Mass Construction Show

Today’s show is going to be audio from a panel discussion held at the Fire Prevention Association of Massachusetts’ annual convention. This association is made up of  fire departments from across the state, and there were some great questions and answers. After hearing everything, I thought you too would benefit by listening in.   Moderator: Lt. Chris Towski, Cambridge Fire & 1st Vice President of FPAM  Panelist: James Mongeau, VP & Director of business development at Space Age Electronics Steven Cook, Project Manager specializing in Fire Protection at JC Cannistraro Peter Harrod, Principal at Code Red Consultants and Myself  All of the panelist brought a lot to the table and I really hope this helps you learn more.  

In this episode we speak with Paul Griese Sr. Building Envelope Consultant at Wheaton Sprague.   Although exterior walls may seem quite simple in concept, they are in fact very complicated systems and because of that you’ll notice that Paul uses quite precise language when talking about the various components that make up these systems. We cover the various types of wall systems and what to look for from design through install and testing.  Before we get started I’d love for you to take a look at the new cover art and tell me what you think? I don’t plan on changing my logo but there's a talented artist Jason Boucher who’s working on a few designs that I might use in other places. on hoodies or something like that. It’s just a draft but would love feedback in the podcast comments or social media dm’s. Enjoy the Show!

CMC Design Build is a leader in the design and construction of food processing and distribution facilities throughout the United States. In this episode Mark covers the entire life cycle of a project from feasibility study, to design, and finally construction and commissioning.   I think you’ll find this to be a great learning experience because many companies may call themselves design build but CMC has true integrated design build services with in house architects and engineers on staff which makes Mark uniquely qualified to discuss the early phase of a project all the way through finish line.  Enjoy the show!

In this episode Joe talks about the transition from residential construction to the commercial world. We discuss what were some of the hurdles in making the transition but also what are the transferable skills that ultimately made it a success. We also talk a lot about adoption and use of technology, specifically use in the field. Joe has a diverse background as a framer, business owner, manager, and superintendent on some amazing project . So, no matter where you sit in the world of building you’ll want to have a listen. Enjoy the show.

In this episode we talk about news and current events in construction. Here are some links if you want to follow up. SF 100% Renewables  https://electrek.co/2019/04/24/san-francisco-100-percent-renewable-electricity/ NYC Banning Glass Skyscrapers and Hot Dogs  https://www.apnews.com/0d646e1c194749f4b33649b1571f163b Philadelphia Fire Damper Bill  https://www.philly.com/news/sheet-metal-workers-union-fire-damper-bill-jannie-blackwell-council-20190124.html Massachusetts After-Hours Construction Site Requirements https://massconstruction.org/2019/04/24/3-construction-fire-safety-issues-after-hours/ Enjoy the show!

In this episode Mike and I nerd out on all things code including the basics of how code is structured, common points of confusion with things like the energy code vs stretch code and ADA vs AAB. Then Mike spends some time explaining what goes into a plan review when a permit is submitted. Finally we discuss 3 issues that were brought to our attention after recent fire department responses to construction sites after hours. If you’d like to know more about the new and unnoticed sections of the code go to masssconstruction.org where I’ve written up the details for you. I love talking to mike because many code consultants and code officials have their specialties Mike is quite unique because we can go anywhere and he’s knowledgable including zoning where he really stands out. Where lucky to have him so enjoy the show. To find out more about Mike's education company go to CodeSafeMA.com , Facebook or Instagram

Today’s episode is audio from the Up in Your Business podcast interview I did with Mike & Mike of Focus Forward Media in Pawtucket, RI. I wanted to share this because I have been getting a number of messages from people and feel like I’m getting to know the listeners and thought you might like to know a little about me. Also this will be valuable for business owners and marketers who are looking to improve their media game. I’ve used Focus Forward in the past and I’m planning to bring them on soon the improve what I consider my very “cobbled together” style. Enjoy the show

In today’s episode Andy discusses how he and co-founder Nathan Pfleegor started and grew Sterling Construction into a 25M company in 3 short years. I encourage Andy to discuss the systems he put in place that enabled them to grow and I believe very much, that these systems and decisions are part of the recipe that will make them a major player in the years to come. We also discuss personal and company productivity, operating lean and focusing on clients. Andy brings a ton of energy to his business and this episode. Enjoy the show!

In today’s episode Lt. Towski brings a unique perspective having served in a fire house, the fire prevention division and now as part of the office of Emergency Preparedness and Coordination for the City of Cambridge. Outside of his day job he sits on the technical committees for NFPA 241 Safegaurding Construction and NFPA 855 Energy Storage Systems.. as well as serving as 1st Vice President of the Fire Prevention Association of Massachusetts. With all this involvement and experience we were able to cover a lot of ground and you’ll gain some insight on what substantial changes we may be seeing in the next edition of NFPA 241. Enjoy the show!

In this episode Jesse talks more about what goes into the decision making process when an institution considers installing or upgrading to a Co-Gen plant.  We also discuss the district energy model and unexpectedly go into water reclamation and the possibility of it becoming more common in the future.  Enjoy the show!