Best Matt Neff Podcasts (2025)

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E150: Daniel Beatty, Founder of Constructive Leadership Solutions 37:07

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Gareth McGlynn sits down with Daniel Beatty, Founder of Constructive Leadership Solutions, to talk about leadership, management, and growth in construction. With 36 years in heavy civil infrastructure, Daniel brings a wealth of perspective on what it takes to strengthen organizations from the inside out. The critical role of middle management in co…

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The Corporate Bartender - Motivation, Burnout, and 'Peopling' Correctly with Matt Granados 1:07:12

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Is your team underperforming? I know it's easy to assume that there are talent problems, leadership problems, or skill gaps. Have you ever considered that your system might be setting them up to fail? Well, it just might be. Today, we're gonna dive into that idea. We've got Matt Granados on…

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E149: Ben Evelsizer, Preconstruction Manager at Poettker Construction 25:05

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Ben Evelsizer, Senior Preconstruction Manager at Poettker Construction, joined Gareth McGlynn for a conversation recorded at Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. Ben shares his perspective on several core aspects of preconstruction, from logistics planning to engaging trade partners. Discussion Highlights: Site Logistics in Estimating: How …

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EP148: Ben Neff, Director of Preconstruction at Motz 24:09

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Ben Neff, Director of Preconstruction at Motz, during Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. Together, they discussed the complexities behind creating world-class sports turf systems. Discussion Highlights: Beginnings in Construction: From studying business at the University of Kentucky to a pivot into …

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EP147: Andrew Zukoski, CEO & Co-Founder of JOIN 22:19

2M ago22:19

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Gareth McGlynn catches up with Andrew Zukoski, CEO & Co-Founder of JOIN, at Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. Andrew returns to The Preconstruction Podcast to share updates on JOIN’s progress since his last appearance, with discussion around: New features and market momentum Feedback from general contractors Future vision for JOIN His pa…

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The Corporate Bartender - How To Listen with Oscar Trimboli 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Doing this show, I get sent a LOT of books. When books stand out, it's important to bring that energy to the surface. Today is one of those days! This episode is all about listening. Listening is one of those things that a lot of us assume we're good at, but we're really just winging it. We…

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EP146: Matt Boeggeman, Senior Preconstruction Manager at Holder Construction 33:34

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Gareth McGlynn speaks with Matt Boeggeman, Senior Preconstruction Manager at Holder Construction, during Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. Discussion Highlights: • Early career experience in HVAC and its value in data center projects • Holder’s role as one of the largest data center builders in the U.S. • Key challenges: inflation, suppl…

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EP145: Paul Christen, Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies 22:35

2M ago22:35

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Gareth McGlynn sits down with Paul Christen, Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies in Los Angeles, for a live conversation recorded at Advancing Preconstruction in San Diego. This episode centres on culture and middle management -two areas that play a key role in building strong preconstruction teams. Discussion Highlights: The im…

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EP144: Dan Shaw, CEO & Co-Founder at Bridgeline 21:30

2M ago21:30

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Bid leveling is handled differently in nearly every company, with plenty of confusion and no clear standard across the industry. After a recent pre-con roundtable webinar on the topic, Gareth McGlynn sat down with Dan Shaw, CEO & Co-Founder at Bridgeline, at Advancing Preconstruction in San Diego to get straight answers on how technology can simpli…

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The Corporate Bartender - Stop Bitching and Start Pitching with Traci Austin 1:13:28

3M ago1:13:28

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We focus on the people side of business here at the Bartender, and today we're squarely there. We're talking about bucket lists, we're talking about the unwritten rules of leading people, we're talking about bitching and pitching, and maybe a little "drunk HR." Yeah, that's gonna be a thing! We've got Traci Austin on the program. Don't know Traci? …

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E143: Sean Boyer, VP of Preconstruction at Pomerleau 42:50

4M ago42:50

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Sean Boyer, VP of Preconstruction at Pomerleau, joins Gareth McGlynn for a conversation recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. As the only GC to present on AI at the conference, Sean brings a unique perspective on how artificial intelligence is actively reshaping the preconstruction process. He shares: What it meant to be the…

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The Corporate Bartender - Deming, Dexter, Death Threats, & Disruption with Doug Hall 1:01:25

4M ago1:01:25

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Oh. My. God. Today's TCB is EPIC! We're talking about Deming, we're talking about bourbon, we're talking about disruption. Everything from big ideas, to systems thinking. I mean, this episode is amazing ! (I know I say that a lot). We've got Doug Hall on the program. Don't know Doug? You ne…

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E142: Geoff Devlin, EVP - Head of Growth at SUSA International 32:18

4M ago32:18

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Gareth McGlynn sits down with Geoff Devlin, EVP – Head of Growth at SUSA International, to discuss how sustainability is becoming a strategic advantage in preconstruction. SUSA International may be new - just three years in - but they’re already making an impact. Specialising in sustainability, they step in during the decommissioning phase of a pro…

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E141: Prama Kumar, Vice President - Preconstruction at Hill & Wilkinson 18:23

4M ago18:23

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Prama Kumar, VP of Preconstruction at Hill & Wilkinson, joins the podcast for a conversation recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. Co-hosted by Ciara McGlynn, this episode dives into Prama’s 20-year journey in the industry and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Discussion Highlights: Career Progression: From Estimator …

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E140: Joe Ledger, Intel GM/VP of Project Controls discusses Tarrifs, AI, Data and much more 💥 52:43

4M ago52:43

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Joe Ledger, Vice President of Project Controls at Intel, as part of our Advanced Tech Series on The Preconstruction Podcast. This episode offers a look inside one of the most complex and high-stakes project controls roles in the industry. What’s covered: Joe’s early years as an electrical engineer and his tr…

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The Corporate Bartender - Leading is Hard, We Should Help People! with Kelsey Neff 57:33

4M ago57:33

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Today we're talking the nuts and bolts of being a new leader. If you lead people (or have lead people) you went through this, and if you're like most - you didn't have a lot of great tools to help. We're gonna fix that today. We've got Kelsey Neff on the program. Don't know Kelsey? Stick ar…

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E139: Katie Coulson, EVP - General Manager at Skanska Advanced Technology (SAT) 29:08

5M ago29:08

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Gareth McGlynn sits down with Katie Coulson, EVP - General Manager, to discuss her journey and current role leading Skanska Advanced Technology (SAT) - a unit focused on high-tech project delivery across the U.S. Discussion Highlights: Her education at the University of Wisconsin - Madison as a Civil and Environmental Engineer. Her background deliv…

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E138: Clay Shumake, Preconstruction Manager at Gates Construction Co. 32:55

5M ago32:55

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Clay Shumake, Preconstruction Manager at Gates Construction Co., joins Gareth McGlynn on The Preconstruction Podcast to share practical insights from his experience across electrical and masonry trades. Discussion Highlights: The art of masonry construction. The importance of communication when dealing with subcontractors. All the secrets of dealin…

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E137: Ryan Abbott, President of Clayco Southwest - IPD, Prefeb, Award winning projects and much more 37:51

6M ago37:51

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Gareth McGlynn sits down with Ryan Abbott, President, Southwest Region of Clayco , for a powerful discussion on leadership, innovation, and long-term thinking in the world of preconstruction and construction delivery. Discussion Highlights: Clayco's Business Units: ▪ Clayco Self-Performed Concrete ▪ Lamar Johnson Collaborative ▪ Clayco Design Engin…

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E136: The Advancing Preconstruction 2025 LOVE FEST with Ivo Brook, Brand Director at Hanson Wade, and Randall Thompson, Preconstruction Executive at Nibbi Brothers 27:38

6M ago27:38

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, catches up with Ivo Brook, Brand Director at Hanson Wade, and Randall Thompson, Preconstruction Executive at Nibbi Brothers, for a full-on Advancing Preconstruction love fest. Celebrating 75 years of excellence, Nibbi has led Bay Area construction with a focus on complex builds, innovation, and quality - Randall shares how…

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The Corporate Bartender - What HR People Need to Stop Doing! with Liz Weber 49:55

6M ago49:55

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Recently on the podcast, we interviewed the "not like you" person. This go around, we've got the "stop doing" person. We've got Liz Weber on the program. Don't know Liz? We've got your back! She's a CEO, sought-after keynote speaker, and the author of TEN best selling books. Liz is a Top 25…

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E135: Mason Hennings, Preconstruction DATA Estimator II at Traylor Bros 30:34

6M ago30:34

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Mason Hennings , Estimator II at Traylor Bros., to discuss preconstruction data. Discussed on the podcast: How to leverage big data in preconstruction. Using a data-driven approach to enhance accuracy, reduce risk, and create a competitive advantage. Machine learning and AI capabilities in construction. The …

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E134: Part 2 with Andrew Pitcher, Data Analyst and Integrations Manager at Bartlett Cocke 43:28

6M ago43:28

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Back for Part 2! Our host, Gareth McGlynn, continues the conversation with Andrew Pitcher, Data Analyst and Integrations Manager at Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, as they pick up where they left off—talking practical tools, systems, and strategies that are helping preconstruction teams stay ahead. Discussion Highlights: Integrating software to…

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The Corporate Bartender - The Secret Leadership Skill You're Missing with Therese Miclot 59:38

6M ago59:38

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Facilitation is a thing that a lot of us do every day, but not a thing many of may have thought about as a buildable skill. Maybe you got promoted into a leadership role, you might find yourself doing it without any real training or forethought. If you have ever been there, you're in the ri…

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The Corporate Bartender - Unlocking Innovation Takes Humans with Robyn Bolton 1:07:13

6M ago1:07:13

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Innovation is a skill in which a lot of company's strive to excel. Ever wonder why some are really good at it, and some (no matter how hard they try) just can't get it to stick? This is true for tech, for products, and for the people side of business. If you find innovation remotely interes…

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E133: Tim Griggs, Director of Estimating at OHT Partners (MULTIFAMILY SPECIAL) 48:50

7M ago48:50

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Gareth McGlynn sits down with Tim Griggs, Director of Estimating at OHT Partners, to discuss key factors shaping multifamily construction and the broader real estate market. Key Discussion Points: Multifamily construction – what are deals with no teeth? Multifamily optimism – why there’s confidence in a big bounce back in 2025 Winning bids – gettin…

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E132: Bob Kovacs, Director of Preconstruction at Albion General Contractors. 34:14

7M ago34:14

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, welcomes back Bob Kovacs, Director of Preconstruction at Albion General Contractors, for another insightful conversation. Having previously joined us in 2022, Bob returns to discuss his career shift and key industry topics shaping preconstruction today. Discussion Highlights: 🔹 Moving from a large general contractor to a g…

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The Corporate Bartender - Delight in the Limelight and Change Your Life! with Linda Ugelow 1:06:50

7M ago1:06:50

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Do you love public speaking? Or does the thought of getting up on stage in front of a crowd just make you freak out?! Well, if you're in the latter camp, we've got ya covered today! We've got Linda Ugelow on the program. Don't know Linda? Stick around! She's a speaking confidence coach, key…

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E131: Built By Builders Special with Steve Dell'Orto, Founder & CEO of ConCntric 49:55

7M ago49:55

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We’re back with Steve Dell’Orto, Founder & CEO of Concentric. Our host, Gareth McGlynn, caught up with Steve to discuss key developments in preconstruction. Discussion Points: • Built by Builders Network – What it is and why it matters • Concentric’s latest updates – Including the Concept Hub and AI advancements • Knowledge Transfer & Retention – K…

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The Corporate Bartender - Not Everyone Is Like You, and That's OK! with Kelly McDonald 1:04:05

7M ago1:04:05

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Have you ever had a leader who "wasn't like you?" You just didn't vibe, and work was harder than it needed to be? Have you ever BEEN that leader? If either of those apply, you're in the right spot. We've got Kelly McDonald on the program. Don't know Kelly? We've got ya covered! She's a CEO,…

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The Corporate Bartender - Introverts Are Leaders Too! with Sharissa Deppen 1:16:39

7M ago1:16:39

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Are you an introverted leader or have you ever worked for one? Well, as a card-carrying introvert, I can tell you - the struggle is real! Well, we're in for a treat today because we've got Sharissa Deppen on the program. Who's Sharissa Deppen? Stick around! She's a CEO, leadership and execu…

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The Corporate Bartender - You're Not Stuck With What You Grew Up With with Dr. L Carol Scott 1:08:52

7M ago1:08:52

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Any of you ever feel SASSY? Lord knows, I do, but probably not in the way today's guest uses the term. She believes in it so much, she wrote a manifesto...a 'sassifesto,' if you will. We've got Dr. L Carol Scott on the program today! Dr. Carol joined us here a couple of years ago, and we de…

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E130: DATA: Part 1 with Andrew Pitcher, Data Analyst and Integrations Manager at Bartlett Cocke 34:42

8M ago34:42

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Andrew Pitcher, Data Analyst and Integrations Manager at Bartlett Cocke, for the first of a two-part series on the power of data in construction. Discussion Points: Andrew’s background in Construction Science from Texas A&M University His Master of Science in Data Analytics How to extract, organize, and disp…

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The Corporate Bartender - Generosity & Gratitude: The Secret Sauce with Shannon Cassidy 1:05:45

8M ago1:05:45

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! I'm not sure it matters who you are right now, but I'll say it - times are.....complicated. When things get complicated, we can feel like we're out of control. Ever feel that way? If so, you're in luck. We've got Shannon Cassidy on the program, and she's going to help us to take back some c…

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E129: Sam Ellis, Preconstruction Manager at Fortune-Johnson (Multifamily Construction) 37:44

8M ago37:44

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In this episode, Gareth McGlynn talks with Sam Ellis, Preconstruction Manager at Fortune Johnson, about his unique career path and the challenges facing multifamily construction today. With a background in both estimating and fieldwork, Sam shares practical insights and strategies for navigating an evolving industry. Topics Discussed: His accountin…

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The Corporate Bartender - Breaks, Burnout, & Getting Your Mojo Back with Laura Nguyen 1:11:13

8M ago1:11:13

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Whelp, it's 2025 and the holidays seem like a million years ago already! I don't know about you, but I could use a break. If you could too, you're in luck, we've got the Laura Nguyen on the show today, and she's gonna help us all take a little career break. Laura is a seasoned business stra…

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E128: Aaron Shwom, Director of Preconstruction at Chapman Construction/Design discusses the Delivery Methods we should be using and when. 41:35

8M ago41:35

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Our host Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Aaron Shwom, Director of Preconstruction at Chapman Construction/Design, for an indepth conversation around delivery methods, his career and the complexieties of choosing a delivery method that works for the client. DiscussionHighlights: 1. Most common delivery methods right now 2. Design Build: When is it? W…

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E127: Jeffrey Campbell Pro Golfer turned Director of Preconstruction at Cleveland Construction. 40:10

8M ago40:10

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Jeffrey Campbell, Director of Preconstruction at Cleveland Construction, for an engaging conversation about the evolution of his career and the complexities of adaptive reuse projects. Discussion Highlights: 1. Why Connecticut to study? 2. The journey from Mechanical Engineering to Pro Golf to construction. …

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The Corporate Bartender - AI is WAY Better with People with Nada Sanders 53:21

9M ago53:21

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Let's keep the 2025 TCB machine a-rollin'! AI is all over the place these days, and we're gonna unpack the "is it Skynet or is it going to help" question - just a little bit. We've got the Nada Sanders on the program today! Don't know Nada? We've got your back! What if the future isn’t about bits and bytes replacing humans, but about something more…

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E126: Bill Mazzetti SVP at Rosendin (Mr Data Center's) - This is a must LISTEN to 42:44

9M ago42:44

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This week on The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn meets with Bill Mazzetti, Data Center and Renewable Energy Leader and Innovator, who is SVP at Rosendin, to discuss the extraordinary demand for Data Center and its impact on the grid, labor, and contractors. Bill has terrific knowledge of everything involved in Data center construction and d…

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E125: Kaylee Gathard - Preconstruction & Estimating Manager dissects the TITLES issue in Preconstruction 41:30

9M ago41:30

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This week on The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn meets with Kaylee Gathard, Preconstruction & Estimating Manager at Boldt Company, to discuss the challenge of Titles in Preconstruction and its impact on recruiting, retaining and developing talent. Kaylee's journey is fascinating: From a Psychology degree at San Diego State University to run…

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The Corporate Bartender - Take Charge of Your Life Story with Lior Arussy 1:00:14

9M ago1:00:14

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Happy New Year to everyone! Let's get 2025 off to a rip roaring start, shall we? We've got the Lior Arussy on the show today! Don't know Lior? Well, you're in for a TREAT! Ever wonder why some people come through challenges stronger and more successful, while for others it's a rough road? L…

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The Corporate Bartender - When Good Enough Isn't Enough, You've Gotta Be Superior with Rusty Komori 57:59

10M ago57:59

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Happy Holidays to everyone! The holidays are chock full of inspirational moments, and we want to add one to yours. We've got an amazing guest today, who's got some fantastic stories. We've got the Rusty Komori on the show today! Don't know Rusty? You probably should, so stick around! Rusty …

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E124: Tom Carolan, Director of Scheduling at Barton Malow 54:35

10M ago54:35

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This week on The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn meets with Tom Carolan, Director of Scheduling at Barton Malow, to discuss the rising importance of scheduling in construction and its impact on delivering complex projects. Tom's journey into scheduling: From a CM degree at Wentworth to roles at Whiting-Turner, AECOM, and now Barton Malow . …

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The Corporate Bartender - Transforming Your Culture with Your Conversations with Douglas Squirrel 1:04:47

10M ago1:04:47

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! If you know me, you know that I love Agile Development, and I love applying Agile Development principles to the people side of business EVEN MORE! We are going to learn how to transform your conversations using Agile principles, and that's gonna change everything! We've got the Douglas Squi…

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123: KC Mares, Data Center Power Solutions Leader: ENERGY is the elephant in the room when it comes to AI!!!!!!!!! 41:52

10M ago41:52

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Gareth McGlynn chats with KC Mares about the elephant in the room when it comes to Data Center Construction in 2024/2025 ENERGY. How do we power the Data Centers needed to accommodate AI? Key Points: Data Center: Design, Development, Energy and efficiency Why are the transmission lines decades behind what's needed? The perfect storm is Natural Gas …

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The Corporate Bartender - Cracking The Code on Remote Employee Culture with Tricia Shields 53:37

11M ago53:37

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! 2020 was 4 years ago, but if you're like most of us, we're still navigating the challenges of figuring this 'remote employee' thing out. Well, we know someone who's cracked the code on this topic. We've got the Tricia Shields, CHRO of a company called Naviant on the program today. Who is Tr…

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E122: Henry Nutt, III, Sheet Metal Worker come Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries 50:13

11M ago50:13

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In this episode, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Henry Nutt III, Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries, to discuss his inspiring journey and transformative insights. Key discussion points: Starting out from a vocational school as a sheet metal worker and journeyperson. The transition from fieldwork to preconstruction and its challenges. T…

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The Corporate Bartender - The Quantum Leap Technique Will Blow Your Mind! with Mark Scherer 1:04:32

11M ago1:04:32

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! As the philosopher Ice Cube likes to posit, "Today is a good day!" We've got the coach for coaches, Mark Scherer on the program today. Who is Mark Scherer, we're gonna read you in! He's helped hundreds of people navigate the toughest chapters of their lives. He's changed the lives of folks …

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E121: Michael Lewis, Regional Scheduling Director at AECOM Hunt 41:57

11M ago41:57

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Michael Lewis, Regional Scheduling Director at AECOM Hunt, joins our host Gareth McGlynn for a focused discussion on scheduling in preconstruction and estimating. Episode Highlights: Construction Management degree from the University of Nebraska. 12 years of scheduling expertise. Importance of scheduling in pre-construction and estimating. The stig…