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The Preconstruction Podcast tells the story of Preconstruction Innovation within Commercial Construction throughout the US. We will be traveling the country speaking with Preconstruction innovators, Estimating geniuses, and national leaders within Technology, General Contractors, Architects, Owners, and Subcontractors to hear their Preconstruction success stories.
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Miami's real estate market is one of the most dynamic in the country. Join host Mark Zilbert to keep tabs on just about everything happening in Miami and South Florida, and news that both residents and visitors will find compelling and interesting. Part of The Zilbert Network.
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The Extra Mile

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Tune in to The Extra Mile presented by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Co-hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft take listeners inside the world of transportation infrastructure in Mississippi.
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Helping people find a better career, better life style, and better mind set. Not enough people are aware of the opportunities in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industries! There is NO OTHER industry that offers such a broad spectrum of career paths with such high probabilities of substantial wealth. While most people think of the industry as "boots and jeans" working for "slave wages". Very few people are aware that most skilled trades people make well over $100,000 per year ...
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Toronto's Pre-Construction Condo and Multifamily real estate Investment show. Toronto's pre-construction and multifamily investment market is a treasure trove for investors seeking lucrative investment returns. With a dynamic and ever-evolving cityscape, there are infinite possibilities for those willing to dive deep into Toronto's billion-dollar landscape. Through the insightful podcasts Billion-Dollar Landscape and James Fields’ expert guidance, investors can uncover the secrets of success ...
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In this episode, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Mike Mallon, Director of Preconstruction at Suffolk Construction, to explore a range of topics that are shaping the future of preconstruction within Mission Critical projects: Key Discussion Points: - Graduating in 2016 from Northeastern University - Started as a Scheduler (Co-op) - Mentorship with Cha…
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MDOT Director of Preconstruction - Program Management Trudi Loflin joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about her long career at the agency and break down what her current role entails, among other topics. Show intro, introducing MDOT Director of Preconstruction - Program Management Trudi Loflin – 00:36 Trudi's background and coming to MDOT – 01:2…
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Will A.I. or Robots steal jobs from hard working professionals in construction? The answer is "not anytime soon"! Listen to this episode for the main reasons why, where technology is actually helping humans improve their work experience, and what A.I. experts actually see for the future of construction! What is the Construction Mentor Podcast? This…
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In this episode, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Hamzah Shanbari, Director of Innovation at Haskell, to explore a range of topics that are shaping the future of preconstruction and innovation in the industry. Key Discussion Points: Paperless Builders: Hamzah’s latest book is now available. Construction Technology: The why, what, and how of applying t…
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How real is population collapse and what does that mean for you? In this episode we talk about the reality of population collapse and how that effects the job market. With a decreasing supply and increasing demand, HUGE salary increases are projected for the foreseeable future. Make sure you are aware, your children are aware, and make sure you edu…
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Our host, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Brent Darnell, Owner of Brent Darnell International, to discuss Brent’s journey and insights into the construction industry. Key Discussion Points: Brent's background, his journey growing up in a construction family. Why did he choose mechanical engineering? How we can fix the "People Issue's" in construction…
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In this episode we sit down with Aaron Moore. Aaron is a project manager for MBA Construction and is currently working on a new development in Asheville North Carolina. Asheville is the epicenter of destruction after Hurricane Helene. Aaron gives us an update… what it was like in the days leading up to the hurricane, what has happened since, and wh…
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Gareth McGlynn chats with Jim Driscoll, Director of Preconstruction at Kadean Construction, to discuss all things preconstruction. Key Points: Jim's transition from Director of Operations to Director of Preconstruction Delivery methods and design-build in healthcare and industrial projects Building teams through recruitment and internships And a lo…
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Secretary of State Michael Watson joined The Extra Mile Podcast to preview the November 5 election from his office's standpoint, provide updates on the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office initiatives, shoutout a certain Covington County-based eatery, and more. Show intro, introducing MS Secretary of State Michael Watson – 00:36 Election Day Pre…
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and with two more hurricanes on their way in the Gulf Of Mexico we sit down to discuss 7 ways to make your jobsite ready to survive a hurricane... and really any storm or disaster. Two years ago I had to learn these things on the fly as hurricane Ian approached us in Florida. Don't learn things the hard way! Li…
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7 Unanswered Prayers that lead to my success in construction. In this episode I give a glimpse into my story. Particularly how 7 unanswered prayers wound up playing in my favor in the long run. If you feel like you have an unfair start in life, or like things aren’t going your way, or like you’ve failed and ruined your future… not of those things a…
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Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Rod Miller the Director of Preconstruction at Big D Construction to discuss: - Arizona State University - CM with Construction Estimating - How relationships with design partners has changed - How to leverage Data to increase success - FREE CON vs Preconstruction Services - When will we see the first Chief Prec…
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In this episode we talk about contractors who lie. It can be difficult for a young person, or new person, in construction management to tell when contractors and subcontractors aren't telling the truth, or need to be challenged. It is important to know how to identify this situation and to know what to do about it! What is the Construction Mentor P…
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Speaker of the House Jason White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to preview his Tax Reform Policy Summit on September 24, among other topics. Show intro, introducing MS Speaker of the House Jason White – 00:26 First Legislative Session as the Speaker – 01:27 Biggest Accomplishments of Session/Since Session Ended – 02:46 The Speaker's Public Policy Su…
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Our host, Gareth McGlynn sat down with Josh Mensinger the VP of Integrated Solutions @ DIRTT discusses: - DIRTT the physical products - DIRTT Digital Tools - Total Design Freedom - Greater Certainty of Cost - Target market for DIRTT - The Cove Product - Multi trade prefabricated solutions - and much much more Enjoy folks and connect with Josh here:…
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Mississippi Book Festival Executive Director Ellen Daniels joined The Extra Mile Podcast to preview the September 14 event, talk panelists and provide her own personal book recommendations. Show intro – 00:29 Meet Mississippi Book Festival Executive Director Ellen Daniels – 00:58 Recording on location at Mississippi Author Eudora Welty's House in B…
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This week is suicide prevention week in the construction industry. Did you know that you are 5.5 times more likely to die from suicide as a person in construction than on the jobsite? Did you also know that you are 4 times more likely to die from suicide than the general population? Don’t worry, it is not something you can “catch” and it is not the…
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Our host Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Dustin DeVan the CEO of Ediphi to discuss: - His Building Connected journey from 2012 - Why did he want to disrupt construction? - What is Ediphi's connection with Suffolk - The lessons learnt from Building Connected that will help with Ediphi - How good is Ediphi and what can Estimators expect - The importanc…
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The modern avatar for a construction worker is fat, and out of shape. We picture a large man with a flannel shirt and his butt crack hanging out of his pants. It does not have to be that way! In this episode we bring in the The "Benchin Bricky" to talk about how he stays in shape as a mason in the UK, how he became a mason, and how much you can mak…
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Enjoy this conversation at Advancing Preconstruction when our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Stacie Ramos to discuss: - AP 2024 and the benefits - KCI as a Civil & Commercial Contractor - Selecting a Technology CRM And Bid Solicitation tool - How they bid with HCSS on the commercial side - The importance of Business Development in Preconstructio…
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MDOT Assistant Chief Engineer - Field Operations Janie Bass joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about her role at the agency, the capacity project program, women in engineering and more. Show intro – 00:31 Janie Bass' background at MDOT – 01:18 The MDOT Internship – 05:50 Under the Field Operations Umbrella – 06:38 Women in Transportation – 10:00…
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Before you decide what college you would like attend and before you decide what career you would like to pursue, you must evaluate the cost of the education vs the salary this will enable you to make. What does a college tuition cost? What will the student loan cost you each month for 30 years until it is paid off? How does the student loan interes…
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Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Kiki McCartney to discuss: - Changing careers and choosing construction - Going back to get her Bachelors in Construction Management at Louisiana State University - The front end activities she enjoys as a Precon Engineer - Maximising her first 6 months in the job - The Importance of Networking in Preconstructi…
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What is “Precon” and why is it so important. Precon, or preconstruction, is the single most impactful influence on the outcome of a project, both in the schedule and the bottom line. Meet Andy Leek, Head Of Product at ConCntric. Andy shares his career path, through college and into the Design world, then to the contracting world, and how all of his…
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Join Gareth McGlynn as he talks to Manasi Pitkar, Senior Director of Preconstruction at McCarthy Building Companies, during the APC 2024 event in Denver, CO. They discuss Manasi's insights on enhancing preconstruction processes through standardized operations. Discussion Highlights: Developing robust SOPs to ensure consistent service delivery and i…
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MDOT Director of the Office of Intermodal Planning and Highway Operations Jim Willis joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about his role at the agency, multimodal funding, the benefits of working at MDOT and more. Show intro – 00:30 Jim Willis background – 01:20 Legacy of Charles Carr, former Multimodal Director at MDOT for 40+ years – 03:55 Momen…
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Time for a job report! In this episode we bring in George Arnold, a recruiter in the construction industry. George shares insights about the construction jobs market across North America and the United Kingdom! We cover what states are hot for construction jobs, and which are not, how many apprenticeships are available across the country, how do yo…
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Guest: Tyler McCann at 3PM local time Company: The Stellar Company Position: Preconstruction Manager - Discussion points are: Texas Tech University Construction Engineering degree - How good was it? Tylers journey from Steel Detailer, to ops role, to estimator and now Precon Manager. The importance of a diverse varied background. Why Titles should …
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In this episode we sit down with Eric Helitzer, Founder of SubBase. Eric shares his story which started in concrete subcontracting. There he recognized a giant need in the construction industry which inspired him found a tech start-up called SubBase. SubBase is a platform that is streamlining the MOST CIRITCAL aspect of construction, the procuremen…
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Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Aaron Jech Preconstruction Manager at Manhattan to discuss: - His journey into Preconstruction from a young age through Oklahoma University into Preconstruction. - Project Controls and what his role looks like on a daily basis. - The Oklahoma construction market, from stadiums, high rise towers to training faci…
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We sit down with Luke Hansen, CEO of CompanyCam. Luke shares his story growing up in the residential roofing world and how he got an idea to revolutionize the construction industry, especially for small contractors. Luke developed an app to help coordinate and document construction projects in a way that is practically hands free. With Over 200,000…
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Join Gareth McGlynn as he engages with Taimoor Khan, VP of Preconstruction at Satterfield & Pontikes, to explore key aspects of leadership and the critical mindset needed for success in the industry. Key Discussion Points: 1. What is Leadership? Leadership in the context of preconstruction. 2. Emotional Intelligence: The significance of emotional i…
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In this episode we sit down with Bobby Armstrong AKA @blue_collar_code. Bobby is an HVAC technician in the Phoenix Arizona area with a WILD life story. Bobby shares his life experiences, growing up without an education, moving to several different cities where he gained his experience in the HVAC trades, overcoming a 15 year battle with addiction, …
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This episode is for the men too! We sit down with Anna Tompkins and Tiffany Hutcheson, two women in the metal industry and active members of the Association of Women In The Metal Industries. We discuss a variety of topics including what niche they found careers in (metal fabrication & scrap metal buying), keys to success that EVERYONE can learn fro…
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State Representative Fred Shanks joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about how he got into politics, successful 2024 legislation, his thoughts on the future of the ballot initiative process and more. · Show intro – 00:26 · Fred Shanks background/introduction into politics – 02:09 · Rep. Shanks on the influence of his father, former Jackson city c…
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In this episode we sit down with Robert Lujan, Owner and Operator of Lujan Elite Concrete in Southern California. We discuss how he got into the trade, how he started his company 4 years ago, how he has managed to make over 120k per year while only working 6 days per month, how much money immigrants are actually making in this trade, and how he bal…
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75% of construction projects blow the schedule. Why is that? Because 99% of people do NOT do these simple things! Whether I am working with someone who has been in the industry for 30 years or 30 days, I see the same mistake over and over again... it should not be that way! Incorporate these simple tips into your management strategy and prosper! Wh…
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In this episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn, caught up with Aman Singh, Director of Preconstruction at The Design Group out of Atlanta, GA, in Denver at Advancing Preconstruction 2024. Aman shares his insights on several key topics: True Project Controls and how its pivotal in Design Build projects Skills that are needed to succeed in Project Control…
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MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss a projected above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, talk about disaster anxiety, provide FAQs on MEMA and more. · Show intro/introducing MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White – 00:29 · Projected above-normal 2024 hurricane season – 01:17 · What has…
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The Man, the mystery that is Johnny Maghzal, sat down with our host Gareth McGlynn to discuss how AI is set to change the construction industry as a whole. Johnny is exceptionally gifted when it comes to communicating about highly technical solutions within Preconstruction. His energy, passion and drive to solve complex issues is a breath of fresh …
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In this episode we sit down with Marc Mason to talk about is upbringing and how he has risen to own several 7 figure businesses. Marc walks us through his personal life growing up; being raised by his grandparents, trauma he experienced at a young age, his experience at a vocational high school, getting his plumbing license and the obstacles he ove…
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In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn speaks with Amanda Go, Preconstruction & Estimating Manager at Boldt Company, recorded over a cocktail during the Precon Part Happy Hour in Denver at Advancing Preconstruction 2024. Amanda shares his insights on several key topics: 3D Estimating through BIM How Boldt Developed a Process to Coordinate to Ensu…
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A lot of people think that advocating for the construction industry means that you are anti-education. That could not be further from the truth! A lot of people do not realize that there are plenty of opportunities to work in the construction industry, in clean clothes and in an office... in a job that pays well! Listen to this episode to find out …
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The Extra Mile Podcast team took the show on the road to Biloxi to speak with MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Heath Patterson at the State Roadeo. Show intro/introducing MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Heath Patterson – 00:30 History of the Roadeo – 02:14 Different events of the Roadeo – 03:37 Why MDOT does the Roadeo – 04:57 Favorite events to wat…
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On this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Steve Dell'Orto at Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver. Steve, the CEO of ConCntric, shares valuable insights about the company's journey, future plans, and customer feedback. Key Topics Covered: Event Insights: How Concentric found Advancing Preconstruction 2024. Wo…
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Listen to find out why oh why subcontractors hate general contractors! This is a quick one! What is the Construction Mentor Podcast? This podcast covers everything there is to know about construction jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager or construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that pay w…
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