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Dave Walsh Checks In
The Marriott construction director talks hospitality building trends, the rise of modular construction, what he loves about his job—and why he’s a passionate advocate for careers in the skilled trades.
By Maggie Murphy
April 18, 2023
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by Maggie Murphy
Maggie leads Construction Executive’s day-to-day operations and long-term strategy—overseeing all print and digital content, design and production efforts, and working with the editorial team to tell the many stories of America’s builders and contractors. She’s a native Marylander with extensive construction industry experience and an educational background in communications, history and classical literature.
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