Mass Construction Show

Matt Bourque, a fire protection engineer and author of Fire Prevention in Modern Construction, explores the practical challenges of construction fire safety. He discusses NFPA 241, hot-work permits, fire watches, contractor coordination, and why owners must lead site-wide planning. The conversation also examines lithium-ion battery storage, electric vehicle charging risks, and keeping buildings safe long after construction ends.

Jim Tranghese, founder of True North Construction, and Dan Connolly, founder of Block Builders, reflect on five years of building Massachusetts GCs. They discuss surviving a tighter market, chasing complex projects, bonding capacity, expanding into Rhode Island, and keeping teams productive during delays. They also unpack the hidden weight of HR, cash flow, sales, and relentless competition, plus the rewards of growing strong companies.

Dr. Michael Kelly joins the Mass Construction Show to discuss bitcoin mining and how you can use energy twice and make your own money doing it!Dr. Michael J. KellyBitstorian, & Lecturer of Religious Studies, Binghamton University Tocqueville Fellow, Mercator Center @George Mason Uni, & Bitcoin ParkDirector of Education, Bitcoin Discovery CenterFounding Editor, Bitcoin Review of BooksPast Senior Fellow, Bitcoin Policy Institute Fulbright Ireland Scholar, & CNY Board MemberFounding Editor, Visigothic SymposiaFounding Editor, Gracchi Books

Seth Zeren, a real estate developer and educator who runs Armory Management and teaches city-building, discusses what it means to be a city builder. He explains the conductor-like role of generalists who coordinate architects, planners, officials and builders. They cover gaps in education, apprenticeship-style training, practical schools and how interdisciplinary learning can reshape cities.

Why aren't permit fees clear? It's a code problem.Thanks to Citywide Contracting not only an excellent Construction Manager but also a self perform and millworker manufacturer that can meet all your needs.Enjoy the show!Follow the Mass Construction Show here:LinkedinInstagramTwitterFacebookTikTok

Dan Kupferschmid, a construction professional and general superintendent at Callahan Construction Managers, revisits a Wakefield project that finished months early. He discusses visual scheduling, trade-partner collaboration, Takt planning, just-in-time materials, punch lists, and the challenges of gaining buy-in. The conversation also explores lessons-learned training, company culture, breaking down silos, and his move into a broader leadership role.

In this episode I have a live Life Coaching session for you to hear yourself. Is it a scam? you decide. Thanks to TJ Canada for working with me on this episode.TJ Canada - Coaching for MenThanks to Citywide Contracting not only an excellent Construction Manager but also a self perform and millwork manufacturer that can meet all your needs. Enjoy the show!Follow the Mass Construction Show here:LinkedinInstagramTwitterFacebookTikTok

Thanks to Citywide Contracting not only an excellent Construction Manager but also a self perform builder and millworker manufacturer that can meet all your needs. Enjoy the show!Follow the Mass Construction Show here:LinkedinInstagramTwitterFacebookTikTok

Todays episode was a call with Chris Huston VP of Preconstruction and Johnny Illick CEO at ReArch that was meant to be a brainstorming session that I was recording for note taking purposes but when it was all said and done I thought it was some great content and a nice peak behind the curtain of how ReArch operates and the current market conditions of VT, NH and bit of MA.Thanks to Citywide Contracting not only an excellent Construction Manager but also a self perform contractor and millworker manufacturer that can meet all your needs.Enjoy the show!Follow the Mass Construction Show here:LinkedinInstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokPurchase at -> TeeSpring

Every Wednesday morning we're live on Instagram, YouTube, FB and X. The regulars wanted a get together so we made it happen. It was a ton of fun.Thanks to Citywide Contracting not only an excellent Construction Manager but also a self perform builder and millworker manufacturer that can meet all your needs.Enjoy the show!Follow the Mass Construction Show here:LinkedinInstagramTwitterFacebookTikTok