The Spotlight is on
Nate Pankow
Nate just celebrated Year 1 at Blum and is working diligently on the complex McCormick Field project along with many other challenging projects. He deserves a spotlight for going above and beyond in his role as Preconstruction Manager. His dedication to serving clients, passion for the work, and enthusiasm for getting the job done right is remarkable!
To shine the spotlight on Nate a little further, here are his answers to a few questions about his background, his role, and current project focus.
Q: What led you to a career in construction?
A: I went to school for Civil Engineering and really enjoyed the subject matter, but I preferred the variety that Construction Management offered. I like the idea of knowing “a little bit of everything” and seeing how all the components interact and come together to form something new.
Q: What is your favorite part about your job at Blum Construction?
A: Having a variety of challenging projects that I get to take from early stages of design, all the way to the construction phase. Getting to develop a deep understanding of projects is usually the best way to ensure the project is successful long-term.
Q: What’s your favorite part about working on the current McCormick Field project?
A: The approach that we have of including the operations team with the preconstruction process has been a huge help on a complex project like this one. The team is great to work with, and always ready to assist in making sure the project is a success.
… also it’s great to visit Asheville and enjoy the great food and breweries.
Q: What is something important you have learned while working on the McCormick Field project?
A: McCormick Field is a prime example of the type of project where it pays to know the people that are at the stadium working every day. There was a long report of items that needed to be addressed, and by walking through the report with the staff we were able to narrow down that list considerably and identify better ways to address the issues.
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