Podcast appearances and mentions of clark construction

March 20, 2025 ~ Dr. Robert Livernois fills in for Kevin as he honors his sponsors of School Talks. Gary Collins, principal attorney at Collins and Blaha, P.C. and Sam Clark, CEO of Clark Construction, joins Dr. Livernois as sponsors of the show.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron sit down with Marlon Bray, Executive Vice President at Clark Construction Management, for a candid conversation about the evolving landscape of commercial real estate construction. Marlon shares his insights... The post The State of CRE Construction: What's Working, What's Broken & What's Next with Marlon Bray, EVP of Clark Construction Management appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

"Breakout: Women in Construction with Clark Construction" Join us on the latest episode of the Construction DEI Talks podcast, where we delve into the heart of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the construction industry. This episode, titled "Breakout: Women in Construction with Clark Construction," features the inspiring stories of KK Clark, Taryn Swopes, and Aliya Popatia from Clark Construction. These trailblazing women share their personal journeys, and the strides Clark Construction has made in amplifying women in leadership over the past five years. Discover how Clark Construction is breaking barriers and fostering an inclusive culture through flexible work arrangements and a commitment to authenticity. Our guests highlight the significance of being true to oneself and the power of action over words in creating a more diverse and equitable workplace. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that sheds light on the progress and challenges of DEI in construction. Tune in to gain valuable insights and join the movement towards a more inclusive industry. Subscribe now to the Construction DEI Talks podcast and be part of the change!

Is failure something to be avoided at all costs—or is it vital to growth? In this episode, recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2024, Manasi Pitkar joins the podcast to discuss the “next big thing” in construction technology, how to make the best case for tearing down data siloes, the hurdles of time, talent, and escalation that are facing preconstruction, how to create an environment that welcomes growth and innovation, and more. Manasi Pitkar is Sr. Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. with nearly a decade of experience at the company. She has additional experience as a Sr. Preconstruction Manager at Clark Construction, Estimator at RQ Construction, Sr. Estimator at Gilmore Construction Corporation, Lead Estimator at Saunders Construction, Estimator II at M.A. Mortenson Company, and Field Engineer at Turner Construction.   TODD TAKES Embracing Failure as a Path to Success It's okay to fail; in fact, failing quickly and learning from it is a crucial part of growth. As a leader, demonstrating vulnerability by acknowledging and sharing your failures can build trust within your team. This transparency not only fosters a supportive culture but also encourages others to take calculated risks without fear. Staying Current with Emerging Technologies Keeping up with emerging technologies in any field is challenging, but making the effort to stay informed is invaluable. Attending conferences, listening to industry-specific podcasts, and engaging with community resources are all worthwhile investments. These activities help you stay at the forefront of innovation, ensuring you're always equipped with the latest tools and knowledge. Celebrating the Construction Industry Construction is a dynamic and impactful industry that deserves more recognition and enthusiasm. It's an exciting field that constantly benefits from fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. We should actively share our pride in this industry, encouraging more people to explore the diverse opportunities it offers.   Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn   Thank you to our sponsors! Applied Software Applied Software LinkedIn   Other Relevant Links: Manasi Pitkar's LinkedIn McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

FINALLY! A conversation with TWO female superintendents! Sami Wallace, a Sr. Superintendent for Clark Construction, and I talk NASCAR, dirty jobs, dressing for construction, jobsite gossip, the need for personal supporters, and how CONSTRUCTION is a PEOPLE BUSINESS... which is just one of the reasons women are made for this! Sami Wallace on LinkedInTo capitalize on my experience INSIDE the Construction Industry in order to MORE SUCCESSFULLY RECRUIT & RETAIN great people for your construction related organization, CONTACT ME at Barb@LevocityForChange.com Follow me on LinkedIN, Instagram, and/or Facebook. Visit my website ConstructionBarb.com. Or, to share YOUR construction industry story and experiences as a GUEST on the podcast, connect here.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The political bomb throwing between Lieutenant Governor Patrick, elected by us, and Drinker of the House Failing Dade Phelan, elected by House members including Democrats, demonstrates an issue few will comment upon, but I will: Governor Abbott does not provided effective leadership.Dan Patrick to Dade Phelan: ‘No One Takes You Seriously Anymore'Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Our Alamo Cenotaph is now getting a full structural investigation prior to its renovation. Don't worry, no one is going to move it this time around. This is a great line from the story: Clark Construction and Guido Construction, the two firms that installed the Cenotaph in 1940, will help a group of architects, engineers, historians and preservation experts..” Isn't that great? Clark and Guido are still in business!Oil and gas drilling rig count falls again.Much other political and general news from across Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

If you only listen to one of my podcasts, please pick this one. Why? Because guest Sam Clark, CEO of Clark Construction in Lansing Michigan, candidly shares his organization's six year diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and results in an authentic and meaningful way. Would you like for your organization to have a 99% engagement score? Or to grow from $200 million to $500 million in three years? Understanding "dominant culture" and learning how to build an inclusive organization has women and minorities beating down their doors and has significantly contributed to these business results. As Sam states, this isn't "white male bashing". It's understanding the barriers to success that people outside of the dominant culture face, addressing these barriers through inclusivity, and unleashing the tremendous innovation of diverse organizations.

Today we talked with Connor Gentle and Sam Tignor, former ACE student in Precision Machinery, with Clark Construction, about careers in construction and the need for young people to decide to make lucrative and important careers in the construction industry. Clark Construction, website, career information. Reshawn and I love working to bring you the Henrico CTE Now podcast. We would love to hear from you. Send us any questions you would like answered. Send us an email at mwroberts@henrico.k12.va.us. Also, please tell your friends and family about us, and be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you get a notice when we post our next episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/henrico-cte/message

Traumatic Brain Injuries are responsible for 25% of all construction fatalities, and many life-altering injuries. With this information and emerging technology, many contractors are considering the transition from the traditional brim hardhat, to a chin-strap safety helmet. Joining on this episode to talk about their respective companies journey in this transition, are Seth Randall of Clark Construction, and Jamie Dabbs of TD Industries. Seth Randall, CSP, CHST Regional Safety Director, Infrastructure Group Clark Construction Group www.clarkconstruction.com Jamie Dabbs, CSP, ASP, CRIS Vice President, Safety, Health & Environmental TDIndustries www.tdindustries.com Kevin Cannon Senior Director, Safety & Health Services AGC of America kevin.cannon@agc.org www.hardhatstohelmets.org Photo for graphic provided by Clark Counstruction Group

Check out this week's episode of Mothers In Construction Podcast dropping Thursday . Season 4 Episode 45 is with Christine Merdon. Listen to her Story! Christine Merdon is the CEO/President of Merdon Strategies, LLC, a woman owned small business providing management consulting to federal contractors for strategy, growth, organizational leadership and optimization of team performance. In addition, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Maryland. Ms. Merdon is a professional engineer, with significant public and private industry experience. She has a master's and bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland. Ms. Merdon had a leadership role for 9 years at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) as the Acting Architect of the Capitol and Chief Operating Officer. She was responsible for construction, facilities maintenance and operation of the historic U.S. Capitol Building, the care and improvement of more than 570 acres of grounds and the operation and maintenance of 18.4 million square feet of buildings including: the House and Senate Congressional Office Buildings, the Capitol Visitor Center, the Library of Congress Buildings, the U.S. Supreme Court Building and U.S. Botanic Gardens. As Acting Architect of the Capitol, she was a member of the Capitol Police Board, and the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Before joining the AOC, Ms. Merdon worked in private industry as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Program and Construction Management with McKissack & McKissack. She has been responsible for successfully managing more than $15 billion in major construction projects and programs including: Washington Nationals Major League Baseball Stadium, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, National Museum of African American History and Culture, O'Hare Modernization Program, and Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson Memorial Renovations. Her private industry experience also included time spent as a Project Manager and Site Superintendent for Clark Construction. She began her career with the U.S. Navy for a total of 17 years, which included an assignment to White House Military Office as a Project Manager. Throughout her career, Ms. Merdon has won many projects excellence awards and she is the proud recipient of the 2016 D.C. Professional Engineer of the Year. She is a distinguished member of the National Academy of Construction. She is also a member of the Society of Women Engineers, Society of American Military Engineers, former Chair of the Board of Visitors for the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Maryland, and the past president of the National Capitol Region ACE High School Mentor Program. She is a distinguished member of the National Academy of Construction. She resides in Alexandria, Virginia with her husband, Michael, and daughter Nadya.

Fulya Kocak Gin is Senior Vice President of ESG issues for Nareit, which is a national association representing real estate investment trusts and publicly traded real estate companies. As an award-winning sustainability thought leader, instructor, and author, Fulya provides guidance, oversight, and innovation for Nareit's sustainability initiatives, publications, and programming within the REIT industry, which is one of the 11 GIC sectors.   In her previous role with Clark Construction, Fulya developed the company's corporate sustainability strategy, coordinated environmental responsibility efforts, and assisted building owners and developers meet their sustainability goals cost effectively.   Her specialties include: ESG Issues, Sustainable Investments, Corporate Social Responsibility, ESG Reporting, Sustainable Construction, Sustainability Strategy, Green Building Certifications, Project Management, Life Cycle, Community Outreach, Sustainability/LEED Education, Subcontractor and Shareholder Buy-in, Best Practices, Material Sourcing, Business Development. Fulya has authored sustainability books and instructed sustainability and LEED workshops.    Fulya is a regular speaker at multiple conferences, including Greenbuild, REITworld, REITworks, Montgomery County Energy Summit and academic conferences. She also has served on multiple boards, councils and committees, including the District of Columbia's Green TAG, working on the first DC Green Building Codes, Chairwoman of USGBC National Capital Chapter Board, and Chair of Maryland Governor's Green Building Council.   Show Highlights   Pressures facing real estate portfolio, real estate and ESG.  Understanding the benefits and the differences in getting an Architectural Engineering degree.  Volunteering is an integrated part of the work you will do in the industry to take your performance and success to the next level.  Fulya breaks down what ESG means for environmental stewardship, social responsibility and good governance practices.  Useful ESG Bible for readers with documents and tools on ESG reporting frameworks and top ESG key performance indicators.  Scope three emissions tips you need to hear to prepare for the future.  Why specialization is key to standing out among the competition.     “Creativity is huge. I encourage my children to do creative things that will help them in the future. Most people may say, ‘Hey, just work on your academics.' But I tell my kids,”Create, keep creating. It doesn't matter what it looks like because that's going to help you in the future as a professional or even in life when you're dealing with problems that you solve'.”   -Fulya Kocak Gin Get the episode transcript here!! Show Resource and Information Linkedin The Sustainability Leader in You The Best of John C. Maxwell on Attitude  The Artist's Way: How to Win Friends & Influence People:  Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2022 GBES

On this episode, we are joined by Dave Burrus -- Project Executive with Clark Construction.Dave's success story begins by learning the value of hard work in the construction industry that his father instilled into him from a young age. Since then, Dave has risen up through the construction industry ranks as a Field Engineer to a Project Executive -- working on massive, award-winning projects with some of the country's most reputable companies.In this episode we discuss how to build a successful construction career through consistent hard work and a commitment to success through growth in order to reach high levels of achievement in your professional career.If you're looking to advance in your construction career or want to hear the perspective of a seasoned veteran Project Executive working on award-winning jobs -- you're in for a treat with this episode!

What does Generation Z Want from FP&A?   Between them, college students Gabriel Valentin Navarro, Charlee Wambolt, and Derek Baker secured FP&A and finance internships at companies as diverse as Credit Suisse, Clark Construction, Amex, Expedia, Regeneron, and SavviLegal. In this special episode we explore the experiences of a Gen Z cohort experiencing work in FP&A for the first time.    In this special episode we meet guests:   Gabriel Valentin Navarro , Intern at American Express (University of Washington) Charlee Wambolt, Intern at Credit Suisse (Brigham Young University) Derek Baker, Financial Analyst at Clientbook (Brigham Young University)   They reveal: How to get an internship in FP&A and is it necessary? The best advice for people seeking their first FP&A role? Skills and tactics to maximize your internship experience? How to take ownership of your internship experience? What employers need to know about the approach of Gen Z in finance, and where employers  are failing. The university classes which most prepared them for a career in finance The values that Gen Z is looking for in their next finance role?  Their biggest advice and takeaways for other college students taking their first steps towards internships and jobs? Their favorite Excel function of the next generation! Follow Paul Barnhurst on LinkedIn Follow Datarails on LinkedIn FP&A Today is brought to you by Datarails. Datarails is the financial planning and analysis platform that automates data consolidation, reporting and planning, while enabling finance teams to continue using their own Excel spreadsheets and financial models. With Datarails  you get improved data integrity and visibility helping your relationships with your internal business partners and external stakeholders; real-time latest version of all your company's data in one place, with version control, audit trail and records, ensuring errors and multiple versions are avoided; the ability to let your data tell your story through proprietary, built-in visualization of critical KPIs in real-down; and drill-downs to answer questions on underlying data on the spot. Get in touch at www.datarails.com Follow DataRails on LinkedIn to find out about upcoming episodes and the latest FP&A news Read the Full Program Transcript Watch the Full Episode on YouTube To suggest a great guest for the show, or if you would like to be the FP&A Leader being interviewed contact jonathan.m@datarails.com

DIVERSITY should not be a mere trend…It should be part of a way of life – that which promotes individual growth of employees, high quality services leading to TRUE customer satisfaction, and scaling your business.The problem is ever since the executives and business owners caught wind of the term, “Diversity” has been thrown around a lot until it lost its true meaning and value.It's easy create a business that employs people from different background, sex and gender, ethnicity, etc., but is that the end-all and be-all?What most entrepreneurs fail to see is that diversity, on its own, cannot create the huge impact you expect it to have in your KPIs, and ultimately, your business's health.Creating an environment where your diverse work force can thrive is crucial to creating that impact; that environment can be achieved when you build a culture that practices EQUITY and INCLUSION!And that's exactly what Sam Clark had in mind as he led Clark Construction Company to its current state of success!Sam Clark is part of the 3rd generation in his family to manage Clark Construction, and is the current President and CEO of the company.He served in the U. S. Army from 1991 to 1994 and was stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington. Upon his honorable discharge, Sam enrolled in Northern Michigan University where he obtained a B. S. in Building Construction Management.Sam joined Clark Construction Company as a Project Manager in 1996 and has held progressive roles during his rise to President/CEO. During his career, Sam has been involved in many market sectors and is most notably known for his expertise in casino, resort venues.Through developing, implementing, and living our core values, Sam has proven himself as a visionary leader within the organization. The company mission “We Build on a Foundation of Trust” aligns the team in success. Sam has led the organization through significant cultural changes with a strategic focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).Today Clark Construction reaps the many benefits of DEI integration.How does DEI impact company KPIs? What other benefits is there when you infuse DEI into the company culture? What other key ideas contributed to Clark Construction's massive growth and current success?Learn more from the source!Reach out to Sam Clark or learn more about Clark Construction Company here:Email: sclark@clarkcc.comWebsite:Clark Construction Company - Professional Construction Management Services Tune in to learn about the Hottest Insider News | Tips | Tricks | Hacks, and everything you need to know on Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Technology!Connect with the Justin & Will:Website: https://spotmigration.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migrationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigrationYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/c/SpotmigrationWill's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/Tune in to learn about the Hottest Insider News | Tips | Tricks | Hacks, and everything you need to know on Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Technology!

El día de hoy entrevistamos a Manuel Restrepo, un Colombiano viviendo en Seattle, Washington y quién actualmente es parte del equipo de trabajo de Alexa, una compañía que es parte de Amazon. Manuel nos platica de sus experiencias cambiando de universidad y carrera para estudiar ingeniería mecánica en la Universidad del Sur de California en Los Ángeles. Después de graduarse, nos cuenta que persiguió una oportunidad de trabajo para Dolby pero al descubrir que no era su pasión decidió trabajar para Clark Construction. Después de trabajar por dos años para Clark Construction, Manuel siguió su instinto y decidió buscar nuevas experiencias de trabajo como project manager. Ahí fue cuando decidió unirse al equipo de Amazon como Technical Project manager en Seattle.  Si estás interesado en la industria de la ingeniería, los diferentes tipos de trabajos que hay en ella, la importancia de perseguir tu trabajo ideal y como no rendirte en el intento, este episodio es para ti. ¡Gracias por escucharnos! 

In a recent webinar that we held online, we took a deep dive into the drivers of the construction industry across the Bay Area and how it is evolving in light of global challenges affecting every aspect of development.I sat down with leaders at Clark Construction, Pankow Builders, Nibbi Brothers and Gidel & Kocal to ask how their businesses are doing, what challenges they've encountered over the past few years, and how the industry as a whole is adapting to the new normal of a post-COVID world affected by labor and supply chain challenges.Here is our conversation!

May 21, 2021 ~ Full Show. Kevin Dietz in for Guy. State Rep. Luke Meerman comments on Governor Whitmer lifting more restrictions in the state. George Hunter from the Detroit News discusses the report that shows police in two of Michigan's largest cities using more force as resistance grows. Heidi Kassab, President and CEO of Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union talks about steps businesses are taking to return to in person work. Lyn Hewitt, Vice President of Human Resources at Clark Construction updates us on the lumber shortage. Michael Bashawaty and Jeremy Quillico recap their time on "Shark Tank" with their product the "float and grill." Kaley Pittsley, Director of Customer Experience at Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill previews Blake's 75th anniversary celebration and David Greenwood, Director of Athletics at PAL discusses the state of kids sports in the city.

Summary: In this episode the Propcast talks to Javed Singha from Fieldwire, and Vivin Hegde from Hilti about the growth of ConTech and project management solutions, trends in Contech, and what we're seeing with the adoption of Contech across the globe.   The Propcast by Louisa Dickins, Co-Founder of LMRE the leading Global PropTech recruiter brought to you in partnership with CREtech and ReimTech. This show will focus on connecting the Proptechs, real estate funds and VC's globally…and get everyone talking about innovation of the build to rent environment.   About Our Host Louisa Dickins https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-dickins-ab065392/?originalSubdomain=uk Louisa started her career in property working at a well-known estate agency in London. Realising her people skills, she moved over to Lloyd May to pursue a career in recruitment. She now is a Director at LMRE, who are a specialist recruitment firm driven by PropTech and recruitment professionals, and Louisa oversees their 5 core areas. Louisa co-founded LMRE and provides a constructive recruitment platform to the new disruptors in real estate. Louisa is also on the board of Directors at UK PropTech Association (UKPA). About LMRE LMRE believe there is a better way to recruit. LMRE focus on a more comprehensive, client led focus delivering exceptional talent to the right place at the right time. They are passionate about the industry and passionate about people's careers. LMRE spend time with each client to become and an extension of the business, and their transparency and core values help them grow with the sector. LMRE simplify recruitment and innovate with our clients and evolve the people driven, PropTech community.   About Our Guests Javed Singha https://www.linkedin.com/in/javed-singha-1a78265/ Javed is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Fieldwire, a collaboration platform for construction, where he focuses on business and product development. Previously, Javed has held leadership roles in healthcare and video game start-ups within start-ups in addition to having been a management consultant. Fieldwire is the simplest way for construction companies to keep everyone organised on the job site. With it's easy to use mobile applications, Fieldwire saves each user up to one hour per day by enabling more efficient information sharing. Fieldwire was recognised by Forbes as one of America's best start-up employers in 2020.    Vivin Hegde https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivin-hegde/ Vivin is a Construction Technologist, and leads Hilti's Scouting and Venturing US office to find new technologies that will help bring the next wave of innovation to construction. Vivin also mentors start-ups and enables development of the construction tech ecosystem leveraging over a decade of experience in strategy, sales, project management and operations in multiple continents. Hilti design and manufacture leading-edge technology, software and services, which power the professional construction industry. They are based in over 120 countries worldwise with more than 30,000 employees. Hilti offer a 360 degree service – from design software, products and tools onsite to training, repairs, testing and consultancy.    Companies mentioned: Ubisoft, McKinsey, Clark Construction, Ellis Don, Power Design   Resources mentioned LMRE website www.lmre.co.uk  UKPA website www.ukpa.com Hilti website www.hilti.com  Fieldwire website www.fieldwire.com    Insights From This Episode     I think there'll be a collision between hardware and software down the line – Javed Singha Bringing new solutions and software helps us be looked at as a newly innovative player – Vivin Hegde We really strive to find people that are builders in whatever capacity that is, it can be with a hammer or a keyboard – Javed Singha You have to pick the right battles, at least initially and once you reach a certain scale, then automatically you can move to the next pace and be much more disruptive – Vivin Hegde Oe suggestion I would have for anybody is really taking ownership of your career and taking the path less travelled – Javed Singha There's no cookie cutter recipe for innovation – Vivin Hegde   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   A Podcast Company -  is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com  

On Episode 23, Garland interviews Robin Thorne, Founder & CEO of CTI Highlights of Episode 23:Robin Intro - 0:44On Her Own Timeline - 09:26On Her Own - 16:53Transitioning into Government Work -  20:51Demo Chicks - 30:35Inclusion & Equity // Life Full Circle - 37:30Robin Thorne is the founder of CTI and serves as the Chief Executive Officer. She has over 15 years of experience in the area of regulatory compliance. Her emphasis has been written plan development, audits and assessments, emergency planning, hazardous materials management, and training. Robin’s interest and experience in environmental issues has provided her with the skills to serve as a Commissioner with the City of Long Beach's Sustainable City Commission.As a General Contractor, Robin's desire to grow has provided her the opportunity to expand into Construction Management providing resources in the areas of Project Controls, Scheduling, Engineering and Utility design and relocation, and various trade disciplines.  In addition, Robin has served her community in a number of capacities including participation on the Board of the Community Development Branch of the Long Beach YMCA, Soroptimist International of Long Beach, American Society of Safety Engineers, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and Society of Military Engineers. Robin has executive management oversight of all projects. She is also primarily responsible for recruitment, business development of CTI and sets its strategic direction, ensuring that the services are the best-of-class and customer service is paramount.Robin holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University and is a licensed General Engineering Contractor in the State of California. In addition, she has taken several Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) courses, graduated from Clark Construction's Strategic Partnership Program as well as the Fasttrack Academy with Skanska, Kiewit, AECOM and Traylor Brothers. Connect with Robin on LinkedIn// Connect with and learn more about your host, Garland Fuller:Web: garlandfuller.comInstagram: @FullCircleWithGarlandLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/garlandfullerMailing List: http://rebrand.ly/Garland-PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garland)

The Preconstruction Podcast are delighted after popular demand to welcome back Steve Dell'Orto to discuss Data within Preconstruction and specifically AI and ML. Steve is fresh from his appearance at the Advancing Preconstruction conference earlier this month (Nov 2020), if you didn't catch his presentation I highly recommend it, you can catch a recording now on his LinkedIn feed - just search Steve Dell'Orto on Linkedin. Enjoy this Episode, we will be bringing you more episodes discussing Data in Preconstruction very soon. As always a big shout out to our main sponsor Beck Technology: https://beck-technology.com/ Please like, share and comment. Thanks, Gareth ConCntric Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Preconstruction Technology Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Clark Construction Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Steve Dell'Orto Gareth McGlynn

Preconstruction Podcast host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Darrell Torres the Preconstruction Executive from Denver, CO who is leading the charge for Clark Construction across the West coast. Darrell discusses how his non traditional entry into the construction market saw him utilise his skills with Data, organising teams of people and being able to communicate and build relationships easily. Not to mention the importance and place technology has within construction. A big thank you to our main sponsor Beck Technology, please visit their website at https://beck-technology.com/ Also would like to thank our new partner the Advancing Preconstruction Conference, which is taking place in Las Vegas from November 3rd until November 6th - if you have not purchased your ticket please click this link and use the code: PODCAST to receive 10% discount Please if you enjoy this episode and like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues. If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com Enjoy! Advancing Preconstruction Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Darrell Torres Beck Technology Gareth McGlynn

The future of pre-construction is being built by ConCntric - https://concntric.io/ Another great interview between our Managing Director - Gareth McGlynn and Steve Dell'Orto the Founder & CEO of ConCntric a Pre-Construction platform to unify all of the data, cost decisions, value engineering forecasts and program changes that create the parameters for success in construction projects. Steve goes into detail how ConCntric will revolutionise collaboration between Owner, Architect and General Contractor. Enjoy this episode and please like and share it on your preferred social media platform. If you have any questions about ConCntric please feel free to reach out to Steve Dell'Orto on LinkedIn via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedell... Enjoy! ConCntric Preconstruction Technology Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Clark Construction Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Steve Dell'Orto Gareth McGlynn

Having built a successful career in private equity—including 13 years with formidable Carlyle Group—Sameer Bhargava was probably not the most likely candidate to fill a CFO position at Clark Construction Group of Bethesda, Maryland. The two businesses belonged to strikingly different worlds. Whereas Carlyle populated its world with leading-edge investment vehicles and innovative global assets, Clark has left its mark with signature skyscrapers and civic projects that are credited with transforming public spaces in a big way. Still, both Washington, DC, area–headquartered businesses share what arguably remains industry’s greatest hiring determinant: a common geography. Clark Construction’s resume is filled with “hometown” projects of stature, including The Wharf—a pedestrian-oriented DC waterfront community—and the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. “In every block that you drive by, Clark is building something incredibly impressive,” remarks Bhargava, who quickly emphasizes Clark’s national footprint by mentioning other Clark credits, including San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower and San Antonio’s Frost Tower. While Bhargava’s enthusiasm for Clark’s work is evident, he makes it clear that his move to Clark was driven by more than geography and the firm’s A-list menu of cityscape projects. “In medicine and other industries, you get better and smarter the more specialized you become, but in business it’s quite the opposite,” says Bhargava, who encourages others to “take the risk to be uncomfortable” and “do things differently.” –Jack Sweeney

Some people would let a clinical depression diagnosis stop them in their tracks, but not my guest for today’s show. He battled through the darkness and took steps to get himself in a good place on the path to achieving his dreams. He is now living his best life in CA with an exciting and highly-coveted job at one of America’s most innovative tech companies.  Sebastian Kurian is a Corporate Counsel at Google supporting its Energy and Location Strategy Team. He focuses primarily on energy infrastructure and supply transactions globally, including maintaining Google's 100% renewable energy goal and pursuing its ambitious, new 24/7 carbon-free goal.  At Google, Sebastian has closed renewable energy deals across four continents.  Sebastian also handles data center site selection and other utility infrastructure and supply matters. Before joining Google, Sebastian was a Corporate Counsel at Amazon, where he was the lead global utilities lawyer for Amazon Web Services. During his time at Amazon, he closed or advised on many renewable energy deals. He is also the former Assistant General Counsel of Clark Construction, one of the oldest and largest building and civil construction firms in the United States.  Sebastian began his legal career as a commercial real estate and finance associate at Miles & Stockbridge. A native of Baltimore, MD, Sebastian received his BA from the University of Pennsylvania with honors (2004) and his JD from the University of Maryland with honors (2008).  Why Sebastian pursued a law degree What is the best way to arrive at a career choice? Most people would advise you to focus on your strengths and interests and chose a career that aligns with those. Sebastian knew that the dental and medical fields popular with many young Indian students would not be a good fit for him. In short, he didn’t like math, and he wasn’t very good at it. What he did like, however, was political science and business, so he thought a law degree would be a versatile beginning point that would utilize his strengths. Since he didn’t know any other lawyers in his family or community, he went into the career blindly, not knowing what he was choosing. As a lawyer, Sebastian felt like he was on call 24/7 and never had any time off from the long hours and demanding schedule.  TWEET: “As a lawyer, Sebastian felt like he was on call 24/7.” @skurian8  #chasingdreams Sebastian’s battle with depression If you’ve ever battled depression, then you know there can be a stigma attached; this is especially true for Indians, where a depression diagnosis brings a certain amount of shame and dishonor. Many Indians won’t seek professional help for depression symptoms, precisely for this reason. Sebastian had to build up the courage to see a doctor, accept his diagnosis, and confront his problems. Things had spiraled downward so badly that he had even seriously contemplated suicide to the point of planning out how he would take his life. Sebastian had never dreamed that depression would affect him, but he found himself going through treatment that consisted of therapy and antidepressants. Now, he’s living proof that you can fight through the darkness and come out on the other side to move forward and achieve your wildest dreams. TWEET: “Sebastian had to build up the courage to see a doctor, accept his diagnosis, and confront his problems.” @skurian8  #chasingdreams At a crossroads How many times do random encounters put us in the perfect place we need to be? This happened to Sebastian as he struggled in an unhappy place back in 2012. He was miserable in his job, and his career had gone backward. He was stepping back from a relationship, his job, and life in general. Sebastian says he was extremely close to quitting his job and joining the Air Force, and he had even contemplated moving to Africa. It was a random incident that moved him across the country and landed him his dream job at Google. Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take: “It’s OK to quit and walk away from something. Sometimes quitting and moving on is the best answer.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [2:37] Blazing the trail for Indian lawyers [5:47] Why Sebastian chose a law career at first [9:00] The law profession and its long hours [13:07] The move from East Coast to West Coast [18:44] A diagnosis of depression [25:15] Cultural stigmas of depression [27:00] Feeling supported [29:45] People with happy faces on the outside [30:38] What Sebastian was thinking [36:55] What therapy is like on the front end [43:29] Where Sebastian is headed next [47:10] ONE action for a dream chaser [48:52] Get to know Sebastian better RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sebastian on Instagram Sebastian on Linkedin Sebastian on Rising Stars 2019 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cZAj9xRriyw TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: When you have nothing to lose, it’s a lot easier to take a risk. @skurian8  #chasingdreams TWEET: For Indians, a depression diagnosis brings shame and dishonor. @skurian8  #chasingdreams TWEET: I don’t have a Cinderella story about why I went to law school, but for me, it worked out, and I’m happy where I am today. @skurian8  #chasingdreams TWEET: The West Coast life is more laid back and less pretentious than life on the East Coast. @skurian8  #chasingdreams

As states and communities continue to search for ways to address their infrastructure challenges by doing more with less, America’s rail and transit sectors are increasingly turning to the power of design-build. In this episode of Design-Build Delivers, we look at the past, present and future of design-build in transit and rail. Tim McKay with Dallas Area Rapid Transit and Phil Sheridan with Clark Construction have decades of experience in delivering successful infrastructure projects which improve our daily lives, while also connecting communities and boosting their overall economic health. They offer their views from an Owner and practitioner’s perspective.

3 Important Lessons from Lou Palandrani: Become adept at the art of listening. Do not neglect the importance of balancing professional and personal responsibilities. Have fun with your projects and teams! On this episode of the Construction Dream Team Podcast, host Sue Dyer welcomes Lou Palandrani, Senior Vice President of Clark Construction Group headquartered in Maryland. Lou has been with Clark Construction for 34 years and has been in the construction industry for 38 years. He has worked on $5 billion worth of award-winning projects in his career. He graduated from the University of Delaware with a civil engineering degree, and now he is Lead Certified and holds a California Contractors License. The following show notes are a transcription from the audio interview available at constructiondreamteam.com and everywhere podcasts are hosted (iTunes, Stitcher, etc.). If you like this podcast, please leave us a 5-star review! :) Lou’s Career Journey As mentioned previously, Lou graduated from the University of Delaware with a civil engineering degree. After that, he worked for a large engineering firm but quickly realized that sitting at a desk and doing calculations was not what he had in mind for a career, so he wanted to look into different opportunities. Luckily, his boss at the time saw a lot of Lou’s strengths and personality, especially Lou’s communication skills. He asked Lou what he thought about handling the design and construction ends and Lou was interested. Lou then went to a more construction-oriented company and shifted his focus to Construction Management. Lou mentioned how it helped to have someone that had an interest in his career early on. Again, his boss at that time saw his strengths and personality and focused him towards a focus where he was dealing with larger teams and where he was on the field. The construction industry is very people-oriented, so it is important to have people skills as well as technical knowledge. Lou thinks it is essential for experienced managers to take an interest in newer employees because it helps maintain the strength of the teams. Lou started with Clark Construction in Philadelphia, and 5 years in the company decided to expand and open an office in California. Lou thought he was going to stay on the East coast, but has been on the West coast in California for almost 30 years. Favorite Career Moment Lou’s favorite and most valuable moment in his career was when the company afforded him an opportunity to work on a job in Colorado with a high-end architect. He saw it as an opportunity and decided to try it. He found it was pretty different from Philadelphia. He was then afforded another opportunity to move to California for a project and again it had been very valuable for him. It gave him the opportunity to grow, see different things, learn, understand different methods of construction delivery, and it has enhanced his career and life. West Coast Vs. East Coast Project Approaches Lou had noticed some differences with how projects are delivered between the 2 coasts. He says that on the West Coast he had noticed a more collaborative type effort and a focus on developing a team. Back East, Lou says they seem to protect their boundaries a little bit more. Changes In The Industry Lou has noticed how the expertise of the subcontracting community has gotten better. They are now experts and are vital to bringing in ideas and vision to projects. On the other hand, Lou has seen technology limit some of the coordination and thought processes of some of their designers. The other thing that has changed is it is very hard to get young people interested in the trade, and he has seen a thinning of the construction trade field.  Lessons Lou Has Learned Lou shared with listeners that the one lesson he has learned that he wishes he could share across all projects is to be a better listener. Lou says he has become a better listener by gaining experience, biting his tongue more often, and mellowing out over the years. Biggest Career Challenge Lou believes that balancing your work life with your personal life can be very challenging. You need to have a successful personal life to support a successful work life. Lou remembers for a long time, work was his focus. He remembers one instance where he had a father-daughter dance that he was supposed to go to, but he got involved in a meeting that went on longer than expected and he was cutting it close to when he needed to leave. He realized he wasn’t going to be home on time, and his daughter was very upset. He then had a bit of an epiphany and realized that he needed to do a better job respecting his family and personal life as he does with his work life. Lou also says with technology, it does give us a little more flexibility to balance the work and personal life. Clark Construction Lou shares that the company he works for started as a family owned business and was originally called the George Hyman Construction Company. There are many Clark Construction offices located throughout the country, with a total of 4,500 employees nationally, and they bring experience, creativity, and teamwork to the projects they are involved in. Best Advice The best advice Lou ever received was, “It doesn’t matter if a job is $1 mil or $100 mil, there are 100 things to do and you are expected to do them 100% right.” So no matter how big or small a job is, always be on your game and do your best. Be ahead of the curve and keep your eye on the goal from start to finish. Parting Advice It is important to have some fun when delivering a job. You need to enjoy your job and like what you do. Enjoy being able to see the fruits of your labor. Resources for Listeners Managing By Influence (book). It teaches you that you manage and influence people by what you do, and what you don’t do, which Lou keeps in mind daily. Contact Info for Lou Palandrani Email: Lou.palandrani@clarkconsruction.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-palandrani-b2000783/ Thank you for listening to Episode 8 of the Construction Dream Team Podcast! If you enjoy this podcast, please download a poster, snap a photo with your team, and email Sue at sue@constructiondreamteam.com to be eligible to win a FREE TEAM LUNCH! We appreciate your support Construction Nation, thank you for all that you do!!

Saving Priceless History! From cracks in the US Capitol Dome, to the dirt of Idaho, to the empty shelves of the Iraq Museum, experts protect the artifacts of our society. These artifacts are an important element of maintaining the lessons of who we are, of remembering what came before, and of having an appreciation of what we can accomplish. Encompassing historical archaeology, restoration, and even investigating the theft of priceless artifacts, it turns out these efforts have beginnings and endings, outputs and outcomes, teams, plans, risks, and budgets – they are projects. In this episode, we discuss three very different CRM projects: the restoration of the most iconic building in the United States (the Capitol Dome), the identification of a lost town in Idaho, and the memorable recovery during the Iraq conflict of some of the most important cultural artifacts of antiquity. We see the efforts of these professionals, Christine Merton, Bob Weaver and Colonel Matthew Bogdanos through a PM Point of View, and take some lessons that we can use in all of our projects. Listen, learn, and get a free PDU! PM Point of View® (PM-POV) is a podcast series produced by Final Milestone Productions and PMIWDC. PM-POV allows our membership and the public at large to listen to brief and informative conversations with beltway area practioners and executives as they discuss various perspectives on project management -- its uses, its shortcomings, its changes, and its future. Listeners can send comments and suggestions for topics and guests to pm-pov@pmiwdc.org. PM Point of View® is a registered trademark of M Powered Strategies, Inc. PDUs Awarded:  1 PDU Information Earn education PDUs in the PMI Talent Triangle for each podcast you listen to — over 9.5 PDUs by listening to the entire series! Use the following information in PMI's CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Online or Digital Media Provider Number: C046 Activity Number: PMPOV0035 PDUs for this episode: 1 » More PM-POV Episodes About the Speakers Christine Merdon, PE, CCM   Architect of the Capitol Chief Operating Officer Ms. Merdon began her Federal career in 1981 as a cooperative education engineering student for the U.S. Navy. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in 1987, from the University of Maryland in Civil Engineering, she continued her career with the Navy as a project engineer and project manager. In 1998, she received a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering. In 1990, she joined the White House Military Office as a Project Manager responsible for managing classified design and construction projects at the White House, Camp David, and other Presidential Support Facilities. In 1998, Ms. Merdon was hired by Clark Construction, LLC, where she was project manager and superintendent on numerous projects including the American Red Cross Headquarters, Bethesda Place II, and the renovation of Baltimore’s historic Hippodrome Theater. Ms. Merdon joined McKissack & McKissack in 2000, where she ascended to the role of Senior Vice President of Program and Construction Management. Her responsibilities included operations and business development for program and construction management contracts in Washington, DC, Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California. She was instrumental in the growth of the company in Washington, and start-up and management of the program management division in Chicago and Los Angeles. All told, she has been responsible for the successful program and construction management of more than $11 billion in major construction projects and programs including: Washington Nationals Major League Baseball Stadium, O’Hare Modernization Program, Eisenhower Executive Office Building life-safety upgrades, Los Angeles Unified School District, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum for African American History, and Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson Memorial Renovations. Throughout her career, Ms. Merdon has won many outstanding performance awards, as well as project excellence awards for construction projects. She is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a member of the Construction Management Association of America, and a Certified Construction Manager. Ms. Merdon is the President of the DC Chapter of the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) mentor program, and is very active in the Women in Engineering program at the University of Maryland.   Colonel Matthew Bogdanos   New York County District Attorney’s Office Homicide Prosecutor Colonel Matthew Bogdanos is a homicide prosecutor for the New York County District Attorney’s Office. Raised waiting tables in his family's Greek restaurant in Lower Manhattan, he is a former middleweight boxer who joined the U.S. Marine Corps at 19. He left active duty in 1988 to join the DA’s Office; but remained in the reserves, leading a counter-narcotics operation on the Mexican border, and serving in Desert Storm, South Korea, Lithuania, Guyana, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kosovo. Losing his apartment near the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, he joined a counter-terrorism task force in Afghanistan, receiving a Bronze Star for actions against al-Qaeda. He then served in the Horn of Africa and three tours in Iraq—leading the international investigation into the looting of Iraq’s National Museum—before deploying again to Afghanistan in 2009. The first to expose the link between antiquities trafficking and terrorist financing, he has presented those findings in 22 countries, in venues including the United Nations, Interpol, British Parliament, the Peace Palace in The Hague, and the U.S. Senate. He received a National Humanities Medal from President Bush for helping recover more than 6000 of Iraq's treasures in eight countries. He holds a classics degree from Bucknell University; a law degree, master’s degree in Classics, and Recognition of Achievement in International Law from Columbia University; and a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. In addition to dozens of military decorations, he received the 2004 Public Service Award from the Hellenic Lawyers of America, 2007 Proclamation from the City of New York, 2009 Proclamation from the City of Philadelphia, 2011 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, 2016 International Giuseppe Sciacca Achievement Award from the Vatican, and was Grand Marshal of the 2010 Greek Independence Day Parade. Returning to the DA’s Office in October 2010, he still boxes for wounded veterans and continues the hunt for stolen antiquities, recently leading an investigation that resulted in the largest seizure of stolen antiquities in U.S. history: $150 million dollars in ancient statues stolen from Southeast Asia. All royalties from his book, Thieves of Baghdad, are donated to the Iraq Museum.   Robert Weaver   Lead Historian Robert Weaver is the lead historian on major CERCLA and other environmental litigation cases. Researched industrial technology and process, identified Responsible Parties, and assisted attorneys in case strategy. He also continues with cultural (archaeological) resources projects. He served as lead historical archaeologist for the Sandpoint Archaeology Project, which is the largest Section 106 mitigation project in the State of Idaho. The project excavated information on the initial railroad town of Sandpoint (1881-1915) and recovered over 560,000 artifacts, mainly historical.  

Brett Earnest is on the Board of Directors for Bicycles Against Poverty (as well as other non-profits) and is also the General Manager of Clark Construction in Seattle, WA.  While he certainly has a busy day job, he doesn’t lost site of trying to make a difference in whatever way he can.  Why does Bicycles Against Poverty matter to you? I could have a lot of personal fulfillment and impact.  At the time I had no idea the impact that this organization would have.  And I wanted to have first hand impact. How does the structure work: $ 100.00 busy a new bicycle.  Individuals in the villages have the opportunity to finance the bicycle to build credit, and then have the ability to start a business and become self-sustaining entrepreneurs. What has surprised you the most about the work you are doing: The reality that one bicycle really can change someone’s life.  From literally saving a child’s life, to starting a business and getting out of poverty.  This is not only life changing, but is having the ability to change an entire village. How has this work changed you personally: Humility and reflecting back on the things I take for granted.  Regardless of how bad a day is, I am reminded that people have far less and yet are still vary happy and loving.  So who am I to be upset being frustrated by the little things that come up in life.  My travels to these countries, doing this type of work, are a great reminder of that. How can people find organizations to get involved with: Church Organizations and the Chamber of Commerce are a good start.  But, I would encourage people to start the conversation with the people they know about what they are doing or what organizations they are involved with.  Further, once you are involved with an organization, you will find that those folks are involved with multiple organizations.  Just start the conversation. Best advice: It’s never too late.  We should always be thinking about how we can improve the lives of those around us.   What you believe to be to true: Never look at yourself and say that you could have done more… you always have the opportunity to do more now.   And the other is to never take what you have for granted.  There are others, who would benefit greatly from your time, or any amount of money you may have to spare.  You can make a difference today.   How to find out more about Bicycles Against Poverty and donate or support in  any way: http://www.bicyclesagainstpoverty.ort (www.bicyclesagainstpoverty.org  )   Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining me on this episode. If you have some feedback you'd like to share. Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see to the left of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for The Game Changer Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And while you’re there, don't forget tohttp://https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-changer-podcast/id1045184666 ( subscribe to the show on iTunes) http://https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-changer-podcast/id1045184666 ((which you can do by clicking here now) )to get automatic updates! Until next time! Support this podcast