Joe On The Jobsite

Today, Mark Follis takes a seat in the trailer with Joe to talk about his journey into becoming a surveyor. How did Mark's draftsman skills and experience help him secure a position working as a surveyor? How has the development and implementation of new and advanced technologies helped bridge the gap left by the shortage of skilled labor in the trades? Why does Mark look for passion in young surv...

Today, Michele Daugherty steps into the trailer to tell her story of working at a small town gold mine to becoming the President/CEO of ABC Central Florida. How did Michele's hard work and dedication to growth help her move up through the industry? In what ways does the industry support and reward those who show up and put in the effort to improve? How does business and politics go hand in hand? W...

Today, Brandon Scholler rejoins Joe to talk in further detail about AI and teambuilding. How does Brandon use AI on LinkedIn to promote SEA CAN? What benefits and drawbacks do Brandon and Joe foresee with the advancement of AI? How can the teambuilding skills used in sports be adapted to promote cohesion in the workplace? Find out the answers and more on this week's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Brandon Scholler comes into the trailer to talk about his career path leading up to his current role at Sea Can. How can a company's culture attract and retain good employees? What is SEA CAN, how do they source containers, and what can they be used for? Why is Brandon's face on billboards all over Orlando? Find out the answers and more on this week's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Alyssa Lane rejoins Joe to talk about various organizations like NAWIC, ABC, and NICE and discuss her experiences working in a family owned business. What can the various organizations within the industry offer in terms of support and education? How can these groups and the events they host help you to better connect to others in a way technology cannot? What is it like to be a part of a fa...

Today, Alyssa Lane sits down with Joe to talk about her path through the industry and the importance of putting people first. How did Alyssa's experiences working with her father eventually influence her choice to work in the industry? What is the 'People First' mentality and what are its benefits? What are some examples of how you can positively impact people in the industry? Find out the answers...

Today, Mark Ramos sits back down to dive into the details of DeWalt tools, how they are made, and how he sells them. How does DeWalt approach development with users in mind? What are all these specialty tools that Mark brought? What benefits does a sales rep bring to an active project? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Mark Ramos steps into the trailer to recount his journey in sales from reselling sneakers as a kid to selling tools for DeWalt. How does selling shoes translate to selling construction tools? Why is it so important to know your customer and what their needs are? How have tools changed over time to better fit a job? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Chris Lonas rejoins Joe to talk about Chris's experience with mentoring and his involvement with veteran outreach programs. What makes teaching and mentoring so rewarding? How are Chris and ABC Central Florida working with veterans to fill roles in construction? What are some similarities between military experience and construction work? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode...

Today, Chris Lonas sits down in the trailer with Joe to discuss his background and journey from the Marine Corps to Construction. How can a military career translate to a career in construction? What's the deal with Chris's Hawaiian shirt? Why is it important to look at a problem from various perspectives and identify multiple solutions? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe o...

Today, Terra Roux joins Joe again to discuss NAWIC, its importance, and Terra's role within it. What is NAWIC and what does the organization do for its members? How does joining an association such as NAWIC progress ones career? How can having a diverse range of projects bolster your knowledge and abilities? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Terra Roux joins Joe to talk about her path into construction and the importance of cooperation. How can one project shape an entire career? What makes every idea a good idea? What is the most rewarding part of a successful career? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Nathan is back in the trailer to go in depth on apprenticeships and the value of on-the-job experience. What advantages does technology give to the younger generation of workers? How does an apprenticeship prepare a person to succeed in their field? What challenges arise from a lack of experience? Find out the answers and more on this week's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Nathan Ahrens joins Joe to talk about his experience as a journeyman and the state of the industry. What does it take to do underwater construction? How do you manage changing friendships as you move up the ladder? How many electricians retire for every one that is hired? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Rob Baker joins Joe again in the trailer to talk about project planning and team cohesion. What goes into making a good plan? What is 'Horse Trading' and how does it help you as a superintendent? How can you keep a team cohesive and happy or fix it when it isn't? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Rob Baker is in the trailer to discuss his experiences and lessons from his 40 year career. What can you learn from a complex project? What are 'field smarts'? What can a young superintendent teach a seasoned individual? Find out the answers and more in this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Corey joins us again to discuss her involvement in connecting with the next generation of the construction industry. How do we introduce a younger audience to the construction industry? How does training people futureproof a business? What does the next generation of training look like? Find out the answers and more on today's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!' Check out Corey's programs! Training &a...

Today, Joe is joined by Corey Schoenfelder, Apprenticeship and Emerging Workforce Director at ABC Central Florida. What is Corey's background and how did she become involved in the construction industry? What is NAWIC and how does it help women in the industry? How are apprenticeship courses, like those offered at ABC, important for new members in the industry? Find out the answers and more on tod...

This week Steve returns to share some additional insights about healthcare construction. What are some materials in healthcare construction that require special logistical consideration? How can being a specialist superintendent help you to be more effective in identifying potential problems? How do you balance the wants and needs of an owner with your contractual obligations? Find out the answers...

In this weeks episode Joe is joined by Steve Williams, an experienced superintendent who specializes in healthcare construction. What were some of Steve's favorite projects and how does he rate the difficulty? What are some of the special considerations to account for when working a project around an active hospital? How do you build around areas prone to hurricanes and flooding? What is AHCA and...

Today, Bob and Joe discuss safety practices and team building skills. How can you ensure good preventative safety and injury response? What skills are most important for a superintendent to know when selecting a team? How can a superintendent strengthen the bond of a team? Get the answers on today's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

In this episode, Joe is joined by Bob Lurvey, a superintendent with a long history in construction. What can working in a trade teach us about managing large scale projects? Why are bad mentors sometimes the ones that teach us the most important lessons? How can economic and ecological factors impact a project? Find out on this week's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Dale Haupt joins us again to discuss the effects of technology on marketing and building connections. What differences are there in cold calling between the past and present day? In what ways can new technologies be leveraged to visualize projects in progress? What advice can Dale provide for up-and-coming construction professionals? All of this and more on today's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Dale Haupt joins Joe to talk about the importance of building connections and forging the groundwork of opportunity. What are the benefits of being well connected within an industry? How does cold calling present both a challenge and an opportunity? What lessons have Dale and Joe learned from their experiences connecting with others? Find out the answers on today's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Joe Westgate joins us again to go in depth on construction schedules. What advice does every scheduler want the superintendent to know? How does the float affect the end date of our projects? What does a project's timeline say to an owner?