In a move that appeared to happen faster than at least one Wall Street analyst predicted, Houston energy specialty contracting giant Quanta Services Inc. on March 14 said Chief Operating Officer Earl “Duke” Austin has succeeded James O’Neil as president and CEO.
In a key executive move, Omaha contracting giant Kiewit has elevated Richard A. “Rick” Lanoha to president and chief operating officer, effective on March 31.
As equipment maker Manitowoc Co. prepares to split its crane and food-service manufacturing units into two companies sometime this quarter, it has named Barry L. Pennypacker president and CEO of the construction arm.