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Building PA Podcast — 256 episodes

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Building Futures: Tec Centro's Workforce Impact with Robert Torres

2

Is Electric Construction Equipment Ready for the Jobsite? Featuring Tony Bandiero, Lisa Iadicicco & Kristen Sabol

3

Constructing Change: How Minnesota is Leading the Way in Mental Health Awareness with Cheri Quinn & Tim Worke

4

Building Community: The Impact of Leadership in the Construction Industry with Marcus Vega

5

AI and Innovation in Construction: How Technology is Shaping the Future of the Industry with Ben Connors

6

Thinking About a Career in Construction? Inside Slippery Rock University's New Construction Management Program with Amanda McIsaac

7

Metal Matters: Insights from Lee Ann Slattery, MCA's First Female President

8

Understanding OSHA's Emphasis Program: A Guide for Construction Employers with Michael Metz-Topodas

9

From No Comment to Clear Communication: Handling Crises Effectively with Chris Martin

10

Talk It Out: How Communication Enhances Safety in Construction with Jessica Warren

11

Building Awareness: The Second Annual Hike for Hope in Pennsylvania

12

Building Trust: The Role of Language in Construction Safety and Mental Health with Monique Lewis

13

Future-Proofing Your Business: Leveraging AI in the Construction Industry with Michael Kline

14

Mastering Contract Methods in Construction with Tina Wolff

15

Engineering the Future: A Student's Hands-On Experience at Beaver Stadium with Lauren Maggi

16

Navigating Risk Management in Pennsylvania's Construction Industry with Joe Poliafico and Skip Parry

17

From Classroom to Career: The Path of Safety Professionals at IUP with Tracey Cekada

18

Building a Supportive Culture: How the Construction Industry is Tackling Mental Health with Kara McCaffrey

19

Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of Connected Construction Workflows with Joe Hassan

20

Surgery Beyond Opioids: Effective Pain Management Strategies with Brand Newland

21

What the Clearfield County Case Means for Contractors with Mike Pascoe

22

Prioritizing Physical Health in Construction: Insights from Linde Collingwood

23

Human Connection: A Key to Project Success with Brent Darnell

24

The Impact of the Separations Act on Public Construction Projects

25

From Sports to Politics: Leadership Lessons with Matt Bradford

26

Streamlining Pennsylvania's Permitting Process with Michelle Tarquino

27

Top-Down Safety: The Key to Construction Success with Tom Scott

28

Empowering Future Builders: The KCA Student Chapter with Chris and Jon

29

Mastering Business Development at the AGC BD Bootcamp

30

Crisis Communication: Your Blueprint for Success with Chris Martin and Jon O'Brien

31

A Conversation on Construction Policy with Senators Kane and Robinson

32

Hike for Hope: Raising Awareness for Mental Health in the Construction Industry

33

Injury Management & Protocols in Construction with Kathy Freeman

34

Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 Building PA Podcast Awards

35

Understanding Subsurface Safety and Design Obligations with Ryan Parrish

36

Year-End Special: Celebrating 2024's Best Podcast Moments

37

Character Over Credentials: Rethinking Team Building in Construction with Robert Hargrove

38

Corporate Gifting and Enhancing Connections in the AEC Industry

39

How Technology is Transforming the Role of Operators in Construction

40

Cleveland Brothers Series: How Technology is Addressing Labor Shortages in Construction

41

Retreats and Real Talk: Elevating Leadership in the Construction Industry with Odie Parkins

42

How the Construction Industry Can Support Addiction Recovery

43

Building Community Through the Bethel Village Project

44

Sustainability Meets Innovation: Exploring Electric Vehicles with S&B USA

45

Proposal Development Best Practices

46

Cleveland Brothers' Innovative Approach to Training and Recruitment in the Construction Industry

47

Building a Recovery Ready Workplace with Envoy's Salomon Moreno-Rosa

48

Addressing Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry

49

Maximizing Retirement Benefits: Navigating the Secure Act 2.0 with Alexander Papson

50

Navigating Challenges & Triumphs in Construction Safety

51

Addressing Construction Labor Shortage in South Central Pennsylvania

52

Talking with KCA Scholarship Recipient James Fretz

53

Meet the author of “Hire Better People Faster!”

54

Enhancing Safety with Toolbox Talks

55

The Future of Safety from a College Student's Perspective

56

Cybersecurity and Protecting the AEC Industry

57

Navigating Legislative Updates in Construction

58

Importance Of Culture To A Successful Organization

59

Navigating the Depths: Excavation Insights with Larissa Llewellyn

60

Navigating Work Zone Safety: Insights From Rich Barcaskey Of CAWP

61

Building a successful safety program

62

Learn About Project-Based Insurance from NFP

63

The Future of Transportation: Fleet Electrification

64

Exploring Carpentry's Evolution Through Innovative Training

65

The real value of working in the building trades with Dave Iannucci, EAS Carpenters

66

Prefab Chronicles: Navigating the Evolution with Steve Powers of Novinger's

67

Harnessing Innovative Technologies in Construction with Brian Skripac of the DBIA

68

Dive into the Carpenters' newest training school

69

Panel prefabrication and the impact on various project types

70

Our 2023 Recap!

71

How to strengthen relationships among GCs and subcontractors with Dan Myers

72

Insight from Ollie Olsen - EAS Carpenters

73

Strengthen Your Sales Approach

74

Determination turns a dream into reality - Tabb Construction

75

PSU Student finds internship in construction a promising option for the future

76

Building Success - From Apprentice to Commercial Contractor

77

Construction companies win when their insurance broker is construction-centric!

78

Building Resilience: A Safety Director's Journey from Survivor to Supporter

79

Chris Lalevee with Operators Local 825 Opens Up about Mental Health and Paying it Forward

80

Reducing Stigma

81

Podcast Replay - Kicking off Suicide Prevention Month with Mandi Kime

82

A Field Trip to the First Union-Operated Diving School in The United States.

83

Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls.

84

Podcast Replay - Improving Company Culture through WELL Building

85

Yinz Good? A New Mental Health Initiative for the Construction Industry

86

Innovation in Construction: Building a Tech-Forward Future

87

Mark Your Calendar: Pittsburgh International Airport To Announce $50 Million In Bid Packages

88

Podcast Replay - Talking Leadership with Retired Major General John Gronski

89

Mindset Reset: A Conversation with Author Edna Howard

90

Podcast Replay - Safety Culture in the Construction Industry

91

Best practices for dealing with local municipalities.

92

NFP podcast series - Mitigating risk in the construction industry

93

Podcast Replay - Providing Healthy Environments for Employees Can Positively Affect the Bottom Line.

94

Solving labor issues with worker re-entry.

95

Re-Entering the Workforce: What Construction Can Do

96

Do you know how to efficiently communicate your business mission and story?

97

Podcast Replay - Labor Relations & Safety

98

Breaking down Stigma.

99

Safety Talk with Bob McCall of the MBA

100

How to lower OSHA Recordables!

101

Marketing Your Construction Company: The Importance of Telling Your Story

102

Podcast Replay - Some things to think about next time you're driving through a construction zone!

103

Seller/Doer - a model of success!

104

Podcast Replay - Is Prefabrication a Fad or Here to Stay?

105

David Whitesock - Architect of the Recovery Capital Index

106

Podcast Replay - Business Development Her Way!

107

Minority Recruitment Strategies

108

Podcast Replay - Revitalizing Pittsburgh - Pitt Airport To Become One Of The First Self-Sustaining Airports In The US.

109

From Trades to Attorney with Joe Bucci of JacksonKelly PLLC

110

Podcast Replay - ACE Mentor Program National President

111

Debunking Fracking Myths - Facts and insights shared by Dave Callahan president of MSC.

112

Podcast Replay - Sarah Knehr - KCA's Top Young Leader Award in 2021

113

Specialization Helps This Contractor Stay Focused, Organized, and Profitable

114

Podcast Replay - Benefits of a strong company culture.

115

Podcast Replay - Improving Workforce Development In Pennsylvania.

116

ACE Mentor Program - Educating our youth about careers in architecture, construction and engineering

117

2022 Podcast Wrap Up

118

Podcast rewind - 2022 Construction Economic Forecast

119

The construction industry wants to know, what impact will 100 million dollars have on mental health & wellness in PA?

120

Providing Healthy Environments for Employees Can Positively Affect the Bottom Line. Part of the Barry Isett and Associates Healthy Work Environment Series.

121

How the Clean Slate Act and Other Programs are helping Improve Philly's Worker Shortage.

122

Cost Savings For Your Clients With A Long-Term Payoff

123

Understanding The Challenges of Designing and Working on Small Projects

124

Apprenticeships Uncovered: Your Key to Workforce Growth

125

Tips for Veterans Looking for Work - A Veterans Day Special!

126

Revitalizing Pittsburgh - Pitt airport to become one of the first self-sustaining airports in the US.

127

November 8 is Election Day! YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

128

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation. How one company is making our environment safer.

129

Pittsburgh airport to become the first self-sustaining airport. Hear how!

130

Chris and Jon are going to the GOSH Conference!

131

Business Development Her Way!

132

Safety Culture. The Importance Of Safety Training in Construction.

133

The One Conference All Safety Professionals Need To Attend - GOSH!

134

Suicide Prevention. How to recognize the warning signs of someone who may need help.

135

On the other side of addiction. One man's story of survival and recovery.

136

A Bold And Candid Conversation About Suicide Prevention And Mental Health In Construction

137

Positive Insights on Workforce Development!

138

Big news for PA businesses. Corporate net income tax reduction!

139

How to hire, recruit and solve your workforce development issues.

140

Embracing Technology Can Change Your Bottom Line

141

Some things to think about next time you're driving through a construction zone!

142

Sustainable Design

143

Healthy Workspaces part of the Barry Isett & Associates Healthy Work Environments Series

144

What will it take for small businesses to thrive again?

145

Leadership for nonprofits, associations and beyond.

146

Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellness in Construction

147

Talking Leadership with Retired Major General, Author and Motivational Speaking John L. Gronski

148

Bob McCall, of the Master Builders Association Talks Safety

149

FIELD TRIP! The podcast goes on the road to visit the Barry Isett & Associates testing facility!

150

To "B" or not to B Corp. We've asked the questions!

151

Improving company culture through WELL Building. Part of the Barry Isett & Associates Healthy Work Environments Series

152

Captive Insurance

153

KCA's 2021 Top Young Leader Award Winner

154

Contract Management

155

Sustainable Design

156

Better Project Outcomes Series: Change Management

157

Contracts and Risk Mangement with Maria DiStravlo Elliott, partner with Barley Snyder

158

Is Prefabrication a Fad or Here to Stay?

159

Improving Workforce Development In Pennsylvania

160

2021 Year in Review

161

ACE Mentor Program National President

162

How to reduce your insurance premiums

163

Labor Relations and Safety

164

Material pricing and how to protect contractors

165

Culture and its impact on the industry

166

Impact of virtual meetings in today's sales environment

167

The Making of an Industry Leader

168

The dos and don’ts to working with legislators

169

What it takes to be a union political director

170

The future of architecture

171

Benefits of a strong company culture

172

The impact good customer service has on project outcomes

173

Insight into the Laborers Trade

174

Speak with a Steamfitter

175

Keystone Contractor Magazine teaser - September 2021

176

Building Better Project Outcomes through workface planning

177

What does it take to be a Steamfitter?

178

Building a Strong Project Culture Among Contractors and Architects

179

Business Valuation and How to Sell Your Construction Business

180

BIM and its Positive Impact on the Industry

181

Building Better Project Outcomes Through Improved Morale

182

Oil and Gas Industry Relies on the Construction Industry

183

Leading the commercial real estate industry

184

Using the media to help tell your story

185

Podcast visit - Steamfitters Technology Center

186

Small business resources through NFIB

187

Is Occupop your next hiring platform?

188

WELL Building Standards

189

BIM use in construction

190

Technology for the industry

191

Building Better Project Outcomes - Mobilization Readiness

192

Small business ownership in the construction industry

193

Carpenters Training Program

194

Leadership learning from Rick Seitz

195

Workforce Development - PA Chamber

196

Meet the Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Secretary

197

Helmets to Hardhats

198

Workforce Development - Plumbers & Fitters

199

Leading a diverse team with Bryan Cutler, PA Speaker of the House of Representatives

200

Women of the Trades

201

Impact of prefabrication on a project

202

Challenges facing professional services firms

203

Marketing guidelines for the construction industry

204

Leading during a crisis

205

Contract resolution guidance

206

2021 Legislative update

207

Lean construction principles in action

208

Value of business development in the construction industry

209

Importance of a successful culture for general contractors

210

Design trends impacting college and university living

211

How drone technology is impacting the construction industry

212

Technology in the HVAC segment

213

Lean Construction

214

Coatings Pro Magazine Editor-in-Chief Joins Building PA Podcast

215

Workforce development and the educational impact

216

Season One recap

217

Recruiting Labor Relations Directors and Managers

218

Business Growth Tips from Bud Quandel

219

Kerry Zettlemoyer talks Ironworker apprenticeship

220

Toolbox Talk - Opioids in Construction by Don Tracy of Quandel Construction

221

Toolbox Talk- Stigmas Associated with Opioids & Addictions by Rachael Cooper of National Safety Council

222

Toolbox Talk- Chris' Story by Carl Heinlein of American Contractors Insurance Group

223

KCA Zoom Discussion on Opioids Awareness Week- Employer Concerns

224

Construction Opioids Awareness Week Primer & Resource

225

Social Media for Contractors

226

Value of PA's Right to Know laws for Contractors

227

Education series - Construction Management program at University of Pittsburgh

228

Succession planning for the construction industry

229

PROJECT PROFILE - UPMC Pinnacle York Memorial

230

KCA Discusses PA Separations Act

231

Legal Contracts in a Post COVID-19 World

232

Summer Heat Management Guidance from OSHA

233

Co Location on Construction Jobsites Across Pennsylvania

234

COVID-19 Financial Panel Shares Anticipated Economic Impact

235

COVID-19 Legal Panel - Ask the Attorneys

236

COVID-19 KCA Safety Panel Discusses Best Practices

237

App Helps i+iconUSA Live Their Safety Values Amidst COVID-19

238

COVID - 19 - The 'New Normal' for Architects

239

A personal approach to COVID-19 response

240

Protecting your construction business - cybersecurity

241

Building a Safety Culture with Rocky Bleier

242

Continuing education within the PA construction industry

243

From Classroom to Construction Site: The Journey of a Sheet Metal Apprentice

244

Safety - Alexander Building and Construction

245

Safety - Leibold, Inc.

246

Business of construction - The joys of being a small business owner within the construction industry

247

Labor - Benefits of Joining the Building Trades

248

Opioids and the Pennsylvania Construction Industry

249

Labor - Meet the EST of the Carpenters Union

250

Leadership in construction - ACE Mentoring

251

Business of construction - CASPA Law

252

Apprenticeship training - Cement Masons

253

Apprenticeship training - Carpenters

254

Workforce Development - Evolve Training

255

Business of construction - COVID-19 Impact on the construction industry

256

Business of construction - Crisis communications