A Viewpoint On Construction

In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we talk about succession planning with Gregg Schoppman, principal and Florida consulting manager with construction consulting firm FMI. As the construction industry workforce evolves, older generations of leaders are turning over the business torch to younger generations. How well contractors manage this process can significantly impact both the short- and long-term success of the company. What many contractors don’t know is that effective succession planning is a five- to 10-year process. Hear real-world stories, best practices and what contractors should be doing to develop an effective succession planning game plan.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, three people out of every 100 are injured every day on the job in construction. In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we look at how the construction industry is tackling safety challenges head-on. Greg Sizemore, vice president of health, safety and workforce development with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) joins the show to discuss programs and technologies that are working and where the industry still falls short. Sizemore discusses the need for more safety leadership, safety improvement steps contractors can take and why the biggest roadblocks contractors cite to drastically reducing safety incidents – time and money — are more than offset by the higher productivity levels and lower overhead that enhanced safety measures provide.

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In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we sit down with Kathleen Baldwin, CPA, CCIFP and executive director of the Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association (CICPAC), to discuss the expanding role and importance of CPA firms and professionals in the construction industry. Hear why construction firms shouldn’t wait to enlist a CPA and what to look for when selecting a firm. Rather than just a taxes and audit firm, the right CPA firm can become a trusted advisor for contractors, a guide for organizational growth, diversification, technology, security, risk mitigation and much more.

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In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we look at the staggering numbers behind suicide in the United States, including the high rate in construction. Hear a moving discussion between our host and Patsy Dunn, CFP with Siteworks Design/Build. Dunn sits on the Executive Committee of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and runs the organization’s Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) program. Dunn shares her own story of loss, breaks down the stigma behind suicide and mental health in construction and shares what companies can do to recognize employees in crisis and implement best practices to focus on mental health and suicide prevention.

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In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, the importance of trade associations to the strength of the construction industry and the success of member contractors is examined. Michael D. Bellaman, president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) shares his insights about the positive impacts trade associations can have, from legislative bargaining power to professional development to key networking, branding and leadership benefits for organizations. ABC’s 21,000 members, for example, spend and average of $1 billion a year developing strong construction professionals. Bellaman dispels the myths behind industry associations and what it takes to reap their rewards.

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Introducing our new Podcast series: A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry.

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In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we speak with Tara Kramer, owner of Ri-Ky Roofing and Sheet Metal and Angie Simon president of Western Allied Mechanical Inc. on what it means to be a woman in construction leadership today. From how they broke into the industry to the challenges they’ve faced along the way, Harmon-Kramer and Simon have fantastic stories about how they’ve persevered and succeeded. Hear their takes on overcoming barriers in construction, tips for their fellow women in construction and why the industry needs more women in leadership roles.

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