We’re honoured to launch Construction Heroes of the World with Jake van Baarsel, PE — a Golden Beaver Award winner whose remarkable career at Skanska has shaped bridges, metros, and skylines across America.

🚧 In this episode, Jake shares:
    •    His journey into engineering and construction
    •    Insights from landmark projects that defined his career
    •    Career advice for civil engineering students entering the industry
    •    Lessons for entrepreneurs on building teams and leading with vision
    •    Guidance for estimators on balancing precision, risk, and innovation
    •    Big-picture takeaways for CEOs and owners making high-stakes project decisions

Whether you’re a student mapping your career, an estimator sharpening your craft, a CEO or owner steering complex projects, or an entrepreneur learning from industry leaders — this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration.

💡 Construction Heroes of the World: Reaching the Skies, One Storey at a Time

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Episode 0 – Welcome to Construction Heroes of the World (CHOTW)

This isn’t just another podcast. This is the beginning of a journey I’m starting — a podcast that brings you the stories of the people who build our world.

Through CHOTW, I want to create a global stage for construction professionals — from engineers and entrepreneurs to site workers and leaders. Here, their knowledge, lessons, and experiences will come alive, inspiring the next generation to make smarter decisions and shape a stronger future.