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Forget what you thought you knew about data centers.Ryan Abbott of Clayco (a major datacenter design/build firm) joins Nico to explain how today's hyperscale data centers are flipping traditional construction and energy planning on their heads. With AI workloads multiplying and compute demand skyrocketing, the real constraint isn't land—it's power. And not just any power. Reliable, sustainable, redundant power systems that can handle 24/7 cooling, computing, and connectivity.In this conversation, you'll learn how data centers are being redesigned for the AI age—everything from chilled water loops to rooftop geometry to satellite data transmission all have an impact on the efficiency of what could be the most important structures to be built in a generation.Expect to learn:

Dan Lester, Vice President of Field Culture and Inclusion at Clayco, brings a powerful voice to the conversation around mental health in the construction industry. Focusing on total health and well-being, Dan emphasizes that mental health is about managing everyday and extreme stress.  Dan shares findings from a 2024 Clayco study showing that 54% of tradespeople reported anxiety or depression in the past year, yet many still feel ashamed to talk about it. Dan attributes this to stigma, pride, and the male-dominated nature of the industry. He stresses the importance of psychological safety and creating spaces where vulnerability is welcomed.  Through practical initiatives like wellness zones, mandatory fatigue days, and leadership modeling, Dan advocates for a cultural shift in the industry. His message is clear: mental health matters and proactive support can save lives and improve job performance!   HIGHLIGHTS [03:22] Mental Health Awareness in Construction  [10:58] Impact of Mental Health on Job Performance  [15:15] Effective Communication and Support  [36:36] Leadership and Cultural Change  [44:51] Practical Steps for Companies   KEY TAKEAWAYS Be vocal and visible about mental health—leaders should model openness and vulnerability. Set up wellness zones and encourage psychological safety on job sites. Promote tools like Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Man Therapy, and the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention. To raise awareness, offer training sessions, job site tours, and mental health presentations. Confidentially support and follow up with individuals who seek help—build a culture of trust and care.   RESOURCES   Connect with Dan Lester: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danflester/ Website: claycorp.com/   Clayco's Report on Mental Health: https://claycorp.com/latest/breaking-the-silence-mental-health-and-support-issues-in-the-construction-industry https://PreventConstructionSuicide.com https://ManTherapy.org   90-Day High-Performance Dashboard You can't afford to let your people drift. To drive real performance, you must coach with clarity and purpose.   Use the 90-Day High-Performance Dashboard to: Get clear on what matters most. Drive focused action and accountability. Strengthen trust and deepen relationships.   Success doesn't happen by accident. It happens when leaders coach with precision and consistency. Download the 90-Day High-Performance Dashboard here: https://www.constructiongenius.com/high-performance-in-a-new-role Coach your team toward real results — one conversation at a time.     Resources to Help You Win in Construction

In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Scott Watkins, Senior Vice President, Advanced Manufacturing Market Leader at Clayco. Scott shares his path to leadership and how forward-thinking organizations gain a competitive edge by investing in people. He unpacks the critical role of talent development and how fostering a growth-focused culture drives success—especially on complex projects involving large teams, like those at Clayco.

Gareth McGlynn sits down with Ryan Abbott, President, Southwest Region of Clayco , for a powerful discussion on leadership, innovation, and long-term thinking in the world of preconstruction and construction delivery.Discussion Highlights:Clayco's Business Units:▪ Clayco Self-Performed Concrete▪ Lamar Johnson Collaborative▪ Clayco Design EngineeringIntegrated Project Delivery (IPD): Why Ryan believes it's essential for improving project outcomes.Award-Winning Results: How Clayco has earned over 61 awards for design and construction excellence across the Southeast.Education & Drive: Why Ryan pursued his master's degree through night school while building his career.Career Journey: Reflections on 21 years at SUNT and what he's bringing into his leadership at Clayco.Future Outlook: Ryan shares why he believes Clayco is positioned for huge success in the coming decade.Technology in Practice: Prefabrication, prefab glazing, and the role of predictive analytics in project planning and performance.For any follow up questions, you can connect with Ryan via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbottbuilding/

Michael Fassnacht has built a career on taking risks, thinking ahead, and, above all, showing up. As the Chief Growth Officer and President of Chicagoland at Clayco, one of the largest design-build firms in the country, he has a front-row seat to the future of real estate and economic development. But his path to this leadership role was not a straight shot. It was shaped by international experiences, deep civic involvement, and a willingness to step into the unknown.Growing up in Germany, Michael's early years were defined by curiosity and ambition. After spending time in Africa as a missionary, he returned to Europe to begin his professional career with Lufthansa. The corporate world introduced him to high-stakes decision-making, but it also reinforced a critical lesson. Success is not just about talent. It is about showing up and putting yourself in the right rooms.His move to the United States was driven by something deeply personal, his wife. With their future together in mind, he left Frankfurt and started fresh in San Francisco. There, he launched one of the first SaaS companies in the marketing tech space, an endeavor that proved both challenging and rewarding. Five years later, after successfully selling the company, another opportunity knocked. This time in Chicago.Stepping into a leadership role at one of the world's most renowned advertising firms, Foote, Cone & Belding, Michael quickly became a key figure in Chicago's business landscape. His civic engagement grew as well, leading him to serve on various boards, including the Chicago Public Library Board and the Civic Consulting Alliance. These roles eventually led to a pivotal call. Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked him to help pitch Chicago for Amazon's HQ2.That bid, while unsuccessful, ignited something in him. The process of selling Chicago to the world opened his eyes to the broader impact of economic development. It was not just about business. It was about shaping a city, creating opportunities, and building a legacy that outlived a single project. That realization led to his time as Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago and later as CEO of World Business Chicago, where he played a crucial role in driving investment and innovation.Now at Clayco, Michael is bringing his global perspective to real estate development. With projects that span manufacturing, data centers, and life sciences, the firm is quite literally building the future. But beyond the numbers and high-profile deals, his approach remains deeply personal. Mentorship, leadership, and the philosophy of showing up.“The most important advice I give young people nowadays is show up,” he says. “Leave your bedroom, leave your house, leave your apartment. You have to go to meetings, you have to go to events. You have to meet people face to face. You have to show up with your work, with your writing, with your thinking, with your voice.”This mindset is not just advice. It is how Michael has built his career. Whether in boardrooms, on construction sites, or in civic leadership meetings, he understands that no amount of preparation can replace the value of being present. It is a lesson that applies across industries, from aspiring entrepreneurs to corporate executives looking to make an impact.For those looking to follow in his footsteps, Michael emphasizes one more thing. Maintaining emotional independence from work. “You cannot give power over your emotional well-being to the corporation you're working for,” he says. Dedication is important, but so is the ability to step back, reflect, and ensure that success does not come at the cost of personal fulfillment.Through all his ventures, from pitching billion-dollar investments to shaping the next generation of leaders, Michael Fassnacht remains a student of life. Always learning, always building, and always showing up.

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In episode 395 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Jessica Herrala of Buildots joins the show to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is improving the construction process through better communication and progress tracking.  Jessica is a strategic thinking veteran of some of the most well-known brands in construction: Lend Lease, Skansa, Walsh, and Clayco. Jessica and I talk about the insights she's earned throughout her career within those large firms and why she joined Buildots to help them build better—from the other side of the desk.  Buildots takes the construction design and schedule and then incorporates real-time videos through the use of a GoPro 360 mounted on hardhats. Add on a layer of AI to sync it all up and Buildots promises to construct "one central platform connecting all aspects, connecting you straight to reality . . . it's a comprehensive and automatically consolidated dashboard with all sites' data means you see exactly what's happening and what's not."     This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.    

Bob Clark, Executive Chairman and Founder of Clayco joins Tom and Megan talking about the in-house payment plan to help employees pay-off student loans.     Credit: © Clayton Park/News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 01.31.2024 BOB CLARK, Executive Chairman and Founder of Clayco. Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm. Bob talks about 'Clayco's chief pitched a major project for a north St. Louis lot. The city said no.' | Building a new place for the fastest growing concrete company in America | Building a job training center | St. Louis Doesn't Have a Cohesive Business Strategy | Phasing out the 1% city earnings tax | Crime and public safety in St. Louis | Adding 500 jobs to the county | Adding security to their Overland campus | The Clark Family Foundation | Clayco bars employees from flying on Boeing 737 Max 9 jets | Clayco bought 40,000 plane tickets last year https://twitter.com/BobClarkBeyond , https://ClayCorp.com/ , https://claycorp.com/people/bob-clark   https://newstalkstl.com/    FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW  0:00 SEG 1 Citizen-led initiative petitions and amending the Missouri Constitution Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ and is about Fani Willis and is titled ‘Fani Willis' Wanderlust' 20:00 SEG 2 BOB CLARK, Executive Chairman and Founder of ClayCo. Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm  Bob talks about 'Clayco's chief pitched a major project for a north St. Louis lot. The city said no.' | Building a new place for the fastest growing concrete company in America | Building a job training center | St. Louis Doesn't Have a Cohesive Business Strategy | Phasing out the 1% city earnings tax | Crime and public safety in St. Louis | Adding 500 jobs to the county | Adding security to their Overland campus | The Clark Family Foundation | Clayco bars employees from flying on Boeing 737 Max 9 jets | Clayco bought 40,000 plane tickets last year https://twitter.com/BobClarkBeyond , https://ClayCorp.com/ , https://claycorp.com/people/bob-clark 38:58 SEG 3 Democrats are on the wrong side of the border issue | Mexico not enforcing the border https://newstalkstl.com/    FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are terms used increasingly in the workplace today. At the center of the movement is an effort to include employees from all different walks of life. However, these terms can often mean different things to different people. Learn what DEI efforts look like and how they can make a difference in your workplace with Dan Lester, Director of Vice President of Field Culture and Inclusion at Clayco, and Burnea Lester, Director of Communications and Community Relations at SITE Improvement Association St. Louis.

Executive Chairman and CEO of Clayco, Bob Clark joined us today to discuss the plan by the Clayton school district to buy the property previously occupied by Caleres.

Police Chief Robert Tracy made his first public remarks on the incident that involved an officer crashing his car into a south city bar. Plus, we talk with Bob Clark of Clayco.

The Rivian Report Podcast - Episode 1 : Rivian following the Tesla Blueprint, NACS Update, Clayco Welcome to the Rivian Report Podcast! A new podcast to talk about all things Rivian including EV news, Software updates, $RIVN Stock discussions, and anything we think is relevant to the Rivian community! We hope you enjoy episode 1 and stick around with us as we grow our community and talk all things Rivian!

Interview by Haze   / mike_tall   We recently sat down with Southside Atlanta producer CEO Khacki for an in-depth “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about his upbringing in Clayton County, both his parents being in the military while he was growing up, his father being a pastor, playing basketball until he got his first job, jumping off the porch when he was 8, going to college before joining the Coast Guard, explains his time in the military, being stationed in Oakland & Alaska, recommends others joining the military, reveals what being a father has taught him about life, explains how he got into music production, making beats while stationed, lists his musical inspirations, knowing how to play the drums & piano, his brother giving him the name Khacki, coming back home to ClayCo in 2010 with over 600 beats & working with everybody, adjusting to working with street rappers, putting artists together to work with each other, explains how he got the nickname Berry Gordy Of ClayCo, engineers being undervalued, recording engineers being disrespected, working closely with Big A Prado, his thoughts on artists having writers, reveals the type of artists he prefers to work with, explains why some talented artists don't make it, reveals what its like working with Derez De'Shon, their upcoming single “Struggling”, his CREWL (cruel) sessions, artists he would like to work with, working with Mykko Montana, wanting to sign a deal, shares advice for upcoming artists, goals for 2023, shares advice for the youth, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up in rural Iowa didn't stop Todd Finders from developing a love of technology. Now, as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Clayco, he reflects on how being raised in a small town helped him cultivate his sense of integrity and leadership. Listen today to find out why “competitive empathy” is Something Extra he believes every leader needs.Guest Links:Todd's LinkedInClayco HomepageCredits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support

A podcast that steers conversation for current and aspiring executives in the construction industry on hot topics, overcoming adversity, challenges, and successes. www.ace-consulting.net Host: Dr. Scott Arias, President of ACE Consulting Guest Speaker: Bob Clark, Executive Chairman & Founder at Clayco Downtown Walk by | e s c p | escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover and guest Kapil Khanna, CEO of Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC), discuss some of the design challenges that the architecture firm faces in a changing world. As part of an integrated design practice with its parent company, Clayco, a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm, LJC has a competitive advantage in its understanding of the intersections between design and construction. In addition to discussing LJC's background and overall design process, Phil and Kapil also talk about the many challenges that have arisen in the architecture industry due to the pandemic. Specifically, they discuss the supply chain and how LJC's scale allows the company to prioritize and plan strategically to navigate the ever-changing world. Kapil also explains the concept of resiliency planning, which includes anticipating a building's capacity to adapt to changing conditions and to maintain or regain functionality in the face of stress or disturbance. Along with sustainability, resiliency planning is another important design parameter, and Kapil shares examples of designing vertical agriculture and massive 40 acres greenhouses. Since the year is winding down, Kapil also takes the time to reflect on some of LJC's recent projects, such as a Macy's Flagship store, Pfizer's Midwest headquarters and Fulton East, a newly constructed 12-story office and retail building. He says LJC is optimistic about 2023, especially as industrial projects are increasingly in demand. As CEO of LJC, Kapil Khanna focuses on overall firm management. A member of the executive leadership team, he is responsible for providing direction for both the business strategy and the implementation of initiatives to support the firm's growth. Kapil works across all disciplines of the enterprise to seek out opportunities for greater alignment and integration, and to make positive impacts on the firm's most complex projects. A veteran of the design industry, Kapil has provided project management on some of the region's largest and most complex projects for healthcare and academic systems, including Cook County Health & Hospitals System's Stroger Hospital Central Campus, University of Chicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery Parking Garage, Orange Regional Medical Center Outpatient Care Center and Cancer Center Expansion; as well as extensive projects with higher education and healthcare facilities across the U.S. prior to joining LJC.

There are plenty of non-traditional paths that CFOs have taken to get where they are today. We've spoken with financial leaders who came from marketing, sales, and even psychology. Today, we dive into a story shared by Samantha Cook, who started as an architect and became a CFO in the construction industry. Samantha is the CFO of Brinkmann Constructors and the President and Founder of Third Entity Group, a private consulting firm focused on delivering strategic business, finance, technology, and supply chain direction to SMBs. Before Brinkmann, she held several roles in finance and operations leadership at companies like Clayco, Brown Smith Wallace, and Escala. Samantha was named a 2019 influential woman in real estate by the REJournals and won the 2019 Inclusion Award from SLCCC. In this episode, we discuss: -Construction and finance -What should first-time CFOs focus on when taking the role? -CFO versus Senior Director of Finance -Supporting SMBs -The CFO role in the construction industry Presented by Personiv https://insights.personiv.com/cfo-weekly

https://youtu.be/fKiWG-rofm4BK Da Don stops thru the skybox and talk about his career, being from Soufside Clayco, the music industry and more…@yz_guy_q @imperfectlyperfect100 @itsyogirlkali.kash @i_am_bkdadon……#WeGuudWeekly

This episode of Smart Energy Voices is a panel conversation from Smart Energy Decisions' recent Net Zero forum, moderated by SED's Director of Education Programs, Peter Kelly-Detwiler. The panel covers real-time challenges that companies face on their road to net zero. This conversation is a compilation of comments and notes from peer-to-peer discussions at the event. Peter is joined by Ryan Spies, VP of Sustainability for Clayco, Marianella Franklin, Chief Sustainability Officer at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Michal Shepard, Director of Maintenance, Energy, and Engineering at Harris Teeter. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Educating higher management [03:52] Challenges in building sustainably [09:33] Aligning the culture for success [13:07] Goal setting in manufacturing [18:42] Communicating data A common theme in sustainability is that those setting targets need help understanding the implications. The solution is educating higher management through financial analysis and building a solid business case around sustainability. Such an analysis requires accurate, agnostic data. For stakeholders and management to understand data, it must be either on a single platform or somehow otherwise digestible. Some stakeholders need to be able to view data in terms of sales, while others need to view it through the lens of efficiency or ROI. In the case of a supermarket - a business with a low margin - the CFO understands sales, so equating data to business sales will translate better for them. Sustainability teams need to find commonalities with stakeholders. New energy managers can build trust with the people in their organizations by choosing one or two good projects that make an impact. As energy managers build more confidence with others in the organization, they will gain more traction. Understanding goals fully Some of the challenges around sustainability are in the setting of goals. Someone in the C-suite or higher will set a goal without knowing what is necessary to achieve that goal. Goal setters need to be mindful of what they're committing to from a financial perspective and know their long-term investment tolerance. They need to understand the intricate pieces that have to be put together. All the stakeholders need to be at the table regarding higher education. Everyone from contracts, legal, procurement, and facilities to the VP of Finance with his entire budget office needs to be involved. Sustainability teams need to speak everyone's language so everyone can understand the goal, what is available, and what is required to achieve said goal. Setting ambitious goals Internal governance is a struggle across any industry. The push is to have science-based targets, and the science is showing that there's a lot of work to be done. However, organizations need the structure to support those efforts. Developers and solution providers must discuss options for a solution to be found. While they won't have all the answers, they can work towards figuring them out.  How does a plant change from using natural gas to using hydrogen? The solution is complex and is not even available in some markets. That type of situation is common. However, organizations can share challenges and learn from each other. Because each company does business differently, the solutions peers share will differ from one manufacturer to another. Working together means that more obstacles will be overcome. Goals need to be ambitious enough to stretch the company. Many corporations want a safe goal that they know they can achieve. Some don't set goals because they don't want to be held accountable on the other side. The ESG or energy manager should take ownership of challenging goals in an organization. Occasionally that will mean falling short, but almost reaching a higher goal is better than reaching a low, safe goal.  Resources & People Mentioned Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Connect with Marianella Franklin On LinkedIn Connect with Michal Shepard On LinkedIn Connect with Ryan Spies On LinkedIn Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Today starts with Michael Kelley talking about his evening watching his nephews playing high school soccer. Next, Hancock and Kelley debate if yard signs are a good idea or just a waste of money. The nine o'clock hour starts with personal hygiene talk with how much to do laundry and take showers. Sheriff Vernon Betts joins Hancock and Kelley talking about one of his officers being carjacked and gun point earlier this week. Bob Clark CEO of Clayco joins Hancock and Kelley talking about the legacy of Michael Neidorff.

This week the crew sat down with Clayco's very own @Saxklyfeskinny as they discussed how he got into music, RIP Pnb Rock, Da baby versus Meg, Doing music with Project Pat & much more!!! Follow us @tsa_podcast Listen live on the Fam Radio App Review & Subscribe All music played by Saxk Lyfe Skinny

On today's episode, BJ talks with Mike Stauss, Project Director at Clayco. Mike breaks down his 17 year career at Clayco, his journey to Project Director, and the educational platforms he has engaged with. Further, Mike breaks down the pull planning model, and how successful projects have been derived from more efficient scheduling. Resources mentioned:  Project Savings & Owners Article: GET FROM BJ (mentioned in episode that research would need to be done to find this article)“The Lean Builder” by Joe Donarumo & Keyan Zandy : https://theleanbuilder.com/product/the-lean-builder/“The Impossible Climb” by Mark Synnott: https://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Climb-Honnold-Capitan-Climbing/dp/1101986646 Calls-to-action:  Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!   MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!   Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA 

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Ryan Spies, Vice President of Sustainability at Clayco. As the closing keynote speaker from Smart Energy Decisions' Renewable Energy Forum, Ryan spoke about addressing emissions reduction through design and the role renewables should play in decarbonization strategies. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Ryan's role at Clayco [01:52] Focusing on building [03:15] Embodied carbon [06:10] Concrete and steel [08:38] Designing for net-zero Building, materials, and construction account for a massive portion of the energy and emissions associated with everything people do. While the primary focus for emissions reduction has been on operations, the next critical step is to focus on building materials and construction. Clayco builds in ways that make the buildings inherently more energy efficient. Designing this way allows a company's procurement department to contribute to climate action goals.  Some organizations have goals for electrification and emissions reductions for 2030 and 2040, yet they still have buildings built for natural gas. Many markets will be able to be electrified relatively simply, so preparing for that change makes sense. Geothermal makes sense in various markets as well. While the initial investment may be more costly, operational expenses will be reduced. Another consideration is solar energy, so a building's design can also include solar panels, while a large roof can offer an incredible solar opportunity. Even if a company isn't using all the energy provided, the company can contribute to community solar. Embodied carbon Embodied carbon reduction has taken off in popularity over the last few years. The term encompasses the energy and footprint that goes into a building, from making and using materials to transportation to the site. For most organizations, these components would be considered Scope 3. A long-lasting impact can be had on this level when the changes are made at the designing stage. The impact of changes made in a building's design will last for decades.  Scope 3 emissions have been receiving more attention lately because new ways of measuring have been created. Life-cycle assessments(LCAs) determine the environmental impact of all stages of a product. The next piece of the LCA is an environmental product declaration, which is essentially a cheat sheet for the carbon footprint of a product. Making an informed decision about manufacturing materials is now easier than ever before. Using data for better choices Manufacturers are looking for solutions to the two most significant influences on carbon footprint in building: concrete and steel. Clayco's modelers and architecture firm utilize the available data with an EC3 tool to aggregate all the available PDS. They create a model and enter it into the system to highlight the hot zones and determine where they can make changes.  Not all changes have to cost more. Some decisions are cost-neutral, only requiring a better decision. Everyone is competing on costs. If two products are relatively equal, choosing the manufacturer with the lower footprint will push the higher one to do more. A standard building with standard drywall can show almost a 50% reduction by making smarter choices. These choices are no different than what is done in a renewables plan. Engaging suppliers, experts, and people in this part of the process will result in significant carbon reduction. Resources & People Mentioned Clayco Zurich North America Headquarters Saint-Gobain to Invest $91 Million in its Montreal Gypsum Plant Connect with Ryan Spies On LinkedIn Ryan Spies leads ESG at Clayco as Vice President of Sustainability. His responsibilities include developing and implementing a holistic strategy to reduce Clayco's overall carbon footprint, identifying sustainable business opportunities for leadership, and overseeing sustainability practices and training for the enterprise. Ryan previously served as Director of Sustainability, Energy & Stewardship at Saint-Gobain where he was responsible for ESG and renewable energy strategy for over 130 facilities. Ryan holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a BS in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

On this week's episode, BJ sits down with Dan Lester Sr., Director of Field Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture at Clayco. Dan breaks down what diversity and inclusion mean in the workforce, how inclusion brings a unique perspective to any organization, and how the communication and execution of diversity and inclusion strategies are a critical point of understanding. Find out more about Clayco Rising: https://claycorising.com/Calls-to-action:  Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!   MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!   Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFAKeywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC 

Charlie Brennan debates with Joe Holleman, Wendy Wiese, Alvin Reid, and Ray Hartmann. They discussed Missouri's US Senate candidates, July 4th violence, Illinois police spending and more. On Donnybrook Next Up, Wendy Wiese and Alvin Reid are joined by Bob Clark, Executive Chairman and Founder of Clayco.

On this episode we had special Guest @mrquackquackatl The crew discussed his song Clayco and they did Jeopardy, puff puff, pass plus they cancelled a bunch of people, places, and things. Tune in every Sunday @6:30 only on Misfits Radio & TV https://youtu.be/mAWvaflktsE

Whine Line; Cardinals Broadcaster John Rooney previews today's game against the Royals and the struggles of the offense. Barbara Smith, Attorney with Bryan Cave and Washignton University Professor talks about Roe v Wade. Robert Clark, Executive Chairman and Founder of Clayco joins the show talking about the Convention Center phase two received zero bids, why that is the case and what needs to change. Terri Stipanovich, Founder and CEO at The Collective Thread joins the show talking about how they are raising money for their sewing school tomorrow (Thursday May 5).

Robert Clark, Executive Chairman and Founder of Clayco joins the show talking about the Convention Center phase two received zero bids, why that is the case and what needs to change.   

In episode 62, Bradley is joined by Dan Lester, Director of Field Diversity, Inclusion and Culture at Clayco.  Dan explains leadership lessons he learned while playing football at The University of Missouri Rolla, including how to adapt on the fly.  Dan also details the origins of Clayco Rising.  Finally, Dan shares a fantastic fable, Building a House for Diversity, about a giraffe and an elephant. *The United Nations recognizes 195 countries. Clayco has 40 countries represented in their enterprise. ***   If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd sincerely appreciate it if you recommend this show to your friends and colleagues. Your network looks to people like you where to invest their time and attention and we'd love the opportunity to add value to more people in our community.   Since we're asking for things . . . we'd also love it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts. The feedback helps improve the show and helps with our visibility as well. The more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest into it to make it even better.   For more info: constructionleadershippodcast.com Instagram: instagram.com/redangleinc Brought to you by Red Angle: redangleinc.com

In episode 246, Bradley is joined by Dan Lester, Director of Field Diversity, Inclusion and Culture at Clayco.  Dan explains leadership lessons he learned while playing football at The University of Missouri Rolla, including how to adapt on the fly.  Dan also details the origins of Clayco Rising.  Finally, Dan shares a fantastic fable, Building a House for Diversity, about a giraffe and an elephant. *The United Nations recognizes 195 countries. Clayco has 40 countries represented in their enterprise. This episode is brought to you by Capital One Trade Credit   ***   If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd sincerely appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts. The feedback helps improve the show and helps with our visibility as well. The more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest into it to make it even better.   Since we're asking for things . . . we'd also love it if you recommended this show to your friends and colleagues. Your network looks to people like you to learn where to invest their time and attention. We'd love the opportunity to add value to more people in our community.   Sign up for the Behind Your Back Newsletter that arrives twice each month and delivers insights and ideas to help you sell more, faster, at higher margins:   For more info: behindyourbackpodcast.com Instagram: instagram.com/behindyourbackceo YouTube: The Behind Your Back Sales Co. Channel Capital One Trade Credit: capitalone.com/trade-credit

https://youtu.be/z1OPrxRz2eE@NardBruno from the Soufside! #CollegePark #HitSquad.In the studio chop'n it up with us about life, music, influences, inspirations, motivations, future, plans/goals & what's next for him and his brand....#WeGuudWeekly

Clayco Executive Chairman and Founder Bob Clark joins us to explain why the construction and design firm was honored as a top workplace for innovators by Fast Company. Rung for Women's Leslie Gill gets us ready for geospatial jobs. Site selection consultant John Boyd fills us in on St. Louis' reputation among companies.

The weekend of remembering 9/11 including an eloquent speech from former President George W. Bush, Bob Clark of Clayco proposing a new Convention Center project in the downtown area, plus shout outs to authors Dave Clark, Stewart Clark and Jeff Drew, and author Betsy Cohen.

Bob Clark has grown Clayco from a small St. Louis design-builder more than 30 years ago into an annual high performer on the ENR Top 400. In this ENR Exec Talk, he talks with Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho about his Ride the Wave tour where he's visiting all of Clayco's job sites, how he founded the company on the premise of changing adversarial and antiquated processes, a bad call from OSHA on encouraging employees to get vaccinated and how far the industry still has to go to deliver the employee diversity results it needs.

We recently caught up with Mykko Montana for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our sit-down he talked about just learning how to play spades, CoVid-19, life in ClayCo right now, jumping off the porch, being in a group with Slim Dunkin & Chaz Gotti, meeting Waka Flocka, getting fired from Athlete's Foot for stealing. Pair of AF1's, explains how he got his rap name, Slim Dunkin's potential, his breakthrough single “Do It”, the single still being played 10 years later, Lil Uzi Vert remaking the song on “Sanguine Paradise”, flying out to New York to meet Uzi, gettin shot & not being able to walk for a full year, signing with Universal, not being able to release any music, his new single “Purge”, his upcoming new project, wearing custom clothes, owning 800 pairs of shoes, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dirtyglovebastard/support

#BGOFAM - it's a season of #BGORoyalty, baby! This week's VSOP is Sheridawn Peden (@callhersherry). "I'm a Georgia peach born and raised! Clayco born and Marietta bread. I study religion and public health at Georgia State University and I study medical ethics in the Spiritual Health department at WellStar. My goal is to subtly disrupt the Public Health system with insight, creativity, and MY BLACKNESS." // Our Religion segment continues. This week, we explore the difference between religion and spirituality through an academic lens. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Simona Rollinson is ISACA's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), leading ISACA's technology team, driving the organization's continuing digital transformation, and exploring new opportunities for harnessing technology to elevate the educational and professional development experiences for ISACA's members and enterprise customers. She plays a key role in transforming ISACA's learning technology platform to support the professional community at all levels and stages, from individual development to enterprise solutions. Simona brings a wealth of technology leadership and strategy experience to ISACA, from her earlier roles as software engineer and developer, to president of Follett Software Company and later as CIO for Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois—a role for which she was named CIO of the Year. Most recently, she served as CIO for Clayco, a real estate development, architecture, engineering and construction firm. Throughout her executive career, Simona has led successful complex digital transformational change and evolution. The hallmarks of her recent tenure are establishing an enterprise architecture capability, modernizing many foundational systems and legacy platforms and a focus on improved vendor and project management. She holds ISACA's CISM certification. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support

The long-delayed Loop Trolley project got a boost from St. Louis design, construction and real estate firm Clayco. Founder and CEO Bob Clark says the company is donating cash and expertise to get the project back on track. Michael also talks with Clark about Clayco's work on Centene and Pfizer's expanded campuses and on St. Louis' bid for Amazon HQ2.