The Build Zone Podcast - A Construction Podcast

In this illuminating episode of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast, we dive into the world of sprinkler fitting, a skill that often goes unnoticed but plays a crucial role in keeping us safe. Our guest, Dan Berry, is a licensed sprinkler fitter with years of hands-on experience and a passionate skilled trades teacher dedicated to passing on the torch of this invaluable craft to the next generation...

In this episode of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast, we explore the fascinating realm of what it takes to recruit members with a true expert in the field. Our guest, Ray Caruso, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to attracting, engaging, and retaining members for trade associations. Ray has been involved with the chapter since the 1970's and is very proud of his service to...

Join us as we sit down with Venus Williams, ABC Massachusetts Membership Director, and Jim Abbott, ABC Massachusetts member and Chairman of the Membership Committee.  Jim has experienced firsthand the transformative power of joining a trade association. They'll share their stories, insights, and the incredible benefits they've reaped from being part of these vibrant communities. They highlight the...

In this episode, we're diving into the world of entrepreneurship with our special guest Bill Duguay,  a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide achieve their business goals. Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or a business owner looking to take your venture to the next level? Join us as Bill shares a treasure trove of simple yet powerful conc...

In this episode of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast, we're stepping into a world that often goes unnoticed but is essential to our daily lives – the world of professional cleaning. Our guest today is none other than Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, the proud co-owner of Pro-Par Cleaning, an ABC Massachusetts member and a cleaning company that has been leaving homes and businesses sparkling clean from F...

Join us for an exciting episode of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast, where we introduce you to our newest ABC Massachusetts member – Matt Ronan representing ADP. In this episode, we talk about the world of payroll management and uncover the vital role played by payroll companies in today's business landscape. As the backbone of every organization, payroll is more than just crunching numbers and...

In this episode of the ABC/GCI Coffee Break Podcast, sponsored by Haztek Safety Management, we take a look into the world of construction with a special guest, Joe Kelly from the Mass Construction Show, who knows the industry inside and out. Our guest is not just any construction expert; they are also a seasoned host of their own construction-focused podcast!   Join us as we explore the fascinatin...

Join us on this episode of the ABC/GCI Coffee Break Podcast, sponsored by Haztek Safety Management, as we dive into the world of entrepreneurship, strategy, and creativity with our exceptional guest, Eric Crews.  With a dynamic career spanning two distinct yet harmonious industries, Eric is the embodiment of business versatility.  First, we'll explore Eric's journey as the owner of a thriving comm...

In this riveting episode of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast we're donning our hard hats and safety vests as we sit down with a true guardian of well-being in the workplace – a seasoned Safety Professional. Join us as we dive deep in to the world of occupational safety, exploring the critical role this expert plays in keeping employees and organizations out of harm's way. Our guest, Justin Deflu...

Check out Episode 86 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Haztek; joined by Bryan Kaplan, founder, and CEO of Construction Consulting.  Bryan tells us what made him jump into the consulting business, and he gives us 3 ways your construction business can be more profitable.  The “Pod Squad” answers a question about...

I'm thrilled to introduce a captivating and enlightening episode of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast, brought to you by Haztek, where we delve into the world of skilled trades advocacy with an exceptional guest and advocate, Doug Winston   In this episode, we had the privilege to sit down with Doug, a true champion of skilled trades and a driving force behind empowering the workforce of tomorrow...

Check out Episode 84 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Haztek; joined by Martin King, skilled trades advocate and the person behind skilledtradesrescue.com. Martin tells us how he got into the trades, why he is so passionate about spreading the word about the trades, and why telling children at an early age abou...

Check out Episode 83 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Plumb House; joined by Tara Garner, owner of Under Construction Photography.  Tara talks to us about her family's long history of being involved with the skilled trades.  She tells us how she got into being a photographer and digital content creator.   We le...

Check out Episode 82 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Plumb House; joined by John Anderson, owner of Plumb House, Inc.  John tells us how his family started the business, what sets his company apart from other General Contractors and what people can expect when they join ABC Massachusetts.  Plumb House has been...

Check out Episode 81 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Plumb House; joined by Shawn Shepheard, keynote speaker, author, coach and consultant to some of the most courageous people in the business.  Shawn gives us 3 things business owners can do to be successful and a tip on something they can do today that will h...

Check out Episode 80 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Plumb House; joined by Derek Cameron, owner of 3805 Productions and Co-Host of Inside The Trades Podcast.  Inside The Trades seeks to find the answers to closing the talent gap and making the skilled trades an attractive destination for the next generation. ...

Check out Episode 79 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Skilled Trades Partners; joined by Rachel James from Torque Financial Group, we talk about 3 tips to help employee retention. Rachel has some great insight into why employees stay at a job and why they leave.  The “Pod Squad” talks about their plans for the...

Check out Episode 78 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Skilled Trades Partners; joined by Jenny Schroen and Chris Eccleson-authors of the book “Grit Leads to Greatness”.  Jenny and Chris talk to us about how they came to create the fascinating world of Trig and Tegan, the adventure they go on and why writing thi...

Check out Episode 77 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Skilled Trades Partners; joined by Kaitlin Kingman, Marketing Director, for The Haynes Group.  Kaitlin talks about how marketing her clients and their projects helps business, how she incorporates technology into her marketing and how she has seen the indust...

Check out Episode 76 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Skilled Trades Partners; joined by Colin Lane and Ty Sullivan from Metro Walls.  Colin is a General Superintendent, Ty Sullivan the Safety Director and they talked to us about building a strong safety culture from day 1, working as a team and what it means t...

Check out Episode 75 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Fernandes Masonry;j oined by Jim Kaloutas, Founder and President of Kaloutas. His company offers commercial painting, industrial flooring, and fireproofing, and gives general contractors and facility managers access to their knowledge and resources to help g...

Check out Episode 74 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Fernandes Masonry; joined by Mike Vigneau, Project Manager for LC Anderson. Mike tells us how became interested in the Project Management field, his experience at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and his favorite Boston sports teams! We find out about som...

Check out Episode 73 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney brought to you by Fernandes Masonry; This week we are joined by Al Smith, also known as the Little Operator.  Al tells us how she got into the excavation business, what she enjoys the most about what she does, and how she is advocating for more women in the construction field...

Check out Episode 72 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney; brought to you by Fernandes Masonry; we talk with ABC Massachusetts Chairperson and podcast sponsor Vera Vadeboncoeur. Vera is the first woman in ABC Massachusetts chapter history to be appointed to be the Chairperson of the ABC Board. We talked to Vera about how she came to...

Check out Episode 71 of the ABC & GCI Coffee Break Podcast with Allison Jackson, Keyla Rodriguez-Santiago, and Mike Maloney; brought to you by Fernandes Masonry; we talk with ABC Massachusetts member Keith Ronan from Wrap Solutions.  If you are not sure what wrapping a vehicle is, we learn about the process and talk about how Keith can help your company and spread the word about what your company...