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Chikurty and Condon join North Branch Construction

Shrika Chikurty

 

Mark Condon

 

Concord, NH Shrika Chikurty and Mark Condon have joined North Branch Construction.

Chikurty, joining North Branch in the role of project engineer, comes to North Branch Construction having recently worked as an assistant project manager for a commercial construction company in California.

Condon comes to North Branch Construction with over 16 years of experience in commercial construction, starting out as a laborer. Condon also held the positions of field engineer, project engineer, construction coordinator, assistant superintendent and project superintendent. Condon’s holds particular experience working in active health care environments performing clean work construction, as well as upgrades to educational facilities and numerous infrastructure projects.

“North Branch Construction is very pleased to welcome Shrika Chikurty and Mark Condon to our team,” said Joseph Campbell, North Branch Construction president. “They each bring valuable experience and passion for their work to their new roles, enabling North Branch to continue the pursuit of our mission to provide unrivaled value, quality, and service in the construction industry.”

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