

Mass Construction Show
Joe Kelly
I'd like to welcome you to Mass Construction Show where we talk about all things construction with a bit of a local (Massachusetts) bias. Covering Real Estate Development, Code, Risk Management, Technology and anything else construction. Glad to have you!
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May 4, 2021 • 46min
The Wife
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show I sit down with Karen Kelly to discuss changes we've made in our lives to improve our health and the health of the environment. Enjoy the Show!
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Apr 27, 2021 • 33min
Laws Shouldn't Supersede the Code
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we sit down with Mike Yanovitch and discuss:
Hierarchy of regulations.
What is a stretch code?
and why we shouldn't use laws to supersede the building code
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Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 3min
Andrew Whelton: Water and Worker Safety
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we sit down with Andrew Whelton, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University to discuss the challenges around water quality, Cured-in-Place Piping CIPP in particular. We cover both the potential worker and public safety issues around installing CIPP in our communities as well as the solutions. As Andrew and I were in the process of scheduling this show a very sad but timely story was published about Brett Morrow's death. Please read it to learn about the potential issues at hand. Enjoy the Show.
Center for Plumbing Safety
CIPP Safety
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Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 18min
Dan Connolly: Starting BLOCK Builders
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we speak with Dan about starting a new business, developing a culture built on relationships, Dan’s approach to getting involved in the industry and close out with what could surprisingly be the most interested part of our conversation. Enjoy the Show!
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Mar 23, 2021 • 18min
Mass Construction News
Mass Construction Show News: Covering trends in the commercial construction industry.
Tax rebates proposed to help get more data centers built in eastern Connecticut
https://www.theday.com/article/20210303/nws01/210309810
Salt Lake City becomes first jurisdiction to approve new off-site construction codes
https://www.builderonline.com/building/code/salt-lake-city-becomes-first-jurisdiction-to-approve-new-off-site-construction-codes_o
New DPR research and development facility will promote prefab, research, workforce development and technology
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/new-dpr-facility-will-promote-prefab-research-and-technology/596070/
Volkswagen shows dramatic increases in ability to recycle EV batteries
https://electriccarsreport.com/2021/03/volkswagen-shows-off-a-new-way-to-recycle-and-reuse-ev-batteries/
https://www.waste360.com/mag/waste_japanese_recycling_law
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Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 9min
Dan Charest, JC&A: BD, Tech Adoption & Time Management
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we speak with Dan about a mix bag of topics Including JC&A’s approach to Business Development, Tech adoption for a Mid-size company, and Time management as a construction professional. Hopefully you'll find Dan and JC&A's approach interesting and helpful. Enjoy the Show!
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Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 41min
Building Resiliency in our Homes, Buildings & Communities w. Greg Garvin
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we discuss a recent article by Greg Garvin where he lays out how we can build resiliency in our homes, buildings and communities. We also discuss what we're doing in our own lives to increase resiliency for our families. Enjoy The Show!
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Feb 16, 2021 • 56min
Superintendent Management Styles
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show, Stephanie Crepreau of BOND Building Construction and Danielle Crafford of Gilbane Building Company are back and the three of us discuss our management styles as superintendents and what we've seen from others we've worked with. Stephanie and Danielle field some listener questions too. Enjoy the show!
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Feb 9, 2021 • 1h
Chuck Borstel, VP of Safety & Regulatory Compliance at Commodore Builders
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we speak with Chuck Borstel of Commodore Builders. It’s rare that we come across a unique position in our industry but I believe Commodore Builders now has a role that fits the bill. The position of Safety and Regulatory Compliance combines Job safety, Public safety, permitting, government, public and utility affairs all into one Risk Management role. We discuss how this position brings value to the clients and leads to successful projects. While covering the impact that permitting, safety, utilities and compliance has on our jobs. Enjoy the show!
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Jan 20, 2021 • 1h 12min
Intersection of Energy, Health & Buildings: Arch Energy
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we speak with Steven Burke, Todd McCabe & Kailash Viswanathan of Arch Energy a division of Consigli Construction.
Arch is leading the way by looking at alternative energy combined with healthy and sustainable buildings as a way to produce a better product for their clients.
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