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General Contractor: An Interview With the Head of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon has been a military engineer for 37 years—the last three serving as commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In an exclusive interview with CE, he discusses when he decided on his career path, how the Corps’ crushing workload is its greatest challenge and biggest opportunity—and why he’s ‘definitely a soldier first.’
By Christopher Durso
August 2, 2023
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by Christopher Durso
Christopher Durso is the former editor-in-chief of Construction Executive.
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'Ten Toes Down': Excel Construction's $15,000 Annual Donation
By Jordan LeGras
Beauty, even in the built environment, comes at a price—one that Excel Construction of Florida intends to pay in full by donating $15,000 in construction materials and labor each year to a nonprofit organization in south Florida.
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How a Consultant Can Help Transform Your Construction Company Into an Industry Leader
By Chad Prinkey
When you're too close to a project, it's hard to see the bigger picture. A construction consultant can help dial in your company's image.