Ep. 95 - Adopting Lean Construction Principles
CONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Business Insights For Contractors
Release Date: 08/21/2018
CONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Business Insights For Contractors
Kevin Gray took a leap of faith when he purchased a dying asphalt paving and sealcoating business in 2011. A small business loan, some rundown equipment, and entrepreneurial grit were all they had during the first few years.
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Heath Hanna’s passion for dirt runs deep. He spent the first part of his career working as a Caterpillar dealer instructor before making the leap into starting his own construction business. With some serious work ethic and grit, his company, Contour Mining & Construction, has transformed from startup to one of the largest heavy civil contractors in South Carolina in 9 years.
info_outline Ep. 123: Owning Your Journey with Randy Blount of Blount ContractingCONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Business Insights For Contractors
Randy Blount, president of Arizona-based Blount Contracting grew up around the construction industry, helping at his family’s business during high school and college. When his dad received a cancer diagnosis, Randy was thrust into a leadership role at a young age.
info_outline Ep. 122: Leading with Purpose with Justin Ozinga of OzingaCONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Business Insights For Contractors
Justin Ozinga is president of Ozinga, a fourth-generation family business best known for its red and white striped concrete mixer trucks.
info_outline Ep. 121: Putting People First with Herb Sargent of Sargent CorporationCONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Business Insights For Contractors
Herb R. Sargent is the president and CEO of Sargent Corporation, an infrastructure construction firm based in Maine. Founded by his grandfather Herb E. Sargent in 1926 with a used dump truck and a strong work ethic as his assets, the company now has hundreds of employees owners working in New England and the mid-Atlantic regions. Herb discusses workforce development, the advantages of employee stock ownership plans and the importance of investing in the well-being and prosperity of your people.
info_outline Ep. 120: Creating Opportunities with Jennifer Todd of LMS General ContractorsCONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Business Insights For Contractors
The youngest Black woman to receive California’s CSLB (A) General Engineering license, Jennifer Todd, serves as LMS General Contractors Founder and President. Jennifer heads the company’s management team and is responsible for developing & executing LMS’s strategic growth.
info_outline Ep. 119: Building a Growth Mindset with Brian Hess of The Pavement Group/Top Contractor SchoolCONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Business Insights For Contractors
Brian Hess is shaking things up when it comes to sales, marketing and client relations in the construction industry. At The Pavement Group, Brian’s team takes a data-driven approach to solving customer problems and maintaining the highest level of service. He’s taken what he’s learned and helps other contractors build more successful businesses through Top Contractor School – a training, coaching and community platform.
info_outline Ep. 118: The Cornerstones of Culture with Mikel Bowman of Bowman LegaciesCONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Business Insights For Contractors
Mikel Bowman has been a life coach, pastor, mentor, and culture guru. He has devoted his life to helping others realize their true potential. In this episode Mikel and host Missy Scherber dig into leading with joy and humility, as well as building a culture based on honesty, ethics and respect. Mikel's straightforward approach to everyday problems will help organizations of all sizes usher a great work environment for those in blue collar professions.
info_outline Ep. 117: A Fresh Approach to Leading Construction Teams with Alicia Brentzel of Brex EnterprisesCONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Business Insights For Contractors
Based in Irwin, Pennsylvania, Brex Enterprises is a WBE certified pipeline maintenance and services company founded in 2012 by Alicia Brentzel and her husband AJ.
info_outline Ep. 116: Salvaging the Industry with Ryan Priestly of Priestly Demolition Inc.CONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Business Insights For Contractors
While Priestly Demolition is in the business of tearing things down, the crew’s first job onsite is hunting for treasure. Salvage and sustainability has always been a cornerstone of the business Vic Priestly, the company's founder.
info_outlineLean construction first began roughly 20 years ago; and it developed out of the need for principles and practices for design and management. Today, it can help workflows become more predictable. Michael Carr, president of MOCA’s software products division, Touchplan joins CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio to discuss lean construction, last planner, and how to forecast the future of construction. Carr shares obstacles and benefits to using lean and where the industry needs to go to be successful.