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In this engaging episode, host Mike Procee sits down with Olivia Brown from EllisDon, a trailblazer in the construction industry, to explore the company's innovative approach to technology and business development through its internal accelerator program. The discussion dives into how EllisDon harnesses its vast expertise to foster partnerships with tech startups, integrating cutting-edge solutions to enhance construction processes. Learn about the company's philosophy of openness and entrepreneurial enthusiasm and how it translates to practical successes in technology adoption and industry collaboration. Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Host:  Mike Procee is an entrepreneur, facilitator, innovator and problem solver. Working in the Calgary Energy Sector, Mike strives to build the innovation ecosystem and community. From his volunteer position on the Strategic Capability Network, where he founded the Calgary Innovation Peer Forum, to pursuing his DBA in Winter 2024, focused on innovation, Mike is pushing the thinking on what it means to be a corporate innovation practitioner.  Guest: Olivia Brown is the Digital Construction Manager at EllisDon, where she plays a pivotal role in driving digital transformation within the construction industry. With a keen eye for innovation and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance construction processes, Olivia has been instrumental in implementing the EllisDon Accelerator Program, the Pilot Program, and a variety of other strategic partnerships. Olivia brings a robust background in project management to her current role. Her extensive experience in managing complex projects has equipped her with the skills to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Her project management expertise has been crucial in coordinating digital transformation efforts across various departments and stakeholders within EllisDon. Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out. We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Show Links: EllisDon Accelerator    Show Quotes: "Openness and entrepreneurial enthusiasm really give our team the freedom to try new things and find innovative solutions." "Our accelerator allows us to leverage our construction knowledge to find mutually beneficial partnerships with startups." "The true magic happens when we solve real problems for customers and see natural adoption of technology." Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: New Idea Machine Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan  

Hammad Chaudhry is the Vice President of Innovation and Construction Technology at EllisDon.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Hammad talks about bringing new technologies to the construction industry and some of the most exciting innovations coming in right now. He also discusses the importance of implementing digital processes and capturing data, bringing in the right innovations at the right time, and more. Don't miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast takes on a more conversational tone as host Ken Rayner, IHSA's VP of Market Development and Communications, and Jennifer Kahn, EllisDon's VP of Inclusive Diversity, discuss diversity and inclusion. Jennifer shares her personal experiences with diversity and inclusion, stating that diversity is a fact but inclusion is a choice that requires intention and effort. Jennifer also explores the concept of privilege, a controversial term, and its potential to promote diversity and inclusion in its own way. Everyone has threads of privilege, both good and bad; however, it is important to acknowledge and understand where one holds privilege and how to share it with others. Ken discusses the role curiosity plays in fostering openness and embracing diversity in others' backgrounds. If we focus only on the first few layers when getting to know someone, we fail to fully understand their perspectives and experiences. Approaching diversity with a curious mindset can lead to a better understanding and appreciation for it.Jennifer discusses her role in diversity, equity, and inclusion at EllisDon, which involves finding the right balance for underrepresented individuals. She also raises key points for workplaces when it comes to diversity, such as creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their perspectives, and stressing the importance of supporting other diversity factors that may be invisible, such as neurodiversity and disabilities. Free ResourcesThe Role of Leaders in Building Inclusive WorkplacesPeople Try the "Check Your Privilege" TikTok ChallengeInclusive Diversity | EllisDonCanadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionDiversity and inclusion: A call to actionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Meet Geoff Smith, the Chair of EllisDon, a major player in Canada's construction industry with an impressive $5 billion in annual revenue and 4,000 employees. Geoff, who previously served as CEO for nearly 25 years, shares his experience in evolving EllisDon from a conventional general contracting firm to a diversified leader in construction. He discusses the challenges and strategies involved in this transformation, highlighting the importance of adopting innovative approaches, fostering a culture of trust, and integrating digital solutions. This episode provides valuable insights into driving change in a traditional industry, making it essential listening for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the dynamics of business adaptation and industry leadership.

Nick Gefucia, Vice-President of Affordable Housing at EllisDon, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about affordable housing, and the provincial government's goal of building 3.5 million units at an affordable level. Gefucia also breaks down what incentives exist to help developers want to build, as well as what else may help.

Are you looking to connect with key decision-makers and influencers within Toronto's built environment? Join more than 10,000 attendees, including Deloitte, RioCan, Broccolini, Ledcor, EllisDon, Multipliex, Colliers and more, at The Buildings Show, taking place November 30 – December 1. Across three days, The Buildings Show features countless networking opportunities like Hard Hat Happy Hour, educational sessions covering the topics that matter most to you – how to run an effective business, high performance construction projects, and looks into new legislation and changes to buildings codes – as well as more than 500 exhibitors on the expo floor to source new products from. If that's not enough to convince you, mention code CONSTRUCTIONLIFE when registering and you'll save 10% off you Buildings Show pass. Register online at www.TheBuildingsShow.comSeaf Alshannaq from Eternal Green Landscaping joins us to talk about landscaping and ambitious business. He tells about being written off for being too young, keeping employees invested, focusing on clients who want quality, and trusting other people with his business. We also discuss weather-based business, grass maintenance, snow removal, fuel prices, interlocking and the value of people. Be inspired by this young business owner on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Eternal Green Landscaping? Check out their website, EternalGreenLandscaping.ca, or all over social media at @EternalGreenLandscaping. Reach out over the phone at 647-572-4456, or over email at EGLscaping@gmail.com. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

Episode Summary In this episode, Craig Applegath speaks with Mark Gaglione, Co-Director of Construction Sciences at EllisDon Construction and a proponent of sustainable mass timber. They discuss the environmental impact of mass timber, strategies to enhance the cost-effectiveness of mass timber construction, and the current challenges hindering the widespread adoption of mass timber, particularly in Canada. In This Episode Initially trained as an engineer, Mark Gaglione spent the early part of his career in private real estate development. Now with EllisDon, Mark leads the Building and Material Sciences team where he is focused on accelerating the adoption of emerging construction technologies and supporting construction operations nationally. Mark has played a central role in the proliferation of mass timber within EllisDon and is passionate about low-carbon building solutions. Connect with Mark - LinkedIn - Mark at EllisDon Resources Mentioned in This Episode Construction Physics - Table of Contents is a great place to start: https://constructionphysics.substack.com/p/construction-physics-table-of-contents FP innovations CLT handbook: https://web.fpinnovations.ca/clt/ Ricky McLain: https://www.youtube.com/@MassTimberHowTos

Are you looking to connect with key decision-makers and influencers within Toronto's built environment? Join more than 10,000 attendees, including Deloitte, RioCan, Broccolini, Ledcor, EllisDon, Multipliex, Colliers and more, at The Buildings Show, taking place November 30 – December 1. Across three days, The Buildings Show features countless networking opportunities like Hard Hat Happy Hour, educational sessions covering the topics that matter most to you – how to run an effective business, high performance construction projects, and looks into new legislation and changes to buildings codes – as well as more than 500 exhibitors on the expo floor to source new products from. If that's not enough to convince you, mention code CONSTRUCTIONLIFE when registering and you'll save 10% off you Buildings Show pass. Register online at www.TheBuildingsShow.com Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight joins us to talk about owning your crap and fixing the money. Tom teaches us to take responsibility for our success, to show our values on social media, to prioritize our time, and to honour our standard. For some powerful reminders you need, tune in to this inspiring episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in The Contractor Fight? Check out their websites TheContractorFight.com and SellUnafraid.com, or find Tom on Instagram @RealTomReber. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

Are you looking to connect with key decision-makers and influencers within Toronto's built environment? Join more than 10,000 attendees, including Deloitte, RioCan, Broccolini, Ledcor, EllisDon, Multipliex, Colliers and more, at The Buildings Show, taking place November 30 – December 1.Across three days, The Buildings Show features countless networking opportunities like Hard Hat Happy Hour, educational sessions covering the topics that matter most to you – how to run an effective business, high performance construction projects, and looks into new legislation and changes to buildings codes – as well as more than 500 exhibitors on the expo floor to source new products from.If that's not enough to convince you, mention code CONSTRUCTIONLIFE when registering and you'll save 10% off you Buildings Show pass. Register online at www.TheBuildingsShow.comWealth Advisor John Durbano joins us to talk about doubling your money.He tells us about the biggest money mistakes, what to look for in investments, reducing taxes, protecting against creditors, and using your corporations to your benefit. Learn his fool-proof 50/30/20 rule and start using the systems of the 1% on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Connect with John Durbanoon on his website JohnDurbano.com, on Instagram @Johnny.Durbano, over email at John@SignatureWealth.ca and over the phone at 647-300-4495.Book your 30-minute consultation today. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast. Digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with both British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) president Chris Atchison and BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association president Kelly Scott about what their membership is doing both right now and in the upcoming recovery phase after wildfire season has ended. Atchison said one of the top priorities is to rebuild residences and other structures burned down in the fire and stressed that members of both the BCCA and the Southern Interior Construction Association have been directly affected by the wildfires and are working to rebuild their own communities. Scott pointed to the BC Roadbuilders cooperation with areas affected by the wildfires in deploying heavy equipment and noted roads will need to be repaired post-wildfires as they were put under extra strain by firefighting vehicles, evacuations and extreme heat. We also have headlines from both the Daily Commercial News and the Journal of Commerce including about former EllisDon president Geoff Smith's new mission to embrace digitalization, the Residential Construction Council of Ontario's upcoming summit on the province's ongoing housing crisis, VIA Rail spending $80 million to renovate heritage train stations in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Halifax and Quebec City and Warren's own story about the B.C. construction industry's wildfire response. You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous episode's interview with ConstructConnect chief economist Alex Carrick and senior economist Michael Guckes to discuss interest rates and their effect on the construction economy is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services Geoff Smith's next mission: digitization RESCON's upcoming housing summit will provide update on Ontario's ongoing housing crisis B.C. construction industry steps up to wildfire threat and aftermath VIA Rail continues heritage station upgrades

In this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, host Wendy Hobbs speaks with Mykola Pulnyev, PQS about Modified Design Build Projects. • Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F) • Producer: Ryan Schriml • Guest: Mykola Pulnyev, PQS About Our Guest: Born in Ukraine, Mykola embarked on his journey to become a mechanical engineer before migrating to Toronto in 2002. His initial foray into the Canadian job market saw him working on a construction site alongside a Ukrainian plumber. His determination and passion to construction led to his enrollment at George Brown College in 2004 to study Construction Engineering Technology. An influential figure in his academic journey was Clint Kissoon, a construction cost estimation professor, who guided him to join the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) in 2006. Mykola achieved his Professional Quantity Surveyor designation in 2014, demonstrating his steadfast commitment to his craft. Upon graduation, Mykola's professional career took flight as a Junior Estimator for a family-owned design-builder firm in Barrie, Ontario. His career trajectory included roles in prestigious firms such as AECOM, AMEC, Turner & Townsend, Faithful + Gould an SNC Lavalin company, and finally EllisDon. Mykola contributed to the Toronto-York-Spadina Subway Extension, Maple Leaf Foods Processing Facility, Bay Adelaide East Tower, and the Darlington Nuclear Power Plant Refurbishment. Today, Mykola serves as the Prime Contract Director for the EllisDon-EBC Joint Venture Saguenay, Quebec office, continuing his legacy of QS excellence. For complete show notes, go to ciqs.org/podcast

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with construction leaders at the Vancouver Regional Construction Association's Construction Leadership Conference, held from May 4th to May 5th in Whistler, B.C. In the first set of interviews, Warren spoke with Maxwell Floors president Rick Wagner, Fraser River Pile and Dredge president Sarah Clark and EllisDon senior vice-president for Western Canada David McFarlane from the “VRCA Legends” panel about their early days in the industry, what they wish they'd known when they started and what they've learnt through the years rising through the construction industry. The second set of interviews are from the “We're all in this together: Risk mitigation, Transfer, and Management” panel featuring BC Construction Association industry standard practices consultant Katy Fairley, University of British Columba project services architect Jay Hiscox and Western Pacific Enterprises LTD vice-president Derek Fettback. You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous episode covering the Vancouver ceremonies of the 2023 Day of Mourning is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services

Atlantic Construction Podcast - In Association with Procore Technologies https://www.procore.com/en-caOn today's episode we are joined by Travis Rudolph - Chief Estimator (EllisDon) & Shaun Stiles - Senior VP & Area Manager - Atlantic Canada (EllisDon).EllisDon, is an employee-owned, $5 billion-a-year construction services company that has grown exponentially beyond its modest origins in London, Ontario. With over 5,000 salaried and hourly employees across fifteen national and international offices, EllisDon has become a leader in every sector and nearly every facet of the construction industry. EllisDon has positioned itself as a ‘Cradle To Grave' Services Provider with guaranteed performance outcomes through its Capital Services, Facilities Management, and Sustainable Buildings Divisions. EllisDon is determined to lead the coming disruption in the construction sector, having recently created pioneering initiatives in Energy Management, Smart Buildings Software and Data Analytics.Find ACP on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlanticconstructionpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlanticconstructionpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlanticconstructionpodcast/?viewAsMember=trueTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atlanticconstructionpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/ACP_PodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atlanticconstructionpodcast/videosFind EllisDon on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellisdoncorp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellisdoncorporation/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellisdon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllisDonYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ellisdonWebsite: https://www.ellisdon.com/

Jelena Madzarevic is a building and material sciences specialist at EllisDon, a very well-known global construction company. Jelena earned her Bachelor of Science from Toronto Metropolitan University with a chemistry major and a physics minor. She then went on to earn a Master of Building Science, also from TMU. In her current position, Jelena conducts design reviews and risk advisements, amongst many other responsibilities in the construction services division. In this conversation, Jelena talks about the many opportunities that chemistry has to offer. A career in construction is quite untraditional for a chemistry major, yet so applicable. Tune in to learn how Jelena was able to merge her passions for chemistry, engineering, and physics through building science as a woman in construction.   Produced by Ment Projects. Follow us on @mentprojects on all social media platforms for updates and more mentorship resources. Visit our website to learn more about our mission and services. Episode transcript 

We can't end homelessness if we don't prevent it from happening in the first place. Justin Sage-Passant and his team at Covenant House Toronto not only understand this, but are taking huge strides in preventing young people from experiencing homelessness. He joins us on the podcast to discuss their new prevention initiatives, Diversion, Youth Reconnect and Family and Natural supports, and the difference they are making in the Toronto youth homelessness space. Thank you to EllisDon for sponsoring this week's podcast.

There are many different cultures within the construction industry. How do we navigate them—and communicate with each other—successfully? Join host Todd and guest Angelo Suntres as they discuss the “human side of construction,” ways in which we're warming up to technology, and what the “next steps” look like for the industry as a whole.   Angelo Suntres is an MEP Manager at EllisDon. He is a passionate leader in the construction industry with 16 years of experience designing and building in the ICI sector. He has represented both contractors and owners and understands the struggles from both sides of the fence. Angelo believes that focusing on the human principles of connection including effective communication and fostering healthy relationships is a critical part to ensuring a successful future for the construction industry.

For this issue of “Knowledge Counts”, we are speaking with three CIQS members who share the path they took to join CIQS and earn their designations. • Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F) • Producer: Ryan Schriml • Guests: Mykola Pulnyev, Kelly Parker, Michael Gabert About Our Guests: Mykola Pulnyev, PQS, MRICS, PMP, GSC was born in Ukraine, where he lived until he moved to Toronto with his family in 2002 in pursuit of new opportunities. He started off working in construction with a Ukrainian plumber while taking English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at night. In 2004, he was accepted into the Construction Engineering Technology program at George Brown, where he took a construction cost estimation class. His instructor inspired him to join CIQS as a student member and he earned his PQS in 2014. “I have always wanted to be associated with landmarks that will remain on the Canadian landscape for generations.” At the time of this interview, he was the preconstruction manager at EllisDon in Ottawa. Currently, he is the commercial director for EllisDon in Chicoutimi, QC. Kelly Parker, PQS has over 25 years of experience working as a contractor's mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) quantity surveyor in the UK before relocating to Canada and joining Tech-Cost in 2015 as an M&E cost consultant. As a “poacher turned gamekeeper”, she understands how services are installed on-site, which is key when preparing estimates and reviewing change. Growing up, she saw herself as working in a bank or possibly being a brick layer. When her father told her that quantity surveying was a good profession, she “decided to count the bricks instead of laying them.” She volunteers as a CIQS Ambassador and sits on the CIQS education committee, and she is excited about promoting the Institute and quantity surveying as a strong career choice. “As quantity surveyors, the world is our oyster and we are limited only by our own beliefs.” Michael Gabert, PQS(F), MRICS, GSC is the director for BTY's Prairie's region, specializing in Lender's Technical Advisory, Independent Certification, Payment Certification and Cost Management services for public authorities, owners, developers, architects and financial institutions. His experience encompasses independent costing, compliance review, preparation, and certification of substantial and total completion on major projects. He has worked in a wide variety of project sectors, including airports, health care centers, waste-water treatment plans, highway and bridge projects. “There is so much to learn in this profession. You go to work every day knowing that you will learn something new.”

This week's construction tech news with Jeff Sample (@IronmanofIT), and Jonathan Marsh (@ErieForage) Featuring: - Interview with Hammad Chaudhry from EllisDon - Construction Tech News of the Week Follow @TheConTechCrew on social media for more updates and to join the conversation! Listen to the show at http://thecontechcrew.com Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com or follow @TheConTechCrew on Twitter.

Watch on Youtube.Jennifer Kahn has been working at Ellis Don for more than a decade, focusing on inclusion, diversity and  people and culture.  In April, she was named Vice President with that same portfolio.  “I am proud to be part of the ongoing education, awareness and real conversations on Inclusive Diversity at EllisDon,” she says. “As a working mother of two boys, a visible minority with immigrant parents, who's married to a Canadian Muslim, diversity is part of my everyday life and I hope to continue to provide a safe space for all employees to feel seen and heard.”  She joins us to discuss all those issues with a candidness and perspicacity we think you'll enjoy.

This week on TCR Express digital media editor Warren Frey talks with Journal of Commerce staff writer Russell Hixson about his recent talk with Gensler, the global design firm that's working on a new kind of laboratory configuration that takes new factors such as COVID-19 and outside ventilation into account amongst other factors. Russell also attended the recent Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – British Columbia transportation conference which addressed infrastructure concerns after B.C. was slammed with devastating floods last November which wiped out many major bridges and highways. Daily Commercial News staff writer Don Wall reported on a recent panel discussion on workplace diversity and inclusion in the construction sector that featured Jennifer Khan, Head of Inclusive Diversity at EllisDon, and Nour Hachem-Fawaz, President and Founder of Build a Dream. DCN staff writer Angela Gismondi also covered sessions from the Ontario Road Builders' Association Summit last week and spoke with Andy Manahan, former head of the Residential and Civil Alliance of Ontario. You can listen to The Construction Record and TCR Express on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. You can listen to last week's episode of TCR Express here and our most recent Construction Record podcast featuring Scott Chatterton of BIMOne here. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week. DCN-JOC News Services

In this podcast I talk with Geoff Smith, CEO and President of EllisDon. Geoff is the President & Chief Executive Officer of EllisDon, an employee-owned, $5 billion-a-year construction services and technology company. In the world of Climate Change mitigation, Geoff Smith is probably best known for his leadership of the Carbon Impact Initiative – A Building Industry-Led Action Plan in Support of Canada's International Climate Change Commitments. In our conversation, Geoff and I talk about how climate change and carbon emissions came to be such an important concern for Geoff, and what EllisDon is trying to do about it; what the construction industry can do to make a difference in moving the needle on carbon emissions; the big efforts EllisDon is making to tackle the opportunities and challenges associated with Mass Timber given its potential to significantly reduce embodied carbon and lock up carbon; and what will be required to actually meet our commitments to the Paris agreement and reduce carbon emissions before it is too late. We also talk about losing hope and what we need to do about it. I have known and worked with Geoff for many years and have come to admire him as both one of the Construction Industry's most respected leaders, but also as a great guy. He is one of those rare people, who is successful, intelligent, and incredibly competent, while also having a real sense of humility, and a wonderful sense of humour. These are the qualities that have made him such an effective industry leader and innovator and why I wanted to interview him for this podcast. I hope you enjoy our conversation!                                             -------------------- You can read more about this podcast in the podcast's Show Notes.  Please Support this Podcast: The Twenty First Century Imperative podcast relies entirely on user support. If you find it valuable please consider supporting us by becoming a patron at our TFCI Patreon Page. And we now have a new TFCI Online-shop, with all the proceeds going to cover our production costs!  And It has some great products for you! We have organic, fair-trade t-shirts and hoodies, as well as non-toxic BPA-free coffee containers, with great graphics! So, if you like the podcast, please think about helping us out by buying a t-shirt, hoodie or mug for you (and one for each of your friends!!!)  

ULI Toronto was pleased to host its 11th annual Fireside Chat with Geoff Smith, the President and CEO of EllisDon on the evening of February 20th, 2019. Over 350 attendees joined together that evening to learn more about EllisDon's humble beginnings, the importance of company culture and leadership, and Smith's insights into the future state of the industry. EllisDon is an employee-owned, $4 billion-a-year construction services company that has grown exponentially from its modest origins in London, Ontario. Founded by two brothers in 1951, Don Smith (Geoff's father) and David Ellis Smith, the company's first project was a small London, Ontario schoolhouse.

Howard Green interviews EllisDon CEO Geoff Smith, who talks about his odyssey from mama's boy to digital maverick in the construction business started by his father and uncle in 1951. Smith tells Green how being ‘an unapologetic corporate socialist' is the right and moral way to run a massive construction company.

On this episode of TCR Express Journal of Commerce staff writer Russell Hixson talks to Warren Frey about the recent cancellation of a wastewater treatment plant in North Vancouver, B.C. worth almost $1 billion. Russell details the back and forth between Acciona, the company contracted with building the plant and the Metro Vancouver Regional District which terminated the contract. Daily Commercial News staff writer has stories about both EllisDon's work on the Canadian Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai and is covering the first annual Women in Construction webinar on Oct. 20 presented by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario. Staff writer Don Wall has a story about non-residential construction employers benefiting from a major drop in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) premium rates next year. You can listen to The Construction Record and TCR Express on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section and you can hear last week's  episode of TCR Express here. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week. DCN-JOC News Services

This week on TCR Express digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Journal of Commerce staff writer Russell Hixson about the recent release of part one of our Cracks In the Foundation series along with what he's working on for the second part of the series in October. Russell's also working on a story about a New York and New Jersey based company that's using technology to stop harassment in the workplace and on the job site. Daily Commercial News staff writer Angela Gismondi is following up on a story she wrote last week about the untimely death of 30-year-old carpenter Samuel Boakye who was shot and killed on Sept. 7 in Toronto and she talked to both Boakye's business partner and Chris Campbell, the head of diversity and inclusion for the Carpenter's Union. Daily Commercial News staff writer Don Wall Is writing about Ontario's construction industry moving towards mandatory vaccinations including PCL Construction and EllisDon, Canada's largest general contractors along with a COVID-19 vaccination survey launched by eight major contractor associations. Our CanaData quick hit series continues with a short interview with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto who will be speaking at the virtual conference on Sept. 29 about the effects of the pandemic on how we work, live and consume. You can listen to The Construction Record and TCR Express on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section and you can hear last week's episode of TCR Express here. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week. DCN-JOC News Services

On this episode of TCR Express, Journal of Commerce staff writer Russell Hixson talks about some of the stories he's been working on, including a proposed high speed rail line between Edmonton and Calgary which if approved would be built by Aecom and EllisDon. Russell is also writing a story about how the wildfires in British Columbia and spiking lumber prices are connected. Warren also has a story about a recent report from Canada's Oil and Natural Gas Producers (CAPP) about reduction of emissions intensity in oil and gas operations. Warren spoke to CAPP vice president of oil sands and fiscal and economic policy Ben Brunnen and you can both read a story about the report and tune in to an interview with Brunnen on this Friday's edition of the Construction Record podcast. Daily Commercial News staff writer Angela Gismondi is working on a two-part series two part series about a drywall and acoustics training program that is being offered in Thunder Bay ont. For citizens from nine first Nations communities in the area. The Ontario Ministry of Labour training and skills development is holding a public consultation on improving health and safety requirements for tower cranes and Angela will talk to Gowling WLG about how construction firms can submit feedback. You can listen to The Construction Record and TCR Express on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section and you can hear last week's episode of TCR Express here and make sure to tune into this Friday's Construction Record podcast all about digital documentation via the blockchain. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week. DCN-JOC News Services

Nick Gefucia is a lawyer and Vice President of Affordable Housing with EllisDon Capital where he provides leadership to EllisDon's dedicated national affordable housing team, EllisDon Community Builders. Nick is an experienced project development professional having led the commercial and legal aspects in a multitude of infrastructure and real estate transactions across Canada. We talk to Nick about how Community Builders is delivering affordable housing to folks and the gaps they're trying to fill in the crisis.

On this week's episode of TCR Express digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce daily news editor Lindsey Cole about some of the current construction stories happening right now in Toronto including EllisDon and other companies partnering up to provide their employees with COVID-19 vaccinations and an upcoming story about a student at Cambrian College who won a recent competition with a construction start-up company solely run and operated by women. We also have updates from staff writer Angela Gismondi about a complex EllisDon mixed-use project in Dubai and an interview with Alcumus North America CEO Tyler Davey about the pain points face because of an inability to aggregate and analyze key safety metrics. Staff writer Don Wall also has a story about a recent panel featuring Cement Association of Canada vice-president Adam Auer who said his association welcomes new sustainability mandates from the federal government. You can listen to The Construction Record and TCR Express on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section and you can hear last week's TCR Express here and stay tuned Friday for our weekly Construction Record podcast. DCN-JOC News Services

Black Canadians have been part of our construction industry for as long as there's been one, including many Black-owned contracting businesses. Now, a new organization known as the Afro-Canadian Contractors Association has come along to raise awareness of the good work they do, promote their inclusion and fair treatment and to help its members take advantage of the opportunities out there in our industry. Some grotesque incidents at Ontario jobsites last year attracted revulsion across the country, promoting construction leaders as high up as Geoff Smith at EllisDon to call for a focus on eliminating racism in Canadian construction. So it seemed like a good time to invite the president of the ACCA, Sephton Spence, to join Fenestration Conversations to tell us all about the new association and the proud history of Black construction work in Canada.

Black Canadians have been part of our construction industry for as long as there's been one, including many Black-owned contracting businesses. Now, a new organization known as the Afro-Canadian Contractors Association has come along to raise awareness of the good work they do, promote their inclusion and fair treatment and to help its members take advantage of the opportunities out there in our industry. Some grotesque incidents at Ontario jobsites last year attracted revulsion across the country, promoting construction leaders as high up as Geoff Smith at EllisDon to call for a focus on eliminating racism in Canadian construction. So it seemed like a good time to invite the president of the ACCA, Sephton Spence, to join Glass Talk to tell us all about the new association and the proud history of Black construction work in Canada.

In this week's episode of TCR Express, Journal of Commerce staff writer Russell Hixson looks at an innovative Alberta residential energy project as well as a look at the recent BC Speech from the Throne. We also have updates from Daily Commercial News staff writers Don Wall and Angela Gismondi about recent stories they're working on ranging from Ontario's vaccination protocols to digital transformation in the province's construction industry. Amongst the projects covered in the throne speech were the George Massey Tunnel, an aging piece of Vancouver infrastructure that has gone through several previous permutations as provincial governments tried to modernize or replace the structure.  Russell's also working on a story about a Southern Alberta Institute of Technology project involving a dwelling that produces more energy than it consumes all while meeting the Living Building Challenge to create a truly sustainable and non-toxic structure. Don's vaccine protocol story looks at how Ontario's Building Trades council is examining the various unions setting up their own clinics and they are wondering whether these would fit into the new provincial rules. He also recently wrote about trenchless technology and how it can replace open-cut excavation. Angela is covering subjects as varied as EllisDon's seventieth anniversary, an Ontario General Contractors Association last week. It focused on digital transformation and she's working on a story about two recent university grads who have launched an innovative new tool for the beneficial reuse of excess soil. You can listen to The Construction Record and TCR Express on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section and you can hear last week's TCR Express here. Stay tuned next week for a look at the federal budget and its implications for the construction industry. DCN-JOC News Services

Taking Chances: Innovation and Success at EllisDon

This week The Construction Record podcast brings together Journal of Commerce digital media editor Warren Frey and staff writer Russell Hixson and Daily Commercial News staff writers Angela Gismondi and Don Wall to discuss Buildings Week, the virtual conference that brings together The Buildings Show and Buildex Alberta into a virtual conference spanning construction, architecture, development and the wide-ranging issues facing the industry such as the pandemic, changing financial issues and the rise of digitization. The group covered sessions ranging from how the concrete industry has dealt with the COVID-19 crisis, modernization and the evolving state of procurement, and the need for systemic change in the industry as it wrestles with racist incidents which emerged in the last year, as well as talking about the future of conferences once the pandemic has passed. Angela also covered EllisDon president Geoff Smith's keynote where he addressed these issues and other matters affecting the industry along with the opportunities that come with uncertainty. We've included segments of his presentation in the podcast. Be sure to tune in next week as we celebrate the 100th episode of The Construction Record!

Dr. Beatrix Dart served for seven years as the Associate Dean, Executive Degree Programs at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. As Professor of Strategy at Rotman, Beatrix teaches Management Consulting and Strategy. She joined the Rotman School of Management in 2000 following a successful career with McKinsey & Co.  In the public realm, she served on advisory committees for ministries, co-chaired Canada's first women-only trade mission to Japan, and is on the advisory board for UN Women in Canada. Since founding it in 2008, Beatrix is the Executive Director at Rotman's Initiative for Women in Business, focusing on advancing women in management. She has won many awards for her work among them the “WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100” award in 2016. Further accomplishments include being a founding member and country lead of The 30% Club Canada, working with over 180 CEOs and board chairs as members supporting the campaign to advance women on boards and senior management roles.  She also co-chairs the Canadian Gender and Good Governance Alliance, which she initiated in 2017. Additionally, she serves as a corporate director at EllisDon, one of Canada's largest construction companies, and on a number of non-profit boards. Contact Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrix-dart-2114701/ LinkedIn Initiative for Women in Business: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/initiative-for-women-in-business/ Twitter Initiative for Women in Business: https://twitter.com/RotmanWomen Back To Work Digital Program: https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/ProfessionalDevelopment/InitiativeForWomenInBusiness/Programs/Back-to-Work_digital Topics we talked about:  11:58 Rotman School Initiative for Women in Business - the beginning 14:50 Rotman School Initiative for Women in Business - various programs for different life stages 19:23 Back to Work (BTW) Digital Program 22:25 BTW Digital Program: Partnership with companies 27:45 BTW Digital Program: Short consulting project 29:20 BTW Digital Program: Networking events 30:28 Transferable soft skills  37:15 Back to Work Conference  

This week on The Construction Record podcast, Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce national managing editor Vince Versace and Journal of Commerce digital media editor Warren Frey take a look at the response across the Canadian construction industry to the protests in the United States and Canada in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of the Minneapolis police. Many construction associations and companies tweeted their support for the Black Lives Matter movement on Jun 2 with a “blackout tile” graphic and others such as the BC Building Trades and EllisDon released statements in support of the movement. Vince and Warren also discuss how they've seen the industry change over time, though there's still a long way to go before the industry reaches its goals regarding diversity. Vince also spoke to Sean Reid, who has spent time in both the technology and construction industries and says the two industries should be allies, not enemies. Reid recently wrote an Industry Perspectives Op-Ed in response to Jim Balsillie's recent National Post editorial imploring the Canadian government to concentrate on digital technology over infrastructure. Reid also reflects on his time with the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada and his work with the Ontario construction industry.