Construction Leaders Podcast
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An original podcast presented by the Construction Management Association of America, focused on the latest in capital management, and the issues and challenges impacting construction managers the most.
Location:
United States
Description:
An original podcast presented by the Construction Management Association of America, focused on the latest in capital management, and the issues and challenges impacting construction managers the most.
Language:
English
Website:
https://cmaa.podbean.com
Episodes
Climbing the Career Ladder in Construction Management
5/1/2024
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and and Carly Trout chat with Coty Fournier, a professional talent development and growth strategist in the construction industry. Explore invaluable insights drawn from Coty's 30-year journey in construction management, including the pivotal role of mentors, effective strategies for career advancement, and navigating the transition from operations to business development. Gain actionable tips for firms seeking to stand out in a competitive landscape and empowering advice for women and minorities in the industry.
This episode is sponsored by STV.
Construction Leaders Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Duration:00:32:14
Exploring Switzerland's Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects
4/1/2024
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and and Carly Trout chat with Penny Tilghman, senior advisor of infrastructure with the Embassy of Switzerland. Join them as they they dive into the challenges, successes, and future outlook of Switzerland's ambitious infrastructure projects. Gain insights into the coordination and strategies required for managing similar large-scale programs.
This episode is sponsored by STV.
Construction Leaders Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Duration:00:23:05
Exploring Quality Management in Construction
3/1/2024
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and and Carly Trout chat with Brian Cresenzi, senior resident engineer at Gannett Fleming. Join them as they explore the intricacies of quality management in construction. The discussion covers the importance of seamless communication, managing unexpected challenges, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and the significance of incorporating feedback into the quality assurance process.
This episode is sponsored by MindForge.
The Construction Leaders Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Duration:00:24:04
Fostering Inclusivity in the Construction Industry
2/15/2024
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and guest host Kenzie Durrell chat with Anne Timmermans, a senior consultant from Parametrix, and Adam Walkowiak, associate vice president at Michael Baker International. Together, they explore the crucial topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the construction industry. Gain insights into CMAA's proactive efforts in promoting diversity within the profession, as the guests share their experiences and perspectives on fostering an inclusive environment in the construction sector.
Duration:00:27:36
Strategies for Navigating Risk in Pre-Construction
2/1/2024
On the season 3 premier of the Construction Leaders Podcast, we discuss risk management in pre-construction. Join CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout as they chat with Steve Dell'Orto, founder & CEO of ConCntric. They talk about specific pre-construction risks, pre-construction activities with the greatest ROI to reduce risk, balancing predictability with flexibility in the construction process, and what contributes to the long-term success and sustainability of a project.
The Construction Leaders Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Duration:00:27:32
Achieving Engineering Excellence in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
12/1/2023
On the season 2 finale of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Kenny Simmons, chief of construction for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Mackenzie Searle, senior construction engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They talk about the future of the organization and some of the current projects they're working on.
Construction Leaders Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Duration:00:36:09
Creating a Diverse and Welcoming Culture
10/12/2023
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Brynn Huneke, director of diversity and inclusion at Associated General Contractors of America, and Henry Nutt, III, preconstruction executive at Southland Industries. They talk about making a commitment to Culture of Care and being a part of a welcoming, diverse and safe environment.
This episode is sponsored by VPO.
Construction Leaders Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Duration:00:34:13
Advancements in Safeguarding Construction Contracts
10/1/2023
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Josh Levy, co-founder and CEO of Document Crunch. They talk about recent advancements in the construction contract document space.
Duration:00:27:34
Offsite Technology for the Construction Industry
9/1/2023
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Greg Oniskey, senior finance specialist at MODLOGIQ. They talk about offsite technology and the difference between pre-fabrication and modular construction, including complexity, pricing and procurement.
Duration:00:30:24
Diversifying the Construction Industry
8/1/2023
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Barbara Reynolds CCM, PMP, senior project manager at Parsons; Carol Holland, PE, vice president at Dewberry; and Doreen Bartoldus, PE, CCM, water wastewater construction management leader at Jacobs and past president of the National Association of Women in Construction. They talk about gender barriers they've experienced, how the construction industry can become more inclusive, the importance of mentors and sponsors and how associations are conduits in finding the right ones, and how the industry can better advance DEIB initiatives.
This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Duration:00:34:07
Combatting Suicide in the Construction Industry
7/1/2023
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Stuart Binstock, the president and CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association. They talk about suicide prevention, why suicide is so prevalent in the construction industry, and suicide prevention programs the CFMA has supported within the industry.
Duration:00:20:09
How 360° Reality Capture Is Transforming Construction Management
6/1/2023
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Stephen DeVito, director of technology at Procon Consulting and member of CMAA's Technology Committee. They talk about 360° Reality Capture and its effect on the construction management industry, costs of implementing such technology, and how it impacts site inspections.
Duration:00:27:47
The Five Levels of Commitment for Your Construction Management Business
5/1/2023
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Rebecca Jones, FCMAA, founder of SafeworkCM. They talk about the five levels of commitment and how they relate to business and life in general.
Show notes
Five Levels of Commitment
https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/86742-the-5-levels-of-commitment
Self Awareness (how one approaches life)
https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-t-MnqO2_QIVRRnnCh1KBg8SEAAYASAAEgIJ2fD_BwE
Willingness to Change (for organizations and personal)
https://www.mindtools.com/ajm9l1e/lewins-change-management-model
http://changingminds.org/disciplines/change_management/readiness_change/willingness_change.htm
Intense Focus
https://theempowermentdynamic.com/focus-on-outcomes-then-goals/
Commitment
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/how-to-commit-and-change-your-life.html
Character
https://www.kentingle.com/leadership/6-ways-to-develop-your-character/
The podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Duration:00:22:49
Advocating for the Construction Industry
4/1/2023
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with CMAA's President and CEO Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE, and members of CMAA's Government Advocacy Committee, Dave Crosson from HNTB and Ed Pogreba with Procon Consulting. They talk about new initiatives of the committee, how these initiatives affect the construction industry, and the new CMAA Advocacy Action Center.
Duration:00:21:35
The Whys and Hows of Mergers & Acquisitions in the Construction Space
3/1/2023
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Dan Doyon with Maxim Consulting about mergers and acquisitions in the construction management industry and navigating through the M&A process. They discuss reasons why a company would want to acquire another company, why the construction industry is so prone to mergers and acquisitions, how the process works, and risk factors to take into consideration.
Duration:00:26:51
Navigating and Minimizing Disputes and Claims
2/1/2023
On the season 2 premier of the Construction Leaders Podcast, we discuss dispute resolution. Join CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout as they chat with Joe Seibold, executive vice president with Arcadis, and Roy Cooper, senior vice president Arcadis. They talk about top causes for disputes, how to minimize claims, the importance of getting a construction manager involved in the beginning of a project, and the future of disputes.
Show notes
Arcadis’s 2022 Global Construction Disputes Report:
https://www.arcadis.com/en-us/knowledge-hub/perspectives/global/global-construction-disputes-report
This episode is produced by Association Briefings.
Duration:00:31:15
Wearable Technologies: Costs, Benefits and Overcoming Objections
12/1/2022
On the season 1 finale of the Construction Leaders podcast, we continue our conversation about technology in construction by discussing wearables. Join CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout as they chat with Jarvis Alridge with HNTB, Justin Jacobsen with MBP, and Doug Matthews with Guardhat. They talk about the costs and benefits of wearable technologies, and overcoming objections encountered when implementing the technology on a jobsite.
Duration:00:27:12
Digitalization in Construction
11/1/2022
Join CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout as they chat with Mark Fergus, executive vice president at Cumming Group. They discuss the findings of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors’ 2022 report on digitalization in construction.
Show notes
Download the RICS report here: https://www.rics.org/globalassets/rics-website/media/knowledge/research/research-reports/rics0112-digitalisation-in-construction-report-2022-web.pdf
Duration:00:18:42
Talking Surety Bonds and Minimizing Risks
10/15/2022
Join CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout as they chat with Mark McCallum, CEO of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), and Nick Newton, agency president of Newton Bonding and current president of NASBP. They explain why surety bonds are so important to the construction industry, and provide advice to make sure you’re taking the right steps in minimizing risks when procuring projects.
Duration:00:26:24
Shaping the future of the workforce through STEM
10/1/2022
Join CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout as they chat with Chad White with Bowers & Kubota, and Jill Rafter from Engineering is Elementary. The four talk about programs that ensure STEM training and materials are available to promote engineering and computer science in the classroom, bringing construction and engineering to the forefront for all students.
Duration:00:17:32