In this special episode for Construction Inclusion Week 2025, we sit down with a high school construction teacher, the president of Construction Ready, and a small contractor to explore how education, workforce development, and leadership are shaping a more inclusive construction industry.

In this special edition of Raising the Bar, host Yomi Adeyemo brings together three powerhouse guests who are transforming the face of construction: Oriel Selver, Owner & Construction Manager of Selver & Co. Construction Services and a children’s book author; Kate Badey, CEO & President of Safety Consultants USA; and Nancy Juneau, CEO and co-founder of Juneau Construction Company. Together, they share candid stories about how they got started, the hurdles they faced—and overcame—and why now is the perfect time for more women to enter this booming field.

From discussing legacy and leadership to shedding light on everyday jobsite realities, these trailblazers tackle the big questions: How do we attract more women to construction? What does a supportive and inclusive workplace really look like? And how can each of us help pave the way for future generations? You’ll walk away with fresh insights, practical advice, and a renewed sense of possibility for your own career path—whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up.

If you’re ready to be inspired by women who are raising the bar in construction, this is the episode for you. Tune in, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s keep building a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow—together!

Exploring how the construction and renovation of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights project in Atlanta, GA is expanding human and civil rights and transforming spaces to reflect a vision of equity, accessibility, and a more just future for all.

You won't want to miss this podcast! 🔥 Industry leaders from the Georgia Hispanic Contractor Association, NAWIC, and NAMC come together to discuss the importance of diversity in construction. Listen to the unique challenges faced by minority and women-owned businesses in our industry and get inspired by their passion for uplifting their communities. Whether you're in the AEC industry or just passionate about being a changemaker, this podcast has something for everyone. Tune in now to hear these trailblazers share their vision for a more equitable future.

Welcome! Join host Yomi Adeyemo, Community Engagement Manager, and co-host Cierra Danforth, Project Engineer at Juneau, as they lead insightful discussions with industry leaders Channing Baker, CEO of Evolve Contractors, and Tagget Williams, Owner of Konservis Cleaning, on overcoming barriers faced by black-owned construction businesses, fostering diversity, and empowering individuals to join the construction industry. Together, they explore the responsibility of the current generation of black construction workers in increasing industry participation, while also examining how companies such as Juneau can improve diversity and equity. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, join us for practical advice and inspiring stories aimed at creating a more inclusive and equitable construction sector. Tune in and be part of the movement for positive change!

In this episode, guest host Yomi Adeyemo speaks to Mahsa Poorak, COO of Southern Electric, and Bryan Cordova, Co-owner of Maraya Dreams Construction. Southern Electric is a WBE and Maraya Dreams is an MBE. Masha and Bryan share their journey on how they entered their current business and discuss some barriers they’ve encountered thus far as diverse suppliers.  

In this episode of the Building Better Podcast host Patrick Parkman speaks with Reed Clements. Reed has her own interior design company and she is currently contracting with Crosby Design Group to work on multifamily projects around the Atlanta area. Reed has great insight to offer on the design process and ways to improve the process so we can all deliver a higher quality product to our customers. 

In this episode Patrick discusses the spray applied fire proofing system with Candido Hernandez. Candido is the owner of GA Fireproofing located in Atlanta GA. They are also joined by Brien Straw from International Cellulose Corporation to help bring awareness to the spray applied system for both STC rating and fireproofing properties. 

In this episode host Patrick Parkman and co-host Jake Landreneau sit down with Russell Greenfield of Fitzgerald & Son's Plumbing. Russell is the BIM/VDC Manager with Fitzgerald & Son's and brings an experienced view on how BIM/VDC has changed over the last two decades. The discussion explores Russell's journey from discovering the technology to where he believes we are headed, given current industry trends. 

In this episode of the Building Better podcast host Patrick Parkman speaks with Johnny Morris the Area Director for JR Hobbs (HVAC Trade Partner).  We walk through the process from initially receiving the contract through closeout of the project. We talk about the BIM effort, SEER rating changes, sequence of work, quality control processes and several other topics.