Blueprint is a new type of media company focusing on the construction industry. Neither strictly a publication nor a marketing firm, it provides salient, entertaining stories that serve the dual purposes of disseminating new ideas and promoting the brands that are most often the focus of its stories.
Written for and about general contractors and specialty contractors, architectural and engineering firms, developers and manufacturers, Blueprint enables these groups to connect and share their stories online, on our blog and through social media. Candid discussion is front and center here—of green building, wellness, safety practices, diversity, recruitment and retention, and more. Launched in ea
Written for and about general contractors and specialty contractors, architectural and engineering firms, developers and manufacturers, Blueprint enables these groups to connect and share their stories online, on our blog and through social media. Candid discussion is front and center here—of green building, wellness, safety practices, diversity, recruitment and retention, and more. Launched in ea
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A Disney fan since childhood, Jim Slagle retains youthful enthusiasm while applying new technology to his facilities role at the iconic theme park in California.
Jim Slagle retains youthful enthusiasm and applies new technology to his facilities role at the theme park in California.
There’s never a summer off for Phillip Cunningham. In fact, summer is especially busy, as that’s when he readies Stillman College for another academic year.
For Phillip Cunningham, summer is especially busy, as that’s when he readies Stillman College for another academic year.
When Jim Young was hired as the City of Richmond’s director of facilities, the department had no leadership or structure in place. Ten years later, it not only works on budget and schedule, but it wins international building awards.
When Jim Young was hired as the City of Richmond’s director of facilities, the department had no leadership or structure in place.
From shouldering responsibilities in facilities management to supporting investment opportunities, Elycia Child is earning respect in a male-dominated profession as the director of facilities with The Abbey Company.
Elycia Child is earning respect in a male-dominated profession as the director of facilities with The Abbey Company.
The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is expanding with a new terminal and taxiway, and Mark E. Sprague relies on his piloting experience to guide the projects.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is expanding with a new terminal and taxiway, Mark E. Sprague relies on his piloting experience.
Director of facilities and construction, Craig Dunlop, is taking construction plans at Vertex Education by storm, with plans to double the number of its campuses in the next five years.
Director of facilities and construction, Craig Dunlop, is taking construction plans at Vertex Education by storm.
Inspired by his work in healthcare at Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, Patrick Bonds left the construction team to become a certified healthcare facility manager. Now, he’s taking the lead on a number of game-changing renovations.
Inspired by his work in healthcare at Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, Patrick Bonds left construction to become a facility manager.
Eve Bolkin’s farsighted approach helps keep Capgemini North America compliant and cutting-edge with its IT and consulting expertise.
Patrick Sise is used to building in the clouds. Now, the vice president of construction at Wood Partners LLC is learning how to construct smaller wood frame buildings, as well.
Patrick Sise, the vice president of construction at Wood Partners LLC is learning how to construct smaller wood frame buildings.
Combining her earlier work at a car dealership with architectural training, AutoCanada’s Director of Facilities, Patricia Scott, is developing cutting-edge automotive retail space in dealerships across Canada.
AutoCanada’s Director of Facilities, Patricia Scott, is developing cutting-edge automotive retail space in dealerships across Canada.
Ken Cooper is capping his facilities management career by leading the construction of a new behavioral health center, as well as expansions to the jail and alternative sentencing offices in Larimer County, Colorado.
Ken Cooper is capping his facilities management career by leading the construction of a new behavioral health center, as well as expansions.
Overseeing the recreation and wellbeing department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Sadat Khan ensures its new centers are accessible and inclusive for students of all abilities and identities.
University of Wisconsin-Madison's, Sadat Khan, ensures its new centers are accessible and inclusive for all students.
Having moved from property administration to non-acute facilities management at Adventist HealthCare, Barbara Richardson relishes the impact she’s making on the patient experience.
Barbara Richardson of Adventist HealthCare' relishes the impact she’s making on the patient experience.
By using an electrical monitoring system in 2,500 buildings across the U.S and Canada, CN’s Director of Facilities Pio D'Andrea can make cost-saving adjustments remotely to save the railway money.
Director of Facilities management, Pio D’Andrea is monitoring electrical operations at CN’s 2,500 facilities across the U.S. and Canada
Physical therapy patients in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area will have multiple offerings in one location, provided by Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center, says Director of Facilities Mark Anema.
NY-New Jersey metro area will have multiple offerings in one location, at Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center, says Mark Anema.
Building relationships with contractors and vendors is just as important as tending to the ground-ups and renovations. So says Eric Roark, who oversees all at UCHealth in Colorado.
Building relationships with contractors is just as important as tending to the ground-ups, says Eric Roark, who oversees all at UCHealth.
Design builder Andy Poticha had never seen a cannabis dispensary until 2015. Now, his companies do more than half their work for the industry.
It’s a revival on steroids, Rey Black says of The Howard Hughes Corporation’s project to revitalize the Seaport on the East River, the original commercial hub for New York City.
Rey Black of The Howard Hughes Corp.’s project is to revitalize the Seaport on the East River, the original commercial hub for New York City.
Chris Freund started building relationships for his career when he was only in third grade. After 30 years of promotions, he’s now director of facilities at his alma mater, Rockwood School District.
After 30 years of promotions, Chris Freund is now director of facilities at his alma mater, Rockwood School District.
In 10 years, Terri Smith went from working out at gyms to working at them. The vice president of facilities keeps Edge Fitness Clubs safe from COVID-19 while restoring growth plans following the worst of the pandemic.
The vice president of facilities keeps Edge Fitness Clubs safe from COVID-19 while restoring growth plans following the worst of the pandemic.
With the COVID-19 pandemic increasing the need for mental health services, Chris Burke is helping Riverside Community Care renovate and expand its facilities. As the VP of real estate and facilities services, he keeps 68 buildings operating 24/7.
With the COVID-19 pandemic increasing the need for mental health services, Chris Burke is helping Riverside Community Care expand.
When taking over RT Electric from his father, Robert, Kevin Tegmeyer kept the focus on diversified services and employee satisfaction. He’s also worked with competitors to train new journeyman electricians.
When taking over RT Electric from his father, Robert, Kevin Tegmeyer kept the focus on diversified services and employee satisfaction.
Williamson County keeps growing outside Nashville, and Eric Gardner is charged with making sure county schools can accommodate new students with multiple construction projects.
Williamson County keeps growing and Eric Gardner is charged with making sure county schools can accommodate new students.
As a first-generation Filipina in Canada, Grace Garcia Cooke knows her perspective is important in addressing systemic racism. The general counsel at Edmonton Public Schools serves on its new anti-racism and equity steering committee.
Grace Garcia Cooke, the general counsel at Edmonton Public Schools serves on its new anti-racism and equity steering committee.
As a woman leading a facilities department, Alexis Baker knows she goes against a lot of stereotypes. While making upgrades at Manheim Central School District, she hopes students see that they, too, can be whatever they want.
As a woman leading a facilities department, Alexis Baker goes against a lot of stereotypes, while upgrading Manheim Central School District.
A civil engineer turned director of facilities, Jennifer Gonsalves is helping Yale’s performance students belt out their tunes and act their fullest in a facility that will hold everything from costumes to set pieces and concert tickets.
Jennifer Gonsalves is helping Yale’s students act their fullest in a facility that will hold everything from costumes to concert tickets.
By retaining its best people and being a magnet for other construction professionals, Steve Smith says Chesmar Homes more than holds its own against Texas’ biggest homebuilders.
Being a magnet for other construction professionals, Steve Smith says Chesmar Homes more than holds its own against TX's homebuilders.
At Sorensen Gross Company, Rabih Zahnan is getting his hands dirty and urging general contractors to do the same. While rebranding the company, he reminds contractors to hold hammers and screwdrivers instead of just pens.
At Sorensen Gross Company, Rabih Zahnan is getting his hands dirty and urging general contractors to do the same.
Welders in demand, Roberta Wright is assisting in tripling the welding facilities offered to prospective welders at Patrick & Henry Community College in Henry County, Virginia.
Roberta Wright is assisting in tripling the welding facilities offered at Patrick & Henry Community College in Henry County, Virginia.
Whether replacing HVAC filters or resealing stairs, John Crompton wants his work to be so good that students and staff at Winsor School don’t ever notice it.
Whether replacing HVAC filters or resealing stairs, John Crompton wants his work to be so good that students & staff at Winsor School don’t notice it.
Scientific Games provides the platforms and products the gaming industry needs to welcome back customers after COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic recovery, Teri Chan Palomaki says the company evaluates how it will welcome its employees back to the office.
Throughout the pandemic recovery, Teri Chan Palomaki says Scientific Games evaluates how it will welcome its employees back to the office.
An architect at heart, Paul Gunderson is helping Resorts World Las Vegas construct captivating buildings—and experiences. From themed restaurants to intriguing architectural pieces, he wants resorts that keep guests coming back.
An architect at heart, Paul Gunderson is helping Resorts World Las Vegas construct captivating buildings—and experiences.
As director of construction, Lawrence Rubin is leading the building of a new student center, new science and research facility, and a new college of business at Florida State University.
Lawrence Rubin is leading the building of a new student center, new science and research facility, and a new college of business at FSU.
By any measure, a new automated cooling system at White Earth Reservation’s Shooting Star Casino will be a winner, says Director of Facilities Mike Smith. Not only is will the upgrade be environmentally friendly, but it will save the tribe money.
A new automated cooling system at White Earth Reservation’s Shooting Star Casino will be a winner, says Director of Facilities Mike Smith.
With new “teller pods” and a personal greeter at its welcoming kiosk, Virginia Credit Union will soon offer members a modernized banking experience in central Virginia, says Vice President of Facilities Tripp Vint.
Virginia Credit Union will soon offer members a modernized banking experience in Virginia, says Vice President of Facilities Tripp Vint.
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Blueprint is a new type of media company focusing on the construction industry. Neither strictly a publication nor a marketing firm, it provides salient, entertaining stories that serve the dual purposes of disseminating new ideas and promoting the brands that are most often the focus of its stories. Written for and about general contractors and specialty contractors, construction executives and real estate professionals, architectural and engineering firms, developers and manufacturers, Blueprint enables these groups to connect and share their stories online, on our blog and through social media.
Candid discussion is front and center here—of green building, wellness, safety practices, diversity, recruitment and retention, and more. Launched in early 2017, Blueprint has the backing of established TrueLine Publishing LLC and its vibrant staff. The Portland, Maine-based company is known for being one of the best places to work in the state, and is the umbrella company for numerous award-winning publications on wide-ranging topics.
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