DANNY FACCHINA · Director, Florida

As the Director of Florida, briefly summarize your time serving that region.
While pursuing our work down in Florida, I have developed strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors, which has allowed Buch to serve our many national clients in the Florida market. With a long history and reputation up in the Mid-Atlantic, we have longstanding relationships with many subcontractors; however, down in Florida many of these relationships are in their infancy. Continuing to develop these connections in the region will be very important to the overall success of the operation. It has been an exciting time being a small part of the company’s overall growth since I have been down here, and I look forward to continuing moving forward in the region!

What do you like the most about your job?
I really enjoy the personal interactions with everyone from our clients to subcontractors to superintendents to field foreman. We deal with so many different people from different backgrounds, which makes every day exciting.

What is your main professional goal in the coming years?
My main professional goal in the coming years is to continue to learn all that I can while working alongside my team so that we can continue to grow and contribute to success of the company.

What skills and talents do you have that help you perform your work efficiently?
I feel I communicate timely and effectively, which keeps all stakeholders in the project informed and keeps the projects moving forward.

Tell us about the most important project you have worked on the Southeast region? 
We have completed several projects down here with Macy’s, including their Fulfillment Centers, Minimum Standards projects, and a Starbucks Fit Out at their Florida Mall location. These have been especially exciting projects because Macy’s has been Buch’s first ever client since we were founded in 1984.

Why is pursuing a career in the construction field important?
Construction signifies growth. When a business invests money into a construction project it shows they are intent on continued development and not content with the status quo.

What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned during your career?
The most valuable lesson I have learned is the importance of timely communication between clients and design teams to keep a project moving forward. Inevitably, there will be problems that arise in construction and jumping on them quickly mitigates their impact and minimizes schedule delays and cost changes.

What does “Beyond What’s Expected” mean to you?
Beyond What’s Expected means to use all resources at our disposal to produce a top-quality product for our clients on time and without any surprises. It means maintaining an open line of communication amongst all stakeholders to properly, and timely address the inevitable situations that arise in the construction industry.

What is the next item in your bucket list that you plan to accomplish?
Ride a mule down the Grand Canyon

What is your favorite hobby?
I enjoy getting frustrated on a golf course.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation. There are so many places and people to see. Although the journey is great, I prefer the destination.