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 Dave Edgar – President
A life-long passion for building. This is what defines Iron Construction Co-Founder and President Dave Edgar’s construction philosophy. With over three decades of experience working in all aspects of construction, from Carpenter to Superintendant, Dave’s unprecedented knowledge and experience made starting his own company an obvious choice.
“I wanted to start a company that focused on building, not bureaucracy. Working for large construction companies can be rewarding but sometimes you lose touch with the customer. At Iron I’m able to take a personal ownership of all our projects and see to it that the client’s needs are being met to their satisfaction.”
Dave began his construction career as a Carpenter. After earning a B.S. degree in Biology from Humboldt State University, Dave began working for J.A. Jones Construction, Inc. one of the world’s largest General Contractors. At J.A. Jones, Dave worked as General Superintendant for projects with budgets up to $250 million and up to 1 million square feet. Dave then moved to DPR Construction, Inc. where his background in biology was put to greater use as he focused on projects in the bio-life sciences realm.
Dave has worked on many high profile projects including Pelican Bay State Prison in California and the Beverly Hills Library and Police Station, but his work in the bio-life sciences and controlled spaces domain is where his expertise really shines. Dave has managed many projects for medical research and assembly facilities for clients ranging from Sun Microsystems to Genentech. It is this highly specialized knowledge that sets Dave apart from his peers and makes him one of the foremost bio-life science facilities experts in the country, and leader of Iron Construction’s Field Operations organization.
Building lasting customer relationships is one of the key goals at Iron Construction, and is one of Dave’s greatest areas of emphasis. “At Iron we are focused on long-term relationships with our clients. We never low bid jobs or take projects that won’t fit within our core values. We work hard to understand our customer’s needs and provide them with solutions that best fit their requirements”
Dave is a member of ISPE (International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers) and enjoys golf and fishing in his spare time.
 Claudia Folzman - Executive Vice President of Operations
Co-Founder Claudia Folzman brings nearly two decades of construction experience to her role as Executive Vice President of Operations. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business, Claudia also oversees the management of business development and supervises the Project Management and Project Engineering staff.
Claudia first became interested in construction while studying civil engineering at San Diego State University, and, upon graduation, she quickly found employment at Turner Construction where she learned the business first-hand.
In her nine years at Turner, Claudia filled a variety of roles including Field Engineer, Cost Engineer, Purchasing Agent, Assistant Superintendent and Project Engineer. Claudia then moved on to DPR Construction Inc., a leading national builder, where she held positions as Estimator and Project Manager.
Working on nearly all aspects of construction project management has provided Claudia with a unique breadth of experience:
"Our ability to see projects from a broad perspective helps us to understand and solve problems the client may not otherwise anticipate. Eliminating any surprises allows us to provide the best value for our customers."
Once a project is under way, Claudia's role takes on even greater importance. Her Project Management team is the interface between Iron Construction, the client, the superintendent, the college and others involved in the project. From insurance to legal contracts, Claudia ensures that every detail is addressed and that the customer is satisfied with the job from start to finish. "The key to attracting and maintaining customers is to earn a strong level of trust throughout the life of the project. Much of our business is from repeat customers who appreciate our honest communication and ability to solve problems quickly."
While her primary area of expertise is in working with microelectronics facilities and tenant improvement Projects, Claudia has worked on some fun projects including the Stealth rollercoaster at Paramount's Great America amusement park and the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland.
Claudia is a member of IFMA (International Facilities Management Association), BOMA (Building Managers and Owners Association) and CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women). In her free time she enjoys investing, collecting fine wines, bocce, woodworking, and creating stained glass art.
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