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Education

Talking with KCA Scholarship Recipient James Fretz

Building PA Podcast July 30, 2024

This week’s podcast delves into the KCA’s scholarship program, showcasing its effectiveness in nurturing the future leaders of the construction industry in Pennsylvania. James Fretz, a scholarship awardee and a construction management student at Penn College, recounts his progression from participating in a high school carpentry program to his current […]

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Marketing and Business Development

Meet the author of “Hire Better People Faster!”

Building PA Podcast July 23, 2024

In this week’s podcast episode, Jon and Chris interview Ryan Englin, the author of the Amazon best-seller “Hire Better People Faster!” Englin, who has spent over a decade assisting service contractors and construction companies in improving their hiring processes, draws his passion from watching his father’s challenges as a construction […]

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Safety

Enhancing Safety with Toolbox Talks

Building PA Podcast July 16, 2024

In this week’s podcast episode, Jon and Chris discuss the evolution and impact of their long-running podcast, with a particular focus on their popular safety episodes. To continue the educational safety content from June’s National Safety Month, they invite Darren Rech to share additional safety resources. They underscore the importance […]

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Safety

Cybersecurity and Protecting the AEC Industry

Building PA Podcast May 29, 2024

In the most recent installment of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien chat with Will Foret, also recognized as the co-host of the Building Scale podcast, well-established within the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) sphere. Will underscores the significance of cybersecurity, aiming to demystify it and […]

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Legislation

Navigating Legislative Updates in Construction

Building PA Podcast May 14, 2024

In the most recent episode of the Building PA Podcast, Jimmy Christianson, AGC’s VP of Government Relations, provided vital legislative insights. He stressed the pressing necessity for workforce development and immigration reform to tackle construction industry labor shortages. Furthermore, he spotlighted inventive methods such as collaborating with community colleges and […]

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Construction business

Navigating the Depths: Excavation Insights with Larissa Llewellyn

Building PA Podcast April 30, 2024

In the most recent installment of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien sit down with Larissa Llewellyn of Pioneer Construction to explore the world of trenching and excavation. Larissa provides valuable insights into the criticality of pre-dig background checks and navigates through the industry’s safety challenges […]