Carolinas AGC Buildercast
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Podcasting for members of Carolinas AGC. Carolinas AGC members build Carolinas infratructure, public and private commercial facilities and service this vital industry.
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Mental Health in Construction: Getting off the Island - Culture, Happiness, Health and Promise
October 06, 2023 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBBuilderCast Guest: Adam Hoots | Lean Construction Shepherd, Author, Kidney Transplant Survivor, TedX Speaker, Graduate Student and Professor at Clemson University BuilderCast Episode Host: Dr. Caroline Brigmon | Director Education, Training, & Workforce BuilderCast Host/Producer: Sharon Walters | Director of Digital Operations “Everybody Matters. Share Kindness. We haven’t been taught to do that in our industry. We’ve been conditioned to be stone-faced… We all have something going on fro...
Celebrating WIC Week 2022 (Pt. II): Women Forging Promising Careers on the Construction Jobsite
March 15, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBBuilderCast Guests (in order of introduction): Cathryn Poplin | Preconstruction Manager, Mashburn Construction Company Liliana M. Paez Gallo | Field Engineer, Blythe Construction, Inc.| Zachry Construction, A Joint Venture Jahmicah Miller | Apprentice Electrician, WB Moore Company BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, NC Government Relations & Building Div. Director BuilderCast Series Production Planning: Katie Freseman, Social Media & Content Manager BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sha...
Celebrating WIC Week 2022 (Pt. I): Women Forging Promising Careers on the Construction Jobsite
March 08, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBBuilderCast Guests (in order of introduction): Cathryn Poplin | Preconstruction Manager, Mashburn Construction Company Liliana M. Paez Gallo | Field Engineer, Blythe Construction, Inc.| Zachry Construction, A Joint Venture Jahmicah Miller | Apprentice Electrician, WB Moore Company BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, NC Government Relations & Building Div. Director BuilderCast Series Production Planning: Katie Freseman, Social Media & Content Manager BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: ...
Drones for Construction: LiDAR
September 07, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBSeries Guest Speaker: Joe Priestner, PE, PLS. Emerging Technology Manager at Duncan-Parnell Inc. BuilderCast Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations BuilderCast Guest Co-Host: Dr. Joseph M. Burgett, PhD, Associate Professor at Clemson University; Applied Drone Technology Instructor BuilderCast Series Co-Host: Bill Stricker, Director Utility Division & NCCER Administration LiDAR is a ranging or detection technology that uses light to measure distance to a surface or...
Drones for Construction: The Basics & Benefits You Need to Know
July 19, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBSeries Guest Speaker: Dr. Joseph M. Burgett, PhD, Associate Professor at Clemson University; Teaches the 5 Week Drone Course for Contractors and Surveyors BuilderCast Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations BuilderCast Series Co-Host: Bill Stricker, Director Utility Division & NCCER Administration Drones have been used commercially since 2016, when the FAA introduced Part 107 Federal Regulatory guidelines. Since then, the industry and use cases for drones in cons...
Women in Construction Finale: Favorite Moments from Remarkable Women in our Industry
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBFor our finale episode of the Women in Construction series, we asked Carolinas AGC staff members to pick their favorite moments from our extraordinary guests interviewed during our “We Were Built for This” and “Diversity and Inclusion” series of our Buildercast podcast. In order of appearance: - Pat Rodgers, Rodgers - We Were Built For This, Episode 3, Part I & II - Patrice Gilmore - Diversity & Inclusion, DPR Construction - Episode 3 - Lasenta Lewis-Ellis, LLE Construction Group, LLC ...
Women in Construction: We Were Built for This - Nish Evans of Lennox and Grae Construction, Inc. & Charlie Wilson of C.T. Wilson Construction Company, Inc.
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBGuest Speaker: Nish Evans, President & CEO Lennox and Grae Construction, Inc. Guest Speaker: Charlie Wilson, President C. T. Wilson Construction Company, Inc. BuilderCast Host: Betsy Bailey, NC Government Relations & Building Div. Director BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations Nish Evans had spent 12 years in corporate finance roles when she decided she wanted to build a legacy for herself. After some self-reflection and research, she found the c...
Women in Construction: We Were Built for This - Part II: Pat Rodgers of Rodgers
March 24, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBGuest Speaker: Pat Rodgers, Rodgers BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, NC Government Relations & Building Div. Director BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations “The key is that I never underestimated myself. I knew I had a lot to learn, was anxious to learn as much as I could and I just didn’t dwell on it. You know, If you dwell on possibly being underestimated, you won’t have enough energy to do what you need to do to be successful.” “One of m...
Women in Construction: We Were Built for This - Pat Rodgers of Rodgers
March 18, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB"Running a business is not for the faint of heart. And you do have to have that passion for it you have to really care about it. Years ago I read a book by Paul Hawkin (Smith & Hawkin) wrote...and one of the things I remember reading that book... is that if the only reason you go into business is to make money, then you probably won't". "...So I think you have to care passionately about what you do and you have to give back. It's really important to all of us at Rodgers to give back whether...
Women in Construction: We Were Built for This - Part I: Pat Rodgers of Rodgers
March 18, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBGuest Speaker: Pat Rodgers, Rodgers BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, NC Government Relations & Building Div. Director BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations "Running a business is not for the faint of heart. And you do have to have that passion for it you have to really care about it. Years ago I read a book by Paul Hawkin (Smith & Hawkin) wrote...and one of the things I remember reading that book... is that if the only reason you go into busi...
Women in Construction: We Were Built for This - Susie Lewis of Beam Construction
March 14, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBGuest Speaker: Susie Lewis, Beam Construction BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, NC Government Relations & Building Div. Director BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations "You know, one of the things that I still get charged up about and love about construction is that there is a great sense of pride in driving down the road and being able to point to a building that you were a part of building -whether I personally had any involvement or not, but...
Women In Contruction: We Were Built for This - Nora Spencer of Hope Renovations
March 09, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBGuest Speaker: Nora Spencer, Hope Renovations BuilderCast Series Host: Tammy Ford, Director of Build Your Career Initiative BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations “Women are good at details, they are tenacious, they don’t give up. They are curious learners and love to learn…Women show up. We have a different way of looking at work a lot of times and I think that is really appreciated and needed in the industry.” "...You’re coming into an industry ...
Let’s Commit, Attract, Retain and Empower: Brynn Huneke on AGC’s Culture of CARE
July 21, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBGuest Speaker: Brynn Huneke, Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Member Engagement BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, Director of Government Relations, NC BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations How does someone from a town of 750 people in Minnesota end up working on a Diversity & Inclusion Initiative in Washington DC for a National Construction Trade Association? Brynn Huneke moved to DC to pursue a career in politics and began working at AGC i...
Address it Head On: Edison Cassels on Seizing this Moment to Make Inclusion a Cornerstone Strategy
July 14, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBGuest Speaker: Edison Cassels, President & CEO, Edison Foard and Incoming Chair of the City Business Inclusion Advisory Committee (CBIAC) BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, Director of Government Relations, NC BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations “These are truly unprecedented times… My approach is always just to address something head on. There’s very few conversations I am not willing to have very directly and openly. It’s important that we...
Let’s Connect: Patrice Gilmore on Establishing Beneficial Relationships that Build an Inclusive Industry
June 30, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBGuest Speaker: Patrice Gilmore, National Supplier Diversity Lead for DPR Construction and President of United Minority Contractors of North Carolina BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, Director of Government Relations, NC BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations Betsy talks to Patrice about her early fascination with all things "building" as a young girl, her parents confusion (and some concern) with her interest in this field, and discovering the ...
Vamos a Platicar: Johnny Ortiz on Building Trusting Relationships to Foster Inclusive Workplaces
June 23, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBGuest Speaker: Johnny Ortiz, Regional Vendor Diversity Manager, Skanska USA BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, Director of Government Relations, NC BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations Johnny's path to construction included early hands-on experience in the industry, and parents that encouraged education as well as construction as a career. Their advice to him was that a being skilled in a trade provides security, a sense of honor and also grea...
Let's Dance: Lasenta Lewis-Ellis on Ensuring Inclusive Workplaces & Strong Safety Strategies
June 16, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBGuest Speaker: Lasenta Lewis-Ellis, GC, CM, CQM-C, MAHRD, is the President/CEO of LLE Construction Group, LLC. BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, Director of Government Relations, NC BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations CAGC is pleased to present our latest series of Buildercast. Inspired by our Member Talk panelists from June 5th, we asked each individual to join us separately to continue this important conversation around how we can work to ...
Let's Dance: Lasenta Lewis-Ellis on Ensuring Inclusive Workplaces & Strong Safety Strategies
June 16, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBGuest Speaker: Lasenta Lewis-Ellis, GC, CM, CQM-C, MAHRD, is the President/CEO of LLE Construction Group, LLC. BuilderCast Series Host: Betsy Bailey, Director of Government Relations, NC BuilderCast Co-Host and Producer: Sharon Walters, Director of Digital Operations CAGC is pleased to present our latest series of Buildercast. Inspired by our Member Talk panelists from June 5th, we asked each individual to join us separately to continue this important conversation around how we can work to ...
Recruitment and Hiring During the COVID-19 Crisis
May 04, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBGuest Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant, Ph.D., SHRM-CP President and Owner, Battle Plan Consulting, LLC Interviewed by: Tammy Ford, Director, Carolinas AGC Foundation's Build Your Career Workforce Development Program Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, the construction industry was already in the midst of a workforce shortage that presented challenges to employers in their attempts to recruit and hire new workers. Due to the rapid emergence of the coronavirus and the resultant disruptions ...
Its Personal: COVID-19 Effects on Those We Love
April 23, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBGuest Speakers: Jacob Garmon, Sales, Suppliers & Sponsorships & Chelsea Andujar, Director of Meetings & Events. Interviewed by: Sharon Walters (and dogs), Director Digital Strategy & Operations Previous BuilderCasts have focused primarily on how to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, sustain our business and keep workers safe. Several episodes have touched on the human impact our business decisions make on individuals, but today's episode focuses on stories from individuals dealing with co...
It's Personal: COVID-19 Effects on Those We Love
April 23, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBGuest Speakers: Jacob Garmon, Sales, Suppliers & Sponsorships & Chelsea Andujar, Director of Meetings & Events. Interviewed by: Sharon Walters, Director Digital Strategy & Operations Previous BuilderCasts have focused primarily on how to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, sustain our business and keep workers safe. Several episodes have touched on the human impact our business decisions make on individuals, but today's episode focuses on stories from individuals dealing with complicated r...
Leadership During COVID-19 Crisis – Challenge and Opportunity
April 14, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBBuildercast is created and produced by Carolinas AGC with a goal of reaching a wider audience and providing information that contributes to the success of our industry, and those working in the industry. View all episodes of this series and others. Music Licensed through AudioJungle.
Health & Safety Questions Addressed for Contractors During COVID-19
April 13, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBGuest Speaker: Sonya Conner, VP, RN, BSN, CPHRM, McGriff Insurance Services Interviewed by: Bill Stricker, Director, Utility Division & NCCER Administration, Carolinas AGC Contractors are facing daily questions and are concerned about how best to handle new working conditions and keep their workforce and the public safe during COVID-19. Questions like, what about the use of face masks? How best to conduct and should we conduct screenings? What if someone shows symptoms or tests positive? Th...
Construction’s New Normal – One GC’s Experience Adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 06, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBGuest Speaker: Charlie Wilson, President & CEO at C.T. Wilson Construction Company Interviewed by: Betsy Bailey, NC Government Relations & Building Division With the COVID-19 pandemic, everything has changed in business as well as our personal lives. We are living in a new reality of school closings and stay at home orders and right now, in NC anyway, only essential businesses are allowed to continue. Although construction has been deemed essential, it certainly doesn’t mean business as usu...
Employee Mental Health and Wellness During COVID-19
March 30, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBGuest Speaker: Dawn Klug, Employee Assistance Network, Asheville, NC Interviewed by: Betsy Bailey, NC Government Relations & Building Division Our employees are are not only our most valuable asset in business, they are also family. Caring for our workforce means we are diligent and adamant about following CDC physical guidelines, but also about being observant and responsive to changing behaviors, stress and anxiety levels. We must respond to these challenges in a helpful and effective way...
Effective Communications During COVID-19
March 24, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBGuest Speaker: Tamera Edwards, Vice President, Human Resources, MB Haynes Corporation & Chair of the Human Resources Committee Interviewed by: Betsy Bailey, NC Government Relations & Building Director & Human Resources Committee CAGC Liaison Good communication is critical for any business and more so during crisis events. The Coronavirus pandemic, and it's response is certainly an unprecedented event to manage. Having an effective communication plan and executing it with empathy and consist...