The new year marked a time for change for these builders that made leadership shifts during the first two months of 2026.
For businesses, a new year can provide the opportunity to make changes. New initiatives, new processes and new people can shake up a company, bring new strengths and shift strategic priorities for the coming year.
To start 2026, contractors across the country made executive moves from the regional level up to the C-suite.
Read on for some of the executive changes that builders undertook to start the year.
Longtime finance lead Don Adair, who has been with the company since 1988, will retire Jan. 9. Read the full article ➔
Brad Jeanneret, formerly the COO, will step into the role as Mike Choutka transitions to chairman of the board. Read the full article ➔
Andrea Weisheimer, formerly of DPR Construction and Webcor Builders, will focus on building the Oregon firm’s national presence. Read the full article ➔
Nathan Golik talks with Construction Dive about risk, integrated design-build and regional growth trends. Read the full article ➔
The Brentwood, Tennessee-based builder tapped project executives across the infrastructure, higher education and special projects divisions for its ownership group. Read the full article ➔
The Reston, Virginia-based builder tapped John Platt, a 25-year veteran, to lead the tech transformation of its engineering, procurement and construction delivery method. Read the full article ➔
Brad Hendrickson will take the helm of the Minneapolis-based builder one year after becoming the firm’s chief operating officer. Read the full article ➔
Clem Wood joins the builder as the advanced tech market continues to build on its already impressive momentum amid the U.S. reshoring effort. Read the full article ➔
