Fort Lauderdale-based Allied Steel is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Rick Akram to Vice President of Operations. Rick Akram, Vice President of Operations- Allied Steel Buildings Ft Lauderdale, FL – December 20, 2007

Allied Steel Buildings Promotes Rick Akram  

– Allied Steel Buildings is proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Rick Akram to Vice President of Operations. 

As the Vice President of Operations, Mr. Akram will oversee Allied Steel Buildings operational divisions including new office locations in South Florida, Orlando, Las Vegas and Toronto.

“I have enjoyed being a part of the Allied team since 2003. Managing a company as innovative and fast pace as Allied is very rewarding. The people are hard working and the company ethics are impeccable.  To have satisfied customers and happy employees brings a true value to the industry as a whole. I look forward to the years to come providing our customers the highest quality product and service to the industry.”

Allied’s recent North American expansion allows the company to continue to build a local presence in key regional markets. Each office both sells buildings and construction management services to builders and dealers with a personal touch. Mr. Akram’s background in construction management will enable these offices to fulfill those expectations. 

Rick possesses 21 years of construction management experience including 8 years in the steel building industry.  After spending 8 years in the Army Corp. of Engineers, Rick entered the construction industry serving as a Construction Manager for residential, and multi family tenant developments, as well as commercial and industrial projects. Additionally, he served as a Civil Engineering Consultant for various municipalities planning construction for highways, bridges and dams and other public works projects. Rick’s comprehensive construction background enables Allied to exhibit thorough experience with each and every type of building project the company is involved with.

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