Podcasts about project executive

June 5, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor at the Detroit News and Stephen Henderson Founder, Project Executive for BridgeDetroit and host of "American Black Journal"  on Detroit PBS have co authored "The Civility Book: A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide" and they sit in for Paul W Smith on Focus. For more information Visit https://wsupress.wayne.edu/9780814352182/

Loved talking with Claudia as we are just two days away from the Light A Candle Celebration!

On this episode, we are joined by Dave Burrus -- Project Executive with Clark Construction.Dave's success story begins with learning the value of hard work in the construction industry, which his father instilled into him from a young age. Since then, Dave has risen up through the construction industry ranks as Field Engineer to a Project Executive -- working on massive, award-winning projects with some of the country's most reputable companies.In this episode, we discuss how to build a successful construction career through consistent hard work and a commitment to success through growth in order to reach high levels of achievement in your professional career.If you're looking to advance in your construction career or want to hear the perspective of a seasoned veteran Project Executive working on award-winning jobs -- you're in for a treat with this episode!We hope you enjoy the episode!To learn more about Big League Talent, your favorite construction & AEC recruiters, visit our website at www.bigleaguetalentco.comTo steal our Construction Recruitment Thesis for recruiting and retaining top construction and AEC professionals, visit our landing page at www.bigleaguetalent.co/dossier

In this episode, industry veteran Bill Long, PE, LEED AP, and SMPS Fellow, shares his extensive insights on the strategic role of business development (BD) and marketing in AEC. He discusses how technical professionals and marketers can effectively collaborate throughout the client acquisition process, emphasizing the importance of connecting, meeting, and following up with clients to build relationships and establish trust. Bill Long, PE, LEED AP, FSMPS Principal | WRL Consultants Bill is an experienced member of the design and construction community where he has been active for over forty years. During that time, Bill has held multiple positions at both design and construction firms including Principal, Vice President, Project Executive, Director of Business Development, Project Manager, and Project Engineer. An active member of the AEC community, Bill has been a featured speaker at multiple industry presentations and presented at regional and national functions for AIA, ACEC, AGC, CMAA, ASLA, SDA, NFMT, ASC, CSI, ISPE, and SMPS. Bill has authored numerous articles for various building industry publications and was the lead author and researcher for the Fellows Report published by the SMPS Foundation. He also authored a White Paper for the Foundation entitled International Success in the A/E/C World – Benchmarks and Best Practices. Bill is a Fellow in SMPS and a Past-Trustee and Past-President of the SMPS Foundation. Links: https://wrlconsultants.com/ Bill's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrlong/

Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the Innocence Project has successfully represented over the years, including the two men convicted of killing of Malcolm X in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the Innocence Project has successfully represented over the years, including the two men convicted of killing of Malcolm X in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we checked in with Claudia Mintz, Executive Director of One Wish Project and got the updated number of toys donated.... and we hit 1,500!!! We are halfway to our goal of 3,000 gifts donated by THIS FRIDAY!

Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the Innocence Project has successfully represented over the years, including the two men convicted of killing of Malcolm X in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the Innocence Project has successfully represented over the years, including the two men convicted of killing of Malcolm X in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 55 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny. In this episode, Andrés speaks with Rachel Sumekh, Project Executive of TEN: Together Ending Need, a collaborative initiative of funders working to ensure that all Jews have access to basic needs. Rachel and Andrés speak about the critical issue of Jewish poverty. Rachel highlights the reality of Jewish poverty, dispels the myths surrounding it, and sheds light on how poverty impacts all sectors of the Jewish community. Rachel brings both data and heart to this important conversation, as we explore ways the Jewish philanthropic community can tackle these challenges.

In this Convo of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Andy Lipkis, Founder of TreePeople, who served as President for five decades. He is currently a Project Executive at Accelerate Resilience LA (ARLA). Andy is a pioneer of urban and community forestry, urban watershed management, and urban climate resilience, dedicating his life to healing the environment while improving the lives of individuals and communities.Andy grew up in southwest LA and began planting trees to rehabilitate smog and fire damaged Los Angeles–area forests when he was 15 years old. At 18, he founded TreePeople, bringing together people, trees, and forest-inspired ‘green infrastructure' to protect cities against droughts and floods, prevent water and air pollution, and mitigate and adapt to climate change. Andy served as a consultant to the City of Los Angeles as a program planner and public engagement and education facilitator. TreePeople's work in LA provided a model for environmental, economic, and social sustainability in cities everywhere. He created a greener future for Los Angeles by inspiring people, along with their local governments, to plant and care for trees and harvest and conserve the rain. Since its founding, TreePeople volunteers have been responsible for the planting of more than 2 million trees and counting. Its environmental education program reaches more than 200,000 students per year, with millions of children touched over the decades.With climate change impacts already creating a chronic emergency for cities around the world, Andy's work has demonstrated promising new ways for individuals, communities and government agencies to collaboratively reshape urban tree canopy and water infrastructure to save lives and grow a more livable future. After retiring from TreePeople in 2019, Andy launched Accelerate Resilience LA, a fiscally sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to inspire and enable people and local governments to equitably accelerate climate resilience in Los Angeles.He shares with Ted that his personal mission is to inform, inspire, engage, and support people and communities to participate in restoring the healthy functioning of an ecosystem so it can abundantly provide life support services. He highlights the power of individuals and communities to make a positive impact, and the great need that exists to heal our environment. He and Ted discuss the numerous programs that increased citizen involvement in urban tree planting and care, which led him to being recognized by Johnny Carson.

Sarah Garcia is a Project Executive and Director of DEI at Novo Construction. She is a civil engineer who has worked in the construction industry for most of her career. She is passionate about getting women and other minorities into the construction industry and has seen firsthand the progress companies can make when they invest in DEI programs. Sarah has a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering.What do we talk about in this episode?Civil engineering and how that fits into the construction industry.The lack of women in the construction industry and how that is changing, specifically at the company Sarah works for.Motherhood and the importance of being role models for girls going into STEM.Sarah's experience in the construction industry throughout her 30+ year career.Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioYou can support my podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887ResourcesGirls Garage is a design and construction school for girls and gender-expansive youth ages 9-18. Founded in 2013, Girls Garage is the first-ever design and building workshop for female-identifying youth in the United States. (https://girlsgarage.org)35% of STEM professionals are women.17% of engineers are women.4% of trades professionals are women.

Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the Innocence Project has successfully represented over the years, including the two men convicted of killing of Malcolm X in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its founding in 1992, the Innocence Project has been responsible for getting hundreds of wrongfully convicted people in the United States out of prison. Attorney and Innocence Project executive director Christina Swarns joins us to talk about the history of the organization, the root causes of wrongful convictions, and some of the clients the Innocence Project has successfully represented over the years, including the two men convicted of killing of Malcolm X in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.Dr. Roland Roesch, Ph.D. is Director, Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC), of the International Renewable Energy Agency ( IRENA - https://www.irena.org/ ) where he oversees the Agency's work on advising member countries in the area of technology status and roadmaps, energy planning, cost and markets and innovation policy frameworks. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is a leading global intergovernmental agency for energy transformation that serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, supports countries in their energy transitions, and provides state of the art data and analyses on technology, innovation, policy, finance and investment. IRENA drives the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, and energy security, for economic and social resilience and prosperity and a climate-proof future. Dr. Roesch currently leads IRENA´s work on RE Innovation, Grids-Assessments and the Strategies Teams for the Power Sector Transformation and for the Gas Sector Transformation. He actively leads the development of IRENA´s work in the fields of ocean energy, blue economy and decarbonizing the shipping sector. Before becoming Director, Dr. Roesch served as IITC Deputy Director from 2018. With a MSc. in Industrial Engineering, and MBA / Ph.D. in Energy Economics, from Technische Universität Darmstadt, Dr. Roesch joined IRENA in 2012 and has worked in multiple work programs since. For two years prior to joining IRENA, Dr. Roesch had been Professor for Energy Economics at the University of Applied Science in Darmstadt. Previously, he worked for 15 years in the oil and gas and utilities industries for Shell and E.ON, latterly as General Manager Power with Shell and as Head of Division, Project Leader, Project Executive and Technical Project Developer with E.ON. Prior to that, he worked as an Energy Market Consultant for Lahmeyer International and as a researcher in renewable energy. Dr. Roesch has solid business experience in energy markets, energy economics and strategies, renewable integration management, energy project development and project financing. Support the Show.

Host Adam Chen talks with TJ Carvis of Gresham Smith about the impact of the physical environment on the employee experience. Resources Arlington Economic Development Website: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com The Innovation Economy Website: https://www.innovationeconomy.show Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://agilebrandguide.com/ Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/innovationeconomy/ Listen to our other podcast, The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström: https://www.theagilebrand.show The Innovation Economy podcast is brought to you by Arlington Economic Development: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com The Innovation Economy is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Nick is an experienced construction professional and highly skilled trades person with nearly 20 years of experience in project, maintenance, and engineering management. As Project Executive for Quandel Energy Solutions, Nick is responsible for defining the growth strategy for the business and its personnel.  Nick is passionate about team and client collaboration, communication and transparency, creating winning solutions for all parties. Our services for both our clients and candidates can be found below✔️For Employers: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/for-employers/✔️For Candidates: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/career-opportunities/✔️Consulting: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/consulting-services/✔️Executive Search: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/executive-search/Nenni and Associates on Social Media:► Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nenni-and-associates/► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nenniandassoc/► Email Listing: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/join-email-list/► Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NenniAssociates 

Through Tim's 36 years of dedication to the construction industry, he has served as Project Manager and Project Executive on over 1,000 projects. Some of his signature projects include 22 WestEdge, Roper St. Francis Office Park, MUSC Heath East Cooper, The Gadsden, Anson House, The Cape on Kiawah, The Gateway Building Expansion, 100 Calhoun Street and St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church.For more info, visit shrimptankpodcast.com/charleston/Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theshrimptankFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/theshrimptank?lang=enCheck out Charleston on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/shrimp-…es---charleston/

In this episode, Kathryn Payne, a Project Executive with LeChase Construction, shares her inspiring journey in the construction sector. Kathryn fell in love with the field early on at Clemson University, and her passion for problem-solving and creating has driven her career. Sponsors have played a crucial role in Kathryn's growth, facilitating opportunities for her and others. She believes in investing in and empowering future leaders through sponsorship. During our conversation, Kathryn delves into the launch and impact of the Employee Resource Group for Women at LeChase. This group actively works towards creating a more inclusive and supportive environment by addressing gender disparities in the workplace. Kathryn highlights the benefits of sponsorship both for her role as a project executive and for her journey as a protegé. She shares personal stories of how sponsorship has positively influenced her own growth and helped her overcome challenges to get to where she is today. She also provides valuable insights on how businesses can leverage sponsorship.  Kathryn emphasizes the importance of goal setting and curiosity in career development. She encourages individuals to explore new opportunities, take risks, and continuously seek growth. Highlights 00:00 Kathryn Payne's Construction Journey  00:24 The Role of Sponsorship in Kathryn's Career 00:34 Launch and Impact of the Employee Resource Group for Women at LaChase Construction 00:50 Personal Stories and Benefits of Sponsorship  01:08 Insights on Leveraging Sponsorship for Business Growth 01:14 Importance of Goal Setting and Curiosity in Career Development  Links:  Download the Building Better Report https://ambitiontheory.com/building-better-report/  Book a Call with us at https://www.ambitiontheory.com/bookacall  Leadership Accelerator Program Details: https://ambitiontheory.com/lap  Connect on LinkedIn:  Ambition Theory https://www.linkedin.com/company/ambition-theory/  Andrea Janzen https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreajanzen/  Kathryn Payne https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryntaylorpayne/ 

    Ep 94 - From Bricks to Community Engagement in a Multi-Generational Family Business    On this episode of The Family Biz Show, Andy Breuer from Hueber-Breuer Construction Company. Andy shares his journey of joining the family business and the company's 151-year legacy and we discuss the importance of maintaining a good reputation, the significance of company culture, and the role of managing a construction business. Andy highlights several community-oriented projects and the company's focus on sustainability, succession planning, leadership development, community involvement, and the challenges of running a construction business in New York State.   OUR GUEST  ANDREW BREUER* Andy Breuer, President of Hueber-Breuer Construction Co., Inc., represents the sixth generation of Central New York's oldest, continuously operating construction company. Andy displayed an early interest in the family business and throughout his adolescence spent his summers immersed in Hueber-Breuer projects. He graduated from Emory University in 2000 and returned to Syracuse from Atlanta in 2002. Since that time, Andy has been at the helm of many projects for Hueber-Breuer, in the capacity of Project Manager, Project Executive, and now President of the 151-year-old business.  The origins of Hueber-Breuer date back to the Hueber family's arrival as stone masons who immigrated from Europe and ultimately found work in Central New York with the construction and ongoing maintenance of the Erie Canal. The earliest records of Hueber Brothers performing as independent contractors date back to 1872, and the family has been consistently building and developing Central New York ever since! Today, Hueber-Breuer's offices remain on the south side of Syracuse, within blocks of where they have been for nearly one hundred years. The roots of the family business in Syracuse run deep and remain central to the values, vision, and operations of the company. Andy leads Hueber-Breuer with an eye towards building on the legacy of his family through a culture of community, caring, and innovation.   Some of Hueber-Breuer's recent projects delivered under Andy's leadership include the Nexus Center, NYS Fairgrounds EXPO Center, the SUNY Poly Hilltop Residence Hall, the Lakeview Amphitheater, and the Destiny Embassy Suites Hotel. Hueber-Breuer consistently reaffirms their commitment to build to the benefit of both client and community; presently this includes the Syracuse Community Health Center project, which will bring a state-of-the art facility providing affordable healthcare to the south side of Syracuse. Also currently under construction is the revitalization of the Moyer Carriage Lofts, which will provide 128 quality, affordable housing units to the north side of the city.   Andy's numerous charitable and philanthropic passions include recent terms as board president of both the Central New York Community Foundation and the Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre. When he's not working, you can likely find him with his family enjoying live music or exploring the ski slopes, woods, or rivers of Central New York.  ---- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form!  CRN-6050488-102523  *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.  Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances. 

David, Sue and Kendra talked with Executive Director of One Wish Project, Claudia Mintz about how grateful they are to the MAGIC listeners for donating gifts through our ONE MAGICAL WISH!

In this enlightening podcast episode, Adam Hoots engages in a captivating conversation with Sam Dixon, project executive with Omega Construction. Sam's journey through the world of construction is not just about erecting buildings, it's about embodying unwavering integrity and living by the values instilled in him from a young age. Drawing inspiration from his father's teachings, Sam emphasizes the significance of credibility and accountability, sharing valuable insights into the "Three Fs" principle – Foul up (or another adjective!), Fix it, and then Forget about it! Beyond the realm of construction, Sam delves into his passion for golf, highlighting the sport's resonance with life itself - an individual journey guided by rules, self-improvement, and personal responsibility. Transitioning to his recent venture at Omega Construction, Sam opens up about the challenges and rewards of establishing a new office, underscoring the importance of building trust and nurturing relationships in the process. Sam's humility shines through as he addresses the balance between self-righteousness and pride in one's accomplishments. He shares candidly about the necessity of acknowledging and celebrating successes — both personal and collaborative — while staying grounded and focused on delivering excellence. Reflecting on memorable projects, Sam showcases the vital role of communication and trust in project management, highlighting the need to uphold quality craftsmanship. Throughout the episode, Sam's profound understanding of the construction industry's core values and his commitment to fostering strong relationships resonate deeply. His wisdom serves as a guiding light for professionals seeking to elevate their own journey in construction, focusing on not just constructing buildings, but constructing a legacy of trust, integrity, and excellence. ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST: The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO Bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who “get it”: the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.   RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ·        www.theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website   GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: ·        Adam Hoots | www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for “Hoots on the Ground” and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions ·        Sam Dixon | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-dixon-27b2864/ | Project Executive with Omega Construction, Inc.   SPONSORED BY: ·        BOSCH RefinemySite | www.bosch-refinemysite.us

Nick – Venn Diagram to Venn ConstructionAs Owner of Venn Construction, Nick is responsible for overseeing the Preconstruction and Project Management teams. This includes oversite on the development of budgets, schedules, and major project decisions. Nick provides valuable project knowledge in all areas of the construction process. Nick has extensive experience in office expansions and tenant interior remodels as an Estimator, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Project Executive.Nick's experience has been gained through his involvement with various project types such as office, recreational, tenant improvements, senior living, retail, restaurant, financial, mixed-use, major renovation, and new construction work. He is skilled in unique and complicated projects where extensive pre-planning is required to create real project value.https://www.facebook.com/VennCompanieshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/venn-constructionhttps://www.instagram.com/venn_construction/https://www.tiktok.com/@venn_constructionMac and Bleu is the hot new podcast dedicated to all things related to building Arizona. Topics discussed range from construction, economic development, supply chain, and market segments.Mac & Bleu also includes diversity in construction, local politics affecting construction, women in construction, construction technology, and more.The host JJ Levenske of Bleuwave have their finger on the pulse of the people building Arizona.The show brings in the brightest minds in their perspective positions and industries and JJ has the unique ability to touch on the subject matter that you want to hear.If you want to know who's building Arizona, tune in and subscribe to Mac and Bleu today!___________________________________________________________________________________JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors.From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.

Calder Powers is the Executive Director of Guardian Project. Calder grew up in Oakland, California, where he faced numerous challenges during high school. Struggling with low self-esteem and depression, he turned to alcohol and drugs to escape his unhappiness. However, everything changed when he tried his first Jiu-Jitsu class during his senior year. Calder was immediately drawn in by the martial art's fun and violent nature and the sense of community and acceptance he found among his peers. Jiu-Jitsu gave him a newfound belief in himself and a positive emotional state. After community college, Calder joined Claudio Franca Jiu-Jitsu academy in Santa Cruz and continued to train Jiu-Jitsu while pursuing higher education at UC Berkley. When he returned to the Bay Area in 2017, he volunteered at Guardian Project, which his friend Ben Kovacs had founded in Oakland. Guardian Project's mission to provide Jiu-Jitsu training to underprivileged youth resonated with Calder, who has been with the program ever since. He has seen firsthand the transformative impact Jiu-Jitsu can have on young people's lives and helped the academy expand its reach to serve more communities worldwide. Calder is now a brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu and loves to train and teach. Please join us today as we learn more about his journey and the incredible work he and his team are doing at Guardian Project.Gustavo Dantaswww.jiujitsutribe.orgwww.thebjjmentalcoachpodcast.comItunes – https://tinyurl.com/y45kymp4Google Plus – https://tinyurl.com/ydetberfSpotify – https://tinyurl.com/4wxs83y3#bjjpodcast #jiujitsupodcast

In this episode of ESG 123, WYND's Max Keifer interviews Pankow's Project Executive, Michael Strong. Since 1963, Pankow has benefited clients through creative problem-solving, engineering expertise and construction innovation. Pioneers of design-build and integrated project delivery, they provide design-build, design-assist, general contracting and tenant improvement services and specialize in complex projects and work in occupied facilities. Max and Michael discuss the evolution of CleanTech in commercial real estate.

In this episode our impressive lineup of guests join hosts Ben Jance, Marnie McGregor, and Andy Deacon directly from COP27 in the third episode of City Climate Innovation, a podcast series of special episodes of the ClimateTalks Podcast to discuss networking and innovation for cities. We hear from a range of experts that we caught up with at the COP floor that are all working toward innovative climate solutions and research from a range of perspectives. Our guests are Massamba Thioye, Project Executive of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat (or UNFCCC) Global Innovation Hub; Yunus Arikan, Director of Global Advocacy at ICLEI World Secretariat; Helen Watts, Senior Director Global Partnerships, Student Energy; Sheela Patel, Founder and Director of the Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC) Founder and Innovate4Cities Advisory Group Co-Chair and Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and GCoM Board Member. The City Climate Innovation podcast series is produced by GCoM and the Melbourne Centre for Cities at the University of Melbourne. And this podcast is produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri  Woi  Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Our theme music is by Music for a Warming World. Follow the City Climate Innovation podcast series by subscribing to the ClimateTalks podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where you listen to your podcasts.

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

Suffolk Construction in Boston is teaming up with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts to help inspire young girls to enter STEM fields, especially construction! Libby Murphy, Project Executive at Suffolk, talks with Nichole about the special camp they held recently, and their plans to help young women embrace science, technology, engineering, and math careers. Scott Snider, the CEO of Proven Behavior Solutions on the South Shore, joins the show to talk about new, innovative ways to help improve the lives of those on the autism spectrum. Scott also discusses technologies that are helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independent lives.

Noah welcomes Project Executive from Apollo Mechanical Contractors, Eldon Parry, to the podcast. The two discuss his values and insights on data and analytics along with the culture of safety and family at Apollo. They also discuss all things Pacific Northwest and how that contributes to a solid work/life balance.

In the fast-paced world of mission critical construction, speed matters—and builders everywhere are looking for game-changing solutions that will help them deliver on cost, quality, and schedule. Join Grant O'Neal, Operations Manager for STO Mission Critical in Dallas, Brett Skyllingstad, VP of Business Development for Structure Tone Southwest, Chris Shackelford, Project Executive for Structure Tone Southwest, and Al Jaurez, a Helix Steel expert, as they explore the mission critical market in Texas and an innovative approach to concrete reinforcement.

Three Ireland has announced an expansion of their Castletroy customer experience service to support growing demand from Three's UK-based business customers. This will be the first time the Irish office has exported services to Three UK's customers. The new positions, both full-time and part-time, will open across the next four years, bringing the centre's almost 400 employees up to 570. They will range from Team Leaders and Customer Care to Operations and Management, across a variety of experience levels. Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Leo Varadkar said: “These 175 new jobs for Castletroy are really welcome news from Three Ireland. For over 20 years, Three Ireland has invested in Limerick and the Mid-West region, creating jobs and providing services”. “These new jobs further strengthen the company's presence and commitment to Limerick and are a testament to the existing staff in Castletroy. The best of luck to the team with this latest expansion”, Varadkar continued. The Limerick Centre is in an ideal place to service international clients, covering an extensive range of connectivity services such as ICT, IoT, and cost management. Expansion to support UK customers will support job growth and upskilling in Limerick and the wider Mid-West area. CEO of Three UK and Three Ireland, Robert Finnegan, said: “Three Ireland has been investing and growing in Limerick for over 20 years, and today, we are reaffirming and increasing that commitment with the creation of these roles”. The expansion is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. IDA CEO Martin Shanahan said of the project: “Three's decision to expand the strategic operations at its Customer Experience Centre in Limerick is terrific news for the Mid-West Region and demonstrates Three's confidence in its ability to service international clients from Limerick”. The announcement comes as yet another recent expansion for the telecommunications company, was well-attended with Dónal Travers, Global Head of Technology & CCBS, Deirdre Ardagh, Three, Senior Privacy and Public Policy Counsel, Robert Finnegan CEO, Three Ireland and Three UK, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, Sarah Connelly, Project Executive, IDA and Andrew Vogelaar, Head of Growth Markets, IDA all in attendance. Robert Finnegan said when making the announcement: “This expansion of operations in our award-winning Limerick Customer Experience Centre demonstrates the strength of Three's customer service in Ireland and we are very excited to build on the high standard of talent we have”.

Three has announced an expansion of their Castletroy customer experience service to support growing demand from their UK-based business customers. This will be the first time the Irish office has exported services to Three UK's customers. The new positions, both full-time and part-time, will open across the next four years, bringing the centre's almost 400 employees up to 570. They will range from Team Leaders and Customer Care to Operations and Management, across a variety of experience levels. 175 New Jobs in Limerick as Three Expands Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Leo Varadkar said: “These 175 new jobs for Castletroy are really welcome news from Three Ireland. For over 20 years, Three Ireland has invested in Limerick and the Mid-West region, creating jobs and providing services”. “These new jobs further strengthen the company's presence and commitment to Limerick and are a testament to the existing staff in Castletroy. The best of luck to the team with this latest expansion”, Varadkar continued. The Limerick Centre is in an ideal place to service international clients. The new roles will cover an extensive range of connectivity services such as ICT, IoT, and cost management. Expansion to support UK customers will support job growth and upskilling in Limerick and the wider Mid-West area. Three's CEO, Robert Finnegan, said: “Three Ireland has been investing and growing in Limerick for over 20 years, and today, we are reaffirming and increasing that commitment with the creation of these roles”. The expansion is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. IDA CEO Martin Shanahan said of the project: “Three's decision to expand the strategic operations at its Customer Experience Centre in Limerick is terrific news for the Mid-West Region and demonstrates Three's confidence in its ability to service international clients from Limerick”. Today's announcement, coming as another recent expansion for the telecommunications company, was well-attended. CEO Robert Finnegan, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, Dónal Travers, Global Head of Technology & CCBS, Deirdre Ardagh, Three, Senior Privacy and Public Policy Counsel, Sarah Connelly, Project Executive, IDA and Andrew Vogelaar, Head of Growth Markets, IDA were all in attendance. Robert Finnegan said when making the announcement: “This expansion of operations in our award-winning Limerick Customer Experience Centre demonstrates the strength of Three's customer service in Ireland and we are very excited to build on the high standard of talent we have”.

In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we talk about the basics of NFTs with Mohamed El Shamy Founder at Con Tech Global, Julian Miller, Director of Operations at NS Builders & Adam Palmer, Project Executive at JM Electrical Company. It a grab mix bag of construction folks that have purchased an NFT. We find out what the process was like and then dig in on what might be in store for Mass Construction on the NFT Front! Today's Show is brought to you by Central commercial carpenters and supporters of our conversations. Enjoy. the. show. Follow the Mass Construction Show here: Linkedin Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Intro music by Sound Revolution --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joekelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joekelly/support

In the fast-paced world of industrial construction, every second counts—but delivering the highest quality product on time, on schedule, and on budget, has never been more challenging. Join industrial construction experts Jeff McKinnon, Senior Director of Corporate Development at Govan Brown, Eric Nay, Executive Vice President of Layton Construction's National Building Group, Scott Frank, Project Executive at LF Driscoll, and Jason Quinn, Senior Vice President of Estimating at Pavarini McGovern as they discuss the evolving obstacles of building in the high-speed, high-tech industrial sector.

Ryan Meeks, Architect at Shears Adkins Rockmore (SAR+), Aaron Laird, Project Executive at Turner Construction, and Scott Hicken, AOC Executive Producer, join us episode 243 of Art  of Construction.  Meow Wolf is an arts production company that creates immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms. Their latest permanent exhibit, titled Convergence Station, opened in Denver earlier this year. Ryan Meeks was the lead architect on the project representing SAR+, and Aaron led things as the contractor representing Turner Construction. Meow Wolf Denver is in a 90,000-square-foot building with 60,000 square feet of exhibition space, as well as a theater, dining area, retail space, lobby, kitchen, loading dock and storage. Tucked between the viaducts of Interstate 25 and Colfax Avenue in Downtown Denver, the building is certainly one of the most high-profile to be built in Denver in recent years, and with its position right in the middle of two busy freeway overpasses, caught the attention of the town. When a building like this is built in Art of Construction's backyard, we had to hear the backstory. Join Devon, Scott, Ryan and Aaron as they discuss the journey of being on a once-in-a-life-time project, everything that went in to designing and building this complex and mysterious building, how they stayed true to the art collective's grand visions while still meeting Denver's safety requirements, the open-minded and collaborative attitude such a job requires, and the magic that can happen when artists and builders are brought together with one common vision to create something for the betterment of society.

If you don't want to be a commodity, you need to create relationships.  This is especially challenging in the construction trades.  Scott Rankin, Project Executive at National Insulation Contractors shares his secrets to persuade General Contractors that it's worth it to pay more to save in the long run. Scott is a graduate of Shippensburg University (Finance) and earned his MBA while studying at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He began his career with the Irex Contracting Group, an international mechanical insulation & abatement contractor, in 1985 as an Estimator Trainee. During the next ten years, Scott was given increasing responsibility as a Sales Representative, Contract Manager (Philadelphia operation), Manager of Field Support (corporate office) and then President of Pyro-Stop, LLC. During his tenure, Pyro-Stop broadened its customer base, range of contract services and geographic coverage. Scott developed the company's QA/QC program for FM Standard 4991 and is a qualified DRI for both FM and UL. He has extensive experience in the commercial & industrial markets and has managed projects that include hi-rise hotels & offices, sprawling casinos, luxury condos and petrochemical, fossil fuel & nuclear power stations. Three years ago, Scott brought his talents to Insulation Contractors - ICI, a part of the Top Build family of companies. In his new role, Scott has both local & regional market responsibility and is charged with facilitating the corporate effort to grow contract volume and service offerings that include firestop systems, building insulation, expansion control systems, air barriers, and photo luminescent egress demarcation systems.   Dave Darren Web page https://lockedonleadership.com http://darrencecil.com/ Facebook (personal) https://www.facebook.com/david.rosenberg.54584 https://www.facebook.com/darren.cecil.9 Facebook (Company) https://www.facebook.com/lockedonleadership/   LinkedIn (personal) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-rosenberg-264b099/   LinkedIn (Company) https://www.linkedin.com/company/lockedonleadership/   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsNio86UEGrS0WJ1FVh2EIQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_uRcrB91HfkkH02A7v4YQ/videos Twitter https://twitter.com/LockedOnLeaders   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lockedonleaders/  

This weeks guest is Brian Simons, Project Executive and Vice President, Indiana. Brian works with teams in Chicago and Indianapolis areas to build and manage healthcare and interior construction projects. Regularly managing new construction, build-outs, renovations, upgrades and modernizations for hospitals, healthcare systems and corporations. At Skender, we build lasting relationships, create meaningful experiences and help our clients achieve groundbreaking results. We do this through high-performing teams who are obsessed with delivering the premier construction experience. Skender is a full-service building contractor with specialized new construction and renovation capabilities in all major sectors, including commercial, multifamily and healthcare. Guided by efficiency, anchored by value and driven by results – our customers repeatedly rave about the way we work and our ability to deliver extraordinary results. Faster, smarter, leaner, stronger.While the bulk of our work is in the Midwest, we also have extensive experience managing projects in other states. Our multi-state capabilities are enhanced by our national partner network.Brian's book recommendations: Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and The Five Dysfunctions of a team by Patrick LencioniBrian Simons Contact information:Brian Simons, CHC, LEED AP BD+Cbsimons@skender.com333 N. Alabama, Suite 350Indianapolis, IN 46204www.skender.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today's podcast news podcast is sponsored by Franz: www.hellofranz.com NYC'S DYNASTY ELEVATOR NAMES HOLGUIN PROJECT EXECUTIVE Dynasty Elevator, headquartered in Manhattan, has named Amelia Holguin project executive supporting service, modernization and new construction projects. An experienced elevator professional, Holguin brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to her current role. Working at companies in both the NYC metropolitan area and the Dominican Republic, she has overseen elevator installation, engineering and project execution. Holguin holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo and is OSHA 30 and Site Safety certified. Image credit: courtesy of Dynasty Elevator To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

In this episode of Nonprofit Architect, Travis talks with Mark Pfister.  His popular book, 'Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors,' an Amazon best-seller with circulation in over 70 countries, has influenced a whole new generation of Board Directors. Travis and Mark talk about setting up a Board, finding the perfect Board Members, and structuring a Board that will be successful. Conversation Highlights:  {00:48} About Mark Pfister. {02:47} Background on Mark's Board and what it looks like. {06:48} The size and structure of a modern Board without wasting bureaucracy. {12:05} Being a Chief Executive Officer, and what Mark's organization looks like. {17:34} When you have top-level guys, especially on boards, working on something they have no business spending time on?  {25:02} Being challenged to ask uncomfortable questions, not being compliant.   {28:24} What happens when you are stuck with a sudden emergency that knocks you off your feet. {31:19} Be open to feedback. Once you have your mission have you checked your impact on the community? Are you meeting your goal? Do you have goals? {35:15} How do you structure awards intentionally, and make sure you are starting your board or recreating your board with the success that you want to have sure?  {40:58} Why having a marketing expert on the board is essential. {42:03} Where do you find the perfect board members? {46:49} Planning for the future and picking board members that will spread your message. {49:42} Why Mark has worked on over 800 Boards. {55:18} Advice for Board of Directors, preparing for the eventual changing of the guard.   Remarkable quotes:  90 plus percent of their problems or inefficiencies are due to the fact they were not structured properly from the beginning.  You must know where you came from to know where you are going.  I think this is one of the biggest misses right now that a board is viewed as a hindrance. 20% of the time, as a CEO or Executive Director, I'm going to now put on a different hat and I'm going to ask questions 80% of the time and give my opinion or my input 20% of the time. The maturity of that decision-maker's ability to allow for discourse, but not take it as an example as a personal attack on them. A board director is not going to be comfortable going out and representing a program, that is not as impactful as it should be.  Three components create the depth of the board.  The vertical component creates your expertise Influence. The horizontal component is your planes of congruence that create your character and then your coverage and balance create the depth of the board. If you can get those three areas balanced in some way, these boards are unstoppable.      Resources:  Mark@PfisterStrategy.com      Bio: Mark A. Pfister   With a strong focus in Strategy, Governance, and Technology / Cybersecurity, Mark A. Pfister is CEO & Chief Board Consultant of M. A. Pfister Strategy Group, an executive advisory firm that serves as a strategic advisory council for executives and Boards in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is also Chairman & CEO of Integral Board Group, a specialized Board services and consulting company.    Mr. Pfister is a 'Board Macro-Influencer' and his success has been repeated across a wide range of business situations and environments. He prides himself on being a coach and mentor to senior executives and directors.    In Board Director circles, Mr. Pfister has earned the nickname 'The Board Architect.' The overarching theme throughout his career has been his aptitude in leadership positions, passionate focus on people, unique governance models, and ability to create value for stakeholders through innovative business strategies and operational excellence.    Michael Lorelli, Executive Chairman of Rita's Franchise Company, has said, “Mark's unusual combination of excelling at a macro and micro grasp of business, genuine interest in Governance, and ability to coach and mentor a Management Team make him a terrific Independent Director.” Mr. Pfister is a certified project management professional and frequently serves as an expert Project Executive, consulting on global projects in their initiation and operational phases, as well as programs requiring remedial focus to bring them back on track. He has deep knowledge and experience in Board design & operations, strategic planning, business transformation, technology implementations, decisioning processes, continuing education programs, executive coaching, and governance models.    Previously, Mr. Pfister was CEO of Pro4ia, Inc., an international consulting and professional services company specializing in a wide range of technology solutions utilizing formal Project Management as a proven and repeatable delivery method. With a Fortune 50 client list, Pro4ia was Citibank's Nominee for Crain's Magazine 'Entrepreneurship of the Year' Award in 2005. He simultaneously served as CEO of Onit, Inc., a national sourcing company specializing in placements for all levels of technology skill sets.   Mr. Pfister was also the National Program Office Leader for American Express leading some of the largest technology transformation initiatives in the company's history. He served as a Licensed Engineering Officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, holds a B.S. from the State University of New York Maritime College in Facilities Engineering, and completed Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program for Board Directors.   Mr. Pfister is the creator of the ‘Board as a Service' (BaaS) engagement model, an industry he is credited with inventing. He is a Master Speaker and conducts national speaking tours, lectures, and seminars focused on effective leadership, strategy, Board architecture, becoming an exceptional Board Director candidate, professional project/program management, and entrepreneurship.    His popular book, 'Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors,' an Amazon best-seller with circulation in over 70 countries, has influenced a whole new generation of Board Directors.    Mr. Pfister is a proficient Board Director and CEO with experience across multiple industry verticals. He is typically the Chair, or a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, Governance Committee, Technology & Cybersecurity Committee, and Nominating Committee. Mr. Pfister's experience as a renowned Board Consultant, having guided and coached hundreds of Boards, Board Committees, and Board Members, additionally offers up unique and informed viewpoints to the companies he serves.    He holds an Executive Masters Professional Board Certification through the American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD), is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI), holds a Global ESG Certification through Competent Boards, and holds a Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional Board Certification (CCIP) through the McAfee Institute.           Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links     Website: http://nonprofitarchitect.org   Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonprofitArchitect    Ultimate Podcast Guide https://www.fatfreecartpro.com/ecom/gb.php?&i=1698463&cl=377219&c=cart&ejc=2&custom=card Subscribe and leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/NonprofitArchitect Watch on YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQm8fnR2sHyrmLpV2jKYajA Listen to these other great podcasts from Veterans. https://nonprofitarchitect.org/veteran-podcast-network/ Want help getting your podcast started? https://nonprofitarchitect.org/podcast-production-services/

In this episode of Nonprofit Architect, Travis talks with Mark Pfister.  His popular book, 'Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors,' an Amazon best-seller with circulation in over 70 countries, has influenced a whole new generation of Board Directors. Travis and Mark talk about setting up a Board, finding the perfect Board Members, and structuring a Board that will be successful. Conversation Highlights:  {00:48} About Mark Pfister. {02:47} Background on Mark's Board and what it looks like. {06:48} The size and structure of a modern Board without wasting bureaucracy. {12:05} Being a Chief Executive Officer, and what Mark's organization looks like. {17:34} When you have top-level guys, especially on boards, working on something they have no business spending time on?  {25:02} Being challenged to ask uncomfortable questions, not being compliant.   {28:24} What happens when you are stuck with a sudden emergency that knocks you off your feet. {31:19} Be open to feedback. Once you have your mission have you checked your impact on the community? Are you meeting your goal? Do you have goals? {35:15} How do you structure awards intentionally, and make sure you are starting your board or recreating your board with the success that you want to have sure?  {40:58} Why having a marketing expert on the board is essential. {42:03} Where do you find the perfect board members? {46:49} Planning for the future and picking board members that will spread your message. {49:42} Why Mark has worked on over 800 Boards. {55:18} Advice for Board of Directors, preparing for the eventual changing of the guard.   Remarkable quotes:  90 plus percent of their problems or inefficiencies are due to the fact they were not structured properly from the beginning.  You must know where you came from to know where you are going.  I think this is one of the biggest misses right now that a board is viewed as a hindrance. 20% of the time, as a CEO or Executive Director, I'm going to now put on a different hat and I'm going to ask questions 80% of the time and give my opinion or my input 20% of the time. The maturity of that decision-maker's ability to allow for discourse, but not take it as an example as a personal attack on them. A board director is not going to be comfortable going out and representing a program, that is not as impactful as it should be.  Three components create the depth of the board.  The vertical component creates your expertise Influence. The horizontal component is your planes of congruence that create your character and then your coverage and balance create the depth of the board. If you can get those three areas balanced in some way, these boards are unstoppable.      Resources:  Mark@PfisterStrategy.com      Bio: Mark A. Pfister   With a strong focus in Strategy, Governance, and Technology / Cybersecurity, Mark A. Pfister is CEO & Chief Board Consultant of M. A. Pfister Strategy Group, an executive advisory firm that serves as a strategic advisory council for executives and Boards in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is also Chairman & CEO of Integral Board Group, a specialized Board services and consulting company.    Mr. Pfister is a 'Board Macro-Influencer' and his success has been repeated across a wide range of business situations and environments. He prides himself on being a coach and mentor to senior executives and directors.    In Board Director circles, Mr. Pfister has earned the nickname 'The Board Architect.' The overarching theme throughout his career has been his aptitude in leadership positions, passionate focus on people, unique governance models, and ability to create value for stakeholders through innovative business strategies and operational excellence.    Michael Lorelli, Executive Chairman of Rita's Franchise Company, has said, “Mark's unusual combination of excelling at a macro and micro grasp of business, genuine interest in Governance, and ability to coach and mentor a Management Team make him a terrific Independent Director.” Mr. Pfister is a certified project management professional and frequently serves as an expert Project Executive, consulting on global projects in their initiation and operational phases, as well as programs requiring remedial focus to bring them back on track. He has deep knowledge and experience in Board design & operations, strategic planning, business transformation, technology implementations, decisioning processes, continuing education programs, executive coaching, and governance models.    Previously, Mr. Pfister was CEO of Pro4ia, Inc., an international consulting and professional services company specializing in a wide range of technology solutions utilizing formal Project Management as a proven and repeatable delivery method. With a Fortune 50 client list, Pro4ia was Citibank's Nominee for Crain's Magazine 'Entrepreneurship of the Year' Award in 2005. He simultaneously served as CEO of Onit, Inc., a national sourcing company specializing in placements for all levels of technology skill sets.   Mr. Pfister was also the National Program Office Leader for American Express leading some of the largest technology transformation initiatives in the company's history. He served as a Licensed Engineering Officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, holds a B.S. from the State University of New York Maritime College in Facilities Engineering, and completed Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program for Board Directors.   Mr. Pfister is the creator of the ‘Board as a Service' (BaaS) engagement model, an industry he is credited with inventing. He is a Master Speaker and conducts national speaking tours, lectures, and seminars focused on effective leadership, strategy, Board architecture, becoming an exceptional Board Director candidate, professional project/program management, and entrepreneurship.    His popular book, 'Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors,' an Amazon best-seller with circulation in over 70 countries, has influenced a whole new generation of Board Directors.    Mr. Pfister is a proficient Board Director and CEO with experience across multiple industry verticals. He is typically the Chair, or a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, Governance Committee, Technology & Cybersecurity Committee, and Nominating Committee. Mr. Pfister's experience as a renowned Board Consultant, having guided and coached hundreds of Boards, Board Committees, and Board Members, additionally offers up unique and informed viewpoints to the companies he serves.    He holds an Executive Masters Professional Board Certification through the American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD), is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI), holds a Global ESG Certification through Competent Boards, and holds a Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional Board Certification (CCIP) through the McAfee Institute.           Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links     Website: http://nonprofitarchitect.org   Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonprofitArchitect    Ultimate Podcast Guide https://www.fatfreecartpro.com/ecom/gb.php?&i=1698463&cl=377219&c=cart&ejc=2&custom=card Subscribe and leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/NonprofitArchitect Watch on YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQm8fnR2sHyrmLpV2jKYajA Listen to these other great podcasts from Veterans. https://nonprofitarchitect.org/veteran-podcast-network/ Want help getting your podcast started? https://nonprofitarchitect.org/podcast-production-services/

Brenda Smeeton, the legal director at the Georgia Justice Project, and Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady discuss the Cobb Second Chance Desk. Plus, Nsé Ufot, the chief executive officer of the New Georgia Project, discusses pending lawsuits filed against the state of Georgia for its new controversial voting law and what has to happen in these cases for voter registration groups and other organizations to win in court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest for this episode is Mark Pfister. With a strong focus in Strategy, Governance, and Technology / Cybersecurity, Mark is CEO & Chief Board Consultant of M.A. Pfister Strategy Group, an executive advisory firm that serves as a strategic advisory council for executives and Boards in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is also Chairman & CEO of Integral Board Group, a specialized Board services and consulting company. He prides himself on being a coach and mentor to senior executives and directors. Mark is a certified project management professional and frequently serves as an expert Project Executive, consulting on global programs/projects in their initiation and operational phases, as well as programs requiring remedial focus to bring them back on track. He has deep knowledge and experience in Board design & operations, strategic planning, business transformation, technology implementations, decisioning processes, certification & continuing education programs, executive coaching, and governance models. Mark was CEO of Pro4ia, Inc., an international consulting and professional services company specializing in a wide range of technology solutions utilizing formal Project Management as a proven and repeatable delivery method. He simultaneously served as CEO of Onit, Inc., a national sourcing company specializing in placements for all levels of technology skill sets. Mark was also the National Program Office Leader for American Express leading some of the largest technology transformation initiatives in the company's history. He served as a Licensed Engineering Officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, holds a B.S. from the State University of New York Maritime College in Facilities Engineering, and completed Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program for Board Directors. He holds multiple professional certifications. Mark is the creator of the ‘Board as a Service' (BaaS) engagement model. He is a Master Speaker and conducts international speaking tours, lectures, and seminars focused on effective leadership, strategy, Board architecture, becoming an exceptional Board Director candidate, professional project/program management, and entrepreneurship. His popular book, 'Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors,' an Amazon best-seller with circulation in over 70 countries, has influenced an entire new generation of Board Directors. Here's what to expect during the episode: The differences and nuances between a for-profit board and a nonprofit board. What then can nonprofits boards do to improve? Mark's service engagement model – how does it work, and does it apply to nonprofit boards? Applying a governance model to a nonprofit board. It's essential to be able to relate each action of the organization to its goals and strategies. The immense value of cooperation among the program, communication, and development committees to a nonprofit board. It might be better to expect more from your board directors. Why is that? ~ You can see Mark on his website https://www.pfisterstrategy.com/ His LinkedIn page is https://www.linkedin.com/in/markapfister/ You can get Mark's book, Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors, here: https://www.amazon.com/Across-Board-Architecture-Effective-Directors/dp/0692064265 Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

Food safety and Quality Systems Engineer/Executive Director of Clean Label Project - a national non-profit and certification organization with the mission to bring truth and transparency to food and consumer product labeling. Jackie covers the importance and reward behind product label transparency as both a consumer and someone that has spent their career at the forefront of the movement. Through data, science, and benchmarking, Clean Label Project uses retail sampling and testing to benchmark product quality and purity of America's best selling food and consumer products and award Clean Label Project's coveted evidence-based Purity Award. Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy the episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: TheHowtoEntrepreneur.com Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Today's Sponsors: JavaPresse Coffee Company - #1 Rated Coffee Grinder on Amazon (Free Grinder in Link) SANESolution - Harvard Medical endorsed body & mind health framework American Dream U -  Transitioning veteran professionals 

Real construction innovation can be hard to see in the vast amount of marketing and market noise. Construction innovation is real.  Dan Carlton, President, Partner, and Makayla Oei, Project Executive, at Mark III Construction, Inc. shared what they are doing with building owners to standardize, integrate and innovate. Their process goes beyond conventional prefab and kitting. They integrate the full scope for mechanical, electrical, low voltage, plumbing, piping, and framing into manufactured MEP wall panels.   Case Study & Video Links  https://mark-three.com/construction/project-mountain/  Tour Requests  https://mark-three.com/tour/    Follow Mark III Construction on social media: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-iii-construction-inc./  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markthreeconstruction  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markthreeconstruction/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh5lH9l8DDsdpswaGpz5Dcg Connect with Dan Carlton, President, Partner  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-carlton-890a2013/  Connect with Makayla Oei, Project Executive  https://www.linkedin.com/in/makaylaoei/    Connect with Felipe via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe  Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer   Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefelipeengineer     Today's episode is sponsored by Construction Accelerator. Construction Accelerator is an online learning system for teams and individuals that offers short, in-depth videos on numerous Lean topics for Builders and Designers to discuss and implement, just like on this podcast. This is tangible knowledge at your fingertips in the field, in the office, or at home. Support your lean Lean learning at your own pace. Learn more at http://trycanow.com/  Today's episode is also sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The EBFC Show Intro Music: California by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden   Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-california  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ3vUFdPAjI  ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Achieving health value demands the formation of a new social construct, one that puts aside self-interest and builds systems of care for the common good. One that prioritizes health and equity for all, including the underserved and most vulnerable among us. This effort requires stronger leaders and better leadership than ever before. Getting Medicaid right, transforming addiction and substance use disorder treatment, reframing behavioral health, and removing silos – these are a few of the efforts of this week's guest as his work exemplifies the mission of achieving health as the seminal American institution to drive social connectedness and economic prosperity. Our guest is David Smith, CEO and founder of Third Horizon Strategies (THS), a Chicago-based, boutique advisory firm focused on maximizing human potential through a better health system. David serves on the Health Care Council of Chicago, the Alliance for Addiction Payment Reform, the board of the Sinai Hospital System, the Founder's Council of United States of Care and as a Senior Advisor at AVIA and a Project Executive for their Medicaid Transformation Project. 04:55 Facts on Medicaid: 75 million Americans covered (1 in 5 Americans), 50% of US births, $600B annual spend 05:40 Medicaid beneficiaries may even approach 100M in the next five years 06:00 Background on the Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) 08:00 “The Medicaid program is the single most important endeavor in our country, PERIOD. And that's not just in healthcare, I'm talking about in total.” 09:00 Health is required to serve in the function in the full human capacity. 09:45 The neglect of the Medicaid program over the years and why we need to get it right to improve health in underserved communities 10:18 “Getting Medicaid right improves health, and improving health creates economic development.” 10:30 Disparities in public health are drawn across racial lines 11:00 Transformation Factor #1:  Evolution of payment models and realignment of incentives 11:45 Transformation Factor #2:  An evidence-based approach to Care Model research and implementation 12:15 Transformation Factor #3: Leveraging technology innovation for underserving communities 12:40 Transformation Factor #4: Social impact investments to fuel innovation 13:00 Transformation Factor #5: Social determinants of health 13:30 Transformation Factor #6: Growth in Medicaid enrollment requiring scalable solutions 14:10 Lack of government boldness, states not moving fast enough, MCOs not eager to develop new payment models 14:40 Partnering with health systems in the MTP to look for disruptive solutions that with financial self-sustainability 16:40 Facts about Substance Use Disorder (SUD): 23.4 million Americans affected, 81,000 drug overdose deaths per year, 1 in 5 Medicaid beneficiaries, 46% of the total Medicaid spending 18:40 David shares how he has personally been impacted by drug overdose through the loss of his father, brother, and sister 21:25 The role of Big Pharma in creating the opioid problem and how Addiction (the “dopamine rush”) is the #1 most common human failing 23:00 How the system of care is setup to treat patients with SUD as “bad people” 23:35 “If we think our fee-for-service system is bad for our physical health, it is a dumpster fire for people who struggle with addiction.” 24:15 The total cost of care for a patient with high acuity SUD is $31-32k per year, and how that creates a $17k value gap. 25:20 “There is no “cure” for Substance Use Disorder; there is only reducing a person's risk to a baseline.” 25:50 The Value Gap due to waste and inefficiency in the treatment of SUD that also results in poor outcomes in long-term recovery. 27:05 The Alliance for Addiction Payment Reform and its role in advocating for a new value-based payment model for long-term recovery of SUD 29:30 Partnering with commercial payers to develop APMs for Substance Use Diso...

This week Kevin & Stewart are joined by their great friend Josh Carson with Moss Construction.  We get to hear what has shaped Josh into who he is today.  We discuss his early days as an entrepreneur, going through the OU Construction Program, finding his way to the DFW construction market, his journey from intern to Project Executive, the powerful legacy and impact his brother Matt leaves with all of us, Josh's wonderful family, his leadership with the TEXO Foundation and so much more.  Josh breaks down his favorite book Go-Giver and we are able to give Josh a personalized copy live on air thanks to the generosity of his favorite author, Bob Burg.  We will leave you with an  impactful quote from his brother Matt - "Life is short.  Enjoy what you have and laugh often." 

This week we sit down with Nicole Little, Deputy Operations Manager & Project Executive at Turner Construction Company.  The conversation addresses a number of big issues in construction revolving around women in construction including (i) an ascension to leadership, (ii) the historical lack of women role models in construction, (iii) finding your allies and advocate, (iv) idea for progress in diversity, equality, and inclusion, and (v) the struggles of being a working parent.  Of course, tossed in among all these ideas around women is construction are great leadership, and transformative theories to help move you forward inch-by-inch on the path to becoming the better version of yourself. 

February 17, 2021 - Join us for a panel discussion on the creation of EisnerAmper’s new HQ in NYC. Our panel of industry leaders will discuss the workplace vision, design, construction, project management, and return-to-office goals for this complex project. The panel will discuss the challenges and solutions that were encountered both before and during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The following topics will be covered: • Project Success Metrics • Building & Lease • COVID-19 Impacts • Risks Encountered • Site Safety • Cost & Schedule Management • Return to Office (RTO) Strategy MODERATOR: Anthony J. Colciaghi, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C Principal-In-Charge, Francis Cauffman Architects SPEAKERS: Robert Levine, COO, EisnerAmper Lauren Antonelli, Senior Associate & Project Manager, VVA Project & Cost Managers Jay Rimatzki, Project Executive, J.T. Magen & Company Mark Harbick, AIA, IIDA, NCARB, LEED AP, Design Principal, Francis Cauffman Architects

When the going gets tough, the business owner needs to get tougher. The burden of recovery is not only carried by the help of financial institutions or the government. Mark Tracey, Project Executive for the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica's Access to Finance for SME Project, appeared on #MoneyMovesJa and told us how the business owner can play a role in fortifying his/her business in tough financial times. IG: @psojfinancialaccessja Twitter: @psojaccessja Access the PSOJ's Small Business Portal: https://www.smallbusinessportal.com/ Apply for the DBJ's BIGEE Programme: https://www.thinkbigee.com/ Read a summary of this episode: https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymoves/ *********** LET'S GET THIS MONEY #letsgetthismoney Investing in Jamaica and the Caribbean Doing business in Jamaica and the Caribbean Visit EXIM Bank's Business Advisory Service at: https://eximbankja.com IG/Twitter: @eximbankja Giving you the tools to grow your business! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kalilahrey/support

Things have been rough for the economy and, by extension, your business. What are some initiatives to assist with the economic recovery of your business? Mark Tracey, Project Executive for the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica's Access to Finance for SME Project appeared on #MoneyMovesJa to tell us how you and your business can have a smoother financial path. IG: @psojfinancialaccessja Twitter: @psojaccessja Read a summary of this episode: https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymoves/ LET'S GET THIS MONEY #letsgetthismoney Investing in Jamaica and the Caribbean Doing business in Jamaica and the Caribbean Visit EXIM Bank's Business Advisory Service at: https://eximbankja.com IG/Twitter: @eximbankja Giving you the tools to grow your business! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kalilahrey/support

The Arizona Pet Project is a nonprofit headquartered in Phoenix that focuses on building safer, healthier communities for people and their pets. In this interview, Executive Director Leanna Taylor talks about the work the organization does for people who may be struggling to care for their pets - many of whom are senior citizens on fixed incomes and are experiencing mental or physical challenges as they navigate through transitions in life.Leanna also talks about how the organization came to fruition, the progress it's made in helping keep pets with their elderly owners, and the services offered to ensure animals are taken care of while their owners work toward getting their lives stabilized.View PDF TranscriptLeanna's Recommendations:- Nice White Parents podcast- ArizonaShuva's Recommendation:- Rock'n Roll Arizona Half Marathon Check out the Untrained Wisdom blog to learn about behind-the-scenes decisions about the show.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Interested in starting your own podcast? Sign up here for your own Buzzsprout account.

Michael Collins is Senior Vice President of global consulting practice JS Held. Michael has worked as a Principal in Charge, Project Executive, Pre-Construction Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and designer for local, regional, and national Ownership Groups. Michael Collins has nearly 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry. At J.S. Held, Michael leads the Owner’s Representation and Project Support Services practice service markets such as healthcare, mixed-use development, multi-family, commercial office and retail, educational, private, and public works engagements. His practice area provides services include estimating, budgeting and budget management, scheduling, project representation, construction monitoring as well as quality control throughout the project. A proud 6th generation West Side Cincinnatian, he graduated from the Great Oaks Career Campus System, Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, and the University of Cincinnati. He's a husband and father of three and engaged in his community as a youth sports coach. www.jsheld.com

As a Project Executive, Mr. Tyler is responsible for the executive oversight of all the projects. IGWT's principal has been at the forefront of the construction industry for decades, serving on several major construction and program management projects thoughout the nation, ncluding Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL in the 1996 Olympic Equestrian Venue in Atlanta, GA and major expansions to international airports, including New Orleans International Airport, Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Robert Sheeran assumed his duties as Vice President, Facilities at Xavier University in 2012 and is responsible for the operations of the physical plant. He served as Associate Vice President for Facility Management from 2002 -2012. Xavier’s Office of Physical Plant is responsible for the leadership in the planning and design of all new construction, major remodeling, maintenance and improvement on the 2.4 million square foot, 208-acre campus. Sheeran stewards the university’s physical plant resources and works with senior management to prioritize facilities investments to support Xavier’s academic priorities. He provides strategy input in facilities planning and decisions, and he guides the development, update and approval of the campus master plan and major construction activities. Sheeran has 40 years’ experience in managing commercial construction projects having held senior leadership positions with general contracting and construction management firms in Cincinnati. During that time, Sheeran served as Project Executive on a number of key building initiatives on the Xavier campus, including the Health United Building, Hoff Academic Quad, Alter Hall, Fenwick Place, Cintas Center and Gallagher Student Center. He is a member of APPA, SCUP and the AJCU Facilities groups and received the President’s Award for Excellence in 2011 from Xavier University. Sheeran has a B.S. Architectural Engineering Technology and B.S. Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati, and a MBA from Xavier University.

Nicole Yarbrough talks about her experience growing up in Pacifica, shares some exciting updates about her new non profit, Social Unity Project (SUP) and also answers questions from some mutual friends including ways we can be better allies in support of racial equity.

In this episode, we talk to John R. Grillo, P.E., a Project Executive at Keller about ground improvement techniques, deep foundation design, and the latest drilling techniques they have been using. He also provides some great advice for geotechnical engineers who are looking at moving into a leadership role. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […] The post TGEP 10: Ground Improvement Techniques for Geotechnical Engineering Professionals appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

We’re living in the midst of a technological revolution and the Digital Divide is leaving millions behind. Autumn Glover, an urban planner passionate about “The Intersection of Race, Place and Health” joined Egbert Perry on this week’s episode of Create the Village. Also joining the conversation was Eric Pinckney, the Project Executive responsible for the implementation of Assembly in Doraville, GA, which is a 145 acre, 10 million square foot redevelopment of the former General Motors plant in metro Atlanta.

Hey listeners, tune in for another special guest! Aparna Joneja is a Project Executive at Sevan Multi-Site Solutions.

This was an interview with Dennis Stone and Jessica Stone, Dr. Robert Stone's son and granddaughter. It was wonderful to go behind the scenes to learn about the family life and legend of Robert Stone, how he became one of the great ambassador's for the silva mind control method and masters of metaphysical power. Stone was author and co-author of over 80 published books, most notably on self-help and powers of the mind. His most best-selling book was “Martinis & Whipped Cream” (1966) with coauthor, hypnotist Sidney Petrie. That book was significant in the history of dieting. Dr. Stone was an internationally known lecturer on the human potential. He taught for many years at the University of Hawaii on activating the powers of the mind. A MENSA member and graduate of MIT, Dr. Stone was elected to the New York Academy of Science. A Silva Method lecturer for 20 years and Ambassador-at-Large, he introduced the Silva Method to five nations and was honored with many Silva awards. Dennis Stone is a management, finance, and technical professional with 40 years of experience. During over 30 years at NASA, he helped manage nearly $1B in investment by NASA in commercial space capabilities.  He helped start and execute NASA's successful Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program which invested in SpaceX and Orbital to carry cargo between Earth and Low Earth Orbit.  He led the business team in both COTS investment rounds, in the first rounds of the Commercial Crew Program, and recently on Commercial Space Capabilities.   Today as Project Executive he manages NASA support to SpaceX, Orbital ATK, United Launch Alliance, and Final Frontier Design.   Before COTS, Mr. Stone had two decades of International Space Station (ISS) experience, including as Chief System Engineer of the Assured Crew Return Vehicle, Manager of Avionics Integration, and ISS Commercialization Working Group Chair.   He began his space career designing flight avionics and ground systems at McDonnell Douglas and Ford Aerospace and supporting Shuttle/payload integration with Rockwell. He is CEO of Ion Biotechnology which has an therapeutic family of compounds which is hypothesized to target cancer at the cellular level.  These agents may also show efficacy against a range of infectious disease.   The company is conducting tests on this technology which is in the post-discovery/pre-clinical phase.   Mr. Stone is volunteer President of World Space Week Association, a non-profit which globally coordinates UN-declared World Space Week, the largest space event on Earth each October 4-10.  In 2018, WSW was celebrated with 5,000 events in 90 nations. He earned two Bachelor of Science degrees, in Physics and Electrical Engineering, from the University of Hawaii and is Associate Fellow of the AIAA. Jessica Stone is an Esthetician/Owner at Stone Specialty Skincare and has used her grandfather's techniques with great success. You can also learn more about Dr. Stone at www.robertbstone.com. BUY MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Reality-Revolution-Mind-Blowing-Movement-Hack/dp/154450618X/ Listen my book on audible https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Reality-Revolution-Audiobook/B087LV1R5V All my Interviews - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo_Y78_zt_zv9TI1AGx-WimT All my guided meditations in one place https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo_BfNnb5vLcwouInskcEhqL All my short meditations (you have 10 minutes) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv1KCSKwOo-Mc0SiXK8Ef0opJeahwgfM For all episodes of the Reality Revolution – https://www.therealityrevolution.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RealityRevol... Join our facebook group The Reality Revolution  https://www.facebook.com/groups/40312... Subscribe to my Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgX... Contact us at media@advancedsuccessinsitute.com #robertbstone #metaphysics #realityrevolution

Janet Miller Evans, MPA, PCC, EQCC, is Founder and CEO of Entevos, an international coaching and professional services company. She shares her knowledge gained from diverse business, professional, and personal experiences to empower leaders to build trust. She guides teams to productive collaboration, business owners to increased profits, and organizations to make diversity, equity, and inclusion a normalized part of their culture. Recognized as a thought leader in business and her community leader, Janet is known for achieving results through effective strategic planning, coaching winning teams, building excellent client relationships, and her collaborative negotiation skills. Janet has coached clients in 28 different countries. She has bee a featured speaker on many live learning sessions, panel discussions, podcasts, and conferences. Janet is a Certified Professional Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF) and is a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach with Six Seconds. She will receive her Certified Team Coach certification from the Global Team Coaching Institute and EMCC certification in the fall of 2020. Her previous corporate experience includes leadership and management roles at Fortune 100 companies, FedEx, IBM, UPS, and Comcast. Janet was the first Black female District Sales Manager for FedEx. She quickly progressed up the ranks from starting as an Account Executive to District Sales Manager, National Accounts Manager, Global Account Manager, and Regional Sales Manager. She held the leadership role of Project Executive with IBM, responsible for teams delivering operations and sales services to her clients. Janet has led teams of over 150 employees in sales, marketing, and service delivery. She attained target sales revenue goals of 450 million dollars, managed P&Ls of two million dollars. Janet received excellent reviews for fostering successful client experiences, delivery on key performance indices, as well as many sales and leadership honors, and recognition. She earned Fed Ex National Account Manager of the year and achieved five President’s Club awards. Janet is a Member of the Advisory Board for Oji Life Labs and Board Member for The Gratitude Network. She volunteers as a Coach for How Women Lead, Women Leaders for the World Cohort, and Network Leader for Six Seconds. Professional memberships include International Coach Federation (ICF), The Club of Silicon Valley, Her pastimes are hiking, bike riding, hanging out at the beach, reading, swimming, and travel. Janet is married and has two daughters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

There's no doubt that the foodservice industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. The entire nature of the business – in which people gather around closely to eat, drink and converse at restaurants, campuses, corporate dining rooms and nursing homes – has been turned upside down by social distancing requirements. Foodservice operators have been innovating ever since the outbreaks in March to accommodate these requirements as best as they can, helped in no small way by their supplier partners, who have done much innovating themselves. Clark Food Service Equipment, based in Lancaster, Penn. and a recent participant in ECRM's Foodservice Virtual Session, is a great example of this. In this episode, I speak with Becky Smith, Project Executive at Clark Food Service Equipment, on how they are working with foodservice operators to enable them to keep their business going safely and successfully during the pandemic, as well as prepping them for a post-pandemic world. We also discuss her experience at the virtual foodservice session, and how virtual will play a role in Clark's future.

On this episode I am joined by Nancy Lamb, Project Management Executive at MiCiM. Nancy comes from a legal background and entered the construction sector as a result of an opportunity created by the banking crisis. We discuss how a legal background can benefit a career in data centre construction, how strong contractual understanding can be highly beneficial when delivering major projects, how the industry can attract and retain more females, and how the industry needs to work on spreading the message to younger age groups to improve diversity. Nancy is a passionate and inspirational individual within the sector who has some excellent views on how the industry can improve diversity and attract more talent in to the sector. 

Cricket is perhaps the greatest unifying force in Pakistan and in its early years, the Pakistan Super League has had a transformative effect on the cricketing landscape in the country. In this episode, Uzair talks to Shoaib Naveed, Project Executive of the Pakistan Super League, about the PSL's business model, the path to profitability for franchises, and what's in store for the future.

This is the zoom interview between our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn and the Master Builder Clayton Myhre from Dallas, TX. Clayton is a seasoned Design & Build Preconstruction expert with a fascinating background that started off in Mantana University then as Captain followed by an illustrious career as Project Executive, Preconstruction VP and all round preconstruction leader within Design & Build. If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com Enjoy!

CoreNet NorCal is pleased to deliver this thought provoking podcast:  Innovations in Construction Technology.  Recorded on March 18th, 2020, this episode features a conversation between Host Melissa Pesci AIA, Principal at HGA Architects and Engineers and Greg Mantz AIA, Project Executive at DPR Construction. Discussions topics include the state of prefabrication in the industry and advances in virtual design and construction.  Mantz, a thought leader who is well known for deploying technology to enhance team integration and optimize project delivery, is also the host of his own podcast, “Beyond the Drawing Board”. You can find links to all of CoreNet NorCal’s podcasts on our chapter website https://nocal.corenetglobal.org/ and can subscribe to them on iTunes. We encourage you to forward this dynamic content to your colleagues and friends and share it on social media. Please provide your comments as well.  We value your input and will incorporate your feedback in our future podcasts.  Happy listening!

Cheryl McKissack Daniel, civil engineer, has more than 25 years of experience in all phases of the design and construction industry including major project work in the commercial, healthcare, education and transportation sectors. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Cheryl comes from a long lineage of architects and builders that began with an enslaved Ashanti ancestor in 1790. Cheryl's grandfather, Moses McKissack, founded the family business in 1905. Her father, William DeBerry McKissack took over in 1968, and her mother Leatrice Buchanan McKissack grew the business after her husband died. Today, Cheryl represents the fifth generation of the McKissack family's century old business, McKissack & McKissack, the oldest minority and woman-owned design and construction firm in the nation. McKissack provides construction management, program management and consulting services for various project types throughout the East Coast and the United States. The firm's primary focus is in the infrastructure, transit, healthcare and education sectors. The McKissack family of services extends into areas of expertise beyond traditional A/E/C disciplines, broadly supporting client needs related to their facilities. Over the years, Cheryl has built upon the success of her firm's fore parents by fostering long lasting relationships and by providing innovative solutions to complex projects. Her success stems from her unique ability to listen, ask the right questions, lead through expertise, and always being prepared. To each project her firm undertakes, Cheryl brings capabilities drawn from her staff of architects, engineers, and construction professionals. Her company currently employs over 150 employees and has contracted more than $50 billion dollars in construction over the past decade. Within McKissack clients find a mastery of talent blended with commitment, resources, and implementation skills, all under the leadership of Cheryl McKissack. As President and CEO, Cheryl serves as Project Executive on all of her firm's high-profile projects. In this capacity she provides executive leadership and ensures that diversity is implemented during each phase of a project or program. Her skills include expertise in estimating, scheduling, design review, document control, construction inspection, and developing and implementing quality assurance/quality control programs. McKissack is involved with some of New York's largest projects including: JFK Terminal One; LGA Central Terminal Building Redevelopment; Coney Island Hospital Redevelopment; Harlem Hospital Center Modernization; the NYC Economic Development Corporation Hunts Point Cooperative Market and Fulton Fish Market; MART125 Cultural Center in Harlem; Pacific Park/ Atlantic Yards Barclays Center; The Women's Building; Pier 42 Redevelopment; and The Studio Museum in Harlem. McKissack also serves as the MTA Independent Engineer overseeing the Capital Construction Program of the nation's largest transportation system. Cheryl serves on numerous, corporate, charitable and community boards. As a board member, Cheryl focuses on strategic planning as part of good governance. She believes strategic planning is a critical part to a board's mission and formulating good strategy ensures long-term value creation, building an ethical culture and managing risk. Cheryl has been honored as a “Hero of Liberty” for her support of humanitarian initiatives and for promoting the responsibilities of a free and diverse America. She earned both a bachelor and master's degree in civil engineering from Howard University and graduate course work Columbia University in Civil engineering.

In a very near future Lindholmen will have 130 000 new sqm to add to the city map. What will it contain and what can we expect besides new working spaces? Listen to the vision of the Director and Project Executive for Geely Innovation Centre. Contact: goteborgspodden@llexperience.se 

This Week’s Guest: Why Reviews Matter Mark Jeffreys, Mobile Agent Now Week in Review Special Guest Jack Graham, VP New Business Development, Key Benefit Administrators, Inc. Elite Health Commitment to Corporate Citizenship Two Guest from Turner Construction: David Opalka (oh-paul-kuh), Project Executive & Kristen Smitherman-Voltaire, Community & Citizenship Manager

3 Invaluable Lessons from David Niese You can help other people out and get what you need at the same time. If your project staff is happy, everything starts falling into place. It’s not enough to just be right – you need to spend more time on collaboration and listen to what people are saying and what is going on.   This week, host Sue Dyer speaks with David Niese about effectively implementing partnering within your team and organization and why taking the hardline when it comes to managing projects doesn’t always yield a positive outcome. About Guest David Niese (1:16) David Niese was one of the trainers for the Caltrans Fundamentals of Partnering. David helped train over 4,000 different project professionals on the fundamentals of making Partnering work on Caltrans projects. David is a Project Executive at Granite Construction in their large project group.   David’s Journey to Becoming Project Executive at Granite Construction (2:50) David grew up in the industry and did a lot of surveying with his dad He got a job at a small engineering firm in San Bernadino, CA He worked with Caltrans for 15 years and then jumped to the private industry For the last five years, David has been at Granite Construction   How David Went from SOB to Collaborative Leader (5:50) In his first job as a Resident Engineer, David was a hardliner. He expected his contractor to know what he was supposed to do, and David stuck to the contract.  In the end, his contractor went bankrupt and in stepped a new company.    David learned that you can hold a contractor to the contract, but it is bad for business; but all the contractors start spending more money.  It costs the owner more money if they have to deal with a lot of claims.  There are always things we can do to help each other on the contract.    If the project staff is happy on both sides, everything just falls into place.  Your quality is better, your safety is better, your production rates are better because everyone is happy coming to work.  Everyone is working toward the common goal of finishing the project. David’s Advice to Someone Who’s Just Starting Their Career (15:15) Don’t let the daily grind keep you from seeing the big picture When you focus on the little things only, you don’t fully understand what the ramifications might be A mentor is extremely important to have the right perspective   How to Lead Your Team When There’s Conflict (17:30) Have your partnering process in place, be sure that you listen and understand the position of other people You can help other people out and get what you need at the same time Listen to see where the conflict might be coming from and to figure out how you can avoid it Using a facilitator can really help   What People Can Do to Lead Their Team When It’s Struggling (19:45) The Escalation Ladder can be a huge help with things - go up the chain so you can relieve yourself and others from having to worry about the issue The person at the next level of escalation will probably have a different view on the problem Don’t take things personally, there will always be contract disputes Don’t let conflict affect the work going on in the field Looking for a fair and equitable resolution to the problem is doing your job   David’s Approach to His Projects with Alternative Processes (25:23) In the bid/build world there is no qualification process, but in the alternative delivery world, your past performances will affect you getting future work. If you’re going up a company that had no claims and you did, that will put you at a disadvantage. Your ability to successfully complete a contract becomes important in alternative delivery.   What David Would Do if He Had an Owner Who Was Not Going to Be Fair and Equitable (27:48) If there is an owner with a reputation for not resolving disputes, they choose not to work with those owners. There’s so much work out there, they get to pick and choose who they do and don’t want to work with. You need to look for an owner who will match your core values.   How David Overcame the Very Worst Moment He Faced (29:07) The worst moment was also his worst Partnering ever. There were many disputes, but he didn’t let the contract disputes affect the quality of the work they were doing in the field. In the next project they understood what to do and not do to never let that happen again. He tries not to override subordinates in the escalation ladder and resolve at the lowest level possible.   David’s Zone of Genius (31:49) A manager should not be judged on how they manage the “A” players.  A true manager can take the “C” players and turn them into “B” players and take the “B” players and turn them into “A” players. You have to keep things from becoming a stumbling block. David is good at looking for future problems down the road and letting employees know before they get there. Always have a contingency plan in place.   The Best Advice David’s Ever Received (35:19) It’s not enough to just be right. If not everyone’s on board with what you think is right, it’s not enough.  You need to spend more time on collaboration and listen to what people are saying and what is going on.   Resources for Listeners   Recommended Book: Living the 7 Habits Recommended Book: The Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun   Contact David Contact David on LinkedIn   David’s Parting Advice (37:58) Work on expanding your sphere of influence – what you can affect to happen. Listen to others, come up with a good solution that everyone is happy with and enjoy having a bigger impact.   We are beta-testing our Project Scorecard between now and September 17th.  Any project team who wants to be a part of the beta-test the Scorecard contact Sue@ConstructionDreamTeam.com. Construction Nation! Dream Teams don’t just happen they are built one step at a time. Why not send out this episode to your team, so they can help you. The more people you have helping – the faster you can build your Construction Dream Team. You can’t have your dream until you build your team! Please head on over to ConstructionDreamTeam.com to sign up for our newsletter and don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify! Remember…Construction Dream Team drops every Monday morning at 4 am PST. Please join us next week when Sue will interview another industry leader or expert so you can learn how to create your Construction Dream Team!

Missed part 1? Check it out here: The Medicaid Transformation Project with David Smith - Part 1.   The Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) is a national effort to transform healthcare and address related social needs for the most vulnerable. Throughout this two-year mission, health systems will implement innovative solutions that address challenges like behavioral health and substance use disorder. MTP aims to create long-term systemic impact over the next 10 years with the goal of improving the health of 75 million Americans. On this episode, we talk with David Smith, who is the Project Executive for the Medicaid Transformation Project. David tells us how Avia, in partnership with healthcare leaders and Andy Slavitt, is on a mission to change the health and care of the Medicaid population by leveraging digital solutions and innovative care models to more effectively and efficiently meet its needs. The Medicaid Transformation Project with David Smith – Part 1 discussed the theory and approach to MTP. On this episode, we get practical and talk about what the MTP is doing in the market place, including: Changing the role and the relationship that the ED has with the community. How do you ensure that innovative models can be implemented in a sustainable way? What are the 3 Horizons of healthcare innovation? What's been accomplished in MTP Phase 1? What's happening so far in MTP Phase 2 and why are you focused on Behavioral Health? Why addressing Behavioral Health issues is so challenging. How can health systems get involved? How can startups/innovators/vendors find out what you're looking for and submit their solutions for consideration?   For full show notes and links: https://thehcbiz.com/the-medicaid-transformation-project-with-david-smith---part-2/

The Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) is a national effort to transform healthcare and address related social needs for the most vulnerable. Throughout this two-year mission, health systems will implement innovative solutions that address challenges like behavioral health and substance use disorder. MTP aims to create long-term systemic impact over the next 10 years with the goal of improving the health of 75 million Americans. On this episode, we talk with David Smith, who is the Project Executive for the Medicaid Transformation Project. David tells us how Avia, in partnership with healthcare leaders and Andy Slavitt, is on a mission to change the health and care of the Medicaid population by leveraging digital solutions and innovative care models to more effectively and efficiently meet its needs. There's a lot to get into here, including: Who is Avia and why are they a good candidate to tackle this problem? How did Andy Slavitt get involved? Why does Medicaid need to be transformed in the first place? Why do we need another Medicaid transformation effort on top of the DSRIP and other 1115 Medicaid Waivers in place across the country? How do you balance incrementalism with big structural and systemic changes to drive innovation today? What problems are you focusing on and how did you select them? What is MTP's framework for sourcing and evaluating innovations? Is MTP focused more on clinical outcomes or business outcomes? How will you prove you've been successful? We cover all that and more, and that's just part 1! Check out this amazing conversation with an inspiring healthcare leader and then come back for part 2 next week! For full show notes and links: https://thehcbiz.com/medicaid-transformation-project-part-1/

This is the first of three episodes featuring highlights from the University of Maryland Project Management Symposium 2019. Here we focus on two of the presentation tracks: Disaster Resilience and Risk Management. Topics covered are Post Disaster Project Management; Stepping Safely into the Unknown - Project Management in a VUCA Environment; Carbon Neutrality, Resiliency, Program Management; The Relation between Risk Management and Project Success; and What is Lurking in your Project Forecasts? Listen, learn, and get a free PDU! PDU Information Earn education PDUs in the PMI Talent Triangle for each podcast. Use the following information in PMI’s CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Online or Digital Media Provider Number: 4634  PDU Claim Code: 4634XNG8ZB Activity Number: PMPOV0064  PDUs for this episode: 1   Gregory Baecher is a Professor of Engineering at the University of Maryland. He holds a BSCE from UC Berkeley and a PhD in civil engineering from MIT. He is the author of four books on risk, safety, and the protection of civil infrastructure, and 200+ technical publications. Dr. Baecher consults to government and industry on project risk management related to civil infrastructure. Maria Papadaki has over ten years of experience in Risk Management in both Academia and Industry. She spent many years at Rolls Royce, where she managed and designed their Supply Chain Risk Management strategic framework, and managed their Risk and Business Continuity Management process. Maria holds a PhD in Risk Management from the School of Mechanical Aerospace & Civil Engineering at The University of Manchester. Thomas Polen currently serves as Director, Solutions Architect for the Project and Portfolio Management solutions at Deltek. During his career, Tom has scoped, designed, developed, and implemented Project Planning Systems in the telecommunications, transportation, insurance, and defense industries. His mission is to help the field of Project Management to focus on analysis, rather than the development of data and information used to support analysis. Mark Reeson is an International Strategic Project Management Advisor. A project manager of over thirty years, he is currently developing PMOs and Disaster Management policies in the Middle East, with a focus around sustainability management. Mark served 24 years in the Royal Air Force. As a project professional he has worked in defense, nuclear, local and national government and hospitality sectors, while also assisting with the IOC in the Youth Olympic Games. Robert Schmitz, Assoc. AIA, CMIT, LEED GA, GGP has over 25 years of experience in design and construction, and is a leader in sustainability. Robert has been involved with disaster recovery projects for the past 6+ years and is currently a Project Executive for the NY Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Small Business and Rental Programs. He previously supported the NJ RREM Single Family Home Program. Robert currently sits on the Board of Directors for the NY/NJ Green Build Center.

Live from AIA 2019 our first interview is in the books...as we welcome Michael Riscica with youngarchitect.com. In this episode, we interview Micheal discuss his background and his path to & thru architecture. From growing up in New York, putting himself through school in Boston, cycling across America three times, and ending up becoming 'the client' as a Project Executive for the City of Portland, OR. Through this Michael fell in love with fulfilling architectural projects, & as a result decided to become a licensed architect. This, is where YoungArchitect.com really commenced and was created. In that, after 4.5 years of studying, getting to the finish line and discovering he was the only one he knew, in his fellow generational circle, that finished the exam. This is where his internal constitution took control, and started blogging about his tips & tricks of studying for the Architectrual Exam, in an effort to Shepard the next generation of architecture to become licensed Architects. Thank you Michael for joining us on The Edify Studios Podcast. We would invite you to enjoy this podcast and share it with your fellow architectural colleagues and friends! Website: https://youngarchitect.com/ Boot Camp: https://youngarchitect.com/are-boot-camp-are-5-0-coaching-program/ Podcast Links: https://youngarchitect.com/category/podcast/ Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-young-architect-podcast/id1208256622 Lipsyn: https://youngarchitect.libsyn.com/ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-young-architect-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngarchitxpdx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungArchitxPDX/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/youngarchitxpdx?lang=en - - - - -  EDIFY STUDIOS LINKS: iTunes: http://bit.ly/EDIFYITUNES Google Play: http://bit.ly/EdifyGooglePlay Spotify: http://bit.ly/EdifySpotify - Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdifyTwitter Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gtPMgCd LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gP_3TyN Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdifyFB NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!

3 Invaluable Lessons from Gregory Mantz There’s a continuous dialogue that needs to happen between designer and contractor. It isn’t about the number of people you have or the budget you have, it’s how the team works together that makes a project successful. Find time to take your Architect out for lunch – learning what has motivated them, understanding their background, etc., changes people’s attitude around a project.   This week, host Sue Dyer speaks with Gregory Mantz about the interface between design and construction and how they can work together smoothly. Greg also talks about DPR Construction’s Design Management Academy and the success it continues to see.   About Guest Gregory Mantz Gregory Mantz is the Project Executive at DPR Construction. DPR is always doing innovative things and Greg talks about the projects he’s championed and what DPR is up to right now.   Greg’s Journey to Becoming the Project Executive at DPR Construction (3:23) Greg joined DPR about 9 years ago but comes from about 35 years in the design business. Greg is a registered Architect in California and has worked with some of the recognizable firms in the Bay Area Greg’s journey with DPR goes back about 28 years – Greg worked with many of the principles of DPR as an Architect on the projects they were building Greg discovered that a design management role was important to project management and lifecycle   Gregory’s Greatest Strengths as a Leader (6:18)   Greg’s role and greatest strength is his ability to rally the troops, focus on the mission, and trying to deliver effectively.  Greg gets excited to bring people together and get them motivated to succeed.   Greg’s Tricks for Rallying People (7:20) Be open in your communication Get everyone to understand the drivers and key success factors on a job Get everyone to contribute to developing a mission statement for any particular project Be open and transparent and get everyone moving in the same direction   About Design Management and the Design Management Academy (8:37) It is often the communication link between designers and contractors that breaks down and one of Greg’s fundamental role in the design management position is to be able to break down those barriers and communicate with an architect.  Bringing his experience and 35 years to the table helps to put the architects at ease.  Knowing someone has been there and done that helps set the stage for successful design management.   In the last three or four years, DPR realized that the issues surrounding design management go beyond their design/build projects, it is on every project they have. Regardless of the contract methodology there is a continuous dialogue between the designer and the contractor.   What DPR is trying to do with the Design Management Academy is to bring exposure of the functions of design management to a wider variety of people internally (i.e., project engineers, project managers, etc.).  People who don’t necessarily have any exposure to design but are interfacing with designers on a daily basis.   The objective of the academy is to understand how to most effectively work with architectural partners.   Why Greg Decided to Create the Design Academy Now (15:30) DPR is a large firm that needs to be mobilized quickly The integrated structure of DPR’s projects necessitated the academy “Cluster Leaders” are playing a design management role and they need to have information   The Results and Lessons Learned from the Academy (17:00) The focus is to get better and more predictable outcomes on projects and minimize DPR’s risks.  Greg uses the Fee Erosions metrics and has discovered that 50% of contractor’s fee erosions tend to happen in the design process. It’s all about mitigating risks early on.   What is the Future of the Design Academy (22:25) The academy modules are now online as a reverse classroom program The group gets together once a month to revisiting information There are a number of “captains” around the country taking responsibility for modules   Will Trade Partners Ever Be a Part of the Design Academy? (25:30) Trade partners have helped develop some of the content for the Academy and will continue to play a role in the future.   More About DPR and its Innovations (26:40) Internally DPR has been a firm that’s always focused on “ever forward.” They have a team that focuses purely on innovation and casts a wide net within the company.  They have an operation called ViewOpps that takes data from the design/construction process and appropriately documents it to make it useful. They’ve implemented a sister firm called DBC (Digital Building Components) that works on pre-fabrication.   The Biggest Challenge Greg Has Ever Faced in His Career (30:33) Any time you end up with a client that’s unsatisfied it’s disappointing. There was a job in the last few years at DPR which had a fantastic A+ team that was going full-tilt. The one problem was the client who could not make decisions and the whole project blew up because the client couldn’t get out of his own way.   The Best Advice Greg Has Ever Gotten (33:40) If your boss ever asks you out for a drink, you go. The best conversations will be had off hours and not in the work environment.   Resources for Listeners Recommended Podcast: DBIA Podcast Recommended Podcast: The Built Revolution Podcast Recommended Book: Integrating Project Delivery   Contact Greg DPR Construction: https://www.dpr.com/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn   Greg’s Parting Advice (38:21) Find time to take your Architect out for lunch. Socializing with partners and learning what has motivated them, understanding their background, etc. changes people’s attitude around a project.   Are you ever surprised by what is happening on your projects? We use a tool called Construction Scorecard – it is a very accurate measure what is happening on your project.  This tool allows you to see what is happening on your project so you can catch things that are going wrong before they get too far. We are beta-testing the Scorecard on other projects.  We are having a special for the next 90 days (between now and September 17th) sign up for the Scorecard program and see how it works for your project.  Email SueDyer@orgmet.com if you are interested. Visit ConstructionDreamTeam.com/Resources for to access all of the resources each of our guests has shared in their episode.

On this episode, we discuss artificial intelligence, machine learning and the exciting electric air taxi and urban air mobility projects being researched by one of the Artificial Intelligence panelists at the 2019 Global Connected Aircraft Summit, Arne Stoschek, Project Executive for Wayfinder at Airbus A³. Check out more information on the 2019 Global Connected Aircraft Summit at GCASummit.com.

In this episode you will meet Gang Wei. Hi is responsible for the new Geely Innovation Center that is under construction in Gothenburg. This innovation centre will be a landmark in the middle of the mobility cluster at Lindholmen in Gothenburg with room for more than three thousand engineers, designers and researchers and innovators when its ready 2022. Listen to Gang and his vision and thoughts about this exciting project that invites start-ups and innovators to join Geely’s journey to be one of the global leaders in tomorrow’s mobility landscape.

By Nanette Moss, S.M., C.I.H., Senior Scientist and Project Executive with Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. What is business continuity planning and why it is important? Emergencies may be infrequent… The post Business Continuity and Resiliency Planning for Biomedical and Research Organizations appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

This is the third in our series from the 2018 symposium at the University of Maryland's Project Management Center for Excellence. For this episode, presenters and speakers talk about project management in the construction space. Learn about the latest and greatest technologies, such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud sharing, and virtual reality tools like Oculus Rift, which have greatly improved the efficiency and ease of stakeholder management, scope, communication, risk mitigation, budgeting and scheduling.  Listen, learn, and get a free PDU! PDU Information Use the following information in PMI’s CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Online or Digital Media   Provider Number: 4634   PDU Claim Code:  4634OP0R5W   Activity Number: PMPOV0056   PDUs for this episode: 1   Ryan Anderson serves as principal in charge in The Christman Company’s mid-Atlantic office, leading project teams to success in both the public and private sectors. An expert in planning, scheduling, risk management, and coordinating the efforts of all team members, Ryan constantly focuses on finding ways to deliver greater value to clients.    Sara Collins: Over her 23 years in the construction industry, Sara Collins has led teams in the areas of operations, preconstruction, and business development. She has served on the facilities staff at a world-renowned academic medical center, has helped develop several $100+ million design-build and P3 projects, and has led the construction of healthcare projects of all sizes. She is currently senior vice president at HITT Contracting.   Saurabh Gangwar is an accomplished, results-driven Executive Leader with more than a decade of AEC industry experience. He is a diversely talented Technologist and Design & Construction Expert with cross-industry contributions and accomplishments encompassing Architectural Design, Construction Management, Technology Management, IT infrastructures, Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation, Sustainable Practices and LEED compliance.   Jeff Gravatte is the CEO and owner of CADD Microsystems, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. He graduated from George Mason University’s School Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering and holds a Bachelors of Science in Electronic and Computer Engineering.   Kristen M. Ambrose is a registered architect with experience in designing higher education environments for teaching and learning. She is a Associate Principal at Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, in Baltimore, MD. Ms. Ambrose has experience as Project Architect for all phases of design and construction and has served as Building Information Modeling or BIM Manager on LEED Certified Academic Buildings.   Omoniyi (Niyi) Ladipo is a program manager and team leader with the Washington, DC Metropolitan region of MBP and has more than 30 years of experience in the management of building and civil engineering projects from inception to closeout. She is experienced in quantity surveying and cost estimating, cost management, earned value management, value engineering studies, CPM scheduling, and claims analysis.   Christopher J. Payne has more than 29 years of experience in construction management and design, with a wide variety of experience including construction field management, inspection, CPM scheduling, and cost estimating. Currently he is MBP’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.   Mark Bodner is the Founder & CEO of Foresee Consulting. He has worked in a variety of roles including Chief Scheduler, Auditor of Budgets and Controls, Project Manager and Project Executive on a number of high-profile projects, such as: EPCOT Center, the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, the Ben Gurion 2000 Airport Project and, most recently, the MGM/Mirage City Center project.    Lance Coburn is an expert construction attorney with more than 20 years of experience. In particular, he has extensive experience representing developers of resort hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas strip in complex construction law, intellectual property rights, and lien litigation. Lance also has counseled clients on a wide range of media law matters.   Mike Schlegel is president of Bozzuto Construction Company. Since joining the company in 1999, he has overseen the construction of more than 25,000 dwelling units, over one million square feet of retail, as well as public and private infrastructure projects.  

It’s hard not to note the growth of our 11-county region as new construction projects take shape each day. Amy Novak of Torcon Inc. described to Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, her experiences as a woman in the male dominated industry of construction and the progress of some of their notable projects underway which includes work at Villanova University.

Angeles Garcia is a Project Executive at McCarthy Building Companies. Originally from Ensenada, Mexico, Angeles has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Tijuana Institute of Technology. Angeles started out at McCarthy over 20 years ago by answering a newspaper ad for a Project Admin position. Since then she has slowly worked her way up to an executive role, breaking down barriers all along the way. In this episode, Angeles shares some great advice on how to inspire teams to do great work, how organizations can address unconscious bias, and how we should all stop second guessing ourselves and just go for it. Show Recap: How Angeles's family's home remodel when she was in high school inspired her to study architecture Transitioning from being an architect in Mexico to practicing in the US - and then realizing she wanted to do something else Getting her foot in the door at McCarthy It wasn't always Angeles's goal to be a Project Executive at one of the largest construction firms, and at one point she thought it was unachievable On telling your supervisors what your end goals are so they can support you What Angeles does in her role as a Project Executive Why Angeles feels like she has a voice and an opportunity to influence where the construction industry is going The biggest barriers facing women in construction On unconscious bias, and what organizations can do to address it "You'll find that most often than not, you're ready. And if you're not, you have the support to succeed. But you need to be able to really speak up and ask for support as well." What the best way is to inspire teams to do great work What Angeles loves most about the construction industry - "We start with just an idea on a piece of paper and turn that into reality...into a building that will serve the community." The low point of her career, and what inspired her to keep going McCarthy's diversity initiatives, and why diversity makes business sense

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 418 features our interview with Larry Cooper.  Larry and I talked about his project, The Agility Series.  The series is providing the community an understanding of how Agile is applied and how practitioners are interpreting practices and principles. Reminder: Schedule Change for Vacation, Travel and Holiday Last week I was in Sweden for the  Øredev conference with a day of sightseeing thrown in. New listeners joining from the conference: WELCOME. The trip was great, and the conference was awesome and mind-expanding.  I will publish a review soon.  Brazil and “Métricas 2016” is next followed immediately by the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.  This is the long way of saying that I will be publishing on an every other week basis through November 27th.  We will be back to weekly posting in December.   Larry Cooper’s BioLarry Cooper is a Project Executive in the public and private sectors in Canada and the USA and holds over 20 industry certifications in Agile, Project Management, and ITIL. His books include “Agile Value Delivery: Beyond the Numbers” (which was endorsed by a co-author of the Agile Manifesto) as well as the “The Agility Series” to be published over the next year or two. He was also the Mentor for “PRINCE2 Agile” published by AXELOS. Larry has  been an invited speaker at numerous conferences and symposia for the PMI, BAWorld, and the itSMF. He has presented global webinars with BrightTalk and ProjectManagement.com and authored more than  30 courses including an Agile-oriented curriculum that is sold directly to training companies in Canada and the USA. The first two book in the Agility Series on  Organizational Agility and Leadership Agility are  available for free download at www.mplaza.ca as is The Adaptive Strategy Framework Guide. You can join the adventure with the rest of the Wisdom Council for the Agility through their LinkedIn group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8539263 Re-Read Saturday News The read/re-read of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni (published by Jossey-Bass) continues on the Blog.  Lencioni’s model of team dysfunctions (we get through most of it this week) is illustrated through a set of crises used to illustrate the common problems that make teams into dysfunctional collections of individuals. The current entry features the sections titled Film Noir and Application.   Visit the Software Process and Measurement Cast blog to participate in this and previous re-reads. Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 419 will feature four essays.  Essays from Kim Pries, Jon M Quigley, Gene Hughson and one from The SPaMCAST will be featured. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: “This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

Daniel Fenton is an Executive Vice President with JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group. He is a 25-year veteran of the Hospitality and Tourism industries. Daniel led a destination marketing organization that completed a highly successfully re-branding, re-structuring effort that is used as a cutting edge model for others. He is the past Chairman of the Board of Destination Marketing Association International where he launched several initiatives designed to drive more effectiveness in Destination Marketing Organizations nationally. He graduated with distinction from the Cornell University School of Hospitality Management. Daniel has successfully completed and is currently the Project Executive for many tourism planning initiatives, most recently including Travel Portland; Visit Denver; Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau; New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau Miami Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau; Daytona Beach/Volusia County, Florida; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Visit Salt Lake; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County CVB, Florida; San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau and Charlotte NC. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Daniel’s background and how he got into the hospitality and tourism industry Destination Master Planning: enhancing the visitor experience Maximizing technology to reach target audiences What makes millennial travelers different from other generations How to deliver heritage tourism in a way that isn’t a passive experience How to work with regulatory agencies to overcome hurdles and find solutions Why economic development leadership is now more engaged with tourism How public-private partnerships are more effective than they used to be How planning departments have become advocates for small businesses Why density of activity leads to higher success for everyone How additional funds can be raised for tourism through business improvement districts Why an occupancy tax is not enough Why you need to assume that everyone has some interest in an initiative Ways to contact Daniel: Website: us.jll.com/tourism

Marijuana Policy Project Executive Director Rob Kampia speaks with Russ Belville on location from the 2016 NCIA Cannabis Business Summit.

This week we interview Glenn Barker, Executive Director of The Mankind Project/Chicago.  We talk about how The Mankind Project provides a community for men to explore their vulnerabilities. Glenn shares some details about the benefits of The New Warrior Adventure Training.

Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild executive director Kelsey Furk talks about the capture of 18 mountain caribou cows for their 2015/16 maternity penning project, and about the successes and challenges of the inaugural 2014/15 project. Interview with Aaron Orlando from the Revelstoke Mountaineer.

Mrs. C. Allison DeFoe Reese prior years in construction has exposed her to various levels as an executive. From her initial position as an Assistant Project Executive/Controller and latter having the opportunity to work on the Estimating Team, Project Management Team and as one of the lead Project Executive. Throughout her profes-sional career, Mrs. Reese held positions of increasing responsibility ranging from Project Accountant, Cost Engineer to Controller, Office Manger, HR Director and Assistant Project Manager to Project Executive for developers, general contractors and construction manage-ment firms. Mrs. Reese has been in the construction industry for over 23 years. Mrs. Reese served as a key member on successful projects for an impressive list of clients including but not limited to Johns Hopkins University, The Baltimore Ravens, DC Sports and Entertainment Commission, The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, The Hu-man Rights Campaign Foundation, The University of Maryland, The Federal Aviation Ad-ministration, The Washington Convention Center Authority, AOL Office Buildings, Boeing and the District of Columbia Government, to name a few. On April 1, 2006 she established ANR Construction Management, LLC (ANR) and with contracts ranging from $20k to $9M. On September 2006, Mrs. Reese received an opportunity from NCRC to join the US De-partment of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), to serve as the Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC) Assistant Director/Finance Director. She was later promoted to the Director of the MBEC Center. Mrs. Reese is also politically active in her local community. She previously served as an elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) in Ward 5 and is currently an active member of the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) and the Democratic Committee. http://nabwic.org/