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CAM Building Michigan Podcast

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Featuring current news and information regarding the latest construction techniques, methods and equipment, as well as economic updates and interviews with key people in Michigan's commercial construction industry.

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Episodes

Building America 2.0: Seizing This One-in-a Generation Opportunity to Grow and Thrive

October 24, 2023 18:34 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

In this episode of the Building Michigan podcast, hosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, features a conversation with Alex Calderone and Patrick Bero of Calderone Advisory Group, a boutique financial advisory and litigation support consultancy based in Birmingham, Michigan.

Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining the Right Employees with CTC Talent Solutions

August 14, 2023 16:22 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this episode of the Building Michigan podcast, hosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, recruiters Adam Cosola and Jason Epstein from CTC Talent Partners discuss the best ways to attract, hire, and retain the right employees.

Discover the Value of Business Succession Planning with MassMutual

June 22, 2023 16:36 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Hosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, this episode features a conversation about business succession planning with Brian Van Riper, Managing Director at MassMutual Great Lakes.

Lazear Capital Discusses Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

May 23, 2023 17:06 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, this episode features a conversation about employee stock ownership plans, or ESOPs, with Jeremy Garrett and Jeffrey Jamerino from Lazear Capital Partners.

DTE's Energy Efficiency Program for Business

March 30, 2023 21:29 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Join Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan and host of the Building Michigan podcast, and Sean McCoy, Operations Manager, DTE Energy Efficiency Program for Business, to examine how commercial businesses can capture significant rebate dollars through DTE's Energy Efficiency Program for Business.

Winning the War for Talent

February 07, 2023 20:18 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Join Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan and host of the Building Michigan podcast, for an interview with Jim Bitterle, author of Unquittable and Managing Partner at EDSI. Kevin and Jim talk about the challenges facing employers in today's job market. With 10 million available positions and only 5 million job seekers, Jim shares the strategies companies can adopt to win this war for talent.

Overcoming Challenges for Recruiting and Retaining Employees

November 14, 2022 17:32 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Join Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan and host of the Building Michigan podcast, for an in-depth discussion about trends in employment, workplace culture, and challenges to recruiting qualified staff. His guests include Kristopher Powell, CEO of HRPro/BenePro, and Mary Ann Fisher, Vice President Of Human Capital Services at HRPro.

ACE Mentor Program

September 19, 2022 12:58 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MB

Two top construction industry professionals discuss the ACE Mentor Program. Founded in 1984 the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE) is a free, award-winning, afterschool program designed to attract high school students into pursuing careers in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering industry, including skilled trades. Join Jeff Chandler, President of VTC Insurance Group, Vince DeLeonardis, CEO of AUCH Construction, and Kevin Koehler, President of CAM, for an in-depth discussion about h...

CAMComp Workers' Compensation Program

May 09, 2022 18:27 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

The ninth episode of the Construction Association of Michigan’s Building Michigan podcast welcomes CAMComp, CAM’s self-insured workers’ compensation program, represented by Janice Shaver, Administrator, and Juan Ramirez, Marketing Representative. Hosted by Kevin Koehler, the President of CAM, this episode explores the relationship between CAM and CAMComp, as well as the various tools offered and the many ways in which CAMComp offers superior service to their participating members.

Economic Forecast Highlights

February 07, 2022 22:33 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Episode #8 of the Construction Association of Michigan’s “Building Michigan” podcast series features an interview with Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington, NAHB Assistant Vice President for Forecasting and Analysis, and featured speaker for the upcoming February 16th Economic Forecast Breakfast. Labor shortages, inflation, material costs, and other headwinds are dramatically impacting the residential and commercial construction markets in Michigan and nationwide.

2022 Great Lakes Design & Construction EXPO

January 24, 2022 16:33 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

CAM President Kevin Koehler, Tom Thompson from RS Dale and Brian Stanley from United Rentals, talk about the value of exhibiting at the show and way it has benefited their sales teams. Tracey McLenon, CAM Vice President of Operations, and Ron Riegel, CAM Manger of Expositions, provide details about the 2022 EXPO, including booth information and a rundown of the day’s planned meetings and events.

Three Key Elements for Successfully Transitioning Your Business

November 24, 2021 17:31 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Join host Kevin Koehler as he examines the three key elements that create transferrable value with insight from the team at The Q5 Experience, including John Carter, CEO of Absolute Succession, Chris Cousins, President and Co-Owner of Financial Architects, and Chris Meso, Owner and Founder of T-Rex Advisory.

Improving Efficiency Through Technology

September 30, 2021 13:49 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Kevin Koehler, CAM President, discusses technology trends in construction and ways to achieve efficiency with SPARK Business Works, represented by their President and CEO Bob Armbrister and Vice President and Director of Marketing Brad Wilson.

Making Best Use of Your Health Insurance Program with Priority Health

September 14, 2021 20:42 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Join Kevin Koehler, CAM President, and Tom Spring, MS, Director of Wellness and Wellbeing for Priority Health Employer Solutions, and Rob Walter, Sales and Client Services with Priority Health, as they discuss insurance plan options, tools for addressing employee wellness, and ways in which employers can get the most out of their health insurance plan.

Examining Rising Material Costs and Supply Chain Issues, Part 2

June 24, 2021 22:12 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Part 2: CAM examines rising material costs and expectations with Bill Gutherie of Gutherie Lumber, and Robb Hoffman of Wimsatt Building Materials.

Examining Rising Material Costs and Supply Chain Issues, Part 1

June 24, 2021 22:10 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Part 1: CAM examining the rising material costs and future expectations with Jay Hults of Progressive Plumbing Supply Co., and Doug Bemis of Caniff Electric Supply.

Economic Forecast with Jim Baird, Plante Moran

April 29, 2021 18:33 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

CAM President Kevin Koehler chats with Jim Baird, Partner and Chief Investment Officer with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. Jim shares his insight on the overall economy, Michigan's trajectory, the impact of the proposed infrastructure plan, cost of building materials, and more. For the full story, join us for the Mid Year Economic Forecast and State of the Industry Webinar on June 9, 2021.

Constructing the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center

April 09, 2021 15:52 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Episode 1: CAM President Kevin Koehler interviews Sam Ruegsegger, Project Executive at The Christman Company, Gordon Graham, P.E., Manager of Construction for Henry Ford Health Systems, and Mike Willaert, Senior Vice President of Facilities and Construction for the Detroit Pistons, and learns more about the state-of-the-art and Special Issue Project of the Year winner, the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.