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Joe Kelly
I'd like to welcome you to Mass Construction Show where we talk about all things construction with a bit of a local (Massachusetts) bias. Covering Real Estate Development, Code, Risk Management, Technology and anything else construction. Glad to have you!
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Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 41min
Building Resiliency in our Homes, Buildings & Communities w. Greg Garvin
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we discuss a recent article by Greg Garvin where he lays out how we can build resiliency in our homes, buildings and communities. We also discuss what we're doing in our own lives to increase resiliency for our families. Enjoy The Show!
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Feb 16, 2021 • 56min
Superintendent Management Styles
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show, Stephanie Crepreau of BOND Building Construction and Danielle Crafford of Gilbane Building Company are back and the three of us discuss our management styles as superintendents and what we've seen from others we've worked with. Stephanie and Danielle field some listener questions too. Enjoy the show!
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Feb 9, 2021 • 1h
Chuck Borstel, VP of Safety & Regulatory Compliance at Commodore Builders
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we speak with Chuck Borstel of Commodore Builders. It’s rare that we come across a unique position in our industry but I believe Commodore Builders now has a role that fits the bill. The position of Safety and Regulatory Compliance combines Job safety, Public safety, permitting, government, public and utility affairs all into one Risk Management role. We discuss how this position brings value to the clients and leads to successful projects. While covering the impact that permitting, safety, utilities and compliance has on our jobs. Enjoy the show!
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Jan 20, 2021 • 1h 12min
Intersection of Energy, Health & Buildings: Arch Energy
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we speak with Steven Burke, Todd McCabe & Kailash Viswanathan of Arch Energy a division of Consigli Construction.
Arch is leading the way by looking at alternative energy combined with healthy and sustainable buildings as a way to produce a better product for their clients.
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Jan 12, 2021 • 1h 6min
Understanding Schedules w/ Bill Perry of J.S. Held
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show Bill and I dig deep on the how and why of building schedules. As well as topics such as: Resource Loading, Bid Risk Assessments, Change Management, and what to do to prevent costly litigation. Consider this a masterclass in great construction controls. Enjoy the Show!
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Jan 5, 2021 • 57min
James McDonagh: Causeway Contracting
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we discuss what it was like when James and co-owner Stephen McCarthy first brought Causeway Contracting into existence, what they learned in the process and what they see in their future. This episode will be good for anyone interested in what it takes to bring a subcontracting company to life. Enjoy the show.
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Dec 15, 2020 • 36min
NFPA 241 Upcoming Changes w/ Lt. Towski
This episode of the Mass Construction Show is a conversation with Lt. Chris Towski of Cambridge Fire Dept who is a Principle Member of the NFPA 241 Technical Committee. Chris and I discuss what future editions of the standard will look like.
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Dec 9, 2020 • 10min
Farm Centric Developments
The trend of wellness through urban planning and zoning continues to come about and I bet it is just the beginning. Enjoy the show!
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Nov 30, 2020 • 1h 26min
Making a difference: Basement Try.be
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Nov 10, 2020 • 59min
Construction Trends Panel w/NEREJ
This episode of the Mass Construction Show is audio from a recent panel discussion with the New England Real Estate Journal. I felt some worthy topics were:
What you need to know about force majeure moving forward.
Prefabrication approaches and how to contract prefab.
Company communication efforts.
Data around employee retention.
Panelist were: Ron Ciotti of Hinckley Allen, Steven Kelly of Timberline Construction Corp. and Luiza Mills of Interstate Electrical Services
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