Intro

Clay Shumake, Preconstruction Manager at Gates Construction Co., joins Gareth McGlynn on The Preconstruction Podcast to share practical insights from his experience across electrical and masonry trades.

Discussion Highlights:

• The art of masonry construction.

• The importance of communication when dealing with subcontractors.

• All the secrets of dealing with a masonry contractor as a GC.

• Clay’s electrical background and why he made the switch

• Why tariffs are causing huge problems with veneer types.

• Preconstruction technology and its practical uses.

• Solutions to keep out water in existing buildings and renovation projects.

Clay shares real-world experience across trades, offering value to anyone involved in the early phases of construction planning.

For further questions or follow up, you can reach Clay via:

Email: clay.shumake@gatesconstco.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-shumake-7b5a52151/