Said Differently - A Barton Malow Podcast
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsEvery project has a great story. With 100 years of experience in the construction industry, Barton Malow has more than a few to tell that don’t fit the industry norm. We’re going to be bringing you the untold stories from the jobsite – the weird, the wild, and the unconventional paths to success. It’s construction, but it’s Said Differently.
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Episodes
Beyond the Build - Keith Collett
May 07, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBIn a special Construction Safety Week episode, this edition of Said Differently – Beyond the Build profiles Safety Manager Keith Collett. His dedication to safety extends far beyond the workplace. A personal experience has emphasized the critical need for everyone to be well-versed in safety practices, including CPR and first aid. Keith joins us in the studio to share his compelling story, highlighting the significance of these essential safety measures.
S2, Episode #2 - Under Pressure: Raising the Roof on the Pontiac Silverdome
April 24, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode of Said Differently, we revisit the Pontiac Silverdome project that changed both sports construction and Barton Malow. From use of the Construction Management delivery method that helped the team quickly adapt to challenges to the first-of-its-kind 12-acre inflatable fabric roof, the Silverdome was lauded as an engineering marvel of its time. Chief Community Officer Ben Maibach III, a Vice President at the time of the Silverdome’s construction, joins the podcast to discuss t...
Beyond the Build - Kim Hoffman
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MBTo celebrate this year’s Women in Construction Week presented by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), this edition of Said Differently – Beyond the Build profiles Project Manager Kim Hoffman. In this episode, Kim opens up about her transition into construction, her experience as a woman in the industry, and offers valuable advice for those considering a similar path.
Episode #10 - Blueprints and Buried Treasure
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThere are a variety of challenges involved with building projects on undeveloped land – but uncovering historical artifacts or cultural finds might not be among the challenges that first come to mind. In this episode of Said Differently, we head out to the in-progress Scotford Solar Project in Alberta, Canada, with Project Manager Mike Jeske, where various cultural artifacts were discovered during the excavation stage of the project. Later in the episode, we revisit the Virginia Institute o...
S2, Episode #1 - Blueprints and Buried Treasure
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThere are a variety of challenges involved with building projects on undeveloped land – but uncovering historical artifacts or cultural finds might not be among the challenges that first come to mind. In this episode of Said Differently, we head out to the in-progress Scotford Solar Project in Alberta, Canada, with Project Manager Mike Jeske, where various cultural artifacts were discovered during the excavation stage of the project. Later in the episode, we revisit the Virginia Institute o...
Beyond the Build - Columbus 40th Anniversary
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBFrom sports and entertainment to higher education and healthcare, Barton Malow has built an impressive resume in the Columbus, Ohio area over the last four decades. Barton Malow broke ground on its first major project in Ohio in 1983, a $24-million addition and renovation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Since then, the Barton Malow team has continued striving for excellence, creating positive and lasting relationships with each successful project along the way. In this episode, we sit...
Beyond the Build - Joe Holland
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MBEvery summer, Barton Malow welcomes dozens of interns to its jobsites and offices. One of our interns this past summer was Joe Holland, a University of Virginia (UVA) student who worked on the school’s Football Operations Center project. Joe’s story is unique, as this project was more than just an internship for him. Joe is an outside linebacker on UVA’s football team and will be using the Football Operations Center with his teammates for his senior season when it’s complete in spring 2024. ...
Said Differently - Beyond the Build: Joe Holland
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MBEvery summer, Barton Malow welcomes dozens of interns to its jobsites and offices. One of our interns this past summer was Joe Holland, a University of Virginia (UVA) student who worked on the school’s Football Operations Center project. Joe’s story is unique, as this project was more than just an internship for him. Joe is an outside linebacker on UVA’s football team and will be using the Football Operations Center with his teammates for his senior season when it’s complete in spring 2024. ...
Episode 9: Transformation, Innovation, and Brick-Laying Robots
September 07, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBProgress and back to zero. It’s not that construction has been completely absent of innovation, it’s just the start and finish nature of projects makes it difficult to carry over certain methods and technologies from one project to the next. It’s been one of the major inhibitors in the construction industry, and as Director of Business Transformation Daniel Stone notes in the latest episode of Said Differently, “Transformation, Innovation, and Brick-Laying Robots,” there’s always a better w...
Episode #9 - Transformation, Innovation, and Brick-Laying Robots
September 07, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBProgress and back to zero. It’s not that construction has been completely absent of innovation, it’s just the start and finish nature of projects makes it difficult to carry over certain methods and technologies from one project to the next. It’s been one of the major inhibitors in the construction industry, and as Director of Business Transformation Daniel Stone notes in the latest episode of Said Differently, “Transformation, Innovation, and Brick-Laying Robots,” there’s always a better w...
Beyond the Build - Morgan State University Partnership
July 27, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this latest episode of the podcast, Beyond the Build profiles Morgan State University’s Chairperson Dr. Lewis Waller and Barton Malow’s Senior Human Resources Manager Jeremiah Hovis to talk about our partnership and projects on and off the campus.
Beyond the Build: Morgan State University Partnership
July 27, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this latest episode of the podcast, Beyond the Build profiles Morgan State University’s Chairperson Dr. Lewis Waller and Barton Malow’s Senior Human Resources Manager Jeremiah Hovis to talk about our partnership and projects on and off the campus.
Episode #8 - Paving the Way to an Electric Future
May 22, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThe auto industry is well on its way to an electric future. Yet in order to get there, automakers need battery cells to power electric drivetrains – and they need a lot of them. Since earning its first lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing plant job in late 2019, Barton Malow has emerged as the world leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) battery cell construction. In the latest episode of Said Differently, we’re joined by Senior Project Directors Alan Blanchette and Chris Hofe to discuss the si...
Beyond the Build - Women in Construction Week 2023
March 09, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBTo celebrate the 25th Annual Women in Construction Week presented by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), this special edition of Said Differently – Beyond the Build profiles Senior Project Manager Linda Hatcher and Project Engineer La’Toya Tyson.
Beyond the Build - Octavous Crosby
February 23, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBOctavous began his career with Barton Malow as a Carpenter in 2000 and became a Project Superintendent in 2018. In his 22-year career with Barton Malow, his project resume includes the Randolph Career and Technical Center and Little Caesars Arena.
Episode #7 - Downtown: A Hudson's Story
January 26, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBStanding on the corner of Woodward and Gratiot Avenues in downtown Detroit, the J.L. Hudson’s building was once as synonymous in describing Detroit as the automobiles that served as the Motor City’s chief export in the bustling metropolis. Fast forward to present day where a new development is rising on the historic site as Detroit continues its evolution.
Beyond The Build - John Stewart + Scout
November 11, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBAfter retiring from the Marine Corp. in 2014, John worked for various employers before joining Barton Malow about three years ago. A passionate advocate of mental health –especially among military veterans –John and Scout recently joined us in studio for an in-depth conversation on construction, mental health, and how Barton Malow helps facilitate a culture for every team member.
Episode #6 - Transforming How the World is Built
September 12, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBWith an industry ready for change and advanced delivery methods in place that could increase efficiencies, Barton Malow accelerated its journey to transform construction in 2017 through the acquisition of key resources and innovative, patented technology. It’s when Barton Malow’s LIFTbuild entity was officially born.
Beyond the Build - Abi Richardson
July 28, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBIn this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Abi Richardson, a Senior Project Engineer based out of our Charlottesville, Virginia, office. Abi joined Barton Malow in the summer of 2018. She’s currently working on the Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia’s new Albemarle Campus Club project. She also worked on the newly completed University of Virginia Student Health and Wellness Center.
Beyond the Build - Sage Villeneuve
June 30, 2022 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.35 MBWelcome to the groundbreaking episode of Said Differently’s Beyond the Build series, where we highlight various Barton Malow team members and how they’re living our core values on our project sites and in the community. In our debut episode, we’re pleased to welcome LEAPS intern Sage Villeneuve. LEAPS is short for “Learning Practicum for Students,” a 12-week college internship program that Barton Malow established in 1984.
Episode #5 - The Ballpark That Forever Changed Baseball
June 07, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBExposed steelwork. Brick construction. A historic look. When Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened in 1992, it bucked the multi-use stadium fad at the time and represented a facility that was purpose-built for baseball. Thirty years later, it continues to stand the test of time as one of baseball’s best venues. Learn more about how this development came together and how it changed how subsequent ballparks were built.
Episode #4 - Winds of Change
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn Episode 4 of Said Differently–A Barton Malow Podcast, we take a look at all-things wind energy and how Barton Malow is helping to build a more sustainable future. Our guests on this episode include Barton Malow Senior Project Managers Ryan Johnston and Curtis Brown, and DTE Manager of Renewable Energy Development Matt Wagner.
Episode #3 - Building the Unbuildable
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn Episode 3 of Said Differently, we take a look at how there’s nothing quite like the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum – both on the banks of the Red Cedar on Michigan State University’s (MSU) campus or anywhere else in the state and country. Known for its unique design – there are no 90-degree angles throughout the building – and its challenging build, in “Building the Unbuildable,” we dive into all things Broad with a guest list that includes MSU Vice President for Strategic Infrastructur...
Episode #2 - Hot Starts, Golden Arms, Can’t Lose
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBWomen are a largely untapped demographic with great potential to offset skilled labor shortages in construction. One Detroit-area organization is on the front lines of making this a reality – one welding course at a time.
Episode #1 - Who You Gonna Call?
July 15, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThe project is the new Center at Belvedere Senior Center and Hospital Clinic in Charlottesville, Virginia – a 48,000 square foot building that our team finished up in April of 2020. But a big part of this project was creating an inviting outdoor area complete with walking paths and a lawn space for entertaining. One problem our team ran into was a significant amount of invasive vegetation outside of the new structure. So who ya gonna call?