Podcasts about GCS

Greg Cote Show: Chris Wittyngham joins us for a fun World Cup preview including our all-time Top 10 cups, plus Catchphrase Countdown #s 16 and 15 and more on new GCS 326 out now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Cote Show: Chris Wittyngham joins us for a fun World Cup preview including our all-time Top 10 cups, plus Catchphrase Countdown #s 16 and 15 and more on new GCS 326 out now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Cote Show: Izzy Gutierrez joins us, talks NBA Finals, Le Batard/Stugotz rift and more. Plus the Official World Cup Team of the Greg Cote Show, catchphrase countdown #s 18 and 17 and more on new GCS 325 out now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Cote Show: Izzy Gutierrez joins us, talks NBA Finals, Le Batard/Stugotz rift and more. Plus the Official World Cup Team of the Greg Cote Show, catchphrase countdown #s 18 and 17 and more on new GCS 325 out now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three years into a Denver luxury redevelopment, Paul DeSalvo knows what real estate development mistakes actually cost. Paul, a Denver real estate investor and broker, is back to walk through every one of them. In this episode, Paul returns to update host Chris Lopez on a sweeping redevelopment in Berkeley, Denver — a 1902 Victorian transformed into a 5,500 sq ft, 6 bed/6 bath luxury home with an 850 sq ft ADU and 3-car garage. He shares what went well, what hit hard, and what every investor should know before breaking ground on a project like this. The budget surprises alone tell the story. A foundation that needed a full rebuild added $75,000 to the project. An asbestos mass spill ran $30,000. Denver’s Affordable Housing fee — charged on any addition over 400 sq ft — came in at $25,000, a cost neither Paul nor his GC had flagged. A new water line tap added another $12,000. Combined with items left off the original budget entirely and inflation across lumber, drywall, and appliances, the project pushed well past the original estimate. The contractor selection story is the most instructive of all the real estate development mistakes covered in this episode. Paul and Val interviewed five or six GCs. Most bids came back between $1.8M and $2.1M. One came back at $1.2M. They went with the low bid. That contractor’s experience turned out to be primarily remodels and pop-tops — not ground-up luxury construction. By the time the project wrapped, costs had converged right where the other bids landed. Paul walks through exactly what he would look for differently and why verifying the type of experience matters as much as verifying the experience itself. In this Episode: Why the lowest GC bid on a luxury build is often the most expensive choice How to verify contractor experience by project type, not just project count The Denver Affordable Housing fee and how it catches smaller developers off guard What scope creep actually looks like on a high-end redevelopment and how to manage it Why architect and builder coordination failures cost more than either party’s mistakes alone What has gone well on the project and what Paul is genuinely proud of Paul’s honest take on whether he’d take on a project like this again If you are planning a luxury build or any ground-up construction project in Denver, this episode is a practical field guide from someone who has lived every one of these real estate development mistakes and made it to the other side. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/C0VvCr-O_7w Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and project recap — Paul returns to update on his Berkeley, Denver build  01:15 – Off-market acquisition — how a neighbor relationship led to buying the 1902 Victorian  03:26 – Full project scope — 5,500 sq ft total, 6 bed/6 bath, ADU, 3-car garage, five fireplaces  06:30 – GC selection process — interviewing five or six contractors and how they made the call  07:49 – The experience gap — why pop-top and remodel experience doesn’t carry over to ground-up luxury builds  12:02 – Budget blind spots — items left off entirely, inflation, and the real cost of scope creep  15:15 – Denver’s Affordable Housing fee — an unexpected $25,000 charge tied to additions over 400 sq ft  16:50 – Asbestos mass spill and foundation rebuild — $30,000 and $75,000 in back-to-back surprises  18:24– What has gone well — design outcome, ADU pace, and finishes staying on schedule  19:44 – Advice for luxury builds — why low bid outliers deserve the most scrutiny, not the least  23:40 – Architect and builder coordination — why cohesive team relationships are as important as individual credentials  24:46– Paul’s outlook on future development — honest take on whether he’d do it again Links in Podcast Connect with Paul DeSalvo firehousehomes@gmail.com Fire on FIRE Investing https://fireonfire.org/ Paul co-founded Fire on FIRE Investing alongside fellow firefighter Jamin to help first responders build financial security through real estate. The organization offers one-on-one consultations and education covering single-family rentals, house hacking, multifamily, 1031 exchanges, and passive investing opportunities.

Want to learn more about Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in neuro? In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS speaks with physical therapist and former clinic owner turned digital health leader Sarah Anestam, PT, MSPT and practice owner Katie Wadland, PT, DPT, GCS about how the OneStep app and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) are transforming outpatient and home-based rehab. Sarah explains how OneStep uses smartphone sensors to turn everyday walking into objective gait and fall risk data, giving clinicians "gait lab in a pocket" insight into how patients move in real-world environments without extra hardware. Katie shares how her practice, Healthy Aging Physical Therapy, an outpatient-at-home practice has integrated OneStep to better serve older adults and people with neurologic conditions like Parkinson's disease, using the platform to track progress between visits, support home programs, and even synthesize large datasets for documentation and clinical decision-making. In the episode we'll break down the challenges and opportunities with different RTM systems, discuss the evolving RTM billing rules, give practical workflow tips, and demonstrate how RTM has created a meaningful new revenue stream while enhancing patient engagement, long-term monitoring, and community-based wellness initiatives such as fall prevention events. If you've wondered if RTM would work for your neuro clients and be worth your while, this is the episode for you! Healthy Aging is on FB, IG and Youtube @HealthyAgingPT HealthyAgingPT.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-anestam/ OneStep www.onestep.co

Claire Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of Siteline, but she started her career as a civil engineer and project manager at Tishman Construction — working on Hudson Yards and JP Morgan's corporate headquarters.In this episode, Claire talks about what she saw in the trenches, why Siteline was built specifically for subs (not GCs), and what it actually looks like when a contractor goes from scattered spreadsheets to a centralized billing system.She also shares her take on peer groups, the CFMA community, and why "this is just how the industry works" is the mindset holding construction financial management back.00:00 From Engineering to Project Management02:24 Identifying Industry Challenges05:25 Siteline: A Solution for Subcontractors08:49 The Importance of Community & Peer Support12:36 Lessons Learned & Writing for Professionals15:08 The Value of In-Person Connections19:32 What's Next21:13 Changing Mindsets in Construction FinanceLinksLearn more about Siteline: https://www.getsiteline.comConnect with Claire on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/construction-claireJoin CFMA: cfma.org#CFMA #VoicesofCFMA #ConstructionFinance #Subcontractors #CashFlow #LienRights #ConstructionTech #Siteline #ConstructionBusiness #FinancialManagement

In this high-yield, no-fluff episode, Dennis is joined by Dr. Michael Falk, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, former academic, and combat-experienced relief worker who has run airways in Haiti post-earthquake, Mosul during the ISIS fight, Ukraine, and Gaza. They break down exactly why pediatric airways are a completely different beast in prolonged field care and give you field-proven tactics that actually work when you're the only one there with a BVM and a prayer.Key Takeaways You Can Use TomorrowPositioning is everything: One to two inches under the shoulders (or whole body) prevents automatic obstruction from the massive occiput.Adjuncts > early tube: NPA or OPA + side-lying (gravity is your friend) can keep you from tubing in the field.Tube sizing rule: Child's pinky ≈ ET tube diameter. Depth = 3× tube size. Always go smaller — you can ventilate, you can't un-damage a ripped airway.Intubation mindset: Kid airway is more anterior and cephalad. Slow down, work your way in, or you'll be in the esophagus.GCS decision:

Pablo Barreiro of Fortec on childcare real estate, daycare deserts, preschool development, and the investment case for early education CRE.  The Crexi Podcast connects commercial real estate (CRE) professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence.   Pablo Barreiro started in real estate at 18 and spent years learning the business before co-founding Fortec: a Miami-based developer focused exclusively on early childhood education real estate. Since 2020 he has led more than $240 million in preschool developments across 14 states, building the case that childcare real estate deserves its own institutional asset class. In this episode, Pablo joins host Shanti Ryle to talk about what a childcare desert actually is, why 51% of the US lives in one, how Fortec underwrites and scales preschool developments nationwide, and why finding the right investors matters more than finding the right deal. Pablo Barreiro's background and path to founding Fortec Getting licensed at 18 and learning real estate before the degrees Why he pursued law and economics alongside development From general CRE to spotting the childcare niche in Hollywood, Florida What early childhood education real estate actually is Greenfield builds, retrofits, and repositioning mom-and-pop centers Why he went exclusively national instead of picking one market The social economic case: 40 jobs per preschool, community infrastructure Hiring local GCs and architects to earn community trust Spending on entitlements before acquiring the property The new $30M fund and the goal of becoming the institutional player What a childcare desert is: 3x demand for every available seat 51% of the US lives in a childcare desert 88% of employees late to work cite childcare issues How reducing rent helps reduce tuition for families The 5% tuition increase versus 8% cost increase problem The biggest investor misconception: this is not a standard triple net Children, jobs, and community impact — what makes this asset class different Where the need is greatest: follow the housing buildout Multifamily developers calling Fortec to handle the school component Permit timelines: 12 to 14 months total, six to eight of actual construction Construction costs: slight decreases giving some breathing room How to enter the childcare real estate space — capital network comes first The real risk: doing four deals and running out of investors What success looks like for Fortec in 10 to 15 years Rapid fire: invest in the company over any single deal Worst advice: find the deal first, find the money later Contrarian belief: preschool beats every other retail asset class   About Pablo Barreiro: Pablo Barreiro is the chairman and co-founder of Fortec, a Miami-based real estate developer focused exclusively on early childhood education real estate. He has played a pivotal role in helping define and scale this emerging sector, leading more than $240 million in developments over the past five years and drawing on more than two decades of commercial real estate experience as the niche has rapidly gained momentum nationwide. Under his leadership, Fortec has emerged as a category-defining platform in education-focused development, earning recognition as Best Developer by Aventura Magazine and ranking among the South Florida Business Journal's fastest growing companies. Pablo has also been individually recognized on Worth Magazine's Worthy 100 list for his impact and leadership in business. His work addresses critical infrastructure gaps such as child care and daycare deserts, while advancing a scalable investment model that aligns real estate performance with long-term community impact. A University of Miami graduate, Pablo holds multiple undergraduate degrees and a master's degree and earned his Juris Doctor from Florida International University. He has been a member of The Florida Bar since 2017, bringing a rare blend of legal and real estate expertise to complex, high-value transactions. His market insights and commentary have been featured in leading outlets, including CNBC, Bisnow, The Real Deal, and other real estate and business publications. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP271 Get a copy of John's slide deck here: https://trybta.com/DL271 If you're relying on leads coming in… you're already behind.In this episode, Breakthrough Academy Member John Malanchuk breaks down a proven approach to business development for contractors; one that goes beyond marketing and sales, and focuses on building real relationships that generate consistent, high-value work.Drawing from nearly 20 years in the commercial painting space and five years in the Breakthrough Academy contractor coaching program, John shares exactly how he:Builds long-term relationships with decision-makers (not just bids against competitors)Lands $100K+ projects through simple, repeatable outreachUses networking, presentations, and follow-ups to create predictable revenueTurns one meeting into multiple project opportunitiesStructures his CRM and pipeline to stay organized and consistentThis isn't theory—it's a boots-on-the-ground system you can start using immediately, whether you're in commercial or residential contracting. Key Takeaways:Business development is proactive relationship building, not reactive sellingThe goal is to get in before projects go to bid and become the trusted go-toConsistency beats intensity—just a few hours per week can transform your pipelineYour network is your biggest asset—leverage suppliers, GCs, and existing contactsFollow-up is everything (and most contractors fail here)00:00-Intro03:10-Target Diverse Commercial Verticals 11:40-Residential Business Development Strategies 16:36-Effective Practical Networking Tactics 20:28-Key Success Tracking Metrics 23:30-Avoiding Common Followup Mistakes 28:19-Real World Project Examples 38:46-Implementing CRM Pipeline Systems

Gustavo Flores Echaiz and Brandon Black are joined by Olaoluwa Osuntokun to discuss Newsletter #403.News● Binary fuse filters as an alternative to BIP158's GCS (19:05) Changing consensus● Post-quantum HD wallets with fallback SPHINCS keys (31:07) ● Discussion of a post-quantum output type (34:42) ● Proposal to embed post-quantum keys in tapscript without consensus changes (38:03) ● BIP54 demonstration of slow blocks on signet (43:28) ● Post-quantum BIP86 recovery using zk-STARK proofs of BIP32 seeds (1:05) Releases and release candidates● Core Lightning 26.04.1 (48:16) ● BTCPay Server 2.3.8 (50:15) ● BTCPay Server 2.3.9 (51:52) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #33671 (52:39) ● Bitcoin Core #34885 (58:01) ● Bitcoin Core #33920 (59:57) ● Bitcoin Core #34911 (1:02:00) ● BIPs #1548 (1:04:47) ● HWI #831 (1:08:17) ● BDK #2188 (1:09:11) ● BDK #2115 (1:10:14)

Ricky is the owner of East Coast Demolition, a third-generation abatement and demolition company serving North Carolina and Virginia. As he's taken over the business, he's focused on investing further in equipment, people, and safety to compete at a higher level with major GCs and the US Government. Follow Ricky on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/ricky-webb-650a64158/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BzjqQBTHYQ16HBkReJLpQfQ%3D%3D Learn more about East Coast Demolition at: https://www.eastcoastdemolition.com/ Want to better develop your civil construction workforce and leaders? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever been on a project where "commissioning" meant checking a few points and signing off, you've seen the problem firsthand.   Confusion between functional testing and commissioning shows up everywhere and it quietly impacts project outcomes, budgets, and your credibility.   In this episode, you'll start to see where the lines actually are and why understanding them changes how you show up on every job. This isn't about definitions. It's about protecting your work, setting expectations, and delivering buildings that actually perform.   Topics Covered Why functional testing and commissioning get mixed up on real projects Where responsibilities break down between contractors and commissioning agents How scope confusion impacts cost, timelines, and accountability The role you play in educating owners and project teams Why positioning commissioning correctly builds long-term trust   If you want to speak confidently with owners, GCs, and design teams, this is a conversation you need to hear.

This episode is brought to you by GPRS.GPRS helps keep your projects moving by locating what is hidden before you cut, core, drill, or trench. From ground-penetrating radar and utility locating to concrete scanning and 3D laser scanning, GPRS gives contractors better information before work starts.Learn more or request a quote here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/gprsON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCASTReady-mix producers are being asked for EPDs more often, especially on data center and large infrastructure projects.But what are EPDs?Who is asking for them?And why should a small producer care?In this episode, Seth talks with Leise Sandeman, co-founder of Pathways, about Environmental Product Declarations, life cycle assessments, carbon reporting, and how these requirements are starting to affect concrete bids.Leise explains EPDs in plain language: what data goes into them, how cement, aggregate, admixtures, water, fuel, electricity, and transportation all get measured, and why producers should not assume this is only a “green building” paperwork exercise.The big point?EPDs are becoming part of how some owners, GCs, and hyperscale data center companies compare concrete producers.And for smaller ready-mix companies, the risk is not just the carbon number.It is being left out of the bid entirely because they do not have the documentation ready.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhat is an EPD?Why are data center owners asking concrete producers for EPDs?How does a life cycle assessment connect to a concrete mix?What data does a ready-mix producer need to create an EPD?Why can two plants from the same producer have different EPD numbers?How much of a concrete EPD is driven by cement?Are owners comparing concrete producers against each other?Why might simply having an EPD help a producer win work in some markets?How could EPDs affect smaller 2-to-10-plant ready-mix operations?Why does Leise think EPDs are becoming more about business than climate messaging?CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro and Concrete Logic Podcast support 03:15 - Who Leise Sandeman is and what Pathways does 03:52 - What is an EPD? 04:35 - Who is asking for EPDs? 05:54 - Where EPDs came from and how LCAs fit in 06:48 - Comparing concrete to other materials and other producers 07:36 - How cement and material supplier data affect EPDs 08:33 - Why EPDs involve a lot of math and manual work 09:07 - Generic EPDs vs producer-specific EPDs 10:09 - The three major data inputs for a concrete EPD 11:24 - Why utility and grid data matter 12:07 - What owners and hyperscalers compare 13:48 - How far the life cycle assessment goes 15:28 - How cement EPDs are built 16:12 - Does the EPD stop at placement? 17:16 - End-of-life questions and future standards 18:42 - Concrete's carbon footprint vs material volume 20:29 - Why supplier choices can change the EPD number 21:21 - Why smaller producers need a simpler path 23:42 - Where EPD requirements may be heading 24:04 - Why EPD publishing is expected to grow 25:21 - Future inputs, fuels, SCMs, and supplier options 26:34 - How to contact Leise and PathwaysGUEST INFOLeise Sandeman Guest Profile: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/guests/leise-sandeman/CONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMYTired of getting your concrete education from a PowerPoint presentation given by some guy who has probably never stepped in mud?Or someone who does not know what diesel smells like next to that first chute of concrete in the predawn darkness?That is why Concrete Logic Academy exists.It is built by people who understand the field, the plant, the jobsite, and the real problems concrete professionals deal with every day.The courses are practical, direct, and built for people who want to apply what they learn right away.Inside the Academy, you get access to PDH courses, quizzes, resources, live Q&A, early access to podcast episodes, and a place to ask concrete questions without throwing them out into the LinkedIn circus.For a limited time, get free access to the Concrete Logic Academy here: https://www.concreteschool.co SUPPORT THE PODCASTThe Concrete Logic Podcast runs on a value-for-value model.If the show gives you something useful, send some value back.Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/Want to support the show another way?Check out KUIU through the Concrete Logic link: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/kuiuInterested in sponsoring the podcast or working with Concrete Logic Media? Email: seth@concretelogicpodcast.comCREDITSHost: Seth Tandett Producers: Jodi Tandett & Concrete Logic Media Music: Mike Dunton https://www.mdunton.com/WHERE TO FIND SETHConcrete Logic Podcast Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/Like, subscribe, comment, and share the episode if it helped you understand where EPDs are headed in concrete.

Michael Lucarelli joins to discuss his journey with Nitti Builders and the challenges of constructing the Formula One Miami track. He shares insights on race track construction, emphasizing quality, adaptability, and collaboration. The conversation covers training, consistency, and the shift to tilt-up construction, highlighting the importance of strong partnerships and risk mitigation. Michael compares roles of GCs, owners, and subcontractors, and the choice between subcontracting and self-performing at Nitti Builders. The episode wraps up with thoughts on new markets, technology advancements, and advice for the younger generation.

"Architects might start feeling useless."That's Dimitrie Stefanescu, founder of Speckle, on this week's Bricks & Bytes — on why GCs moving upstream into design is triggering an existential crisis across AEC.Joined by Jit Kee Chin, CTO of Suffolk Construction and co-founder of Suffolk Technologies, who just led Suffolk's investment into Speckle.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why 3D data is the missing infrastructure layer for AI in construction✅ The real reason design-build is eating traditional architecture✅ The most insane thing a customer has built on top of Speckle (yes, you'll want to hear this one)✅ What actually triggered a $B GC to bet on an open-source startupWatch now on YouTube and Spotify!#aec #construction #constructiontech #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #ai #vc

At Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas, Keith sits down with returning guest Woon Jung, CTO of Clumio, to break down their new GCS backup launch — and why "replication" and "backup" are not the same thing. They dig into the real failure domains that catch GCP-native organizations off guard, the operational reality of multi-cloud [...]

Why do Greenville County Schools need a large savings account? Learn how the GCS fund balance protects teachers, handles emergencies, and funds innovation.Episode Resources:GFOA Best Practices for Fund Balance ReservesGreenville County Schools Financial Transparency PortalInformEdscPublic Education PartnersSimple Civics:Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good GreenvilleGet in touchSupport Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contributionSign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.View our entire catalogueSimple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.

☎️ Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team HERE  EPISODE 439: Daaron Yester has been framing custom homes in Southern California's Coachella Valley for nearly 30 years. He had loyal crews, a strong reputation, and clients who kept coming back. He was also borrowing money to keep the business alive, undercharging on jobs, and trying to run every part of the company himself. Something had to change. In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, Todd sits down with Daaron Yester, owner of DYC Framing Inc., to trace the turning point that took him from financial stress and operational chaos to a business with clear roles, tighter numbers, and a schedule that actually leaves room for his life. Daaron shares how getting into his numbers revealed the markup problem he'd been avoiding for years, why clarifying roles for people already on his team was the move that freed him up most, and what it really looks like when your GCs are running your company instead of you.

In this special third installment of Suite Voices, featuring general counsels from The L Suite, Laura Belmont explores how organizations can adopt AI responsibly while balancing speed with strategic direction. Building on insights from earlier episodes, she emphasizes that AI success depends on aligning usage with business goals and governance frameworks—not just rapid deployment. Belmont highlights early risks such as “shadow AI” and underscores the importance of CFO–GC collaboration in evaluating financial and legal exposure. She also stresses continuous training and vendor scrutiny, while looking ahead to a future where GCs act as systems architects embedding accountability into AI-driven decision-making.

David Bloxham first appeared on The RAG Podcast in March 2020. That episode was recorded the week before the world went into lockdown. He had 130 staff, a fresh MBO behind him, and a business that was growing.Six years later, he is back. Same seat. Very different business.In the years since, David has navigated a pandemic, a post-COVID hiring boom, a brutal tech slump, and the rise of AI. Each time, his response was the same: strip the model apart and rebuild it stronger.GCS is now 100 people across 10 global offices, generating over 12 million in revenue with 95% coming from contract. 50% of the team now operates from offshore delivery centres in Cape Town, Mumbai, and Delhi. The permanent division that drove record numbers in 2022 has been deliberately wound down."Year on year, since 2019, our contract number has grown year on year. The perm has gone up and down, but the contracts kept rising."But perhaps the most striking part of this conversation is what comes next. David is building an AI-enabled recruitment tool designed to sit alongside his traditional business, one that could eventually generate the same revenue as his human team. He is not waiting for disruption. He is building it himself.WE COVER:How GCS went from 60/40 perm-contract split to 95% contract in under three yearsThe board-level conversation with nGAGE CEO Tim Cook that changed everythingWhy David cut his highest-performing permanent teams at their peakHow 50% of the workforce moved offshore and what the 120-120-120 delivery model looks like in practiceThe pivot from software development (47% of vacancies) to AI, cyber, and cloud (after coding roles dropped to 13%)Why fill rate matters more than job volume and the metrics David tracks at CEO levelThe GCS Leaders Series podcast and how 100+ episodes became a business development machineDavid's plan to build an AI recruitment tool that could cannibalise his own businessIf you have ever wondered whether resilience is a strategy or just a word people put on their LinkedIn profile, this episode has the answer. David Bloxham has been at the same company for nearly 30 years. He has rebuilt it three times. And he is about to do it again.__________________________________________Episode Sponsor: Remote RecruitmentHiring shouldn't be slow, stressful, or expensive. That's why there's Remote Recruitment — the smart hiring partner for modern businesses. They don't just help you find great people. They help you access elite South African talent that's ready to deliver. No PAYE. No NI. No bloated overheads. Just trained, remote professionals who integrate seamlessly into your team. Their process handles everything: sourcing, shortlisting, onboarding, and retention. Fully managed. Fully supported. Fully remote. And now, Remote Recruitments has entered a new chapter. From ops to admin, sales to strategy, we're helping businesses scale smarter with people they trust, at a cost they can afford. Clients have seen: * Up to **60% productivity boosts** * **300% ROI** on BD roles * **30% faster completion** of operational tasks No overhead burden. No talent shortage panic. Just growth-focused hiring that makes business sense. Remote Recruitment is your flexible hiring solution for the modern era. **RAG Listeners:** Get 5% off your first hire + a free strategy session at www.remoterecruitment.co.uk/rag __________________________________________Episode Sponsor: HoxoEvery recruitment founder is investing in LinkedIn.Spending thousands on Recruiter licences.Building connections. Posting content. Growing networks.But here's the question almost no one can answer:How much revenue is LinkedIn actually bringing into your business?Most founders have thousands of connections but no clear process to turn that attention into cash.That's the problem we solve.At Hoxo, we help recruitment founders build predictable revenue systems on LinkedIn, not just noise or vanity metrics.Our clients are turning LinkedIn into £100K–£300K in new billings within months, using their existing networks and a simple repeatable process.To show you how it works, we've created a short training video exclusively for RAG listeners.In less than 10 minutes, you'll learn:- Why most recruiters are getting zero measurable ROI from LinkedIn- How small, niche teams are generating consistent inbound demand- The 3X Revenue System we use to turn LinkedIn into a predictable cash-generating channelSo fill in the form today to see how this system could transform LinkedIn into your agency's most profitable channel: https://hubs.ly/Q03lBpYC0

Season 9 of Lessons I Learned in Law opens with a candid and wide-ranging conversation with Kevin Massie, Chief Legal, Risk, Governance and Compliance Officer at Imperial Brands PLC, a FTSE 30 business with 25,000+ employees globally.Just over a year into the role, Kevin reflects on stepping into one of the UK's most senior in-house legal positions and why the title alone doesn't guarantee influence.Kevin's first lesson centres on work-life balance, but not in the traditional sense. From late-night IPO drafting as a trainee in Canada to navigating a demanding first year as GC alongside personal challenges at home, he shares why balance isn't about rigid boundaries, it's about building structures that allow you to flex when life demands it.His second lesson is a pivotal leadership moment: realising that if you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room. Kevin explains how a near-miss on a major internal project reshaped his view of leadership, from proving individual brilliance to assembling and empowering people who think differently and better than you.The third lesson focuses on networking without agenda. Kevin recounts how a long-standing mentor invested in a relationship with no commercial expectation, a powerful reminder that authentic connection, not transactional networking, builds a durable career.Along the way, Kevin shares insights on succession planning, international mobility, building diverse leadership teams, and why lawyers must earn their seat at the table, it isn't automatically granted.About Heriot Brown: At Heriot Brown, we help lawyers find fulfilment in their careers. Beyond recruitment, we foster a thriving community of in-house legal professionals who share insights, experiences, and growth opportunities.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network.00:00 Genuine connection & networking mindset 00:52 Introduction – Kevin Massie, GC Imperial Brands 02:09 Scope of the GC role & global team structure 05:46 Icebreaker – Farming dreams & life in the Peak District 07:20 Lesson 1 – Work-life balance isn't binary 10:19 Setting boundaries & supporting junior lawyers 12:05 International career moves – Canada to Dubai to Cape Town 15:34 Lesson 2 – If you're the smartest in the room, leave 18:24 Leadership growth & building stronger teams 21:45 Succession planning & developing future GCs 26:43 Expanding remit – Risk, governance & board exposure 29:30 Earning a seat at the executive table 31:28 Lesson 3 – Networking authentically & giving back 35:04 Spotting real relationships vs transactional networking 37:29 GC Hot or Not – Legal conferences & business partnering 39:55 International mobility for in-house lawyers 41:05 US firms vs Magic Circle debate 43:01 Walk-on song & episode wrap-up  

What if the biggest crisis in construction isn't AI adoption, it's that we hand over $100M assets with no instruction manual?In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy sits down with David Niewiadomski, former Turner Construction executive turned Shadow Ventures operator, to answer a haunting question: if your building could talk, what would it say? The answer isn't pretty. "You don't do scheduled maintenance. You didn't check the caulk joints before the warranty expired. You take me for granted." Dave spent 17 years in the contractor trenches, pre-con, estimating, project management, and walked away to solve the data handoff problem that makes every asset transfer feel like buying a car with no owner's manual.The conversation weaves between tactical AI workflows (how to automate bid leveling in two weeks, why Claude told KP he was "out of his depth" and should call Barry) and systemic industry failures. Why do cars come with organized manuals regardless of manufacturer, but $100M buildings get handed over with incomplete data scattered across expired Procore servers? Why don't architects visit existing hospitals before designing new ones? Why do facilities teams get involved after walls are already placed? And why, when KP's uncle kept every oil change receipt in a three-ring binder to maximize car resale value, don't we track building maintenance the same way?Key topics covered:Why IT departments are the #1 barrier to AI adoption, not capability, cost, or interest, just permissionsHow Dave would automate bid leveling in two weeks using Claude Cowork if corporate let him tinkerWhy pre-con departments are perfect AI targets: small teams, high expertise, Excel-heavy workflowsThe moment Claude told KP to escalate to Barry because he was out of his depth—and what that means for mentoring juniorsIf your building could talk: "40% of my caulk joints are cracking and my exterior warranty just expired"Why cars have consistent owner's manuals but $100M buildings don't, the automotive vs. construction data gapHow organized building data determines which deals asset managers skip during due diligenceThe CapEx vs. OpEx disconnect: design teams optimize construction cost, ignore 20-year maintenance nightmaresWhy facilities teams review drawings after decisions are locked and walls are already placedThe hospital prototype problem: architects don't visit 50 existing hospitals to learn what breaks and what costs too muchWhy grocery store GMs kept selling corporate-spec'd deli coolers on eBay, and corporate couldn't update specs fast enoughHow technology creates deflation everywhere (Blockbuster to Netflix, $20 CDs to Spotify), except constructionWhy RFIs and change orders eat 10-20% of contract value, and AI's first impact will be waste reduction, not bid pricesWhether contractors will pass 30-40% AI cost savings to owners (answer: no, they'll pocket it until competition forces pricing down)Why mid-sized GCs will adopt AI faster than Turner, fewer people, less federal red tape, more agilityThe union robotics challenge: layout robots worked in NYC, but full automation requires labor negotiationWhy institutional knowledge walks out the door with employee turnover, and Procore data disappears when subscriptions endThe three-ring binder standard: why we track car maintenance for resale value but not $100M building systemsIf you're an owner frustrated by incomplete building handoffs, a contractor wondering where AI automation starts, or a facilities manager tired of inheriting broken systems with zero documentation, this episode will make you realize the problem isn't innovation, it's that we never solved basic organization.Listen now.BuildingWorks & Brookwood Sponsors

In this Frequently Asked Questions episode of The Mobilization Mindset, Scott Peper and Drew Aldridge answer common questions from contractors about pricing, financing, change orders, and leadership.They break down the realities contractors face when competing for work, managing risk, and making financial decisions that support long-term growth.In this episode, they discuss:• How contractors can compete when GCs appear to only care about price• Why performance and reputation can command stronger margins• The difference between being flexible and being weak with change orders• Why clear contracts and documentation protect your business• When debt can support growth—and when it becomes dangerousIf you want to grow your construction business while maintaining strong margins and financial discipline, this episode offers practical insights into the decisions contractors face every day.Submit your questions for future episodes by emailing marketing@mobilizationfunding.comLearn more: https://mobilizationfunding.com/Subscribe to the Mobilization Minute newsletter:https://mobilizationfunding.com/newsletter-subscriptions/

If contractors get 50% more efficient with AI, who captures the margin improvement?In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Nick tackle a question that went viral in construction circles: with all these AI companies raising capital to serve contractors, will owners and developers actually see lower costs? Or will GCs pocket the efficiency gains and maintain pricing power? The conversation spirals into economic theory, prisoner's dilemma dynamics, and why the WebMD playbook might predict construction's AI future.But the deeper thread is about what happens when an entire conservative industry, one built on stability, 401Ks, and predictable careers, gets blindsided by deflationary technology moving too fast to adapt. KP shares observations from an M&A conference where 200 AEC executives think AI is "ChatGPT helping me pack for trips," while tracking former firm owners coming off PE non-competes who could launch AI-native competitors overnight. Nick introduces a viral economic report painting a bleak 2028 scenario where AI delivers on all its promises but unemployment hits 10.2% and the S&P drops 40%.Key topics covered:Why construction AI companies target contractors, not owners, and who captures the ROI when margins improveThe prisoner's dilemma: will a mid-market GC defect and pass savings to clients to win volume?How one multifamily GC is guaranteeing outcomes by controlling supply chains and offering territory exclusivityThe WebMD precedent: doctors used it first, then consumers took control, will owners do the same with AI?Why 200 M&A conference executives had no idea what's happening in AI beyond trip-planning with ChatGPTThe 2028 economic doomsday scenario: AI succeeds, unemployment hits 10.2%, S&P drops 40%, software companies collapseWhy the rate of AI advancement is too fast for human adaptation, six Claude updates since January 12thHow KP is tracking former AEC firm owners coming off PE non-competes using Claude Cowork 24/7Why IT departments are the biggest barrier to AI adoption in conservative firmsThe "Friday AI Day" thesis: carve out four hours every Friday to tinker instead of leaving earlyWhy KP's 70-year-old brother-in-law (retired physician) wants to learn coding to pre-screen insurance denialsThe opposite of Y Combinator: an incubator in Costa Rica for retired people who want to build AI startupsThought experiment: 60-year-old contractor with hand tools vs. 35-year-old with power tools at identical pricingWhy experience + AI tools is the winning combination and what it means for next-generation knowledge workersThe impossible prediction: what jobs will exist for kids born in 2020?If you're a contractor wondering whether to pass AI savings to clients, an owner trying to figure out when pricing pressure arrives, or a knowledge worker in a conservative industry watching the future unfold too fast, this episode will challenge every assumption about who wins when technology moves faster than adaptation cycles allow.Listen now.BuildingWorks & Brookwood Sponsors

JMN is live at Timuquana Golf & Country Club – Principal Melissa Ilski, Guardian Catholic School, and Deacon Scott Conway, Superintendent of Catholic Schools discuss student success through Guardian Catholic School, and the school/community engagement dynamic. Today's Ron Townsend Golf Classic charity tournament raises funds to provide educational resources for GCS.

JMN is live on location at Timuquana Golf & Country Club -- Ron Townsend, the Golf Classic namesake, first Black member of Augusta National, and former President of Gannett, joins JMN to discuss the tournament's history, and legacy of fundraising for Guardian Catholic School. Jaguars HOF kicker Josh Scobee, a long time advocate for GCS, shares the segment and serves as co-chair for this year's tournament. Visit GUARDIANCATHOLIC.COM to learn more.

JMN is Live on Location at Timuquana Golf & Country Club – Shironda Jones, Director of Advancement, joins JMN to discuss today's charity golf tournament, and how funds raised benefit students and academic programs at GCS.

AI is transforming how businesses operate and how early-career talent grows. In this episode, UTG Unlocked, Mark Stockford (GVP, Global Cloud Operations) and Alyssa Gerhart (former intern, now full-time employee) share how AI is reshaping work at ServiceNow—from strategic impact to day-to-day execution. Our guest hosts Jorden Shelton and Cynthia Mathenge guide the conversation and explore real AI use cases like Unity, RAG-based duplicate detection, and intent detection, while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and strong fundamentals. In this episode, designed not just for recent interns, you’ll learn how AI is expanding career paths, how teams like Global Cloud Services power innovation behind the scenes, and what interns and early-career professionals can do now to grow: stay curious, use AI intentionally, seek mentors, and don’t just consume—contribute. UTG is the engine behind the scenes here at ServiceNow — enabling innovation, maintaining production environments, supporting internal teams, and driving operational excellence. It connects strategy to execution by combining engineering, cloud operations, and technology operations to deliver stable, high-performing systems that allow the business and customers to succeed. For more information about the Early Careers program visit - https://careers.servicenow.com/early-careers/ 00:00 Welcome & What ‘UTG Unlocked’ Is All About  02:50 Meet the Panel: Mark, Alyssa, Jorden & Cynthia  04:29 Segment 1: How AI Is Impacting the Business (Customers vs. Employees)  06:26 Skills That Matter in an AI-Powered Workplace  09:52 Real AI Use Cases: Unity, Agents, and Faster Ops  13:57 AI and Career Growth: New Roles, New Paths, Partnering with AI  18:56 Advice for Early-Career Talent: Stay Curious, Build, Contribute  20:41 Segment 2 Kickoff: Rapid-Fire Fun28:50 Pulling Back the Curtain: What is GCS 30:37 GCS as a Superhero: Operating in the Shadows Like Batman  31:35 The Hidden Work: Solving Customer-Created Problems & Root-Cause Hunting  33:37 Alyssa’s Journey: Intern to FTE, Mentorship, and Scaling Developer Productivity  35:38 What’s Next: Emerging Tech on the Radar (AI to Quantum Computing)  37:15 Closing Takeaways: Keep Learning, Use AI Wisely, Ask Questions, and Give Back  40:12 Final Words & Where to Learn More See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is transforming how businesses operate and how early-career talent grows. In this episode, UTG Unlocked, Mark Stockford (GVP, Global Cloud Operations) and Alyssa Gerhart (former intern, now full-time employee) share how AI is reshaping work at ServiceNow—from strategic impact to day-to-day execution. Our guest hosts Jorden Shelton and Cynthia Mathenge guide the conversation and explore real AI use cases like Unity, RAG-based duplicate detection, and intent detection, while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and strong fundamentals. In this episode, designed not just for recent interns, you’ll learn how AI is expanding career paths, how teams like Global Cloud Services power innovation behind the scenes, and what interns and early-career professionals can do now to grow: stay curious, use AI intentionally, seek mentors, and don’t just consume—contribute. UTG is the engine behind the scenes here at ServiceNow — enabling innovation, maintaining production environments, supporting internal teams, and driving operational excellence. It connects strategy to execution by combining engineering, cloud operations, and technology operations to deliver stable, high-performing systems that allow the business and customers to succeed. For more information about the Early Careers program visit - https://careers.servicenow.com/early-careers/ 00:00 Welcome & What ‘UTG Unlocked’ Is All About  02:50 Meet the Panel: Mark, Alyssa, Jorden & Cynthia  04:29 Segment 1: How AI Is Impacting the Business (Customers vs. Employees)  06:26 Skills That Matter in an AI-Powered Workplace  09:52 Real AI Use Cases: Unity, Agents, and Faster Ops  13:57 AI and Career Growth: New Roles, New Paths, Partnering with AI  18:56 Advice for Early-Career Talent: Stay Curious, Build, Contribute  20:41 Segment 2 Kickoff: Rapid-Fire Fun28:50 Pulling Back the Curtain: What is GCS 30:37 GCS as a Superhero: Operating in the Shadows Like Batman  31:35 The Hidden Work: Solving Customer-Created Problems & Root-Cause Hunting  33:37 Alyssa’s Journey: Intern to FTE, Mentorship, and Scaling Developer Productivity  35:38 What’s Next: Emerging Tech on the Radar (AI to Quantum Computing)  37:15 Closing Takeaways: Keep Learning, Use AI Wisely, Ask Questions, and Give Back  40:12 Final Words & Where to Learn More See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contractor Cash Flow Fix — The 4 Numbers Every Subcontractor Must Track with Dustin Young   Find Rocky Lalvani @ www.ProfitComesFirst.com or email him at rocky@profitcomesfirst.com   Pay-When-Paid Cash Flow: How Subcontractors Survive Long Payment Terms    Subcontractors and GCs don't usually go broke because they don't have work—they go broke because cash timing, contract terms, and decision-making lag quietly squeeze them until payroll becomes a crisis. In this episode, Rocky Lalvani sits down with Dustin Young, a fractional CFO who works specifically with construction companies doing roughly $3M–$30M in annual revenue. Dustin shares the patterns he sees across contractors: "pay-when-paid" bottlenecks, contracts signed without understanding payment terms, books that are months behind, and owners stuck fighting fires instead of building systems.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why subcontractors often get stuck with "pay when paid" terms—and how to reduce the damage with cash forecasting and up-front negotiation before you sign.  The question Rocky asks that exposes a common blind spot: most contractors don't know payment terms before signing, and that can mean funding payroll for 90 days without cash coming in.  The 4 numbers Dustin wants contractors tracking consistently (weekly/monthly): cash, sales, gross profit, net profit—so you can make decisions based on reality, not vibes.  Rocky's gross profit mindset shift: top-line revenue can fool you, but gross profit tells you what size business you can actually run.  Why Dustin's "field + finance" background matters: construction companies often have a disconnect where field operations and accounting don't speak the same language, which leads to waste, margin surprises, and chaos.  The failure pattern Dustin sees: businesses die when they can't make decisions fast enough—especially when job margins are unknown and the books are months behind (he mentions a company six months behind that still "thinks" they did ~$40M).  Why the hardest bottlenecks aren't spreadsheets—they're people problems (trust breaks, safety incidents, long-time employees) and why owners delay decisions even when they know what has to happen.  The real cost of "tax advice" spending and shiny purchases (like the $120,000 truck example), plus how to pressure-test big spends (including marketing retainers) using a cash forecast before you commit.    The Big Takeaway: If you don't know your contract terms, don't measure job-level profitability, and don't keep your books current, you're not running a construction business—you're financing projects for other people and hoping you survive the wait. Forecasting and a few core numbers create the clarity to negotiate better, avoid cash traps, and make faster decisions before problems become payroll emergencies.   Bio: helps construction company owners get their lives back. Most contractors he meets are doing good with sales but are trapped—working 70-hour weeks, constantly putting out fires, missing their kids' games, and wondering why they built a business that owns them instead of the other way around. He knows because he's been there.   He grew up around construction and spent the last decade building and scaling construction companies—some successful, some that taught expensive lessons. He's been in the field getting projects through the finish line and in the back office building financial systems to make the whole thing work.   What he learned is this: revenue growth without the right systems just means you're working harder for less freedom. And freedom—time with family, the ability to step away, actually enjoying the business you built—that's what matters most.   Now, as a Fractional CFO for $3M+ construction firms, he helps owners build the financial clarity and systems they need to scale profitably and get their time back. Because hitting $5M or $10M in revenue means nothing if you're still drowning in cash flow problems and can't take a week off without everything falling apart.   Links: Website: https://www.raveninsights.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinhyoung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinhyoung/   Conclusion: Dustin's message is simple: construction businesses don't need more hustle—they need visibility. Know what you signed, know when cash actually arrives, and track the numbers that tell the truth. Then build systems so the owner isn't the firefighter, estimator, and bottleneck all at once.   Want to stop guessing and start running your business with real numbers? Listen to the full episode and then pick one action to implement this week: review your next contract's payment terms before signing, build a simple cash forecast for the next 13 weeks, or start tracking Dustin's 4 numbers consistently.   #ProfitAnswerMan #ProfitFirst #ProfitComesFirst #ConstructionBusiness #Subcontractors #GeneralContractor #CashFlow #CashFlowForecast #JobCosting #GrossProfit #NetProfit #ConstructionAccounting #FractionalCFO #ConstructionFinance #BusinessSystems #Operations #Leadership #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! 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"It took us seven seconds to know that acquiring Genda was the right move."That's what Aviv Leibovici, CPO of Buildots, told us about the moment the deal clicked.In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Aviv Leibovici from Buildots and Erez Dror, founder of Genda, and we got to learn about why Buildots acquired Genda, how combining visual progress data with workforce tracking creates what they call "productivity intelligence," why the best field data will be the new oil for AI in construction, and the hard truths about building products in this industry... and many more!Tune in to find out about:✅ Why knowing what was built is only half the picture and how workforce data completes the construction puzzle✅ How Genda got tens of thousands of construction workers to voluntarily use an app that tracks their location (the answer is genius)✅ The real reason projects delay  and why GCs blaming owner changes is only part of the story✅ Why studying your customers matters more than just listening to them  and how both founders approach product development differently than most

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Let's dive into the latest happenings in this dynamic industry.Starting with a look at the projected launch of top drugs anticipated in 2026, it's fascinating to see how these developments are poised to influence the market. These drugs could collectively generate a substantial $45.9 billion in annual sales by 2032, underscoring their economic impact and potential to address unmet medical needs. This reflects a robust pipeline of innovative treatments, marking significant therapeutic advancements on the horizon.Regulatory actions continue to be a pivotal force in shaping market dynamics. The FDA's recent issuance of complete response letters to Aquestive Therapeutics and Pharming resulted in contrasting market reactions, with Aquestive's shares rising while Pharming's declined. This scenario highlights the critical role of regulatory decisions in shaping company fortunes and investor confidence. Additionally, the FDA has introduced a precheck manufacturing program aimed at streamlining domestic drug production processes. This initiative is part of a broader trend to bolster U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities amid global supply chain concerns, reflecting an effort to reduce complexities associated with setting up manufacturing plants domestically.In the realm of policy debates, there's notable discord among Trump administration officials over the future of COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. market. This internal division could have far-reaching implications for public health strategies and vaccine accessibility, emphasizing ongoing challenges in pandemic management and policy alignment.Turning to scientific innovation, Daiichi Sankyo's development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) has faced some setbacks. The company has discontinued an internal next-wave candidate and is experiencing delays in pivotal phase 3 trial readouts for its AstraZeneca-partnered candidate, Datroway. Despite these challenges, ADCs remain a promising area of oncology research due to their targeted therapeutic potential.Positive regulatory feedback from the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has provided a boost for companies like Novo Nordisk and Amgen. Novo Nordisk received approval for semaglutide for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), highlighting its potential to address this liver disease with limited treatment options. Conversely, Amgen's Tavneos faces a re-review due to data integrity concerns, illustrating the rigorous scrutiny that accompanies pharmaceutical approvals and the importance of maintaining data integrity throughout development.Sanofi's pipeline reflects mixed outcomes as its GCS inhibitor failed a phase 3 trial for Fabry disease but showed promise in Gaucher disease. This underscores the inherent uncertainties and challenges faced in drug development, where promising candidates may not always meet clinical expectations.In broader scientific research, AstraZeneca identified 22 genes potentially linked to chronic diseases following Epstein-Barr virus infection. This finding advances our understanding of viral pathogenesis and its long-term health impacts, potentially guiding future therapeutic interventions.These developments illustrate a dynamic landscape where scientific innovation, regulatory oversight, and market forces converge to shape the future of healthcare. Breakthrough technologies and new therapeutic approaches hold promise for improving patient care and advancing drug development. However, navigating complex regulatory environments and addressing data integrity concerns remain critical challenges that companies must overcome to bring these innovations to market successfully.On another front, Roche's substantial $1.7 billion deal with Sanegene marks its re-engageSupport the show

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In the current climate, law departments should have established themselves as more strategic and business-facing and should no longer be pure legal gatekeepers. Continuing on that trajectory, and ensuring the team can balance all competing priorities, is a foremost challenge for GCs and their teams in 2026 and beyond. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Somerset Hoy, general counsel – deputy secretary, strategic services and advice at the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, about what she likes about legal work in the public service, how all law departments should already have transitioned to becoming more business-facing and less legal-focused, why the in-house legal team is no longer the "Department of No", and the questions teams must be asking of themselves in how to continue that transition in 2026. Hoy also discusses resolving the conflict between keeping more work in-house versus moving away from being a legal gatekeeper for a business, making the time to balance all duties, challenges standing in the way of legal teams moving away from gatekeeping, becoming all things to all teams within a business, the role of a GC in bringing their team along for the journey, and what the law department of 2030 could look like. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, X and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au

You're at a great company, with a fancy title and what seems from the outside to be exciting work. But all that glitters is not gold. No matter where you are in your career--whether you're just starting out or at the top of the career ladder, you can feel stuck. Ellen Yang shares advice for attorneys and managers alike on how to recognize that you (or your team) might be feeling stuck and how to break through that to find something more fulfilling. She has specific advice for senior level lawyers, deputy GCs and associate GCs, about how to fill out that resume to get GC ready. Ellen also did the unheard of: she returned to a law firm after more than a decade in-house. Tune in to learn about that experience and whether a return to the "dark side" is right for you. Lots of great stories and advice here to help you level-up, whatever that means to you.

Join Professor Iain McInnes for the latest episode of Discussing RA on The Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease Forum. In this episode, he and Doctor Reike Alten will be reviewing two papers. The first paper by Kameda et al. assessed long-term safety and efficacy of UPA over 5 years in Japanese patients with moderate-to- severe active RA and an inadequate response to stable doses of csDMARDs-IR. The second paper by Salvato et al. assessed the impact of chronic oral low-dose GCs on the efficacy and retention rates of JAK inhibitors compared to other mechanisms of action therapies in a cohort of RA patients with inadequate response to TNFi.

Today's episode of the Mass Construction Show is audio from a BTEA Panel on the process prior to bid award. With Josh Bilotta from Walsh Brothers, Allan Fiddes from Lee Kennedy Company and Greg Garvin from GilbaneI'd like to say thank to BTEA for hosting this event and to Citywide Contracting who help us be able to get better at what we do by supporting this podcast.In todays episode the panel will discuss what their firms are expecting from trade partners during the bidding process and where their firms may approach thing differently. There's a ton of good nuggets in here for subcontractors, GCs and owners so have a listen andEnjoy the show!Follow the Mass Construction Show here:LinkedinInstagramTwitterFacebookTikTok

This week on The Geek in Review, we sit down with Jennifer McIver, Legal Ops and Industry Insights at Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions. We open with Jennifer's career detour from aspiring forensic pathologist to practicing attorney to legal tech and legal ops leader, sparked by a classic moment of lawyer frustration, a slammed office door, and a Google search for “what else can I do with my law degree.” From implementing Legal Tracker at scale, to customer success with major clients, to product and strategy work, her path lands in a role built for pattern spotting, benchmarking, and translating what legal teams are dealing with into actionable insights.Marlene pulls the thread on what the sharpest legal ops teams are doing with their data right now. Jennifer's answer is refreshingly practical. Visibility wins. Dashboards tied to business strategy and KPIs beat “everything everywhere all at once” reporting. She talks through why the shift to tools like Power BI matters, and why comfort with seeing the numbers is as important as the numbers themselves. You cannot become a strategic partner if the data stays trapped inside the tool, or inside the legal ops team, or inside someone's head.Then we get into the messy part, which is data quality and data discipline. Jennifer points out the trap legal teams fall into when they demand 87 fields on intake forms and then wonder why nobody enters anything, or why every category becomes “Other,” also known as the graveyard of analytics. Her suggestion is simple. Pick the handful of fields that tell a strong story, clean them up, and get serious about where the data lives. She also stresses the role of external benchmarks, since internal trends mean little without context from market data.Greg asks the question on everyone's bingo card, what is real in AI today versus what still smells like conference-stage smoke. Jennifer lands on something concrete, agentic workflows for the kind of repeatable work legal ops teams do every week. She shares how she uses an agent to turn event notes into usable internal takeaways, with human review still in the loop, and frames the near-term benefit as time back and faster cycles. She also calls out what slows adoption down inside many companies, internal security and privacy reviews, plus AI committees that sometimes lag behind the teams trying to move work forward.Marlene shifts to pricing, panels, AFAs, and what frustrates GCs and legal ops leaders about panel performance. Jennifer describes two extremes, rigid rate programs with little conversation, and “RFP everything” process overload. Her best advice sits in the middle, talk early, staff smart, and match complexity to the right team, so cost and risk make sense. She also challenges the assumption that consolidation always produces value. Benchmarking data often shows you where you are overpaying for certain work types, even when volume discounts look good on paper.We close with what makes a real partnership between corporate legal teams and firms, and Jennifer keeps returning to two themes, communication and transparency, with examples. Jennifer's crystal ball for 2026 is blunt and useful, data first, start the hard conversations now, and take a serious look at roles and skills inside legal ops, because the job is changing fast.Links:Jennifer McIver's LinkedIn pageWolters Kluwer ELM Solutions homepageLegalVIEW Insights reports homepageLegalVIEW DynamicInsights pageTyMetrix 360° pageListen on mobile platforms:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Special Thanks to ⁠Legal Technology Hub⁠ for their sponsoring this episode.]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jerry David DeCicca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tyler answers a listener's question about two belt-on GCs teaming up in a 50-50 partnership and trying to keep things simple while still making real money. He breaks down how to price owner labor, define roles, track time, and protect both your margins and your friendship when you run a tiny company with two owners. Show Notes:00:00 Two owners, tiny company 05:26 Ryan's email setup 08:00 One and a half myth 10:19 Where you make money 13:00 Self perform vs subs 15:00 Pros and cons of partners 17:20 Roles, risk, resentment 19:59 Tool belt vs business 25:01 Staying niche, lean overhead 29:29 Tracking time and overhead 34:25 Protecting the friendship 38:50 IBS tickets and outro   Video Version:https://youtu.be/6b0RrhcuXT0   Partners:  Andersen Windows Buildertrend Harnish Workwear  Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear   The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts:  Nick Schiffer  Tyler Grace  Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

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What does school safety in Greenville County Schools look like? Get an inside look at the layers of security, from random weapons detection to active shooter training.Episode Resources:Learn more about GCS safety and securityLearn more about Public Education PartnersLearn more about Greenville First StepsSimple Civics:Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good GreenvilleGet in touchSupport Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contributionSign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.View our entire catalogueSimple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.

This episode explores a powerful but often overlooked truth in construction: your performance is only as strong as the partners and suppliers who support you. Jason shares insights from Toyota and examples from modern construction teams to show how great companies don't just demand excellence from their vendors, they help create it. By training, supporting, and collaborating with partners, leaders build a unified system where everyone wins together. If you want a healthier, more reliable, and more predictable project environment, this episode will reshape how you view your supply chain relationships. What you'll learn in this episode: Why the most effective companies invest time developing their partners and suppliers, not just monitoring them. How Toyota's approach to vendor collaboration creates high reliability, consistent quality, and predictable delivery. Why construction leaders should train, support, and educate trade partners just as intentionally as their internal teams. How open-door collaboration builds unity and eliminates the "us versus them" mentality on projects. What it looks like when owners and GCs truly work shoulder to shoulder with trade partners to elevate performance. If your success depends on your partners, what would change if you treated their growth and stability as a direct extension of your own? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin welcomes back Lonnie Pilgrim, Director of Operations & Maintenance for the Fort McMurray Public School Division in Alberta. Previously featured in Episode 101 for his crisis management expertise, Lonnie returns to discuss best practices in capital project management.Lonnie breaks down capturing daily maintenance data to annual lifecycle reporting, FCA cycles, emerging issues, and the metrics that ultimately built the case for the project approval. The conversation dives deep into best practices for capital project planning, including:How to demonstrate need using real maintenance and cost dataMistakes to avoid in early project designEnsuring operational efficiency post-constructionStandardizing equipment to streamline future maintenanceBuilding strong relationships with architects, GCs, and stakeholders to ensure a smooth turnoverEnjoy!

Most projects are not falling apart because of bad schedules or bad luck. They are falling apart because people say yes lightly, show up late, or disappear on their commitments. In this episode, Jason digs into the Japanese idea of yakusoku, that a commitment is a moral bond, and shows how honoring your word can transform a job from constant firefighting into reliable, calm production. In this episode you will learn: Why a broken commitment is not a small miss, it is a burden you dump on everyone else? How yakusoku and mewaku reframe promises as honor and "not being a burden"? The difference between casual Western "yes" culture and the precise Japanese approach to time and promises. How missed commitments quietly destroy takt, flow and other trades' productivity? When it is more respectful to say no immediately than to say yes and fail later? Practical ways for trade partners and GCs to tighten up promises, from start times to manpower to deliveries. What to do when you know you cannot keep a commitment, and how to own it without hiding? How to build a team culture where your word actually means something again? If you are tired of chasing no-shows, reshuffling plans and apologizing to everyone on the project, this episode will give you a new standard for how you commit, how you show up and how you respect the people who are counting on you.   If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

On this week's episode of FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome back Lauren Dillon, PT, MSPT, GCS, CDP. Lauren provides a brief overview of how physical therapy overlaps with the vestibular system. Because she is a Vestibular Specialist, Lauren even recounts multiple occasions when she was able to diagnose and treat herself after realizing that she had positional vertigo (don't try this at home unless you're qualified to do so). We also refer back to a previous episode of Live Better Longer when Lauren helped Chip, a US veteran, get a ramp installed on his front porch, thanks to the organization Twilight Wish. Celebrating her 20th anniversary with FOX this year, Lauren recalls her very first day, which included bringing her baby daughter along to the interview and watching her crawl around Dr. Tim Fox's office. We close out the episode by turning the tables on our host, Jim Shearer. Lauren gets to play interviewer and assumes the hosting duties of our Live Better Longer podcast!

In this special episode of CFO Thought Leader—the first of three produced in collaboration with The Suite, Shaun Sethna (General Counsel and GM for the L Suite) maps where CFOs and GCs misjudge contract risk and how to collaborate effectively. He spotlights “locked-in” deals that still enable termination via vague clauses or missing notice-and-cure. Start with strategy alignment, then cross-train—mini finance for lawyers, mini legal for CFOs—and empower teams to escalate wisely. He urges adopting AI to summarize agreements, surface obligations, and route risks. Looking ahead, he flags AI agents as SaaS “users,” which could upend seat-based pricing. He closes with an M&A example where mutual fluency let GC and CFO catch material misses.• Align strategy first; contracts follow business intent.• Cross-train teams to spot each other's risks.• Adopt AI to illuminate obligations and exposure.

On this Cafecito y Croquetas episode, we sit down with Pablo Barreiro, Chairman of FORTEC Modern Real Estate—recently recognized by the South Florida Business Journal for rapid growth—to talk about a mission that's bigger than buildings: fixing America's childcare deserts through early-education real estate.Pablo shares how his path from broker (plus a law degree) led to launching a preschool-focused development platform during 2020—and why the team has already delivered 32 schools across 12 states, with a plan to build 70–80 more in the next 36 months. We dig into the economics (why 1.5–2 acres often go to multifamily instead), how adding schools raises the value of surrounding projects, why keeping rents efficient can help temper tuition, and how 30–40 local jobs per school fuel community impact. We also cover teacher pipeline quality, competition improving outcomes, FORTEC's “For Cares” philanthropy, and Pablo's advice for young leaders: operate with urgency, be candid, and solve problems locally.Chapters00:00 Intro & SFBJ recognition02:05 Pablo's story: broker ➝ developer (+law background)06:20 Why preschools get overlooked in land use08:45 Childcare deserts & affordability (demand vs supply)12:30 Teacher quality, training, and retention15:40 Pairing schools with multifamily & retail18:10 Scaling plan: fund strategy & national rollout21:25 Local partners: GCs, architects, attorneys24:10 Philanthropy: “For Cares” and giving materials a second life27:30 Advice to young builders & founders: urgency + candorIf you're a developer, operator, or city leader exploring early-education projects—or a parent who cares about access and quality—this one's for you.

Greg Cote Show podcast: Personal questions from listeners and sometimes poignant answers in new segment called, “Get To Know Your Greg.” Plus Coldplay concert-cheaters, exciting book news, Chris from Vegas & more in new GCS #280, out now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices