Journey Group is a Midwest construction company making a big impact on countless lives. Join us as we discuss the people, projects, communities, and careers we build at Journey. We hope to educate, inform, and inspire through our stories of how we deliver More than Construction.
"It's our mission statement – Positively Impacting Lives By Building Community – if that doesn't say volunteer and be involved in your community, I don't know what else can!" This episode highlights the volunteer and service opportunities of four of Journey's team members. Many of our people give generously of their time, talents, and resources to serve our community, and Journey is all about enabling those opportunities! Hear how our special guests approach volunteerism, navigate the time commitments, and work alongside Journey to serve others. We believe if our people take our mission home to their personal lives and circles we have succeeded as a business!
SFC Civil thrives on exceeding expectations and accomplishing the impossible, and one of those great impossibilities is building bridges in the middle of the South Dakota winter! Winter work actually comes with many advantages for both construction and the surrounding community! In this episode, our own Jared Gusso and Josh Dede share the secrets of just how possible winter civil construction actually is. A major factor is our team's depth of experience and our partnership with people like Steve Myer from IMEG, who also sees the immense benefits of winter work and enjoys giving our SFC Civil teams the "weird projects." Hear an example of our collaboration on a challenging and never-before-attempted coffer dam project that helped improve the lives of countless residents of rural South Dakota. Winter work is possible! And SFC is your team to get it done!
Introducing the second of two new Journey Construction brands: Journey Carpentry! Journey Carpentry is our team of skilled craftsmen in charge of finish and detail work at the end of every project. They place the final details of each space and make the last impression before the building is turned over to its owners. They're a specialty service that has always been a part of our work but has advanced so much in their specialization, expertise, and qualifications that they're now leading the field and setting the standards of their trade.They're not a new Division but are operating as a special business unit under the Journey Construction Division. The goal is to reinforce our commitment to excellence in structural services and deliver even greater value to our clients through our position as leaders in the field.In this mini episode, hear from Chad Lanoue, the Project Manager of Journey Carpentry, and Brad Dorman, one of their Foremen, as we talk about this exciting new brand and the ways they finish each project with excellence!
Introducing the first of two new Journey Construction brands: Journey Structural! Journey Structural is our rugged and fearless crew in charge of erecting the steel and precast skeleton of each building. They establish the structure of both the quality of the work and the building itself. They're a specialty service that has always been a part of our work but has advanced so much in their specialization, expertise, and qualifications that they're now leading the field and setting the standards of their trade.They're not a new Division but are operating as a special business unit under the Journey Construction Division. The goal is to reinforce our commitment to excellence in structural services and deliver even greater value to our clients through our position as leaders in the field.In this mini episode, hear from Tim Lalim, the Project Manager of Journey Structural, and Preston Davis, their Project Engineer, as we talk about this exciting new brand and the ways they start each build with excellence!
We talk a lot about community impact on this show, and our three guests have in one way or another positively impacted the entire Sioux Falls community and region! That's right – almost every resident of the Sioux Falls area has benefited from the work of these three men. Learn how as we talk about their legacy of positively impacting people and of building Journey Group into what it is today. These three former Journey leaders joined the company in the late '70s, built it into a robust and diverse construction organization, and then passed it off to the next generation of leadership. Hear from Dave Fleck, Tom Wilson, and Brad Goldstine as they share their memories, impressions, and lessons learned at Journey over their long and impactful careers.
Don't let the name fool you! Our Project Engineers have an extensive array of responsibilities that might surprise you! Not only are Project Engineers vital to the success of our projects, but they are also vital to Journey Group's leadership model and track for career growth! Join our conversation with four of Journey Group's "PE's" as they share their experiences and advice. We discuss the importance of learning on the job and breaking the stigma of needing to "know it all" to lead well. Journey Group has created a culture that fosters education, mentorship, and training the next generation of leaders – tune in to learn how! You don't want to miss this one!
Having the same mission as your partners makes impacting community SO much easier - and more fun! This is no better exemplified than by Journey Group's relationship with Avera Health. Join our conversation about how both of these organizations are positively impacting the lives of real people both individually and together through the building and renovating of Avera's care facilities. Hear from Garrett Peters, Vice President of Facilities at Avera, as well as our own Darin Hage, Aaron Eich, and Mark Lukonen as they discuss how our similar mission statements enable a smoother, safer, faster, and more impactful way of working together. That likemindedness generates trust and provides More than Construction to both our partners and our community!
"Parking lots are both the first thing you notice about a business and often the least cared-for part of the property as well." Journey Group offers More than Construction in many ways, one of which includes repairs, restoration, and preservation. Join our conversation about a vitally important aspect of building community that often flies under the radar - parking lot maintenance! Our Black-Top Paving team has created a one-stop-shop for parking lot care with their Maintenance crew. This team of experts, led by Matt Ondricek and Malakai Furman, can inject years of life into a damaged parking lot and save businesses tens of thousands of dollars through precise repairs. Hear from them as they discuss the ways their team builds community while preserving the life of parking lots, keeping people safe, and improving the first impression of local businesses!
The Cherapa Place Development is one of the most exciting and monumental community-building projects in Sioux Falls history! Hear from Jeff Scherschligt and Anne Haber of Pendar Properties about why partnering with Journey enables them to realize their vision for building a community that exceeds expectations, pioneers the best building practices, and lasts for centuries as iconic pieces of architecture. Learn how the Cherapa Place Development is creating dynamic and vibrant communities even in its construction and will continue to do so for generations to come!
Journey's Lean Department has been an enigma for too long, but no longer! Learn exactly what lean is and how it brings More Than Construction to literally every arena it touches! Our Lean Team is solving supply chain issues, streamlining complex processes, cultivating a culture of respect, and eliminating wasteful behaviors. And did we mention they're the only in-house Lean Department in the region?? Join the discussion and discover how lean can make your life and your project so much better!
More Than Construction means we build more than just bridges or roads or buildings - we also build people, leaders, and careers. This episode highlights the developing and encouraging story of how Hunter Deckert built his career at Journey. Spoiler alert: he started as summer help and is now a recently promoted Project Manager! Hear firsthand about Hunter's path to leadership and how Journey provided the opportunity, support, & development to achieve that goal!
"Building Community" doesn't only happen in our community - we also intentionally build community within our company! Join the conversation with our Team Builders team on building community, redefining "culture," and listening to our people within Journey Group. The relationships that develop from our Team Builders activities are the secret to creating a culture of people who love coming to work every day!
Journey Group's Support Teams are perfect examples of the "more" than construction that we offer, and our Safety Department is no exception. They are building an environment of safety that is so successful, it overflows to our partners, our clients, and even our community. Join special guests Joel Van Ekeren, Safety Director, and Adam Angerhofer, Safety Manager, for our most entertaining episode yet as they discuss their simple but revolutionary Relational-Based safety approach. You don't want to miss this one!
At Journey Group, we perform "Dress Rehearsals" for every construction project we build. This process is directed by our VDC department, lead by Jamison Mutschelknaus and Adam Scholes. Join our discussion of the fascinating digital world of Virtual Design & Construction. The tools they integrate into our construction process save time, money, and resources, which enables safer, faster, and more efficient projects. That's what we call, "More than Construction" – everybody benefits! It's wins all around!
The conclusion (for now) of our Divisional Highlight series, this episode features Ainsworth-Benning Construction – our full-service division located on the "west coast" of South Dakota in beautiful Spearfish. Hear from Tate Johnson, Division Leader of Ainsworth-Benning, and returning guest Marlyn Bergeson as they share the established legacy of this long-standing construction entity that very much mirrors Journey's legacy on the "east coast" of the state. Our teams' collaboration across 400 miles has led to significant innovations and developments for the company and for the communities we impact, enabling us to provide "More Than Construction" to our state and beyond!
This episode continues our series highlighting Journey's unique Divisions. Black-Top Paving was the first paving company in Sioux Falls and has been on the leading edge of horizontal construction to this day. Ryan Kerkvliet, vice president of BTP, and Brad Meyer, Project Manager for BTP, join the conversation of how this Division has been positively impacting communities with its asphalt paving, concrete, curb & gutter, and parking lot repair work. They dig deep into their team's healthy and contagious pride in their craftsmanship and shed light on some special ways Journey Group provides "More than Construction" to its employees and partners.
Journey Group's unique Divisions enable us to provide specialized expertise and services for almost any construction project. This episode focuses on our bridge and heavy highway Division – SFC Civil Constructors. Hear from Jared Gusso, vice president of SFC, and Josh Dede, Project Manager for SFC, as they discuss the origins of our Civil Division, the bridge-building process, and much more! Along with some hilarious stories from the field, they share several inspiring examples of how SFC enables us to do "More than Construction."
Journey Group is made of up distinct Divisions, each of which specializes in a different aspect of construction. This episode highlights Journey Construction – our vertical construction Division. Listen to Darin Hage, vice president of Journey Construction, and Tony Wiseman, Director of Project Development, as we discuss the growth of the Division and how our unique Preconstruction process enables us to provide "More than Construction" to our partners, our clients, and our community.
Who is Journey Group? Why are we called "Journey"? How has Journey Group built community across South Dakota?Join president and CEO, Randy Knecht, and vice president of Operations, Marlyn Bergeson, as we examine the history, origins, and mission of a local construction company built on positively impacting lives.
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