McGraw Hill Construction announced July 30 that Harvey Bernstein, the company’s vice president, industry insights and alliances, has been elected to the National Academy of Construction (NAC). Bernstein’s election honors his lifelong career of leadership in engineering and construction research that has fostered industry innovation, sustainability and global best practices.
The board of directors at HR Green has named Steven R. Heyer, PE, LEED AP to serve as the company’s CEO. Heyer, a 34-year employee of HR Green, has held key leadership positions throughout the company, most recently serving as the president of its senior living business line and GCI Development LLC.
BSB Design has announced the addition of Mike Rosen, AIA, LEED AP-ND, to the firm’s Washington, D.C, office. A thirty-year veteran in the industry, Rosen brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and accolades earned over a seasoned career involving more than 4,000 projects across the globe. Rosen has worked with a number of industry-leading architectural design studios, including his own regionally-award-winning firm for 23 years.
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced the appointment of Glumac CEO Steve Straus to its board of directors. Glumac, a leading building services (MEP) engineering and commissioning firm with 10 West Coast offices, plus a strong presence in Shanghai, is focused on making an impact on conserving natural resources with the mission of creating sustainable buildings. Straus has more than 30 years of professional engineering experience, almost all with Glumac.
Carol F. Gillis, AIA, LEED AP, has joined Maine-based architects/engineers Harriman as a principal and will head up the firm’s growing healthcare design practice. She has worked on numerous ambulatory, acute care, and long-term care design projects throughout northern New England. Gillis holds a B.A. in Occupational Therapy from Utica College of Syracuse University and a Bachelor in Architecture from the Boston Architectural College.
Michael McKelvy has been named president and chief operating officer of Gilbane Building Company, a global construction and facilities-related services firm. McKelvy will be based in the company’s Providence, R.I., headquarters and assumed his new role in July. McKelvy most recently served as chief delivery officer, executive vice president for U.S. federal delivery and board member at CH2M HILL. A registered architect in 30 U.S.
Kevin Fettig has joined Level 10 Construction in Sunnyvale, Calif., as vice president operations. A construction manager for more than 25 years, Fettig has overseen many signature projects throughout California and internationally within the areas of technology, education, commercial office construction and residential housing. Fettig previously served as vice president of operations for Rudolph & Sletten.
The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers has named Joseph G. Burns, a managing principal at Thornton Tomasetti, an SEI Fellow. Burns joined Thornton Tomasetti in 1995, and has more than 30 years experience in building design and renovation.
Paul Hayhurst, project engineer at S. M. Wilson & Co. in St. Louis, has earned the LEED Accredited Professional credential from the U. S. Green Building Council with a Building Design + Construction Specialty. A LEED Accredited Professional demonstrates a solid, current understanding of green building principles and practices and shows a clear commitment to professional growth in the field, according to S.M. Wilson & Co. Hayhurst joined S. M.
John Tran, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, has been hired as design principal at the Phoenix office of architecture, engineering and planning firm SmithGroupJJR. Tran will join the leadership team for the firm’s practice in Arizona and the southwest, while providing support to all SmithGroupJJR offices. He is an award-winning designer with 20-plus years of experience and has led projects as senior designer, project designer and design principal.
