Beyond the Build - Kelvin Enfinger
by Kelvin Enfinger
Beyond the Build with Kelvin Enfinger takes you behind the scenes of the commercial construction industry. From workforce development and skilled trades to technical deep-dives, economic growth, and the politics that shape our industry, this show brings real conversations with the people who build our communities. Supported by Associated Builders and Contractors North Florida and Florida Construction News, this podcast connects industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals who are shaping the future of construction across our region. Whether you’re a contractor, student, policymaker, or industry partner, you’ll gain insights, stories, and perspective that go far beyond the build.
Episodes
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Episode #11 - Beyond the Storm: BRACE and the Road to Recovery w/ Dr. Nick Jackson
In this episode, Kelvin Enfinger speaks with Dr. Nick Jackson, CEO of BRACE, about the recovery efforts in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties following Hurricane Isaias. They discuss the immediate needs of the community, the role of BRACE in coordinating disaster response, and how individuals can...
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Episode #10 - Progress, Infrastructure & How County Government Actually Works w/ Commissioner Wright
Commissioner Colten Wright shares his personal journey and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Santa Rosa County. He also highlights major accomplishments and the importance of compromise in public service. The conversation covers a range of topics including economic development…
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Episode #9 - Investing in People & Transforming Communities w/ Quint Studer
In this episode of Beyond the Build, host Kelvin Enfinger sits down with Quint Studer for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, resilience, and community building in Northwest Florida. Quint shares the personal journey that brought him to Pensacola, the adversity he has overcome…
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Episode #8 - Infrastructure, Industry & Opportunity w/ Congressman Jimmy Patronis
Congressman Jimmy Patronis discusses Northwest Florida, addressing workforce shortages, infrastructure investment, permitting reform, skilled trades, and economic development. He emphasizes the importance of federal support for transportation and infrastructure initiatives, the value of...
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Episode #7 - Building a High-Performance Team w/ Tyson Lamond
Tyson Lamond, COO of American Magic, shares insights on building high-performance teams, the journey to professional sailing, creating opportunities in Pensacola, the importance of team sports, the impact of American Magic on Pensacola, mentorship and leadership, decision-making in high-pressure...
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Episode #6 - Building Bay County's Economic Momentum w/ Becca Hardin
The conversation with Becca Hardin, President of the Bay Economic Development Alliance, covers a wide range of topics related to economic development in Bay County. Becca shares her background in economic development and the challenges and successes of Bay County's economic outlook. She discusses...
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Episode #5 - The Future of Economic Development in Escambia County w/ Chris Platè
In this episode, Kelvin Enfinger sits down with Chris Platé , CEO of FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, for a forward-looking conversation about where our region is headed and what it will take to get there. From attracting new companies and closing transformative deals to tackling...
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Episode #4 - Building the Future of Florida’s Great Northwest w/ Jennifer Conoley
In this episode of Beyond the Build, Kelvin Enfinger sits down with Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest, to discuss the strategy behind economic development in Northwest Florida. Jennifer shares how regional collaboration, site readiness, infrastructure investment, and...
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Episode #3 - Inside ABC's National Advocacy Effort w/ Kristen Swearingen & Melanie Pfeiffenberger
In this episode of Beyond the Build, Associated Builders & Contractors Kristen Swearingen, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Melanie Pfeiffenberger, Senior Director of Political Affairs, take us inside the advocacy work shaping the commercial construction industry. We discuss how ABC’s...
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Episode #2 - How Policy in Tallahassee Shapes Florida’s Construction Industry w/ Carol Bowen
This podcast episode features a conversation with Carol Bowen, Chief Lobbyist of Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida. The episode provides insights into the challenges and opportunities within the construction industry and the impact of political dynamics on legislative priorities. The...
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Episode #1 - From the Jobsite to Capitol Hill: Construction’s Real Challenges w/ Greg Sizemore
In this episode of Beyond the Build, host Kelvin Enfinger sits down with Greg Sizemore to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today - the workforce shortage. But as Greg explains, this isn’t just a labor problem. It’s a cultural, educational, and policy issue…
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About this show
Beyond the Build with Kelvin Enfinger takes you behind the scenes of the commercial construction industry. From workforce development and skilled trades to technical deep-dives, economic growth, and the politics that shape our industry, this show brings real conversations with the people who build our communities.
Supported by Associated Builders and Contractors North Florida and Florida Construction News, this podcast connects industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals who are shaping the future of construction across our region.
Whether you’re a contractor, student, policymaker, or industry partner, you’ll gain insights, stories, and perspective that go far beyond the build.
Hosted by
Kelvin Enfinger