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Join us as we explore the dynamic intersection of cybersecurity and the commercial construction industry. Our guest, CJ Dietzman at Alliant Insurance Services, talks about the latest trends in cyber threats, risk management strategies, and innovative solutions shaping the future of digital resilience on construction sites. Don't miss this insightful episode for a blueprint for safeguarding your projects against evolving cyber challenges.

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Guest:

CJ Dietzman

Senior Vice President, Alliant Cyber

Alliant Insurance Services

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-dietzman-cissp-cisa

Resources:

Read Cyber Risk & Security Considerations in the Construction Industry: https://alliant.com/news-resources/article-cyber-risk-security-considerations-in-the-construction-industry/

Learn more about Alliant Cyber: https://alliant.com/risk-management/risk-solutions/cyber/

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework: https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework

ISO/IEC 27001: https://www.iso.org/standard/27001

Contact Alliant Cyber at [email protected]

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with construction professionals, Phillippe Falkner of Ed Bell Construction Company, and Perry Silvey from BT Construction who are true champions of trenching and excavation safety. Discover the critical importance of safeguarding lives and preventing injuries in the construction industry. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to ensure every project is built on a foundation of safety first. Join us as we unearth the secrets to saving lives below ground.

OSHA Trenching and Excavation Webpage: https://www.osha.gov/trenching-excavation

Webinar - Staying Safe When Digging: Trenching & Excavation Basics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mke80vDNIQ4

AGC Targeted Topics Training Resources - https://www.agc.org/agc-safety-and-health-training-resources

Partners for Safe Trenching and Excavation Operations: https://www.osha.gov/alliances/safe-trenching-excavation/safe-trenching-excavation

Think Inside The Box: https://thinkinsidethebox.info

Guests:

Perry Silvey, CHST

Safety Manager

BT Construction

Phillippe Falkner

Safety Director, Project Management, and Business Services Specialist

Ed Bell Construction Company

Kevin Cannon, CSP, ARM

Senior Director, Safety, Health & Risk Management

AGC of America

Unleash the power of imagination in our latest episode, as we dive into the captivating story of “Grit Leads to Greatness”, a children’s book written by our two guests Chris Eccleston and Jenny Schroen. With workforce issues challenging the construction industry, this brilliant duo saw an opportunity to sow the seeds of interest early on and cultivate a generation that thrives on skill, creativity, and passion. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that combines the magic of storytelling with the practicality of real-world skills. Hit that play button and let's embark on a journey of reshaping perceptions about construction, breaking down barriers, and creating exciting pathways for our future builders, architects, and engineers!

Chris Eccleston, LEED, AP, CHC

President & Founder

Delmarva Veteran Builders

Jenny Kerr Schroen

Creative Developer

Delmarva Veteran Builders

Resources:

https://www.gritleadstogreatness.com/

https://www.delmarvaveteranbuilders.com/

On this episode of ConstructorCast, we spotlight success stories and provide actionable strategies for creating a more diverse and inclusive future within the construction industry. You’ll hear from our guest host, Jorge Quezada, and two winners of this year's AGC Diversity & Inclusion awards program – Brad Lewis of Hensel Phelps and Judith Monrouzeau of Bermúdez Longo Díaz Massó (BLDM). They will share how they approached the application, what the recognition means to them and their companies, and how they are learning and getting better from the process.

Guests:

Judith Monrouzeau, PhD. SPHR.

Executive Director of Human Resources Safety & Compliance

Bermúdez Longo Díaz Massó, LLC.

https://www.bldmpr.com/

BLDM D&I Program One-Pager: https://go.agc.org/DEI-BLDM

Brad Lewis, ECMA

Corporate Director of Supplier Diversity

Hensel Phelps

https://www.henselphelps.com/

Hensel Phelps D&I Program One-Pager: https://go.agc.org/DEI_HenselPhelps

To explore more about Construction DEI Talks and access their episodes, resources and community, visit their website at https://constructiondeitalks.com.

Find out more about AGC’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee: https://www.agc.org/diversity

AGC’s Culture of CARE: https://buildculture.org/

AGC’s Diversity & Inclusion Assessment: https://www.agc.org/culture-assessment

The AGC Diversity & Inclusion awards are open to general contractors, specialty contractors, and service and supply provider companies in good standing of at least one AGC Chapter. Nominations must be submitted by principals or officers of firms, or with their written permission. https://www.agc.org/DiversityAwards

Construction has one of the highest suicide rates of any industry. It is four times higher than the national suicide average and five times higher than that of all other construction fatalities combined, according to the Centers for Disease Control. AGC of America has established a Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Task Force to stand up against this issue and is honored to have had the chance to speak with the two co-chairs for this episode - Mandi Kime of AGC of Washington and Brandon Anderson of AGC of Missouri. Together they are leading the fight for an industry in crisis. In the episode, they share why they are so passionate, and how they are working to combat construction’s leading mental health difficulties and the stigma that accompanies them.

Guests:

Mandi Kime

Director of Safety

AGC of Washington - https://www.agcwa.com

Brandon Anderson

Vice President of Safety

AGC of Missouri - https://www.agcmo.org

Resources:

AGC of America Mental Health & Suicide Prevention website

https://www.agc.org/safety

Construction Safety Week started in 2014, when more than 40 national and global construction firms comprising the Construction Industry Safety Initiative (CISI) group and the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) Forum joined forces with a single aim: to inspire everyone in the industry to be leaders in safety.

On this episode, Mike Burke of Alberici Constructors and Dan Johnson of Mortenson, both serving as chairs on the Safety Week committee, share some history of the tradition, what this annual campaign means to them, and how you can get involved.

This year's Construction Safety Week will take place May 1-5, 2023. Visit the website to find all the resources you need.

Guests:

Michael Burke

Chief Operating Officer

Alberici Constructors

alberici.com

Dan Johnson

Chief Executive Officer

Mortenson

mortenson.com

Resources: Construction Safety Week website: www.constructionsafetyweek.com

Texters beware: Your data is not your own! Joining on this episode to share their experiences on the front line are Lauren Abeyta, COO at Construction Discovery Experts, and Kristin Protas, VP & Deputy General Counsel at Gilbane Building Company. They talk about the realities and proliferation of electronic communication and how to successfully manage your digital footprint and train your teams to keep you out of trouble.

Lauren Abeyta

Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Construction Discovery Experts

https://www.cdelegal.com/#about

Kristin Protas

VP, Deputy General Counsel

Gilbane Building Company

https://www.gilbaneco.com/

AGC Hot Topic Paper: The Cutting Edge – Strategically Managing ESI Risks, Costs and Burdens

https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/users/user22628/Managing%20ESI%20Risks%20Costs%20and%20Burdens_FINAL.pdf

Presented in January 2023 by Gregory Chertoff, Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson’s New York office, during AGC’s annual Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference. https://risk.agc.org/

BIFF Communication: Brief, Informative, Friendly & Firm – created by the High Conflict Institute

https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/hci-articles/responding-to-hostile-mail-biff

Traumatic Brain Injuries are responsible for 25% of all construction fatalities, and many life-altering injuries. With this information and emerging technology, many contractors are considering the transition from the traditional brim hardhat, to a chin-strap safety helmet. Joining on this episode to talk about their respective companies journey in this transition, are Seth Randall of Clark Construction, and Jamie Dabbs of TD Industries.

Seth Randall, CSP, CHST

Regional Safety Director, Infrastructure Group

Clark Construction Group

www.clarkconstruction.com

Jamie Dabbs, CSP, ASP, CRIS

Vice President, Safety, Health & Environmental

TDIndustries

www.tdindustries.com

Kevin Cannon

Senior Director, Safety & Health Services

AGC of America

[email protected]

www.hardhatstohelmets.org

Photo for graphic provided by Clark Counstruction Group

On this episode of ConstructorCast, two of the nation’s leading construction economists will discuss where the economy is headed, construction categories they think will do particularly well, and share their insights on top issues including supply chains and inventories, finding qualified workers, and materials costs.

Guests:

A.C. Michael Guckes

Senior Economist

ConstructConnect

[email protected]

Construction Economic Resources

https://www.constructconnect.com/economic-resources

Construction Economic News

https://www.constructconnect.com/construction-economic-news

Kenneth D. Simonson

Chief Economist

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

[email protected]

Data Digest, a weekly one-page summary of economic news relevant to construction:

https://store.agc.org/Store/Store/StoreLayouts/Item_Detail.aspx?iProductCode=4401&CATEGORY=1900

AGC's Construction Inflation Alert:

https://www.agc.org/learn/construction-data/agc-construction-inflation-alert

More AGC construction economic information:

https://www.agc.org/learn/construction-data

Election day is two weeks away! Are you wondering how results could impact you and the industry?

On this episode, AGC Chief Executive Officer Steve Sandherr, Jimmy Christianson, Vice President of Government Relations, and David Ashinoff, Director of Political Affairs discuss all things midterm elections including what congress has accomplished in the current cycle, match-up analysis, and seat predictions.

Visit https://constructionvotes.com to register to vote or confirm registration status, obtain early voting and absentee ballot information, confirm your polling place, download employer resources, and more. Members are also encouraged to visit https://advocacy.agc.org to learn more about AGC’s political action committee (AGC PAC) and the Construction Advocacy Fund.

Links:

https://constructionvotes.com

https://constructionadvocacyfund.agc.org/donate/

https://advocacy.agc.org/agc-pac

This episode was recorded Oct. 12, 2022. Please be sure to keep up with recent polling results to make your most informed decision on Election Day!