Earlier this year, we asked Dr. Anirban Basu to join us on the podcast to share his economic forecast for 2022 and some insights related to the construction market.Undoubtedly, 2022 has been filled with its share of ups and downs and challenges

Sustainable Design

Apr 26th, 2022 31m 35s

Marc Mondor, principal, architect, and co-founder of evolveEA is our latest guest to talk about sustainable design. Mondor shares how their company approaches a project to ensure the structure has a "lesser, lighter environmental impact." Mondo

Better Project Outcomes Series: Change Management

Apr 19th, 2022 20m 16s

No one knows communication and organization better than Bob Dresser of Strategic Executive Consulting. In this fourth episode in the Better Project Outcomes Series, Bob addresses a key component in the success of construction companies, project

Contracts and Risk Mangement with Maria DiStravlo Elliott, partner with Barley Snyder

Apr 12th, 2022 25m

In today’s podcast, Maria Elliott, attorney/partner for Barley Snyder talks about contracts and risk management. Maria shares her insight about the changes being made in contracts since COVID. Maria commented that before COVID, owners and gene

Is Prefabrication a Fad or Here to Stay?

Jan 31st, 2022 29m 53s

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

Improving Workforce Development In Pennsylvania

Jan 17th, 2022 27m 58s

Listen as President Rivera shares insight into industry trends related to workforce development beyond traditional construction-related skills such as career counseling, heavy equipment training, and professional career paths that will have sig

ACE Mentor Program National President

Dec 13th, 2021 27m 53s

Are you a professional in the field of architecture, construction or engineering and feel like you have experience and knowledge to share? Do you have a desire to provide insight into your profession and help mentor students? The ACE Mentor pr

How to reduce your insurance premiums

Dec 6th, 2021 32m 37s

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

Labor Relations and Safety

Nov 29th, 2021 27m 1s

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 relationsh

Culture and its impact on the industry

Nov 15th, 2021 27m 17s

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 o

Impact of virtual meetings in today's sales environment

Nov 8th, 2021 29m 8s

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 a

The Making of an Industry Leader

Nov 1st, 2021 29m 7s

Jessica Meyers, owner and president of JEM Group, based in Harrisburg, joins co-hosts Chris Martin and Jon O’Brien on the latest episode to discuss her leadership style, the future of JEM Group, and how the company is focusing on professional d

The dos and don’ts to working with legislators

Oct 25th, 2021 24m 52s

Have you ever asked yourself what it takes to work with legislators? Have no fear, John Wanner is here to share his dos and don’ts for government relations. Wanner, the founder of Wanner Associates and a registered lobbyist stops by to speak

What it takes to be a union political director

Oct 18th, 2021 26m 39s

Tori Shriver, political director for the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) joins Chris and Jon to discuss a day in the life of a union political director.Shriver discusses her role in promoting and educatin

The future of architecture

Oct 11th, 2021 27m 53s

As the former international president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and a current adjunct professor of architecture at Carnegie Mellon University, William Bates joined the Building PA Podcast to discuss the future of architectur

Benefits of a strong company culture

Oct 4th, 2021 25m 32s

Join the Building PA Podcast to listen to Kevin Trout share his insights into the benefits a strong culture will have on your company. Kevin joins us as a former owner and CEO of a medical supply company and current Vistage chair and facilitat

The impact good customer service has on project outcomes

Sep 20th, 2021 25m 45s

Customer service is a part of our everyday lives, said DJ Craven of The Gildea Group. During this episode on the impact customer service has on project outcomes, Craven shares his approach and explains a new approach to relationships now known

Insight into the Laborers Trade

Sep 13th, 2021 22m 33s

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

Keystone Contractor Magazine teaser - September 2021

Sep 3rd, 2021 5m 32s

Listen in as Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin share insight on the upcoming issue of the Keystone Contractor Magazine.The latest issue will focus on the importance of culture and how a structured program to establish improved morale, focus, and vis

Building Better Project Outcomes through workface planning

Aug 30th, 2021 21m 56s

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,

What does it take to be a Steamfitter?

Aug 23rd, 2021 24m 17s

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 ou

Building a Strong Project Culture Among Contractors and Architects

Aug 9th, 2021 30m 20s

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 pract

Business Valuation and How to Sell Your Construction Business

Jul 26th, 2021 31m 28s

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 co

BIM and its Positive Impact on the Industry

Jul 19th, 2021 27m 16s

Learn about BIM and its impact on 3D scanning and drafting along with the variety of projects that are impacted by this technology from John Brown and Tim Libman of DJM. Not only does BIM improve accuracy within the design process, but ongoing

Building Better Project Outcomes Through Improved Morale

Jul 12th, 2021 27m 4s

Listen as Bob Dresser shares guidelines for improving morale through job site culture, productivity expectations, site-wide purpose, and need of a project team. Dresser emphasizes the need to communicate the purpose for the project team to imp