Lisa Podesto brings her expertise
and innovation to lead mass timber preconstruction at
Swinerton.
SAN
FRANCISCO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Swinerton, California's premier
general contractor and construction manager, proudly announces that
Lisa Podesto, P.E., has joined the firm as Regional Director of
Preconstruction ― Mass Timber and Sustainable Construction
Innovation. With over two decades of experience in the construction
industry, Podesto brings unparalleled expertise in mass timber and
industrialized construction to the team.
"We are thrilled to have Lisa join our
team. Her wealth of experience and passion for mass timber and
sustainable construction make her the ideal leader to spearhead our
efforts in Northern California,"
said Terry McKellips, Sr. Vice
President and Region Manager of Swinerton in Northern California.
"We are thrilled to have Lisa join our team," said Terry McKellips, Senior Vice President and
Region Manager of Swinerton in Northern
California. "Her wealth of experience and passion for mass
timber and sustainable construction make her the ideal leader to
spearhead our efforts in Northern
California. With Lisa on board, we are confident in our
ability to deliver pioneering projects, streamlining construction
schedules, and ensuring cost-effective project delivery that meets
the evolving needs of our clients and state legislation. Her hire
is another step in a string of major investments the company is
making in mass timber."
In her new role, Podesto will continue championing low carbon
structural solutions like mass timber and guiding clients through
the early stages of project development. Her leadership and
expertise will drive innovation and excellence in mass timber
construction, solidifying Swinerton's position as a leader in the
industry and advancing mass timber and off-site construction
technologies nationally.
Podesto is a leading authority in mass timber construction in
the U.S., contributing significantly to industry advancement
through advisory roles in organizations like Tallwood Design
Institute, the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the
California Board of Forestry and
Fire Protection, the National Institute of Building Sciences, and
the Department of Housing and Urban Development. She has
co-authored key publications and led groundbreaking research in
2018 on blast resistance design methodology for Cross-Laminated
Timber (CLT), expanding opportunities for timber structures.
Swinerton's Northern California
region is transforming the built environment with over $344 million in education, civic, life sciences,
and residential projects utilizing mass timber. Notable projects
include the California Mass Timber Building Competition grant
recipient Sunnydale Community Center with Mercy Housing in
San Francisco and Chico State's new University Services
Building—the first mass timber building for the California State University system.
With a passion for advancing mass timber knowledge, Swinerton
hosts Timber Talks, which brings together developers, commercial
real estate professionals, architects, and engineers to discuss
industry trends and local advancements in mass timber construction.
Swinerton Incorporated is investing in a new Cross Laminated Timber
(CLT) facility operated by subsidiary Timberlab in Oregon, bringing a new supplier to support
mass timber construction.
About Swinerton
Swinerton provides commercial construction, construction
management, design-build, and self-perform services throughout
the United States. Founded in
1888, Swinerton is 100% employee-owned and is the preferred builder
and trusted partner in every market it serves—proudly leading with
ownership, integrity, leadership, passion, and excellence.
Swinerton has 21 nationwide offices in Spokane and Seattle,
WA; Portland, OR;
Boise, ID; Sacramento, Fresno, Concord, San
Francisco, Oakland,
Santa Clara, Los Angeles, Santa
Ana, and San Diego, CA;
Honolulu, HI; Denver, CO; Dallas and Austin,
TX; Atlanta, GA;
Charlotte and Raleigh, NC; and New
York, NY. For more information, please visit
swinerton.com.
Media Contact
Danielle Ridgeway, Swinerton,
5034792030, dridgeway@swinerton.com, www.swinerton.com
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