https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001 Why Construction MGMT? en-us 2016-09-01 17:20:21 UTC 2026-02-28 22:23:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121165321 V1]]> 2016-09-01 17:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121165321 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121165943 V4]]> 2016-09-01 17:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121165943 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121166063 V3]]> 2016-09-01 17:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121166063 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121166218 V5]]> 2016-09-01 17:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121166218 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121166344 V2]]> 2016-09-01 17:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121166344 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121166450 V6]]> 2016-09-01 17:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121166450 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121167935 C1
Skanska is a company that I have worked for in the past.  Working for Skanska was a great experience.  Everything seemed very well run and safety was really a priority which made me gain a lot of respect for the company.]]> 2016-09-01 17:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121167935 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121169333 C2
Whiting-Turner is one of the oldest construction companies that I can think of.  They are over 100 years old and one of the leaders in the construction industry.  I had the privilege to be able to intern for them this past summer.  Working on a Hospital job with Whiting-Turner made me realize that no matter the size of the project, as this was a small renovation, they take the project very seriously. I would be very happy to be able to work for Whiting-Turner again in the future.]]> 2016-09-01 17:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121169333 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121170197 http://www.eccoiii.com/ECCOIII is a small construction company but it still competes with the big guys.  I worked with ECCOIII along side Skanska a year ago and learned that in construction it doesn't always matter how big you are but how well you perform.  I love working in an industry that takes pride in quality workmanship.]]> 2016-09-01 17:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121170197 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121171208 Tutor Perini is a large construction company that has an office in NYC.  I know a friend that is an architect working for them and he has said that it is wonderful working for them.  Tutor Perini is currently working on the Hudson Yards project which is the largest project in NYC ever.  Projects that large really interest me as to how they are even feasible.  I want to be able to join the industry and help manage a multi million dollar project and say that I was a part of it.  Something that will be around for long after I am no longer around.]]> 2016-09-01 17:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121171208 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121172375 Barnard construction does a lot of heavy civil work.  I have always wanted to be a part of a heavy civil project and be able to have the project around long after I am gone.  Heavy civil is the way I definitely want to go.]]> 2016-09-01 17:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/121172375 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122295976 2016-09-08 00:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122295976 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122296082 2016-09-08 00:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122296082 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122296110 2016-09-08 00:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122296110 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122296203 2016-09-08 00:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122296203 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122296434 CB&I is a large company that leads the Energy industry with technology and infrastructure. I previously worked for CB&I when I worked for the Hurricane Sandy relief program, Rapid Repairs. Although I worked as Data Management, it is what sparked my interest in construction.]]> 2016-09-08 00:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122296434 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122297544 Navillus contracting is a semi-small tile work contractor that works on many iconic sites, like Grand Central terminal and Penn Station/MSG. Navillus also helped out and responded after Hurricane Sandy and worked on giving temporary power, water, and heat to Breezy Point, a location that got completely destroyed by the storm.]]> 2016-09-08 00:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122297544 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122298209 Turner Construction Company is an extremely large multi-national company that takes on massive projects. I would love to work for the big guys, but don't like the idea of being just another number to the company.]]> 2016-09-08 00:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122298209 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122298367 Dvirka & Bartilluci Engineering is a small company in NYC that does a lot of CM work. I would like the opportunity to work some CM work and not just work for contractors.]]> 2016-09-08 00:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122298367 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122298683 T.G. Nickel & Associates is a company that is owned by one of my friends families. I know several people who interned with the company. It is right on Long Island near me, which is always a nice thing.]]> 2016-09-08 00:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122298683 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122298941 Picking large objects on job sites is always a nervous time for everyone. Nobody wants something bad to happen.]]> 2016-09-08 00:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122298941 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122299237 This is the West Coast Lifter, the largest barge crane in the world. It was brought over from California through the Panama canal. It is being used on the Tappan Zee Bridge project and was recently renamed, We Lift NY.]]> 2016-09-08 00:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122299237 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122300091 This article shows exactly how construction project can be effected by the community, even potentially stopped all together. If the public fears construction will disturb their natural living then they will protest. Bad publicity can and will destroy a project.]]> 2016-09-08 00:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122300091 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122300390 This article delves deeper into how and why concrete works. Tapping into the most basic parts on concrete the world is making it stronger and faster curing.]]> 2016-09-08 00:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122300390 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122300549 Nature is genius in the ways that it constructs itself and stays strong in disasters. Scientists learned from the structure of coconut palms to hopefully create a new strong system to help prevent earthquake damage.]]> 2016-09-08 00:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122300549 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122300705 This new innovation to roadways has lead to the creation of precast flexible concrete slabs to make road work 50% faster.]]> 2016-09-08 00:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122300705 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122301111 This article shows how we as the human race have always tried to find ways to make things better. Learning from nature and tweaking things to make them more efficient. ]]> 2016-09-08 00:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122301111 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122301280 New earthquake resistant pipelines will now make water transportation in California a safer and more reliable source. Pipelines can now withstand the earthquake intense area and not cut off water to thousands of residents during a disaster.]]> 2016-09-08 00:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122301280 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122301571 Missouri is looking to be the first state to experiment with solar roadways. It will be interesting to see if this innovation will save money or cost the state in the long run. Will this be too costly to repair and maintain?]]> 2016-09-08 01:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122301571 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122301753 A small start up company is now trying to create a more cost effective residential solar panel that will rotate to face the sun. If this becomes popular there will definitely be a boom in the solar industry.]]> 2016-09-08 01:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122301753 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122301925 This company is trying to create an entire town where every house is equipped with solar shingles. The entire roof of this building will be a solar panel. This is a big leap in LED construction. Things will be self sustaining eventually.]]> 2016-09-08 01:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122301925 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122302618 A construction worker was killed in a crane collapse in Boston. This just shows that even though safety is number one priority that sometimes things happen and people can be put into danger. It is always important to keep your priorities straight and safety on mind.]]> 2016-09-08 01:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122302618 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122302905 This is an amazing picture of a crane lifting the blade for a wind turbine. This is very dangerous work as a small gust of wind could sent the blades flying.]]> 2016-09-08 01:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122302905 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122303029 This front loader is absolutely crazy! Machines like this are necessary for large projects. Just think about how many small buckets it would take to replace one of this bucket.]]> 2016-09-08 01:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122303029 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122303220 The Terex RH 400 is the largest excavator ever! it can scoop out 9900 tons in just an hour!!!]]> 2016-09-08 01:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122303220 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122307675 Mining equipment like this is a prime example of the enormity that construction and equipment can reach. ]]> 2016-09-08 01:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122307675 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122307850 These claw attachments on excavators are awesome! They can cut right through structural steel members and dismantle a building piece by piece.]]> 2016-09-08 01:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122307850 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122308686 This is a picture of the rising towers of the new Tappan Zee Bridge. The large blue squares are formwork that actually rises up with the column and even has offices inside for people to stay and work.]]> 2016-09-08 02:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122308686 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122308908 This is a picture of one of the beams being placed on the new Tappan Zee Bridge project. The beam is so large, they need to be really precise to get it where they need it to be.]]> 2016-09-08 02:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122308908 kylefdonn https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122309087 This is an image of what the new Tappan Zee Bridge is going to look like when it is done. This was the best design to reach the span that it needed to and be the most cost effective.]]> 2016-09-08 02:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kylefdonn/Lab001/wish/122309087