Voice of Construction

As AGC San Diego prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027, hosts Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner sit down with Mike Furby, President of Marathon Construction Corporation, to reflect on a lifetime in construction and a century of industry leadership. Mike shares stories from more than 45 years in heavy civil and marine construction, his family's deep ties to AGC, and why he's passionate...

In Episode 17 of Voice of Construction, AGC San Diego CEO Eddie Sprecco and Executive Vice President Dustin Steiner break down the latest local election results and what they could mean for infrastructure, public policy and the construction industry. They discuss key races, ballot measures, Sacramento developments and workforce issues, including cumulative trauma claims. The conversation also high...

What do military readiness, infrastructure investment, workforce development, and construction have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of the Voice of Construction Podcast, hosts Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner sit down with David Boone, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) and retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral. David shares stories from his remarka...

On Episode 15 of the Voice of Construction podcast, Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner sit down with Azahalia Valdez Rosas and Alex Phillips from Future Construction Leaders to discuss how they’re introducing the next generation to careers in construction through hands-on learning, mentorship, and workforce development programs. From sold-out girls construction camps and middle school programs to in...

In Episode 14 of the Voice of Construction Podcast, we sit down with Chris Cate, former San Diego City Councilmember and current CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, advocacy, and the future of the region. Now about a year into his role at the Chamber, Chris shares how he’s reshaping the organization with a clear and bold philosophy: bei...

Episode 13 of the Voice of Construction Podcast features Jason Mordhorst, President of Hazard Construction and 2026 President of AGC San Diego. With over two decades at Hazard, Jason shares the story behind one of San Diego’s longest-standing infrastructure contractors and the evolution of the industry over the past century. The conversation covers everything from major transportation projects and...

Episode 12 of the Voice of Construction Podcast features Aimee Faucett, CEO of the Building Industry Association of San Diego. With a background at City Hall and as former Chief of Staff to Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Aimee brings a unique perspective on the region’s housing challenges. She explains why today’s housing crisis is really a policy crisis, and how regulation, CEQA, and local decision-makin...

Episode 11 of the Voice of Construction Podcast dives into the future of infrastructure in Southern California with guest Jon Switalski, Executive Director of Rebuild SoCal Partnership. From his roots in a working-class Detroit community to leading major advocacy efforts across California, Jon shares how policy, funding, and collaboration shape the built environment. This conversation explores cri...

In Episode 10 of the Voice of Construction podcast, we welcome Ilka De León for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, advocacy, and the importance of industry engagement. Ilka shares insights from her experience working at the intersection of government, infrastructure, and construction, highlighting how relationships, communication, and policy awareness shape the future of the industry. The...

In Episode 9 of the Voice of Construction podcast, Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner recap a busy start to the year and highlight AGC San Diego’s growing presence across the region. From partnerships with the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and SDMAC’s WEST Conference to Chamber leadership transitions and renewed momentum at the Taxpayers Association, Eddie and Dustin break down why relationship-build...

This week, while Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner recover from their respective illnesses, we’re bringing back a timely ‘best of’ episode of the Voice of Construction podcast. In this re-release of Episode 5, Eddie and Dustin take a deep dive into more than 30 years of infrastructure ballot measures - from the origins of TransNet to SANDAG reforms, shifting voter thresholds, and lessons learned fr...

In Episode 7 of the Voice of Construction podcast, hosts Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner sit down with Thomas L. Brown, President of Sierra Pacific West, Inc. and immediate past President of AGC of America. Tom shares his journey from young contractor to national industry leader, highlights landmark San Diego projects, and reflects on decades of involvement with AGC, workforce development, and ap...

In Episode 6 of the Voice of Construction podcast, Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner welcome Mike McManus, AGC’s Director of Engineering Construction and Industry Relations, for the debut of the new segment, “Ask an Engineer.” Mike draws on his 36-year career at Caltrans to share behind-the-scenes insight on major San Diego freeway projects, missing on-ramps, agency decision-making, and what contra...

In Episode 5 of the Voice of Construction podcast, Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner take a deep dive into San Diego’s history of infrastructure ballot measures and what they mean for the future of construction funding. From the origins of TransNet to shifting voter thresholds, SANDAG reforms, and the evolving role of citizen-led initiatives, the discussion breaks down why passing transportation an...

In this episode of the Voice of Construction, Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner sit down with Colin Parent, CEO of Circulate San Diego, for a discussion on San Diego’s biggest infrastructure and housing challenges. Colin breaks down the barriers slowing transit projects, the permitting gridlock driving up costs, and the smart policy solutions needed to make building homes easier across California....

In this episode of the Voice of Construction podcast, Eddie Sprecco and Dustin Steiner break down a full slate of news shaping San Diego’s construction industry. We recap Monday Morning Quarterback, celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday, and analyze the impacts of recent off-year election results, including how Prop 50 could reshape California’s congressional map. Then we cover SDSU’s newly e...

In Episode 2 of The Voice of Construction, AGC San Diego CEO Eddie Sprecco recaps the latest construction headlines, from California’s stalled defect litigation reform to Governor Newsom’s zoning shakeup under SB 79. He also highlights the 2025 Build San Diego Awards, key policy updates from the Joint Legislative Meeting, and upcoming industry events. Then, meet Adrianna Lopez, AGC’s new Director...

In the premiere episode of the Voice of Construction Podcast, AGC San Diego CEO Eddie Sprecco and VP of Government Affairs Dustin Steiner break down everything you need to know about what’s happening across the industry, from project labor agreements and federal DBE updates to Prop 50’s redistricting debate and the latest local events. They also highlight standout AGC member achievements, communit...