Podcast appearances and mentions of Turner Construction

On this episode, we are joined by Craig Jones -- Principal at Skyline Construction.Craig's success story began after finishing his collegiate baseball career and receiving a job offer with Turner Construction. Fast forward to today, after 30 years with Turner, Craig is now focused on Sales, Business Development, and DE&I initiatives as the Principal for Skyline Construction.In this episode, we discuss:• How Craig's experience as a college athlete shaped his approach to work and leadership.• Some of the biggest challenges Craig has faced over his career in the construction industry, and how he overcame them.• What Craig believes are the most important qualities for success in business development in the construction industry (plus tangible prospecting examples).• How Craig approaches his team's DE&I initiatives and some of his most successful initiatives in this area.And much more…If you want to hear a story about a college athlete turned construction executive, learn cutting-edge business development advice from an industry leader, or hear about DE&I best practices in the industry -- you're in for a gem with this episode!

Mark Reich spent 23 years working for Toyota, starting in 1988 with six years in Japan in the Overseas Planning Division, where he was responsible for Product Planning and collaborated with Chief Engineers to define vehicle specifications for overseas markets. This pivotal time was when Toyota introduced the Lexus to the world.In 1994, Mark returned to the United States and transitioned to the Toyota Supplier Support Center (TSSC), a non-profit organization Toyota in North America established dedicated to the practical application of the Toyota Production System (TPS) across various sectors. While at TSSC, he worked to extend TPS beyond manufacturing into healthcare and non-profits, which remains a key focus of TSSC's mission.Mark joined Toyota's Corporate Strategy group in North America in 2001, serving as Assistant General Manager. He managed Toyota's North American hoshin kanri process during a period of significant growth that saw sales and production nearly double over the next decade. Hoshin kanri was essential for aligning the organization during this transformative time.In 2011, Mark transitioned to the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) and has held several positions, including Chief Operating Officer and, since 2018, Senior Coach and Chief Engineer, Strategy. He has led lean transformations and coached executives in hoshin kanri across various industries, with clients including Freeman, GE Appliances, Legal Sea Foods, Michigan Medicine, Nucleus Software, and Turner Construction.Mark is now the author of Managing on Purpose, published by LEI in March 2025. This workbook is vital for leaders looking to implement hoshin kanri effectively within their organizations. It provides practical insights into developing corporate and departmental hoshins while fostering leadership development and innovation. The book includes a fictional case study featuring TrueMowers, allowing readers to apply hoshin kanri concepts in a relatable context.Mark earned his bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and specialized in Japanese studies at Nanzan University. He resides outside of Cincinnati with his wife and daughters. He is fluent in written and spoken Japanese.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

BIG things are happening in Central Ohio! With top leaders, we dig into some of the BIGGEST construction and development projects happening right now in our region, including the new $2B Columbus Airport terminal, the $200M reimagining of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, defense contractor Anduril's just-announced state-of-the-art plant, and the highway and transportation systems that will tie it all together. We explore where big ideas come from, and the partnerships and workforce that's essential to turn big dreams into tomorrow's Central Ohio reality.  Featuring:  Pamela Boratyn, Director, The Ohio Department of Transportation Connor Brogan, Arsenal-1 Project Leader, Anduril Matt Kunz, Vice President and Columbus General Manager, Turner Construction  And Joseph Nardone, President & CEO, The Columbus Regional Airport Authority  The host is Angela An, News Anchor, WBNS 10TV. This forum was sponsored by Barton Malow, The Columbus Regional Airport Authority, HNTB, Public Sector Consulting, and Turner Construction.  The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. It was also supported by The Ellis. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on April 2, 2025.  

Philipstown resident sees program frozen If things had gone as planned, Sophia Ptacek would be making the final arrangements for her Fulbright fellowship, a nine-month stint working on industrial decarbonization and air pollution reduction for a Colombian government ministry. But because the Trump administration paused funding for her program, the 28-year-old is living with her parents in Philipstown and checking her email. "I'm holding on to hope that it could still happen," said Ptacek, who grew up in Garrison and Cold Spring and attended the Poughkeepsie Day School. "But I am in limbo. It's sad." Ptacek last year completed a dual master's program at Yale University in environmental management and public health. She also was selected for a Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship, part of a U.S. State Department international exchange and education program suspended by the White House in February. Founded in 1946, the Fulbright program typically awards 9,000 scholarships each year to promote international cooperation and an exchange of ideas. "The freeze on State Department grant programs threatens the survival of study abroad and international exchange programs that are essential to U.S. economic and national security," said Fanta Aw, executive director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, based in Washington, D.C. "Halting inbound and outbound exchanges shuts the United States off from a vital flow of ideas, innovation and global understanding and influence, creating a vacuum that could easily be filled by competing nations." Ptacek wants to help reduce air pollution in Colombia. "There's quite a lot of manufacturing and heavy industry, and as a result, a lot of air pollution that has public health impacts for communities near these plants," she said. The details of her fellowship were still being confirmed, but Ptacek was scheduled to travel to Bogotá to work for the ministry of health, environment or energy and mines. Last month she received an email telling her to "pause making travel arrangements" because of "ongoing administrative issues affecting the transfer of funds from the U.S. State Department to Fulbright implementing partners." Last week she received a second email informing her of layoffs at the Institute for International Education, the organization that administers her program. As to what happens next, "I have no clue," said Ptacek. Because of the uncertainty, she has taken a job with Turner Construction helping clients figure out how they can implement energy-efficiency measures, electrification and building decarbonization, she said. She'd also like to work in maritime decarbonization, moving ships and ports away from fossil fuels to mitigate climate change and reduce air pollution.

In this episode of Built Different, co-host Adam announces his departure from Built Different to rejoin Turner Construction, marking a full-circle moment in his career. The team reflects on his impact in bridging construction and technology, from field operations to marketing and community building. The conversation shifts to the power of preconstruction, and the importance of integrating reality capture and site logistics planning early in the project lifecycle.

  Mike Bahr is the Regional Sustainability Manager at Turner Construction Company. Mike is responsible for helping clients achieve their sustainability goals by implementing efforts in embodied carbon, material selection, hybrid & electric equipment, and other sustainability initiatives.    Mike is a leader in embodied carbon and understands the challenges that need to be overcome in sustainability, piloting efforts to track across all A-stages of a building's lifecycle including best practices for A4 emissions. Mike has led sustainability implementation on over 4,000,000 sf of certified green building space, covered LEED, WELL and Living Building Challenge programs. Mike is also a member of the Market Leadership Advisory Board for USGBC Iowa.   Prior to his full-time sustainability role, Mike worked as a project manager and engineer across diverse projects including health care, high-rise, multi-family, historical renovation, adaptive reuse & tenant improvement. These past experiences provide Mike with valuable knowledge of the challenges and opportunities the construction industry has ahead as it continues to push towards a more sustainable, just future. “Buildings are ubiquitous, supporting virtually every business, supply chain, economic need, and positive social outcome globally. However, buildings are responsible for nearly 50% of global GHG emissions, a significant amount of landfill waste, and can lead to negative health outcomes for individuals when poorly designed and operated.”   Mike works to improve social, economic, and environmental conditions through delivering more sustainable buildings and real estate, at every stage of the lifecycle. He has contributed to positive outcomes on nearly 5 million square feet of 3rd party certified buildings spanning the LEED, WELL, and Living Building Challenge programs.    Additional efforts have included construction equipment electrified, low-carbon materials, and circularity initiatives. He has achieved this through supply chain partnership, internal consensus building, and industry collaboration.   Show Highlights   Future trends in biodiversity and the circular economy. Recycling and embodied carbon while emphasizing client-driven initiatives.  Turner's Approach to Sustainability Focuses on adapting national sustainability programs to local markets. Challenges in sustainability practices can differ significantly based on regional infrastructure and policies. Emphasis on client-driven sustainability approaches. On-site energy and fuel use for ESG program. Pushing for electric construction equipment to reduce emissions and air pollution. Implementing biodiversity assessments can lead to more sustainable design practices. Promoting the use of native species and habitats in project planning. Explore circular economy principles in building materials and processes.   "Go out and find your people...USGBC chapters, Carbon Leadership Forum, the networks...Just kind of find those people, get to know each other, work together. This is fulfilling work, but it is challenging and there are a lot of obstacles."- Mike Bahr      Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2025 GBES

Welcome back to Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. My guests for this podcast are pioneers and visionaries shaping the future of the built environment across various disciplines. Join me in exploring their remarkable journeys, discovering how they reach their current heights, and envisioning what lies ahead in the next 5, 10, and 20 years. Join me for this new 2025 season as I chat with Charlie Murphy, Senior Vice President of Turner Construction's New York region, and Julia Gisewhite, Turner's Chief Sustainability Officer. Together, we explore Turner's remarkable journey towards embedding sustainable practices into every part of their operations! Tune in as Julia and Charlie reflect on their backgrounds and how they got to where they are today, with Charlie reflecting on his unexpected path from plumbing and carpentry to leading Turner's New York operations. He discusses how early projects such as those in Battery Park City helped formulate his understanding of green practices, evolving Turner into a company deeply committed to sustainability under the guidance of their CEO, Peter Davern! Julia also brings an interesting perspective, recalling her early fascination with construction inspired by her father and her academic journey through Cornell. Her passion for sustainable building led to her leading to a decade of pioneering efforts in green construction, and she highlights the cultural shift within Turner, driven by Millennial and Gen Z employees who infuse the company with a sense of urgency regarding climate change. We additionally talk about the Contractors Commitment, an initiative Turner actively participates in. This collaboration not only heightens Turner's practices but also affects smaller firms and subcontractors. Looking ahead, Julia and Charlie stress the increasing importance of decarbonizing existing building stock, and they share how Turner is positioning itself to lead in this area, making use of their expertise in renovations to meet new energy laws and corporate emission goals! This episode truly offers important insights into how a major player like Turner Construction is not just building green but becoming green, setting a precedent for the entire industry, so whether you are a seasoned professional or just simply passionate about sustainable architecture, this conversation will surely leave you inspired about the future of construction! Time stamps: [01:45] - Hear how Charlie's opportunity with Turner in 1978 led to his success in New York plumbing and carpentry. [03:22] - Julia's passion for construction grew from her father's influence, leading her to study Civil Engineering. [05:07] - Julia reflects on how her work on LEED Gold projects sparked her passion for green building and sustainability. [07:29] - Charlie credits Turner's CEO Peter Davern for leading Turner to prioritize sustainability in every aspect. [09:33] - Turner's workforce is now primarily Millennials and Gen Z, who help drive the company's climate focus. [11:42] - Listen as Julia highlights the built environment's significant impact on global carbon emissions, prompting immediate action. [13:25] - Julia explains Turner's sustainability efforts. [16:53] - The Contractors Commitment's framework is described which helps firms engage with sustainability at various stages. [18:13] - Charlie mentions how subcontractors are adopting sustainability practices, spreading the commitment across different jobs. [18:58] - Learn how Turner integrates sustainability into subcontractor requirements. [20:22] - Julia discusses how there is a growing demand for sustainability in construction, including retrofitting buildings for carbon goals. [23:17] - Charlie discusses building renovations. [25:44] - Julia stresses the importance of workforce development and changes in order to meet sustainability goals. [27:27] - Charlie envisions making use of AI to promote well-being and reduce carbon footprints in projects. [29:46] - Julia discusses the rapid growth of mass timber, highlighting its carbon benefits in construction. Links / Resources:Guy Geier Instagram | Twitter Charlie's LinkedIn PageJulia's LinkedIn PageTurner Construction Company's Website Turner Construction Company's LinkedIn Page

Karen Maggiani,a rising star in the construction industry is the inaugural recipient of the Robert Smith Memorial Scholarship, recognizing her dedication to the historic building trades. As a carpenter's apprentice with Turner Construction, Karen is breaking barriers and inspiring others.Working in various fields to finding her passion in construction, she's faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry.The building trades aren't just about constructing physical spaces – they're about building opportunities and preserving our city's rich architectural heritage for future generations.As the first Robert Smith Memorial Scholar, Karen is adding a chapter to Philadelphia's long tradition of master builders, while helping to reshape what the future of construction looks like.Her Story is hosted by Kathy Romano and airs Sunday mornings at 7am on 93.3 WMMR-FM in Philadelphia. Follow Her Story on Instagram for a first look at each week’s guest.

In the early 2000s, Joe Dobbs expanded his operations at his Fret ‘n Fiddle's music store in downtown St. Albans to include a recording studio that he and his young staff dubbed “The Bunker.”The idea was that at the very least Joe could use the facilities to record some or all of the episodes for his ongoing “Music from the Mountains” radio show. What he really hoped, though, was that the new studio would be used by area musicians to create their next albums.As usual, The Flood was to be the guinea pigs. And the band was primed, because the guys were eager to do a new album to follow up I'd Rather Be Flooded, which had been recorded three years earlier. So, with hopes high, the lads trouped into The Bunker 19 years ago this week.As it worked out, it didn't (work out, that is). That's because at the beginning of 2006, The Flood was still in a bit of a transition. That SongNonetheless, the guys did get a few good tracks from the session, including the one featured in the video at the top of this article. The backstory on this good old Lonnie Johnson tune, "Jelly Roll Baker" — which ultimately found its way to The Flood's self-produced bootleg album, "Hip Boots” — was reported in an earlier Flood Watch article. Click here to read it.Another reason that Jan. 11, 2006, was a memorable night in Flood Lore was because of the good work of Cincinnati fiddler/photograph Ed Strelau, who came along for the ride and took the pictures used in the above video. By then The Flood had known Ed for about four months. Meeting Ed StrelauThe friendship started one afternoon in September 2005 when Charlie Bowen got a phone call from a stranger, a man who identified himself as “Ed.” He was from Ohio, he said, was staying at the Ramada Inn here, was in town on business. He played a little fiddle, Ed added, had heard about The Flood's weekly jam sessions and wondered if he could stop by. In the course of the conversation, Ed dropped Joe Dobbs' name, which of course in Flood circles was as good as the “Open Sesame” got, so Charlie said, “Sure!” and gave him directions to the Bowen House.The following Wednesday night Strelau arrives at the door promptly at 7 with a bag of pork rinds as an offering for the assembled pickers. He was introduced all around the circle — everyone but Joe already had arrived — and the group learned that for nearly 40 years Ed had been an engineer with Turner Construction of Cincinnati. Ed would be in Huntington through the end of the year to oversee work on a building project at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. “We also learned that he played regularly with a band in Cincinnati that specialized in English country dance music,” Charlie later told his mom in an email. As the guys kicked into the evening's first tunes, Ed grabbed a seat near the front. They were playing loudly a short time later when Joe slipped in the back door and headed to the adjoining room to unpack his fiddle.“Hey, Joe,” Charlie called out between tunes, “your friend Ed Strelau is here!”“Who?” Joe called back.Hmmmm. Around the room, eyes turned toward Ed, who seemed equally confused.“Oh, wait,” Ed said finally, “I didn't mean to say I know Joe, only that I heard him on the radio!”More Introductions, More EdQuickly more introductions were exchanged, Joe had a pork rind or two and joined the mix. At one point, Joe even passed his fiddle to Ed, who hadn't brought one, but promised to come appropriately armed in future sessions.That he did. In fact, Ed Strelau was a faithful player at the weekly jams for the next four months, not only contributing tunes, but also occasionally taking pictures of the group. Here's an assemblage of his photos from the period:Last Ed JamThe band's last get-together with Strelau came in early 2006. “What an evening!” Charlie told his mom in an email. “Ed brought his family for a visit. They went skiing and hiking in the mountains over the past few days, and he wanted to wrap it up with the jam session here.“I was hoping the guys would come through for him and they really did,” Charlie added. “Bub delayed his trip to Florida by a day so he could be here, and Joe, who had an emcee job earlier in the evening, came about 10 to be here for the last hour or so. We also had listeners. Besides Ed's wife and son, we had Bill and Nancy Meadows and Tom and Sharon Pressman. It was midnight before Pamela and I got all those folks outa here.”Ed TodayEd Strelau has not been seen in the Huntington area for nearly 20 years now, but according to posts mined this week on the Internet, he's still fiddling regularly with his friends in the Cincinnati English Country Dancers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Cheryl McKissack Daniel, CEO of McKissack & McKissack, discusses the future of diversity in the construction industry in this episode of the  Women on the Move podcast with host Sam Saperstein. As the leader of the oldest minority- and women-owned construction firm in the U.S., Cheryl emphasizes the importance of diversity in all project phases. Her firm, with roots dating back to 1790, has a rich history of overcoming racial and gender barriers. Cheryl's great-grandfather, Moses McKissack III, and his brother Calvin became the first Black licensed architects in the United States in 1920. Cheryl's journey began with degrees in civil engineering from Howard University, followed by experience at Weidlinger Associates and Turner Construction in New York City. Her mother, who took over the family business after Cheryl's father suffered a stroke, taught her the importance of relationship-building and embracing her identity as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Cheryl commuted between New York and Nashville to learn from her mother, gaining insights into business development and staff management. She stresses the value of maintaining long-term relationships and being true to oneself as a woman leader. Cheryl is proud of the progress women have made in leadership roles across various sectors and believes their influence has positively changed business practices.   Disclaimer: The speakers' opinions belong to them and may differ from opinions of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates. Views presented on this podcast are those of the speakers; they are as of December 10th , 2024 and they may not materialize.

In this edition of The Management Brief, LEI President Josh Howell sat down with Charlie Murphy, Senior Vice President at Turner Construction, to discuss the company's remarkable lean transformation journey. Charlie shares how the organization leveraged core lean principles and practices to drive a dramatic improvement in safety performance and build a culture of continuous improvement. Key takeaways include:  Turner's safety performance improvement, from a recordable incident rate of 5 per 200,000-man hours down to under 1, driven by fact-based problem-solving and a rigorous management system. Building problem-solving capability and implementing hoshin kanri connected high-level priorities to daily problem-solving and operational improvements. The shift from "relentless" to "co-learning" safety incident reviews fostered a more collaborative, fact-based approach to addressing safety issues. Standardizing daily management systems and empowering middle managers were critical steps in scaling lean practices across Turner's 1,500 active projects. Subscribe to The Management Brief for free.

Send us a textIn this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by Mónika Serrano from Turner Construction and Jessica Mederson from Stafford Rosenbaum to discuss the importance of climate resilience in the built environment. The conversation touches on their personal gratitude for the supportive network in the construction industry, the significant impact of climate change on construction projects, and the necessity of implementing resilient building practices. Mónika and Jessica share valuable insights on legal risks, practical measures for construction sites, and resources available to help professionals prepare for climate impacts. Key highlights include the essential inclusion of climate adaptation strategies and the critical role of robust contract management to mitigate potential legal disputes in construction.Support the show

The News Cycle focuses on construction. We'll hear from Dominick Daisovi, a project coordinator on construction sites in Sacramento working for Turner Construction, about the heat wave he experienced over the summer. Dorrie Harland covers the recent construction at Davis Senior High School, and Alice Goncharova reports on new road projects around Davis.  Hosted by and produced by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Dorrie Harland and Alice Goncharova. 

Top Stories:1. New housing in Central District⁠Capitol Hill Blog article⁠2. WA program for first time homebuyers⁠Seattle Times article⁠3. Plastic surgeon office fakes reviews⁠Seattle Times article⁠4. Idaho investment company buys First Hill tower⁠PSBJ article⁠5. Warren Buffet's financial plans after he dies⁠Geekwire article⁠About guest co-host Jaebadiah Gardner - Founder & CEO, Gardner Global:Jaebadiah is an African-American, Mexican-American businessman, multi-family real estate developer, fund manager, author and is the Founder & CEO of GardnerGlobal, Inc. a privately held holding company here in Seattle. Prior to development, Jaebadiah worked for Turner Construction building commercial high-rises in downtown Seattle.Host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.Contact:Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠

Is failure something to be avoided at all costs—or is it vital to growth? In this episode, recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2024, Manasi Pitkar joins the podcast to discuss the “next big thing” in construction technology, how to make the best case for tearing down data siloes, the hurdles of time, talent, and escalation that are facing preconstruction, how to create an environment that welcomes growth and innovation, and more. Manasi Pitkar is Sr. Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. with nearly a decade of experience at the company. She has additional experience as a Sr. Preconstruction Manager at Clark Construction, Estimator at RQ Construction, Sr. Estimator at Gilmore Construction Corporation, Lead Estimator at Saunders Construction, Estimator II at M.A. Mortenson Company, and Field Engineer at Turner Construction.   TODD TAKES Embracing Failure as a Path to Success It's okay to fail; in fact, failing quickly and learning from it is a crucial part of growth. As a leader, demonstrating vulnerability by acknowledging and sharing your failures can build trust within your team. This transparency not only fosters a supportive culture but also encourages others to take calculated risks without fear. Staying Current with Emerging Technologies Keeping up with emerging technologies in any field is challenging, but making the effort to stay informed is invaluable. Attending conferences, listening to industry-specific podcasts, and engaging with community resources are all worthwhile investments. These activities help you stay at the forefront of innovation, ensuring you're always equipped with the latest tools and knowledge. Celebrating the Construction Industry Construction is a dynamic and impactful industry that deserves more recognition and enthusiasm. It's an exciting field that constantly benefits from fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. We should actively share our pride in this industry, encouraging more people to explore the diverse opportunities it offers.   Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn   Thank you to our sponsors! Applied Software Applied Software LinkedIn   Other Relevant Links: Manasi Pitkar's LinkedIn McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Janice Haughton is the Director of Community & Service at Turner Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Janice talks about her career background and her passion for helping underserved communities. She also discusses how to be a mission-driven organization, building strong partnerships and relationships in the construction industry, how the Turner School of Construction Management is helping emerging businesses grow, and more. Don't miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!   Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Ilka Cassidy is at the Sustainability Symposium hosted by Green Building United. In the first interview Ilka talks with Robert Fleming, Brian Fullen, Carolina Downey and Sarah Harvey of FCA  along with Kayla Reddington and Sarah Murphy of Turner Construction about their sustainability framwork. In the second interview Ilka speaks with Scott Kelly and Drew Lavine of Re:vision Architecture about  their project, the first Living Building Challenge (LBC) Core certified project in the world, which is also LEED Platinum and Passive House certified. They discuss collaborative and accountable approaches to setting and meeting project sustainability goals and targets.https://www.fcarchitects.com/https://www.turnerconstruction.com/https://revisionarch.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Would a purpose-driven approach make a difference in how we care for the elderly? When it comes to caring for the elderly, a purpose-driven approach can make a big difference. By creating value beyond profits, we focus on the well-being and happiness of those we serve.  There is no better example of this concept than Chuck Hall's journey. After years of success in the construction industry, he recognized an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in senior care. Chuck's business, Vitality Living, evolved from a fee-for-service model to a vertically integrated structure, providing services that extend beyond basic care.  This transformation underscores the positive outcomes of a purpose-driven approach. Through his leadership, the business shifted focus to not only building facilities for seniors but also providing comprehensive care through a variety of ancillary services.  In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Chuck Hall to discuss his journey from the construction industry to the senior care sector. Chuck shares how he transitioned from a fee-for-service model to a vertically integrated approach, focusing on providing high-quality care for the elderly. He explains the importance of conscious leadership, the benefits of vertical integration, and the role of partnerships in building successful businesses. Topics include: Chuck talks about his early entrepreneurial influences Creating vertically integrated system in his senior care business The benefits of having an entrepreneurial mindset Chuck looks back working for Turner Construction in New York City How failure served as a catalyst for Chuck to start his own business Chuck explains the value of co-investing in projects Recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of your business partners And other topics… Connect with Chuck: Website: https://www.vitalityseniorliving.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-hall-53a259/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c4build/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: Angela and Christi speak with Patriece Thompson, Community & Citizenship Manager, at Turner Construction. Patriece provides access for Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBE) and minorities, women, veterans, and LGBTQ business enterprises within the construction industry. If you are a regular listener to our podcasts, you may have noticed that 'communication' is a topic that we talk about quite often. This podcast is no different and Patriece tells us that she believes good communication starts with learning to listen. Patriece has a lot of knowledge in working with youth engagement, workforce development, economic development, and outreach services so we love the advice that she gives our listeners in this podcast. Listen to hear more! Support the show

In episode 199 America Adapts, it is a recap of 2023. In this episode, we highlight the top climate stories of 2023 and also discuss some of our favorite America Adapts episodes of the past year.  Joining the pod is Anita Van Breda of Wildlife Wildlife Fund, Monika Serrano of Turner Construction and Jessica Mederson of the law firm Stafford Rosenbaum. In addition, there are two short bonus interviews:  Dr. Refilew Mofoke, a professor from South Africa, joins the episode to talk about her new podcast the Plastic Planet Podcast, focusing on plastics and what they mean for the marine environment. And finally Stephen Robert Miller, an independent journalist, joins the pod to discuss his new book, Over the Seawall,  Tsunamis, Cyclones, Drought, and the Delusion of Controlling Nature. These are always fun episodes where we discuss current events and go behind the scenes on the podcast. Enjoy! Experts in this Episode: Anita Van Breda - Senior Director, Environment and Disaster Management, World Wildlife Fund Monika Serrano - Resilience Program Manage, Turner Construction Jessica Mederson – Attorney, Stafford Rosenbaum Law firm Dr Refilwe P Mofokeng -  Professor, University of Stellenbosch Stephen Robert Miller – Independent Journalist Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! 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And that's a wrap on season 3 of the Built Different podcast!  And to wrap it up appropriately, we invited our guests back to share some of their most memorable moments and impactful learnings from the season, as well as just spend some time together and have a few laughs.  Our special reunion episode features:  -Gary Chapman, VDC regional manager at Turner Construction  -Cole Milberger, senior VDC manager at Turner Construction  -Josh Bergstrom, vp of field operations at Ryan Companies -Lucas Manos, director of IT applications at Ryan Companies -Josh DeStefano, west coast innovations leader at DPR Construction -Randy Christiansen, sr. VDC manager at Layton Construction  -Sean Farrell, construction manager at Layton Construction  -Wilson Haworth, VDC manager at Juneau Construction

In this episode of The Lean Builder's Hoots on the Ground podcast, we get to know James Glass with Turner Construction out of the Dallas, TX office. James started in the industry as a laborer, and he has learned much from his time supporting The Boy Scouts of America. He is still involved to this day without having children or grandchildren involved. His 40+ year career path in the construction industry took him from a laborer to a senior superintendent running large-scale work. James gives his advice on the best path to get started in the construction industry in today's market! James takes us down his personal Lean Construction journey—both positive and negative. He talks about how Lean failed on his first project but by continuing to apply Lean, the process and principles have benefitted his career tremendously. James makes the statement, “You cannot force the project to fit Lean, you must modify Lean to make Lean fit the project.” He gives some great tips on how to get Lean moving forward quickly on your project, especially on your first attempt. Many of the best aspects of Lean thinking are actions or ideas that he has been doing for a while, but now with Lean, he has words for the process or tool. Being able to have a common language with other superintendents helps make his processes better. James dives into how Lean is much more than the Last Planner System®. James practices and uses the Lean tools but refuses to use the Japanese word of Ohno Circle; instead, he refers to these as the Observation Circle. James talks about how patience and respect are key to getting things done but also knows the days when you must speak up and be more direct. Lean is one tool to help people change (and embrace change) on construction projects. James talks about how we only must manage three things in construction: money, risk, and relationships. James talks about how the old-school, traditional way of thinking stays right on his shoulder and how it still takes effort today to bottle that up and find a better way. A great episode for anyone trying to convert an old-school, traditional-thinking superintendent!   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 ·        James Glass | https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-glass-91b13318/ | Senior Project Superintendent with Turner Construction Company

The NAIOP SoCal Podcast is back with the eighth installment in our 2023 series! Tune in and listen as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, is joined by Johnathan Bagnall President of Uprite Construction Corporation.   With more than 20 years of experience in the Construction industry, Jonathan has served with Turner Construction, Snyder Langston and most recently led Business Unit Leadership for Alston Construction in both California and Idaho. Jonathan has worked on projects ranging in size up to $150 million and focused primarily on Ground up, Industrial construction working with local and Institutional Developers on speculative and “Build to Suit” Projects. He enjoys the Real Estate life cycle, working closely and early with Clients from initial site selection, due diligence, entitlements, design, plan check and construction.

If you're building something, why would you not use a digital representation of that project from the very beginning? For Turner Construction, this is just common sense.  In this episode of Built Different, we flew over to Nashville Tennessee, to visit Turner Construction to see how they've ingrained technology into every step of their workflow. During our visit, we got the opportunity to chat with VDC regional manager, Gary Chapman and senior VDC manager Cole Milberger all about how they win more work by building trust both internally and externally. During the conversation, we got deep into how Turner uses digital representations of their sites and why you need to get tech involved at the ground floor to see the best results.  Turner is the largest domestic contractor in the United States, completing $12 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. 

You'll learn about gauging risk and spotting opportunities in this conversation with Kaitlin McCarthy. Kaitlin established Ionic Development Company, which is a certified Woman Business Enterprise, in 2022. She has more than 10 years of experience managing large development and construction projects in downtown Boston. Before she founded Ionic, Kaitlin served as vice president at The HYM Investment Group. She has worked on projects such as The Sudbury with 368 apartments and 55 condos, and One Congress, which is the world headquarters of State Street Bank. Kaitlin grew up in Connecticut and had an interest in architecture from early on. She studied engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, and leaned into construction management, working for a company called Turner Construction after graduating. While there, she became fascinated with the concepts and many pieces that went into creating a space. To gain skills to help her with the development perspective, she went to Harvard for a MBA. After finishing her studies there, Kaitlin went into management consulting and worked for Boston Consulting Group. While she gained insight into business and strategy, she also realized she missed the building aspects. With that in mind, in 2017 she connected with HYM Investment Group, a large real estate developer in Boston. During the pandemic, Kaitlin used the time to step back and realized she wasn't seeing any women-owned developers in her area. She had an “aha” moment and thought, “Maybe I can go out and try this on my own…to make a difference in what the scene of Boston real estate development looks like.” In 2022, she took the leap and started her own company, Ionic, a real estate development firm. Even though the market is going through a challenging time, Kaitlin has found opportunities to pursue development management assignments and projects. From brainstorming the answer to handling office buildings to using technology in new ways, she focuses on the task at hand and maintains a willingness to take a risk. She believes a mindset to try new things and think differently will help set her company apart in the coming years. You can connect with Kaitlin and her certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) Ionic Development Company through LinkedIn. I'm always happy to connect with listeners—you can find me online at: My website: JamesNelson.com LinkedIn: JamesNelsonNYC Instagram: JamesNelsonNYC Twitter: JamesNelsonNYC My Real Estate Weekly articles: REW-online.com/author/jamesnelson My Forbes.com articles: Forbes.com/sites/jamesnelson

On this episode, we are joined by Craig Jones -- Principal at Skyline Construction.Craig's success story began after finishing his collegiate baseball career and received a job offer with Turner Construction. Fast forward to today, after 30 years with Turner, Craig is now focused on Sales, Business Development and DE&I initiatives as the Principal for Skyline Construction.In this episode, we discuss:• How Craig's experience as a college athlete shaped his approach to work and leadership.• Some of the biggest challenges Craig has faced over his career in the construction industry, and how he overcame them.• What Craig believes are the most important qualities for success in business development in the construction industry (plus tangible prospecting examples).• How Craig approaches his team's DE&I initiatives and some of his most successful initiatives in this area.And much more…If you want to hear a story about a college athlete turned construction executive, learn cutting-edge business development advice from an industry leader, or hear about DE&I best practices in the industry -- you're in for a gem with this episode!

In the tenth episode of Season 11 of the Propcast, host Louisa Dickins is joined by Meirav Oren, CEO and Co-Founder of Versatile and James Barrett, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Turner Construction Episode Highlights: • The founding story of Versatile and their vision • What Turner Construction are trying to achieve for the industry and the synergies they have with Versatile • Key challenges with innovation adoption within the sector • The work they are doing to empower people working in construction  • Where Meirav has seen the biggest growth in their product • Pressing  issues in construction that James wants to try and resolve • How robotics can be implemented into the industry • Making the industry appealing to the future workforce  • How they work on making products that will make people's jobs and change management easier  • The different partnerships Turner Construction have and the reasons behind them  • The Entrepreneur and Residence Program that Turner Construction have set up Resources: • LMRE Global Recruitment and Search Consultancy• LMRE YouTube Interviews• PropTech Salary Report, LMRE 2022• Innovation Lab• Omers Ventures Key Takeaways: • We put the data that we believe is most critical in the hands of the people who build. - Meirav • Productivity is everything to us in construction. We're trying to get more work in place with fewer people and that's how you drive schedules, that's how you drive cost savings. That's how you improve. - James • Evaluating and deploying solutions is working at the pace of change that people are comfortable with. - James • We're facing a huge issue with a lack of skilled labour. We have an ageing workforce that's retiring and it's not being replaced. - James • When Venture capitalists told me that the industry is laggard and antiquated and simply not a good investment, because it's not going to adapt fast enough, I said, it's the second largest industry in the world. It's right for innovation, it needs it. - Meirav • I think the worst thing you can have is incredibly bright, talented people wasting 2, 3, 4, 5 years of their life producing a solution that nobody wants. It's probably the greatest waste of human talent you can imagine. So that's why the whole program was born. - James About Our Host Louisa Dickins Louisa is the co-founder of LMRE, which has rapidly become the market leading global PropTech recruitment platform and search consultancy with operations across North America, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia-Pacific. To promote the industry she is so passionate about, Louisa set up the Global podcast ‘The Propcast' where she hosts and invites guests from the built environment space to join her in conversation about innovation. About LMRE LMRE is globally recognised for leading the way in Real Estate Tech & Innovation talent management. From the outset our vision was to become a global provider of the very best strategic talent to the most innovative organisations in PropTech, ConTech, Smart Buildings, ESG, Sustainability and Strategic Consulting. At LMRE we are fully committed at all times to exceed the expectations of our candidates and clients by providing the very best advice and by unlocking exclusive opportunities across our global network in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch hello@apodcastcompany.com

In February 2023, Michael Deane, former Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for Turner Construction and Urban Green Board Member, passed away, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated sustainability champion and friend to the green building movement.  Today, we're re-releasing this 2018 conversation between Michael and Urban Green Senior Director of Education Ellen Honigstock: a wide-ranging discussion on eliminating construction waste and the wide array of innovations that lie at the intersection of sustainability and construction. This conversation remains as timely now as when it was recorded. Guest: Michael Deane, former Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for Turner Construction Host: Ellen Honigstock, Senior Director, Education, Urban Green Council Resources: Athena Sustainable Materials Institute   Tally, Life Cycle Analysis App Carbon Leadership Forum, Embodied Carbon Network Living Building Challenge

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for every construction project...  But the solution you should ultimately use in the field is the one that makes you and your team better builders.  In the latest episode of Built Different, co-hosts Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta sit down with Anthony Hartke, VDC Manager at Turner Construction, to discuss how tech solutions from big projects can be translated to smaller ones, and why every project should use some form of reality capture.  Turner is the largest domestic contractor in the United States, completing $12 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year.   This episode was recorded live at Groundbreak 2022.

In honor of Women's History Month, I wanted to discuss Black women working in corporate America. Most executive roles or positions that require somebody to be the face of their company are not people of color. Not saying all of them fall in that category, but the number isn't as high as it should be. In my opinion, the last couple of years we have seen a shift in corporate America focusing on how to tackle diversity in the workplace. Another big question is how do companies that are in the minority compete with bigger companies to land contracts with them? Let's meet Alexis K, DEI advocate for Turner Construction in Charlotte, NC. Her role is to ensure that small minority businesses are prepared through engagement and training. On our sit-down Alexis talks about her journey in her field, the power of networking, and the joy of providing opportunities to the small fishes in a big pond and will continue to do so. Also, here is fun a fact about Alexis. Did you all know that she is training to get her pilot license? #WhoGotNext #CLTure 

Maurice Lester, vice president of construction with J.W. Collection, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss working alongside John Wieland. Lester joins host Carol Morgan to chat about influencing buyer decisions through branding, current community offerings and his recent appointment as the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association President (GAHBA) on the All About Real Estate segment. Working with his father in South Georgia on building and remodeling projects, Lester began his construction career at a young age. After graduating from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Construction Management, Lester worked in commercial construction at Turner Construction, where he contributed to projects such as the Grady Hospital expansion and the Georgia Institute of Paper Science. Lester has over 30 years of metro Atlanta homebuilding experience dedicated to John Wieland companies. Lester said, “I have worked all over metro Atlanta…I have had a great time and have worked with a lot of great customers!” J.W. Collection is John Wieland's boutique building company. The company concentrates on seven different neighborhoods, including well-known and upcoming projects. The J.W. Collection team is currently working on projects in Canton, Woodstock, Acworth and Dunwoody, as well as a neighborhood in Tucker off Lavista Road and a project on Collier Road in Atlanta. With over 50 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, John Wieland has built over 30,000 homes in the metro Atlanta region. The company portfolio also includes beautifully constructed homes and neighborhoods in surrounding states, such as South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida. Lester expresses deep gratitude towards Wieland and feels humbled to work for an award-winning national builder. Lester said, “Since I have been with John Wieland, I've witnessed what he has done in metro Atlanta – not only building neighborhoods but changing communities and cities!” From first-time buyers to reoccurring customers, the John Wieland brand presents a status that buyers desire. With every John Wieland company, including the J.W. Collection, every aspect, from customer service to home design, is a top priority. From the floorplans to the design features, Lester and his team strive to deliver stunning homes and communities with thoughtful details and design choices. A destination community, South on Main in Woodstock, sits on 82 acres with 255 closed homes. Prospective buyers will be excited to hear that it is zoned for approximately 575 units, so there are more opportunities to buy! Residents have access to unbeatable amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, playground, communal firepit, gathering shed, multiple dog parks and much more! Starting in the $600,000s, the neighborhood showcases townhomes and single-family homes. Lester said, “South on Main is the gem of Woodstock and Cherokee County!” Tune into the full episode above to learn more about the J.W. Collection, or visit www.JWCollectionHomes.com. Never miss an episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio! Subscribe to the podcast here. You can also get a recap of any past episode on the Radio page. Listen to the full interview above! A special thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will adhere to your specific needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com. The Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio “All About Real Estate" segment, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans.

Griffin has been on the conference circuit, so we're highlighting one of our favorite interviews from last year.  Hunter Sheehan has been in the construction space with Turner Construction for over 6 years, and has earned her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in addition to her LEED AP Building Design & Construction certification.On this episode, Hunter talks through her experience working with all parties involved with both new construction and commercial renovations.  Tune in to learn more about her unique perspective, and what best practices you can implement when taking over a new building.Enjoy!

Nick Barker, the vice president and general manager of Turner Construction tells KRLD's David Johnson that the key to their success has been the versatility to work across multiple market segments. He says being located in Texas has also helped insulate them from market factors impacting real estate in other parts of the world.

Bio  Chris Boeckerman is currently Vice President of Research & Development for Fabric & Home Care. Prior to this she was R&D Vice President for P&G Ventures, the company's internal startup studio that partners with entrepreneurs and startups to create new brands and businesses in spaces where the company doesn't play today.   Known as a “change agent” during her 30-year career with Procter & Gamble, Chris co-founded P&G's Lean Innovation movement, known as GrowthWorks, and has specialised in developing dynamic teams worldwide to strengthen the company's innovation capabilities.  Her impressive P&G career also includes more than 20 years in the company's Global Fabric Care business, working to create breakthrough innovations with iconic brands such as Tide, Ariel, Downy, Gain and Bounce.     Chris holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.  She has been honoured as a YWCA Rising Star, is an active leader in the Girls in STEM program for P&G and across Cincinnati and serves on the Advisory Board for the Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative.     Chris resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her family.    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-boeckerman-06577110/       Interview Highlights  Timestamp  02:12 - Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio  07:07 - Studying engineering in a cooperative education setting  12:25 - R&D Vice President at P&G Ventures  19:38 - Productive failure  37:00 - Co-founding GrowthWorks  44:30 - No one size fits all  53:22 - Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful , committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has    Books/ Resources Mentioned The Lean Startup by Eric Ries https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lean-Startup-Innovation-Successful-Businesses/dp/0670921602/  The Startup Way  by Eric Ries https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06Y1G9RVC  The Leader's Guide by Eric Ries https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Leaders-Guide-Audiobook/B07K8WQHYW  New to Big: How Companies Can Create Like Entrepreneurs, Invest Like VCs, and Install a Permanent Operating System for Growth by David Kidder and Christina Wallace https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Big-Companies-Entrepreneurs-Permanent-ebook/dp/B07FC3C51Z  Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scrum-Doing-Twice-Work-Half/dp/1847941109  Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman https://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Embrace-limits/dp/1784704008    Episode Transcript  Ula Ojiaku (Intro): Hello and welcome to the Agile Innovation Leaders podcast. I'm Ula Ojiaku. On this podcast I speak with world-class leaders and doers about themselves and a variety of topics spanning Agile, Lean Innovation, Business, Leadership and much more – with actionable takeaways for you the listener.  Ula Ojiaku (Guest Intro): My guest today is Chris Boeckerman. She is the Vice-President of Research and Development with the startup studio for Procter & Gamble that partners with entrepreneurs and startups to create new brands and businesses in spaces where the company doesn't play today. Known as a change agent during her 29 year career with Procter & Gamble, Chris co-founded P & G's lean innovation movement known as GrowthWorks and has specialised in developing dynamic teams worldwide to strengthen the company's innovation capabilities. In this episode, Chris talks about herself and gives us a glimpse into the influences that shaped her into who she is today and how she got into Procter & Gamble and developed her career, as well as her experience setting up GrowthWorks within Procter & Gamble. It was a very insightful conversation. I definitely will be listening to this episode again, because there were lots of gems and I know you will find it useful as well. So thank you again for tuning in and for watching. Without further ado, my conversation with Chris. Enjoy.  Ula Ojiaku  So Chris, thank you so much for making the time to join us on the Agile Innovation Leaders podcast. It is a great honour to have you here.   Chris Boeckerman  Oh, thank you. Thank you for asking me. It's a wonderful honour to be here.   Ula Ojiaku  Awesome. Now let's get to know you, Chris. Can you tell us about yourself, your background?  Chris Boeckerman  Sure. My name is Chris Boeckerman. I work at Procter & Gamble. I've been here almost 30 years, which is exciting, but going back to the beginning, so I'm actually born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and I've never left. And it's kind of funny, when you're born in Cincinnati, many times you don't leave. I've been prepping my parents from the day I got my job at P & G that I would leave and I just, I never. I never left. So it's very fun, but yeah, so I'm born and raised. My family is still here, and yeah, I love it.   Ula Ojiaku  Wow. So you, based on what you said, it seemed like you had expectations growing up that you would leave. So what was it about, you know, the whole set up that made you end up not leaving Cincinnati?  Chris Boeckerman  I don't know that I ever thought I would leave because, like Cincinnati is a great place and a lot of people I know don't leave, but when I got my job at Proctor & Gamble, which is a multinational company, I expected that I might have to, but really no, I, went to grade school in Cincinnati and then high school. And then I ended up going into chemical engineering at the University of Cincinnati. And I co-oped and ended up, you know, getting this great job at P & G. So that's just kind of how it all happened, which is why I ended up staying in Cincinnati. It's a great place. It's a wonderful place to raise a family. I'm married. My husband works full time, at a company called Turner Construction. And, I have two children, my oldest child is 21 and he's at the University of Dayton doing mechanical engineering. And then my daughter is 17 and she's at a local high school here in Cincinnati. So, and my family and my husband's family, we met at the University of Cincinnati. So I think a lot of those things kind of keep you in a place.   Ula Ojiaku  I can imagine. Well, whilst I didn't grow up in the town I studied, I also graduated with an engineering degree, but it's an electronic engineering degree and I met my husband in the university as well. But that's about, you know, the parallel, I've moved a lot, I've kind of lived everywhere else in the world.  Chris Boeckerman  Well, what I'm happy about is, I'm so happy that I work at P & G, because P & G has introduced the world to me. And so I've been able to travel all over the place and then it sparked that interest in my husband and my family being able to travel. So we definitely, because of P & G we now know it, but I've just never lived anywhere else, that's all.  Ula Ojiaku  And there's nothing wrong with that. I mean, you travelled when you wanted to. And I can only imagine, because that's not been my experience having family and friends, you know, it makes things easier as a full time working mother, a family person.  Chris Boeckerman  Yes, yes. I don't know how you do it otherwise. So I bow to you, to all my friends. It's difficult, but we all figure it out.   Ula Ojiaku  Exactly. Yeah, exactly. That's great. So, what do you do, Chris? When you're not working, what would you say you do to recharge yourself?  Chris Boeckerman  Well, I am, as you've already found out, I'm very family oriented. And so, we are a family of SciFi lovers. And so we like movies and shows and things like that. We just celebrated my husband's 50th birthday at Disney at Galaxy's Edge.   Ula Ojiaku  Wow. Happy birthday to him.   Chris Boeckerman  I know, it was great. We both turned 50 this year, so it's a big year. But that was fun. We were able to get my son back from college and my daughter, and we were able to spend a fun long weekend there. We love rollercoasters and so we've organised family vacations around rollercoasters and getting to rollercoasters all over the world. And we all love to golf. And so that's something I picked up later. My husband's a wonderful golfer. And so now we really enjoy that as the kids have gotten older, I can spend more time golfing along with my full-time career, but yeah, so it's a lot of fun. I just really like to be outdoors. I think that's the common theme. I love to read, I love to do, but I love to do it outdoors. So that's my favourite.   Ula Ojiaku  Yeah, that sounds very interesting. The first and the only time I tried golf, I was so horrible at it. I think I gave myself an advisory, you know, just to do it not in public.  Chris Boeckerman  It's not for everybody, it's not for everybody.   Ula Ojiaku  Yeah. Okay. I also got the, when you're talking about yourself, that you studied chemical engineering at the University of Cincinnati. What made you choose that discipline, that line of study?   Chris Boeckerman  Yeah, and that's kind of a funny, it's kind of a funny story. So, my parents didn't get to go to college, but I've known since I can remember that I was going to college. So, they worked their whole life, I'm blue collar raised. The one thing I can tell you is I work hard. That's what, you know, my parents really instilled that in me. And so I really liked chemistry in school, and I was pretty good at maths. And so my counselor was like, oh, chemical engineering. My grandpa was actually a chemical engineer. So it was a familiar term, even though I think it's hard to just understand what engineering is by talking to people. But I did some shadowing and I thought, okay, engineering sounds good. And University of Cincinnati was close by, but they invented cooperative education. So, this kind of go to school, go to work. It helps pay for your school, and what I didn't even realise at the time is I'm a very practical person. And so University of Cincinnati was the best for me because I didn't always love the theory. I could learn it, I got the theory, but I'm an applied learner is what I've learned since then. And so by having a co-op job, I could take the theory, apply it, and then I loved it. And so I got the chance to co-op six quarters at P & G in all different parts of the company. So I got to see how, I got to see the company, the company got to see me. It's really how we hire now is through interns and co-ops. But back then, it was just perfect for me. So I'm so glad I made the choice. Like I said, when your parents don't go to college, I don't think you even realise there's that many opportunities, what all the colleges are. But I just got really lucky and then obviously had to work hard because engineering is extremely difficult, and like I said, I think if I wouldn't have had co-op, I may not have stayed in chemical engineering, but because I had the experience of what I could do with it, I made it through.  Ula Ojiaku  Well done you and it's people like you, that paved the way for people like us women to get more into engineering as well. So the co-op, was it the University of Cincinnati, did the university help you with getting the job with P & G as part of the studies?  Chris Boeckerman  Yeah, it's integrated into a five-year program at the University of Cincinnati. And so you have to co-op to graduate and therefore they have a very structured way of introducing you to many companies, and so they have great relationships with local companies, with national companies. And so, because you know you have to, it's just part of the curriculum, and so they work hard to make sure you get a job. You work hard to make sure you get a job, and then you graduate with experience. So, yeah, I encourage anybody who's going into engineering, even if it's not integrated, like it was at UC, to do internships over the summer. It's a very popular thing to do here in the US so like my son did internships, most of the colleges have support here to be able to do an internship or they have co-op abroad, learning abroad. Any of that I think is amazing.   Ula Ojiaku  Yes, it helps with the balance, you know, to know what reality is and what the theory is of this discipline. Okay. And how did you, you said you made it through, so how was it for you as a student?   Chris Boeckerman  I am the person that you should send anybody to who struggled, because I struggled. You know, in high school I was a straight A student, and I memorised everything. I, like I said before, I know how to work hard. I worked hard, grades were very important to me, but it was more of a memorisation thing in high school. I understood the problem solving up to that point, but then I got into university, and yeah, it was just a whole other ball game. One of the things that I think I just learned about engineering is, in the real world, you never have enough time. You never have enough money to do what you want to do. Well, engineering preps you for that because you walk into a test and there's not enough time to finish the test. You're never going to get the right answer. Right. And it's hard to go through that, but I think it creates this grit and tenacity of like, I just have to keep going now.  And that is, I mean, that's kind of what I learned when I got into the workforce, is that engineers are problem solvers and that experience, that difficult experience through school just preps you for real life. And you know, when you feel like you can't keep going, you're like, I am, let's just, you know, this is the way it is. There's not enough time. There's not enough money. We've got to keep moving.  Ula Ojiaku  Exactly, let's make the most of the situation. So, you were co-opting with P & G, they loved you and they said they wouldn't let you go. And here you are. So how did you get to your current position as the Vice President? You're now for R & D right?  Chris Boeckerman  Right, it's R & D Vice President in a part of the company called P & G Ventures, which I can explain. So I'll try to take 30 years and give you the shortened version of it. So I started with Procter & Gamble and I worked 20 years actually in the part of the business called fabric care, so Tide, Gain, Ariel, Lenor… like I could talk to you about laundry all day long. So I worked there for 20 years. I worked upstream, downstream, consumer facing, technical facing, internal, external. Like, if you're going to stay somewhere for 20 years, you better do it all, and it was a wonderful, great experience. I've always lived in Cincinnati, but I've had teams all over the world, and so, you know, getting to know the cultures and how people work and the diversity, it's just, it's been amazing. You know, even the different brands and the different countries was great. And so I did that for 20 years, loved it, but I had this wonderful boss who said, hey, it's time to go try something else. And so I went into corporate R & D, and I wasn't sure about it because I come from the business and I have a P & L and I know what I'm delivering to the company, but I really trusted her. And she said, this is where you should go. And the minute I met with the leader of that organisation, he convinced me because he said, hey, my goal is that we are tailwinds for the business units. So, we're not off on the side, but we have the time to look internally and externally at all the best practices. And then we become tailwinds for our businesses who don't have time to do that because they're running the business. And I just loved that vision. And you know, P & G, our mission, our purpose at P and G is to improve the lives of consumers every day. I always say I love my job. I don't love it every day, but I do really love my job. I think if anybody tells you, they love it every day, they're just lying, but I really do love my job. And I think it's because my personal mission in life is to nurture and inspire the people in my work, my community, my family, and P & G's mission and purpose to improve the lives of consumers comes together in a great place. And that role in particular, in corporate R & D, it all really came together because, you know, I did feel like it was a mission. So when I got into that organisation, it was when, I like to say Dollar Shave Club had happened to us. So it was something where we stand for irresistibly superior products, and that is what our business model was made of. And this was a new, digital business model and it was new to the world and we were trying to figure it out. And so right as I got into this role, the Chief Technical Officer, Kathy Fish, and the Chief Brand Officer kind of came to me and my boss and said, you know, the world is changing really fast and we need to make sure that we are sustainable in this changing environment. So can you go find out what's happening and figure out, you know, how to make sure that we survive, right. How to make sure that we can live in this changing world.  And so I was like, wow, that is like a very clear work plan. And I have no idea how to do that, right. It was very big, the company is big, it's a hundred thousand people, and you know, but I did what I do and I just went and started talking to everybody. And as I was talking to everybody, there were two very clear themes that came out. One was fear of failure, and the second one was that commercial and technical were working in silos. We weren't really a connected team, and so we just kind of looked around and said, what other industry or what other space is tackling these two issues in this dynamic world? And it was the startup Ecosystem. And so we just went to school. I mean, I, the number of podcasts I looked into, like everything I had to learn. We are lucky enough to be a big company. We were able to get to the likes of like David Kidder from Bionic and Ian Berkowitz and Eric Ries. And I could give you the five names of the people that I would go to, but we were lucky enough to get those experts to come in and counsel us, which, that's one of the things I'm so proud of us to do is we didn't pretend we knew how to do it. Yeah. And that's one of the advice I would give everybody is don't pretend, go seek external help, always, because they're always going to give you a different perspective. But anyway, we just kind of, that's how we got into lean innovation, that's how we got into, hey, there is a different way in which we can, you know, learn quickly, learn fast, fail fast. We kind of learned nobody wants to fail, but if you can fail fast and early, then it's, it feels much more like learning. How fascinating, why did that happen? If you fail later and expensive, that's bad. And so, you know, we were, we had to get to school on it. We had to learn how to do it. And then the organisation I was able to create really was a small organisation that was meant to enable the business unit. So we created a framework that was agile and could kind of meet the business units where they were and helped them to understand this is the framework that you can apply to wherever you're at in this journey, because we were all at a different place in the journey, but we enabled startups inside the company is the easiest way for me to talk about that.  And then I did that and now I got the great opportunity, about two years ago, to come into a part of the company called P & G Ventures, which had actually, they were the first part of the company to kind of work like a startup, and they worked internally and externally to start up, what are the next businesses going to be? So we have 10 existing business units. Their job was, how do you develop the next business unit, which, talk about a high hurdle. Right. But, so I basically got to take the five years of kind of learning and enabling the business units, and I got to apply it to one of the toughest problems, which is how do you create a new business unit in an already very big and successful company?   Ula Ojiaku  That sounds exciting. And the journey so far, it sounds really impressive and exciting. So, given that P & G, you know, already is renowned for, you know, research, the extensive research and development, would you say that you already had that culture where it's okay to fail because not everything in the research would, you know, go on to be commercialised and end up on the shelf, or did you have to also change people's mindsets towards failure to know that if you fail fast it's okay. You know, was there any, from a leadership perspective, did you need to change anything in terms of people's perception?   Chris Boeckerman  Yeah, I mean, we really did, and it's still, you know, it's never perfect inside of an organisation because, you know, it is a large organisation. It was more around though, the speed of learning is what I would say is the biggest difference, was get something out there faster, to let people react. So it was almost and we do, we have a great, behavioural learning mindset now as well, but it was earlier back then. Right. And so I think what happens is, you know, you have your standard, large base qualification tests. That was, you know, the standard process that we had, and it worked well, but the world was shifting. And so it was like, if you were going to need to be more dynamic in how you evolved it, you needed, we needed to follow more of what the lean innovation process would be, which is, you create a quick and early prototype. It doesn't have to be perfect because you're only going to test it with 10 people, get it out to those 10 people and you're going to learn much more, very fast. I always joked, I had this old project or I'm in a project I did a long time ago and I had a bad package, but I knew the product was amazing. And I had this team and the packaging group did not want to place this package. Of course, we all knew it was bad and nobody wanted to look bad, right. And I was like, listen, I promise, I'm going to get the highest level person to say, he knows the package is going to fail. Well, if that's okay, will you let us place this test? Because I've got to find out if the juice is good, right. I've got to find out if the product is good, and I promise when I come back, I'm going to have even better information about what the package needs to do to be amazing. And so, you know, this was what this was way before, but it like, it just took people, you know, a little bit of time. And they needed to be reassured that it wasn't going to come back on them, right. And it's the difference, it's not the qualification test or I'm spending a million dollars, it's a small test, but you just need to make sure you're intentional about that, right. And we did, we learned a ton. We learned that the juice was magical. The product was great, and the package was bad, and this is exactly what we needed from the package. And we wrote up probably the most beautiful package brief ever. So I really think that's the difference, is you had to make sure that there weren't repercussions. You had to take the risk lower. And if you can take the risk lower, then the failure, like I said, it's more of, oh, you learned that, awesome, you learned it fast, you learned it cheap and now we know what to go do. I always used to say in the early days of GrowthWorks, because everybody's polarised by the term failure, which I totally understand, but it was like productive failure is failure that enables you to know fast, cheap, and easy what to go do next. And as long as you do that, that is productive failure. I had these great managers one time who, I was very uptight about a very large test market that was going to get delayed. It was under my charge and I felt very responsible. And as you can tell, I'm very passionate and you can read my emotions on my face. So I walked into my two leaders and they're new too, they don't know me, so I don't have a relationship with them, but they can just tell, I haven't slept for a week and, like, things are bad and, you know, and they kind of looked at me and they said, hey, Chris, is this the worst thing that's ever happened to you at work? And I was like, uh, yeah, like million dollar test market, right. And they're like, oh, okay, we're going to talk to you about that tomorrow. Today, we're going to talk to you about things that have gone wrong in our career, and what we learned from them. And I just, this was a transformative conversation that my leaders, I'm so thankful, took the time because when I found out what went wrong in their history, I was like, that's not even close to what is happening. Put things in perspective, right. They really, they were able to put things in perspective for me, and they were able to help me see you learn more from your mistakes than your successes. Don't make the same mistake twice and make your mistakes, or do your failures as early and as cheap as possible. And you know, this was 10 years before I did GrowthWorks, but that stuck with me and it turned me, it turned me from a micro-managing crazy person, which is what I was doing at that time into a learning leader is what I would say. I learned to then, when things came to me that were surprising, I always try to say, no matter what the data is, I try to say, oh, how fascinating, why do we think that happened? And it's, you know, like the results are awesome, clean, fascinating. Why do we think they're great? Like, why do we think that happened? The results are bad, fascinating, why? Why do we think that happened? And what we learned is if leaders can approach everything that way, then the team moves into a learning mindset and you learn a lot faster. It's hard to do. And I don't do it every day. If my team were here with me, they would be like, we're going to remind Chris on Monday about that. So, you know, nobody can do it all the time, but that learning mindset, which is something P & G has, you know, focused on a lot, it makes all the difference in the world of creating a culture in which people can learn fast, because everything's fascinating and you need to understand why you got good data, just as much as you need to understand why you got bad data. That's just good science.   Ula Ojiaku  I love that term productive failure. I think this is the first time I'm hearing. So do you get to share your failures, you know, after experiments do you get to share that with the rest of the organisation or how does that work?  Chris Boeckerman  Yeah, I mean we try hard. We actually try hard in P & G Ventures, because anybody who's listening, who's done any type of venture, new business building type stuff, you have to shut down more things than you keep going and it's really hard to shut a program down, and so we really try to celebrate when we stopped something as much as we celebrate when we're moving forward, because Kathy Fish had this, she would say to us, she was our past, Chief R & D officer when we were doing GrowthWorks, and she was like, it's so important to shut things down because you need to shut the good things down so that you have people to work on the great things, right. And it's, but I'd say that that's the hardest thing to do. And we just did it this week and I compliment the team and it's so exciting to see it's not all roses all the time, I'm telling you, it's not, this is very hard work.  Everybody's job is hard, but when you have a team that really does the sprint together to get to the bottom of how big is it, how big is the problem? Does P & G have a unique, proprietary gift to solve it? And, you know, they come back and the answer is, hey, we did all the due diligence and we don't think that we should pursue it. It's like, I am so excited that they had the confidence and they gave us the confidence because you just want to be confident in your decision, whether it's to go forward or to not, this world of disruptive innovation is uncertain, right? It is just uncertain. It's hard to live in uncertainty every day. But if you have clarity of, we did the due diligence in the team, like I always used to say in GrowthWorks, I want the teams to shut the programs down, or the teams to be the ones that are driving it forward. But it's hard, it is hard to create a culture where people can be agile enough to move to different programs, and we are in the learning, we don't have it all figured out, but you know, we've been at it for a while, and so it's just really, it's exciting to be part of this organisation at this time, to see how far we've come.   Ula Ojiaku  Wow. So, for them, because you said something about clarity in times of uncertainty and, you know, the teams actually come to you and say, they've done the due diligence, it doesn't meet the criteria. That suggests to me that you've, you know, and you, as a leadership team have taken the time to sit down with them to identify what those clear criteria are. Are you able to share what these are, or at least the process, you know, that made you arrive to those criteria that is open and transparent to everyone that it makes the team, you know, that helps the team to determine if it meets the, it aligns with what P & G is looking for?  Chris Boeckerman  Right. Well, I can share it in general terms, right. And so a lot of people listening into the podcast would understand a funnel, right? You know, you have big, broad ideas in the beginning of the funnel and you're trying to figure out, and that's what this particular project was at, is you're trying to figure out really at that point in time, how big is the problem? It's got to be a problem big enough that P & G will care about it. Right. But the problem itself, that's more of a, how many people have it? How many solutions are out there already? What are the dissatisfiers with the solutions? So you kind of go through the essence of how big is the problem? And could we do something about it? So how big is the problem? Does P & G have a proprietary, unique reason why we should go after this versus somebody else? Do we have the capability and the technology, or do we have the partnerships? We do external scouting, right? So do we have external solutions that look viable? And then you put that together to figure out financially, what do the signals look like? Does it look big enough that it's going to be a business that P & G would care about? Because there are plenty of businesses. I've done this myself, I've fallen in love with the business, I want to do this business, and at the end of the day, it's not going to look attractive to P & G, you, at the end of the day, you are choosing to put resources on different programs at different times, and they have to not compete, that's not a great way of saying it, but they have to be big enough that it's worthy of putting a team on it. So we take a small team, they do that early work, and there's a sprint that you go to it, but it's not the same for everybody. Like it's not hard and fast numbers at this point in time. But it is all around, is the problem big enough? Do we have a reason to think that we can deliver a breakthrough solution? And then, when you put that together financially, does it look good? And so we have, I would say, what we have, the leadership team has determined is, there are some ranges that the teams work within, but what really helped this team in particular, which is something that I think people could value is we really enabled the team to focus, right? So they did this broad, like what are the parts of this problem that we think are interesting? And they did a sprint, they identified those spaces. We were like, great. We love it. Now, with that criteria go run some sprints to figure out quickly, how big is it? Is it growing? What are the gifts we have in the company? What is the quick scouting? And is this something that makes sense for, you know, P & G to create a new brand VR work or not. And they really, they came back and they said, thank you for the focus, we met with them every month after the sprint, we made decisions, but they made the recommendations and then they were like, this one isn't big enough, it's not growing, we're going to stop work on that one, do you agree? They were like, yeah, because you made such a compelling case, how can we not agree? And then the other, you know, the other, we were like, we are still really interested in the other two. Do you have enough time? And do you have the right people to do that? They went after it, they came back and you know, and then it becomes much more of a discussion because it's like, is it really something we should do? Is it something the other businesses have a better, do they already have a brand? It is expensive to create a new brand. So, we have amazing brands in this company. And so, many times it's like, wait, do we need to influence, or do we want to try to influence another brand to really take this on, because it's big and growing. So that's how it, early in the funnel, as we go later in the funnel, it becomes much more of, the first question is, could we do it, the second question is, should we do it? Right. And so the, should we do it is all based on can you create the business? Right, so then you really start pulling in all of the business aspects, the full qualification that we tend to do, transactional learning tests, incubations either in stores or in small markets or in direct to consumer. So you really start to get that behavioural and transactional data giving you the signals that this is a business. Janice Fraser, who was also one of these external experts, she would always say, you know you're ready to scale when you've put the variables together and you know where to pour the money to make it grow, you know where the money should be poured to make it grow. If you don't know where to pour the money, you're not ready to scale. And, you know, those are always, so it's complicated. Business is complicated. The channels are complicated, the platforms are complicated. So, you know, that's when you really have to figure out, do I have, you know, should I invest the big money in this? And I think one of the things that you have when you're doing intrapreneurship, you're creating startups inside the company, is you should be able to get through that funnel faster, if you can get all those parts to come together and that's, you know, that's our goal, that's what we're getting to. In P & G Ventures,  I mean, we have a new opportunity area around safe and effective insect control. And it's a brand called Zevo and it's amazing, right. And so it's nice to have a program that has been through those parts and is really kind of in that space now that we can all look to and, you know, say, all right, how are we looking compared to where they were looking at the time? Because it's like, that uncertainty and clarity, like you said, it is just uncertain space. You don't know, you can't predict a billion dollar brand, you just can't, but what are the things that you can start running after and you can learn fast and you can validate that gives you the signals at all different fidelities and levels to then go, all right, we're going. So anyway, that's the goal.   Ula Ojiaku  So, the listeners might be wondering, especially for those of us who are not so familiar with the intricate, you know, organisation, the way P & G is organised. So, what's GrowthWorks and then, what role did you play in that?   Chris Boeckerman  Perfect. Well, I ended up being able to be the co-founder of GrowthWorks. And GrowthWorks, in a simple term, is, a framework that you can apply to nurture startups inside the company. So, we are a big company and we know how to do big, big programs. Right. As we got into this disruptive world and we were being disrupted and, you know, we were looking for how to become agile, it, you know, it was sort of like we needed to shift how we did our innovation. And so we needed to be able to apply these principles from lean innovation, but in a way that made sense for P & G. So one of the things we learned, you know, very early on and everybody would know is, you know, at the end of the day, our goal is to build a business that we cultivate. We're not trying to sell to somebody. That's a very different aspect of being a startup, in a startup you want to get bought, right. But here we need to create a value creating business. And it is interesting during this time is when, Marc Pritchard, who's our Chief Brand Officer, really started to talk quite a bit about constructive disruption, and it was really important, and I think it's important for any big company to understand as they're doing this, is our job is always to build categories, to build the industry. We don't ever want to take the industry down. We want to build the industry. So we want to be disruptive, but in a building way, and so as we were thinking about that, it was just like, okay, there's probably three components that we were pulling together that you can apply, whether you're doing sustaining innovation, or disruptive innovation.   There's a, how do you learn, right. So it's the build, measure, learn, but how do you handle this, helping an organisation feel okay about sending five prototypes to consumers and not being concerned that it's going to fail. Right. So that is sort of the build, measure, learn loop. We base everything in the consumer love and the consumer need. And so we wrapped that together to kind of give it, this is how P & G applies the lean innovation model. There's also, how do you think about the type of innovation you're doing? And so, like I said, whether it's sustaining, disruptive or anything like that, but visualising that is really important, helping everybody understand, what are the new spaces that we're looking at? Placing lots of bets in these new spaces and knowing the high percentage is going to fail, right. And so, how do you measure progress in this uncertain space? That was a part of the framework as well. And then the last part of the framework was how do you organise to do this work? And I'd say the biggest thing we learned then is yeah, when you're early in the funnel, a small team can make tremendous progress, make it less hierarchical, let the team lead, leaders learn, because this is new. So I used to always joke. I was 20 years in fabric care, right. And so I would be working with an internal startup team in fabric care. And my 20 years of knowledge of fabric care wasn't what was helping the team. I was holding them back because I have all these biases of the past and they needed to go into the future and I needed to learn, so you just have to let the teams lead at that point in time and you have to learn, and be supportive. Then you do get to the point though, where my 20 years of knowledge of fabric care does become important. And that's where every startup runs into as well, is you get it to a certain point, but if you need to industrialise something, that is the core capability the company has, and you can't do that with three people, and you need hierarchy and you need to, so it's like, how do you take the best of both worlds and bring them together? And so that was how we had to figure out how to organise for where you're at and what you need at the time.  And then how do you shift to that when you need to shift it quickly? And so those were the three aspects, how you learn, what is the type of innovation you're going after, and then how do you organise, and that we made it a broad enough framework so that we have 10 business units and P & G Ventures who were at the tip of the sphere of doing this for the company anyway. And we were trying to help the rest of the company, but you wanted to give them that framework and then no matter what they were working on, could they fit themselves into that framework or could the framework enable them? And so we started as two people and our leader, and I was able to grow that organisation to about 25 people across every function of the company, but just a small group, like we just had, you know, 25 people out of a hundred thousand, right. But each of us were a function in the company, but we were one team across all functions. And so that's how we were able to kind of like be like the Navy Seals, we could come in and we could help support the business unit for what they were doing. And then the business unit would take it on. That was the only way we could become sustainable because we weren't, I never wanted to create a 500 person organisation.  Everything I learned about from all my predecessors who've tried this at other companies as well, that just gets to be too heavy. And it doesn't integrate into the entire company because you're reliant on the coaches or the experts versus our job was eventually like when we were about three years in and we kind of knew what we were doing, when we would come in and help train some part of the organisation, we would only do it if they offered up a person that would then take it from us and do the next training. And so, you know, then you start to really get into the fibre of the company to really drive the change. And it's not perfect, right. But it really was able to shift how we did our innovation and the BUs own it, right, the business units own it.   Ula Ojiaku  That's the only way it's going to be sustainable, if there's ownership from them.   Chris Boeckerman  Exactly. And they applied it in different ways, our beauty care business is very different than our fabric care business. So one size fits all was never going to work.   Ula Ojiaku  Oh my gosh, sorry, that was a theme at the conference I spoke at, you know, it was like, no, there's no one size fits all approach.   Chris Boeckerman  I'm very thankful that I had the support around me, and that the company invested to bring external people in, right. One of the people I haven't mentioned yet is Maxine Friedman and she started with Bionic and, you know, now has her own work that she does, but she was my partner day in and day out as we were trying to figure out how to make this change. And without having people like that near me, Karen Hershenson's an internal person that was with me. They're the ones that really helped me see it was more than us. And in order to make it more than us, we had to enable others. We had to give it away. So first we had to figure out what it was. So don't get me wrong. That was not easy. It took us an entire year of really crazy experiments that the business units did. And we were just learning and running and helping and doing everything that we could, but we were pulling together the learnings. We were strategically figuring out what was working and what wasn't working so that we could land within the first year with this framework. Then once we had the framework, then we had something more intentional that we could work with the business units on. And we showed up for free. That was the other thing is, when they called, we showed up, right? Like nobody paid for us, we were helping them, but then they started to pay with their people, and they became the experts who then moved it forward and they moved it forward in different ways, because the external experts were the ones telling us we've seen other companies try this, don't try to mandate, don't force it, help figure out an agile framework that people can fit for what they need. And to this day it still exists. I mean, I'm not on it anymore, there's a small team that's still is working through it and, you know, but the businesses own it. They're the ones who really drive it in the way that they need.   Ula Ojiaku  Wow. I respect your time. I could delve in more. I think, Chris, this is an official invite to have you back sometime, you know, for a sequel to this conversation.   Chris Boeckerman  I would love it. I would love it. This has been so much fun. I really, I have a ton of passion for this type of work and our motto in GrowthWorks was unleash people to unleash growth. I do think P & G has the best people. I think everybody thinks that about their company, but I just really, I believe it, you know, when I was 20 years in fabric care, when I was, you know, 5 years in GrowthWorks, and now in P & G Ventures, that we just have the best people. And as we unleash them, we're growing, and so it's just a ton of fun, so happy to come back.   Ula Ojiaku  Your passion shines through and for you to say P & G has the best people, speaking with you, I am left with no doubt about it because you are a great ambassador for that. So thank you for that. So, in terms of a few more questions, so what books, if you had, because you said you had to go to school to learn more about innovation and you got in coaches. Are there any books that have helped you, you know, in this learning journey?  Chris Boeckerman  Yeah, there's a group of books just on lean innovation that definitely helped. So the Eric Ries, like kind of trilogy of books, I would say is The Lean Startup, The Startup Way, but he also had a small printing of something called, The Leader's Guide, which I think you can only get on audio now. And Janice Fraser, Eric introduced us to Janice and she had a lot of that, that really helps you to figure out how to help an organisation, how to help leaders to bring this to life. So those were really critical. And then David Kidder from Bionic wrote a book called New to Big, and I would say that's a great synopsis of what they taught us. And so, that's a good one to go to. And then there's a Scrum book that, I'm going to have to look up afterwards to give you the actual title, but twice the work and half the time.  Ula Ojiaku  That'll be Jeff Sutherland, Scrum, How to do Twice the Work in Half the Time. Dr Sutherland was my guest a few episodes ago.   Chris Boeckerman  Yes, it was life-changing for me, not necessarily because I became, I did not become a Scrum master. We have people inside the company that have done amazing things, but that was the book where he really articulated the questions that we started to ask, that helped us with teams lead, leaders learn. So he articulated that leaders, you know, should ask, what did you learn? How do you know? What do you need to learn next? And how can I help you as a leader? And, you know, that simple articulation was really great for us. So those are the ones that I kind of went back to again and again, to really figure out how to do lean innovation. I have another book for you just in general to share, and that's called Four Thousand Weeks, and it's a productivity book that somebody had just shared with me and it's by Oliver Burkeman and this, I just really liked because it's made a big impact in my life right now. If you live to be 80, you live 4,000 weeks. So it puts a finite amount of time, which can be scary, but we all know is real. But what I loved about this, it's the first productivity book that I received the message because I'm sure other productivity books have told me this, but it's the first time I was able to openly receive the message that you cannot do it all, so stop trying. You need to be choiceful. You need to be intentional on what it is you want to do and what it is you're going to intentionally not do. And that was just really impactful for me. And I think it can be impactful for a lot of people that really, the quality of your life is based on the choices that you make, and it's part of the reason I'm here because I'm a very busy person, but I just decided, no, I really, this is a passion that I have. I have a unique experience, I would really like to share that with other like-minded people who are on this, you know, what I call rollercoaster journey. It is like high highs and low lows when you are a change agent in big companies, but it's so fulfilling. So that book just had a big impact on me, that I really am in control of my destiny, but I need to make some choices.  Ula Ojiaku  Well, I've made a note of those books and they would be in the show notes of your episode. So thank you for that. Would that be, if the audience wants to get in touch with you, how can they find you?  Chris Boeckerman  The best way is through LinkedIn, I'm on LinkedIn, and while I would love to talk to everybody in the world, right. The way that I kind of make my choices, like I just said, which is exactly when you reached out to me is, anything that enables P & G and you know, what, what we all have passion for, I make time for, so yeah, so LinkedIn is the best way.   Ula Ojiaku  Definitely. I mean, you're a busy person, so LinkedIn would be the best place. And any final words for the audience so we wrap this up.   Chris Boeckerman  Yeah. I think, you know, I think it just really is, if you can, you follow your passion and people are everything. I just, everybody in the startup world, everybody in a corporate environment will tell you that the team and the people, they make all the difference in the world. And I just have found through my career as well, the more I invest in the people, the better, and so, yeah, I mean, if there's a way that you can ever really drive together your passions and then the ability to kind of bring an amazing team around you, you can do anything. My favourite quote is, never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has. It's by Margaret Mead. And I just really, I really believe it. I think, and, in what we've been able to do at P & G, we had the people, the groundswell, and we had the leadership support in, and you need both, but it just really starts with a small group of people that have a lot of passion and are amazing. And so that's what I would focus on.   Ula Ojiaku  Wow. Thank you so much, Chris. This has been an inspiring conversation, more like me learning from you. So I do think, and I know that the audience, the viewers and listeners would also find this episode very useful. So thank you again for your time.   Chris Boeckerman  Oh, thank you very much. And I've listened to all your podcasts now. And so I'm learning a ton from this forum as well. And just thank you for taking the time and doing it. I love your story and I was really happy to be part of it. So thank you.  Ula Ojiaku   That's all we have for now. Thanks for listening. If you liked this show, do subscribe at www.agileinnovationleaders.com or your favourite podcast provider. Also share with friends and do leave a review on iTunes. This would help others find this show.   I'd also love to hear from you, so please drop me an email at ula@agileinnovationleaders.com  Take care and God bless. 

Mishaune Sawyer is the Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at JE Dunn Construction, a family and employee-owned commercial building contractor founded in 1924. She has over 20 years of professional experience and is an expert in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space.  Theresa Schroeder is the Vice President and Regional Community and Citizenship Director at Turner Construction Company, an international construction services company that's proud to be a leader in diverse markets. She drives the community outreach at Turner Construction and is a seasoned professional in supplier diversity, diversity, and inclusion. Mishaune and Theresa join us today to describe how their companies navigate the DE&I space and how they established a culture of diversity in their organizations. They share their professional experiences in heading supplier diversity programs. They explain that diversity isn't just about minorities but everyones' opinions being heard. They share how not everyone has the intent to offend and how we can use those moments as a learning opportunity. Mishaune and Theresa also describe the questions we should be asking to move forward. "If DE&I is working like it's supposed to, it's interwoven in everything we do." - Mishaune Sawyer This week on Breaking Barriers: ●     Mishaune's and Theresa's professional background and their DE&I programs●     Their experience in supplier diversity and how they apply it in their organizations●     How a law degree helps in maneuvering the DE&I space●     Ensuring representation in everyday ads●     Identifying and addressing problems instead of excusing them●     Creating a culture of accountability starting from the interview●     Why diversity is not just about minorities●     Understanding that some people don't mean to be offensive●     Addressing the remaining barriers we need to remove for diversity●     The questions we should be asking to assert supplier diversity from a cultural standpoint Connect with Mishaune Sawyer: ●     JE Dunn Construction●     Mishaune Sawyer on LinkedIn Connect with Theresa Schroeder: ●     Turner Construction Company●     Therese Schroeder on LinkedIn This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Transforming Public Financing for CRE with Venture-Backed Tech with Atif Qadir, AIA – Ep. 70About the GuestWe can't wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Atif Z. Qadir, AIA. Atif is the CEO of REDIST, a venture-backed technology company working to transform public financing for commercial real estate. He also produces & hosts “American Building”, the podcast REDIST sponsors with the renowned Michael Graves Architecture & Design and invests in real estate in New Jersey through his company Amanat Properties. He has deep financial, operational and regulatory experience from founding these 3 companies and from his previous work at Extell Development, where he was an Associate on the acquisitions and development teams, and at Turner Construction and at Gwathmey Siegel Kaufman & Associates Architects. Atif is a licensed architect and a LEED-accredited professional. His work has been covered by Commercial Observer and The Real Deal. He is a frequent speaker on the future of real estate and technology on industry podcasts and has appeared at Harvard, Michigan, New School, ULI and Yale. Atif is on the Advisory Board of Provident Bank and on the Boards of nonprofits The Hudson School and the Haven Adolescent Community Respite Center. He also serves as a City Planning Commissioner in the City of Hoboken. He attended MIT, where he received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Architecture and in Urban Planning, and Columbia, where he received his MBA focusing in Finance. In this episode, we learned about the idea of REDIST and how it was transformed into the company it is now. We discussed the inception of the American Building podcast that he hosts. Last, but not least, we discussed how growing up as a minority in the field of Architecture shaped his trajectory! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy!As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends in the industry. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. So without further ado, let's start the show! Check out Atif's Podcast - American Building To Learn More About Atif Qadir, the American Building Podcast, and REDIST, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Atif QadirREDIST WebsiteAmerican Building Podcast Website Recommended Reading Section P.S. We spend (a lot) of time, sweat, tears, and money creating each episode of The Placemaking Podcast. We do this without the support of sponsors as we want to keep the advertisements out of the picture and provide an add-free listening experience. YOUR support ensures we can keep delivering these discussions ad-free!If you feel compelled to donate to the show (and receive some cool bonuses...) you can check out my Patron Page. The Weekly Real Estate Development Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

If you're a travel advisor who works in the United States, your rights as a small-business owner or independent contractor have been defended and — in many cases, protected — by Eben Peck, executive vice president of advocacy for the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). In this episode of Humans of Travel, Peck will share what it's like on the Hill in Washington, D.C., where he works hand-in-hand with members of Congress to make sure the rights of travel advisors are top of mind for lawmakers. Listeners will also hear about Peck's upbringing in Boston, where he attended the oldest public high school in the country (with an impressive alumni list that includes founding fathers and former presidents). He'll reflect on lessons learned during his first job in construction, and how he transitioned to politics, government affairs and advocacy over the course of his career. Peck also speaks on the benefits of ASTA membership, and the problems the association still faces with awareness and membership (of the 160,000 travel industry employees ASTA serves, only 17,000 are members). INSIDE THIS EPISODE 1:00: Meet Eben Peck, executive vice president of advocacy for the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). 1:35: Peck shares more about his role at ASTA. 2:30: Peck details a career win (protecting the rights of Independent Contractors in California when Assembly Bill 5 was introduced) and a career challenge (securing loans for travel agencies under the CARES Act.). 5:30: How does Peck develop relationships with lawmakers? Does politics ever get in the way of progress? 9:30: Peck details his childhood in Boston, where he attended the oldest public high school in the country. He also speaks of his relationship with his father, who helped him develop a love of history. 14:00: Who was a young Eben Peck, fresh out of college? What were his goals and ambitions? 15:30: Peck talks about his first job outside of school at Turner Construction.  18:00: Peck moves to Washington, D.C. and lands his first job in government in Senator Olympia Snowe's office before heading to the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. 27:00: Why should travel advisors become members of ASTA? What are the benefits of membership? Are there any ASTA events coming up? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE From TravelAge West: How the Travel Industry Is Taking Action Against AB5 (Assembly Bill 5)  American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) ASTA Membership ASTA's Advocacy Portal ASTA's Professional Development Resources ASTA's Calendar of Events Eben Peck's LinkedIn Reach Peck via Email: epeck@asta.org Reach Peck via Phone: (703) 739-6842 ABOUT YOUR HOST  Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West's podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry's notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Back to Kick Ass Boomer, Today we are joined by Bartholomew Butler Bart is a Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and International Best Selling Author who has founded numerous firms including a top-selling Real Estate sales firm, a Real Estate Hedge Fund, and a successful REO business, as well as several mortgage and title businesses just to name a few. With nearly 30 years in residential and commercial real estate and construction he has worked for, or with, many respected companies such as Turner Construction, Cain Contracting, Lewis Contracting, Kayden Premier Enterprises, REMAX, Associates Financial, Prudential, Allstate, Beltway Title, Long & Foster, Keller Williams, Butler Classic Homes, and Washington Homes, just to name a few. His personal passion is developing rehab projects in under-deserved communities in the Washington DC-Baltimore MD corridor! Bart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Virginia Tech (84), and is a graduate of the Clark Construction Strategic Management Program & 2021 Clark Capstone Team Winner! Let's hear more Kickass Boomer stories from Bart as he brings us on his Journey!  [00:33 - 08:43] Bart Butler: Surviving and Thriving in Tough Washington DC Neighborhood Bart Butler grew up in a tough Washington DC neighborhood in the seventies and eighties where drugs, crime, and death were the norm. None of his brothers lived past the age of 30. Bart's biggest fear growing up was that his fate would be the same as his brothers Bart got his college degree and excelled in the real estate and mortgage business. Bart is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and international bestselling author. He has found success in real estate, development, and mortgage lending. [08:43 - 16:48] Boomers Can Learn From Their Mistakes and Succeed Bart's experiences during the recession and how it led to them losing $4 million in assets. He also talks about how mindset has been key to their survival and success. The book contains life lessons on how to be a successful boomer, including advice on mindset, goal setting, and strategizing. [16:48 - 26:24] How to Maximize Your Effort and Legacy Bart shares about the importance of mindset in achieving success, and how working smarter, not harder is key to maximizing effort and getting more work done in a shorter amount of time. He also emphasizes the importance of legacy and taking care of oneself both physically and spiritually, and how all three aspects are necessary for a well-rounded life. Bart encourages boomers to be engaged in every aspect of their lives and to leave a legacy that is positive and helpful. [26:25 - 30:25] Closing Segment Connect with Bart Butler Links below Final words Connect with Bart Butler by visiting the following websites  Redemption:Grace Extended and The Real Price of Success thebartbutlerstory.com www.myrealestatemart.com https://www.wedesignbuild4you.com/ www.permitsexpressusa.com http://www.globaldistributorsusa.com/ Resources Mentioned thebartbutlerstory.com Redemption: Grace Extended and The Real Price of Success Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Tweetable Quotes "I work smarter now not harder. And what that does is that leads me to do, what I like to call make more work less. I want to make more money, but put out less effort." - Bart Butler     BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com.       

Welcome Back to Kick Ass Boomer, Today we are joined by Bartholomew Butler Bart is a Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and International Best Selling Author who has founded numerous firms including a top-selling Real Estate sales firm, a Real Estate Hedge Fund, and a successful REO business, as well as several mortgage and title businesses just to name a few. With nearly 30 years in residential and commercial real estate and construction he has worked for, or with, many respected companies such as Turner Construction, Cain Contracting, Lewis Contracting, Kayden Premier Enterprises, REMAX, Associates Financial, Prudential, Allstate, Beltway Title, Long & Foster, Keller Williams, Butler Classic Homes, and Washington Homes, just to name a few. His personal passion is developing rehab projects in under-deserved communities in the Washington DC-Baltimore MD corridor! Bart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Virginia Tech (84), and is a graduate of the Clark Construction Strategic Management Program & 2021 Clark Capstone Team Winner! Let's hear more Kickass Boomer stories from Bart as he brings us on his Journey!  [00:33 - 08:43] Bart Butler: Surviving and Thriving in Tough Washington DC Neighborhood Bart Butler grew up in a tough Washington DC neighborhood in the seventies and eighties where drugs, crime, and death were the norm. None of his brothers lived past the age of 30. Bart's biggest fear growing up was that his fate would be the same as his brothers Bart got his college degree and excelled in the real estate and mortgage business. Bart is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and international bestselling author. He has found success in real estate, development, and mortgage lending. [08:43 - 16:48] Boomers Can Learn From Their Mistakes and Succeed Bart's experiences during the recession and how it led to them losing $4 million in assets. He also talks about how mindset has been key to their survival and success. The book contains life lessons on how to be a successful boomer, including advice on mindset, goal setting, and strategizing. [16:48 - 26:24] How to Maximize Your Effort and Legacy Bart shares about the importance of mindset in achieving success, and how working smarter, not harder is key to maximizing effort and getting more work done in a shorter amount of time. He also emphasizes the importance of legacy and taking care of oneself both physically and spiritually, and how all three aspects are necessary for a well-rounded life. Bart encourages boomers to be engaged in every aspect of their lives and to leave a legacy that is positive and helpful. [26:25 - 30:25] Closing Segment Connect with Bart Butler Links below Final words Connect with Bart Butler by visiting the following websites  Redemption:Grace Extended and The Real Price of Success thebartbutlerstory.com www.myrealestatemart.com https://www.wedesignbuild4you.com/ www.permitsexpressusa.com http://www.globaldistributorsusa.com/ Resources Mentioned thebartbutlerstory.com Redemption: Grace Extended and The Real Price of Success Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Tweetable Quotes "I work smarter now not harder. And what that does is that leads me to do, what I like to call make more work less. I want to make more money, but put out less effort." - Bart Butler     BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com.       

Host of Ideal Conditions, Tyler Kern, sat down with both Victor Games-Bazan, business unit manager, and Austin Jones, business development specialist, of Polygon's West division to talk about how the work has been and what special issues the team has to solve.With the aim of providing insulation for buildings of all types undergoing construction, the West Team has had the interesting experience of working with cities that are often seen as having “perfect weather.”When talking about a job for the San Diego court house, Games-Bazan said it was an ideal project for showcasing their abilities. “That building was twenty-two stories. We conditioned all of that from beginning to end,” he explained. With a project so large, this process ensured the team met the specifications of those working on the building. “The customer, Turner Construction, actually built us a twenty-two-story scaffold that went up the side of the building, wrapped it in shrink-wrap, insulated it, and that's what we actually used to distribute the air into the building,” Games-Bazan described. The USA has many different regions that all have their own ecosystems, which can make construction work a very different operation depending on where it's being done. Regarding how to deal with the various climate types, Jones said, “Cities in and of themselves can create microclimates, so a downtown metro filled with skyscrapers, those buildings will retain heat and will naturally be a warmer area than somewhere that's more rural, dense vegetation, away from the coast.” Jones also mentioned that, when working in these cities, his team also does research on weather by looking at historical data to see what the climate has been like in the past, going even as far back as a hundred years.

Mishaune Sawyer is the Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at JE Dunn Construction, a family and employee-owned commercial building contractor founded in 1924. She has over 20 years of professional experience and is an expert in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space.Theresa Schroeder is the Vice President and Regional Community and Citizenship Director at Turner Construction Company, an international construction services company that's proud to be a leader in diverse markets. She drives the community outreach at Turner Construction and is a seasoned professional in anything related to supplier diversity and diversity and inclusion.Mishaune and Theresa join us today to describe how their companies navigate the DE&I space and how they established a culture of diversity in their organizations. They share their professional experiences in heading supplier diversity programs. They explain that diversity isn't just about minorities but everyones' opinions being heard. They share how not everyone has an intent to offend and how we can use those moments as a learning opportunity. Mishaune and Theresa also describe the questions we should be asking to move forward."If DE&I is working like it's supposed to, it's interwoven in everything we do." - Mishaune SawyerThis week on Breaking Barriers:●      Mishaune's and Theresa's professional background and their DE&I programs●      Their experience in supplier diversity and how they apply it in their organizations●      How a law degree helps in maneuvering the DE&I space●      Ensuring representation in everyday ads●      Identifying and addressing problems instead of excusing them●      Creating a culture of accountability starting from the interview●      Why diversity is not just about minorities●      Understanding that some people don't mean to be offensive●      Addressing the remaining barriers we need to remove for diversity●      The questions we should be asking to assert supplier diversity from a cultural standpointConnect with Mishaune Sawyer:●      JE Dunn Construction●      Mishaune Sawyer on LinkedInConnect with Theresa Schroeder:●      Turner Construction Company●      Therese Schroeder on LinkedInThis podcast is brought to you by Hire GroundHire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations.For more information on getting started please visit us @ hireground.io today!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

In this episode: Christi and Angela interview Porschia Tolbert from Turner Construction. Porschia believes that one of the most important things that may benefit a diverse contractor would be more opportunities to bid on the bigger jobs that normally go to larger corporations. Sometimes, diverse contractors don't get access to the same resources that the bigger companies with more connections get and, essentially have to play catch-up. There is a lot of good information in this podcast, check it out!

In episode 169, we're doing a mid year adaptation review extravaganza! Doug is joined by Shaun Martin of World Wildlife Fund and Monika Serrano, of Turner Construction. The three discuss the top climate stories of the past year; their favorite America Adapts episodes; future recommendations for the podcast; how to stay connected to the adaptation universe; their favorite resilience and adaptation resources; where will adaptation be in ten years and much more! It's a fun and informative discussion with two leading adaptation pros!  Also, Dr. Jeff Colgan of Brown University joins the pod for a quick discussion on a new resource at Brown's Climate Solutions Lab that allows you to search climate course syllabi, or upload your own for others to access. Topics covered: Top climate stories of 2022 Favorite America Adapts podcast episodes of the past year (and why) Recommended adaptation resources. Topics for future America Adapts' episodes. Should universities offer adaptation degrees? How to use social media more effectively. Where will the adaptation sector be in ten years? Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ @WWF @turner_talk Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Links in episode: Monika Serrano, Turner Construction https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-serrano-aa6b421/ Shaun Martin, WWF https://www.worldwildlife.org/experts/shaun-martin Climate Solutions Lab Syllabus Bankhttps://watson.brown.edu/climatesolutionslab/syllabus-bank Citizens Climate Radio Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/citizens-climate-radio/id1339453942 Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1 https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leaders https://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisor http://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/ 7 podcasts to learn more about climate change and how to fight it https://kinder.world/articles/you/7-podcasts-to-learn-more-about-climate-change-and-how-to-fight-it-19813 Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexa https://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure!  Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we're also on YouTube! Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com

Hunter Sheehan joins the podcast as this weeks guest.  Hunter has been in the construction space with Turner Construction for over 6 years, and has earned her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in addition to her LEED AP Building Design & Construction certification.On this episode, Hunter talks through her experience working with all parties involved with both new construction and commercial renovations.  Tune in to learn more about her unique perspective, and what best practices you can implement when taking over a new building.Enjoy!

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (34-minute podcast), our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Dr. Mani Golparvar (@mgolpar2), CTO and Co-Founder of Reconstruct (@reconstructinc). Reconstruct is a startup that Mani has been a driving force behind and describes it as a “Software-as-a-Service company” that equips an “AI-powered digital twin platform.” Reconstruct operates by integrating reality modeling, building information modeling, and project scheduling to visually track progress, analyze productivity, and proactively detect potential delays using predictive analytics. We learn from Mani about the process behind Reconstruct and how they plan to impact the future of construction. Founded in 2016, Reconstruct has already been acknowledged by several industrial awards, such as Crunchbase's 50 Hot Tech Companies Globally in 2019, the 2016 World Economic Forum most innovative startup company, and the 2016 Innovation Award from Turner Construction (@turner_talk). He is also an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Computer Science, & Technology Entrepreneurship and the director of the Real-time and Automated Monitoring and Control lab at the University of Illinois (@UofIllinois). Dr. Golparvar is highly regarded with his list of academic and lifetime achievements going on and on. His industry-leading work in the area of computer vision, machine learning, and BIM has been recognized by many awards, including the 2018 Walter Huber Research Prize from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2017 National Top 20 Under 40 from ENR; 2016 Dan Halpin Award for Scholarship in Construction, and 2013 James Croes Medal for innovation in Civil Engineering from ASCE. Highlights of Mani's interview with host Amy Peck include:- How Reconstruct is helping construction companies design digital twins of construction sites to help paint the picture for the future of construction.- Mani discusses how he is helping influence and educate the next generation of entrepreneurs.- How KPIs can measure tangible impacts in your startup.- How Mani sees the future of robotics impacting the construction industry and coexisting with workers and management teams.Prior to his work with Reconstruct, Mani has been a part of many national and international construction companies. Most extensively with Turner Construction, where he spent 2 and a half years before becoming an assistant professor in civil engineering at Virginia Tech (@virginia_tech) and going on to become the Director of Real-Time and Automated Monitoring and Control Lab. It was through his early success and through his ongoing research that he was able to build Reconstruct into the industry-changing company it is today. Dr. Golparvar's vision is to take construction to new heights. With his expertise in AI, BIM, and augmented reality, Reconstruct is in a position to do just that. SHOW NOTES 0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Dr. Mani Golparvar, the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Reconstruct. 4:16  - Dr. Golparvar talks about weekly coordination meetings at construction sites being archaic and how Reconstruct can completely change how construction sites operate. 18:10  - Dr. Golparvar talks about his vision for the future of the construction industry and how KPIs help him and his colleagues to gauge success on several different levels. 25:16  - Amy asks Dr. Golparvar about other technologies in his industry that he is wowed by. This is followed by an interesting conversation about the impact robotics has on the future of construction.  31:19  - Dr. Golparvar talks about the “painstaking administrative work that we do in construction” and how to make it completely autonomous. “So we can have our people work, focus on more value-adding tasks.”

Elizabeth Bachman is THE go-to person for advanced level training in Speaking, Presentation Skills, Sales and Leadership. With a lifetime spent perfecting the art of presenting, she helps high-level clients master a message that brings * the Funding they need, * the Allies they want and * the Recognition they deserve. A sought-after speaker and strategist in Silicon Valley – as well as nationally and internationally – Elizabeth works with leaders and influencers who need to become concise and compelling presenters. She helps them present as smart, down-to-earth, loose, friendly—even funny—and still be taken seriously. Elizabeth has directed such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo in more than 50 operas around the world, giving her a wealth of tools to help business professionals become respected presenters. Fluent in 5 languages, she is adept at working with presenters from many countries, bringing her global experience to her clients. Host of the award-winning international podcast: Speakers Who Get Results, Elizabeth interviews experts from around the world on presentation skills, leadership & visibility as well as communication challenges that range from presenting internationally to gender misunderstandings. Elizabeth is an award-winning contributing author to the international best-seller “Messages That Matter,” as well as the creator of “How to Get Booked as a Speaker: Taking Your Show on the Road” – the ultimate guide to filling your calendar with lucrative speaking gigs. Elizabeth has been featured in numerous media interviews alongside – among others – business greats Dr. Ivan Meisner, Dan Kennedy & Steve Forbes. She presents regularly at such corporations as Bank of America, Gilead Sciences, FEMA, McKesson and Turner Construction as well as many groups for women in tech, science and law. In more than 50 operas around the world, Elizabeth has directed such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo, giving her a wealth of tools to help business professionals become respected presenters. Fluent in 5 languages, she is adept at working with presenters from many countries, bringing her global experience to her clients. Founder and Artistic Director of TOP Opera, a summer opera training program in the Austrian Alps, she continues to give back to the opera community.

Khalif Johnson is a procurement manager at Turner Construction Company, one of the US's largest international construction services companies. Khalif has worked with Turner for over 19 years, starting

Khalif Johnson is a procurement manager at Turner Construction Company, one of the US's largest international construction services companies. Khalif has worked with Turner for over 19 years, starting

In this episode of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses present and future applications for robots in the construction industry with a panel of experts: James "Jim" Barrett, Turner Construction; Phil Nimmo, MCA Inc.; Aidan McGuire, Hilti; and Tyler Parker, Black & Veatch. 

Today the garb brings you Joseph Whiteman.  Joe is the Director of Safety Services for the American Society of Concrete Contractors and brings over 17 years of safety experience gathered from working for Turner Construction (largest domestic contractor in the United States as of 2020) and Morley Construction (specialty concrete contractor).  Joseph joined ASCC full time in the fall of 2019 to help implement one of ASCC's goals in having the safest concrete contractors in the industry!   Joseph received an Associate of Science degree in Environmental Technology - Occupational Health and Safety and holds both the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).   Mr. Whiteman also served as a scout team leader with Alpha company fourth light armored reconnaissance battalion, United States marine core. He received the National Defense medal, received the Presidential Unit Citation along with receiving the Purple Heart.   Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce Joe Whiteman, with The American Society of Concrete Contractors! Let's do this!   #ConstructionSafetyWeek #ConstrucitonSafetyWeek2022   WWW.ASCConline.org  

Deryl McKissack is the founder, chairwoman and chief executive officer of McKissack & McKissack, a national architecture, engineering, program- and construction-management firm currently working on over $15 billion in projects nationwide. Under her leadership, McKissack has worked for public and private clients in the civic, culture, energy, education, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, housing, infrastructure, mixed-use and office sectors and grown to over 150 employees with offices in Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami and Washington, D.C. Deryl is a licensed engineer and the fifth generation of her family to work in design and construction. Her firm is an extension of the nation's oldest African American design and construction firm, and traces its origin to Moses McKissack, a master builder who was also a slave. Before founding her firm in 1990, Deryl earned a B.S. in civil engineering at Howard University and worked at Turner Construction and Dames & Moore to hone her experience in field work, business development and construction management. Among the many nationally significant projects in McKissack's portfolio of work today are Museum of African American History and Culture, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Obama Presidential Center and the Navy Pier Centennial Projects in Chicago. In this episode, Deryl talks about how she first got her start in the industry by drafting at her father's architecture firm at the age of 12, her experience managing a large university facilities team by the age of 27, and what ultimately made her want to start her own business. Deryl shares the challenges she's faced throughout her career as a black woman, how she's persevered to become the successful business woman she is today, and gives some great advice for those who want to start their own businesses. Deryl also talks about her 7 point plan to combat racism in the AEC industry.  

Atif Qadir founded REDIST, a prop-tech startup based at Columbia Startup Lab, in 2020, and Amanat Properties, a development company focusing on the renovation of historic real estate in New Jersey, in 2017. Previously, he was at Extell Development, where he was on the acquisitions and development teams for deals across the United States and Canada. Prior to that, he was at Turner Construction and at Gwathmey Siegel Kaufman & Associates Architects.   [00:01 - 06:34] Opening Segment Get to know Atif Qadir Making financing easier for commercial real estate brokers, developers, and investors   [06:35 - 15:20] Funding Real Estate Deals with Public Financing How the government manages public financing for real estate Three Different Contexts of Syndication Syndications: Where you should begin Speed up and simplify the application process for your deals    [15:21 - 23:23]  The Ultimate Syndication of Tax Credits How Atif and his team syndicate their tax credits Atif shares about his startup and getting into Venture Capital Investors What makes real estate and real estate investors so interesting Real Estate is Not Built on Innovation   [23:24 - 33:16] Closing Segment Quick break for our sponsors Groundfloor offers short-term, high-yield real estate debt investments to the general public. Check www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ to get started. What is the best investment you've ever made other than your education? Investing in himself with a twist Atif's worst investment Higher education What is the most important lesson that you've learned in business and investing? “There is no one out there that is going to be the best cheerleader for you and the dreams that you have other than yourself.” Connect with Atif Qadir through LinkedIn.  Listen to the American Building Podcast, together with REDIST, and join them as they make public financing accessible.   Invest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self storage, medical facilities, hotels and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/ Participate directly in real estate investment loans on a fractional basis. Go to www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ and get ready to invest on your own terms.  Join our Passive Investor Club for access to passive commercial real estate investment opportunities. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes               Tweetable Quotes: “Being a developer is not just being bad at being a developer, it's also being a janitor. It's also being a babysitter. It's also being the friendly neighbor.” - Atif Qadir “As conservative as real estate investors imagine themselves to be, real estate investors are actually quite cavalier and quite forward-thinking imaginative in what they choose to invest in.” - Atif Qadir “Don't live this conditional life.” - Atif Qadir 

On today's episode, Matt and Mitch discuss all things glass and glazing with Mike Bruskin, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer for Turner Construction. This was a stellar episode with a rockstar guest- Mike dove into his role with Turner, how they view the relationships with their subcontractors and suppliers, what the supply chain looks like in 2022, and much more. Hope you enjoy this one!

624: Warren discusses the transformation of Turner Construction and the expansion of his CIO responsibilities. Warren begins with his purview as CIO, gives details around the expanded responsibilities in his role surrounding marketing and communications, and how the impact of IT inside and outside of the company creates a rationale for the combined responsibilities. He also discusses the change management in standardizing tech within an industry that is a traditionally late-stage adopter of IT. Warren tells how this standardization builds a better foundation for data strategy at the company and how leveraging that technology and data can have positive impacts on large-scale projects like the company's joint project constructing the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Finally, Warren shares lessons from the partial return-to-office, how his unique perspective has driven the expansion of the CIO role, and trends in technology that he is focused on for the future.

624: Warren discusses the transformation of Turner Construction and the expansion of his CIO responsibilities. Warren begins with his purview as CIO, gives details around the expanded responsibilities in his role surrounding marketing and communications, and how the impact of IT inside and outside of the company creates a rationale for the combined responsibilities. He also discusses the change management in standardizing tech within an industry that is a traditionally late-stage adopter of IT. Warren tells how this standardization builds a better foundation for data strategy at the company and how leveraging that technology and data can have positive impacts on large-scale projects like the company's joint project constructing the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Finally, Warren shares lessons from the partial return-to-office, how his unique perspective has driven the expansion of the CIO role, and trends in technology that he is focused on for the future.

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.

In this week's episode of The Propcast, Louisa speaks with Vincent-Charles Hodder and Sara Maffey from Local Logic. They talk about how AI can be used to build better cities that support sustainability and create great lifestyles for their residents. Vincent and Sara explain how the AI can help developers make their investments more profitable by understanding the data that exists outside the four walls of their buildings. Companies Mentioned: Local Logic on LinkedIn Local Logic Website Transwestern LinkedIn  Transwestern Website Ivanhoe Cambridge LinkedIn Ivanhoe Cambridge Website Lime Shout Outs: Climate Check Cal Inman – Climate Check Jason Stanley Fifth Wall Key Insights From This Episode:  We're essentially trying to quantify everything outside the four walls of any assets to optimise profitability, sustainable. And we think that by leveraging that data, we're enabling data-driven decisions, which ultimately will enable us to, make better decisions as to what should be built, where, and making sure that what is currently being built in our cities actually works for the people that live in them. - Vincent [Local Logic] was such a great solution for everything that I'd been looking for. The idea of actually using data to quantify objectively, something that you know is so often described using gut feel or personal opinion by the brokers and various stakeholders in commercial real estate. - Sara Everything outside of the four walls of that asset has huge repercussions on the value of the asset, but also on what that asset enables people to do or the lifestyle that enables people to have. - Vincent We were able to look at leading indicators relating to location, and it enabled us to de-risk an investment that otherwise we wouldn't have been able to de-risk and we wouldn't have done. - Vincent There's a huge, huge push to think about sustainability. And I think there's two major components that are currently being looked at, the first one is kind of the operation of the building. And then the materials that are being used to actually build. - Vincent I think there's a huge opportunity for developers to actually minimize carbon emissions by. building denser communities, by making sure that the day-to-day amenities are actually within a reasonable distance...this is something that we're seeing a lot of developers take on. - Vincent If we keep building car-centric communities, I think we're not going to be able to hit the targets that we've set as a society when it comes to emissions. - Vincent There is a demand from investors to start getting into more sustainable reporting and our ability to actually use data to help tell that story, I think is going to be really important. - Sara Keywords: Startups, Construction, Artificial Intelligence, Green Solutions About Our Guests: Vincent Charles Hodder https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-charles-hodder-24567326/ Vincent is the CEO and co-founder of Local Logic, a location intelligence company that digitizes the built world for consumers, investors, developers and governments - delivering unrivaled clarity and actionable insights capable of creating more sustainable, equitable cities. Passionate about cities, tech, and how they can work together to change how our cities are built, Vincent has always been at the intersection of Urban Planning and Real Estate. Prior to co-founding Local Logic, Vincent co-founded a real estate and urban planning consulting firm and gained real estate experience working for a real estate development firm as well as a public affairs firm. Vincent has a B.A. in Finance from HEC, and studied Urban Planning at McGill University. Sarah Maffey https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramaffey/ Sara Maffey is the Head of Industry Relations at Local Logic, a location intelligence company, where she combines her passions for real estate development and placemaking with data analytics and PropTech. She is responsible for building Local Logic's brand, product exploration and driving the company's growth across the U.S. and Canada. Sara has deep experience throughout the built environment lifecycle. She previously served as the Managing Director of Placemaking and board member at commercial real estate services firm Transwestern, where she led the repositioning of major commercial assets. Her career also includes running her own consulting firm, Edgewood Strategies, and stints with real estate brokerage Cushman & Wakefield, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and a Presidential Management Fellowship with the U.S. Department of Commerce during the Obama Administration. Her career began in project management at Turner Construction in New York City. Sara holds a Master's in Business Administration degree from Yale University and a Bachelor's degree in Urban Design and Architecture from New York University.  Company SummaryLocal Logic is a location intelligence company. We built a digital twin of cities, quantifying the built world using data and AI to interpret the $217T real estate market throughout the US and Canada. We believe our understanding of cities, from predicting macro development patterns to describing the micro experience of specific neighborhoods and sites, gives our users the ultimate edge. Local Logic delivers sophisticated location insights through webtools, APIs, one-click reports and a data analytics platform depending on your needs. About Our Host Louisa Dickins https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-dickins-ab065392/?originalSubdomain=uk Louisa started her career in property working at a well-known estate agency in London. Realising her people skills, she moved over to Lloyd May to pursue a career in recruitment. She now is a Director at LMRE, who are a specialist recruitment firm driven by PropTech and recruitment professionals, and Louisa oversees their 5 core areas. Louisa co-founded LMRE and provides a constructive recruitment platform to the new disruptors in real estate. Louisa is also on the board of Directors at UK PropTech Association (UKPA). About LMRE www.lmre.tech LMRE believe there is a better way to recruit. LMRE focus on a more comprehensive, client led focus delivering exceptional talent to the place at the time. They are passionate about the industry and passionate about people's careers. LMRE spend time with each client to become and an extension of the business, and their transparency and core values help them grow with the sector. LMRE simplify recruitment and innovate with our clients and evolve the people driven, PropTech community.

Atif is a licensed architect turned entrepreneur. He founded REDIST, a venture-backed fintech company based in Brooklyn and focused on real estate incentives, and Amanat Properties, a development company focusing on the renovation of historic real estate in New Jersey. Previously, he was at Extell Development and is a graduate of MIT and Columbia.Atif Z. Qadir founded REDIST, a venture-backed fintech company focused on real estate incentives, and Amanat Properties, a development company focusing on the renovation of historic real estate in New Jersey. Previously, he was at Extell Development, where he was an Associate on the acquisitions and development teams for deals across the United States and Canada. Prior to that, he was at Turner Construction and at Gwathmey Siegel Kaufman & Associates Architects. He is a licensed architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects. He also is the host of “American Building” a new podcast he produces with Michael Graves Architecture & Design, and frequently speaks on real estate and entrepreneurship at universities and industry organizations. Atif serves as a city planning commissioner in Hoboken, where he also lives. He is on the boards of The Hudson School and the Haven Adolescent Community Respite Center. Atif received his bachelor's degrees in architecture and in urban planning from MIT and his MBA from Columbia Business School.Join Our Passive Investor NetworkDownload Our Passive Investor Guide to Multifamily SyndicationsWE DISCUSS:His background as a licensed architect.Getting his first development job out of business school.The work that he mostly handled.His transition to becoming a developer.What public incentives are?What Redist does.How they founded Redist.What Redist does for developers and syndicators.Their ideal customer.A practical example of how Redist plays a part in a dealKEY QUOTE:“We gather all the information that is necessary in order to identify what you're eligible for and then choose what you should actually pursue in terms of incentives in order to aid your capitalization on a deal.”CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atifzqadir/CONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.canovocapital.com/podcastConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHARE

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionNovember 12, 2021    Zach Loy of Turner Construction, discussing the changes computers have made in today's planning and construction work.

The first episode of season 3 features Vincent Marsala, SAE alumnus and Superintendent for Turner Construction Company. Most recently, he oversaw the construction of LA's brand new So-Fi Stadium. So-Fi Stadium is home to the LA Chargers and LA Rams and will host Super Bowl LVI in 2022, the College Football Championship in 2023, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Olympics in 2028. Foundation CEO Steve Mitchell interviewed Vincent over Zoom earlier this year about his unique journey. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, enlisting shortly after graduating from high school. Following his service, he studied civil engineering at Cal State Poly-Pomona, where he became an SAE in his mid-twenties. In addition to his work with Turner Construction, Vincent is active in several professional associations and his local community. He serves as a mentor for ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc., which supports high school students interested in architecture, construction, and engineering. He is also the southern California liaison for Veterans Resource Group at Turner Construction, is a lecturer for USC's Master of Business for Veterans program, and was the Keynote Speaker for Cal State Poly-Pomona's Veteran Future Forward event. Tune in today for this episode which focuses on the importance of goal setting, self-reflection, and getting out of your comfort zone. Vincent attributes his success to saying, “I want to be that guy,” and then finding a way to make it happen. Vincent also discusses the importance of his SAE membership, how it positively changed his life and encourages brothers to take advantage of their membership and all that it offers. We also asked him about all of the extraordinary aspects of So-Fi Stadium, from technology to infrastructure.

Tune in as we spotlight Rose Hall, Vice President and Head of Construction Innovation at AXA XL. Learn about Rose's unique grassroots, boots-on-the-ground background from an educational and professional standpoint. She's worked on risk management for Turner Construction and provided consulting and expert witness work before joining AXA XL. She utilizes this holistic skillset in her new role – baking in innovation and technology. Through technology, Rose is advancing the industry in taking on risks while also protecting workers. According to a McKinsey report, productivity in construction has only gone up 1% that in the last 20 years. Why is that? Rose explains, "The modernization of construction really hasn't kept up with the modernization of the world." Rose advises that the next frontier of risk management and profitability optimization in the construction industry is technology. She further explores how AXA XL executes technological innovation through the implementation of the Construction Ecosystem. The award-winning Construction Ecosystem is a digital network of innovative products and services focused on advancing technology adoption and leveraging data to solve customers' problems, enhance their risk management efforts and support their business goals. Tune in to hear to learn more on what the ecosystem involves, who it impacts and how it's transforming the industry. Please like, share, and subscribe to this podcast!

George Zettel was drafted into being the Turner representative at a meeting called by Sutter Health back in 2004. He was immediately hooked on the possibility of a new value to Owners--one that his current Owner was in fact demanding. We explore George's original journey as a lean advocate inside a very large, very successful, very traditional American contractor.Watch the episode on Youtube. 

Michael and Katie Stallard are partners of E Pluribus Partners and the Connection Culture Group, leadership training and consulting firms based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Their clients have included Costco, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NASA Johnson Space Center, Qualcomm, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Treasury Department, Turner Construction and Yale-New Haven Health. Texas Christian University founded the TCU Center for Connection Culture based their work. Michael and Katie are coauthors of Connection Culture and Michael is the primary author of Fired Up or Burned Out.

Summary: In this episode the Propcast talks to Prasan Kale and Tim Conway from Rise Buildings about   The Propcast by Louisa Dickins, Co-Founder of LMRE the leading Global PropTech recruiter brought to you in partnership with CreTech and ReimTech. This show will focus on connecting the Proptechs, real estate funds and VC's globally…and get everyone talking about innovation of the build to rent environment.   About Our Host Louisa Dickins https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-dickins-ab065392/?originalSubdomain=uk  Louisa started her career in property working at a well-known estate agency in London. Realising her people skills, she moved over to Lloyd May to pursue a career in recruitment. She now is a Director at LMRE, who are a specialist recruitment firm driven by PropTech and recruitment professionals, and Louisa oversees their 5 core areas. Louisa co-founded LMRE and provides a constructive recruitment platform to the new disruptors in real estate. Louisa is also on the board of Directors at UK PropTech Association (UKPA).   About LMRE LMRE believe there is a better way to recruit. LMRE focus on a more comprehensive, client led focus delivering exceptional talent to the right place at the right time. They are passionate about the industry and passionate about people's careers. LMRE spend time with each client to become and an extension of the business, and their transparency and core values help them grow with the sector. LMRE simplify recruitment and innovate with our clients and evolve the people driven, PropTech community.   About Our Guest Prasan Kale https://www.linkedin.com/in/prasan-kale-07933b7  Prasan Kale is the Chief Executive Officer at Rise Software LLC. Rise Buildings believe people should be delighted by where they live and work, with seamless access, a captivating user experience, robust operations tools, and advanced capabilities, Rise Buildings native platform replaces all other property technology solutions. Their founding team is comprised of owners, developers, and property managers, with more than 300 properties globally, Rise Buildings has proven ability to deploy their product at any property, anywhere. Previously, he has worked with companies like Akara Partners, LLC, CMK Companies, Golub and Company, Teng and Associates, Heery International, Turner Construction, and The Drake Hotel. Prasan has done B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Windsor.   Tim Conway https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-conway-7a9b88b/ Tim Conway is the Commercial Portfolio Manager for Golub & Company, overseeing operations in Golub's commercial portfolio with a hands-on approach that produces maximum revenues, reduces operating costs and enhances the value of each asset. He was previously general manager for 680 N. Lake Shore drive, a 2.2 million square-foot, mixed-use property, since 2005. Golub & Company provides real estate services, the company specialises in commercial and multifamily real estate development, acquisitions, and management. Golub & Company also offers marketing and advisory services, in the United States and Central and Eastern Europe.   Resources mentioned LMRE website www.lmre.co.uk UKPA website www.ukpa.com Rise Buildings www.risebuildings.com Golub & Company www.golubandcompany.com   Insights From This Episode   • For us, it's about connecting with them and furthering our brand and making that really emotional connection with them and using technology as a vehicle to accomplish that – Tim Conway • We're trying to bring our technology to literally every corner of the world – Prasan Kale • We want this seamless technology to get lost, and not have anyone think about it so that we can engage with our customer – Tim Conway • You can't have technology for the sake of technology alone – Prasan Kale • An app for your building, or technology for your building has to be a total tech stack for your building – Prasan Kale • It's our ability to market our brand and to make the connection with our tenants really in an emotional way to solve their problems and make their lives easier. And that makes them happy, and that makes them satisfied – Tim Conway   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   A Podcast Company -  is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! “As we learn to think the best of others, when we learn to become comfortable affirming them and when we become comfortable working for ways to serve them, then they respond and that connects us.” - Mike Stallard Today’s Finding Brave guest is someone who has played a pivotal role in the support of my coaching career, and he is one of the most kind and generous people I know - a true mentor and giver at heart, and a perfect person to explore the themes of today’s show. In this episode, we look at ways to help people cope with the current environment where stress, loneliness, social isolation, and its harmful consequences are all on the rise, and he reveals how boosting human connection can not only be an antidote at home, but in the workplace as well. Michael Stallard is an author, keynote speaker, and workshop leader on how leaders create and maintain cultures of connection that help individuals, teams and organizations thrive for a sustained period of time. He is cofounder and president of Connection Culture Group, a leadership training and consulting firm. Michael’s recent clients have included Costco, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Turner Construction, Qualcomm, U.S. Air Force, and Yale-New Haven Health. Texas Christian University founded the TCU Center for Connection Culture based on Michael’s work. Michael is the primary author of Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work, now in its 2nd edition, and Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team's Passion, Creativity, and Productivity. Connection Culture was recently named one of the “best of the best” books by getAbstract. Michael also recently launched a popular online course with LinkedIn Learning titled Creating a Connection Culture. In our conversation, shares his best tips and strategies for building and fostering connection, as a leader, manager, team member and individual contributor. If you are struggling with stress and loneliness, please know you’re not alone. Feel free to reach out to both Mike and myself, and we’ll provide you with some resources to help support you through these challenging, ever-changing times. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.connectionculture.com/ 

President and CEO of the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) Scott Shelar is in the studio for today's Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. Joined by co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick, the group discusses the organization and its shift to social media in 2020 due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, as well as the programs it offers to inform people about careers in construction and skilled trades. While not an Atlanta native, Shelar moved to the city back in 1998 to work on the Paralympic Games. After three years, he decided to pass up on the opportunity to move to Sydney, Australia for the 2000 Paralympic Games and instead chose to put down roots in Atlanta. Construction comes naturally to Shelar as his own grandfather was a residential developer in Florida. He started his career working with Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC) where he first recognized the need for skilled workers in construction. Fascinated by this shortage, he joined an opportunity to lead CEFGA where he has been working for 22 years. The Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) is an organization dedicated to placing people of all ages, backgrounds and genders into work in the construction industry, specifically those seeking to start their careers with entry-level jobs. While the construction industry is incredibly diverse, CEFGA focuses primarily on skill trades and helping people get into careers within the electrical, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing and masonry industries. CEFGA also helps employ people into careers in development, commercial, residential and general contracting. CEFGA understands that some people have a hard time finding good jobs they truly enjoy. That is why Shelar and the professionals within the organization believe more people should consider careers in construction and skilled trades. Through several of its programs, including Construction Ready, CEFGA can train and place someone in a job in as little as 20 days! CEFGA is proud of the programs it offers to help bring skilled workers to the construction industry. In partnership with the Arthur M Blank Family Foundation, the Construction Ready Program is an entry-level training program that trains residents in just 20 days while also giving them eight industry-recognized credentials and soft skills necessary for the job. The program played a big role in the construction of Mercedes Benz Stadium and has placed over 1,100 metro Atlanteans into construction-related jobs since 2014. The program recently received a grant that allows it to expand its services statewide to Savannah, Augusta and Athens. The Construction Ready program works with CW Matthews, Turner Construction and other notable businesses. It is currently offered in Cobb County and will be expanding to additional Georgia cities in 2021. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, CEFGA experienced forced innovation as it transitioned its events to social platforms. In fact, its annual Career Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center, was cut short at the beginning of March 2020 as the pandemic first began to touch down in the state. This annual gathering is the biggest event hosted by CEFGA all year and would have hosted more than 5,000 students from across the state. According to Shelar, canceling the event was the hardest professional decision he has made. While the pandemic certainly forced CEFGA to figure out how to connect with people and bring awareness to the industry, it also made the organization more efficient by allowing it to connect with people all over the world, including students, parents and teachers. Back in April, the CEFGA began hosting Facebook Live's every Tuesday. Hosted by Kayleen McCabe, these 30-minute sessions feature different guests within the industry. Upcoming topics include construction-ready programs, post-secondary education options, technical colleges, women in construction and architecture.

This week's construction tech news with James Benham (@JamesMBenham), and Rob McKinney (@ConnAppGuru) Featuring: - Interview with Jim Barrett from Turner Construction - Construction Tech News of the Week Follow @TheConTechCrew on social media for more updates and to join the conversation! Listen to the show at http://thecontechcrew.com Powered by JBKnowledge Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com or follow @JBKnowledge & @TheConTechCrew on Twitter.

Michael Stallard is the globally-recognized thought leader on how leaders create and maintain cultures of connection that help individuals, teams and organizations thrive for a sustained period of time. A keynote speaker, leadership trainer and executive coach, he is cofounder and president of E Pluribus Partners and Connection Culture Group, leadership training and consulting firms. Michael's recent clients have included Costco, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Toll Brothers, U.S. Air Force, Turner Construction, and Yale-New Haven Health. Texas Christian University founded the TCU Center for Connection Culture based on Michael's work.  Michael is the primary author of two bestselling books, Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Share Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work and Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team's Passion, Creativity and Productivity.   Articles by or about Michael or his work have appeared in business periodicals worldwide. Learn more at ConnectionCulture.com and MichaelLeeStallard.com. A sample chapter of the Connection Culture, 2nd edition is available for http://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/Connection-Culture-2nd-Edition-Sample-Chapter.pdf (free download).  

In part 2 of Cheryl’s interview with Joshua Theodore, Vice President and Global Health Practice Leader at Leo A. Daly, Cheryl asks Joshua about Work Well---a new project, and new technology coming out of Leo A. Daly and their industry partners, to help fight COVID-19. Joshua shares, “Work Well started out as a 2 x 4 foot stick-built wood approach to scanning people as they come onboard. People pass through an entry door and the exit door, and there is a green and red light. If you get a green light, you can continue walking through and if you get a red light, you are going to stop. The light system is tied to a temperature scanning system.” Learn more about the genesis of Work Well, its privacy implications and how the healthcare industry is getting involved. This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design on part 2 of today’s episode. To learn more about Joshua Theodore and Leo A. Daly, visit: https://leoadaly.com/. In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Joshua Theodore, you will learn: What is Leo A. Daly's Work Well project, how did Turner Construction get involved, and what are the implications of this new technology for the healthcare industry? What happens when someone with COVID-19, is thermally scanned at a facility and the entrance door locks? How does someone’s iPhone or other smartphone play a role in this? Are there any privacy concerns about someone suddenly being stopped and not able to get through a door? What latest project is coming out of Leo A. Daly and how shipping containers are involved. The story of Joshua's high school mission trip down to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, and how working on a clinic there with a group of other people played a role in influencing him to choose a career in healthcare. What advice does Joshua have for architecture and design students listening to you today, interested in specializing in  healthcare, but are afraid to move in this direction? The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Joshua Theodore, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com. FEATURED PRODUCT Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

Show Notes:Do you ever look back on your life and notice things that appeared to be random changes or events in your life at that time that then later turned out to be key stepping stones to where you are today? Well our guest on the show today is Bret Caretsky and he walks us through the ups and downs and random twists and turns of his story that have all paved the way for where he is today. Bret is the CEO and co-founder of Unicorn Drinks, an innovative CPG and food service brand known most widely for their hugely popular drink the Unicorn Frappuccino. Bret went to the University of Maryland and the University of Massachusetts where he studied Business Communication and Economics while playing Varsity Lacrosse attending 3 Final Fours and a National Championship. Out of college, Bret worked across Finance, Healthcare and Construction sectors as a strategic business consultant for Morgan Stanley, United Healthcare and Turner Construction, where he excelled in dynamic cross-functional roles alongside company leadership. After leaving his corporate jobs he became the co-founder of two highly successful brands and companies, Montauk Juice Factory and The End Brooklyn. On the show today we cover:Who is Bret and what does he do (3:19)Lessons learned from sports (4:23)Bret's favorite book (14:24)How Bret's corporate jobs set him up for success now (19:21)Lessons from starting his own companies (28:05)The real life of a start-up company CEO (41:54)The importance of clear communication (48:00)Why boundaries are important (51:05)What it means to him to be a contender (55:27)Resources:How to learn more about Bret and what he does:Unicorn Drinks WebsiteBret's email: bret@drinkunicorn.comBret's LinkedInInstagram: Little Juice DreamingInstagram: Drink UnicornAdditional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:Empire of Illusion by Chris HedgesContact Me:As always, feel free to reach out to me by emailing me at rob@contenderswanted.com for suggestions of ways to improve the show, to let me know how the show is helping you, or to even suggest a future guest.

As a sought-after coach, workshop leader and speaker, Patricia Cavanaugh is one of the nation's leading experts in non-financial retirement planning.   She has a master's in counseling psychology, is a licensed psychotherapist and as a retirement coach, she is widely considered one of the Thought Leaders in the field of non-financial retirement planning.   With more than 30 years of experience in psychology and human behavior Patricia has been brought in by organizations from PBS, Turner Construction, Ameriprise Financial, The Federal Reserve Board and the University of California to help guide their employees or clients through a step by step planning process for their next 20-30 years of life.   As the founder and owner of her retirement lifestyle focused business, The 3rd Act, she has helped countless people heading into retirement to plan, create and build all of the non-financial aspects of retirement.   Through hundreds of encounters Patricia finds that those heading into retirement begin to feel past their prime and fear becoming irrelevant. With a clear, simple and effective planning program, she is committed to helping.

Support the Breakfast Leadership Network! Hire Michael to speak at your event: https://BreakfastLeadership.com/speakingBuy Michael's life altering book: 369 Days: How To Survive A Year of Worst-Case Scenario: https://www.amazon.com/369-Days-Survive-Worst-Case-Scenarios-ebook/dp/B074CCLKZP/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502047423&sr=8-1&keywords=369+daysContribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bfastleadershipOr PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/bfastleadershipBreakfast Leadership Network Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/breakfast-leadership-networkLike, Rate and Review the Breakfast Leadership Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/breakfast-leadership/id1207338410------ Elizabeth Bachman is THE go-to person for advanced level training in Speaking, Presentation Skills, Sales and Leadership. With a lifetime spent perfecting the art of presenting, she helps high-level clients master a message that brings * the Funding they need, * the Allies they want and * the Recognition they deserve.A sought-after speaker and strategist, Elizabeth works with leaders and influencers who need to become concise and compelling presenters. She helps them present as smart, down-to-earth, loose, friendly—even funny—and still be taken seriously. Laying it down for Luciano Pavarotti in Tokyo Elizabeth has directed such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo in more than 50 operas around the world, giving her a wealth of tools to help business professionals become respected presenters. Fluent in 5 languages, she is adept at working with presenters from many countries, bringing her global experience to her clients.Elizabeth is an award-winning contributing author to the international best-seller “Messages That Matter,” as well as the creator of “How to Get Booked as a Speaker: Taking Your Show on the Road” – the ultimate guide to filling your calendar with lucrative speaking gigs.Elizabeth has been featured in numerous media interviews alongside – among others – business greats Dr. Ivan Meisner, Dan Kennedy & Steve Forbes.  She presents regularly at such corporations as Bank of America, McKesson and Turner Construction as well as the National Association of Women Business Owners, Small Business Global Summit, E Women Network, and many more.Founder and Artistic Director of TOP Opera, a summer opera training program in the Austrian Alps, she continues to give back to the opera community.Website:  https://elizabethbachman.com/ 

A well-known author and national leader with federal Construction management programs, Scott Arias joins us as special guest. Scott is a veteran who was injured in the US Navy severing his lower limb and then found Christianity. Turned his whole life around for the better. He has children and has instilled a strong work-ethic in them and leading them in a Christian-faith-based lifestyle. He has built a multi-million-dollar business where he employs hundreds and focuses on education, project management and consulting. Works alongside bug names with Turner Construction etc. Born in poverty he had Mother Theresa (who started 600+ non-profit religious organizations herself) as his role model. He obtained five (5) college degrees. He also discusses great work-life family balance. He has built a positive, fun culture for his team. One built on trust and autonomy. At age 27 was in major motorcycle accident and lost lower leg, was in hospital for 11 months and this sobered him up and restructured his focus on work ethic. Scott plays a crushing game of Brand Culture Trivia against host Mark Mosher and their great sense of humor emanate throughout the episode. Visit Scott at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-arias-b40a3a65/ RATE THIS PODCAST at https://Ratethispodcast.Com/Brandology Subscribe! Get New Content! Find all our episodes at: https://brandology.captivate.fm/ Music by PC-One, Ketsa, PIPE CHOIR through FMA. MrThe Noranha, Euphrosyyn, Evreytro, Joao Janz from FreeSound. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/branditpodcast/support

A well-known author and national leader with federal Construction management programs, Scott Arias joins us as special guest. Scott is a veteran who was injured in the US Navy severing his lower limb and then found Christianity. Turned his whole life around for the better. He has children and has instilled a strong work-ethic in them and leading them in a Christian-faith-based lifestyle. He has built a multi-million-dollar business where he employs hundreds and focuses on education, project management and consulting. Works alongside bug names with Turner Construction etc. Born in poverty he had Mother Theresa (who started 600+ non-profit religious organizations herself) as his role model. He obtained five (5) college degrees. He also discusses great work-life family balance. He has built a positive, fun culture for his team. One built on trust and autonomy. At age 27 was in major motorcycle accident and lost lower leg, was in hospital for 11 months and this sobered him up and restructured his focus on work ethic. Scott plays a crushing game of Brand Culture Trivia against host Mark Mosher and their great sense of humor emanate throughout the episode. Visit Scott at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-arias-b40a3a65/ RATE THIS PODCAST at https://Ratethispodcast.Com/Brandology Subscribe! Get New Content! Find all our episodes at: https://brandology.captivate.fm/ Music by PC-One, Ketsa, PIPE CHOIR through FMA. MrThe Noranha, Euphrosyyn, Evreytro, Joao Janz from FreeSound. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

In this episode, Christina speaks with three Viterbi students about their unique internship experiences this summer, Emma (ME ‘21) at Northrop Grumman, Christopher (CE ‘22) at Turner Construction, and Dania (ECE ‘22) at Toyota. Tune in to hear all about their exciting experiences, accomplishments, and takeaways from their internships!

Join Food Safety Manager, Teresa Garcia, as she discusses safety practices and best tips in making sure you and your customers are safe and healthy! We also dive deeper into operational procedures with Business Unit Director from Turner Construction, Matt Letourneau. We examine how to manage the new normal, and what to do in situations where you, an employee or customer may have come in contact with COVID-19 and more.

¡Únase a la Gerente de Seguridad Alimentaria, Teresa García, mientras habla sobre prácticas de seguridad y los mejores consejos para asegurarse de que usted y sus clientes estén seguros y saludables! También profundizamos en los procedimientos operativos con el Director de la Unidad de Negocio de Turner Construction, Matt Letourneau. Examinamos cómo administrar la nueva normalidad y qué hacer en situaciones en las que usted, un empleado o un cliente pueden haber estado en contacto con COVID-19 y más.

This week's construction tech news with James Benham (@JamesMBenham), and Jeff Sample (@IronmanofIT) Featuring: - Interview with Nadeen Qaru from Turner Construction - Construction Tech News of the Week Follow @TheConTechCrew on social media for more updates and to join the conversation! Listen to the show at http://thecontechcrew.com Powered by JBKnowledge Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com or follow @JBKnowledge & @TheConTechCrew on Twitter.

Justin Holbrook is a 2013 BYU-Idaho Construction Management graduate. He completed three internships, one with Henderson Inc. in Williamsburg, Virginia, another with Turner Construction in Dallas Texas and one with Okland Construction in Rexburg, Idaho. Since graduating, Justin has worked as Project Engineer, Superintendent and Assistant Project Manager . Currently he works for MEB General Contractors as a Project Manager on the East Coast.

If you are overwhelmed with fear and anxiety and don’t know what to do during a pandemic, you are not alone. We are all navigating through turbulence without a compass and there’s just a lot of risk and uncertainty. That’s why we are speaking with an expert who can guide us on what to do in this unprecedented situation. Meet Pam Isom–President/CEO of ICE Safety Solutions–an award-winning safety products and training company on a mission to mitigate illness, injury and loss of life. Pam is a Biologist & Researcher turned entrepreneur who is driven by her desire to save lives. As an expert in safety protocols, Pam provides tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones, what steps you must take to manage your business and personal finances, and why it’s important to always be prepared.   Highlights: [02:00] Pamela’s journey [05:59] How to keep safe during Coronavirus pandemic [13:25] What can parents do to protect their children [15:04] COVID-19 versus common cold symptoms [20:16] How to protect the household when a family member has tested positive [23:17] Leading through crisis – advice for professionals from an economic perspective [28:28] Tips for business survival during crisis [32:03] COVID-19 Myths versus facts [38:21] What did the pandemic teach us as a society   Quotes: “For businesses, the first thing to do is determine your liquidity 30, 60 and 90 days. How much liquid cash do you have to survive for 30 days, for 60 days, and for 90 days?” – Pamela Isom “Corporations are dying to fill their supply chain because their supply chain has been obliterated. If there are corporations that you were talking to in the past, and they stopped talking to you, please call them right now.” – Pamela Isom “When you're making your business continuity plan for your family, for your parents and for your business, start identifying what you're too dependent on that maybe you need to slowly become less dependent on.” – Pamela Isom “What are you too dependent on that is decreasing your confidence in yourself?” – Pamela Isom   About Pamela Isom: Since she was a young girl Pam had one focus: “To be sure no one around her became ill, injured or would lose a life” While growing up in Oakland & San Jose, California she was a lifeguard, daughter, friend, sister, wife and mother, who always made sure no one around her would get hurt, she made sure children playing around her were safe or when she was traveling with friends on airplanes & hotels, she made sure everyone knew their emergency exits. Her life changing moment came as a teenager when she used her lifeguard CPR skills to recognize her father was suffering congestive heart failure and she leaped into action! Because of her love of life, it is no surprise Ms. Isom earned a degree in Biological Sciences from UC Davis and started her career as a Biologist in Preclinical Drug Development and Cardiovascular Pharmacology. After 9 years in research, she left her career with the birth of her daughter and started an American Heart Association CPR training company. Fast forward 20 years, ICE Safety Solutions is a nationally ranked safety company executing fun, innovative & transformational safety training, equipment and services focused on mitigating employee illness, injury and loss of life for corporations across the US. ICE Safety Solutions was recognized by Union Bank/MUFG, Toyota, Bright Horizons, Oracle, Comcast, Kaiser, Honda, Turner Construction, Golden State Warriors, Allstate and other Fortune 1000 companies as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Minority Business Enterprise of the Year, 2017, National Association of Women Owned Businesses (NAWBO) & WBENC Pacific as Woman Owned Business Enterprise 2018. Ms. Isom admits that the greatest success in working with Fortune 1000 corporations delivering their CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator training, High Rise Evacuation Drills, Emergency Response Team Simulations, Earthquake/Disaster/First Aid Kits new in 2018 their innovative Virtual Reality CPR training has been the lives saved and here today because of the training, products and services we innovated. These lives and testimonials from clients are honored on the ‘Wall of Life’ at ICE Safety Solutions headquarters in Fremont, CA.   Links: Website: https://www.getice.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-isom-mbe-wbe-17b1b02/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.isom.3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pam_icesafety

The Ladders Last philosophy means using safer alternatives to work at heights, turning to ladders as a last resort. Richard Jones, retired from Turner Construction, discusses why ladders are so dangerous and how employers can get buy-in to reduce ladder use amongst their own employees.

A podcast that steers conversation for current and aspiring executives in the construction industry on hot topics, overcoming adversity, challenges, and successes. Host: Dr. Scott Arias, President of Ace Consulting www.ace-consulting.net/ Guest Speaker: Larry Blackburn with Turner Construction

Jesse Hernandez, a Regional LEAN Coordinator for Turner Construction, joins us to discuss his personal journey to and through LEAN construction; a cultural revolution in construction technologies.  

In this episode, Lauren sits down with ABC Greater Houston’s 2020 Chairman, Phil Restivo with Turner Construction, who discusses his plans and ideas for the upcoming year.

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Derek Zero, a Virtual Design & Construction Engineer at Turner Construction, joins us on this episode 152 of Art of Construction.  This episode rounds out our Digital Built Week pre-shows as the conference is currently underway in Seattle! In this conversation we discussed yet another aspect of the benefits of new construction technology: coordinating with local authorities and municipalities for inspections. With virtual reality and building information modeling, the process of getting approval from fire chiefs, health inspectors and other city officials can now take place well before the actual construction begins. It might not be easy convincing everyone that this is a better way to do things; but as Derek Zero describes, it is worth it. Join us as we go on a journey with Derek, learning all about how virtual reality pre-inspections save time and money and help cultivate real and lasting relationships with city authorities that are sure to guarantee more business down the road.  Be sure to follow our socials to see all that Art of Construction is up to at Digital Built Week, happening now in Seattle!

I’m often asked question about internships for high school students, so it’s clear that the subject is top of mind in many schools, communities, businesses, and industries. So, in this episode, I want to shine a spotlight on a partnership that exemplifies the benefits of high school internships, for both students and businesses, and encourage other communities to adopt a similar model. Joining us are Meka Pace, the Executive Director and Superintendent of the Metro Schools network, and Vanessa Jester, the Workforce Development Manager at Turner Construction. To learn more, visit: (http://pastfoundation.org/) Resources: Learn more about Metro’s Learning Labs: https://www.themetroschool.org/about/learning-centers/ Meka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meka-pace-48309285/ Meka on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mekapace Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-jester-a41172106/ Read: “Take 5 Steps to Find an Internship During High School” STEM Industry Council (SInC): http://www.sinccentralohio.org/ Learning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate Media Recorded by Eric French at (http://wosu.org/) in Columbus, Ohio

We’ve got a full house in this episode. It was recorded at GRLZ Radio, a program that supports young women whose circumstances often mean that they have more to overcome than an average teenager, but with the support of GRLZ Radio their futures are looking bright. Our conversation is with Saun Green who is the Program Director at GRLZ Radio, Kelly Gillen from Turner Construction, and Jomelly, a Peer leader at GRLZ Radio. We cover what GR does, what it’s like to be a woman in construction, why you should get involved in industry groups, and what you can do to help. This is one of my favorite episodes. Enjoy the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joekelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joekelly/support

Welcome to the Construction Career Podcast, where Kent Jones and Cliff Hampton interview people in various positions in the construction industry to shed insight on the different Cultures, Roles & Careers in construction today. This month we interview William 'Bill' Lee, currently the Vice President and General Manager of The Austin Company. Bill talks about growing up in Alabama, Graduating from Auburn while working and serving in the Marine Corps. Reserves. He shares his thoughts on veterans as a much needed influx in the construction industry today.  He talks about his first Job with Turner Construction and the multiple positions at many companies he has held over the years. His real world experience and the time he spends discussing the good, and the bad of his career is of endless value to anybody in or out of our industry.  William 'Bill' Lee - Linkedin

DCD Webscale in SAN FRANCISCO June 2018- I talked hyperscale data center growth with Compass Datacenters' Nancy Novak, Turner Construction's Ben Kaplan, ABB's Ciaran Flanagan, and 1547 Managing Director Corey Welp. We dove in to how this type of data center development has and will continue to change the industry.

This week's construction tech news with James Benham (@jamesmbenham), Rob McKinney (@conappguru), Jeff Sample (@IronManofIT), and Buck Davis (@BIMboxUSA) Featuring: - Construction Tech News of the Week - Tech You Should Try: Alive Rover - Interview with: Lincoln Wood & Gaurav Joshi from Turner Construction Follow @TheConTechCrew on social media for more updates and to join the conversation! Listen to the show at http://jbknowledge.com/contechcrew Powered by JBKnowledge. Learn more at http://jbknowledge.com or follow @JBKnowledge & @TheConTechCrew on Twitter.

Bob Nilsson is a Marine Corps veteran who was in Vietnam.  His next career was at Turner Construction.  He was president of Turner International when he retired.  After 9/11, he began visiting wounded veterans at Walter Reed hospital occasionally and ultimately commuted to spend time with them four or five days a week.  Bob realized they needed help finding the next steps in their careers.  As a result, he founded 100 Entrepreneurs Foundation and for the past decade has been providing wounded veterans and caregivers with monthly classes and lunches in Bethesda and at Ft. Belvoir to help them find their great idea.  100's of entrepreneurs and business experts have joined the participants to talk about their businesses, their industries and their lessons learned.  Veteran program leaders have joined us to talk about the opportunities they provide.  These include Dog Tag Bakery, Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture, and Bunker Labs.   In this Podcast, Bob talks about starting a nonprofit foundation and the 100 Entrepreneurs program.

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2ny3I7UThis week's construction tech news with James Benham (@jamesmbenham), Rob McKinney (@conappguru) and Josh Bone (@bim2thebone) Featuring Construction Tech News of the Week including: - CAT S60 Smartphone- Technology and Software Rundown- Tech Trends at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017- SAM Robotic Bricklayer Updated Version 2.0- ROI of Robotic Total Stations vs Traditional Layouts-And much more! Interview about the adoption of lean construction with guest Viktor Bullain, Regional Lean Manager at Tuner Construction.Follow @ConTechTrio on social media for more updates and to join the conversation! Listen to the show at http://jbknowledge.com/contechtrio Powered by JBKnowledge. Learn more at http://jbknowledge.com or follow @JBKnowledge on Twitter.

After a very successful 5th Annual Government Contracting Conference, NABWIC gets an opportunity to spend a few minutes with co-founder Mr. Andy Harold who is also CEO of A. Harold and Associates. Where else does one get an opportunity to talk, mix and mingle with some of the biggest commercial primes and government contracting officers in the United States.  If entreprenuers wanted an opportunity to take their businesses to the next level, then the 5th Annual 8(a) Alliance Governmen Contracting Conference was the place to be.  With opportunities from  Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Skanska USA, Turner Construction.and more, attendees had a rare opportunity to engage in matchmaking and take advantage of educational and growth opportunities by attending a variety of relevant workshops. In this interview, we'll have a chance to meet a gamechanger who has impacted the the way in which small businesses can close the gap between the often complex skills needed to succeed in the government contracting arena.You'll also hear first hand accounts of impact from NABWIC members who attended the conference.

Learn how to establish and win government and corporation procurement business contracts. Guest: Nelson Nigel Bio: Nelson Nigel studied all aspects of construction management at Columbia University and Pace University and, received further training at Turner Construction and Bovis Land Lease with Medger Evans College. In 2008, he earned the NYC Small Business Admistration's "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" award. Nigel has appeared on CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Yahoo Finance, and more. He has most recently authored a series of instructional e-books on procurement, the selling of goods and services to government agencies and corporations. blogger.com/nelsonnigel twitter.com/nelsonnigel facebook.com/nelsonnigel linkedin.com/in/nelsonnigel

Nick Cannellis of Turner Construction provides insights into the building of the Modern Wing. This podcast is brought to you by the Ancient Art Podcast. Explore more at ancientartpodcast.org.