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The real value of working in the building trades with Dave Ianucci, EAS Carpenters Chris Martin
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Construction companies win when their insurance broker is construction-centric! Building PA Podcast
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Director of Safety and suicide survivor shares how his experience is helping others in construction Building PA Podcast
85% of military veterans have no experience in construction, yet the industry is a perfect fit for those who have dutifully served their country. Dan Breslin of Helmets to Hardhats talks about the program, the impact it has on veterans and the construction industry and how to gain entry to […]
Don Eldridge, training coordinator for Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 520 shares his insight for becoming an apprentice plumber or pipefitter. During the discussion with Jon and Chris, Don explains the requirements for becoming an apprentice, expectations of the program, and the ongoing future training this Building Trades union provides.
Listen as Bryan Cutler (R), Speaker of the PA House of Representatives shares his thoughts and learnings from years in the legislation and healthcare industries. Specifically, Cutler shared the guidelines his father imparted on him; mentors who guided him; morale-building skills; and the importance of relationships as a leader. Most […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
Tom Williams of Reager & Adler stops by to talk with us about contract resolution. During the discussion, Williams shares the various methods of resolution along with specific negotiation provisions that construction contracts should include.
