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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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Jan 12, 2021 • 1h 6min
Understanding Schedules w/ Bill Perry of J.S. Held
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show Bill and I dig deep on the how and why of building schedules. As well as topics such as: Resource Loading, Bid Risk Assessments, Change Management, and what to do to prevent costly litigation. Consider this a masterclass in great construction controls. Enjoy the Show!
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Jan 5, 2021 • 57min
James McDonagh: Causeway Contracting
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we discuss what it was like when James and co-owner Stephen McCarthy first brought Causeway Contracting into existence, what they learned in the process and what they see in their future. This episode will be good for anyone interested in what it takes to bring a subcontracting company to life. Enjoy the show.
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Dec 15, 2020 • 36min
NFPA 241 Upcoming Changes w/ Lt. Towski
This episode of the Mass Construction Show is a conversation with Lt. Chris Towski of Cambridge Fire Dept who is a Principle Member of the NFPA 241 Technical Committee. Chris and I discuss what future editions of the standard will look like.
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Dec 9, 2020 • 10min
Farm Centric Developments
The trend of wellness through urban planning and zoning continues to come about and I bet it is just the beginning. Enjoy the show!
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Nov 30, 2020 • 1h 26min
Making a difference: Basement Try.be
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Nov 10, 2020 • 59min
Construction Trends Panel w/NEREJ
This episode of the Mass Construction Show is audio from a recent panel discussion with the New England Real Estate Journal. I felt some worthy topics were:
What you need to know about force majeure moving forward.
Prefabrication approaches and how to contract prefab.
Company communication efforts.
Data around employee retention.
Panelist were: Ron Ciotti of Hinckley Allen, Steven Kelly of Timberline Construction Corp. and Luiza Mills of Interstate Electrical Services
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Nov 5, 2020 • 20min
Is Concrete in Trouble?
In this episode of the Mass Construction Show we discuss the future of concrete. Is the pressure from the sand shortage, CO2 emissions, and the growth of Mass Timber going to put pressure on concrete and eat into its marketshare? Enjoy the Show.
Here are some links referenced in the show
Tracing Sand
Carbon Capture
Non Fines Concrete
General Concrete is Bad Article (lol)
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Oct 28, 2020 • 4min
MC Insights: Where OPMs can bring value to construction projects
If you like what Bill Held has to say check out the full episode here.
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Oct 27, 2020 • 9min
Is Pex Piping Bad for You?
This Mass Construction Show is from a video by Dr. Anthony Jay about Pex piping. As you know we talk a lot about Wellness and Sustainability in construction but we need to take a good look at materials we’re using to make sure they’re not having negative affect to our health.
Andrew Whelton and the center for plumbing safety is also worth checking out
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Oct 6, 2020 • 1h 17min
Refining a company for success with Andrew Colameta
In today’s episode of the Mass Construction Show we have Andy back to discuss how Sterling Construction has progressed since we first spoke. We covered:
Efficiencies in De-scoping and Bid forms through De-Scoping
Closing out the month
Closing out the job
Growing the company from withing
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