The forge name reflects what we are all about: forging relationships that will stand the test of time with our clients as well as our designers and our contractors.
The 39 comes from the football jersey number of our principal’s grandfather, Al Delucia (39). He was a stellar college athlete for Duquesne University and captain of his football team. In the 1940s following his college career, he served in the military as a Lieutenant Colonel. After completing his military service, Delucia went on to coaching football and to becoming an educator as Superintendent of a high school in the Pittsburgh area. We honor and embrace his core values of being a team player, a teacher, and a humble motivator. It is why we strive to achieve excellence in our commitments, maintain awareness and support those around us while always doing the right thing for our clients.
David Simms
David Simms
David Simms is the founder and President of forge39, Inc. He is responsible for maintaining a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations by actively participating throughout the entire construction process.
He has over 25 years of experience in all levels of construction including; general construction, construction management, architecture, conceptual estimating, and design/build development/construction. David’s innate talent for translating conceptual designs to working budgets is vital in establishing and maintaining early pricing for clients. His wide-ranged experience in construction spans industries – manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, laboratories, apartments, automotive, food processing, financial, and educational. David is dedicated to using his experience, innovation, grit, and work ethic to deliver a quality project for every client.
David’s architectural degree, with a major in computer graphics and architectural design, offers a unique background that enables him to analyze alternative, innovative solutions and construction methods that result in significant cost control for our clients.
He was honored three times with 2002, 2003, and 2004 Project Manager of the Year and three concurrent times with 2005, 2006, and 2007 Estimator of the Year Awards by the American Subcontractor Association of Central Pennsylvania.
Diab “DJ” Shetayh
Diab “DJ” Shetayh
Diab “DJ” Shetayh came to forge39 with a strong history as a project manager of complex and large volume projects throughout PA and NJ. No matter the size of the project, DJ is an innovative problem solver while being mindful of budgets, can be counted on to give careful attention to details, and consistently ensures a seamless execution from start to finish. His experience is extensive and varied within the industry from industrial office buildings, casinos, high rise buildings, apartments, senior living, religious institutions, and warehouses. He holds a degree from Penn State University in Architectural Engineering, Construction.
Eric Riedinger
Eric Riedinger
Eric Riedinger serves as a project manager at forge39. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of large-scale construction and development projects from start to finish. Eric coordinates the efforts of designers, contractors, consultants, and tenants to ensure projects remain on schedule and on budget.
Eric joined the forge39 team with over a decade of experience in construction management across PA and NJ. Eric’s experience and expertise allow for clear communication and tight coordination across all aspects of any size project. Eric has extensive knowledge in preconstruction and entitlements, and is an exceptional leader in conflict resolution, permit procurement, budget preparation, construction scheduling, and contract negotiation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Philadelphia University, as well as a minor in Foundation Design and is a PA Licensed Realtor.
Amy Velarde
Amy Velarde
Amy Velarde began her journey in the construction industry over 20 years ago and has gained experience in every aspect of the industry from client proposals, preconstruction, estimating/bidding projects, contracts, jobsite safety, accounting, and closeout documentation. She works closely with the team on projects from start to finish as well as overseeing our organization to ensure we are performing best practices for both our clients and subcontractors. She’s eager to learn, develop new skill sets, and do whatever is needed to get the job done. Amy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Office Administration.
Forging Together
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