Holland Expands Special Projects Group, Announces 3 Promotions and New Hire

(Swansea, IL – November 2026) – Holland Construction Services has announced the expansion of its Special Projects Group with four key promotions and the addition of a new team member. The expanded team strengthens the group’s leadership, preconstruction and project-management capabilities while positioning Holland to continue serving clients across renovation, commercial, multifamily, education, municipal, occupied-facility and other specialized construction projects.

Brian Cope has been promoted to Senior Business Manager, Special Projects Group; Zach Heck to Senior Preconstruction Manager; Tristan Huck to Project Manager; and Alex Merlo to Assistant Project Manager. Holland has also welcomed Tyler Isaacson as Assistant Project Manager.

Brian Cope | Senior Business Manager, Special Projects Group

Cope brings more than 20 years of construction experience, including roles as a journeyman union carpenter, owner’s representative, superintendent, project manager/estimator and business leader. At Holland, his experience spans field operations, estimating, project management and Special Projects Group operations.

In his expanded role, Cope will lead business and operational activities for the group, including opportunity development, estimating, field-resource coordination, project performance and client relationships. He also supports Holland’s self-perform and general trades operations.

Zach Heck | Senior Preconstruction Manager, Special Projects Group

Heck brings extensive estimating and preconstruction experience, progressing through roles from estimating intern to estimator, senior estimator and preconstruction manager. His experience includes conceptual estimating, project buyout, subcontractor relationships and owner/architect coordination on projects ranging from fire stations and multifamily developments to large mixed-use projects.

He studied Construction Management at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Ashworth College and is affiliated with ASPE.

Tristan Huck | Project Manager, Special Projects Group

Huck brings experience in estimating, scheduling, design-build coordination, cost management, contract administration, procurement, submittal management, quality control and RFIs. His project experience includes the $68 million Expo at Forest Park multifamily development in St. Louis.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Southeast Missouri State University and holds OSHA 30-hour, FAA Commercial Remote Pilot and multiple Procore certifications.

Tyler Isaacson | Assistant Project Manager, Special Projects Group

Isaacson joins Holland with commercial construction experience spanning occupied renovations, historic rehabilitation, affordable housing and ground-up construction. His background includes budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, forecasting, owner coordination and project financial management.

His experience includes projects ranging from $8 million to $25 million, including Cooper House, Roosevelt Homes and Preservation Square Phase IV. Isaacson holds an MBA focused on Leadership and Corporate Strategy and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Finance from Olivet Nazarene University. He also completed a Local 97 Carpenter Apprenticeship and holds OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 credentials.

Alex Merlo | Assistant Project Manager, Special Projects Group

Merlo has been promoted to Assistant Project Manager, bringing a background in mechanical engineering and construction project management. His experience includes quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bid coordination, buyout support and jobsite coordination.

Merlo studied Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His technical experience includes AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and engineering and modeling applications.

Building a Stronger Special Projects Team

The expanded team brings together experience across field operations, estimating, preconstruction, engineering and project management, providing clients with support from early budgeting and planning through procurement, construction and closeout.

“The expansion of our Special Projects Group reflects our commitment to building a team that can respond quickly, think creatively and deliver an exceptional experience for our clients,” said Executive Vice President Doug Weber. “Brian, Zach, Tristan and Alex have each earned these opportunities through the value they bring to our organization, and we’re excited to welcome Tyler to Holland. Together, they give us an outstanding combination of field knowledge, preconstruction expertise and project-management experience as we continue to grow this part of our business.”

Planning a renovation or specialized construction project? Contact Holland’s Special Projects Group

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Greg Clark
Marketing Director, Holland Construction Services
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