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The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.

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Mar 5, 2024 • 25min

E87: Woman In Construction with Manasi Pitkar - Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies discussed the missing 33%.

Our host Gareth McGlynn sits down with Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies, to discuss women in construction and the missing 33%. Connect with Manasi Pitkar via her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasi-pitkar-dbia-leed-ap-pmp%C2%AE-35289aa/ Thank you for tuning in to The Preconstruction Podcast! Don't miss out on insightful discussions like this one.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 31min

E89: Chris Creasey, VP of National Gaming for Suffolk in Las Vegas

Join our host, Gareth McGlynn, as we dive into a captivating conversation with Chris Creasey, who recently made a significant career move from Tutor Perini to Suffolk, stepping into the role of VP of National Gaming. With over two decades of experience in construction management, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and insider insights into the rapidly evolving gaming industry in Las Vegas. Key Topics: Chris' journey from Estimator to VP of Gaming at Suffolk Importance of Preconstruction and Estimating in Gaming projects Nuances and Challenges of Gaming Construction Value of Suffolk's unique construction management approach to gaming industry clients Importance of Technologies and Trade Partners Managing Speed: Scope, Schedule, and Budget To explore more insights or connect with Chris Creasy, check out his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-creasey-b708a549/ And Gareth's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/ Make sure to catch future episodes of the Preconstruction Podcast for more insightful conversations!
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Feb 19, 2024 • 37min

E91 - Klint Kimball Preconstruction Director at Flintco in Arkansas discusses The Arkansas Art Museum and The Walmart Home Office projects

Klint Kimball, Preconstruction Director & Diversity and Inclusion Council Member at Flintco, sits down with our host, Gareth McGlynn to discuss topics he will be speaking about at Advancing Preconstruction. 1 - High-Quality Training Program for Estimators 2 - Early Procurement on Large Scale Projects 3 - Relationship between Flinko and Alberici 4 - How Preconstruction is made up of 70% Science and 30% Magic 5 - Mass Timber Projects particularly the Arkansas Museum, 100,000 sq. ft. Extension and Walmart Home Office Project, a 350 acre development in Arkansas. Connect with Klint on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klint-kimball-dbia-4079692b/ For more from Gareth McGlynn, visit his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/ Don’t miss out on future episodes of the Preconstruction Podcast for more enlightening discussions!
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Feb 12, 2024 • 40min

E88 Steve Dell'Orto CEO & Founder of ConCntric: The Preconstruction Platform that is transforming the Preconstruction space.

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, welcomes Steve Dell'Orto, CEO & Founder of ConCntric, to the latest episode of The Preconstruction Podcast. Dive into the discussion to learn how Steve, after dedicating 26 years to the construction industry, launched a groundbreaking venture aimed at transforming preconstruction practices. Key Highlights: Why Steve left the construction industry after 26 years to start ConCntric Insight into ConCntric's work on projects like the Golden State Warriors arena, Salesforce Tower, and Facebook's San Fran Park Tower. How ConCntric unifies the preconstruction process with real-time, reliable data. To reach out or connect with Steve Dell'Orto and learn more about his vision for ConCntric, visit his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedellorto/ Tune in for insightful discussions on the future of preconstruction and subscribe for the latest episodes featuring industry leaders.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 37min

E86: Dan Beatty - Senior Director of Estimating at Alberici discuss Heavy Civil construction (Roads & Bridges) with a focus on Estimating

Dan Beatty, Senior Director of Estimating at Alberici Constructors, discusses his 35-year journey in civil construction, the growing popularity of design-build projects in heavy civil, the go-no-go strategy, successful changes in estimating processes, the importance of workforce development and mentoring, and the need for a mindset change in construction towards soft skills like emotional intelligence and communication.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 25min

E85: Ivo Brook - Brand Director at Hansen Wade discussed Advancing Preconstruction - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Join our host, Gareth McGlynn, as he welcomes Ivo Brook, Brand Director at Hanson Wade, to discuss the upcoming Advancing Preconstruction 2023 event in Denver, Colorado, from May 1st to May 3rd. In this episode, they cover: Hanson Wade's Growth: Brief insights into the company's expansion. Conference Evolution: Advancing Preconstruction's impactful nine-year journey. Benefits for Professionals: The conference's value to contractors, owners, architects, and subcontractors. Denver 2023 Expectations: Sneak peek into the upcoming developments and key announcements. Exclusive Podcast Announcement: A special reveal awaits our listeners, in partnership with Advancing Preconstruction. Remember use Discount Code: PODCAST10 to receive a 10% discount at checkout. Register for Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver go to: https://ter.li/n5hwa0 The full Advancing Preconstruction event guide can be accessed here: https://ter.li/ankopp You can get in touch with Ivo Brook via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivobrook/ Stay updated on the latest in preconstruction. Subscribe, like, and share with your peers!
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Jan 15, 2024 • 39min

E84: Michael Pritt - Preconstruction Director discusses CM@Risk, GC's marketing to clients through Social Media and much much more

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Michael Pritt, the Preconstruction Director at Thomas Construction Group, whom he met at the Advancing Preconstruction Summit last year in Phoenix, Arizona. Michael Pritt has a diverse background, including running a family construction business, owning a plastics business, and holding various roles in the construction industry. Discussed during the podcast are the following: Construction Management (CM) at risk in the public sector. Negotiated projects transitioning from hard bid in the private sector. The significance of general contractors using social media for marketing and client acquisition. Industry discussions on behavioral health, medical, and senior living projects across the U.S. Insights into the growth and expansion strategies of Thomas Construction. You can connect with Michael via: Email: mpritt@thomasconstructiongroup.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pritt-8a52656/ Enjoy and stay tuned for more thrilling Preconstruction episodes on the way!
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Dec 5, 2023 • 31min

E81: Brett Backus (COO) & Cameron Delahoussaye (Chief Estimator) from Eleven Western Builders

In this episode, we're picking up the conversation from Precon World 2023 in Dallas, where our host Gareth McGlynn had the opportunity to catch up with Brett Backus, COO, and Cameron Delahoussaye, Chief Estimator, from Eleven Western Builders. Discussion points include: The distinct differences between the art and science of estimating . The shift from Excel to the Destiny platform, focusing on the implementation phase. How to achieve 97% client retention rate. Growing 51% over the last two years, the pluses and minuses. For those looking to connect with Brett and Cameron, you can find them on LinkedIn - Brett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-backus/ Cameron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-delahoussaye-307376188/ Thanks for listening. Make sure to subscribe to receive the latest episodes of The Preconstruction Podcast every week.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 14min

E83: Jim Murphy - Preconstruction Executive at Truebeck Construction in San Francisco Bay Area

Our host, Gareth McGlynn sat down with Jim Murphy the Preconstruction Executive at Truebeck Construction during PreconWorld 2023. Jarred Hall (Data Engineer), Kalie Ward (Preconstruction Executive) They discussed: - The Importance of Dashboards - The transition from Sage Timberline to Beck Technology Destini - Reorganizing Data - Assemblies and Dashboard, why its important - Presenting reports to clients through Destini - Preconstruction Teams are set up differently: What makes Truebeck so special. - 30 Preconstruction professionals including a Data team: CTI Team Construction Technology Innovation. I hope you enjoyed this episode, as always please like, share and subscribe. If you have any follow up questions please reach out to Jim, Jarred and Kalie via there LinkedIn profiles below: Jim Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-murphy-9346424?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app Kalie Ward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalie-ward-919b1b1?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app Jarred Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarredahall?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app
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Nov 28, 2023 • 25min

E82: Grant Stucker - The Quarter Back who played in Div 1 College Football with 12 years with Saunders who is now Strategic Acc Exec with Beck Technologies

Another episode from Precon World 2023 folks! It's none other than Grant Stucker, the Quarter back come Preconstruction leader. Discussed on the podcast: - What it was like playing Quarterback in front of 70,000+ in college - The skills he learned from Football and still uses today - Understanding how to build resilience - His journey through Colorado State University - Burnout: It's real and important to see the signs - Making the transition from Preconstruction Manager to Preconstruction Technology - And much much more. Enjoy and if you have any follow up questions please reach out to Grant at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-stucker-babba258?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app  Enjoy and remember to subscribe, like and share this episode.

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