Commercial Construction Coffee Talk

Originally founded in New York back in 2002, we decided to pack it up and move west to Arizona in 2015. We brought 30+ years of experience, knack for creativity, and fun attitudes along with us!  Plus, we still have the same mission of providing our clients with personalized one-on-one service in order to bring them the most beautiful living and working spaces imaginable.  We also offer project ma...

CCR Publisher David Corson sat down to record a CCCT episode with Jose & Benny Villanueva from Indie Signs January 23rd, 2025. Indie Signage works with national chains and developers to provide branding solutions for building, monument, and pylon signage sites. Through a network of strategic partners: Indie Signage delivers top-quality products built to spec, and with professionally licensed i...

David Corson CCR Magazine Publisher/Editor sat down with Elias Campos, VP Marketing & Product Development from Overheaad Door Corporation, that pioneered the upward-acting door industry, inventing the first upward-acting door in 1921 and the first electric door opener in 1926.  Today, they continue to be the industry leader through the strength of our product innovation, superior craftsmanship...

CCR Publisher/Editor David Corson sat down with Scott Linder, operations Manager from Quest Design Build, founded in 2022 by like-minded construction professionals. With over 96 years of combined experience in the construction industry, Quest Design Build has the knowledge and experience to meet just about any projects needs. Enjoy the conversation. https://www.questdesignbuild.com/ #generalcontra...

CCCT sat down with Gretchen Gagel who has served as a non-executive director on numerous boards and is currently Chair of the Board of Brinkman Construction (US) and Non-Executive Director, International Women's Forum (AUS). Gretchen is a member of the National Academy of Construction, the Steering Committee of the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce (AUS), the Associated General Contract...

CCCT sat down with Kevin Kennon,  the founder and CEO of Beyond Zero-Dedicated Development Consultants (bz-ddc.com), He leads a cutting-edge real estate and technology development company that builds zero-carbon emission ultra-luxury boutique eco-resorts in remote wilderness and urban locations worldwide. They hire the best architects, engineers, artisans, acousticians, hoteliers, property mangers...

CCCT sat down with Karen Fiorentino, Owner & Managing Partner from K&R Solutions Group that was founded in 2019 by a trio of industry experts in airport and OOH (Out of Home) advertising production. They are a proven partner that produces and installs printed tension fabric, SEG graphics, and lightboxes. In 2024, we redefined sustainability in our industry by introducing Bio Knit, the firs...

CCCT sat down with Sandy Hamby, President & CEO  from MOCA Systems, Inc.,   a full-service construction advisory firm comprised of MOCA Services and Touchplan, that helps owners successfully envision, build, and manage their facilities and infrastructure required to support their mission.  The firm supports its clients from offices in Alexandria, VA, Boston, MA, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, San An...

CCCT sat down with Stanley Stoll, Principal & CEO from Knott Laboratory that provides forensic engineering and visualization services in structural, civil and mechanical engineering. With every project, their goal is to provide you with accurate, clear answers. Their diverse team of engineers, accident reconstruction, and visualization experts cover a vast range of services from vehicle accide...

CCCT sat down with Paul Francois, President at Pepper Construction Company of Ohio that is a general contracting and construction management firm that has served the non-residential, private, and government sectors since 1927. Our project management and field supervisors are dedicated to serving the unique needs of every customer, with a strong focus on building relationships that endure throughou...

CCCT sat down with Eugene Mazo GM for Atrius, Intelligent Spaces Group at Acuity Brands, that is founded on a deep, empathic understanding of the rapidly evolving pain points of operating modern spaces. From the world’s largest airports to the architectural wonders of enterprise businesses and cutting-edge venues, we understand spaces are more than walls, windows, and ceilings. The realization of...

CCCT sat down with Steve Metzman, Founder & CEO from Connected Apprentice that modernizes training centers and prepares apprentices for success on digital job sites. Fully customizable around your curriculum and features preloaded content that can be updated over-the-air at any time. Mobile device management ensures secure, central control of every device. Training and US-based support provide...

CCCT with Jeff Bowman, Technical Director from Kryton International Inc., that is a world leader in concrete waterproofing, durability, and monitoring solutions. Established in 1973 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Kryton is present in over 40 countries around the world through an extensive distributor network. With innovative and award-winning Smart Concrete Solutions®, this fast-growing,...

CCCT sat down with Sheley Brien, Vice President from Brien Contracting, is a seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience spanning finance, medicine, restaurant ownership, media, and now, commercial construction. As co-owner of a thriving construction company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and host of the More Action Podcast , she shares candid insights and actionable strategies, helpi...

CCCT sat down with Jackie Erbe, Director of Construction with Design Draw Build, that is a design-build firm located in Oakland, California, founded by Tyler Kobick, specializing in the design of architecturally unique residential, commercial and pre-fab structures, elements, and custom art/architectural fabrication. As both licensed architects and general contractors with over 20 years of experie...

CCCT sat down with with Fabio Zaniboni, Founder & Chief Vision Officer with BubblyNet that is an engineering firm that develops, designs and builds products for the wireless smart building space offering a wide and growing variety of devices and components Bluetooth Mesh qualified. BubblyNet is a leader in smart building solutions, committed to deliver to the industry the most open platform. B...

CCCT sat down with Kristin Beck, President of Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems & Lining, which delivers the highest quality roofing, wall, and lining systems to solve customers’ challenges and evolve how tomorrow is built. With a legacy spanning over 40 years, Elevate is positioned to propel the industry forward with sustainable solutions and expertise to help its customers succeed. As a lea...

CCCT with Erick Vargas, President from FollowUp CRM, that solves these problems by providing a simple tracking solution for winning more opportunities. They help you stay productive by tracking exactly what’s in your sales pipeline, your closing ratio, and next follow up activity while helping you stay accountable to achieving your goals and plans. They help sales organizations save time and money...

CCCT sat down with Rocio Luna, a Workers Comp Specialist from Insurax Insurance Services, the next generation of Insurance Agencies.  At Insurax, they foster a diverse culture that incorporates various backgrounds, experiences, knowledge, and visions. By combining traditional ethics and values with cutting-edge technology, they cater to individuals who prefer both the conventional "face-to-fa...

CCCT sat down with with Terry Lee Eggert, CEO & Founder from Genesis Global Inc. that was called TLE & Company who rebranded to "GENESIS GLOBAL INC" in 2009, as a result of the world demands for diversification.  Our full service Sales & Marketing firm specializes in the development and representation of Store Fixture Mfg's, Wood Restoration & Repair Service, Archite...

CCCT sat down with Eric Helitzer, Founder & CEO from SubBase  that is a centralized technology platform simplifying outdated workflows in construction materials management. Say goodbye to the days of fumbling through manual, paper-based workflows and say hello to a streamlined procurement experience that gets you back in control without changing how it's always done. Crafted by the hands...

CCR Publisher David Corson sat down with Wolverine Building Group's Interns Alexandra Fongers, Kaitlyn Heffelbower & Prairna Pannu and why they chose construction as a career path. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Wolverine Building Group is one of West Michigan’s most trusted and experienced construction companies. With over 150 employees, Wolverine Building Group has grown to be...

CCCT sat down with Michelle Horn, VP of Communications with the Fisher House Foundation & Joe Jena, Director, Talent Acquisition with 84 Lumber on "Hire A US Veteran Day". July 25th, 2024, is "National Hire a Veteran Day" (#HireAVeteranDay), a reminder to employers to consider hiring veterans to fill their open positions. Every day, hundreds of our military personnel leave...

CCCT sat down with Pam Paddock, Managing Director with JLL’s Life Sciences Work Dynamics division, where she focuses on leading the medtech/med device and CDMO sectors, along with Andrew Quirk, Institutional Industries Lead, JLL Project and Development Services, who is over Life Sciences, Healthcare and Public Institutions. JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services Fortune 500® company wi...

CCCT sat down with Steve Dell’Orto, CEO & Founder from ConCntric, a pre-construction platform that is transforming the fractured pre-construction environment by unifying data, people and processes. ConCntric acts as a single source of truth for all pre-construction stakeholders by providing a dynamic view of the project that ensures a certainty of outcome. As a 26-year construction industry ve...