Dirt Nerd: How Aaron Witt Built His Multimillion-Dollar Construction Media Company Before Age 30
By Maggie Murphy
November 4, 2024
Aaron Witt has been a dirt enthusiast for as long as he can remember. Like many little boys, as a child he was fascinated by dump trucks, tractors, excavators, bulldozers—anything heavy equipment. If it pushed dirt, he was into it.
On his 6th birthday, Witt’s dad arranged a part...
New Names and Faces: September 2024
By Construction Executive
September 27, 2024
BRADLEY PARTNER JOHN SPANGLER ELECTED FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS
On Sept. 12, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that partner John I. Spangler III has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers. He will be among the...
New Names and Faces: July-August 2024
By Construction Executive
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JAMALH GREENE NAMED REGIONAL SUPPLIER DIVERSITY MANAGER OF SKANSKA NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA OPERATIONS
On June 25, Skanska announced the appointment of Jamalh Greene as regional supplier diversity manager of its North Carolina and Virginia building operations. Greene’s appoin...
New Names and Faces: May-June 2024
By Construction Executive
June 25, 2024
Ruppert Promotes Melanie Anderson to Director of Talent Acquisition
In May, Ruppert Landscape announced the promotion of Melanie Anderson to Director of Talent Acquisition. In her new role, she will spearhead talent acquisition strategies for both the landscape construction and ...
New Names and Faces: March-April 2024
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Joel Nickel Joins Barton Malow to Lead the Mission Critical Market
On Feb. 27, veteran operations leader Joel Nickel has joined Barton Malow to lead the firm’s Mission Critical market. In his role, Nickel will elevate and enhance Barton Malow’s presence in the mission-critical a...
Herman Russell's Big Hustle
By Maggie Murphy
April 23, 2024
“Any person that I knew of in the city of Atlanta who did anything ran it by Herman before they did anything else.”
These are the words of Anthony Dixon, senior project manager and 47-year veteran employee with H. J. Russell & Company. But ask anyone who knows anything about H. ...
ICYMI: Highlights From ABC Convention 2024
By Grace Calengor
March 28, 2024
In case you missed ABC Convention 2024 in Kissimmee, Florida, last month, here are key highlights from the week of competitions, exhibitions, speakers, performances and more.
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Contractor of the Year
Kwest Group was announced as ABC’s 2024 Contractor of the ...
New Names and Faces: February 2024
By Construction Executive
February 20, 2024
HAZTEK LLC ANNOUNCES MIKE KENYON HAS JOINED THEIR TEAM AS DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION EHS
On Jan. 22, HazTek LLC announced the addition of Mike Kenyon as its director of construction EHS. Kenyon brings over 20 years of experience primarily in the construction industry working withi...
One Milestone at a Time
By Grace Calengor
February 14, 2024
Jessie Cannizzaro has everything she needs: a fulfilling career, a loving husband and two lovely children, a supportive family and a successful business—Milestone Plumbing, which she founded in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, nearly 15 years ago. But her life didn’t always look this way.
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New Names and Faces: January 2024
By Construction Executive
January 25, 2024
WOOLPERT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT MELVIN SPINKS NAMED 2024 HOUSTON AREA ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
On Dec. 20, 2023, The Houston Engineers Week Committee named Woolpert Senior Vice President Melvin Spinks as the 2024 Houston Area Engineer of the Year. The award recognizes engineers who h...
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'Nobody's Coming to Save You': ABC Convention Speaker Ryan Leak on the Power of Self-Leadership
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For ABC Convention 2024 speaker Ryan Leak, truly effective leadership begins with self-leadership. That means separating following from leading, helping yourself grow and understanding that you’re not going to drown—because you already know how to swim.
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Building Sophia's Dream House
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A young girl can’t play in the sun—so Consolidated Construction built her a playhouse. Thanks to their work, today she has it made in the shade.