Apr 20, 2010

Schlecht Construction

Jessica Whitten, business manager at Schlecht Construction, recently completed her 20th year with the company. Whitten was hired as a receptionist and subsequently promoted to office manager and then business manager. She is in charge of office administration, private and government contract administration, marketing and human resources. She is a past-president of the Lower Columbia Contractors Association and serves on its board. She is also the treasurer for Kelso Rotary Club. Schlecht has offices in Kelso and Vancouver.

CITC of Washington

In response to industry demand, the Construction Industry Training Council of Washington has developed an array of green building courses for workers and contractors, including a prep class for the Green Advantage exam. Other green classes offered cover solar panels and solar hot water systems.

Painter Preservation & Planning

Diana Painter opened a second office of Painter Preservation & Planning in Spokane. The historic preservation firm was founded by Painter in the Bay Area in 2002, where it maintains an office. Painter holds a doctorate degree in architecture, a master's degree in urban planning and urban design, and a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary design. Her qualifications meet federal guidelines in architectural history, and she also is a certified planner.

Skanska USA

Skanska USA's building unit recognized six national suppliers at its inaugural Supplier-of-Choice Awards recently held in Phoenix. Northwest winners include MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions of Seattle and Alliant Systems of Beaverton, Ore. Suppliers were ranked in safety, sustainable practices, quality, schedule, third-tier management, diversity, internal training programs and innovation.

Apr 13, 2010

Cascade Windows

Cascade Windows promoted Jim Womble to director of sales. Womble joined Cascade in 1990, just a year after the company was founded. He worked his way up from basic production labor to various sales and management roles at the Spokane Valley office. In his new position, he will oversee all 13 of the company's territory managers in the western U.S. Cascade makes vinyl windows and patio doors at plants in Spokane Valley, Portland and Salt Lake City.

Snyder Roofing

Snyder Roofing won a 2010 CNA Leadership in Safety Award. Snyder was recognized for developing a safety culture in its operations and its participation in CNA training programs. Both Snyder Roofing of Oregon and Snyder Roofing of Washington will receive the award during each company's safety meetings in May. CNA is a large commercial insurer.

Sicklesteel Cranes

The Associated General Contractors of America gave Sicklesteel Cranes a Construction Safety Excellence Award during the association's national convention in March. Sicklesteel took first place in its specialty division category. The awards recognize companies that have developed premier safety and loss prevention programs, and showcase companies that have achieved continuous improvements and maintenance of their safety and health management systems.

AGC of Washington

The AGC of America honored its Washington chapter for “Best Overall Public Relations Campaign” in 2009. The award was presented during the recent national convention in Orlando, Fla., and recognizes the chapter's “Member Centered – Value Driven” campaign.