Tag: CEO
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Balfour Beatty begins next chapter with new CEO
“With significant opportunities ahead and a talented team in an industry that is rapidly evolving, I am energised by both the challenge and the responsibility. I look forward to listening, learning, and leading as we take the next steps forward, together.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CITB funding changes: CEO defends ‘quick and decisive’ action
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) recently announced a range of changes to its grants and funding system. Here, CEO Tim Balcon tells CM People why the changes have been made and how they will impact the industry Why have the changes to funding and grants been made? For too long, there have been too…
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Market still ‘very dynamic’: WSP CEO
WSP announced a $1 billion, seven-year partnership with Microsoft at the beginning of 2025 to accelerate the digitization of the architecture, engineering and construction industry via artificial intelligence. That alliance is now paying off, CEO Alexandre L’Heureux said on a second-quarter earnings call Aug. 7. “In our bidding group … we believe that very soon…
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Dominion’s offshore wind project sees slight price hike from tariffs, CEO says
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Dominion Energy’s 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is still on schedule for completion by the end of 2026, and should qualify for Inflation Reduction Act tax credits under the new safe harbor deadlines, the utility’s…
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Cornerstone Names Gunner Smith as New CEO
Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, today named Gunner Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Aug. 11. Gunner was selected after the company’s Board of Directors conducted a comprehensive search to identify its next CEO. His strong commercial background and experience leading high-performing businesses in…
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National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Appoints New CEO
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has appointed Sheronda L. Carr as its new chief executive officer, effective July 7, 2025. Carr, an experienced association executive, takes the helm of the organization focused on workforce development and advocacy for women in the construction industry. Carr succeeds Interim Executive Director Velma Hart, who has…
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Canadian toll firm hires US construction exec as CEO
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Jose Espinosa is taking the reins as president and CEO of toll highway company 407 ETR, according to a news release from the Woodbridge, Ontario-based firm. He brings to the role more than 25 years of international…
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Kier CEO to step down in the autumn
Kier’s chairman, Matthew Lester, said: “I would like to thank Andrew for his exceptional leadership over the last six years, which has transformed Kier. We proudly remain one of the UK’s leading infrastructure services, construction and property groups. Under Andrew’s leadership, the group has increased its resilience, strengthened its financial position and currently has a…
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Skanska CEO says its selective strategy reduces risk
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Remaining selective and planning for risk have been key to Skanska’s profitability. CEO Anders Danielsson said the firm has been more discerning about only taking on projects and clients in sectors where it has seen success in…
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CCCT with Justin Newell, CEO with INFORM North America
CCCT with Justin Newell, CEO with INFORM North America-Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast David Corson CCR Publisher/Editor sat down with Justin Newell, CEO with INFORM North America that develops software to optimize business processes using artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced mathematics of operations research. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Aachen, Germany, the company promotes…