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As a general contractor, Eckman Construction relies greatly on its partnerships with vendors, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure their clients receive exceptional service. Eckman’s relationship with Jack B. Parson Ready Mix Concrete is a perfect example of that ideal partnership. How does this partnership benefit concrete construction projects and Eckman’s clients? Long-standing relationships Brad Berntson, […]
With over 16 years of commercial construction experience, Kristi Harris brings a wealth of knowledge to Eckman Construction in her role as Legal and Risk Management Advisor. Her career in the construction industry began when she accepted a position as a receptionist. “I quickly took an interest in construction operations and continued asking management questions,” […]
Building “Safety First” into Construction from Start to Finish Mitigating risk and maintaining job safety are critical elements to success in commercial construction. At Eckman Construction, these are priorities from pre-project to post build. As Kristi Harris, Legal and Risk Management Advisor, describes, “By assessing and managing potential risk issues, it assures that policies and […]
Our Senior Financial Manager, Tiffanee Eckman, started her career in the construction industry nearly two decades ago. Her first role as receptionist was a stepping stone to a career in accounting, finance, and human resources. Early on, she discovered her natural interest in construction finance, along with a passion for building work teams. “I increasingly […]
The idiom, “A team is only as strong as the weakest link,” is especially true in construction. Although the general contractor is ultimately responsible for managing the multitude of details in delivering a quality build, to do so, they depend heavily on their team of subcontractors. At Eckman Construction, we understand the importance of creating […]
Commercial construction projects are multi-faceted and involve layers of high-level administrative oversight to deliver quality builds. Eric Robinson, in his executive role as Vice President of Legal, Human Resources, and Accounting for Eckman Construction, oversees many of these critical behind-the-scenes financial and legal responsibilities. As a practicing attorney, Eric’s credentials are quite impressive. He obtained […]
Teamwork from Concept to Construction Provides Key Benefits Solving complex issues is at the core of the commercial construction process. These issues include meeting tight time schedules, reducing change orders, and meeting forecasted budgets while creating high-quality structures. In the traditional design-bid-build model, the construction process begins by hiring a design team of architects and […]
The Importance of Financial Management in Concrete Construction At Eckman Construction the success of each build is a result of the entire team working together to deliver quality projects on schedule and within budget. As the Concrete Financial Manager, Sierra Uncles plays a critical role in supporting the concrete construction team and assisting in meeting […]
Tilt-up Construction is an Excellent Choice for Industrial Buildings in Utah Tilt-up concrete construction has been in existence for well over a century, and today is one of the preferred construction methods for commercial and industrial applications. The numerous benefits of this type of structure contribute to the over 650,000 square feet of concrete tilt-up […]
An Inside Look at Becoming a Concrete Specialist in Utah Senior Concrete Superintendent Scott Duke has an impressive career of 31 years working with Eckman Construction. Over this time, he has worked on a multitude of projects varying in size, location, and specifications. Scott’s introduction to concrete happened during his teens when he spent his […]