Aside from a hammer, what are the top 5 tools that you could not live without?
Hands (protect them at all costs), Common Sense (always a good place to start), Tape Measure (size matters), Cordless Impact Driver (whatever that is), Mike Bova (our incredible field manager)
Would you rather manage a construction site in Antarctica or the Kalahari Desert?
Antarctica by a landslide! It’s easier to warm up than cool down, but don’t give the sales team any ideas!
What’s the most interesting or unusual artifact you’ve ever discovered in an old building?
Vintage Coca-Cola bottles wedged between wall studs, supposedly used for soundproofing
St. Mary’s Medal dated 1836
Finding a fully intact newspaper dated September 25, 1932, featuring a story about the Lindbergh kidnapping, a week after watching a television documentary about the Lindbergh kidnapping.
What’s the longest-running project you’ve ever supervised?
14 months….. 16 months….. 22 months….. 44 years of child-raising (Amen to that!)
What’s the best advice you could give to a green field super?
Never be afraid to ask for advice or help. Nobody knows everything.
What’s the worst construction fail you’ve ever witnessed?
Aside from any number of accidents you can dream of, poor anger management skills.
How many of the following vehicles can you drive and/or operate:
(1. Dump Truck, 2. Bulldozer, 3. Wrecking Ball, 4. Backhoe, 5. Crane, 6. Drum Roller, 7. Excavator, 8. Forklift)
Congrats to Mike Bova and Dave Lohneiss, who tied for first place with 5 out of 8.