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Building PA Podcast

Building PA Podcast

The Building PA Podcast serves the construction industry throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in brief, downloadable segments. Hosted by Chris Martin, President of Atlas Marketing, and Jon O’Brien, Executive Director for the Keystone Contractors Association, the Building PA Podcast covers topics such as safety, workforce development, insurance, legal, legislation, business development and much more.

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23:37

Understanding Subsurface Safety and Design...

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2024/12/17

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome Ryan Parrish, a liaison with Pennsylvania 811, to discuss the critical topic of excavation safety. As we dive into the conversation, Ryan shares his role as a middleman between underground utility companies, designers, engineers, and the One Call center, emphasizing the importance of education and awareness in preventing accidents during excavation projects.Ryan highlights the significance of calling bef...

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34:28

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

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2024/12/11

Welcome to a special year-end episode of the Building PA Podcast! As we wrap up another incredible year in the construction industry, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin take a moment to reflect on the highlights from 2024. With over 200 episodes and 25,000 downloads under our belt, we are thrilled to share some of our favorite moments, guests, and topics from the past year.In this episode, we dive into three main categories and we invite our listeners to participate by voting for their fav...

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24:08

Building Better Construction Teams: Insights from CEO...

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2024/12/03

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome Robert Hargrove, an acclaimed author known as the "CEO Whisperer," to discuss the essential steps for building a high-performance team in the construction industry.We kick off the conversation by emphasizing the importance of character in team building. Robert shares his insights on how many organizations often overlook character skills in favor of credentials, leading to teams filled with mediocre talen...

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30:47

Corporate Gifting and Enhancing Connections in the...

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2024/11/28

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts John O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome Gabriel Luber, co-owner of Lancaster Gift Box Company, to discuss the unique intersection of corporate gifting and relationship building within the construction industry.Gabriel shares the origin story of Lancaster Gift Box, which began as a fresh grocery delivery service during the pandemic but pivoted to focus on highly customized corporate gifting and appreciation programs. He emphasizes the importan...

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31:45

How Technology is Transforming the Role of Operators...

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2024/11/25

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome back Andy Gaslevich and Ben Miller from Cleveland Brothers for part two of their engaging discussion on the rapidly evolving technology in the construction equipment industry.Following up on the previous episode, we explore the advancements in construction technology, particularly focusing on how these innovations can enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency on job sites.Ben leads the conversation by...

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30:59

Cleveland Brothers Series: How Technology is...

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2024/11/13

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, we welcome Andy Gaslevich and Ben Miller from Cleveland Brothers, a leading Caterpillar construction equipment dealership. The discussion centers around the integration of technology in the construction industry, particularly how it relates to equipment utilization, safety, productivity, and addressing the skilled labor shortage.We kick off the episode with an introduction to Cleveland Brothers, celebrating their 75 years in the business and their e...

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24:09

Retreats and Real Talk: Elevating Leadership in the...

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2024/11/06

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome back Odie Parkins, the owner of Four Tree Solutions, for an engaging discussion about his journey and the evolution of his work in the construction industry. Odie, who previously worked with the Carpenters Contractors Trust (CCT), shares insights from his transition to consulting and his focus on leadership and professional development within heavy industry.As we dive into the conversation, Odie reflects...

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35:28

How the Construction Industry Can Support Addiction...

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2024/10/30

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome back Cal Beyer, a passionate advocate for addiction awareness and recovery in the construction industry. Cal, who recently joined SAFE Project as the Senior Director for Safe Workplaces, shares his journey and insights into the critical intersection of addiction, mental health, and workplace safety.The episode kicks off with a warm introduction, highlighting Cal's previous appearance on the podcast and h...

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23:21

Building Community Through the Bethel Village Project

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2024/10/23

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin visit the Bethel Village project in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where they engage with the team from the JEM Group, the general contractor for this significant affordable housing development.The project, which is being constructed on the site of the former Bethel AME Church, represents a $20 million investment aimed at providing quality housing for individuals and families earning between 60-80% of the Ar...

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24:06

Sustainability Meets Innovation: Exploring Electric...

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2024/10/15

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin dive into the exciting world of electric vehicles and their impact on the construction industry. We are thrilled to welcome back Eido Almog, the Director of Strategy and Business Development for S&B USA, a global infrastructure and construction company.Eido shares insights from S&B USA's recent pilot program focused on electrifying their fleet, which includes both on-road vehicles and off-road constructi...

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25:07

Proposal Development Best Practices

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2024/10/09

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Chris Martin and Jon O'Brien welcome Jessica McKinney from P.J. Dick Trumbull Lindy to discuss the intricacies of proposal management in the construction industry. With over 25 years of experience, Jessica shares her insights on the importance of tailoring proposals to meet client needs, emphasizing that successful proposals are not just boilerplate documents but rather personalized narratives that reflect the client's unique requirements.J...

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33:14

Cleveland Brothers' Innovative Approach to Training...

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2024/09/24

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome Matt Curry and Chad Stokes from Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company. The discussion centers around workforce development and the innovative approaches Cleveland Brothers takes to recruit and train the next generation of technicians.Matt, the Technical Training and Development Manager, and Chad, the Corporate Technical Recruiter, share insights into their recruitment strategies, focusing on high school c...

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28:21

Building a Recovery Ready Workplace with Envoy's...

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2024/09/17

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome Salomon Moreno-Rosa, the Managing Director of Strategy and Philanthropy at Envoy. The discussion centers around the concept of "Recovery Ready Workplaces" and the importance of fair chance employment, particularly in the construction industry.Salomon explains that fair chance employment initiatives aim to create inclusive hiring practices that support individuals from the reentry community and those navi...

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24:08

Addressing Suicide Prevention in the Construction...

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2024/09/10

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin tackle a critical and often overlooked issue in the construction industry: suicide prevention. They are joined by Sonya Bohmann, the Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), who brings her expertise and personal experience to the conversation.Sonya discusses the significant stigma surrounding mental health in the construction sector, which often prevents workers fr...

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24:10

Maximizing Retirement Benefits: Navigating the Secure...

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2024/09/03

In the latest episode of Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Chris Martin and Jon O'Brien interview Alexander Papson from Schneider Downs about the Secure Act 2.0. Papson, an investment advisor specializing in retirement plans, discusses how the legislation aims to improve private retirement plans and outlines key provisions, including tax credits for employers and automatic enrollment options. They delve into challenges employers face, such as complying with new rules for long-term part-time emplo...

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38:13

Navigating Challenges & Triumphs in Construction Safety

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2024/08/27

Today’s podcast discusses the experiences and insights of Dona File, a seasoned construction safety expert, who reflects on her career journey and the evolution of safety practices in the construction industry. She highlights the critical role of communication and collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic, where safety protocols were rapidly developed and implemented to keep construction sites operational. The pandemic, despite its challenges, led to a significant improvement in hygiene stan...

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26:36

Addressing Construction Labor Shortage in South...

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2024/08/21

In this podcast episode, Lorelee Isbell, Associate Vice President for Career and Workforce Development at Shippensburg University, and Laura Potthoff, Director of Business Development from F&M Trust Bank, discuss a collaborative workforce development initiative aimed at addressing the labor shortage in the construction industry in South Central Pennsylvania. They highlight the creation of a short-term, non-credit construction program designed for unemployed and underemployed individuals, ...

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29:09

Talking with KCA Scholarship Recipient James Fretz

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2024/07/30

This week’s podcast discusses the KCA's scholarship program, highlighting its success in fostering the next generation of construction leaders in Pennsylvania. James Fretz, a scholarship recipient and construction management student at Penn College, shares his journey from a high school carpentry program to his current internship experiences. He emphasizes the valuable mentorship and hands-on learning he's received, which have prepared him well for a future in the construction industry. James...

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33:39

Meet the author of “Hire Better People Faster!”

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2024/07/23

In this week’s podcast episode, Jon and Chris chat with Ryan Englin, author of “Hire Better People Faster!” – an Amazon best-seller that reimagines hiring philosophies. Englin has been dedicated to helping service contractors and construction companies hire better people for over a decade. His passion stems from observing his father's struggles as an owner-operator in the construction industry. Englin identified a gap in the industry: a lack of knowledge on how to hire and retain good employe...

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29:39

Enhancing Safety with Toolbox Talks

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2024/07/16

In this week’s podcast episode, Jon and Chris chat about the evolution and impact of their long-running podcast, particularly their popular safety episodes. To keep the educational safety content from June’s National Safety Month going, the pair brought in Darren Rech to discuss even more safety resources. They emphasize the importance of toolbox talks and informal safety discussions covering a range of topics essential for maintaining safety awareness on job sites. Darren Rech, the Safety Di...

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