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ianbro’s Building group further extended its geographic reach in 2020 by joining the Infrastructure, Industrial & Manufacturing, and Power & Energy groups in the company’s Mid-Atlantic office in Baltimore, Maryland. Coupled with our 2019 acquisition of Connecticut-based A/Z Corporation, the expanded office created a Cianbro Building group footprint that covers most of the East Coast. Whether delivering projects via construction management, design-build, general contracting, or joint venture, the Building group offers a full range of construction services including estimating, preconstruction, and project management, all supported by the company’s extensive resources. Considering Cianbro’s successful track record in the region – from bridges, wharves, solar arrays, and industrial upgrades, to building work such as Pentagon upgrades and erecting the Capital Wheel and United States Air Force Memorial – adding a Building group component to the Mid-Atlantic office is a natural progression. “Our long history of Baltimore-DC metro area projects has provided us with a strong, local presence,” said Cianbro Senior Executive Vice President Richard Brescia. “Broadening the Mid-Atlantic office’s scope of services solidifies our standing and capitalizes on the region’s vast building opportunities, particularly in the life science, health care, and government markets.” Over the past year with an eye toward establishing the Building group, identifying and securing projects, and successfully managing the work, Cianbro hired a core group of local, seasoned industry professionals, starting 12
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From left, Eric Regelin, Melanie Townshend, Lamon Harris and Joe Corson
“We’ve been fortunate to build such an accomplished team in such a short time frame,” Regelin said. “With their combined talent, skills, and experience, the sky’s the limit.” with Regional Manager Eric Regelin. Eric brings a wealth of construction knowledge and experience to his role, having held a wide range of positions during his 40-year career, from subcontractor and developer to engineer and general contractor. He served as Associated Builders and Contractors’ National Chairman in 2012 and continues his decades-long ABC activity by currently serving as Chairman of the Chesapeake Chapter. Joining Eric in the Baltimore office are Operations Manager Melanie Townshend, Preconstruction Director Lamon Harris, and Business Development Manager Joe Corson. With over 40 years of experience, Melanie’s construction career comprises varied roles, including serving as both a builder and owner. She has managed well over $1 billion in projects from preconstruction to occupancy that span
several markets, with a particular focus on health care. Lamon honed his preconstruction skills working for a handful of Baltimore-based contractors prior to joining Cianbro. Among his many assets are a thorough understanding of the Mid-Atlantic area’s unique bidding practices as well as strong technical knowledge of major trades including MEP. Joe is a consummate sales professional with a proven ability to build long-term relationships and grow market share. He has been actively involved in the Baltimore-DC construction industry for 30 years. “We’ve been fortunate to build such an accomplished team in such a short time frame,” Regelin said. “With their combined talent, skills, and experience, the sky’s the limit.”
