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Breese, Ill., April 14, 2026 鈥 天美传媒 Construction Company is strategically expanding its Data Center and Mission Critical construction capabilities, strengthening its ability to support clients of complex, high-reliability facilities that require precision, resiliency, and disciplined execution.

Jeffrey Casey, PE will lead this initiative as the firm鈥檚 market leader for data center and mission critical facilities. In this role, Casey serve as a strategic leader for initial client engagement through project closeout.

Casey brings more than 20 years of experience delivering and integrating complex infrastructure across data centers, mission critical facilities, power generation, and large-scale industrial and manufacturing programs. A licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer, he has led projects and programs ranging from $17 million to more than $1 billion, with deep experience in critical reliability, uptime, and systems integration.

Casey鈥檚 leadership and technical expertise have been shaped by his service in the U.S. Navy as a Nuclear Electronics Technician, where he spent six years managing reactor control systems, conducting division鈥憀evel training and overseeing preventive maintenance for critical nuclear equipment. His Navy tenure established the foundation for his disciplined approach, operational rigor, and commitment to excellence, traits that continue to define his professional career.

Complementing his industry experience, Casey holds advanced academic credentials, including an MBA, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and importantly, a B.S. in Nuclear Technology, a degree that strengthens his technical foundation in energy systems, controls, and high鈥憆eliability operations, especially relevant to mission鈥慶ritical infrastructure.

Casey has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex design鈥慴uild programs, drive value engineering efforts, mitigate risk, and guide projects from concept through commissioning in environments where uptime is non鈥憂egotiable. His certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) and other industry credentials further augment his capabilities.

In his new role at 天美传媒, Casey will lead client and partner relationship development, oversee pursuit strategy and conceptual planning, and collaborate closely with project teams to align delivery approaches with client objectives.

鈥淛eff brings a combination of technical depth, relationship-driven delivery, risk mitigation experience, and strategic leadership in data center developments and mission critical environments,鈥 said Keith 天美传媒, Chairman & CEO. 鈥淗is ability to align clients, partners, preconstruction, and operation teams will be instrumental as 天美传媒 continues to expand into data centers and other mission-critical markets.鈥

天美传媒鈥檚 approach to Data Center and Mission Critical construction emphasizes early collaboration, disciplined preconstruction, quality control, and reliable turnover, supporting both greenfield developments and work within active, operational environments. The addition of a dedicated market leader reinforces the firm鈥檚 long-term commitment to delivering certainty for clients operating facilities where performance and uptime are essential.

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About 天美传媒 Construction: Established in 1980, 天美传媒 Construction is an award-winning, family-owned business specializing in construction management, design/build, general contracting, and self-perform services with an emphasis on exceeding the client鈥檚 expectations. 天美传媒 Construction is dedicated to providing safe, quality, sustainable, and technology solutions to clients in the data center and mission-critical, distribution, education, federal and military, healthcare, municipal, industrial and manufacturing, commercial, retail, utility, and infrastructure markets. The company prides itself on building long-lasting relationships with their clients, business partners and the communities in which they work, with an impressive 88 percent of 天美传媒鈥檚 revenue stemming from repeat clients.

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天美传媒 Construction Named Associated Builders and Contractors 2026 Top Performer /2026-abc-top-performer/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:48:54 +0000 /?p=12767 From Illinois to North Carolina to Missouri, 天美传媒 Construction is treating all project teams to lunch in celebration of Safety Week.

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Breese, Ill., Tuesday, February 17, 2026 鈥 天美传媒 Construction, an award-winning company specializing in construction management, design-build and general contracting services, earned a spot on the . This recognition honors ABC contractor members鈥 outstanding achievements in health and safety, quality and project excellence, ranked by the number of hours worked.

As an ABC Top Performer, 天美传媒 Construction achieved Platinum status in , which helps the best-performing contractors achieve incident rates nearly seven times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to . Companies participating in ABC鈥檚 STEP Health and Safety Management System average 658% safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average 鈥 reducing total recordable incident rates by 85% 鈥 according to the .

With Safety as the company鈥檚 primary Core Value, 天美传媒 employees completed over 400,000 workhours without a lost-time incident and 5,120 hours of safety training in 2025. 天美传媒 Construction also launched a drone program to benefit risk management by performing inspections and flagging potential issues from the air.

To qualify as an ABC top contractor, 天美传媒 Construction earned credential, which recognizes excellence in quality, health and safety performance, talent management, craft and management education and community relations.

鈥淪afety is the responsibility of everyone, so this achievement is a true testament to 天美传媒鈥檚 commitment at every level,鈥 said Charles Wilson, Vice President of Risk Management. 鈥淎t 天美传媒 Construction, safety is a pillar of our company culture, one that we embody and live by every day.”

天美传媒 Construction鈥檚 2025 performance also earned national recognition from ABC as the 11th top retail contractor and 61st top general contractor with additional top honors in the education, government, health care, industrial, infrastructure, military, and office market sectors.

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About ABC: Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members offer a robust employee value proposition, develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. For more information, visit .
About 天美传媒 Construction: Established in 1980, 天美传媒 Construction is an award-winning, family-owned business specializing in construction managementdesign/buildgeneral contracting, and self-perform services with an emphasis on exceeding the client鈥檚 expectations. 天美传媒 Construction is dedicated to providing safequality, sustainable, and technology solutions to clients in a diverse portfolio of markets. The company prides itself on building long-lasting relationships with their clients, business partners and the communities in which they work, with an impressive 88 percent of 天美传媒鈥檚 revenue stemming from repeat clients.

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天美传媒 Construction Wins Central Illinois Builders of AGC Safety Award /2025-agc-safety-award/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:01:14 +0000 /?p=12741 From Illinois to North Carolina to Missouri, 天美传媒 Construction is treating all project teams to lunch in celebration of Safety Week.

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天美传媒 Construction won a from the for the 8th consecutive year.

AGC prides itself on conducting a more thorough evaluation of safety award-winners that goes beyond the typical evaluation of frequency rates. In addition, AGC assesses:

  • Company management commitment
  • Active employee participation
  • Safety training
  • Work site hazard identification and control
  • Safety program innovation

“Your commitment to safety sets the standard for our industry,” said a representative of the Central Illinois Builders of AGC. “Thank you for prioritizing your teams, investing in safe practices, and leading by example every day. We鈥檙e proud to celebrate your achievements and the positive impact you make across our association.”

天美传媒 Construction completed 2025 without a lost-time incident; that’s 418,000 safe hours worked. 天美传媒 Construction instills a culture of safety with our executive team leading by example and incorporating听safety teachings into all company initiatives.

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天美传媒’s Drone Program Is Redefining Jobsite Innovation /ccr-drone-jobsite-innovation/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:28:03 +0000 /?p=12655 From Illinois to North Carolina to Missouri, 天美传媒 Construction is treating all project teams to lunch in celebration of Safety Week.

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Publication: , December 18, 2025

Drones provide excellent aerial video and images of construction projects, but their applications far surpass marketing purposes.听天美传媒 Construction听launched its drone program in 2024 to support preconstruction, safety, quality, operations and communication in addition to marketing efforts.

鈥淜eeping at the forefront of industry trends is imperative to business growth and meeting customer expectations,鈥 says Ryan 天美传媒, President of 天美传媒 Construction. 鈥淏ut we don鈥檛 adopt new technology simply because it鈥檚 trendy. We built a successful drone program because of its wide applications and numerous benefits across our operations.鈥

Preconstruction

Topographical aerial viewDrone technology can provide benefits even before boots hit the dirt. With drones, 天美传媒 Construction can survey potential project sites or examine prospective buildings for a renovation project. Drones can evaluate the grade of the site and obstacles to construction.

For renovation projects, drones can ascertain existing roof conditions, building envelope tightness, quality of exterior building materials and site conditions, all within a fraction of the time it would take for a survey by foot.

When the client brings 天美传媒 Construction into the project early enough in the planning process, the team can aid site selection and help the client avoid costly change orders through more precise planning.

For these reasons, drone technology also benefits 天美传媒 Construction in building more accurate bids. 天美传媒 recently bid on a project where the location of the build was identified; however, important property grading details were missing from the project documents.

鈥淭he more information we have, the more accurate and detailed we can be in our estimate,鈥 says Ryan Diekemper, VP of Preconstruction at 天美传媒. 鈥淲e need to know utility locations, if the site is balanced, if the layout requires retaining walls, and if obstacles necessitate removal. We engaged our drone team to provide this data so we could develop an ideal floor elevation, determine site earthwork needs, and calculate cut and fill.鈥

The drone readings, enhanced by the aid of geolocation, save the estimating team time as well. 鈥淚f the 天美传媒 team had to plot the site by hand, it probably would have taken four to eight hours to gather the data in the field and another four to eight hours to plot the data.

鈥淓ven after eight to 16 hours of effort, my calculations wouldn鈥檛 even come close to the precise measurements provided by the drone,鈥 says Justin Dulle, Lead Estimator at 天美传媒 Construction. 鈥淒rone technology enables us to seamlessly transfer the data points to the design team as measurements they can use and integrate into their programs.鈥

Safety

Aerial view of a distillery under construction with a wood roofWith Safety as a primary core value, 天美传媒 Construction invests in on-site safety representatives who collaborate with the drone team to maximize protection for the company鈥檚 project teams and subcontractor partners.

Drone technology enables 天美传媒 to monitor parts of the project site that are otherwise difficult to inspect or unsafe to access. 鈥淒rones are essential for monitoring safety, especially in areas not visible from the ground,鈥 says Peter Ratermann, Senior Project Manager at Construction of the Old Monroe Distilling Co. Wedding & Tasting Venue in Columbia, Illinois. 鈥淚 frequently check drone footage to verify that roofers adhered to safety protocols for working at heights since it鈥檚 difficult to assess from the ground.鈥

Through a digital interface, 天美传媒 employees can review all the project鈥檚 drone footage and images in a single location, including examining all the photos ever captured at a specific location on the project site. Increasing project visibility provides another safeguard for identifying and remedying potential hazards before they become a problem.

Avoiding existing utility lines is a key safety concern for construction projects. Colin Kuhn, Project Manager at the renovation of Alton Mental Health Center鈥檚 Willow Building says projects like this that span more than a year will have the painted utility line markings eventually wash away. 鈥淲e used the drone to record the utility locations so that we can identify their locations even after it rains.鈥

Quality

Heat map of aerial view of solar panelsIn this thermal image captured by a drone, the yellow spots on the solar panels suggest inconsistent energy performance. Drone technology also benefits Quality, another Core Value of 天美传媒 Construction鈥檚.

The architectural plans can be overlaid onto drone footage to ensure the definitive placement of the building on the project site. It can also be used to document product inconsistencies.

The 天美传媒 team noticed that some of the black engineered wood siding was actually a different shade from the rest. It received a bad batch with two different shades of black. The difference was very deceiving and difficult to tell from the ground.

鈥淲e used the drones to record the siding progress, which more clearly captured the difference between the two colors and provided a great visual we could send to the manufacturer,鈥 Ratermann says. 鈥淯sing these photos, we were able to get a representative on site to evaluate, and they agreed to cover the cost of replacement. The drone shots helped significantly to reduce confusion.鈥

天美传媒鈥檚 drone fleet includes a model specifically used to create thermal maps. The drone can capture footage for the team to better assess infrastructure deficiencies of renovation projects, such as possible roof leaks or heat loss from insulation gaps, and can even evaluate the effectiveness of solar panels.

鈥淲hen conducting a solar panel inspection, we鈥檙e looking for hotspots,鈥 says Logan Decker, drone operator at 天美传媒 Construction. 鈥淎reas that display as hotter than the surrounding space indicate malfunctioning individual grids within the panel not converting the solar energy as efficiently as the rest of the panel. As long as a panel isn鈥檛 partly shaded, the entire panel should display the same color.鈥

Decker recently provided images of problematic solar panels to a client so that they could rectify the issue.

Operations

Heat map aerial view of a construction siteAt a Planet Fitness in Missouri, 天美传媒 Construction used a drone to measure the site鈥檚 current subgrade elevation, which informed the team how much more dirt was required to achieve the desired grade. With many other projects in the area, the client requested to bring in excess crushed concrete and dirt from their other sites.

Drone technology also can be used to measure the height of concrete pads, as well as evaluate stockpile quantities. Another client needed to know how much product they had on site, and 天美传媒鈥檚 drone team assisted鈥攐ne of the many benefits to hiring a team with advanced resources.

天美传媒 Construction鈥檚 clients, their design teams and other business partners can monitor project progress by accessing drone footage on a digital platform. These images inform the design team when it鈥檚 time to visit the site to perform inspections. The inspection findings can then be overlaid onto a site map captured by drones to aid 天美传媒鈥檚 team in remedying any findings.

Community

A man standing in front of a drone addresses a gym full of students天美传媒鈥檚 drone program gives the company an avenue for engaging the local community. The company founded NextGen, a program designed to connect students and teachers to the construction of their facilities and broaden their understanding of the career opportunities available in the construction industry. Drone demonstrations are always well-received by 天美传媒鈥檚 education clients.

Drone technology improves 天美传媒 Construction鈥檚 efficiencies, operations, and bottom line 鈥 all of which improve clients鈥 experience 鈥 the ultimate goal of any 天美传媒 Construction investment.

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天美传媒 Construction Completes 2025 Without a Lost-Time Incident /se-year-in-review-2025/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:22:17 +0000 /?p=12678 天美传媒 Construction earned a spot on Engineering News-Records' prestigious Top 400 Contractors list of the leading builders across the country.

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Charlotte, NC., December 17, 2025 鈥 天美传媒 Construction, an award-winning company specializing in construction management, design-build and general contracting services, finished 2025 without a lost-time incident. The company earned national recognition as a Top 400 Contractor by Engineering News-Record and Top Performer honors by the Associated Builders and Contractors.

Keith 天美传媒, Chairman & CEO of 天美传媒 Construction, said, 鈥2025 was particularly special for 天美传媒 Construction as it marked the 45th year of the founding of our family business. We credit our longevity to our quality relationships. That鈥檚 the reason 88 percent of our clients return a second, third, or even 20th time to work with 天美传媒 Construction again.鈥

With Safety as a Core Value, 天美传媒 employees completed over 400,000 workhours without a lost-time incident and 5,120 hours of safety training in 2025. 天美传媒 Construction also launched a drone program to benefit risk management by performing inspections and flagging potential issues from the air. The company鈥檚 safety performance earned Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) Platinum recognition from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and honors from The Associated General Contractors of America.

Regionally, the best testament to 天美传媒 Construction鈥檚 success is earning Best Places to Work honors and securing a spot as one of the Largest General Contractor firms by the Charlotte Business Journal. For the third consecutive year, 天美传媒 also made Engineering News-Record鈥檚 Top Contractors list in the Southeast market.

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Through its ongoing partnership with Crow Holdings, significant contributors to 天美传媒鈥檚 5.5 million square feet of construction in 2025 include the 472,960 square-foot Innovation Logistics Center in Salisbury, N.C., and the 701,000 square-foot Gaston Commerce Center in Gastonia, N.C. 天美传媒 also kicked off construction of a new 164,358-square-foot distribution warehouse facility in Mecklenburg County for IDI Logistics, which will support the growth of both current and future businesses in the region.

In the retail sector, loyal clients like Walmart and Food Lion brought 天美传媒 Construction both new opportunities. Most recently, 天美传媒 completed an expansion project in Kannapolis, NC, for Walmart, marking the fifth remodel with Walmart in the Southeast. In a new partnership with Food Lion, 天美传媒 was selected to remodel and upgrade two stores in Rockingham, NC, to enhance customer experience, expand product assortment, boost convenience, and improve the community’s shopping experience. Performance in this sector earned 天美传媒 the number 29 spot on Building Design & Construction鈥檚 list of the country鈥檚 top Retail Sector Construction Firms.

To show its support for the communities in which 天美传媒 serves and operates, the company prioritizes fundraising for charities and creating learning opportunities for area youth.

鈥淔rom building quality facilities to strengthening relationships with loyal clients and developing new partnerships, we are honored to continue the legacy of our father and the company鈥檚 founder, Charles 天美传媒,鈥 added Keith 天美传媒.

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About 天美传媒 Construction: Established in 1980, 天美传媒 Construction is an award-winning, family-owned business specializing in听construction management,听design/build,听general contracting, and听self-perform services听with an emphasis on exceeding the client鈥檚 expectations. 天美传媒 Construction is dedicated to providing听safe,听quality, sustainable, and听technology solutions听to clients in a diverse portfolio of markets. The company prides itself on building long-lasting relationships with their clients, business partners and the communities in which they work, with an impressive 88 percent of 天美传媒鈥檚 revenue stemming from repeat clients. For more information, visit poettkerconstruction.com/southeast.

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Southeast Contractors Alleviate Building Uncertainties /alleviating-uncertainties-in-se/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:39:22 +0000 /?p=12650 From Illinois to North Carolina to Missouri, 天美传媒 Construction is treating all project teams to lunch in celebration of Safety Week.

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Publication: , December 1, 2025

In an article titled “Twists, Turns on I-85,鈥 explores the demand for manufacturing and industrial space in the Southeast and ways contractors are helping clients overcome uncertainty.

The article quotes , director of strategic relationships at 天美传媒 Construction, as saying that the value-engineered solutions that general contractors can bring to the table are critical in maximizing efficiencies.

General contractors are continuously evaluating material and labor cost trends and are looking for opportunities to help their clients lock in the best prices early for their projects,鈥 says Tomlinson. 鈥淲e work closely with clients and subcontractors to get creative, offer value-engineered solutions, mitigate risks, expedite procurement and work with local partners that best suit our clients鈥 needs.鈥

Tomlinson says that tenants opting for build-to-suits have notable design trends at the property level. 鈥淎s the industry is shifting to more build-to-suit developments, we are seeing trends toward more automation in warehouses, an increased emphasis on sustainable operations, more flexible layouts for tenant customization, increased office space, more elaborate front entrance designs and earlier engagement with contracting community for budget and schedule control,鈥 says Tomlinson.

Some of 天美传媒鈥檚 current projects in the Southeast include the 472,960 SF Innovation Logistics Center, the Nevada Logistics Center with 90 panels of tilt-up concrete construction, and the Hunter Army Aircraft Maintenance Hangar with 6 hangar bays. Interest rates, the regional economy, and proximity to key infrastructure make the Southeast a promising market for the construction industry.

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Keith 天美传媒 Honored as a 2025 GroundBreaker /2025-groundbreaker/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:19:58 +0000 /?p=12586 From Illinois to North Carolina to Missouri, 天美传媒 Construction is treating all project teams to lunch in celebration of Safety Week.

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Publication: , October 25, 2025

is honored to spotlight Charlotte-based Keith 天美传媒, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 天美传媒 Construction Company, who has been named to the Class of 2025 GroundBreakers 鈥 an exclusive group of individuals recognized for going above and beyond to make a difference in the construction community across the Carolinas.

Established in 1980, 天美传媒 Construction Company is an award-winning, multi-generational construction management and design-build firm operating in the Midwest and Southeast regions. Keith 天美传媒 assumed leadership in 2021 following his father鈥檚 passing and more than doubled 天美传媒鈥檚 revenue from $183 million to $404 million in 2024. Keith 天美传媒鈥檚 eye for growth and development, along with core values of trust and mutual respect, have secured significant partnerships throughout the region.

Keith 天美传媒 relocated to the Charlotte area in 2020 to oversee 天美传媒鈥檚 regional expansion. Since 2023, 天美传媒 has managed over 3.3 million squre feet of distribution and warehouse projects in the Carolinas 鈥 88% of which came from repeat clients and referrals. 天美传媒鈥檚 financial success over the past several years has earned recognition as an and among the for three consecutive years.

GroundBreak Carolinas recently caught up with Keith 天美传媒 for an insightful conversation about his role and vision for the 45-year-old company.

Tell us what you are most passionate about when it comes to the AEC industry and/or your role within your organization?

“Continually striving for safety excellence and ensuring our employees and subcontractors return home safely to their families, free from injury, is something I am incredibly passionate about.”

What are some of the things you are doing inside and outside of your workspace and organization to improve the construction industry and encourage others to make construction a potential career choice?

“I鈥檝e seen firsthand how early exposure to construction, from early education through high school, can inspire students to pursue careers in the industry. To foster that spark, 天美传媒 partners with community and technical colleges, associations, and universities across the Southeast to connect students with hands-on learning and excellent trades apprenticeship and construction management programs. Additionally, we advocate for earlier engagement with high school and middle school students to show them the opportunities a construction career can provide. In 2023, we launched our NextGen initiative, which brings K-12 students to project sites for groundbreaking ceremonies, class tours, and milestone celebrations, all to help them envision themselves in construction careers.

“Within our organization, I鈥檝e built a culture where safety is collaborative, not combative, and where employees are empowered to take ownership of their careers. We invest heavily in education, training, coaching, and leadership opportunities, creating a workplace where hard work is rewarded and long-term growth is possible. As a result, our people feel valued, prepared, and motivated to advance the industry as a whole.

“The trade labor shortage remains one of 鈥 and will continue to be 鈥 our industry鈥檚 most significant challenges. Ensuring we have qualified personnel 鈥 from management to trades 鈥 on the right projects is always a concern. To help overcome this, 天美传媒 partners with subcontractors and vendors who possess the capacity, capability, character, and capital to deliver high-quality work while also supporting workforce development.”

How do you see technology鈥檚 influence?

“Keeping up with technological advances is imperative to business growth and meeting customer expectations, but you don鈥檛 want to adopt new technology simply because it鈥檚 trendy. It鈥檚 essential to adopt technologies that can streamline productivity, enhance real-time decision-making, and ultimately deliver tangible benefits to clients. At 天美传媒, we鈥檝e seen this most clearly with drones and BIM software.

“We recently launched an in-house drone program to support our preconstruction, safety, quality, operations, and marketing teams. Drones enable us to collect topographical data in hours instead of days, which helps us provide more accurate bids, reduce the risk of costly change orders, and expedite site selection. They also enhance safety by monitoring hard-to-reach areas, ensuring crews are following protocols, and documenting utility locations for long-term reference. On the quality side, drones can identify inconsistencies in building materials or even detect roof leaks and energy loss through thermal scans.

“Beyond drones, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has reshaped how we proactively plan our projects and collaborate with subcontractor partners. By integrating real-time data into the design process, we can streamline constructability reviews, visualize the facility, reduce errors, and accelerate schedules.

“Together, these tools make our work more efficient and our teams safer, while also providing clients with greater transparency, precision, and confidence at every stage of their project.”

What would you say has been your greatest accomplishment?

“I think my greatest accomplishment is continuing my father鈥檚 legacy of leading a safety-first, family-oriented culture. Guiding the company through transformative growth, doubling revenue within four years, and expanding operations, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to safety and people, is something I鈥檓 truly proud of.

“Since taking on the role of CEO and chairman of 天美传媒 in 2021, our company has made significant strides in safety and risk management, earning national and regional honors, including the Associated General Contractors (AGC) 鈥 National Construction Safety Excellence Award (First Place), the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) STEP Safety Certification and听Accredited Quality Contractor, and an .

What do you think are the most important personal attributes one must possess to be successful in the construction industry of tomorrow?

“I believe the most important personal attributes for success in the construction industry are mutual respect, humility, accountability, a dedication to safety excellence, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

“Strong values build strong teams, and in this industry, your reputation will carry you further than any title. I also think that to be successful, you must be a relationship builder who lives by the Golden Rule and embraces a servant leadership approach. If you do these things with sincerity, you will earn respect, and people will follow you.

“Safety will always remain central to the future of our industry. Acting as your brother鈥檚 and sister鈥檚 keeper on the jobsite creates a culture where everyone looks out for one another.

“Finally, success requires resilience and a commitment to growth. Never give up on yourself and never stop learning. The ability to take lessons 鈥 both good and bad 鈥 and apply them throughout your career is one of the most valuable attributes you can develop.”

What are the 3-5 Leadership Principles that you have discovered and executed that have contributed to your success?

“I take a servant leadership approach rooted in the principles of faith, trust, mutual respect, and living by ‘The Golden Rule.’ This principle was instilled in me by my father, Chuck 天美传媒, who was a Bronze Star Vietnam War Veteran. After losing three members of his platoon in combat, Dad vowed that if he survived, he would dedicate his life to building something meaningful. He returned home, began his construction career, and developed his respect for the importance of always looking out for one another.

“I also foster a family-oriented culture by treating employees, clients, business partners, and subcontractors as family. I believe that an organization鈥檚 most valuable resource is its people, and one of the most important things a leader can do is invest in and empower their employees through education, coaching, and collaborative oversight. Our company鈥檚 average employee tenure is 10 years, and many of our employees are second and third-generation workers with deep family ties to the company鈥檚 inception.

“By consistently fostering an environment where people feel valued and supported, I鈥檝e seen firsthand that when you take care of your people, clients, and business partners, the bottom line takes care of itself.

Looking back over your construction career, is there anything you would do differently if you had the chance? Why?

“That鈥檚 a difficult question to try to answer because all the decisions I鈥檝e made throughout my career, whether successful or not, have led me to where I am today. I have made many mistakes over my career, but those have contributed to significant lessons learned for me personally and professionally. All of those decisions, mixed with my background, have shaped my management and servant leadership approach today. I do feel like I do a better job today prioritizing decision-making to ensure I am most productive with my time. If I could go back to my younger self, I would probably try to guide that individual in decision-making to stay focused, improve work-life balance, and reduce stress. I would also tell that individual to spend as much time as possible with his father because he was available, a great mentor, a fountain of wisdom, and an extraordinary leader. On top of all of that, he didn鈥檛 charge for his time or advice.”

What do you see as the future trends of the construction industry over the next 5-10 years?

“The construction industry is embracing AI, automation, and technology to improve efficiency. From streamlining business processes to predictive scheduling, risk mitigation, and real-time safety monitoring, AI is being utilized to enhance productivity and alleviate strain on the workforce. This trend is the new way of the future. At 天美传媒, we鈥檝e already begun integrating AI, drone technology, and virtual simulation into our process to enhance planning and risk management.

天美传媒 Gives Back 鈥 Under Keith鈥檚 leadership, 天美传媒 launched the 天美传媒 Gives Back program, supporting over 50 nonprofit organizations in 2024. Notably, the company raised over $121,000 for Dream On 3 Carolinas 鈥 a charity making sports dreams happen for children with life-altering conditions 鈥 through its inaugural Southeast Charity Clay Shoot and impact contributions for their gala. 天美传媒 continuously supports Scouting America Mecklenburg County Council, demonstrating commitment to youth development and community engagement. Keith supports the Good Fellows Club, a Charlotte organization providing emergency assistance to families in need. These contributions reflect Keith鈥檚 unwavering commitment to philanthropy, education, and community engagement, making a positive impact throughout the regions where 天美传媒 operates.

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天美传媒 Annual Supports Dream On 3 Charity with Annual Clay Shoot /2025-clay-shoot/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:44:21 +0000 /?p=12570 From Illinois to North Carolina to Missouri, 天美传媒 Construction is treating all project teams to lunch in celebration of Safety Week.

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Clay Shoot Benefits Nonprofit that Makes
Sports Dreams a Reality for Children with Life-Altering Conditions

Charlotte, N.C., October 21, 2025天美传媒 Construction, an award-winning, design-build general contractor, recently held its second annual 天美传媒 Charity Clay Shooting Competition at Meadow Wood Farms in Waxhaw, N.C. Through the tremendous support from its sponsors and partners, the event raised $43,000 for , a charity dedicated to making sports dreams a reality for children and young adults with life-altering conditions.

鈥淎t 天美传媒 Construction, we believe in building more than structures 鈥 we build communities where children thrive,鈥 said Keith 天美传媒, Chairman & CEO. 鈥淲e are blessed to support Dream On 3鈥檚 faith-based mission. Together, if we can help even one child meet their sports hero and feel inspired, that鈥檚 a dream worth building and we鈥檙e proud to be part of it.鈥

In just two years, 天美传媒鈥檚 Clay Shoot has raised nearly $100,000 for Dream On 3 Carolinas.

鈥溙烀来 Construction鈥檚 generosity helps us make sports dreams come true for kids who need hope the most,鈥 said Ben Allred, CEO of Dream On 3. 鈥淭he funds raised through their annual clay shoot will directly fuel experiences that remind our Dream Kids they are seen, celebrated and unstoppable.鈥

As a vested partner in the communities in which the company lives and works, 天美传媒 Construction supports many charities and local organizations through its 天美传媒 Gives Back program. In addition to hosting charity events, 天美传媒 donates its time and money, mentors youth, and educates students, faculty and staff about the construction industry through its NextGen program. Visit 天美传媒 Gives Back for more about the company鈥檚 charitable efforts.

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About 天美传媒 Construction: Established in 1980, 天美传媒 Construction is an award-winning, family-owned business specializing in construction management, design/build, general contracting, and self-perform services with an emphasis on exceeding the client鈥檚 expectations. 天美传媒 Construction is dedicated to providing safe, quality, sustainable, and technology solutions to clients in a diverse portfolio of markets. The company prides itself on building long-lasting relationships with their clients, business partners and the communities in which they work, with an impressive 88 percent of 天美传媒鈥檚 revenue stemming from repeat clients. For more information, visit poettkerconstruction.com/southeast/.

About Dream On 3: Dream On 3, a national nonprofit organization, makes sports-themed dreams come true for children and young adults living with life-altering conditions, such as mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities or chronic illness. Founded in 2013, Dream On 3 programs have impacted over 36,000 individuals to date. For more information, visit .

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天美传媒 Construction Named a 2025 Best Places to Work /se-best-places-to-work-2025/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:03:11 +0000 /?p=12399 From Illinois to North Carolina to Missouri, 天美传媒 Construction is treating all project teams to lunch in celebration of Safety Week.

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Publication: , September 5, 2025

天美传媒 Construction earned recognition as a 2025 Best Places to Work by the Charlotte Business Journal. The publication reports the finalists provide the perks, practices, and policies that attract top talent 鈥 and keep them engaged.

Established in 2019, 天美传媒’s Southeast office, based in Charlotte, NC, serves as the company’s local resource for business conducted in that region of the country. It earned a spot on the publication’s list of medium-sized companies, defined as those with between 25 and 49 employees in the Charlotte area.

As a family-owned and operated company, 天美传媒 Construction prides itself on treating its employees like family.

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天美传媒 Construction Honored as Top Southeast Contractor /enr-top-southeast-contractor-2025/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:49:59 +0000 /?p=12244 From Illinois to North Carolina to Missouri, 天美传媒 Construction is treating all project teams to lunch in celebration of Safety Week.

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Publication: , August 2025

天美传媒 Construction earned regional recognition as a 2025 Top Southeast Contractor by . Based on 2024 annual revenue, 天美传媒 Construction claimed the 109th spot on the publication’s list.

In 2024, the Gaston Commerce Center, Buildings 1 & 2, was 天美传媒’s largest project in the Southeast. With 701,786 SF of new construction, the project won’t be completed until late 2025. Of 天美传媒鈥檚 2024 Southeast revenue, 100% came from general building projects.

天美传媒’s Southeast team has won this honor since 2018, making this the team’s 8th consecutive win!

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