BUILD America presents the most innovative minds in construction and development across United States of America. From contractors and designers to engineers and real estate professionals, this podcast covers all aspects of the industry. Tune in to stay up-to-date on who’s moving dirt and building projects in the region.
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Episode 16: Drug Test Cheating on the Upswing with Quest Diagnostics’ Suhash Harwani, PhD
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In this episode of BUILD America, host Kerry Smith Buck welcomes Dr. Suhash Harwani, Senior Director of Science for Workforce Health Solutions at Quest Diagnostics. Together, they explore a revealing survey on drug testing tampering and rising positivity rates in sectors such as construction. Dr. Harwani shares insights from the extensive drug test…
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Episode 15: Moving DEI to the Project Level to Embrace Communities with Kiara Fortson
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In this episode of BUILD America, host Kerry Smith Buck explores the practical application of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the construction industry with Kiara Fortson, DEI Project Implementation Director at ArchKey Solutions. Kiara shares her journey into DEI, her challenges and strategies for fostering an inclusive environment, and t…
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Episode 14: Bringing the Power of VDC to Adaptive Reuse Projects with Byron Byron Conley & Taylor Moon,
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In this podcast episode of BUILD America, host Kerry Smith welcomes Byron Conley, a project engineer, and Taylor Moon, a senior VDC manager from Russell, to explore adaptive reuse projects. From transforming a century-old YMCA into a modern hotel and museum to discussing the role of VDC in preserving historical elements while integrating modern ame…
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Episode 13: Mark Dalton, Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council “Fighting Construction Industry Tax Fraud”
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In this episode of BUILD America, host Kerry Smith discusses the pervasive issue of tax fraud in the construction industry with guest Mark Dalton, Assistant Political Director for the Mid America Carpenters Regional Council. They explore how tax fraud and wage theft affect workers, communities, and the economy, highlighting red flags and enforcemen…
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Episode 12: The Do’s and Don’ts of Construction Collections with Quinn Murphy
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In this episode of BUILD America, hosted by Kerry Smith, attorney Quinn Murphy of Sandberg Phoenix explores the essential do's and don'ts of construction collection. Discussing the significance of having a structured system, understanding contractual and legal rights, and securing retainage through liens, Murphy provides valuable insights for contr…
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Episode 11: Latest Trends in Indoor Ag Design & Construction w/ Clayco’s Ron Jones & Ron Mitchell
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In this episode of BUILD America, Kerry Smith, owner of Construction News and Review (CNR) Magazine, explores the world of indoor agriculture with guests Ron Jones and Ron Mitchell from Claco. Ron Jones, the vice president of Claco's industrial group, discusses groundbreaking methodologies for delivering capital projects in the indoor grow and gree…
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Episode 10: The Big Stay: How Construction Companies are Reimagining a People-First Culture with Jennifer Nguyen and Dana Borchert
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In this episode of Build America, host Kerry Smith delves into the dynamics of workforce retention, honing in on the "Big Stay" movement within the construction industry. Jennifer Nguyen and Dana Borchert from CMA Global join the conversation, shedding light on the aftermath of the Great Resignation and the shift towards a more people-centric appro…
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Episode 9: Prefabrication Ingenuity with Tim Gunn
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In this episode of BUILD America, host Kerry Smith interviews Tim Gunn, Vice President Construction at Alberici Constructors Inc., about the topic of prefabrication design and engineering. They discuss the challenges faced by the industry, such as supply chain issues and workforce availability, and how prefabrication can help address these challeng…
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Episode 8: Applied Technology Increases Productivity with Kurt and Reid Bangert
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In this episode of BUILD America, host Kerry Smith interviews Kurt Bangert, President and CEO of Bangert Incorporated, and Reid Bangert, COO and Integrator of the company. They discuss the role of Bangert Inc. and Sage Intacct Construction in making life easier for the construction industry by automating processes and providing innovative technolog…
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Episode 7: Construction Industry Storytelling with Chris Martin
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In this episode of Build America, host Kerry Smith interviews Chris Martin, a marketing guru and president of Atlas Marketing. They discuss the art of storytelling in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry and how to effectively communicate the stories of AEC firms. Chris emphasizes the importance of simplifying complex proc…
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Episode 6: Lessening the Carbon Footprint with Kyle Kammer
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In this episode of Build America, host Kerry Smith interviews Kyle Kammer, Director of Quality for Concrete Strategies. They discuss the impact of cement and concrete production on carbon dioxide emissions and the efforts being made in the concrete industry to reduce its carbon footprint. Kyle explains that while concrete is a major producer of CO2…
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Episode 5: America’s Transportation Funding with Alex Etchen, AGC of America
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In this episode of BUILD America, host Kerry Smith discusses the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) with Alex Etchen, Senior Director for Infrastructure Management at the Associated General Contractors of America. The IIJA is a 1.2 trillion dollar investment in US transportation infrastructure over five years, with a focus on roads, brid…
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Episode 4: School Security Design-Build with Patrick Aylesworth, S. M. Wilson & Co.
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In this episode of BUILD America, host Kerry Smith discusses the topic of school security with Patrick Aylesworth, Director of Operations at S. M. Wilson Company. S. M. Wilson is a construction management and general contracting firm that focuses on designing and building secure educational facilities. They emphasize the importance of creating spac…
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Episode 3: Firm Foundations for Safe Buildings & Bridgeswith Travis Kassebaum
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In this episode of BUILD America, host Kerryi Smith interviews Travis Kassebaum, a Principal and Geotechnical Department Manager at Terracon. They discuss the importance of firm foundations for safe buildings and bridges. Travis shares insights into the Leaning Tower of Pisa and its foundation issues. He also explains the role of geotechnical engin…
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Episode 2: Patient-Focused Healthcare Design with Kevin Token and Ryan King
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In this episode of BUILD America, the podcast explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on design and engineering in healthcare spaces. The guests are Kevin Token and Ryan King from BSA LifeStructures, an architecture and engineering firm specializing in healing, learning, and discovery. They discuss the challenges faced during the pandemic, suc…
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Episode 1: Built Robotics: “Robots on the Project Team” with Erol Ahmed
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In this episode of BUILD America, Kerry Smith interviews Erol Ahmed, the Director of communications at Built Robotics. They discuss the role of robotics in the construction industry and how Built Robotics is developing software to make construction equipment autonomous. Erol explains that their focus is on automating earth-moving energy projects su…
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