The Berg Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Randy Schneewind as its Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held on two prior occasions. This follows his outstanding performance as the owner of the company, further demonstrating his commitment and dedication to The Berg Group, where his journey began 31 years ago in September 1992.
Throughout his tenure, Randy has demonstrated diverse leadership abilities in multiple roles, ranging from Estimator/Project Manager to Vice President, President, and CEO. These varying responsibilities have enabled him to exhibit his talent for managing and motivating teams effectively.
Randy has always prioritized the development of his team members, steering them towards both their individual ambitions and the collective goals of the organization. His people-first approach has been instrumental in driving the company’s consistent expansion.
Randy’s three-decade long service to The Berg Group has firmly established him as an inspirational and visionary leader. His enduring allegiance to the company’s mission, paired with his relentless efforts to spur its growth, are a testament to his unshakeable dedication and leadership.
As we move into this new era, The Berg Group is eagerly anticipating the opportunities that lie ahead under Randy’s guidance. The company is committed to building upon its existing successes and is excited to continue expanding its offerings on a national scale, strengthen its market position, and drive innovation within the industry.
“I am honored to return to the role of CEO at The Berg Group,” said Randy Schneewind. “I am committed to upholding the company’s values and leading our dedicated team to achieve even greater success. We have a strong foundation, and I am eager to guide the company as we forge ahead into a future full of promise and possibilities.”
The Board of Directors and the entire team at The Berg Group are confident that Randy’s leadership will inspire continued growth and excellence. The company remains steadfast in its commitment to creating environments that shape the future.
We are delighted to announce that we have welcomed Tod Fukushima to The Berg Group team as our Business Development Manager on the West Coast.
With over three decades of experience in commercial furniture and construction, Tod exemplifies the essence of Berg’s values and culture, making him a perfect fit for the role he will operate in. Tod is prepared to fully embrace Berg’s mantra, “Bring It. Build It. Own It. Share It.” on every project, signaling a commitment to his continuous investment in personal growth, peer support, and the overall success of our company.
Tod leads with a contagious enthusiasm and understands The Berg Group’s focus on the actuality of construction. As a seasoned professional, he actively emphasizes the importance of tangible construction and constantly embraces new technology to ensure each process is efficient, cost-effective, and safe.
Starting his journey at Berg, Tod will be a vital component of the DIRTT Team, working to streamline pre-construction processes and implement modular interior construction to optimize procedures and enhance the company’s overall performance. Tod appreciates the significance of owning his work, emphasizing diligence, attention to detail, and maximum effort at every step of each project.
From office culture to job site morale, to embracing new technology, at The Berg Group, we are committed to “Creating Environments that Shape the Future.” We are thrilled to begin this journey with Tod, whose wealth of experience will undeniably enrich our growing company.
Welcome aboard, Tod!
By integrating traditional and advanced prefabricated construction methods, The Berg Group enables project stakeholders to plan, design, build, and adapt to future needs in an intelligent, integrated, sustainable and flexible program strategy. The Berg Group collaborates closely with our clients to overcome today’s construction challenges, including aggressive schedules, limited budgets, complex scope management and change capacity to meet future program needs.
“We are absolutely delighted to continue to grow our partnership and construction capabilities with DIRTT in this area of the country,” said Ron Johnson, president and CEO, The Berg Group. “Together we bring decades of experience to the construction industry, giving our clients the benefits of developing projects through the convergence of traditional, offsite prefab and engineered modular construction solutions. Together we create environments that shape the future.”
“Working as a specialty contractor for commercial, industrial, healthcare, retail, education, and hospitality clients all over the country, The Berg Group thrives on the opportunity to understand and overcome our clients’ unique challenges to achieve their projects vision,” continued Johnson. “A shared sentiment with DIRTT, and why we’re proud to become a DIRTT construction partner in northern California.”
Since joining DIRTT as a construction partner in 2021 The Berg Group has expanded the relationship nationally and use their multiple locations throughout the country to serve clients with site ready, pre-manufactured building assemblies. The Berg Group prides itself on robust project planning, design assist support, rapid mobilization processes, construction excellence, and an exceptional safety record. With DIRTT, they provide the highest quality, best value construction solutions and services.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about how The Berg Group and DIRTT construction systems can benefit your new or existing construction project, contact Drew Lynch at [email protected]
]]>“We are excited to move forward in partnership with Corporate Interior Systems | digg and DIRTT to serve the Arizona construction market,” said Ron Johnson, CEO of the Berg Group. ”We have been working with clients from our Phoenix location since 2008 and this transition will allow our clients the benefits of developing projects through the convergence of traditional, offsite prefab and engineered modular construction solutions to create environments to meet their current and future needs.”
“CIS is excited to announce this acquisition with a strategic alliance to transition future DIRTT opportunities and projects to The Berg Group from digg,” stated Lisa Johnson, President and CEO of Corporate Interior Systems. Over the past nine years, digg/CIS has been a part of the significant growth and adoption of DIRTT prefabricated construction in Arizona and is grateful for the opportunities and relationships that have resulted from this partnership. As prefab demand continues to accelerate, it is apparent that to meet the needs in Arizona, an all-encompassing general contractor is critical to successfully implement DIRTT solutions as an integrated partner. Johnson further stated, “As this acquisition progresses, we look forward to continuing to work with The Berg Group and their clients on any furniture-related needs.”
The Berg Group will continue to work with CIS during this transition period to ensure client confidence in all existing projects.
If you have any questions regarding this change or are interested in learning more about how The Berg Group and DIRTT construction systems can benefit your new or existing construction project, contact Scott Lawrence at [email protected].
]]>The Berg Group welcomes Matt O’Connell to our team as Director of Procurement working from our headquarters in Chaska, MN. Matt has been a construction professional for 28 years and still feels grateful each day that he gets to participate in such an exciting industry. He has a B.A. in Economics from Saint John’s University and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Saint Thomas. Over his (almost) three decades of professional growth, he has been involved in construction at multiple levels. He started off in the trades as a Railroad Signalman during his undergrad years and transitioned into a Pipefitters apprenticeship. Over the next 2+ decades, he was in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership roles in commercial, residential, and public utilities. Some of his previous companies include Centex, Mortenson, CenterPoint Energy, and Uponor.
While the term “construction industry” can generically cover many different fields, one thing remains universal: we create. We create amazing structures, and we create long-term relationships with our clients and the communities where they live. This process of creation is what excites Matt each day when he remembers that he is lucky enough to be a part of the “construction industry”.
Matt and his wife, Kate have three kids and have lived in Edina for the last 22 years. His hobbies include coaching his kids in their various sports ( he only has one left to coach), running, biking (mountain and road), and construction projects on their house.
DIRTT Environmental Solutions recently announced the recipients of their 2021 Partner Awards, with The Berg Group being recognized as the Rookie Partner of the Year.
Our team was selected due to their ‘unwavering commitment to constructing flexible, customizable spaces through industrialized construction, encouraging, and facilitating human connection through innovative design.’
Congratulations to our DIRTT Team! You’ve shown dedication and determination to consistently execute alongside with DIRTT to provide stunning construction projects to our clients. Read our letter of recognition from DIRTT Chief Commercial Officer, Jennifer Warawa. 
We are excited to announce the promotion of Brandon Heiling to Director of Estimating. In his role, he will look to establish technical standards and procedures and has the general oversight for the training and staffing of the Estimating team. Brandon has been with The Berg Group for over 10 years starting out as a project manager at our HQ, with a move out to our Carlsbad, CA office as a senior project manager/estimator and regional operations manager for the past five years. We are excited for him to move back to headquarters soon! Congratulations Brandon on this new role for you!
]]>Banner Boswell Project Overview
- Location: Sun City, AZ
- Client: McCarthy Builders
- Completed: 2021
- Total Contract: $106MM
- Details: 322,000 square feet (new tower); 6 stories; 429 beds / 2,578 employees
- Scope: framing, drywall, EIFS, paint, exterior panels, prefabricated patient headwalls
For full project details, click here to download our case study.
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