Hannah Tillson, Author at , LLC /author/hannah/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:49:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 hires James Van Staalduinen as assistant project manager /lechase-hires-james-van-staalduinen-as-assistant-project-manager/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:35:39 +0000 https://lechase.com/?p=2090 , LLC is pleased to announce the addition of James Van Staalduinen as an assistant project manager in its Durham office.

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]]> , LLC is pleased to announce the addition of James Van Staalduinen as an assistant project manager in its Durham office.

In this role, Van Staalduinen will help manage, develop, maintain and oversee all functions of assigned projects at the preconstruction, construction and post-construction phases. Those functions include but are not limited to safety, construction planning and cost-control procedures.

Van Staalduinen began his construction career in 2010 working as a CAD technician, and then progressed to roles as an assistant superintendent and senior project engineer. He has a BS degree in construction management from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, and an AS degree in applied science in architectural technology from Pitt Community College in Winterville, NC. He is also a certified LEED© Green Associate through the U.S. Green Building Council. Van Staalduinen lives in Durham.

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]]> hires Brandt Smith as project manager /lechase-hires-brandt-smith-as-project-manager/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:33:25 +0000 https://lechase.com/?p=2088 , LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Brandt Smith as a project manager in its Durham office.

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]]> Durham, N.C., July 12, 2017 – , LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Brandt Smith as a project manager in its Durham office.

In this role, Smith will manage, develop, maintain and oversee all functions of assigned projects at the preconstruction, construction and post-construction phases. Those functions include but are not limited to safety, construction planning and cost-control procedures.

Smith has 14 years of construction experience on projects in North Carolina, Maryland, New York and Nevada. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Hampton University in Hampton, VA, and a master’s degree in construction management form Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. He has earned LEED© AP accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council and is a member of the Construction Management Association of America. Smith is a resident of Durham.

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]]> hires Michele Benevento as project administrator /lechase-hires-michele-benevento-as-project-administrator/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:26:58 +0000 https://lechase.com/?p=2086 , LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Michele Benevento as a project administrator in its Albany office.

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]]> Albany, N.Y., July 12, 2017 – , LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Michele Benevento as a project administrator in its Albany office.

In this role, Benevento will support project managers and teams throughout all phases of assigned projects by handling administrative duties that include, but are not limited to: documentation required to set-up and close-out jobs; data tracking and reporting; billings and payables; and analysis of financial, tax and legal matters.

Benevento previously served as a diversity coordinator at Norwood-, working to track and report EEO and supplier diversity data during construction of the new Rivers Casino in Schenectady. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Fairfield University in Connecticut and also studied abroad at the International American University in Aix-en-Provence, France. She resides in Albany.

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]]> Durham Project Hosts ABC Meeting /durham-project-hosts-abc-safety-meeting/ Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:15:53 +0000 https://lechase.com/?p=1997 The Durham Police Headquarters project in Durham, NC, hosted the monthly ABC Carolinas’ Committee meeting in March.

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]]> The Durham Police Headquarters project in Durham, NC, hosted the monthly ABC Carolinas’ Committee meeting in March. The meeting included a job site tour where the team was commended for outstanding safety practices observed by the group. The Committee’s mission is to promote safety within the construction industry by providing its members information, training opportunities and consulting services to assist in the development of safety programs in the interest of conserving employee health and company profitability.

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]]> Binghamton Office Helps Build ‘Dream Room’ for Six-Year-Old in Need /binghamton-office-helps-build-dream-room-for-six-year-old-in-need/ Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:12:17 +0000 https://lechase.com/?p=1995 A story in the Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin credits and members of the Southern Tier Homebuilders Association for their efforts to build a new bedroom and adaptive therapy room for Grady Weigand.

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]]> A story in the Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin credits and members of the Southern Tier Homebuilders Association for their efforts to build a new bedroom and adaptive therapy room for Grady Weigand, a youngster with a rare genetic condition. The project was done in conjunction with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and A Room to Heal, a local group that works to repurpose, redecorate and renovate rooms for children in need. received a from the organizers to commemorate completion of the room. Thanks to Jerry Pipher, Mike Orzelek and other employees in Binghamton who helped in this worthwhile effort.

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]]> Syracuse Employees Make Quarters for Kindness a Success /syracuse-employees-make-quarters-for-kindness-a-success/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 01:09:48 +0000 https://lechase.com/?p=1992 The Syracuse office recently held a Quarters for Kindness drive, collecting quarters to make “laundry bags” for families of patients at the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

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]]> The Syracuse office recently held a Quarters for Kindness drive, collecting quarters to make “laundry bags” for families of patients at the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. In the attached photo, Katharine Seeley assembles the bags, which each include a detergent pod, dryer sheet and enough quarters to do a load of laundry. In about two weeks, the team raised $62 − enough to make 31 bags (see inset in photo). Thanks to everyone who participated in the project.

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]]> NAWIC Event in Durham /nawic-event-in-durham/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:06:56 +0000 https://lechase.com/?p=1989 Denise Thompson, Holly Kuitems, Priscilla Reed and Lynette Webb recently attended a holiday social put on by the Durham chapter of the National Association of Women In Construction, or NAWIC.

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]]> Denise Thompson, Holly Kuitems, Priscilla Reed and Lynette Webb recently attended a holiday social put on by the Durham chapter of the National Association of Women In Construction, or NAWIC. The organization, which has chapters in eight regions across the country, works to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. The event in Durham was held at The Pit, a local barbecue restaurant.

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]]> The Best in Gingerbread Construction /the-best-in-gingerbread-construction/ Mon, 05 Dec 2016 19:51:20 +0000 https://lechase.com/?p=1987 Corning’s Rockwell Museum is hosting its second annual Gingerbread Invitational, and – which has worked on various renovations at the Museum – is joining in the festivities.

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]]> Corning’s Rockwell Museum is hosting its second annual Gingerbread Invitational, and – which has worked on various renovations at the Museum – is joining in the festivities. The competition focuses on creations that depict local landmarks and architecture from the region surrounding Corning. A team of judges, which this year included Senior Project Manager Don Beckley, announced the official winners at a December 1 ceremony attended by about 200 people. Beckley admitted the judging was harder than he thought it would be, but ultimately three winners were selected: Mark Twain’s Study (shown at left), Heart of Corning (Centerway Square), and the Corning Fire Department. Now, throughout the month of December, visitors will vote to select the Community Choice Award winner, to be announced on January 5. Thanks to a sponsorship, admission to the Museum is free on Thursday nights in December from 5 to 7 p.m.

 

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]]> Armonk Office Helps Pajama Program Keep Kids Warm /armonk-office-helps-pajama-program-keep-kids-warm-2/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 19:44:42 +0000 https://lechase.com/?p=1984 Volunteers from the Armonk office recently took time to help sort, pick and pack donated pajamas and books for the NY Chapter of the Pajama Program.

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]]> Volunteers from the Armonk office recently took time to help sort, pick and pack donated pajamas and books for the NY Chapter of the Pajama Program. The program provides more than 5,000 new pajamas and books to underprivileged children in Westchester County each year as part of its annual “Stuff-a-Bus” campaign. This is the first year employees participated in the event. Thanks to everyone who helped make the effort a success.

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]]> Employees Go Red for Heart Health /employees-go-red-for-heart-health/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 19:31:49 +0000 https://lechase.com/?p=1981 was a table sponsor at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women luncheon held November 2 in Rochester.

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]]> was a table sponsor at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women luncheon held November 2 in Rochester. The annual event seeks to raise awareness of heart disease and to advocate for research so women can live longer, healthier lives. Rochester employees attending the event (shown left-to-right) were Debbie Benedict, Linda Vitale, Ashley Schreiner, Angela Borsa, Lisa Palmieri, Stephanie Hart, Vicki Iannucci, Ann Van Auken and Harriette Taylor.

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