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Workforce Development

Women of the Trades

Chris Martin March 8, 2021

The Building PA podcast celebrates women in construction.  In this episode listen in as Roxanne Harpster, Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, and Meghan White, Plumbers Local 520, both who worked for McClure Company on the Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center share their stories.  Both women discuss the need for […]

Operations
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Impact of prefabrication on a project

Chris Martin March 1, 2021

Listen as Andrew Conley, project superintendent with Alexander Building discusses the impact prefabrication has on project success.  Although the trend is not new, implementing the approach created efficiencies along with improved productivity that went beyond project expectations.  Conley shares the process and impact of off-site fabrication of bathroom pods on […]

Technology
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Challenges facing professional services firms

Chris Martin February 22, 2021

To celebrate Engineers Week, Michael Cherock of AE Works joins the Building PA Podcast to talk about the professional services component of the construction industry.  AE Works is a 45-person firm with 3 offices and Cherock discusses how the company has embraced technology to review drawings and documents, the advantages […]

Communications
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Marketing and Business Development

Marketing guidelines for the construction industry

Chris Martin February 16, 2021

Listen as co-hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien discuss construction marketing.  Martin shares his insight on why contractors and others in the construction industry need to begin adapting their marketing messages.  He shares why safe, on time, and under budget is the WRONG message and how these ‘traditional marketing pillars’ […]

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Business Leadership Series

Leading during a crisis

Chris Martin February 8, 2021

Gene Barr, president of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry joins us to discuss leading in challenging times.  Barr shares insight on addressing business challenges, balancing work and life, and ramifications that COVID will have on the business community and construction industry.   This episode is part of the […]

Legal and Legislative
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Legal

2021 Legislative update

Chris Martin February 1, 2021

LISTEN IN as PA Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R), PA 35th District provides welcoming comments. As Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Langerholc has great insight into the upcoming transportation construction season.  Legislative Insiders Provide Insights to the 2021/22 PA General Assembly Session  If you’re wondering what may happen […]

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Marketing and Business Development

Value of business development in the construction industry

Chris Martin January 19, 2021

Listen as Zac Wolpert of Providence Engineering shares his take on the business development aspects of the industry.  Wolpert discusses not only the importance of the role, but the differences between contractors, engineers, and architects may face when pursuing business growth opportunities.  Our conversation focuses on research and a diligent […]