National general contracting and construction management firm UA Builders Group has hired Richard L. Markel, AIA, LEED AP, as executive project manager. Markel’s experience encompasses more than 15 million square feet of new construction projects. Before joining UA Builders, Markel served in senior construction management and design positions at leading national and international real estate, construction, and architectural organizations.

His portfolio features numerous health care projects built around the country, including the renovation of the 650,000-square-foot Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and the 110,000-square-foot Methodist Hospital, both in Houston.