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Brody joins B.R. Fries Constructors as vice president of business development

William Brody has joined B.R. Fries Constructors in the position of vice president of business development. In this position, Brody will be tasked with expanding existing client relationships and creating new partnerships. "Bill brings a wealth of experience and an extensive network of resources in the construction, corporate facilities, academic, healthcare and retail industries," said Barry Fries, president of B.R. Fries. Brody's in-depth industry experience includes working with a diverse array of clients, architects, engineers and consultants on numerous projects. Previously, he held positions with IBEX, Twentieth Century Fox and Tri-Mark Raygal. "B.R. Fries is well-known both for its high quality construction skills as well its commitment to respect and integrity. I am honored to contribute to the company's business development efforts and very excited to communicate B.R. Fries' unique capabilities to existing and new clients," said Brody. Founded in 1979, B.R. Fries is a leader in construction management and general contracting with a strong reputation for efficient, on-time completions in corporate, retail, hospitality, healthcare and educational construction projects. The firm has been recognized as an extremely competitive, diversified general contractor and construction manager. The company's consistent record of on-time and within budget completions stems from its ability to control the many variables in today's construction process. Recent projects include construction of the first Target store in Manhattan, the Gold LEED landmark Argonaut Building infrastructure upgrade, Gateway School Interior build-out and offices for NBC Universal, Tommy Hilfiger's headquarters, Nature Publishing and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Medical clients include the Hospital for Special Surgery, EmblemHealth, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and NYU Langone Medical Center.
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