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Now viewing articles posted in 2023.
Our Year in Review
December 18th, 2023
For CSG, 2023 was all about keeping things steady, doing good work, and getting out and about networking with our industry partners and friends. From grand re-openings to new contracts and golf tournaments, we had a great 2023 and we’re looking for all that 2024 has in store. Take a look at some of our highlights from the past year.
Posted in: AnnouncementsThe Program Management Playbook
November 16th, 2023
If you’re in the business of managing multi-year, multi-million dollar school construction programs, you better have a playbook handy. In this industry, where intricate architectural designs meet the raw reality of materials and labor in the field, there are always a lot of balls in the air. That’s where the art of program management comes into play.
Posted in: AnnouncementsCoach 'em hard, Love 'em harder: Building a Team of Project Managers
July 25th, 2023
An avid football fan, CSG President Jim Giuliano sees parallels between his role as the leader of CSG and that of a football coach / general manager. Building out a team is part of what Jim does – he sees his role as finding the right people and putting them in positions to succeed.
Posted in: AnnouncementsStaff Spotlight: Dan Phillips
July 18th, 2023
Project Manager Dan Phillips recalls one of his first jobs in high school working with a contractor who renovated and flipped condos – from full gut to refinish.
Posted in: Employees, AnnouncementsStaff Spotlight: Jim Giuliano
July 18th, 2023
Construction and entrepreneurship run in Jim Giuliano’s blood. He recalls his first job working as a laborer for his family’s masonry business, a business Jim’s brothers still run to this day. Those early days, working alongside his family, were an inspiration.
Posted in: Employees, AnnouncementsStaff Spotlight: Mike Faenza
July 10th, 2023
“It’s one thing if a building looks nice; it’s another if it’s functional,” says CSG Project Manager Mike Faenza. Prior to joining CSG, Mike held a variety of positions in the industry, including working for Jacob’s Engineering, an owner’s representation firm where he completed code improvement projects at the University of Connecticut. During his time working in construction management, he noticed something that would help guide his career.
Posted in: Employees, AnnouncementsStaff Spotlight: Joshua Markowitz
June 19th, 2023
When Joshua Markowitz went off to college, he thought he’d be leaving the construction industry behind. He grew up visiting job sites on a regular basis. His father was the vice president of a large construction company that developed buildings in New York, Chicago, and Miami – many of the properties high rise condominiums.
Posted in: Employees, AnnouncementsClassrooms Under Construction: Where the Learning Environment Meets the Construction Environment
May 3rd, 2023
Safety is top of mind at any construction site. But working in school environments carries a different set of responsibilities. Whether it’s a brand new school being built next to an existing school or an occupied phased renovation project, the safety of students and staff comes first.
Posted in: Announcements, ProjectsCSG Selected as Program Manager for Norwich Public Schools
April 27th, 2023
CSG is honored to have been unanimously selected by the City of Norwich School Building Committee to provide owner's project management services for phase one of the District's $385 million school construction program, approved by voters in November 2022.
Posted in: Announcements, ProjectsStaff Spotlight: Jon Gombotz
April 10th, 2023
When Jon Gombotz isn’t out at a construction site representing CSG, you can find him hanging out with his family, doing yard work, and playing sports. Softball, baseball, golf, football – depending on the season you’ll find Jon and his family participating in something. He’s always been inspired by the dedication of athletes: the meticulous attention they pay to their craft, the drive necessary to succeed.
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