partner the last 14 years.  Based in Toronto, he will play a pivotal role in strategic planning, business development and cultivating client relationships, with a special focus on Korean clients.

(Image courtesy of HBA)

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation, 2024 HBA President Jason Hughes (T.R. Hughes Homes, left) presented a $14,830 donation to Independence Center grant writer Abby Kim.

The donation will go toward the purchase and installation of new kitchen cabinets and countertops in the kitchen of Independence Center’s Stupp Apartments, a residential care facility that houses adults with serious mental illness in need of 24/7 support and care. Independence Center provides all the services and resources a person with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation, 2024 HBA President Jason Hughes (T.R. Hughes Homes, left) presented a $14,830 donation to Independence Center grant writer Abby Kim.

The donation will go toward the purchase and installation of new kitchen cabinets and countertops in the kitchen of Independence Center’s Stupp Apartments, a residential care facility that houses adults with serious mental illness in need of 24/7 support and care. Independence Center provides all the services and resources a person with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Building Controls and Services (BCS) has promoted Monica Nguyen-Francis to marketing manager.

She possesses nearly 10 years’ experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industry and joined BCS in 2022.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Carson Cates has joined Building Controls and Services (BCS) as its new sales manager.

He has more than 25 years in the construction industry and will lead the firm’s overall growth strategy for its Kansas City sales team and drive company initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Institutional Property Advisors has chosen veteran real estate professional David Stollenwerk as its director.

Stollenwerk’s experience includes years as a Nashville multifamily market specialist.

His resume touts expertise in guiding institutional investors, national developers, banks, REITs, pension funds and major private investors with the acquisition, disposition and valuation of multifamily assets.

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Banning Engineering welcomes Brian Gildea to its business development team as relationship/business development manager.

Before joining Banning, Gildea worked for 20 years in the economic development profession. In 2014, he earned his designation as a Certified Economic Development Professional.

Banning Engineering is a full-service engineering and surveying firm.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Dan Peddicord has been promoted to president of Pepper Construction of Indiana.

He joined Pepper in 2006 and has 25 years’ experience as a skilled leader, having led functions across the organization.

Image courtesy of AGCMO and Milwaukee Tool (left: Brandon Anderson, right: Justin Azbill)

Brandon Anderson Honored for Support of Trade Professional Safety

ST. LOUIS. Mo. – Brandon Anderson, vice president of safety for the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO), has been recognized by Milwaukee Tool with its prestigious Pillar Award. The presentation took place at Milwaukee Tool’s Health and Safety Summit held Feb. 6 in Milwaukee, Wis. at Milwaukee Tool headquarters – an invitation-only event for selected elite safety professionals and industry leaders.

Anderson has 26 years’ experience in the construction industry. He joined AGCMO in 2020 as a safety consultant and was promoted to vice president in 2021. Prior to that, he was employed by the Missouri Dept. of Transportation for 17 years, including 15 years as a lead safety instructor.

At AGCMO Anderson develops, leads and facilitates all aspects of safety training pertaining to the construction industry. He serves as facilitator for AGCMO’s OSHA Partnership, meeting quarterly with the area director from the St. Louis OSHA office and member companies.  He also provides staffing for several committees, both nationally and locally, including AGCMO Executive Safety Committee, Safety Forum, Heavy Highway and Infrastructure Joint MoDOT Safety Committee. He also is chairperson of the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumer’s Safety Committee and serves on the ACT Missouri board.

Anderson is a passionate advocate for mental health in the construction industry, serving as a speaker at national and regional meetings. In 2022, he co-founded the AGC of America National Taskforce: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Substance Misuse and currently co-chairs that committee with fellow colleagues Mandi Kime (AGC of Washington), and Kevin Cannon and Nazia Shia of AGC of America. Working with Washington University in St. Louis and the AGCMO Mental Health/Suicide Prevention in Construction Committee, Anderson and his colleagues have developed a series of toolbox talks for “Mental Health Mondays.” These tool box talks and other efforts to reach trade craftspersons have become a national model replicated many times over.

Commenting on the award, Justin Azbill, director, national environment, health & safety, Milwaukee Tool, said, “Brandon is recognized by his peers as a servant leader with a thought leadership mindset, and willing to move past vulnerability as a leader to help others in the industry with the ultimate impact in mind – Trade Professionals Safety excellence. Milwaukee Tool is grateful for his service to the industry and collaboration with others in the industry for maximum performance in safety.”

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – O’Toole Design Associates has rebranded as ODA studio, coinciding with the appointment of Debbie Stamer as president and owner.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – BEX Construction Services has named Courtney Hoette to the position of controller.

In her new role, Hoette applies 16 years of accounting experience to providing accurate, tinely and relevant financial data for firm leaders to make impactful, real-time business decisions.

Hoette holds a master of business administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and a bachelor’s degree in business (with an accounting major) from Fontbonne University.

(Image by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash)

Defining zero emission buildings will help create consistent, standardized, and measurable factors to help architects reduce building emissions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is commending the Biden-Harris Administration for developing a National Definition of a Zero-Emission Building for Operating Emissions. Defining zero emission buildings will help create consistent, standardized, and measurable factors that will help architects reduce building emissions.

“A national definition that can be applied consistently and is standardized for new construction and existing buildings will serve as a framework for the industry, so that users, such as architects, can achieve measurable reduction in the operating emissions for buildings – both new and existing,” said 2024 American Institute of Architects President Kimberly Dowdell. “AIA members have been providing input to the Administration through the development of the definition and will continue to do so as this process moves forward.”

While AIA applauds the Administration’s efforts to achieve zero emissions for buildings through multiple pathways allowing for flexibility, Dowdell says, the Administration does not address the organization’s intent for the definition, which would better clarify the framework and implementation strategy. In the response to the Request for Information issued, AIA developed comments with member feedback that emphasized clarification is needed on whether the Administration’s intent is to incorporate the definition in future guidance or financial incentives. A national definition also needs to include the definition and scope of the buildings covered – commercial, multifamily and/or single family, says Dowdell. Different requirements will be needed to ensure zero emissions are achieved for commercial buildings versus multifamily versus single family structures.

AIA is committed to its continued support of the Administration’s efforts to aggressively drive zero emissions goals for buildings, Dowdell says, and eagerly awaits the finalization of the definition and future parts such as embodied carbon or whole life emissions.
 

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The construction and development industry has lost a long-time leader.

Terry Briggs, – who served as executive director of the SITE Improvement Association from2001 to 2020 and later as the mayor of Bridgeton, Mo – died unexpectedly on Feb. 14 at the age of 68.

A North County St. Louis native, Briggs earned a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri in 1977. Throughout his career, he pursued causes he was passionate about and generously served many organizations including the Productive Living board, Special Olympics board, Special School District Board of Education and the Municipal League of Metro St. Louis.

Briggs is survived by his wife, Lorie, his three children, a daughter-in-law, three siblings, three grandchildren and many other family members and friends.

Donations to Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop at 143 James S. McDonnell Boulevard, Hazelwood, Mo. 63042 are gratefully welcome in celebration of his life.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – N.B. West Contracting Company announces the promotion of Chris West to president. Chris West has been leading in this role since January 1.

He represents the third generation of of the West family to lead the firm.

West Contracting was established in 1956 by Norm and Mary West. The company has become a leading asphalt paving and concrete contractor and asphalt supplier serving central Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – HDA Architects is refocusing efforts on its core business in a move that returns sole ownership of the company to HDA President Jack Holleran under a new name – HDA Design (dba HDA). HDA was acquired by Green Street Real Estate Ventures in 2020 with the intent to grow Green Street’s national reach through HDA’s longstanding reputation and extensive client base in the industry.

“With current economic conditions, this presents an opportunity to readjust our priorities and focus on our long-term partnerships and key markets,” said Jack Holleran, HDA President. “Since our firm began in 1986, HDA has been known for its integrity, professionalism and quality. Staying true to these core values and focusing on the future are HDA’s priorities moving forward. I’m eager to see us continue to build on HDA’s exceptional legacy and strong foundation established over the last 38 years.”

As part of the transition, HDA’s leadership team will work alongside Jack Holleran to guide the firm’s direction as a single entity once more. In August 2023, four key employees were promoted to the roles of senior principal as part of its strategic plan. Patrick Holleran and Brice Zickuhr were named senior principals, and Josh Goodman and Kent Wagster were named principals. The four will collaborate with Jack Holleran on HDA’s strategy, business development and organizational growth looking ahead.

HDA currently has active projects in 12 states, including Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, South Carolina, Utah, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Missouri. Types of active projects consist of beverage wholesaler, industrial/distribution, adaptive reuse, office/commercial, automotive, multi-family, mixed-use and hospitality facilities.

“I think this speaks strongly to the credibility of our firm and the assurance that clients will receive the same degree of design expertise, can-do attitude, and stability that HDA has always provided,” said Patrick Holleran, HDA senior principal. “HDA remains dedicated to providing our partners nationwide with the highest level of service.”

HDA is currently reviewing opportunities to relocate its headquarters within the St. Louis region. The new office will be designed by the firm and will reflect HDA’s brand and its nearly four decades of design experience. HDA will continue working with Green Street on current projects the firms have underway and are gearing up to tackle additional projects together later this year.

“Green Street has been around for a long time and has developed significant projects that have improved our region,” Patrick Holleran said. “We have a good rapport and look forward to helping them on future endeavors.”

Front Row (Left to Right):  Doug Fronick, AGCMO Highway and Transportation Division Chair and Estimating Manager, APAC-Central, Inc.;  Len Toenjes, President, AGCMO; Terry L. Ecker, MHTC Chair; and Patrick McKenna, MoDOT Director, sign new Partnership Agreement between AGCMO, MHTC and AGCMO, representing private industry.

Back Row (Left to Right):  Dustin Boatwright; MHTC Commissioner Gregg C. Smith; MHTC Commissioner Warren K Erdman; and MHTC Commissioner Francis Slay at Feb. 13^th signing ceremony.

AGCMO Leads Private Industry Effort to Help Provide Missouri with a World-Class Transportation System

JEFFERSON CITY, M0. – On Feb. 13, representatives from the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO), the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and other industry partners signed a new Partnering Charter Agreement to provide a world-class transportation system that is safe, innovative, reliable and dedicated to a prosperous Missouri. The landmark document, a substantial update from a 1992 agreement, represents a renewed effort to provide Missourians with one of the best transportation systems in the nation.

The Agreement focuses on keeping employees and the public safe, developing a skilled and diverse workforce, open and honest communications, innovation, quality, and collaborative teamwork principles with all partners and stakeholders. Providing efficient and effective solutions in operating maintaining and building a transportation system is paramount along with stewardship of Missouri’s natural and cultural resources for a sustainable transportation system.  The document also emphasizes ethics, including transparent, fair, inclusive and accountability in all aspects of contracts and agreements, and developing and engaging disadvantaged and underrepresented communities in the transportation design and construction industries.

“The timing of this Partnership Agreement is significant,” said Leonard Toenjes, CAE, president of AGCMO. “Last year the Missouri Legislature passed landmark transportation funding, allocating $2.8 billion for I-70, $25 million for environmental studies on I-44 and U.S. 63, and $50 million to improve safety at railroad crossings. At the same time MoDOT has demonstrated excellent stewardship of current resources through its five-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) and its ongoing refurbishment/replacement of Missouri bridges.

“It’s time to ensure we are enhancing communications, supporting innovation and utilizing industry Best Practices in all we do,” added Toenjes.  “This is a generational opportunity to build one of the best transportation systems in the nation.”

AGCMO is the largest construction organization in the state with 525-plus members representing building, highway, transportation, and utility infrastructure contractors, industry partners and related firms in 110 counties across the state. For more information, visit  www.agcmo.org

DENVER, Colo. – Terracon announces the promotion of Kevin Saylor to principal.

With nearly 30 years’ experience, Saylor manages Terracon’s Environmental Due Diligence Group in Denver.

Saylor serves on Terracon’s national quality review committee.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Erin Rosenthal has been promoted to the role of president at PMA Engineering.

She joined the firm more than 15 years ago as an intern. Over the years, Rosenthal has proved instrumental in guiding PMA Engineers toward attaining a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certification.

Rosenthal holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Kansas State University.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – SCS Engineers announces the appointment of Doug Doerr as president and CEO, succeeding Jim Walsh.

Doerr holds a civil engineering degree from the University of Nebraska and an MBA from the University of Kansas.

DALLAS, Texas – KAI announces the hiring of Tania Lecona as design manager of its Dallas-Fort Worth office.

Lecona has five years’ industry experience with expertise in housing design and unit remodels.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Lawrence Group has expanded its Florida office with the addition of Ray Wong as managing principal of Florida operations.

In his new role, Wong will focus on growing Lawrence Group’s healthcare design presence in Florida.

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Kadean Construction has promoted three individuals to key leadership positions within its organization.

Travis Mulder has been promoted to the role of vice president of the St. Louis office. In this capacity, he’s tasked with supervising its overall operation and success. Mulder will also maintain his current position as a principal.

Cameron Denison assumes the role of senior director. In additionto overseeing the successful delivery of projects, he will also oversee the development of written policies and procedures companywide.

Ryan Grass has now advanced to the role of project director. He will guide the planning, execution and completion of construction projects.

“The SKILLED® shadowing program gave me a great foundational understanding of my future career. Although the program is only a few weeks long, it contains various lessons and activities built around different aspects of a construction company.” — Mary Niu, student, Francis Howell North High School

(photo of Mary Niu, left, a 2023 SKILLED Shadow program participant – photo courtesy of S. M. Wilson)

By JENNIFER K. HASAMEAR

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – When Mary Niu was chosen to be a part of S. M. Wilson’s SKILLED® high school shadowing program the summer before her senior year at Francis Howell North High School, she hoped to develop her knowledge of civil engineering further and explore the possible job opportunities before heading to college in the following fall.

“During the program, every S. M. Wilson team member provided a friendly learning and working environment for the other students and I,” Niu said. “We were encouraged to ask questions, and every question was answered thoroughly. Everyone was very patient with teaching us about using different technologies and programs,” she added, as one who learned about the shadow program during a tour of the new Francis Howell North High School where S. M. Wilson serves as construction manager.

Niu is one of the thousands of students impacted by S. M. Wilson’s SKILLED Construction Career Education program since its inception in 2019. This program was created to spark an interest in the construction industry at a young age and continue fostering that interest throughout high school and college. SKILLED has reached more than 13,000 students involved in 70 unique STEAM events with 50+ Wilson team members serving as mentors.

Birth of SKILLED®

One morning in 2019, Chief Marketing Officer Amanda Bohnert was walking her pre-school-aged son to class in the local high school, which was under construction, when her son stopped and looked with wonder at the workers creating the new learning environment. Looking at it through her child’s eyes, Amanda helped her son’s teacher theme the classroom with a construction outlook to inspire the kids to be curious about the construction crews working outside their window on a new building addition. Amanda then volunteered to come to the classroom to teach the students about the different careers and equipment used in construction.

This event formed the brilliant idea of creating an educational program involving the students in the districts where S. M. Wilson is working. SKILLED programs help students understand what is happening during the construction, what crews are doing and why things are on a site. The mission of SKILLED is to “inspire the future of construction.” SKILLED events have also included the signing of the last steel beam to be placed on the building, where district officials are asked to sign their names and students place their handprints on the bar to be forever imprinted there for history.

Since the program’s inception, SKILLED has welcomed six high school shadow graduates including Mary Niu, provided 20 academic stipends and hosted 21 college interns.

“SKILLED came from an idea of how we could include the students who are watching the construction happen all around them at their schools and bring them into our world to teach them more about construction,” said Bohnert.

“The other aspects of SKILLED came together naturally because we wanted the program to extend from pre-kindergarten to college,” she added. “This program provides the potential to begin instilling construction career education early into a child’s life while continuing to offer opportunities as a student grows and finds his or her path.”

Through a three-pronged program – Discover, Develop and Elevate – learners are supported at all experience levels, from Pre-K students to workforce professionals in the construction industry.

S. M. Wilson provides the educational framework to teach, mentor and inspire in three ways:

• Discover – Introduce opportunities for PreK-12th grade students, including construction career paths, hands-on STEAM activities and construction site field trips
• Develop – Offer career-ready internships, career fairs, career training and mentorship
• Elevate – Support the internal professional growth of employees through continued job training, team building, development programs and advancement opportunities

For Niu, the high school shadowing program offered invaluable lessons that helped her look toward studying something different than she initially anticipated. She plans to major in Construction Engineering and Management at Purdue University where she was recently accepted.

“During my experience, I was introduced not only to the engineers and the construction team on site but also to the management departments and even other interns currently in college,” Niu said. “From working with drones and 360 cameras to seeing how the team members use different software to manage the project, I gained a holistic understanding of the construction industry.”

Another school district where SKILLED was incorporated while construction was happening concurrently was Granite City C.U.S.D. #9. While a new high school competition turf softball/baseball field was under construction, high school students also participated in a SKILLED hands-on program, Follow The Build.

“We have been fortunate to have S. M. Wilson as a part of our sports complex growth in GCSD9,” said Supt. Stephanie Cann. “Their approach to a project goes past the physical construction but also includes celebrating the completion of a project with us.”

“Their SKILLED and Follow the Build programs bring student engagement into the educational forefront through specific classroom presentations by field experts and on-site field trips to our own active project sites,” she added. “This reinforces the ownership component for our students, allowing them to understand what work goes into building a new facility.GCSD9 appreciates S. M. Wilson’s commitment to our projects and our students.”

SKILLED Continues To Grow

In addition to the multiple education programs offered through SKILLED, team members have logged 1,800+ hours of training, leadership development and coaching. There has also been an investment of $93,000 in tuition reimbursement, 529 Savings programs and student loans. Annually, students in both Illinois and Missouri are also given the opportunity to win a $1,000 SKILLED award to complete a STEAM idea benefitting their school and/or community. Video submissions are sent in from the students in the fall and awards are presented in late winter.

SKILLED is also active with multiple organizations, working actively to help high school students understand the many opportunities in the trades industry.

“S. M. Wilson team members have spent countless hours at events such as Yeah, I Built That and Build My Future to share information about construction careers and opportunities in the industry,” said Maggie Farrell, S. M. Wilson’s diversity and human resources manager. “SKILLED is this truly unique program that allows our company to help inspire future  generations in the communities we are building.”

For more information about SKILLED, contact Farrell at maggie.farrell@smwilson.com. To learn more about SKILLED, go to https://www.smwilson.com/skilled/.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – PARIC Corp. announces the promotion of six executives to various market sectors.

Andy Schollenberger is now vice president and sector leader (industrial leadership).

Michael Picker has been promoted to vice president (industrial business development).

Brian Stoesz is now vice president and sector leader (institutional leadership).

Stephanie Jeffries has been promoted to vice president (institutional business development).

Drew Siebert is now vice president and sector leader (living, including multifamily and historic renovation).

Kurt Gildehaus has been promoted to vice president and sector leader (special projects, including tenant improvement and short-turn specialty projects).

CHICAGO, Ill. – Michael Fassnacht has been named the company’s first-ever Chief Growth Officer and President of Chicagoland at Clayco.

The new role will enable Fassnacht to support all of Clayco’s organizational units, further elevate the firm in B2B marketing and help meet development plans in the coming years.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – HDLA announces the promotion of Thomas Schneider to senior project designer.

He holds a master’s degree in landscape architecture from Kansas State University and joined HDLA in 2022.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – On January 28, 1984, Robert G. Brinkmann (Bob), an ambitious 34-year-old engineer, started R.G. Brinkmann Company out of a modest construction trailer. After many decades of delivering high-quality projects and building long-lasting relationships, the company, now known as Brinkmann Constructors, has grown to a national general contractor with more than 450 employees and five offices across the country (St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, Richmond and Phoenix).

This year, Brinkmann Constructors celebrates its 40th anniversary. Over the past 40 years, the company has experienced many significant milestones that have helped shape it into the people-centric, creative leader it is today. Brinkmann entered the industry as a small retail contractor but grew to secure large retail contracts for “power centers” across the country, including the 1998 construction of one of the nation’s largest open-air retail centers in Chesterfield, Missouri. Since that time, Brinkmann has evolved to include many other market sectors, transitioning from a well-known retail builder to a national general contractor with experience in industrial, multifamily, student housing, senior living and beyond.

“We are driven by a desire to look beyond the first answer and find impactful alternatives that offer our clients a greater value,” said Bob Brinkmann. “This is a philosophy we’ve lived by since the beginning; and it’s been a privilege to watch it evolve over the years as we’ve grown our team, expanded our national reach and entered new market sectors.”

After nearly 30 years of consistent growth, Bob Brinkmann made a strategic decision to invest in the people and solidify the company’s longevity by selling his majority interest to employees. In 2013 the company was established as an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), operating as a 100 percent employee-owned corporation. This decision empowered Brinkmann employees to actively contribute to the company’s success, reinforcing the firm’s entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative culture.

One aspect that has remained consistent throughout Brinkmann’s history is its focus on client service. As clients recognize this value, they continue to place confidence in the company’s creative solutions and delivery of repeat success. This emphasis on relationship building and client satisfaction has allowed Brinkmann to harness continued growth throughout the past forty years.

In 2022, Brinkmann completed a succession plan that promoted Brian D. Satterthwaite to chief executive officer and Tom Oberle to president. Both executives have been with Brinkmann for more than 30 years. With this pivotal plan in place, Bob Brinkmann transitioned into the role of chairman of the board and remains engaged with the company he launched in 1984.

“Reaching the forty-year milestone exhibits our unwavering commitment to creating teams that inspire confidence and treat each project as if it’s their own,” said Brian D. Satterthwaite, chief executive officer, who joined the company as a project engineer in 1994. “We’re passionate about building, and that passion is reflected in our work.”

During Brinkmann Constructors’ 40th year, employees, clients and partners will celebrate what makes this company great – its people.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is hosting a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

The committee was established by the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (also known as the Construction Safety Act) to advise on CSA-related policy matters and construction standards.

The session will feature remarks from Assistant Secretary for OSHA Doug Parker, updates on the construction industry from OSHA’s Directorate of Construction, a discussion on women in construction, reports from committee work groups and a public comment period.

To register for in-person attendance, contact Gretta Jameson

by Feb. 15. Submit comments and requests to speak at the Federal eRulemaking Portal, Docket Number OSHA-2024-0002, by Feb. 15.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Institute of Building Sciences is a half century old.

Created in 1974 by Congress, the NIBS was established as an authoritative body in building science research, code and standards development and integration of innovative technologies.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Melissa Stump has been promoted to president of the structural engineering firm Fink Roberts & Petrie, Inc.

A licensed engineer, Stump joined the firm as a project engineer in 1999. In 2002 she became a project manager and in 2021 was promoted to vice president.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Brian Simons has been promoted from vice president to senior vice president of Skender’s Indianapolis office.

A Purdue University alum, Simons will head operations of the office, leading teams in the construction of builds in the health care, retail and office markets.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Adam Wojack has been promoted to the role of Co-Executive Vice President of Clune Construction’s Phoenix office.

Together with co-EVP Jeremy Stanek, the two will lead the construction firm’s Phoenix office in the construction of projects across several markets including hospitality, data centers and SCIF (sensitive compartmented information facility).

Wojack earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Clune Construction has promoted Jeremy Stanek to co-executive vice president of the firm’s Phoenix office.

Stanek holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Purdue University.

Together with co-EVP Adam Wojack, Stanek will lead buildouts of projects in hospitality, data center and SCIF (sensitive compartmented information facility) sectors.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Office furniture installation service provider Professional Installers (Pi), Inc. is celebrating 40 years in business.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Joel Reed joins IWR North America as a project manager. Reed will concentrate on metal construction projects.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Thomas “Tom” Wischmeyer, a fixture in the St. Louis electrical industry and vice president at Guarantee Electrical Company for many years, passed away on Jan. 5.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Wischmeyer was an enthusiastic outdoorsman, jack of all trades and above all else, he was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.

“Tom was everything that we stand for,” said Dave Gralike, president of Guarantee Electrical Company. “He lived our values to the fullest. Tom’s influence extended far beyond Guarantee, leaving a lasting mark on our community, colleagues, customers and partners.”

Leading Guarantee’s national business unit, Wischmeyer oversaw projects from coast to coast as VP of national operations. He led with unwavering focus and a contagious work ethic, guiding teams to achieve their full potential.

“Tom never had a bad day,” said Rich Ledbetter, CEO of Guarantee Electrical Company. “Rough moments, maybe, but Tom took challenges in stride and always came out on top. His impact won’t fade with his passing. It lives on.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Maitland Mehlhaff joins Port KC as its new multimodal logistics manager. His background includes urban planning and design.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Port KC welcomes Delaney McFadden as its new project coordinator. McFadden specializes in organization and management and possesses real estate experience.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Garver announces the addition of Wes Morris as its electrical practice leader in the firm’s Crossroads office.

Morris’ resume includes nearly 10 years of experience as a mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering consultant.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Holland Construction Services announces Doug Weber as the company’s new executive vice president. He steps into this role after 24 years in the industry, including 17 at Holland in various leadership roles. As EVP, Weber will provide guidance to all business unit leaders, lead the residential business unit, oversee risk analysis and continue to be a thought partner with Holland’s clients.

“Our company has grown tremendously under Doug’s leadership,” said Holland President Mike Marchal. “I am so proud of Doug as a partner and friend and grateful for what he has done for our team. His integrity, care for others and business acumen make him the perfect choice to guide us as we grow while staying true to our core values.”

Weber joined Holland in 2007 as a project manager and was promoted to director of multifamily housing in 2013. In 2019 he was promoted to vice president/project executive. Marchal says Weber’s recent promotion to EVP speaks to Weber’s professional excellence as well as his ability to lead large teams.

“Holland has been my home for nearly two decades, and I am honored to take on this new role within the company,” Weber said. “Our ongoing success in this industry is due to our passionate, talented team and to clients who trust us with their vision.”

As executive vice president, Weber will lend his expertise to every facet of Holland’s business. He will continue bringing the highest level of care, insight and service to all of Holland’s team members and clients.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – S. M. Wilson Interim President and Chief Human Resources Officer Rebecca Cornatzer is one of the 100 C-level executives and CEOs chosen for the 2024 St. Louis Titan 100. This program recognizes the St. Louis area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industries using criteria that demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision and passion.

“The Titan 100 are visionary leaders that inspire the St. Louis business community,” says Jaime Zawmon, president of Titan CEO. “These preeminent leaders have built a distinguished, unrivaled reputation in their field. We are humbled to recognize the Titan 100 for their efforts to shape the future of the St. Louis business community.”

In a typically male-dominated industry, Rebecca Cornatzer, who has been with the company for seven years, has helped open doors for females in the construction industry. S. M. Wilson & Co., a 100 percent employee-owned construction management company, saw a need to prioritize and invest in diversified talent. With a looming construction trade worker shortage and the desire to position the firm for future success, it was essential to strengthen recruitment efforts to find diverse talent for its progressive culture while addressing the workplace shortage in field positions. Since joining S. M. Wilson, Cornatzer’s efforts have significantly shaped the firm’s workplace, especially for women. The firm has been an honoree for the past three years in the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis’ fourth annual Women in the Workplace: Employment Scorecard.

“I am honored to receive this recognition,” Cornatzer said. “At S. M. Wilson, our team members are an important aspect of our company and make everything possible with our clients. I will continue to focus on the company’s strategic initiatives related to recruitment, retention and professional development.”

She will be honored at the Titan 100 awards celebration Apr. 18 at The Armory in St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Greater St. Louis chapter of Construction Specifications Institute – an organization of more than 8,000 members dedicated to continuous education and certification of construction materials professionals – is hosting its Products Show on Mar. 27 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Admission to the event, to be held at Queeny Park, is free. For more information, contact kevin@roofingsales.net. 

To register for the Mar. 27 show as an exhibitor or attendee, click here.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Beth Duffield joins Turner Construction Co. as workforce development manager.

She will lead the firm’s ongoing efforts to positively impact the local community and construction industry while actively supporting the Nashville Stadium project.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Solis Agrosciences has named Charlie Bolten as its new CEO.

Bolten had worked for 12 years as president of BioGenerator Ventures.

CLAYTON, Mo. – Maureen Bryan has been named general counsel at Armstrong Teasdale LLC.

Bryan is a member of the firm’s health care and life sciences industry team. She succeeds Rick Engel, who became managing partner on Jan. 1.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Shawn Clarkson has been promoted to director of project engineering at GadellNet.

He began working for the firm 12 years ago and has specialized on work with project and infrastructure teams.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Ben Hur Construction has recruited Ken Witzenman as Steel Worx division manager and vice president.

Witzenman will oversee and optimize processes, improve efficiency and drive overall growth for the division.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Tarlton Corp. has promoted Mike Trettel to vice president.

In his new role, Trettel will oversee Tarlton’s general contracting, construction management and design-build projects in key market sectors including energy, industrial civil and infrastructure and more.

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Foundation is seeking eligible student recipients of its 2024-2025 Lanford Family Transportation Construction Worker Memorial Scholarship Program.

Applications are due Friday, April 19 and are available at www.artbafoundation.org.

The program, expanded in 2023, provides post-high school financial assistance to children of transportation construction workers killed or permanently disabled on the job. It includes industry professionals who were working on projects in these sectors: airports, bridges, marine, ports and waterways, public transit, roads, railroads, tunnels and utilities.

Originally known as the Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship when established in 1999 by Roanoke, Va.-based contractors and brothers Stan and Jack Lanford, the fund provided more than $800,000 in aid to 214 students across 38 states from 2000 to 2023.

Recipients must attend a post-secondary institution of learning that requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduate students who meet the eligibility criteria are also able to apply. The scholarships have a value of up to $10,000 annually.

For more information, contact ARTBA Manager of Safety and Foundation Programs Melanie Laird at mlaird@artba.org or (202) 683-1029.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Tom Lally has been named regional market president of Midland States Bank’s St. Louis region.

 ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Brinkmann Constructors, a national, full-service general contractor, has joined forces with Ficon Construction. Ficon, an acronym for “food industry construction,” is a St. Louis-based firm specializing in building solutions for clients in the food and beverage industry. This collaboration aims to expand Brinkmann’s presence in the food and beverage industry as well as its cold storage expertise.

Charlie Hirschi, who established Ficon in 1992, has joined the Brinkmann team as executive director of food and beverage. With more than 30 years in the industry, Hirschi brings a wealth of experience and a portfolio exceeding 20 million square feet of national cold storage and food industry projects. His leadership will guide Brinkmann’s efforts to strengthen its build-to-suit, cold storage, food and beverage and manufacturing capabilities.

“Charlie is a respected authority in the food industry construction sector,” said Kendrick Lathum, vice president and national industrial market leader for Brinkmann Constructors. “We’re excited to integrate Ficon’s extensive cold storage and food industry expertise into our growing talent base.”

To meet the ever-changing needs of its clients, Brinkmann remains committed to partnering with companies and individuals who share its vision for finding creative solutions and building client success. The knowledge, insights and guidance provided by this partnership are positioned to further expand the company’s footprint and usher in a new era of growth.

ST. LOUIS, MO. – Mark Spraul has joined Brinkmann Constructors as a project executive.

With more than 30 years in construction and extensive project experience in building facilities for end users such as Amazon, Chewy, Walmart and Caterpillar, Spraul is focused on Brinkmann’s growth in the industrial sector, with an emphasis on cold storage, food and beverage and manufacturing facilities.

“By leveraging Mark’s longstanding relationships and specialized knowledge of industrial projects, we have been able to broaden our reach and strengthen our capabilities in these markets,” said Kendrick Lathum, vice president and national industrial market leader for Brinkmann Constructors. “As we continue to grow, Mark’s expertise will remain invaluable to achieving ongoing success in the industrial sector.”

Spraul earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri–Columbia and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) – Midwest Council will host its 22^nd annual Meet the General Contractors Expo on Jan. 31 at the St. Charles Convention Center.
The yearly event gives area subcontractors and construction professionals the opportunity for valuable networking time with many of St. Louis’ top general contractors.

The expo provides an ideal opportunity for construction industry professionals to network with general contractors, all in one place and in a relaxed setting. The expo is specifically designed for networking and building relationships with multiple representatives from the area general contractors. There are currently 38 GC exhibitors participating in this year’s Expo.

2024 General Contractor Exhibitors
Alberici Constructors

ARCO Construction

BEX Construction Services

Brinkmann Constructors

BSI Constructors

Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc.

Contegra Construction Co.

Conway Contracting, Inc.

Eagan Building Group

Echelon Constructors

Ellingson Companies

Helmkamp Construction Co.

Holland Construction Services, Inc.

IMPACT Strategies

Interface Construction Corporation

Kadean Construction

KCI Construction

Keeley Construction

The Korte Company

Kozeny-Wagner, Inc.

Landco Construction

Metropolitan Build

McCarthy Building Companies

McGrath & Associates, Inc.

Midas Construction

PARIC Corporation

Pinnacle Contracting, Inc.

Poettker Construction Company

Rhodey Construction

River City Construction LLC

Roanoke Construction

Russell

S. M. Wilson & Co.

SITELINES, Inc.

Stryker Construction

Tarlton Corporation

United Construction Ent. Co of St. Louis

Wright Construction Services, Inc.

Advance Expo Registration is $85 for ASA Members and $125 for Non-Members. Registration includes hosted bar and appetizers. Register online at https://asamidwest.com/asaevents/asas-meet-the-gcs-expo-2024/ by January 19th.  After Jan. 19, there is a $15 surcharge on late registration, so register today for the early bird discount.

Advance Registration is required, and space is filling up very quickly so register soon.

ASA will have a booth at the expo with information about the St. Louis chapter, and details of upcoming industry events for 2024.  The event is open to ASA Members only from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., and then open to all registered attendees from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – The Southwestern Illinois Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO) has installed its slate of officers for three-year terms.

Council President is Scot Luechtefeld.

Officers include: Marcia Campbell, Eddie Caumiant, Nick Dodson, Charles Kaemmerer Jr., Chad Kempfer, Kevin Oelrich, Ronald Scott, James Rivers Thompson and trustees Jeffrey Collier, Ryan Gross, Mary Laurent and Matt Maulding.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Clayco has named Elizabeth Zucker to fill the company’s new role of St. Louis office president.

A St. Louisian, Zucker will oversee all aspects of Clayco’s St. Louis office – including business development, marketing and sales. She will also serve as a team mentor.

Zucker is currently board president for Arch Grants.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Eric P. Seiler, retired CEO of Seiler Instrument, has died at age 95.

His father, also known as Eric, founded Seiler Instrument in 1945.

Eric P. Seiler was remembered during a private ceremony at Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood on Jan. 10.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –the Associated General Contractors of Missouri announces its 2024 officers and board of directors for the statewide association representing contractors, specialty contractors and suppliers throughout Missouri.

Kyle Phillips, senior vice president of heavy highway division for Herzog Contracting Corp., has been elected chairman of the board. Founded in 1969 with headquarters in St. Joseph, Mo., Herzog started as a small-town company, but today the firm has grown to become one of North America’s most respected private rail and heavy/highway construction organizations. Herzog operates through a network of regional and project offices with more than 2,500 employees across North America. Herzog Contracting Corp. has been a member of AGC since 1969 and Phillips previously served as chairman of the board of the AGC of Missouri during 2014 when it merged with AGC of St. Louis in late 2014.

Other AGC of Missouri officers for 2024 are: Mike Rallo, Jr., PARIC Corporation, chairman-elect of the board; Katelyn Twehous, Twehous Excavating Co., Inc. – secretary/treasurer; Tom Huster, KCI Construction Company – immediate past chairman of the board. Also serving on the board and executive committee are Doug Fronick, APAC – Central, Inc. – chair, highway and transportation division; Joe Sneed, Spiegelglass Construction Company – chair, building division; and Steve Sellenriek, Sellenriek Construction, Inc., chair, utility infrastructure division.

Serving on the board as directors representing contractor members are Jerry Shaw, SAK Construction, LLC; Lane Parker, Russell; and Andy Ernst, Pace Construction Company.

David Gralike, Guarantee Electrical Company, also will serve as a director, representing specialty contractors, while Terry Fleck, Coreslab Structures, Inc., will serve as director representing supplier/service providers.

Yelana Moton of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. will serve ex-officio, representing the Construction Leadership Council. Drew Leary, Capital Paving and Construction LLC, will also serve ex-officio, representing the Young Executives Club.

O’FALLON, Ill. – Southern Illinois Builders Association, Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program, OSHA, the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, the Council of Owners and Construction Associates, AASC/TekSolv and some 200 individuals from companies throughout the region invite guests to attend the largest safety conference in history for the Illinois portion of the Greater St. Louis Region.

SIOSH / SAFETYCON DAY will take place Monday, Jan. 29 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.

The all-day conference will include sessions on leadership, latest OSHA information, rigging safety, fall protection, lock-out and tag-out, heat stress, construction technology updates and demonstrations, managing the workplace risks of marijuana, energy-based hazard recognition and traumatic brain injuries in construction information.

For more information and to register, contact SIBA at (618) 624-9055 or ceo@siba-agc.org.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis area’s commercial real estate industry will gather on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 to examine the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2024. The annual look at trends impacting real estate development and urban planning will be hosted by ULI-St. Louis and will be held at The Post Building, 900 N. Tucker Blvd in Downtown St. Louis from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Attendees will include developers, urban planners, architects, contractors, financial and legal professionals who specialize in commercial real estate. For more information and to register for the event visit https://stlouis.uli.org/events/detail/52EF7CBE-2855-4A64-91F8-F926DD162BBD/

Paul Fiorilla, director of research at Yardi Matrix will provide analysis of trends in the real estate industry.  He will be joined by a local panel of experts and moderator who will offer a local perspective on the 2024 Trends and on how Downtown St. Louis can thrive amidst evolving challenges and opportunities.

Now in its 45th edition, ULI’s annual emerging trends outlook is one of the most highly regarded reports for the real estate and land use industry. This year, the report underscores a renewed emphasis on fundamentals, spotlighting sectors poised for sustained gains amidst global uncertainties.  Learn more at https://emergingtrends.foleon.com/2024/pwc-uli/

With more than 250 members, ULI St. Louis unites thought leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.  Its members include real estate, design, construction, institutional, legal and accounting professionals along with civic leadership.   For more information, visit www.stlouis.uli.org.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – IMPACT Strategies recently promoted three of its team members.

Mike Voss has been promoted from project manager to project director.

Mike Voss

Eric Tucker is now a project manager, having formerly served as assistant project manager.

Eric Tucker

Gerica Stucker has been promoted from accounting coordinator to payroll and HR specialist.

Gerica Stucker

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Farnsworth Group, a national engineering, architecture, and survey firm, announces the hiring of Charles Keefer, AIA, NCARB, as a principal of the firm. Keefer will assume responsibility to further advance the firm’s collective focus of achieving successful projects through careful planning, effective communication, efficient execution and collaborative teamwork.

Keefer is a licensed architect with more than 20 years of experience leading multi-disciplined engineering and architecture project teams. He graduated from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, earning a Bachelor of Architecture degree. He later obtained an MBA from the University of Charleston. Throughout his career, Charles has served in multiple roles guiding multi-discipline project teams while developing best practices and programs for project management and execution.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – More than $3 billion in new capital improvement construction project opportunities in the St. Louis region will be introduced to 700-plus local construction industry contractors and other partners Feb. 20 at the eighth-annual Investment in Infrastructure Expo sponsored by the SITE Improvement Association.

Officials from 28 government agencies, municipalities, utilities and private investor groups will spend the afternoon at the St. Charles Convention Center meeting with local contractors, engineers and other industry professionals to discuss their upcoming projects in a trade show floor networking environment that will also feature exhibits by dozens of equipment dealers and suppliers.

The Expo is an annual construction industry event dedicated to building relationships, making connections, learning about planned projects and improving bid opportunities. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

“The large amount of new federal and state infrastructure investments flowing into the St. Louis region over the next five years will enhance our region’s competitiveness, create good jobs and make our economy stronger for decades to come,” said Jeremy Bennett, executive director of SITE Improvement Association. “The Expo provides all construction industry partners a close look at what lies ahead in terms of projects large and small for our region, ranging from the Missouri Dept. of Transportation’s widening of Interstate 70 across Missouri to watershed improvements in backyards. We strongly encourage the construction community to engage with one another at this truly unique event.”

Project presenters scheduled to participate in the Expo include:

• City of Brentwood
• City of Bridgeton
• City of Chesterfield
• City of Dellwood
• City of Des Peres
• City of Jennings
• City of Manchester
• City of O’Fallon
• City of Washington
• City of Weldon Spring
• Clayco
• Duckett Creek Sanitary District
• Francis Howell School District
• Franklin County
• Good Developments Group
• Great Rivers Greenway
• Invenergy
• Jefferson County Highways
• Jefferson County Port Authority
• Missouri Department of Transportation
• Metropolitan Sewer District
• Saint Louis Zoo
• Charles County
• Charles County Parks
• Louis City
• Louis County
• Louis County Parks
• Louis Development Corporation
• Louis Lambert Airport
• US Army Corps of Engineers

Tickets to the Expo are $45 per person and can be purchased by visiting https://sitestl.org/event/2024-investment-in-infrastructure-expo/. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also available by contacting Leah Behlmann at leah@sitestl.org or by calling SITE’s office at (314) 966-2950.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Alberto Musalem will take the reins April 2 as the new president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

Musalem, 55, most recently served as CEO and co-chief investment officer of Evince Asset Management in Arlington, Va.

He will be the St. Louis Fed’s 13^th president.

O’FALLON, Ill. – Jeff Limbaugh, Limbaugh Construction Co., Inc., Granite City, Ill. has been re-elected as president of the Southern Illinois Builders Association.

Other officers for 2024 are: First Vice President – Scott Plocher, Plocher Construction Company, Inc., Highland, Ill.; Second Vice President – Richard Boyer, Boyer Fire Protection, St. Louis, Mo.; and Secretary/Treasurer – Matt Fricke, Warning Lites of Southern Illinois, East St. Louis, Ill.

Three-year directors elected were: Jim Rossel, Haier Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Okawville, Ill.; Phil Kingdon, River City Construction, L.L.C., Benton, Ill.; and Julia Yank, Jim Taylor, Inc., Belleville, Ill.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Diane Grossenheider has joined McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. as a senior business development manager for the St. Louis region.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Karen Bridbord, Ph.D., has been named as Alberici Corporation’s Chief Talent Officer.

Bridbord, who specializes in talent development and workplace dynamics, led her firm Karen Bridbord & Associates since 1999, supporting corporations in achieving their talent development goals. Her approach is distinguished by integrating organizational behavior and clinical psychology in her work with individuals and organizations.

Bridbord’s role at Alberici will be enterprise-wide, shaping a comprehensive people strategy that includes talent selection, talent development, succession planning, organizational development and employee wellness. She will play a crucial role in executive talent management and will be instrumental in maintaining and cultivating a positive organizational culture aligned with Alberici’s and Flintco’s missions and values.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Lawrence Fabric and Metal Structures announces the retirement of President Mike Bowman and the promotion of former Vice President Dave Bess (shown above) to president.

Ullico, Inc. Chairman and CEO Edward M. Smith has passed away.

A staunch advocate of the American labor movement and an industry visionary, Smith died on Jan. 3.

At the young age of 13, Smith followed in his father Connell Smith’s footsteps and joined the Laborers’ Local 773. By age 21, he became business manager, the same role his dad fulfilled 34 years.

Ed Smith was the first LiUNA (Laborers’ International Union of North America) member in the U.S. to graduate from the National Labor College.

Smith’s wife, Betty, survives, as do their sons Jordan and Matt.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Construction industry pioneer and innovator Lorenz “Lorry” T. Bannes died on Dec. 26 at the age of 88.

Bannes was the devoted husband and best friend of Debbie Bannes and the late Janet A. Bannes. He was a loving father of Stephen, Michael and the late Rev. Timothy Bannes and the grandfather of five.

The winner of a state track championship during his years at CBC High School, Bannes went on to Saint Louis University and graduated with honors from the Institute of Technology with a degree in civil engineering. He served three years in the U.S. Air Force.

Bannes’ St. Louis-based engineering career led to his reputation as one of the most influential, respect individuals in the construction industry. At age 36, he became president and CEO of Gamble Construction Co. Instrumental in the construction of the St. Louis Planetarium, Banes was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Society of Professional Engineers.

In 1972, Bannes co-founded Bannes-Shaughnessy Inc. with his IT classmate and Gamble colleague Joe Shaunghnessy. The firm would become one of the largest, most successful general contracting firms in the area, today known as BSI Constructors, Inc.

Bannes’ career success was topped only by his passion to serve and give back. In his final act of unselfishness, he donated his body to SLU School of Medicine in an effort to further research of inclusion body myositis to help others since he was afflicted with this muscle disease for 20 years.

Donations in memory of Lorry Bannes are requested for: CBC High School – Janet Bannes Memorial Scholarship Fund, Father Bob’s Outreach and Burkina Faso Outreach.

KAI has promoted Aleksandar Milenkov to the position of engineering design principal at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas office.

O’FALLON, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Builders Association, since it began offering scholarship opportunities in 2012, has now awarded a total of 137 scholarships totaling more than $260,000.

In 2023, SIBA awarded 10 scholarships to the following individuals: Madison Deck of Edwardsville, Ill.; Samuel Denny, William Denny and Jacob Whitworth of Columbia, Ill.; Grayson Guthman of Murphysboro, Ill.; Ella Klostermann of Breese, Ill.; Grant Wilson of Harrisburg, Ill.; Chase Zobrist of Highland, Ill.; Isaac Trapp of Belleville, Ill. and Kyra Mauntel of New Haven Mo.

SIBA thanks its education committee members for their assistance in selecting the scholarship recipients. Committee members include Chairman Gregg Korte, Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc.; Phil Kingdon, River City Construction, LLC; Rachelle Lengermann, Plocher Construction Co., Lyle Simonton, Subsurface Constructors; Jeff Evans, J.F. Electric; Scott Korte, Pyramid Electrical Contractors and Mike Gould, Gould Flooring Services.

To obtain a complete list of SIBA scholarship requirements, call SIBA at (618) 624-9055.

MADISON, Ill. – Barnhart Crane & Rigging of Memphis begins 2024 finalizing operational details of its October 2023 acquisition of Madison, Ill.-based Bollmeier Crane.

The acquisition in Q4 included the purchase of Bollmeier’s operated crane rental service, all equipment and associated personnel.

This is Barnhart’s second acquisition of a crane company in the St. Louis region. In May of 2023, the firm acquired St. Louis-based Taylor Crane Rental.

Bollmeier was founded in 1985 and Taylor Crane Rental began in 1946.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – “Our goal is to energize hope. Only then can parolees from the federal justice system find a productive pathway in life that strengthens our communities.” So noted IBEW Business Manager Frank Jacobs as he recounted the reasons for the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection’s enduring support for the U.S. Probation Officers Holiday Giving Program held at the IBEW Union Hall on Dec. 14.

“We greatly appreciate the hospitality and generosity by the IBEW/NECA partnership that makes our holiday giving program a success for those we serve in the justice system,” said Lisa White, supervising U.S. probation officer. Also attending the event was Kim Bramlett, chief U.S. probation officer.

It was the sixth year that IBEW/NECA partnership hosted the special holiday celebration for families served by the justice system – one that also opens potential career opportunities. More than 130 families served by the United States District Court Eastern District of Missouri, Probation Division received holiday gifts as the Electrical Connection again supported the division’s holiday gift giving program. IBEW Local 1 and St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association partner to form the Electrical Connection and donated $2,500 to support the event and the union hall venue at 5850 Elizabeth Ave for the celebration.

“Next door is our IBEW/NECA Electrical Industry Training Center,” said Kyle McKenna, executive vice president, St. Louis Chapter NECA. “Our IBEW/NECA representatives use its proximity to plant a seed with parolees and their families that could ultimately lead to a career in the electrical and communications technology industry.” Launched in 1941, the training center is the oldest of its kind in Missouri and has trained more highly skilled and safe electricians and communication technicians than any other program in the state.

The holiday giving event served families with a parent or parents awaiting sentencing or on probation in the federal justice system. It featured a sit-down dinner for families, including more than 350 children. The event included turkey giveaways, dinner catered by Andre’s, toys and warm coats for children. Families were also given warm blankets from Jayden’s Quilts and parishioners of Saints Joachim & Ann Catholic Church in St. Charles, Mo.

The holiday giving event is part of the U.S Probation Office’s Family Program an innovative approach to rehabilitation. It is a holistic and family inclusion led by Lisa White and Clark E. Porter, MSW, an ex-felon himself, who is now a program support specialist for United States District Court Eastern District of Missouri. The U.S Probation Office offers substance abuse treatment, community service, employment assistance and support for ex-offenders to reduce recidivism and reorient their lives to give greater purpose beneficial to society.  Learn more about Porter and Project Re-Direct in this video.

St. LOUIS, Mo. – For the 28^th year, the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection partnership is supporting the St. Francois County “Shop with a Cop” program, one of the largest in the nation. The partnership again donated $5,000 to the law enforcement holiday giving program serving more than 500 children. The donation was used to help law enforcement and first responders take children holiday shopping for gifts they would not otherwise receive. The Electrical Connection is a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1and the St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association.

“Shop with a Cop embodies the tight knit community that defines Farmington and St. Francois County,” said Danny Miller, COO of Total Electric, a NECA contractor. It was Miller who first engaged the Electrical Connection in 1995 in the St. Francois County “Shop with a Cop” program. Total Electric has supported the program for 30 years since its inception. “It endures and has grown not only because it brightens the holidays for children, but it has also been an effective law enforcement trust-building program,” he added.

On the morning of Dec. 19, the first of 15 busses of children pulled up at the Wal-Mart in Farmington, Mo. where law enforcement and first responders from throughout the state were paired with children to shop for gifts.

“In many cases, officers will dig a little in their own pockets to add to the donations used to buy the gifts,” said Dan Bullock, St. Francois County Sheriff.  “The IBEW/NECA partnership’s unwavering support for our Shop with a Cop program is greatly appreciated.” To date, the Electrical Connection has donated $94,000 to support the St. Francois County “Shop with a Cop.”

“We live and work in countless communities throughout eastern Missouri,” said Frank Jacobs, business manager of the IBEW. “Our service goes beyond the construction and maintenance of electrical and communication technology infrastructure. Programs like ‘Shop with a Cop’ allow us to support the less fortunate in the communities we serve.”

The Electrical Connection represents more than 130 IBEW-signatory electrical contractors and more than 5,000 highly skilled IBEW electricians and communication technicians. Members of the Electrical Connection provide safe and reliable electrical construction, maintenance, repair and replacement services across Missouri, the nation and the world.

Wiegmann Associates engineering manager Todd Jacks has been recognized as one of the top 40 young HVAC professionals by the ACHR (Air Conditioning | Heating | Refrigeration) News Magazine.

Mixed Patterns within Categories Suggest Market is Shifting but Remains Strong Overall; Manufacturing, Power, Education and Single-Family Spending Pickup Offset Drop in Highway and Multifamily Projects

Total construction spending increased by 0.6 percent in October, led by strong gains for manufacturing, power and education projects as well as single-family homebuilding, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted, however, that spending on other nonresidential segments, including commercial construction and highway and street construction, declined.

“It is apparent that the construction market overall remains healthy,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But a rotation is occurring among nonresidential segments as manufacturing construction expands while commercial construction slumps and highway and street spending stagnates. On the residential side, single-family construction is picking up, while multifamily is descending from record highs.”

Construction spending, not adjusted for inflation, totaled $2.027 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate in October. That figure is 0.6 percent above the September rate, which was revised up from the initial estimate. Both residential and nonresidential spending rose overall but with mixed results by segment.

Spending on private residential construction rose by 1.2 percent, as single-family construction climbed for the sixth-straight month, by 1.1 percent. Spending on multifamily projects dipped 0.2 percent.

Spending on private nonresidential construction edged up 0.1 percent in October, while public construction investment rose 0.2 percent. Spending on the largest nonresidential segment, manufacturing plants, climbed 0.9 percent. Highway and street spending declined 0.4 percent. Spending on commercial construction – comprising warehouse, retail and farm construction – slumped 1.5 percent. Investment in power, oil and gas projects rose 1.0 percent. Education spending increased 0.4 percent. Spending on transportation facilities slipped 0.3 percent.

Association officials said that the decline in highway and street construction came as the Biden administration continues to fall behind in implementing recently enacted reforms to the federal permitting process. They added that many state and local officials are having ongoing challenges in following the administration’s complex Buy America rules.

“The Biden administration seems to be suffering from a bit of policy schizophrenia; it talks a lot about wanting to build infrastructure while it keeps working to tie those projects up in red tape,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s chief executive officer. “Simplifying the Buy America rules and making required progress on permitting reform will help boost a wide range of construction activities across the country.”

St. Louis, Mo. – A 17-year-old union construction industry business support program for minority- and women-owned contractors is fortifying operations to ensure its continued success. The Regional Union Construction Center is now a division of the St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center, tapping its resources to grow its capacity to serve more companies.

Launched in 2006 by the venerable labor-management group Saint Louis Construction Cooperative

(formerly PRIDE of St. Louis, Inc.), RUCC helps minority- and women-owned union construction companies sustain and grow businesses via a structured program that helps them improve their business skills. Using volunteers from the area’s most successful construction-related businesses, including law firms, accounting firms and construction firms, it mentors entrepreneurs with business advisory boards.

“RUCC and the St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center have a common mission to create more robust businesses,” said IBEW Local 1 Business Manager Frank Jacobs who serves as president of the RUCC board. “As a division of the empowerment center, RUCC is poised to help even more entrepreneurs reach their goals of building sustainable businesses.” Since its launch in 2006, RUCC has help more than 18 entrepreneurs strengthen their business enterprises, including Brandt Construction, BAM Construction, Penn Services and Elastizell.

“The RUCC program has been highly successful and won’t change under the St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center,” said Kevin Wilson, executive director, St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center. “But with our staff of 10, our connections and resources, RUCC will have a greater capacity to serve those who yearn to own and operate a successful business.”

Founded in 2013, the St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping strengthen the small business community through education, access to capital and business coaching. Entrepreneurs interested in receiving the services provided by RUCC may contact Kevin Wilson at (314) 252-8547 or Wilsonkr@stlouissbec.org. Learn more at www.stlouissbec.org.

St. Louis – The National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kan., earned top recognition in the 2023 Best Projects program, sponsored by ENR Midwest, the regional edition of national construction publication Engineering News-Record.

Constructed by a McCarthy Mortenson Joint Venture team, this 48-acre science campus is adjacent to Kansas State University and will replace the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Plum Island Animal Disease Center in New York. The role of NBAF is to conduct comprehensive research, develop vaccines and provide enhanced diagnostic capabilities to protect against diseases that threaten the nation’s food supply and public health. It’s the nation’s only large livestock research facility that provides the highest level of biocontainment (BSL-4) and the only large-scale federal biocontainment laboratory facility to achieve LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

“It was truly a labor of love to work on this next-generation science facility that sets the gold standard for high-containment laboratories,” said McCarthy Market Leader Seth Kelso. “We’re excited to share this honor with our client – the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology Directorate – and all of our project partners and stakeholders.”

In the ENR Best Projects awards program, the NBAF project outscored 63 other projects nominated in 18 categories across the 10-state Midwest region.

Read more about the NBAF campus.

St. Louis, Mo. – Bags and boxes of winter coats for children have been delivered to the Hazelwood School District by the IBEW Electrical Workers Minority Caucus for its annual coat drive. In all, 200 coats were delivered to the school, part of more than 600 coats given away regionwide this year in the 19^th year of the EWMC charitable endeavor. The minority caucus is part of the Electrical Connection, a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1 and the St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).

“We are always looking to bring a little extra warmth to those who live in the communities we serve,” said Sylvester Taylor, director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Electrical Connection. “At the same, we hope we can inspire recipients of our coat drive to consider a career in the electrical trades and perhaps one ‘pay it forward’ by participating in one of our many community improvement programs.”

The annual coat drive was launched in 2004 by Taylor. Since then, the IBEW Minority Caucus has given away more than 15,000 coats to families in need, 13,000 of them new coats.

“We serve many families throughout the Hazelwood School District,” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, Hazelwood School District Superintendent. “The hard work and generosity of the Electrical Connection and IBEW Electrical Workers Minority Caucus in its year-long coat drive is greatly appreciated and indicative of the supportive spirit in the Hazelwood School District Community.”

The Electrical Connection partnership will continue to distribute coats for children in need to various agencies throughout the winter.

Taylor is already thinking ahead to 2024, which will mark the 20^th year of the program. If you would like to support the coat drive, EWMC is looking for new coats or used coats in good condition that are appropriate for children up to the age of 18. You can drop off coats at the IBEW Local 1 union hall at 5850 Elizabeth Ave. in St. Louis or you can send a donation to:

IBEW Electrical Workers Minority Caucus

C/O Sylvester Taylor

5850 Elizabeth Ave.

St. Louis, Mo.63110

Make the check out to “EWMC Coat Drive.”

The Electrical Connection partnership provides safe and reliable commercial, industrial and residential electrical construction, maintenance, repair and replacement services across Missouri, the nation and the world. It is an important resource for business and civic leadership for new technology, including disruptive technologies, advancing electrical and communication infrastructure.  Learn more at www.electricalconnection.org.

ACT Metal Deck Supply announces the hiring of Sam Tamburo-Jamrozik to its sales staff.

Tarlton has promoted Nick Eshelman to senior project manager.

Kaskaskia Engineering Group engineers Mark Schifferdecker and Josh Tempel recently earned their Certified Utility Coordinator designation from the Indiana Dept. of Transportation.

Kadean Construction has hired Ross Jarsocrak as a senior project manager in its Philadelphia office.

Olathe, Kan. – Terracon has named Janet Keiser, P.E., PTOE, vice president and national director for transportation and infrastructure.

St. Louis, Mo. – Since establishing Lawrence Group as a co-founder in 1983, CEO Stephen A. Smith, FAIA has embarked upon a truly visionary career motivated by a passion for his hometown of St. Louis, revitalizing communities and greatly expanding the scope of what an architectural practice can be.

In honor of Smith’s impact as a vanguard of purposeful development within his community and for the many accomplishments throughout his career as an architect, the University of Kansas (KU) School of Architecture & Design has awarded Smith with a 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement. Smith graduated from the university in 1979 with a Bachelor of Architecture.

Smith’s passion to transform St. Louis has been a constant motivator of his work. As his career and firm grew, Smith began to assume the many responsibilities of a developer to shepherd complex projects to completion. He recognized as an architect that he could not wait for another client to come along to save St. Louis’ historic buildings. Instead, he arranged to buy them, find investors and act as client as well as architect. These projects, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, have both stabilized the neighborhoods in which they are located and sparked additional development activity around them.

Smith’s approach has led to a number of transformative developments within the City of St. Louis, including City Foundry STL, a project that rehabilitated the Federal Mogul foundry site into a mixed-use center at the heart of the current development boom within St. Louis’ Midtown.

His investment in the region extends far beyond that project alone, with several properties in the Grand Center Arts District furthering the creative and artistic heritage of the area. Such developments include the innovative Angad Arts Hotel, the first known hotel in the world letting guests book their room by corresponding color and emotion.

He has also led other developments within the district, including the 2011 redevelopment of the Grand Center Arts Academy, the 2014 restoration of the historic Sun Theater, and the ongoing development of the Moto Complex across the street from Saint Louis University. The cumulative effect of Smith’s investment and innovative focus within Midtown has been a major catalyst to the area’s current prosperity, as the rich history of the district has been brought to new life through Smith’s visionary guidance.

Smith’s impact is equally as evident in Downtown St. Louis where his high-profile projects have brought much needed attention to the city’s urban core. Such work includes the high-profile 2011 redevelopment of Park Pacific, rescuing a critical piece of St. Louis’ downtown real estate and turning it into a robust mixed-use property with a true sense of care for the history it embodies. Smith also led the 2007 redevelopment and design of The Marquette Building, creating St. Louis’ first non-loft luxury condominium development through thoughtful adaptive reuse practices. Smith even led the purchase and renovation of the historic Security Building in 2007 to house the Lawrence Group office, making it the first historic building in Missouri to receive a LEED Silver certification while cementing Smith’s commitment to remaining at the center of the communities he serves.

Smith’s innovative approach to these projects has made him a noted leader within his field. As Smith was successful in one project after another, his work began to be recognized across the U.S. by other architects who saw his work as a model for what they might do in their own communities. He has freely shared what he has done and how and lectured on elements of his development-oriented process; this includes sharing his knowledge on complex project valuation, financing, construction lending, and the many other things that go into a development.

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. announces that Ian Pope has joined the firm as national director of sustainability.

The American Subcontractors Association ASA Midwest Council recently elected its officers and board of directors for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Dennis Voss, Golterman & Sabo, was elected as the 2023-24-chapter president. Voss succeeds Dan Tucker, MC Mechanical Services. Voss will serve a one-year term as president, which began July 1 and will expire June 30, 2024. Ryan Spell, Precision Analysis, was elected vice president. Matt Tucker, Affton Fabricating & Welding Co., will serve as secretary and Mark O’Donnell of Schmersahl Treloar & Co. will serve as the association’s treasurer. Tucker will serve one additional year as the immediate past president. Members of the 2023-24 Board of Directors also include: Steve Cummins, Bell Electrical Contractors; Rose Kastrup, CSA Advisors LLC; Scott Meyer, Meyer Painting Co.; Rob Meeh, R.F Meeh Co.; Ryan Hermann, T.J. Wies Contracting; and Stephanie Woodcock, Too Creative.

With over 30 years of industry experience, Spraul has worked on a variety of extensive industrial projects for end users such as Amazon, Chewy, Walmart and Caterpillar. As project executive, he will work to expand Brinkmann’s reach in the industrial market while overseeing high-volume projects and providing leadership to multiple project teams.

Citizens for Modern Transit announces that Karen Troxell has joined the transit advocacy organization as program and membership manager.

Integrate Construction Partners has completed construction of a second Metro MedSpa location in Town and Country. The boutique beauty spa opened its first location at 12608 Lamplighter Square Shopping Center in St. Louis County in August 2021. Construction on its second, larger location at 971 Brittany Parkway Drive in Fall 2023.

A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, the nation’s largest metal deck distributor, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Orlando. This opening increases its network to 15 distribution centers nationally.

A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply has more than 53 years of experience in the industry and a complete inventory of metal roof deck, form deck and composite floor decks in stock at locations including Albany, N.Y.; Atlanta, Ga.; Aurora, Ill.; Columbus, Ohio, Fort Worth, Texas; Greensboro, N.C.; Hagerstown, Md.; Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Ind.; Jacksonville, FL; Kansas City, MO; Knoxville, TN; Orlando, Fla.; San Antonio, Texas and St. Louis.

The Rehabilitation Institute of Town & Country has made some rapid advances with IMPACT Strategies, Inc. at the helm as the construction manager. With the foresight of utilizing prefabricated exterior wall panels, the entire perimeter wall system was erected in nine working days, allowing for the roof to be completed in two weeks following the wall erection process. Under the design guidance of Gresham Smith, the one-story building will contain 47,000 square feet of acute rehabilitation care with forty private inpatient rooms, a kitchen, dining room, exercise room, pharmacy, therapy gym, dialysis room and therapy courtyard. This rehab hospital will be an expansion of the current strategic partnership between Encompass Health Corp. and BJC HealthCare, which already includes three hospitals known as The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern Illinois and The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis located in St. Peters. IMPACT Strategies previously completed the facility in 2021 for Encompass Health and BJC HealthCare located Shiloh, Ill. The new hospital in Town and Country is expected to begin accepting patients in 2024 as they will be offering comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical, occupational and speech therapies.

Eddie Norse, Jr. has joined Terracon as a program manager and senior associate. Chawn Stich has rejoined Terracon as a client development manager and senior associate.

Steve Bostic and Dave Klug have each been promoted to project director at Brinkmann Constructors, and Mike Duehren, Noah Perry and Kyle White have each been promoted to project executive.

Brinkmann Constructors has promoted Charlie Hart to regional director of field operations. With more than 30 years of industry experience as a project superintendent, Hart has significant experience in managing project teams for clients in the commercial, educational, multifamily, healthcare and government sectors.

Terracon announces a strategic organizational change to support client service, innovation and project delivery as the company continues to grow. Jeff Magner has been promoted to director of Terracon’s technology (digital infrastructure) business sector.

Brinkmann Constructors has promoted Rebecca Randolph to executive director of marketing and business development. Randolph, who recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary with the firm, has more than 30 years of experience in business development, marketing, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. In her expanded role, she will continue to source new opportunities and build relationships with industry leaders while overseeing operations within Brinkmann’s marketing and communications department.

Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures announces Kathy Terry’s promotion to vice president, finance. Terry joined Lawrence in 2016 as its accounting manager, helping to grow the financial position of the company and playing a significant role in navigating the intricacies of being an ESOP, 100 percent employee-owned organization. In her new role as VP, Terry will continue to help maximize shareholder value for Lawrence’s employee owners by leading the accounting department and other front-office teams, managing the ESOP and 401K plans and providing management insights along with the leadership team to further advance the firm’s future success.

Associated General Contractors of America CEO Stephen Sandherr announces his retirement effective March 31, 2024. Sandherr has served the AGC as its chief executive for 27 years. AGC of America COO Jeffrey Shoaf will serve as the association’s next CEO.

Oculus Inc. announces that Jack Bowe and Cody Harvey have been accepted into the AIA St. Louis Chapter’s 2023-2024 class of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. Bowe and Harvey are two of 16 applicants competitively selected to represent a diverse group of emerging professionals that demonstrate strong potential as future leaders in the region.