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minimize their risk.” architects.” and craft people at Edison Foard and adds
Edison Foard
Yet working part-time in the firm as a “Mark’s a good guy,” responds David that the company has invested heavily in
youngster, performing tasks from general Bates, general manager for the western di- training them.
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cleaning to ditch digging, taught Edison vision of Johnson Concrete Company. “Most general contractors our size sub
Cassels even more valuable precepts. Bates operates from the Concord office of out 95 percent of the work,” Edison Cassels
in relationships with both the design team
“It taught me perseverance, commitment the Salisbury-based firm that has been part says. “We’ve gone the other route. We’ve
and the project owner,” says Huberman.
and teamwork,” he says. “And leadership. of many Edison Foard projects. got a renovation and upfit that’s going to be
“They manage their projects extremely
The superintendents run the orchestra; “They’re honest, good, hardworking 60 percent to 70 percent self-perform.”
well, staying on time and on budget.”
they’re the conductors. You have to have a people,” Bates adds. “They’re very upfront. The official recognition of Edison
The company has a cadre of well-edu-
leader on every job. And you’ve got to have That’s something you don’t find a lot Foard’s seven decades figures to be a low-
cated leaders. Kolb, 51, has an MBA from
people who fall in line as part of that team.” today.” key event, most likely a luncheon at the
Stephen F. Austin State University. Edison
Edison Cassels likes solving problems Edison Cassels wants the company to firm’s 10,300-square-foot headquarters in
Cassels, 40, finished law school at Mercer
that might baffle other contractors. His build gradually on its reputation and to use southwest Charlotte. Clients, subcontrac-
University.
biggest satisfaction: “Walking away from a its intellectual capital to operate more effi- tors and friends will be on hand.
His law degree helps him relate to pro-
very happy customer.” ciently. “Construction is historically not a “I don’t think we’re going to do any-
ject owners, Edison Cassels says. “We un-
Kolb says he enjoys the blend of person- very efficient business,” he explains. thing rambunctious,” Penn Cassels smiles.
derstand that owners realize they’re making
alities in construction. “We work with such “That’s one way we’re working to distin- “We tend to be pretty conservative.”
a big investment,” he says. “We are able to
a wide range of individuals, from the work- guish ourselves from our competitors.”
give them a certain level of comfort and
ing-class crafts people to the coat-and-tie He points out the raft of solid managers
COMMUNITY NEWS
Chapin Named Partner
Andrew L. (“Drew”) Chapin has become a partner in the law firm of Conner Gwyn
Schenck, PLLC. The firm has offices in Greensboro and Raleigh. Mr. Chapin will rep-
resent owners, developers, builders, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals
in all aspects of construction litigation, alternative dispute resolution, contract negotia-
tions, licensing, and other construction issues.
Dutton Joins Roughton Nickelson DeLuca
Brynn Dutton has joined Roughton NIckelson DeLuca Architects as Marketing Di-
rector. The Durham-based architectural firm designes projects in the healthcare, munic-
ipal, higher educaton and commercial markets.
ABC of the Carolinas Honors Excellence
The Associated Builders & Contractors of the Carolinas (ABCC) announced the 2008
Project of the Year and Specialty Project of the Year at the EIC Award ceremony in
Greensboro. Eagle Awards recipients were: Choate Construction Company ABCC Pro-
ject of the Year (ZMax Dragway at Concord); BE&K Building Group was the recipient
of the 2008 Free Enterprise Award for the Greer Memorial Hospital project. Bovis Lend
Lease received the 2008 Carolinas Green Award for The Home Depot Smart Home at
Duke University and Adams Electric Co. received the Specialty Project of the Year
Award for the outstanding work at the NC Research Campus Core Lab Building. The
Craft Professional of the Year Award was presented to Robert Reagan of Starr Electric.
Ryan Wathen, Rodgers Builders was elected Chairman of the ABCC Board of Direc-
tors.
Scott Turner Passes
Scott Turner, Regional Sales Representative for William Scotsman’s died in Raleigh.
He had won several regional awards and was active in Habitat with Humanity and sev-
eral construction trade associations.
Starr Electric Apprentices Awarded Certificates
Starr Electric announced eight employees recently received the NC Department of
Labor Apprenticeship Certificate. They were Reginaldo Contreras, Joshua Harris, Bran-
don Dye, John Harden IV, Robert Ellis, Jonathan Reagan, James Nettles and Donzell
Lewis
Dallas Dermont Durham Died
Dallas Dermont Durham passed away January 2 in his home. He was a commercial
roofing contractor, and owned and operated Durham Roofing Company until he retired
at 72.
James P. Laurie Receives Certification
James P. Laurie III, principal attorney of the construction practice at The Law Office
of James P. Laurie III in Raleigh, has been certified as a Federal Court Mediator for the
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of NC.
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Donley’s Buys Blair Concrete
Bullish on NC, Donley’s Inc. of Cleveland, OH, has bought a majority share in Blair
Concrete Services, a 19-year-old, $20 million concrete construction firm in Raleigh.
Wagoner, Lambert and Lantrip Join Skanska
Ronald Wagoner was hired as Senior Project Manager at Skanska USA Building. He
will oversee the company’s Durham bundled projects. Alan Lambert was hired as As-
sistant Superintendent for the Carilion Clinic project. KAY Lantrip joined Skanska’s
Durham office as Vice President.
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