Building PA Podcast

Allison Hanna, RLA of Snyder, Secary & Associates, LLC shares her story relating to the ACE Mentoring program.  Hanna provides a unique experience from her perspective of graduating from the program as well as her current role as leader of the Central Pennsylvania chapter of the ACE Mentor program.  She shares her experiences and insight with Chris Martin and Jon O'Brien of the Building PA Podcast.

Michael Metz-Topodas, of Cohen Seglias details information pertaining to the CASPA (Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act) law that impacts the Pennsylvania construction industry.  Metz-Topodas shares his insight with Chris Martin and Jon O'Brien  on the Building PA Podcast.

Ron Stefaniak, Apprenticeship Program Director for the Operative Plasterers’ & Cement Masons International Association (OPCMIA), Cement Masons Local 526 shares his insight on becoming a union cement mason and the impact this decision has had on his life with Chris Martin and Jon O'Brien on the Building PA Podcast.

Dave Plutt, Apprenticeship Coordinator with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters discusses the requirements and outcomes of the building trades union's apprenticeship program with Chris Martin and Jon O'Brien on the Building PA Podcast.

Patricia Robinson of Evolve Training shares the details of her company and how it impacts the School District of Harrisburg with Chris Martin and Jon O'Brien on the Building PA Podcast.  Her company's workforce training skills benefit the construction industry through hard and soft skills along with various methods of self-improvement.

Jon O'Brien, Executive Director of the Keystone Contractor Association recaps efforts made amongst various industry organizations and building trades groups to navigate the current COVID-19 situation.  O'Brien also shares details regarding the safety plan which was developed by various industry leaders to return the commercial construction industry to pre-pandemic status.

Jon O'Brien interviews Chris Martin regarding crisis communications for general contractors.  Chris emphasizes creating a crisis communications plan along with understanding the media's role in a crisis.  The information is timely and impacts every construction related business.