Mar 12, 2013

Walsh Construction Co.

Walsh

Llobet

Seattle-based Walsh Construction Co. promoted Maria Llobet and Afton Walsh to project managers. Llobet joined the company in 2008 as an estimator and has 10 years of industry experience. Walsh joined the company in 2006 as an intern and in 2008 became a project engineer after graduating from college. Walsh Construction builds affordable mixed-use, special needs and student housing, as well as renovations and historic preservations.

Schuchart/Dow

Williams

Hoedemaker

Residential builder Schuchart/Dow appointed John Hoedemaker as managing partner, with Paige Williams taking over Hoedemaker's former role as general manager. Hoedemaker joined the company in 2005 and became a partner in 2008. In his new role he is continuing to guide business operations in addition to providing project oversight and fostering relationships. He holds a bachelor's degree in art history from the University of Washington. Williams joined the company in 2007 as human resources manager. She has more than 12 years of management experience and holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine and a certificate in human resources management from the UW.

Lydig Construction

Bellevue-based Lydig Construction was honored by the Associated General Contractors of America for raising $110,000 for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center as part of the Climb to Fight Breast Cancer event. Twenty-three employees participated in the event, with 18 reaching the summit of Mt. Adams. Lydig was one of eight organizations nationwide to win the AGC in the Community Award.

AGC of America

The Associated General Contractors of America installed its new officers for 2013. They are: Paul Diederich, president of West Fargo, N.D.-based Industrial Builders, president; Alan Landes, president and COO of St. Joseph, Mo.-based Herzog Contracting, senior vice president; Charles Greco, chairman of Houston-based Linbeck Group, vice president; and William Brian Burgett, president and CEO of Westerville, Ohio-based Kokosing Construction Co., treasurer. The officers will serve in these positions until March 2014.

Mar 05, 2013

JE Dunn Construction

Ray

The Portland office of JE Dunn Construction added Jim Ray as vice president of pre-construction services. Ray has more than 20 years of commercial construction experience in the Northwest. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Oregon State University and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

University Mechanical Contractors

University Mechanical Contractors expanded its ownership group by allowing five employees to buy into the company. The new owners are: Pat Damitio, vice president of operations; Bryan Eppler, director of strategic development; Kirk Baisch, safety director; David Malone, project executive; and Steve Brooks, special projects manager. They join President and CEO Jerry Bush and vice president and CFO Doug Smith as owners of the 93-year-old mechanical contractor based in Mukilteo.

Milgard Windows & Doors

Tacoma-based Milgard Windows & Doors launched several interactive tools on its website geared toward architects, builders and contractors. Included are detailed product specifications, BIM objects, CAD drawings and other technical information. CEUs for architects and contractors are also available within the Professional Resources Section of http://www.Milgard.com.