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(Note: this week's SGV Connect podcast is being broken into two parts. Part 2, which is a series of interview about The People's Cafe in El Monte, will be broadcast tomorrow.) Last week, news broke that bids for the next extension of the Foothill Gold Line - from Pomona to Montclair - would be delayed because the only bid to design and build the project was hundreds of millions of dollars higher than anticipated. Earlier today, Damien Newton sat down with Gold Line Foothill Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian to discuss the causes of the delay and how it impacts the timeline of providing rail service to Montclair. Meanwhile, major construction on the extension from Glendora to Pomona wrapped up earlier this year. Bialin anticipates that Metro will announce next month the exact date that extension of the Gold Line will open to the public - probably sometime later this summer. During the podcast, Bialin uses the terms “design build” and “construction manager at risk“ to discuss the different processes that agencies and contractors can use when making agreements on how a project will proceed and who carries which liabilities. For those interested, the links on the terms above explain what those processes are. A transcript of this podcast is available after the embed of the broadcast.   Streetsblog's San Gabriel Valley coverage is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the A Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. “Foothill Transit. Going Good Places. Sign-up for our SGV Connect Newsletter, coming to your inbox on Fridays, and catch past episodes of SGV Connect and #DamienTalks on LibSyn, iTunes, or Overcast. Transcript: This transcript is lightly edited for clarity. Damien NewtonSince the last time we've checked in, there's been a lot of good news, and then last week we had a little bit of concerning news. So let's get the "bad stuff" out of the way, and then we can talk about where we are with the project going forward. Last week, we heard that the next phase of the extension -not the one where the construction is completed, but the next phase - is going to be delayed at least a little bit because bids did not come in as low as hoped. Can you explain what happened there and what the next steps are for the Construction Authority? Habib Balian Over the last three years, in preparation to go out to bid for the next phase of the project from Pomona to Montclair, we did our own independent cost estimate. We brought in outside estimators - people that are very well known in the industry - to look at the project, look at our design, look at the specifications, and help us foresee what a potential bidder might bid on the job. We went about this process, as any owner would, whether you're building a billion dollar light rail or remodeling the bathroom of putting some feelers out there what you think the job is going to cost. We went after it three times over the last three years. We even had Metro look over our shoulder and look at our estimates to come up with a validation of that number. And we rounded out with these estimators and Metro of a range of bids of what we thought the project was going to cost. We then started this procurement. We got some feedback during the procurement that our process to build the project using "design build" was not favorably received by the industry anymore. They don't want to take on that risk. We, as the owners, want to shove that risk off on the contractors. And that's worked very well for us over the last 20 years and the three phases of the project using design-build. But that model was getting some resistance in the building community. We also understood that a lot of potential bidders for the job would not be interested in competing with Kiewit (who had been the incumbent contractor for three consecutive projects that we built on the job from Union Station to Pasadena, Pasadena to Azusa/Glendora, and then the Azusa/Glendora border all the way to Pomona). Bidders were saying, 'Kiewit, seems to know the job so well, we may not be interested in bidding a job and competing with them, since they know it so well and probably could outbid us or underbid us.' So we were very nervous about this. Going into it, we took what we thought were very conservative precautions. We did a lot of outreach to the contracting community. We hosted these forums available for people to ask questions. And we also incentivized potential bidders with $9 million worth of recuperance of the potential bid that any work that they put into it - the design that went into this, the cost of them bidding the job, they would, as a course of a participant, be able to receive a four, three and $2 million payment for the work that they perform. Any design that they had done in furtherance of a bid that they would be able to give that to us, we would buy it from them, essentially based on their submitting a good bid that was responsive to the procurement. So even with all those incentives, Bid Day rolled around and, going into it, we knew we were only gonna have one participant. Which made us very nervous that there would be no other bids coming in. We knew that through the RFP process, and basically held our breath for a couple months until the bid came in. The bid came in, it was substantially higher than we expected, I believe, 54% higher than what our estimators and Metro thought the project would cost. We talked to them, went through a best and final offer and were not able to reach... achieve any substantial reduction in it. Then I took it to the board with the recommendation that we cancel that procurement and instead go out and re-procure through a different contracting method - CMAR (construction manager at risk, as it's known in the industry) - and proceed ahead with the project. It will be a bit of a delay, but it is a plan to get the project built, which is our mandate: to Montclair. We are starting in earnest with that procurement. It'll likely be on the street in June, and we'll be able to hire that designer and then bring on a construction management firm as well, and begin that process. And in furtherance of completing the project, with probably about a year delay we're expecting. Damien So with the year delay, could you outline what the rough timeline looks like now, to get that phase? Habib So we'll go through a procurement process beginning in June, probably June to September or October. We're nailing down the schedule right now, we will go and we'll seek a designer. That designer will engage them. That designer will complete the design, take it from our 20-30% complete and to a complete design. About midpoint of that we will start a procurement for construction manager. That construction manager will look over the shoulder and work with the designer to prepare a bid and confirm that they can build the project for our budget. So that will take about two years from now, and then that'll be a 'thumbs up or thumbs down' with that design, with that builder. If it's within our budget, we'll award the contract to them. And then from that point, it's about a four-year construction project. So roughly, 2030-31. Just as a footnote, should that builder that we bring on - the construction manager - say, 'we need more money,' or 'it's an inadequate budget,' we then have the ability of going out and soliciting a new builder for that project and hiring them and going out for construction based on a new bid. DamienSo it sounds like a lot's going on, but the plan is still to move forward and to keep going. HabibAbsolutely. The mandate of the legislature...back in 2000 they determined that the project would go from Union Station to Montclair. Just so, you know, originally [it] was supposed to only go to Claremont, and then it was later amended by the legislature to take it from Claremont to Montclair. That is our mandate. It's very important for this project to work at its maximum. And that requires it get to these hubs. And the nearest hub for this project is, in fact, getting to Montclair - to the Montclair Transit Center, the bus center. It's very important for ridership and for moving people from the Inland Empire into LA County along the Gold Line route from Montclair. DamienAlright, so that covers last week's news. But since the last time we've talked, there was some good news involving construction of the current extension, so to speak. So why don't we talk a little bit about where we are in that process, which I believe is mostly done. HabibThat's correct: mostly done. We achieved substantial completion by the contractor in early January, satisfied with their work. It was turned over to Metro for them to begin their preparations for operation. They'll start, doing their own testing and training of operators for over the next several months, with the anticipation that they will put it into service some time this summer. Metro - once they get underway with their testing fully - they'll be able to determine, probably in the May period, when they're going to announce a operations date with exactly when they're going to operate it some time this summer. DamienI said "mostly" I know your part is mostly done. It's "Metro's part" now that is still worked on. I just wanted to make it clear that when we said completed, it doesn't mean it's opening tomorrow. It's opening in probably July or August, if things go well. Habib That's correct. And just footnote to that is keyword is "still on the job." There's a long list of punch-list items that they're completing, some landscaping, some wall improvements, fare gates, something that's been a design change. Metro has come up with different fare gates system that is being retrofitted in. Our design originally didn't have them. Now it does, and they're being built as we speak, and installed. So,some of those last minute details are being done. So if any of your listeners actually go along the line and take a peek at what's going on, you're still going to see construction workers out there. There's still activity, nothing to the degree, obviously, of when construction was at full tilt. But right now, there is work going on, some cleanup activities, and handrails and fencing and gating is still going on, DamienI think we covered the two big topics on the checklist. Was there anything else you wanted to say before we before we sign off until July? Habib We're very excited about July. This is going to be very big for the San Gabriel Valley to connect further into the San Gabriel Valley, into Los Angeles, and ultimately to Long Beach. It's going to be very exciting for passengers, I think, and people are really going to enjoy this ride. It's a great system, and the stations look great. The artwork looks great. So we have a lot to show off this summer. DamienWell, we look forward to talking then and when the first phase of the extension open. I got this cool pin set, so I still have my fingers crossed to get another pin… Well, thank you very much. And we will. We'll talk again soon. Habib Okay, take care. Damien, thank you. Bye.

In this episode, we sit down with Bianca Medina-Leal, Program Director at AECOM, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of managing multi-billion dollar school construction projects.00:57 – Meet BiancaBianca introduces her role at AECOM and how her team helps Austin ISD manage massive school construction projects.02:31 – The $2.4 Billion BondAustin voters approved a $2.4 billion bond to modernize over 130 school facilities. Bianca's team oversees more than $1 billion of the work.03:41 – The Challenge of Aging SchoolsMany Austin ISD buildings are over 50 years old. Deciding whether to renovate or rebuild is a complex process driven by facility assessments and community needs.09:00 – Race Against the ClockWith Austin's rapid growth, the district must move fast. Their aggressive five-year timeline puts pressure on every phase of construction.09:52 – Competing with Mega ProjectsTesla's Gigafactory and Samsung's plant are pulling contractors away. Bianca shares how Austin ISD retains labor despite the competition. 14:05 – Navigating Construction During COVIDCOVID disrupted timelines, but school projects were deemed essential. Bianca details how her team adapted to keep things moving.20:37 – Scaling Up: The Current State of the ProgramFour new schools are opening soon, with more in design and construction. Managing this level of activity requires constant coordination. 21:17 – Why Owners Push Fast ConstructionDelays mean rising costs. With a fixed budget, Austin ISD must act quickly or risk cutting projects due to inflation.26:03 – Choosing the Right Delivery MethodBianca explains why Design-Build and CMAR are the preferred models, emphasizing the importance of strong contractor-architect relationships. 33:20 – Community Engagement in School DesignNo two schools look the same—community input ensures designs reflect local culture and student needs.36:41 – Prefabrication & InnovationPrefab construction offers speed and cost savings, but not every site is a good fit. Lessons learned from past projects guide future decisions.39:20 – The Data DilemmaManaging a $2.4 billion program requires massive data tracking. Despite advanced tools, Excel remains a critical part of the workflow. Bianca's wish? Seamless tech integration and better alignment between school construction and district-wide operations.55:00 – The Megaphone QuestionHer message to the industry: Trust, collaboration, and communication are the foundation of every successful project. Construction is about more than just buildings—it's about people.58:48 – Closing ThoughtsBianca reflects on the impact of building schools and why it's all worth it. If you're in construction, take pride in the work you do—it shapes the future.Go build something awesome! -----CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partnersFIND US ONLINE:-Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com-LinkedIn: / constructionbrospodcast-Instagram: / constructionbrospodcast-TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@constructionbrothers?lang=en-Eddie on LinkedIn: / eddie-c-057b3b11-Tyler on LinkedIn: / tylerscottcampbellIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening!

Open enrollment for Medicare is right around the corner, so we invite Deb Cmar on this epiosde. Deb serves as the Director of Client Services and Licensed Insurance Specialist at Davis Wealth Management. She will be discussing some Medicare basics and important considerations you should keep in mind when choosing a plan.   Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Runners of the Corn, we bring you a mixed bag of engaging content! Tune in for exciting soundbites from the Cry Me a River (CMAR) race, where you can feel the energy and hear firsthand experiences from the event. I also dive into a personal story about my first DNF (Did Not Finish), sharing the lessons learned and the emotions involved. Plus, get an inside look at the Pinetum race, where I'll discuss the challenges and triumphs of this unique event. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this episode has something for everyone!Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecorn

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we chat with Erin Montgomery about her incredible journey conquering 150 miles at Potawatomi. Get the inside scoop as host Jen shares her experiences crewing for Erin, with plenty of funny moments along the way. Plus, hear about Matthias stepping in as a pacer. Dive into the world of running 150 miles and explore other exciting topics like the Kettle race and other upcoming events.We also discuss CMAR happening this weekend and make predictions: will Grace and Jeff get a puppy? Tune in for an engaging episode filled with insights, laughter, and all things running!Be sure to follow us at facebook.com/RunnersOfTheCorn or instagram.com/runnersofthecorn

This week Sabrina is joined by Top Chef alum, Steph Cmar to talk about her being a chef, how they became friends, and her new show My Shitty Little Kitchen. Join the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/funnygirlwithtits FOLLOW SABRINA PIPER https://www.instagram.com/funnygirlwithtits/ https://twitter.com/funnygirlwtits FOLLOW STEPH CMAR https://www.youtube.com/@UCwDVxiq4rR_qQVe8UsYZjRQ https://www.instagram.com/stephaniecmar/?hl=en PRODUCED BY MAX MARCUS https://www.instagram.com/maxmarcuscomedy/?hl=en

On this week's Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, grabs his gavel for a conversation about Earthjustice, with Sharmeen Morrison, a Senior Associate Attorney with Earthjustice's Biodiversity Defense Program, and Thomas Cmar, a senior attorney for Earthjustice's Clean Energy Program. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization. They wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change. Learn more at https://earthjustice.org The Biodiversity Defense Program engages in national litigation to confront the major drivers of biodiversity loss, including habitat destruction and over-exploitation of wildlife. Sharmeen Morrison has worked on matters to protect Florida manatees, Mexican gray wolves, and golden-cheeked warblers of Texas Hill Country, among other species. Prior to joining Biodiversity Defense, she was a member of Earthjustice's Northeast Regional Office, where she worked to protect public health from toxic chemicals in consumer products and contaminants in drinking water and participated in regional advocacy to promote a shift from fossil fuels to clean energy sources. Sharmeen received her J.D. from NYU School of Law, where she was a Root-Tilden-Kern public-interest scholar and served as Diversity and Membership Editor on the NYU Law Review. She received her B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. Thomas Cmar is a senior attorney for the Clean Energy Program, and is based in Cincinnati. Thomas first joined Earthjustice in 2012 after working for six years as an attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, where he specialized in energy and water issues. Thomas was deputy managing attorney of the Earthjustice Coal Program from 2018 to 2021. In 2021, Thomas moved back home to Ohio and spent a year working in private practice before rejoining Earthjustice in 2022. Thomas has also worked as an adjunct lecturer in the Environmental Policy & Culture Program at Northwestern Univ., as an attorney with the International Labor Rights Fund in D.C., and as a law clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge Debra Freeman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He is a 2004 graduate of Harvard Law School and has a B.A. in Politics & Philosophy from the Univ. of Pittsburgh. Learn more: - Earthjustice's work at the PSC and on LG&E's proposals: https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-08-31/fossil-fuels-failed-kentucky-utility-customers-during-winter-blackouts - Learn more about subsidies to cryptocurrency mining operations: https://earthjustice.org/feature/cryptocurrency-mining-kentucky - In August, the Commission rejected a proposed contract for a massive new facility in eastern KY: https://earthjustice.org/press/2023/kentucky-rejects-controversial-subsidies-for-cryptomining-company - But then, in Sept., this happened: https://earthjustice.org/press/2023/kentucky-utility-regulators-move-to-protect-kentucky-power-customers-from-footing-the-bill-for-a-cryptomining-company - How the biodiversity crisis impacts all of us: https://earthjustice.org/experts/timothy-preso/how-the-biodiversity-crisis-impacts-all-of-us - Great Salt Lake case: https://earthjustice.org/press/2023/lawsuit-targets-state-of-utah-for-failing-to-protect-the-great-salt-lake - Golden-cheeked warbler fight: https://earthjustice.org/article/meet-the-texas-bird-that-is-a-bulwark-for-biodiversity As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of Appalatin and is used by permission. http://appalatin.com

Medicare is a complex topic that many people feel confused by. To help clear up some confusion, we invite Deb Cmar on this epiosde. Deb serves as the Director of Client Services and Licensed Insurance Specialist at Davis Wealth Management. She will be discussing some Medicare basics and some important details that can be easily missed.   Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Liberan a coronel acusado de las Guacamaya Leaks ONU-DH condena asesinato de los defensores Eustacio Alcalá Díaz y Gustavo RoblesConagua y CMAR apoyan a sofocar incendio en San Juan Mixtepe Oaxaca

Land Life Company plus the Wege Foundation, and CMAR Gets $118M to Protect Ocean Life!

We were joined by Coy Veach, Vice President at Freese and Nichols and past Chair of the Engineer Joint Contract Documents Committee to discuss the newly released Construction Manager At Risk document series now available through acec.org and ejcdc.org. The comprehensive new EJCDC series consists of 27 documents, including contracts, bonds, contractor-procurement documents, and administrative forms, intended for use on projects in which the owner retains a construction manager at risk (CMAR) to provide preconstruction services and then construct the project.  The Construction Manager at Risk method of delivering projects evolved from traditional design-bid-build by involving the construction contractor early in the project. The CMAR delivery process adds value by (1) having the contractor involved in the design phase of the project, by performing services such as constructability reviews, providing advice on material availability and selection, estimating and scheduling, assessment of risk factors and mitigating strategies, development of procurement strategies, and organization of the work into efficient work packages; (2) taking advantage of opportunities for early procurement of materials and equipment, especially in volatile markets; and (3) starting construction before the design of the entire project is complete (fast tracking). ACEC members can save 50% on any document in the new CMAR series.  

In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by David Pettit, Director of Facilities at Joplin Schools. David and I talk about opening new schools, CMAR and recommissioning HVAC systems in older buildings. Tune in to the School Facilities and Operations interview to hear: - CMAR and current supply chain issues - Opening new buildings - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and recommissioning older buildings --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/schoolfacilities/message

The Privilege of Being There Episode 205 of The Path to Authenticity features Michael Damioli. Michael has treated addiction and mental health since 2012. He leads the clinical care team at Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery. He is a strong advocate for ethical reform within the addiction treatment field and is excited to promote CMAR as […]

We have a bit of a different podcast for you today. Steve and Sean take a step back and let Deb Cmar take over this episode. Deb serves as the Director of Client Services and Licensed Insurance Specialist at Davis Wealth Management. She will be discussing some Medicare basics you should know and some important details that can be overlooked.   Visit Deb Cmar's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: deb@daviswealthmgmt.com

Interviews with runners and race directors at CMAR and Pinetum race events.  

Las noticias del día con Lorenzo Ramírez y María Jesús Alfaya. Ayúdanos a seguir en emisión, participa en el Crowdfunding de La Voz de César Vidal: https://www.cesarvidal.com/dona En el informativo de hoy hemos tratado los siguientes temas: - Pedro Sánchez defiende en el Congreso su pacto con Marruecos lo que provoca que Argelia rompa su tratado de amistad con España. - Defensa podría conseguir enviar los tanques Leopard a Ucrania porque la oposición alemana está exigiendo a Scholz que lo autorice. - Joe Biden habla por teléfono con Juan Guaidó después de que Nicolás Maduro dijera que las sanciones estadounidenses han regresado como un boomerang a Europa y América. - Estados Unidos acuerda con Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador y Panamá el apoyo al CMAR, el Corredor Marino del Pacífico Oriental Tropical. - El Gobernador Ron de Santis afirma que la izquierda radical financiada por Soros está comprando medios en Florida para impulsar su agenda marxista. - El Vaticano revisa la ética de sus inversiones financieras y retirará las contrarias a su doctrina como aquellas vinculadas al mercado de armas o el petróleo.

Joel and Andy end the month with Joel's Stephanie Knows Some Shit cohost Stephanie Cmar, who chose the Lil' Bow Wow rollerskating film Roll Bounce.

Geoff Cmar of the Stephen Cmar ROTC Scholarship Fund in honor of his son who was a member of the University of New Hampshire ROTC. Geoff discussed the life of his late son and the upcoming Boston Bruins Alumni game in Concord to benefit the Scholarship fund. Also, New Hampshire FisherCats V.P. of Marketing and Communications, Tyler Murray on the team's upcoming season whether the big leaguers play or not.

Joel and Andy are joined by Top Chef All-Star Stephanie Cmar. They watch Simply Irresistible, the 1999 rom-com starring Sarah Michelle Gellar that has a magic crab and psychedelic desserts.

On this episode of the podcast, Ken Cmar stops by the studio and tells us many great stories about how he moved to Boston to go school and ended up starting Summit Records, which had to change its name to Wonderdrug and how the label became a landing spot for some of the city's most iconic heavy bands of the 90's. A list that includes Stompbox, 6L6, Sam Black Church, Scissorfight, Tree etc.. Music The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song) Stompbox "Pick It Up" 6L6 "Yeah Right" Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on August 28, 2021 please support the podcast Patreon.com/twistedrico --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/support

Today we invite Deb Cmar to the podcast. She serves as the Director of Client Services and Licensed Insurance Specialist at Davis Wealth Management. Sean and Deb discuss the basics of Medicare and clear up some common misunderstandings of this program.   Visit Steve Davis's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: Steve@daviswealthmgmt.com

When should you start building and executing a succession plan? A company that values sustaining high-level leadership knows never to put this on the back burner. It will take years, not just months, of choosing who your qualified candidates are to mentoring them until you are confident enough that they are ready to take on those leadership roles with the passion for propelling the business forward.  In this week’s Construction Genius podcast episode, I talk with Ryan Aukerman of the Griffith company. Ryan shares his career journey and what the emerging leader’s program is all about. He discusses the methods they use to choose qualified candidates for leadership roles and the importance of mentorships internally and externally. Ryan also talks about accepting critical feedback, especially when it is something you are not comfortable with, and a lot more. Tune in to this episode!  Discussion Points: 0:00 Introduction 2:09 How Ryan got into construction 5:00 The advantage of diverse backgrounds 5:53 Why Ryan picked Griffith 6:44 Struggles Ryan encountered in a formal leadership role7:44 Early mistakes Ryan made and how he changed his approach 9:52 Difference between a good mentee and a bad mentee 10:47 Multiple mentors 12:15 Critical feedback 13:57 Essential qualities of a construction leader 14:47 Patience and its importance15:44 How to distinguish between laziness and slow-paced workers16:37 Identifying the next generation of leaders 19:04 The emerging leader’s program 19:59 Lack of understanding of leadership roles 21:35 Who to choose when you have more than one qualified candidate for a position  22:41 Dealing with situations where someone leaves a role 24:32 Advantages of ESOP in succession planning 26:24 Why do ESOP’s fail?27:23 Filtering through the emerging leader’s program 29:47 Next step for Ryan’s career 30:59 Ryan’s focus 32:08 Mental preparation 33:16 What Ryan would do differently if he could go back 34:22 Ryan shares what he wants his legacy to be 35:08 Action steps to successfully execute a succession plan About the Guest:  Ryan Aukerman joined the Griffith Company Team in 2004 as a project engineer. He quickly moved his way up the ranks into Estimator/ Project Manager’s role while completing his Technology and Operations Management degree at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. In 2010, Ryan was appointed to be the Regional Manager and became responsible for oversight of the Southern Region. While in this role, he provided leadership over notable projects including the $81 Million Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, $81 Million Omnitrans SBX E Street Corridor, $30 Million Port of Long Beach Pier G Terminal Redevelopment, and $105 Million Port of Los Angeles Berth 142 – 143 Terminal Automation Improvement project. In 2015, Ryan was promoted to his current position as Executive Vice President. He has oversight of operations throughout the company, including estimating, project management, and field operations. During his career, Ryan has worked with many public and private owners and has participated in alternative project delivery methods such as Design-Build and CMAR. He takes great pride in representing Griffith Company and works to show owners and industry partners the Griffith Way. He has been serving as a State Director for the AGC of California and a Los Angeles District Board since 2010. With an understanding that there needs to be a solid investment in the future workforce within the industry, Ryan works to support the education foundation and interacts with multiple AGC Student Chapters and his participation in Griffith’s own Internship program. Resources:  Curious about where exactly you stand in terms of developing a succession plan? Click this link and take a short Succession Planning Assessment: https://www.constructiongenius.com/successionassessement/ Would you like to chat directly with Eric about if/how he can help you with your succession plan? Book in a quick 10 Minute chat by clicking this link: https://10minutes.youcanbook.me Recommended restaurants:  Old Brea Chop House: https://www.oldbreachophouse.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! 

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There's quite a few places to slip up when applying for and choosing Medicare plans. Not to mention that the consequences for some of those errors can affect you for the rest of your life. Deb Cmar joins us this week to fill you in on the critical details you need to know about Medicare. Visit Steve Davis's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/Phone number: (603) 715-2335E-mail: Steve@daviswealthmgmt.com

The Privilege of Being There: Episode 78 of The Path to Authenticity features Michael Damioli. Michael has treated addiction and mental health since 2012. He leads the clinical care team at Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery. He is a strong advocate for ethical reform within the addiction treatment field and is excited to promote CMAR as […]

The one with Chef Stephanie Cmar.

Jaime & Matt catch up with Top Chef Alum Stephanie Cmar to discuss her career and journey to becoming a celebrity chef as well as her exciting new Instagram series and a good old fashioned game of TV trivia.

RADIO VERSION - For the FULL INTERVIEW please LISTEN TO THE EXTENDED PODCAST VERSION - There's GOOD STUFF in the OT - The "dessert" of the interview! Today's VERY Special Guest is Top Chef Finalist in Season 17 - Allstars LA! Watch Bravo TV Thursday, June 18 and see who takes home the title of TOP CHEF! Stephanie was only 15 when she began working in the food industry at the Muffin Shop in Marblehead, Massachusetts. She graduated in 2007 from Johnson & Wales University and returned to Boston to begin her career at the Top of the Hub restaurant. From there, she went to work with Barbara Lynch Gruppo as a line cook at B&G Oysters, where she quickly rose through the ranks to the position of sous chef. Top Chef contestant Season 17 LA Allstars, Stephanie Cmar invites you into her "Shitty Little Kitchen" My Shitty Little Kitchen - A fun and informative weekly cooking show! Follow & DM Chef Stephanie Cmar on Instagram @ _myshittylittlekitchen or @stephaniecmar And watch Chef Stephanie on the Top Chef Season 17 FINALE on Bravo, Thursday June 15, 10/9 Central! All Stars LA featuring the fiercest group of competitors the show has seen with 15 finalists, front runners and fan favorites from seasons past who have all returned to finish what they started and battle it out for the coveted title. Go to bravotv.com/top-chef

We interviewed Top Chef: All-Stars finalist Stephanie Cmar about her previous runs on the show, her decision to come back for All-Stars, her friendship with Kristen Kish and what the future holds.

EXTENDED PODCAST VERSION - For the FULL INTERVIEW - There's GOOD STUFF in the OT - The "dessert" of the interview! Today's VERY Special Guest is Top Chef Finalist in Season 17 - Allstars LA! Watch Bravo TV Thursday, June 18 and see who takes home the title of TOP CHEF! Stephanie was only 15 when she began working in the food industry at the Muffin Shop in Marblehead, Massachusetts. She graduated in 2007 from Johnson & Wales University and returned to Boston to begin her career at the Top of the Hub restaurant. From there, she went to work with Chef Barbara Lynch as a line cook at B&G Oysters, where she quickly rose through the ranks to the position of Sous Chef. Top Chef contestant Season 17 LA Allstars, Stephanie Cmar invites you into her "Shitty Little Kitchen" My Shitty Little Kitchen - A fun and informative weekly cooking show! Follow & DM Chef Stephanie Cmar on Instagram @ _myshittylittlekitchen or @stephaniecmar And watch Chef Stephanie on the Top Chef Season 17 FINALE on Bravo, Thursday June 15, 10/9 Central! All Stars LA featuring the fiercest group of competitors the show has seen with 15 finalists, front runners and fan favorites from seasons past who have all returned to finish what they started and battle it out for the coveted title. Go to bravotv.com/top-chef

We interviewed Top Chef: All-Stars finalist Stephanie about her previous runs on the show, her decision to come back for All-Stars, her friendship with Kristen Kish and what the future holds.

Top Chef Finalist Stephanie Cmar is Stuck at home with Cliff and Jason. Stephanie and Cliff discuss the inner workings of Top Chef. Stephanie talks about "Chefing" from home. Check out the finale Thursday on Bravo.

No Passando a Limpo desta semana do dia 10 de Fevereiro de 2020, o assunto foi “Volta às aulas” e, na segunda, dia 10, contamos com a participação da vereadora Titi Brasil, presidente da comissão de educação da CMAR. O Passando a Limpo com Carla Machado foi ao ar às 09h40.

3 Invaluable Lessons from Eric Sanderson Realize how critical how important relationships and partnering are for projects. Understand the unique challenges of the water sector and how partnering can help in that process. The importance of listening to understand, as opposed to listening to reply. Focus on solving the problem.   This week, host Sue Dyer speaks with Eric Sanderson, the Founder and President of Red Rocks Advisors, LLC. They provide consulting and facilitation services in the utility and infrastructure sectors. Eric is an IPI-Certified Master-Level Facilitator and is here to help us learn more about the water sector.   Becoming a “Master-Level Facilitator” (02:29) Being around the construction since he was a kid, the journey has been a long one. Eric spent some time in the trades, sub-contracting and learning the dynamics of a job site. Eric went on to get an MBA and joined a construction management consultant firm. He learned to understand the importance of relationships on a project and began to facilitate partnering.  He has been working as a Partnering Facilitator in the water sector for ~19 years.   Eric’s First Project as a Facilitator (07:32) Upgrades to the City of Atlanta pump stations for wastewater. Some challenging elements around working with 14 sites. Winning a Marvin M. Black Award for "Excellence in Partnering."   The Uniqueness of Working in the Water Sector (10:14) The challenge of working with 2 owners: Engineering and Operators – you need internal alignment. Permit requirements and compliance are extremely important (local, state and federal levels). Numerous stakeholders involved from city, county, and state entities.   Delivery Systems in the Water Sector (13:19) The traditional model has been Design/Bid/Build, there is a move to Design-Build, and now we are seeing more CMAR projects (Construction Management At Risk). The contractor is working in an operating facility and has to maintain the operations while working on the project. Contractor engagement is critical to have a live cost estimate. Facilitation involved throughout the process.   Examples of Interesting Projects (16:44) City of Las Angeles Department of Water and Power: upgrading systems for UV treatment, unique technical equipment. Vale, Colorado: more capacity and location challenges.   Advantages to Partnering and Facilitation (19:49) Aligning beyond certain goals. Being great "neighbors" to surrounding communities. Collaborating on owning problems and solutions.   Eric’s Greatest Strength as a Leader (20:48) Understanding the perspectives of the individuals involved in a project. Everyone has different goals and aligning the goals around the project is critical. Being able to understand what drives people is crucial in partnering on projects.   Eric’s Most Challenging Project (23:18) New to partnering and lacked the confidence for control. A substantial project with "heavyweight" contractors. Admitting mistakes and learning to overcome your own fears.   Greatest Advice Eric Has Received (27:30) The idea of "don't take it personally." You are going to offer things and people are going to choose to follow or not. You can't take personally whether someone chooses to implement.   Eric’s Favorite Piece of Technology (30:28) Phone and travel apps specifically. Recently upgraded to Microsoft Surface Pro. Able to carry it and pretty much nothing else.   Resources for Listeners Audible for Audiobooks: specifically business and history   Contact Eric Contact Eric on LinkedIn   Eric’s Parting Advice (35:56) Definitely check out the Water Design-Build Council. It advocates for collaborative delivery processes in the water sector. Listen to understand, not to reply. Listen to solve, not defend.  Solve the problem and the dispute will go away.   Visit the ConstructionDreamTeam.com/resources page to see all of our guests’ recommended books, websites, etc. Construction Nation! Dream Teams don’t just happen they are built one step at a time. Why not send out this episode to your team, so they can help you. The faster you can build your dream team, the faster you can build your success. Remember…Construction Dream Team drops every Monday morning at 4 am PST. Please head on over to ConstructionDreamTeam.com to sign up for our newsletter and don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify!

The podcast for project managers by project managers. "Driller Mike", a tunnel boring machine drilling a 5 mile tunnel underneath Atlanta. Table of Contents 01:19 … The Project Story 02:38 … Meet Ade 06:28 … Project Objective 09:44 … CMAR 12:28 … Meet Bob 15:42 … Driller Mike 18:27 … Decision-Making Criteria 20:46 … The Unexpected Risks 23:12 … Encountering Opposition 24:21 … Lessons Learned 25:13 … Current Project Status 27:50 … CMAR Lessons Learned 31:23 … Collaboration Tip 31:46 … Project Success 34:58 … Closing BOB HUIE: So the city kind of told everybody at the beginning we don't have a lot of time to do this, so we can't be fighting with each other and not getting along and doing things like that. We needed to find a way to work together for a common goal, and that was a substantial lesson that everybody had to learn.  And then once we learned it and put it into effect, it had a tremendous positive impact on the success of the project to date. NICK WALKER:  Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  This is our chance to meet and discuss the things that really matter to you as a professional project manager.  We take seriously the adage that wisdom is found in a multitude of advisors, and so we seek out experts in a variety of vocations who can give us insight based on their real-life experiences. I'm your host, Nick Walker, and with me is the one who guides these conversations, Bill Yates, and Bill, we talk about all sizes and scopes of projects on this podcast, and today we're talking about another really big one. BILL YATES:  Yeah, this one's deep, a very deep project, we'll talk more about that, but I can't wait. The Project Story NICK WALKER:  Well, let's talk about this deep project just a little bit.  The City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management provides water to 1.2 million users each day.  So the department is in the middle of establishing a 400-foot-deep reservoir that will hold 2.4 billion gallons of water, the reservoir will be in the former Bellwood Quarry northwest of downtown Atlanta.  The Quarry is to be filled through a five-mile-long tunnel that will connect it to the Chattahoochee River, the city's primary water source.  To bore the tunnel, a tunnel boring machine, or TBM, was constructed and installed for the two-year-long tunnel project, a TBM. (Driller Mike) BILL YATES:  TBM.  NICK WALKER:  And there's another acronym that we want to talk about. BILL YATES:  Yeah. NICK WALKER:  And you'll probably hear this come up a lot.  That's CMAR. BILL YATES:  Right. NICK WALKER:  C-M-A-R. BILL YATES:  So CMAR, that's a – really it's a procurement term, it's a contract type, and it stands for Construction Manager at-Risk.  Once the agreement was reached between the City of Atlanta and that major provider – Bob will talk about that.  So you may hear the owner, City of Atlanta, refer to the project manager of the team as the CMAR.  So you met your CMAR that way. Meet Ade NICK WALKER:  Good.  Well, we've got a couple of guests in the studio here.  So let me first introduce Ade Abon, Senior Watershed Director for the City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management, he is the director for the Capital Projects Management Division. Ade has 34 years of experience, 19 of which have been for the City of Atlanta in the planning, design, construction management, and also program management for wastewater collection and water distribution systems, Ade, welcome to Manage This. ADE ABON:  Thank you very much. NICK WALKER:  I'd like to start off by just maybe finding out a little bit more about you.  What was your career path to the position that you're now in? ADE ABON:  Yeah, so I've got a very long career path, and I will try and do my best to lay it all out.  Yeah, I – born, raised in Nigeria.  I worked for a couple of years on a road construction project. NICK WALKER:  In Nigeria.

The podcast for project managers by project managers. “Driller Mike”, a tunnel boring machine drilling a 5 mile tunnel underneath Atlanta. Table of Contents 01:19 … The Project Story 02:38 … Meet Ade 06:28 … Project Objective 09:44 … CMAR 12:28 … Meet Bob 15:42 … Driller Mike 18:27 … Decision-Making Criteria 20:46 … The […] The post Episode 82 – Atlanta Watershed Project and Driller Mike appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

Well-know podcast personality and infectious disease doc, Dr. John Cmar, talks about ethics, skepticism, Tee Morris, Chuck E. Cheese, Facebook, Twitter, and having a sense of humor in a hospital setting - - and also debunks a bunch of vaccine concern theories.   Bumpers: Lowell Elementary Sheila Dee Michelle Middaugh   Original music by Jack Mangan Theme by STC

The current flu season is the worst in a decade, overwhelming emergency rooms and causing one in 10 American deaths in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Today on the show, Dr. John Cmar, an infectious diseases specialist, talks about the flu in Maryland and across the U.S., and he explains why some people die from it.Also on the show:* The CDC is facing fiscal problems and plans to pull back on its interventions overseas, including in some countries that have been hotspots for infectious diseases.* Plus, a study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reveals a 40 percent drop in government-funded clinical trials in recent years. Dr. Cmar comments on both developments. He is based at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and comments about medical news from time to time.Links:http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-hs-flu-season-20180126-story.htmlhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-hs-child-flu-death-20180206-story.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/02/cdc-funding-pandemics/552224/http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-hs-nih-clinical-trials-20180213-story.html

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is one of the busiest places on the planet. It has been in operation, educating public health officials and doctors, conducting research and saving millions of lives, for 100 years. As part of its centennial commemorations, the staff at Bloomberg compiled a list of 100 objects that shaped public health over the last century. We go over some of them — from the obvious to the obscure — with our health contributor, Dr. John Cmar of Sinai Hospital.Links:http://www.globalhealthnow.org/100-objectshttp://www.lifebridgehealth.org/Main/LifeBridgeHealthPhysicianDirectory/Cmar-John-MD-651.aspx

“What’s the most gruesome thing you ever saw?” There’s a question you’ve always wanted to ask a doctor and probably never did. But a student in Leah Burchman’s 5th-grade class at Bollman Bridge Elementary School in Jessup, Maryland, didn’t hesitate to ask Dr. John Cmar for his ickiest memory. "My students are very curious individuals, and they love learning about all different types of subjects,” says Burchman, who teaches two English/language arts classes at the Howard County school.On today’s show, Dr. Cmar, who practices at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, answers health questions from Bollman Bridge 5th graders (1:45) while science educator and author John Monahan answers questions about dinosaurs, Earth and space posed by the 5th grade students of Rosemary Hazle, a teacher at Tunbridge Public Charter School in Baltimore (33:47). "My students are eager learners and a really fun group of kids. They will come up with great questions,” Hazle promised, and they did.We expect to do this again before school lets out later this month. In the next health/science episode of Roughly Speaking, Cmar and Monahan answer questions from 5th graders at Hillcrest Elementary School in Catonsville and Roland Park Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore.

FOCUS & Commitment Chris shares how being focused on lead generation with zero distractions is a key to his success.  The difference between 90% and 100% commitment is massive when it comes to results.   Showing up on time  Removing distractions during lead generation  Being on the phones at 8am    How to deal with CALL RELUCTANCE Being ok with rejection   Having fun  Building your mindset  Knowing your numbers     Keeping your vision board in front of you    NUMBERS – If I am talking with 100 people a day and not setting appointments I have a conversion problem. Once I realized I had a conversion problem I started practicing scripts my numbers became better.  ACCOUNTABILITY – Holds the individual to a standard    Chris describes how he set a goal to become rookie of the year and did it step by step   30 under 30 is next!! 

Flipping Boston's Peter Souhleris is a Reality TV star, Key note speaker, Real Estate Broker, Architectural designer, DJ and proud father and husband.David Hill interviews Peter Souhleris, a Keynote Speaker for the Healthy Homes Summit in March 2016.For more episodes, visit http://www.cmarealtors.org/

Overview of Worcester Healthy Homes Program    The Worcester Healthy Homes Program is the city based initiative to promote health and energy based housing development, renovation and repair to both owner occupied and investor owned properties.  The city currently ranks as the 5th oldest housing stock in the country and has an estimated $1,000,000,000 in deferred maintenance issues (major systems-roof, heating, plumbing, code).  Unlike the Metro Boston area which has seen extensive renovations and updates  of properties to current building codes to the majority of its housing stock due to demand, a large majority of Worcester property owners have taken a band-aid approach to maintenance and renovations which has led to an uptick in housing related health issues including lead poisoned children, pediatric asthma (10 schools have 25% of students missing over 20 days/year with asthma related issues), elder falls and pest related health +issues.  The City currently has a $3,700,000 in HUD Lead and Healthy Homes funding and as well a $6,000,000 Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund supporting this program.   The goal of Healthy Homes Program is to help owners through both funding and technical guidance better manage capital investment in their properties which will have a fivefold effect-   1. Decrease turnover rates of units due to unhappy/unhealthy tenants 2. Increase health of tenants which decreases public expenditures in  public healthcare, schools and inspectional services . 3. Stabilize the neighborhood values of properties (currently in many neighborhoods, capital investment in property has little effect on property value) 4. Decrease the overall housing cost burden of tenants (rent + utilities + housing related health care costs) 5. Promote Worcester as an attractive affordable live/work city

Cmar, the first call ever to be taken on the podcast and super-fan of the Exxilistas guest stars in this exciting Valentine's episode! Curl up with a box of wine and enjoy the loving words of the Rochester's leading podcast ladies! @exxilista

At last, it's the Incredible Hulk geekout!This is the same discussion that has already been run on the ADD Cast a few months ago, so if you have heard that episode, you do not need to download this episode (unless you want to hear our 15 minute intro).We start out talking about the movie (and the DVD) in totally non-spoiler mode. Then there are minor spoilers as we discuss the deleted scenes. Finally, we completely spoil the alternate opening and talk about what is hidden in the ice...The bulk of the episode is a discussion of the film recorded just after seeing it on opening day. Heather and I are joined by Paul Fischer, Martha Holloway, Thomas "Command Line" Gideon , Andrea, John Cmar, Sci-Fi Laura, Greg Wright, and the Command Line Canines. Many thanks to Thomas for opening Bit Bucket Labs to us, and letting us use his equipment (and drink his beer). Hope you enjoy the discussion. And if you want to pick up the DVD, check out the Grailwolf's Geek Store by going to grailwolf.com and clicking on the link at the left. Then click "New On DVD" and the date October 21st, 2008. All three versions of the DVD are listed at the top of that page.Let us know what you think of the movie, and the DVD.Hurdy gur,-Marc

Special LIVE edition from Dragon*Con Geo’s quick intro and 'splaining about Show 30 SHOW 30: Live Intro Brush with Famousness Grandma's Entertainment Report - Jessica Alba, Mike Myers - Chris Noth - Sex in the City - Joe Mantegna So... Where Ya Callin' From? with Uncle Thaddeus - Staeptinpü, Finland - [interrupted by Phil Collins] - cont. Self-referential entertainment universes more with Phil Collins Religious Moron of the Week - Coy C. Privette - Niasio Alfonso - [Larry Craig, honorable mention] - The Ghost Hunters Minoishe Interroberg's To Make with the Good English DragonCon Program is OK PIN, VIN, UPC, ATM, CD-Rom, LCD, RSVP, Verein Club,  Eat Your Cake, Have Your Cake Rupert McClannahan's Indestructible Bastards - James Guilders Ask George - Stan Freberg - 1 horse-sized duck vs. 10 duck-sized horses - dingus - hilarious injury - Python's Constitutional Peasant Show Close …special thanks to Cmar for being the Descant Cantor during Religious Moron of the Week, and to Derek and Swoopy for making this whole banana possible. ...................................... Mentioned in the show: Dragon*Con, Allison Smith on Ghost Hunters. And as always: George's blog, website, flickr, and myspace page. Have a comment on the show, a topic for Minoishe Interroberg, or a question for Ask George? Drop George a line at geo@geologicrecords.net or through his blog.