- People
- November 10, 2021
The estimator learned how to improvise, adapt and overcome in the military—he then earned a degree that catapulted him into a construction career
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Diana Kightlinger
Diana Kightlinger is a content writer and journalist focused on sustainability. She holds master’s degrees in environmental science and journalism and brings endless curiosity and passion to her work. For Built, she writes about everything from biophilic design to zero-cement concrete to mass timber.
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