Latest Builtmarketplace Podcast Episodes
Prairie Care Fund: Supporting Youth Mental Wellness
Build Me Up - June 18, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAdolescence is a crucial time for building good habits that are key to mental health, such as good sleep, exercising, learning to cope with problems, and managing emotions. Having supportive family, school, and community environments really helps. Many factors can affect mental health, and the ...
Bringing Care Close: Celebrating 40 Years of Ronald McDonald House Charity (Eastern WI)
Build Me Up - May 21, 2024 11:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAs residents of the large metro area of Minneapolis, Laurisa and Lisa sometimes forget what a privilege it is to have close access to a variety of leading healthcare providers. The reality for many is that they have to travel a long way to receive specialty care. Often, it means taking kids o...
From Concept to Construction: The Power of Building Information Modeling
Build Me Up - May 07, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsKraus-Anderson's Building Information Modeling (BIM) Department joins this episode of "Build Me Up." From drones to 360-degree cameras to Digital Twin, Andrea, Michelle, and Micah sit down to discuss the various tools utilized to help aid the construction process. The team chats about clash dete...
Capitalizing on Environmental, Social, Governmental (ESG) Opportunities in the Construction Industry
Build Me Up - April 23, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsEnvironmental, Social, and Government (ESG) requirements are popping up everywhere. Do you know the expectations of all the various stakeholders that impact your business? These include project owners, general contractors, investors, lenders, insurance companies, employees, and governmental agen...
Mass Timber and Sustainable Building
Build Me Up - April 09, 2024 11:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAt "Build Me Up," we've noticed a surge in articles discussing the use of mass timber in construction. While timber has been a construction staple for centuries, conversation about it has increased due to its role in addressing sustainability issues, particularly embodied carbon. Advancements...
2024 Industry Lookahead
Build Me Up - March 26, 2024 23:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsBack by popular demand, "Build Me Up" invited FMI’s Partner and Managing Director of Research and Analytics, Jay Bowman and KA’s EVP and COO Rich Jacobson back to chat! They join us each year as we give in to a look ahead for the year. Jay specializes in construction spending forecasts, str...
The Learning Jet: Where Passion For Aviation Takes Flight
Build Me Up - February 13, 2024 12:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, Laurisa and Lisa delve into the fascinating world of The Learning Jet with our special guests, Steve Hurvitz and Kraus-Anderson’s Doug Jaeger! Wonder what The Learning Jet is and what it does? The Learning Jet's primary goal is to ignite students' passion for STEM subjects by i...
Season 5 Finale!!
Build Me Up - December 05, 2023 12:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWow— Five seasons of "Build Me Up"! Thank you to all the guests who participated in Season 5, as well as to our listeners. We’re grateful to have a platform where stories that build up the community can be shared. See you in the New Year!
PowerGirls: Catapulted into the World of the Trades
Build Me Up - November 21, 2023 12:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis week, Abbie Lown from Girl Scouts of River Valley, Barb Pecks from the Carpenters Union, and Laurie Trousil, Kraus-Anderson’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion, join Build Me Up. The group talks about the Girl Scouts' Power Girls program which focuses on exposing middle school and high sc...
Simulating Success: How HealthPartners Fosters Growth through Simulation
Build Me Up - October 24, 2023 11:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, Lisa and Laurisa chat with the awesome folks from the HealthPartners Clinical Simulation Program. The group dives into the different procedures they practice, as well as discusses the lab's interesting features. Learn how the team uses this tool to boost the skills, both hard a...
The All-Encompassing Nature of Parks and Recreation
Build Me Up - October 10, 2023 11:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsDirector of Parks and Recreation for the City of New Brighton Jennifer Fink, Parks Superintendent for the City of Eagan Chris Fleck, and Eric Quam, a project manager in Kraus-Anderson’s Government sector join this week's episode of "Build Me Up." We chat about the impact parks have in our lives ...
Tomorrow's Reality: Artificial Intelligence with Justin Grammens
Build Me Up - September 26, 2023 11:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, we’ll discuss all things artificial intelligence (AI) with Justin Grammens – a local educator and AI expert. With much discussion surrounding ChatGPT, Bard, and other AI-related tools, we’re diving in to find out what its impacts are and will be on our lives – both at home and a...
A Referendum Reflection with White Bear Lake
Build Me Up - September 12, 2023 11:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, we’ll discuss the 2019 White Bear Lake referendum experience with Kraus-Anderson's retired director of K-12 project planning and development, Tony Sjolander, and Tim Wald from the White Bear Lake School District. While work is in full swing and the new high school is being built...
Navigating Healthcare Facilities: Expert Insights for Long-Term Planning
Build Me Up - August 29, 2023 11:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, we’re joined by Northfield Hospital + Clinics' Director of Facilities, Scott Norman, Kraus-Anderson’s Director of Facilities Assessment, Tim Kittila, and Kraus-Anderson’s Director of Project Planning and Development (Healthcare Group), Mike Stark. The group chats about Scott’s e...
Tap Into the Brewery Scene with Modist Brewing
Build Me Up - August 15, 2023 11:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, Modist Brewing’s Daniel Wellendorf and Perkins&Will’s Jennifer Christiaansen join us at the brewery in Minneapolis’ North Loop to discuss Modist’s new event space opening in September! We talk about what went into the design of the space, differentiating Modist from other brewer...
Minneapolis through a Developer's Lens with Sherman Associates
Build Me Up - August 01, 2023 11:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe're back from break!! In this episode, Sherman Associates’ Director of Commercial Operations Ben Kepple joins us to talk about the development and reimagining of downtown Minneapolis, why Minneapolis is worth investing in, trends in commercial real estate, and what a developer looks for in a t...
On Site Companies: The Intersection of Climate Control and Sanitation
Build Me Up - June 20, 2023 11:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, we’re joined by On Site Companies’ CEO Molly Leonard and Director of Sales and Marketing Mike Kinney. Beginning as a sanitation and portable restroom rental company, Molly and Mike discuss the company's growth and how they've expanded to offer services and solutions to make your...
Artemis Provisions and Cheese: From Online Sales to Main Street
Build Me Up - June 06, 2023 11:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, Melissa and Kingsley Gobourne join us to talk about their new business venture with Artemis Provisions and Cheese! While the business has been selling products online for a few years, a new storefront and restaurant are coming to Mount Horeb’s main street. We chat about the high...
Achieve Twin Cities: Helping Students Plan for Life After Graduation
Build Me Up - May 23, 2023 11:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, we’re joined by Achieve Twin Cities’ CEO Danielle Grant and Kraus-Anderson’s director of professional development Mike Smoczyk. We chat about Achieve’s programming, how their work serves the St. Paul and Minneapolis education systems, student success stories, and more.
Classroom to Career: New Ulm's CTE Success
Build Me Up - May 09, 2023 11:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, we’re joined by New Ulm School Superintendent Jeff Bertrang and Kraus-Anderson Construction Executive Jason Rentmeester. We talk about New Ulm’s Career Technical Education program, the need for industry and community buy-in to address the workforce shortage, presenting students ...
Polytechnic Education and Workforce Readiness with Bismarck State College
Build Me Up - April 25, 2023 11:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, Dan Leingang and Alicia Uhde join us to talk about Bismarck State College’s designation as a polytechnic university, as well as its new polytechnic facility, how the college approaches learning, how the University plays a role in building a strong and skilled workforce, and more!
Workplaces for the Future with Pope Design Group
Build Me Up - April 11, 2023 11:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, Pope Design Group’s Vice President, Erica Larson, joins us to discuss workplace design. We pull from personal experience and chat about the factors that play a role in an office layout, the importance of employee participation in design decisions, how to build an adaptable workp...
ARC Minnesota and Shopping that Makes a Difference
Build Me Up - March 28, 2023 12:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsARC Minnesota’s Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson and ARC’s Value Village Greg Rue join us to discuss ARC and its impactful work with people with disabilities. We discuss their services, how the Value Village thrift store is utilized as a revenue source for ARC Minnesota, favorite thrift store finds, a...
Communities In Schools: Fueling Students' Potential
Build Me Up - March 14, 2023 12:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsCommunities in Schools Twin Cities CEO and President Amanda Sappa and Program Director Colby Owens join "Build Me Up." We chat with the pair about the Communities in Schools program, its importance in the lives of youth, how organizations and individuals can get involved, and more.
It's Electric!... Hunt Electric!
Build Me Up - February 28, 2023 12:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsHunt Electric’s Chief Operating Officer Keith Colvard joins "Build Me Up" this week to chat about the new facility in Hudson, Wisconsin, how the organization maintains a cohesive culture throughout its various offices, the company's plans for the future, and more.
Minneapolis' Mosaic Venue: Elevated and Authentic
Build Me Up - February 14, 2023 12:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, Dani and Laurisa join Chanti Miller and David O’Neil, co-founders of the Mosaic Venue in downtown Minneapolis, to discuss their new event space. They explain the story that led to their unique business plan, the design elements that make for a more inclusive venue, what they hop...
Building a Happy and Healthy You
Build Me Up - January 31, 2023 12:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, we're talking about health and wellness. A slight stray from our typical discussion topics, we look at one example of employee health and happiness through the eyes of Kraus-Anderson’s Anne Grubish and former Profile employee Jasmine Nelson as we chat about Anne’s health and wei...
2023 Industry Look Ahead
Build Me Up - January 17, 2023 12:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWelcome back, Build Me Up listeners! We hope you had a relaxing holiday season and a great start to 2023. We’re excited to kick off Season 5 with reoccurring guests Jay Bowman of FMI and Rich Jacobson of Kraus-Anderson. Together, we briefly discuss how 2022 played out for Kraus-Anderson, as well...
Season 4 Finale!!
Build Me Up - December 13, 2022 12:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIt's the Season 4 Finale, so Laurisa and Dani chat about their favorite moments from the past 20 episodes and share their plans for the holiday season! Thank you to all the guests who participated in Season 4, as well as to our listeners. It's fun to have a platform where inspiring stories tha...
Rural Healthcare Topics and Trends
Build Me Up - November 29, 2022 12:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsProject managers Rachael Oelke and Megan Geiser, as well as Kathy Kuepers of Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County and Joni Olson of Gundersen Tri-County Hospital, join this episode of "Build Me Up." We chat with the group about their current hospital projects and how their collaboration benefit...
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