St. Louis, MO
Eugene Whitfield is a construction project manager turned writer who makes the built environment accessible to everyone. Based in St. Louis, he has managed commercial and multi-family projects totaling over $200 million. Now he writes for Edit Hub about construction methods, contractor selection, and sustainable building practices with an engineer’s eye for detail and a teacher’s patience. Eugene holds a civil engineering degree and a PMP certification, and he still consults on historic preservation projects in the city’s brick-lined neighborhoods. He’s a father of four and a volunteer with a program that introduces high school students to skilled trades. Eugene believes that understanding how buildings go up helps people become better homeowners and better citizens.