Aug 03, 2010

Skanska

Skanska's Seattle office hired Christyn Johnson as senior human relations manager. Johnson has 15 years of HR experience, including coaching, customer service, employee relations, management training and conflict resolution. Prior to joining Skanska, Johnson was HR relations manager at TestAmerica Laboratories. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Washington.

Pacific Pile & Marine

Steve Spencer joined Pacific Pile & Marine as chief engineer after consulting with the company for a number of years. Spencer is a registered professional engineer with 20 years of experience as a geotechnical and structural engineer, specializing in the design and construction of marine, underground and foundation projects. He is helping expand the company's capacity in design-build and other projects. Pacific Pile & Marine is a privately held heavy civil and marine construction firm operating in the Pacific Northwest, Montana and Alaska.

Veca Electric & Communications

Seattle's Veca Electric & Communications hired Robert Long as project manager. Long has more than 22 years of experience with mechanical, electrical and technology systems. He also is experienced in sustainability and integration of MEP systems.

Jackson Dean Construction

Ryan McCallen joined Jackson Dean Construction of Seattle as director of marketing and business development. McCallen has 13 years of sales, marketing and business development experience. Prior to Jackson Dean, he worked for six years at the Driver Training Group in Redmond. Jackson Dean constructs offices, retail, restaurants, warehouses, medical facilities, hotels and food plants in 40 states.

Rushforth Construction

Tacoma-based Rushforth Construction was awarded a 2010 STEP Platinum award for safety from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington. The Safety Training and Evaluation Process program gives contractors a method to develop and measure their safety programs. To earn a platinum-level award, companies must have a recordable incident rate of 3.3. Rushforth's RIR was 1.75 in 2009 and is 0.0 so far in 2010. Rushforth is a subsidiary of Adolfson & Peterson Construction.

BMC Select

BMC Select of Boise, Idaho, won its third consecutive Partners of Choice Award from David Weekley Homes, a Houston-based homebuilder that operates in 14 cities across the country. BMC Select is a provider of building materials and construction services to homebuilders and contractors in 11 states, including Washington, Oregon and Idaho. It has earned the award four times in the last five years.

Cascade Windows

Cascade Windows is donating 68 windows to the Millard Fuller Center for Housing. The donation will help 10 families receive new homes during the 2010 Millard Fuller Legacy Build, which will take place next month in Indianapolis. Cascade makes vinyl windows and patio doors at plants in Spokane, Portland and Salt Lake City. The donation is valued at about $10,000.