• Home
  • keyboard_arrow_rightAuthor archive2021

Chris

111 Results / Page 4 of 13


Background
Building PA Podcast is the voice of the PA construction industry
Workforce Development
play_arrow
share playlist_add
close
  • 89

Education

Insight into the Laborers Trade

Chris Martin September 13, 2021

The Laborers may be one of the largest building trades unions in the country and we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Remetta, Training Director, Laborers District Council of Eastern PA to learn more.  In our conversation, Eric shares the requirements of becoming a Laborer including the time needed […]

Building Better Project Outcomes series on the Building PA Podcast
Better Project Outcomes
play_arrow
share playlist_add
close
  • 134

Trends

Building Better Project Outcomes through workface planning

Chris Martin August 30, 2021

According to Bob Dresser of Strategic Executive Consulting, workface planning creates opportunities for work schedules for a one-week period.  This includes preparing all tools, materials, and drawings for that timeframe.  In our conversation, you can hear Bob share how this element of project planning improves work retention and decreases talent […]

Operations
play_arrow
share playlist_add
close
  • 679

Construction business

What does it take to be a Steamfitter?

Chris Martin August 25, 2021

Do you know what it takes to be an apprentice Steamfitter?  Listen in as Tom Doran, apprenticeship coordinator for Steamfitters Local 449 joins Chris and Jon to discuss the program and the requirements.  Tom shares that each apprentice comes out of the program with certifications that ensure each person is […]

Listen to the Building PA Podcast
Business Leadership
play_arrow
share playlist_add
close
  • 279

Construction business

Building a Strong Project Culture Among Contractors and Architects

Chris Martin August 9, 2021

Have you considered what is needed to develop a strong on-site project culture?  Listen as Eric Pascucci, Director of Estimating and Pre-Construction for PJ Dick, and Tom Price, Principal with Strada Architecture share lessons learned and practical recommendations for building a strong relationship between contractor and architect.  Both agree that […]

business valuation in construction
Operations
play_arrow
share playlist_add
close
  • 138

Trends

Business valuation and how to sell your construction business

Chris Martin July 26, 2021

Link Business’s Chris Caldwell joins the podcast to discuss business valuation and the steps necessary to sell your business. Caldwell mentions that to determine what a business is worth owners must set realistic goals, plan accordingly and communicate with those they are considering selling to. He also highlights the value […]