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Cataylst Construction Gets Creative with Employee Recognition Awards

by Karen Yoder, Vice President, Catalyst Construction Company on December 16, 2019

Things happen daily in Construction that the rest of the world simply can’t imagine. When gratefully, no injuries are sustained the stories can be quite funny and get passed down for years. Such an occurrence this past summer led to the creation of Catalyst Construction Company’s first annual Awards program. At the beginning of a…

Topics: Business, People
Catalyst Construction Company

Learning by Example: A Glimpse into the Real World of Construction

by Gracie Hunter, intern (now employee), Catalyst Construction Company on May 12, 2019

Just like any student whose major isn’t construction related, I had no idea what I was getting into when it came to taking this internship. But to my surprise… it isn’t all hard hats and hammers around this place, although I am looking forward to getting real “hands on” construction experience. I learned quickly that…

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Catalyst Construction Company, Internships

My Journey to a Career in Construction

by Winter Bauerle, Preconstruction Manager, Catalyst Construction on April 1, 2019

If you had told me 20-plus years ago when I was in high school that I would have a career in construction, I would have never believed you.  From the time I was very young, I wanted to be a teacher.  As I grew up, my purpose became more focused. I wanted to teach high…

Topics: Business, People, Workforce
Catalyst Construction Company, women in construction

Spotlight on Gary Olnowich, Founder and CEO of Catalyst Construction Company

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on February 5, 2019

Gary Olnowich is the founder and CEO of Charlotte-based Catalyst Construction Company, a design-build general contractor with focus on the Carolinas. Catalyst is also licensed in Georgia, Virginia and Tennessee.  Olnowich has over 40 years in the construction industry. He started in the business when he was young, and was running crews by the time he…

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Catalyst Construction Company, Gary Olnowich

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