PORTLAND, Oregon (February 20, 2024) – Sundt Construction senior project engineer Briana De Kalb was recently appointed as chair of the steering committee for the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Oregon Columbia Chapter.
“It’s exciting to be able to work together with the other committee members to plan events that can be meaningful and impactful for the young professionals in the construction industry,” said De Kalb. “I look forward to seeing what’s in store this upcoming year.”
“We’re so proud of Briana for taking on this role of AGC committee chair,” said Senior Project Manager Ryan Silbernagel. “She is always seeking new opportunities to expand her knowledge and make connections with other industry professionals, which perfectly aligns with Sundt’s core value of service.”
De Kalb is currently involved in Sundt’s key projects in the Northwest, including the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvements and a Sherwood, OR water treatment plant. She previously served as a field engineer on the award-winning Sellwood Bridge project. She officially joined the AGC Oregon Columbia chapter committee in 2022 and served as vice chair in 2023.
The committee’s plans for the upcoming year include hosting in-person and virtual meetings focused on leadership topics such as building a positive and productive project and company culture, and engaging minority, women-owned, emerging small business and service-disabled veteran business enterprises (MWESB) for inclusive project delivery. The group also plans to incorporate more networking social events for young professionals to gather and meet new people in a casual setting. De Kalb and the committee hope these events can help bridge the workforce gap in the construction industry in the Northwest and at large.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. (www.sundt.com) is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. The 134-year-old firm specializes in transportation, industrial, building, concrete and renewable power work and is owned entirely by its approximately 2,500-plus employees. Sundt is distinguished by its diverse capabilities and experience, unique employee-ownership culture and depth of self-perform expertise in nine major trades. Much of Sundt’s workforce is comprised of skilled craft professionals who, together with the company’s administrative employees, enable Sundt to fulfill its mission to be the most skilled builder in America. Sundt has 13 offices throughout California, Arizona, North Carolina, Texas, Utah and Florida and is currently ranked the country’s 62nd largest construction company by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine.
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