The Build Zone Podcast - A Construction Podcast

In this episode we chat with Caio Torres, National Craft Champion from ABC member firm Medford Wellington.  Caio has a tremendous social media following and shares what it's like to work in the trades for his followers to help represent to the younger generation what it is like to be a modern tradesperson, and gives advice on what will help you get ahead in the industry.  We also hit on...

In this episode we talk about the internet craze that you see all over your social media feeds, Wordle!  Dan tries Wordle for the first time, live on the podcast.  We are also joined by Alison Morant from the ABC Insurance Trust, who discusses how members can take advantage of this fantastic member benefit.  We also hit on upcoming GCI training offerings, The Spring Fling & Student...

In this episode Mike, Allison, and Dan are joined by Megan Banks and Leanne Sickles of ABC MA member firm, Notch Mechanical Constructors.  As we wrap up Women in Construction Month, Megan and Leanne talk about their roles as Project Managers at Notch, what you need to know as a PM in the industry, and their journey throughout the construction industry to this point in their careers.  You...

In this episode Allison, Mike, and Dan are joined by Adam Haywood of ABC MA member firm, Premier Power, who recently earned the distinct honor of being named the 2022 ABC National Craft Professional of the Year at the ABC National Convention in San Antonio, Texas.  Adam shares what it was like to go through the judging process, his reaction to being named the Craft Professional of the Year, a...

On this week's episode Dan and our special guest host, Keyla Rogriguez-Santiago who is  GCI's newest employee, are joined by Luiza Mills, Senior Vice President of Interstate Electrical Services.  Luiza also serves as the Chairperson of the Gould Construction Institute Board for 2022.  We get into how she got into the industry, advice she has for young women wanting to get into the c...

As we continue to celebrate Women in Construction Month, Allison, Mike, and Dan are joined by Jennifer Landon, V.P. of Education and Workforce Development from ABC NH/VT and Catherine Schoenenberger, former President of the National Association of Women in Construction.  They share their perspective on women in the construction field, and why it's important for young women to want to pursue a...

In this episode Allison, Mike, and Dan are joined by Ellen Dorian of long-time ABC MA member firm, The Dorian Group, as we kick off Women in Construction Month.  Ellen talks about the importance of building relationships in your professional life, her long history of working with ABC, and the various offerings that her firm has worked to produce with ABC and GCI as a benefit to our membership...

In this episode Allison, Mike, and Dan are joined by Seth and Mary Chisholm of new ABC MA member firm, Skilled Trade Partners, who talk about how their firm sets themselves apart from other tradesperson staffing firms and what they are doing to ensure that their workforce is properly trained and how they're keeping them safe on the job site .  You don't want to miss this week's edition! -- &n...

In this episode Allison, Mike, and Dan are joined by Mark Winterer from new ABC MA member, Recover Green Roofs, who talks all about the innovative techniques that Recover Green Roofs uses to transform commercial and residential rooftops into usable green space including gardens and rooftop farms.  Mark talks about the project they did at Fenway Park and what they have in their sights for the...

In this episode Allison, Mike, and Dan are joined by John Ryan from the OSHA Training Institute at Keene State College who tells all about the offerings from the OSHA Institute, their partnership with the Gould Construction Institute, and how we need to shed the stigma of OSHA being a "four letter word" in the AEC industry.  You don't want to miss this week's edition! --  Thanks to our p...

In this episode Allison, Mike, and Dan are joined by Andy Coull and Mark Sargent from JM Coull, Inc. who talk about the challenges they encountered during the life cycle of the Excellence in Construction Award winning "Web Industries Project Enterprise" project that helped to bring COVID test kits to market in an incredibly short time frame.  Andy and Mark reflect on working under a tight dea...

In this episode Mike, Allison, and Dan are joined by Ken Tyburski from Notch Mechanical Constructors who talks about the ABC MA Excellence in Construction Award winning Thermo Fisher Scientific: POROS Suite Expansion Project and the challenges Notch encountered to finalize the project in just five months and the importance of what winning an Excellence Award means to ABC member firms.  You do...

On this week's episode Mike, Allison, and Dan are joined by Brian Meldrum, Mike DiBacco, and Matt Chartier from member firm DECCO, Inc. who discuss the incredible Excellence in Construction Award winning project, Lonza "Project Peregrine" that helped the Modern COVID-19 Vaccine come to market and the challenges that came with it.  We are also joined by ABC MA's Director of Workforce Developme...

Sponsored by Milwaukee Tools - On this week's episode Mike, Allison, and Dan are joined by Cindy Stevens, Professor with the School of Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology who has partnered with the Gould Construction Institute to produce the Introduction to Project Management workshop where attendees will gain the tools to plan, implement, and manage projects during the entire life cyc...

Sponsored by Milwaukee Tools - On this week's episode Mike and Dan are joined by Tim Foley and Kevin Culbert from Milwaukee Tools who talk about the exciting innovations that Milwaukee has rolled out recently and the efforts that Milwaukee is making to progress the construction industry and the up and coming skilled trades people.  You don't want to miss this week's edition! --- Support this...

Sponsored by Milwaukee Tools - On this week's episode Mike, Allison, and Dan are joined by GCI teacher Paul Asselin, GCI's winner fo the 2021 Paul MacDonald Teacher of the Year Award, who shares some insight into what he's seeing in the young craft professionals that are coming up and the future of the industry.  You don't want to miss this week's edition! --- Support this podcast: https://po...

Sponsored by Milwaukee Tools - On this week's episode Mike, Allison, and Dan are joined by Amr Rafaat, Windover Construction's Vice President of VDC & Technology .  We talk all about the cutting edge technological innovations that Windover is implementing on their job sites, and how those helped them take home two Excellence in Construction Awards in this year's competition.  You don't w...

Sponsored by Milwaukee Tools - On this week's episode Mike, Allison, and Dan recap the Local Craft Championship and talk with Competition Judges, Competitors, reps from our sponsor Milwaukee Tools, and other ABC members at the Local Craft Championship.  You don't want to miss this week's edition! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abcgcicoffeebreak/support

Presented by Milwaukee Tools - On this week's episode Mike, Allison, and Dan are joined by ABC MA's Membership Director, Venus Williams, who highlights the recent Membership Drive as ABC MA works towards 500 member companies.  They are also joined by ABC MA's Director of Workforce Development, Steve Sullivan as he discusses some of the great workforce initiatives that he is working on to get...

ABC and the Gould Construction Institute are launching "Coffee Break," a new podcast hosted by ABC Director of Programs, Events & Marketing Dan Gearin, GCI Instructor Liaison Director Mike Maloney, and Gould Marketing and Communications Coordinator Allison Jackson that will focus on construction industry trends; news from ABC and GCI; and upcoming programs, events, and training offerings. Dan, Mik...