The Laying Foundations Podcast

Join us for a conversation with project manager, Adam Jeffery, from Melbourne, Australia. Adam works for MLJ Contracting based out of the great state of New York. Adam has moved to three different contents in his construction career, each culture helping him learn something new about our industry. He now works in New York where he relies on his previous experience to help lead effectively. If you...

Join our co-host's Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick on a reflection from the past few years in their full time positions. The guys talk about what has helped them progress from their first day on the jobsite to where they are currently. Check out the podcast show notes below for more details on how they are growing in their careers. Podcast Show Notes 1. Have a ready & willing attitude 2....

Join us for a conversation with local 436 union carpenter Clyde King. Clyde has been in the construction industry for more than 30 years and in that time he has learned numerous tidbits of knowledge from each trade. Clyde's perspective on people is what makes him stand out, he wants to do the job well but realizes that you can't take the right next step without the people. If you want to l...

Join us for a conversation with local 436 union carpenter Clyde King. Clyde has been in the construction industry for more than 30 years and in that time he has learned numerous tidbits of knowledge from each trade. Clyde's perspective on people is what makes him stand out, he wants to do the job well but realizes that you can't take the right next step without the people. If you want to learn mor...

Join us for mental health conversation #3 with Adam Hoots & Jesse Hernandez. Adam Hoots is an owner-operator of his consulting business Construction Ache Solutions. He is also a PhD candidate at Clemson University as well as host of Hoots on the Ground Lean Builder's podcast. If you have never met Adam Hoots you are in for a treat, he is one of the biggest champions for other people.&nbsp...

Join co-host's Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick conversation about building financial principles at the start of your construction career. Finances are like anything else in your life, if you don't have a plan it will be in disarray. The guys talk about 5 sound financial principles that will help you navigate towards financial freedom. 1. Have a written plan 2. Stick to a budget 3. Live off less t...

Join us for a mental health conversation with Jason Schroeder, Founder & President of Elevate Construction based out of Phoenix, AZ. Jason is an industry leader and change-maker that values all people. For too long in the construction industry, people have felt that talking about their current life conditions is taboo. We as an industry need to create places where anyone can talk about the hur...

Join us for our conversation with co-founder of Jet. Build, Adam Stark. Adam started his career in the Israeli Airborne Special Forces and became VP of Construction & Redevelopment firm in New York. After working through the ownership side of construction for years, Adam and his business partner Joseph began to build an app from scratch to help streamline data where all party stakeholders use...

Join us for our conversation with co-founder of Jet. Build, Adam Stark. Adam started his career in the Israeli Airborne Special Forces and became VP of Construction & Redevelopment firm in New York. After working through the ownership side of construction for years, Adam and his business partner Joseph began to build an app from scratch to help streamline data where all party stakeholders use...

Join our co-host's in their conversation about earning the right to be heard on the jobsite. Walker & Davis talk about listening to those around you first, showing up, and asking questions. Each one of these skills can drastically help you improve your relationships you interact with daily.  Are you looking to grow your career in construction? Subscribe to our new newsletter for more info...

Join the conversation with co-host's Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick as they discuss what it takes to be a leader in the construction industry. Real leaders understand how to be vulnerable, humble, and elevate the people around them.  Are you looking to grow your career in construction? Subscribe to our new newsletter for more information - https://laying-foundations.com/newsletter/ Laying F...

Join our conversation today with Walker Lott, Davis Hambrick, and Jesse Hernandez as they discuss why mental health in construction is important. For too long in the construction industry, people have felt that talking about their current life conditions is taboo. We as an industry need to create places where anyone can talk about the hurt they are going through. Join us each month as we continue...

Join Laying Foundations Podcast hosts Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick for a conversation discussing their expectations of what the construction industry would be like compared to reality. Walker and Davis talk about the difficulties they experience during their first few years in the industry and the need of being willing to train anyone they come into contact with. Do you have questions about th...

Join Laying Foundations Podcast hosts Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick for a conversation discussing their expectations of what the construction industry would be like compared to reality. Walker and Davis talk about the difficulties they experience during their first few years in the industry and the need of being willing to train anyone they come into contact with. Do you have questions about th...

Join Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick on a discussion about how to network as a young professional in the construction industry. We believe that you only get as far as your relationships. If you don't take time to be intentional and invest in the people around you, then your relationships will suffer. Tune in and learn how Walker & Davis choose to be intentional with their relationships Are yo...

Join Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick on a discussion about how to network as a young professional in the construction industry. We believe that you only get as far as your relationships. If you don't take time to be intentional and invest in the people around you, then your relationships will suffer. Tune in and learn how Walker & Davis choose to be intentional with their relationships Are yo...

Join us for a conversation with Building Forward Lean Practice Leader, Jennifer Lacy of Robins & Morton, and Owner of Depth Builders, Jesse Hernandez. Jennifer is a leader in creating a culture willing to adapt and change. Jesse draws from his experience of being a second-generation plumber and his knowledge of lean construction. Together they started a livestream called No BS with Jen & J...

Join us for a conversation with Building Forward Lean Practice Leader, Jennifer Lacy of Robins & Morton, and Owner of Depth Builders, Jesse Hernandez. Jennifer is a leader in creating a culture willing to adapt and change. Jesse draws from his experience of being a second-generation plumber and his knowledge of lean construction. Together they started a livestream called No BS with Jen & J...

Join us for a conversation with Building Forward Lean Practice Leader, Jennifer Lacy of Robins & Morton, and Owner of Depth Builders, Jesse Hernandez. Jennifer is a leader in creating a culture willing to adapt and change. Jesse draws from his experience of being a second-generation plumber and his knowledge of lean construction. Together they started a livestream called No BS with Jen & J...

Join us for a conversation with Ed Stelter, Vice President of Procurement at Faulconer Construction. Ed shared with us his journey in construction, and how he learned from each job as he continued in his career. Ed learned early on that the people around him were going to define the success they had as a team. No matter the task you are given, do each task with excellence and model it to the peopl...

Join us for a conversation with Ed Stelter, Vice President of Procurement at Faulconer Construction. Ed shared with us his journey in construction, and how he learned from each job as he continued in his career. Ed learned early on that the people around him were going to define the success they had as a team. No matter the task you are given, do each task with excellence and model it to the peopl...

Join our conversation with Jack Rowe a land developer out of North Texas and a product of Texas A&M University’s Master of Land and Property Development program. He’s worked with 3 of the Top 5 homebuilders by volume and has managed over 4,800 lots spanning dozens of phases of single family subdivision development. He’s recently pivoted to the Build-to-Rent business and has rezoned 5 parcels f...

Join us for a conversation with Trade Sales Representative at Pella Windows and Doors of Tennessee, Josh Diaz. Josh started his construction career by starting a handyman service with his brother in Seattle, WA. He is now working for Pella Windows & Doors where he focuses on people. Josh is relentless and patient with how he interacts with each potential client. He focuses on a relationship by...

Join us for a conversation with Trade Sales Representative at Pella Windows and Doors of Tennessee, Josh Diaz. Josh started his construction career by starting a handyman service with his brother in Seattle, WA. He is now working for Pella Windows & Doors where he focuses on people. Josh is relentless and patient with how he interacts with each potential client. He focuses on a relationship by...

Join us for a conversation with CEO of Big League Talent, Matt Gorgolinski. Matt started out his career in construction in the sales department of a window business. He learned from his first job to value the relationship standing in front of him. Matt now owns and operates Big League Talent where they help companies land candidates from the top 15% in talent on AEC industries. If you want to lear...