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Is Prefabrication a Fad or Here to stay?

Chris Martin January 31, 2022

Jim Gabriel, president of MODLOGIQ shed light on why prefabrication is trending across the construction industry. Owners, general contractors, designers, and architects are turning to modular construction for several reasons. One of the biggest reasons is that the world is changing. Gabriel speaks openly about the pandemic and how modular […]

2022 construction economic forecast on the Building PA Podcast
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2022 Construction Economic Forecast

Chris Martin January 24, 2022

Dr. Anirban Basu shares his 2022 forecast for the Pennsylvania construction industry.  According to Dr. Basu, various segments of the industry should expect strong growth in data centers, fulfillment centers, and public works projects, based on multiple infrastructure investments from the Federal government. He also shares which segments may have […]

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Improving Workforce Development in Pennsylvania

Chris Martin January 17, 2022

Listen as President Rivera shares insight into the trends facing the industry related to workforce development beyond traditional construction-related skills such as career counseling, heavy equipment training, and professional career paths that will have a significant impact.  Vital to the success of any workforce development programs which rely on training […]

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2021 Building PA Podcast year in review

Chris Martin January 10, 2022

2021 proved to be an unconventional year – we battled a pandemic, did our best to manage an erratic supply chain, and watched many businesses grow at an exponential rate. With 2021 behind us, Chris and Jon wanted to take a moment and reflect on several highlights from some inspiring […]

Building Better Project Outcomes series on the Building PA Podcast
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How to reduce your insurance premiums

Chris Martin December 6, 2021

Listen as Jamey Bednez, vice president of Stalwart Insurance Group talks with us as we discuss the impact of wellness on insurance premiums.  Bednez shares that wellness initiatives help employers identify inefficiencies.  For example, he states that 61 percent of employees surveyed say that their workplace causes stress, which leads […]

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Labor Relations and Safety

Chris Martin November 29, 2021

The HR and Safety Director of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal, Seth Abraham, stopped by the Building PA Podcast to discuss labor relations and safety.  Listen in as Seth discusses his thoughts on workforce development and the value relationships bring to creating a safety culture across 5 offices and 7 […]

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Culture and its impact on the industry

Chris Martin November 15, 2021

David McGlennen, culture coach and leadership expert, stopped by the Building PA Podcast to share his wisdom related to culture and its impact on the industry.  David understands the construction industry, so much so that in the first segment of the show, he suggests utilizing toolbox talk time to discuss […]

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Marketing and Business Development

Impact of virtual meetings in today’s sales environment

Chris Martin November 8, 2021

When discussing the impact of virtual meetings on sales efforts, Sandler Sales Training expert Steve Kelly told the Building PA Podcast co-hosts a simple truth, “the things that were done previously changed very quickly and most people didn’t adapt.” Listen as Steve Kelly shares best practices for improving your sales […]