Rachelle Albright's path to becoming an owner's rep wasn't a straight line - an LSU civil engineering degree, a start in the oil industry, and years rising to CEO of a construction firm before she stepped out on her own in 2018. Since launching her owner's rep practice, she's built an impressive track record - from helping educators plan school design needs to her most recent project guiding the construction of local favorite restaurant Zea. She also talks candidly about being a woman in construction, and why she's never seen it as a barrier for people who do good work 

Stephen Darre, architect and principal at Lachin Darre, joins us for a conversation that dives into the realities of collaboration on complex commercial builds. Stephen recounts his experience working as part of the construction team during the development of the Virgin Hotel in New Orleans sharing behind the scenes stories about the design, collaboration, and problem solving that went into bringing a project of that scale and visibility to the city. 

The episode covers practical advice for owners navigating the process of selecting the right contractor and design team. And we learn about his role today at Lachin Darre offering listeners insight into how the firm approaches design and work in the New Orleans market. 

We sat down with Kyle Gregore for a wide ranging conversation on leadership and career reinvention. Kyle opens up about his time in the military, where he developed the leadership principles that would go on to shape every chapter of his career. He then traces his path as an entrepreneur, sharing the lessons learned from building something of his own before stepping into facilities management. A must listen for anyone interested in construction, facilities, or simply looking to sharpen their leadership approach.  

ABC President Jeb Bruneau joins us to talk about the state of the New Orleans construction industry and how ABC advocates for members and non-members alike. We also dig into ABC's workforce training program and how it is providing opportunities for young people across several parishes across the region.



Whether you're a contractor, trade partner, or interested in the industry, this episode gives a clear look at where the industry is headed.