Civil Matters Podcast

In this episode of Civil Matters, we sit down with Maureen Durbin, Director of Operations at Adolfson & Peterson Construction, to discuss her journey from architecture to construction leadership, the evolution of women in the industry, and what it takes to build a successful career in construction. Maureen shares insights from nearly two decades in the industry, including overcoming imposter s...

In this episode, we sit down with Herb Sargent, current Board Chair at Sargent and former CEO, to explore the lessons learned from decades of leadership and business growth. As Sargent celebrates its 100th anniversary, Herb shares insights from his professional journey, the history behind the company’s success, and the strategies that helped navigate change across generations. Join us as we discus...

In this episode, we sit down with Mickey Moss, CEO of The Championship Life to talk faith, leadership, and business in construction.  Mickey started his leadership journey as a football coach, and spent over 30 years building teams, developing people, and sharpening his expertise. Today, he serves as CEO of The Championship Life where he helps business owners reach their full potential in business...

Most contractors don’t think about construction law—until it’s too late. In this episode, Lee Banta of Peckar & Abramson joins us to unpack current legislation, contract risks, and legal trends impacting the Texas construction industry. From protecting subcontractors to avoiding costly disputes, this conversation is a reminder that what’s in your contract matters just as much as the work you p...

In this episode of the Civil Matters Podcast, we sit down with David Kinchen for a powerful conversation on leadership, influence, and the long-term impact of policy on our industry. David shares his career journey- from his roots as a fellow Auburn Tiger to his current work, including shaping conversations within the Texas legislative landscape. We explore how he became involved in state-level po...

In this episode of the Civil Matters Podcast, we sit down with Bill Brooks, District Manager at Insperity, for a thoughtful conversation on HR, PEOs, and the role people strategies play in building strong organizations. Bill breaks down what HR support and PEO partnerships actually look like in practice, while also diving into broader cultural topics - exploring masculinity in today’s workplace, h...

In this episode of the Civil Matters Podcast, we sit down with Alex Kraft, Founder and CEO of Heave, Inc., to talk leadership, hiring, and building strong teams in a changing industry.  Having started Heave only 5 years ago, Alex has built something truly innovative - bringing independent mechanics directly to civil jobsites for all field service needs. Today, Heave serves contractors across TX, F...

When starting a civil company, a key ingredient is support from vendors. One of our biggest supporters has been RDO, who joins us to discuss the equipment industry and something closer to home - our guest started a non-profit to teach kids about ATV/UTV safety after losing their child to an UTV accident.  Link: www.hutchinsoncompanies.com

Discussing how the construction insurance market might be affected by new regulation, talking about old times, and new times with a former Dallas Cowboys player. Link: www.hutchinsoncompanies.com

With the new president, comes new policies - how might this affect the labor shortages in the construction market, specifically in the civil industry? Links: www.hutchinsoncompanies.com