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BIM technology improves construction project outcomes
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BIM use in construction

Chris Martin May 17, 2021

Case Technologies’ own Mark Deitrich joins the podcast to talk how BIM represents a digital repository of project information that extends the life cycle of the project and ultimately the building. He shares his thoughts regarding planning and integration of the technology on various construction projects as well.

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Technology for the industry

Chris Martin May 10, 2021

Brad Kriel and Dan Obriot of SB Monitoring join co-host Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien to discuss technological operations improvements on job sites throughout Pennsylvania. Operational improvements include security cameras that help enforce safety policies along with equipment tracing on project sites that require security or remote supervision. hoki188

Building Better Project Outcomes series on the Building PA Podcast
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Building Better Project Outcomes – Mobilization Readiness

Chris Martin May 3, 2021

Join us as we kick off the Better Project Outcomes Series sponsored by Strategic Executive Consulting (SEC).  In our inaugural series episode, listen as Bob Dresser, president of Strategic Executive Consulting discusses mobilization readiness.  In this episode we learn about project success based on preparedness as Dresser shares the SEC […]

Helmets to Hardhats on the Building PA Podcast
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Workforce Development

Carpenters Training program

Chris Martin April 27, 2021

Odie Parkins of the Eastern Atlantic States Council of Regional Carpenters joins the podcast to talk about the Carpenters training program. Parkins talks of the tools and technical support each apprentice receives along with the emphasis on behavior and attitude. He also shed light on the Carpenters 300 Hitters program […]

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Small business ownership in the construction industry

Chris Martin April 26, 2021

Listen in as Casey Schlaegle talks about owning a small business in the construction industry. Schlaegle has a diverse background within the industry and has worked as an architect, carpenter and now owns and leads his own architectural woodworking firm. He discusses the need to find a reliable team that […]

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Meet the Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Secretary

Chris Martin April 5, 2021

Listen as Jennifer Berrier, the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Labor and Industry department meets with co-hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien. Berrier discusses the challenges her department overcame during the COVID pandemic, mentors she has relied on throughout her career, the impact communication has on effectively governing, and the challenges […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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’ […]