Forward Construction

This episode features Anthony Huey, crisis communications expert and International keynote speaker. Anthony provides insight into his upcoming programs with the AGC of Wisconsin on June 23rd and 30th, along with a new technology platform to help contractors better communicate during a crisis. 

Listen in as Bob Barker interviews Isaac Bechen from M3 Insurance and Phil Hausmann of Hausmann-Johnson Insurance to discuss the current status of the commercial construction industry as it relates to the pandemic. 

Steve Sandherr, AGC of America's Chief Executive Office, joins Bob Barker for a discussion on current legislative issues impacting the construction industry related to COVID-19 and the AGC of America's various resources for members. 

In this episode, Bob Barker is joined by three (3) surety professionals; Brian Krause of AON Wisconsin, Brad Babcock of Babcock Solutions and Brian O'Neill of Travelers Insurance; to discuss the current status and future outlook of the construction surety and bonding industry. 

Bob Barker from the AGC of Wisconsin interviews Dawn Crim, Secretary, and Dan Hereth, Assistant Deputy Secretary, of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) to discuss the current status of plan review, best practices for contractors submitting plans and the overall impact of COVID-19 on the DSPS. 

In this episode of "Forward Construction", Bob Barker interviews Tom Sheahan, Construction & Real Estate Partner at Baker Tilley; Josh Marron, Sr. Vice President of Chief Banking Officer at Park Bank; and Derek Allen, AGC of Wisconsin's General Counsel to discuss the details related to the Paycheck Protection Program, Payroll Tax Deferrals, Employee Retention Credits, Employee Paid Sick Leave, Extended Family & Medical Leave and Unemployment issues connected with FFCRA and the CARES Act. 

In this episode of "Forward Construction", Bob Barker interviews Larry Kinsman, Owner & Founder, of ORIN Technologies based in Verona, WI. ORIN Technologies specializes in oxidation, bioremediation, reduction, and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) to address specific issues in remediation and water treatment. Kinsman describes the ways contractors can prevent the spread of COVID-19 on the job site. 

AGC of Wisconsin Legal Counsel, Derek Allen updates contractors on the latest legal, insurance and safety aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak and the state of Wiscosnin's "Safer at Home" Executive Order. 

AGC Wisconsin's Executive Vice President, Bob Barker, hosts the inaugural episode for the Forward Construction podcast series, which in this episode provides perspectives on the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus.