Sika Corporation

Life in Construction

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Do you live and breathe construction? Life in Construction is unlike any other podcast in the industry. Each episode we feature new guests and talk in-depth about the commercial construction industry. We discuss topics such as labor shortages, freight, new health and safety standards, mental health, funding, and much much more. Join us while we talk about what it's really like to work in construction!

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New Technologies in Construction Pt.1 02.08.2021 23:10

Send us Fan Mail In this episode host John Manning has a discussion with David Fuller, Technical Service Lead for Masters Builders Solutions about new technologies in the construction industry. This is part one of two.

Importance of BIM in Today's Construction 22.07.2021 20:22

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with our resident BIM expert and Product Marketing Specialist, Jeff Kuchta, to discuss the importance of building information modeling – or BIM - as it pertains to design and construction.

The New Normal 02.07.2021 26:23

Send us Fan Mail July 2, 2021 - As the world begins to open back up, how do commercial construction firms and manufacturers feel about topics such as travel, supply, and just seeing customers face to face again? Host John Manning, Technical Specialist for Watson Bowman Acme is joined by Angela Echols, Business Development Manager in charge of Distribution for Watson Bowman Acme. Listen as the tw...

Construction in Canada 01.07.2021 12:05

Send us Fan Mail The Greater Toronto Area is booming and competition for construction jobs is at an all-time high. Host John Manning is joined by Canadian Construction experts Paul and Dave from Excel Construction in Ontario, Canada. They discuss topics such as searching for and bidding on jobs, and what sets construction firms apart from one another. This episode was recorded in February 2020.

Skilled Labor Shortages 01.07.2021 29:13

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, John Manning sits with guests Paul and Dave from Excel Construction in Ontario Canada where they discuss the worldwide shortage of skilled labor for the commercial construction market. This episode was recorded pre-pandemic in February 2020.

Inspection Requirements on Commercial Structures 01.07.2021 32:22

Send us Fan Mail John Manning is back with guests Paul and Dave from Excel Construction in Ontario Canada. In this episode they discuss the need for Inspections on commercial structures. Learn about how the rules and regulations are changing and how to adapt to them. This episode was recorded in February 2020.

Rules and Regulations 01.07.2021 29:06

Send us Fan Mail John Manning welcomes guests Paul and Dave from Excel Construction in Ontario Canada as they sit and discuss how industry rules and regulations have evolved overtime, and what that means for businesses keeping up. This episode was recorded in February 2020.

The Need for Proper Training 01.07.2021 36:46

Send us Fan Mail What good are laborers and installers if they have no idea what they are doing? In this episode, host John Manning discusses the need for contractor training in the Commercial Construction industry. Joined once again by Dave and Paul from Excel Construction in Ontario, Canada, the three have a lively conversation about the pros of properly training contractors. This episode was...