In Review: 5 Years of ConstructReach “I built this!”
2023 is ConstructReach’s five-year anniversary, with this year’s “I built this!” events marking half a decade of introducing young, diverse talent to the construction industry. We’re taking a moment to celebrate just how far we’ve come and prepare for the places we’ve yet to go. 2019: “I built this!” Atlanta Our very first “I built […]
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How a Diverse Talent Pipeline Benefits Everyone Involved
You’ve probably heard the term DEI before, and you’ve likely even taken steps toward creating a diverse and inclusive work culture — but do you really understand the full impact a diverse talent pipeline can have on a company? Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) describe an organization’s mindset when engaging in processes like hiring, promotion, […]
Mike Kalinowsky
THE CONSTRUCTREACH E-LEARNING MODULES: Giving Young Construction Professionals the Skills to Succeed More Than Just Safety On the job site, safety is paramount. Mike Kalinowski, Director of Safety at W.E. O’Neil Construction, works every day to ensure his crews follow OSHA regulations and insurance requirements. When he was introduced to a safety engineering student who […]
What’s new (and exciting!) in construction?
The construction industry has historically been one of the largest in the world, making up 8.6% of total jobs globally. So what makes now one of the best times to join the workforce? With lots of job openings and rapidly advancing technologies, here are three things that make getting into the industry right now so […]
Marlon Parnell
With offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and San Antonio — Fulcrum Construction creates high-quality, people-centered, retail commercial construction built to inspire. Marlon Parnell has joined Fulcrum Construction and answered a few questions about his career and journey in the construction industry. Name: Marlon Parnell Job Title: Owner Site Representative, Target Goal: To Own His First […]
COVID-19’s Impact on Construction
Meet the Panelists Steve Makredes Target Corporation, Vice President of Construction Steve Makredes, Vice President of Construction, leads the corporation’s Construction Capital Program including: New Stores, Remodels, Maintenance projects and Distribution Centers. He has experience designing big box retail as well as multi-story mixed use developments. He holds a degree in civil engineering master’s in […]
Destiny Carillo
Headquartered in North Texas, The Crowther Group is a company that has a reputation of delivering the highest quality projects for the best price and a commitment to igniting change that impacts lives in diverse communities. Recently, ConstructReach had a chance speak with Destiny Carillo, who is currently interning with The Crowther Group via their […]
Shannon McDonald
I would summarize myself as being a hard worker, a leader at all times, one who embraces challenge, and one who does not back down from adverse situations. My main life objectives are to always give everything I have and do those things to the best of my abilities. For lack of a better term, […]
5 Networking Tips For Young Professionals
When it comes to networking as a young professional, knowing how to put your best foot forward to take advantage of opportunities in meeting new people can jumpstart your career. According to LinkedIn’s online survey, global professionals around seventeen countries expressed their beliefs about networking, how often connections are made, and what motivates (or hinders) […]
