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The construction business is a dynamic and heterogeneous space where many different disciplines and complementary activities work together. For instance, precision and imagination work together to solve various challenges; no two days are the same. And in contrast with many other industries, where an empty inbox or the end of a commercial relationship signalizes the conclusion of a project, in the construction business, a successful project is a building that will be there forever.
In this episode, I have a fantastic conversation with Brian Emmons, Development Manager at Southern Land Company. He is involved in one of Philadelphia's largest projects, The Laurel Rittenhouse Square. Brian's father, a Vietnam veteran, trying to make ends meet in the '70s, got a second job as a Union carpenter, and that was Brian's first contact with the construction industry. His passion for animals took him to start Pre-vet school, but his disgust for chemistry made him change course. Brian holds a BS in Building Construction Management from Purdue University.
Brian kindly shared his journey in the construction business. He talked about how the pandemic affected the industry and what he loves most about the industry. We also talked about why he picked the construction business and how he transitioned from being a construction guy to a development guy.
Some Questions I Ask:
- How's the Laurel project going? Is it on schedule? (8:12)
- Why construction? What led you to go on that path? (14:02)
- What do you love most about the industry? (19:42)
- When The Laurel is done, does Southern Land already have the next project? (23:02)
- If someone wants to get into construction, what would your advice be for them on how to do so? (25:05)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- There no trivial tasks. The benefits of working on every position (3:06)
- How the pandemic hit Brian's projects (8:14)
- Driving scrapers, loaders, and Bobcats at 17 (16:05)
- The creative part of the business (19:45)
- The many different aspects of the industry (25:39)
Resources:
- Southern Land Company Website
- The Laurel Rittenhouse Square
Connect with Brian:
Let's Connect!
- MPC Builders - Website
- MPC Builders - Facebook
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The construction business is a dynamic and heterogeneous space where many different disciplines and complementary activities work together. For instance, precision and imagination work together to solve various challenges; no two days are the same. And in contrast with many other industries, where an empty inbox or the end of a commercial relationship signalizes the conclusion of a project, in the construction business, a successful project is a building that will be there forever.
In this episode, I have a fantastic conversation with Brian Emmons, Development Manager at Southern Land Company. He is involved in one of Philadelphia's largest projects, The Laurel Rittenhouse Square. Brian's father, a Vietnam veteran, trying to make ends meet in the '70s, got a second job as a Union carpenter, and that was Brian's first contact with the construction industry. His passion for animals took him to start Pre-vet school, but his disgust for chemistry made him change course. Brian holds a BS in Building Construction Management from Purdue University.
Brian kindly shared his journey in the construction business. He talked about how the pandemic affected the industry and what he loves most about the industry. We also talked about why he picked the construction business and how he transitioned from being a construction guy to a development guy.
Some Questions I Ask:
- How's the Laurel project going? Is it on schedule? (8:12)
- Why construction? What led you to go on that path? (14:02)
- What do you love most about the industry? (19:42)
- When The Laurel is done, does Southern Land already have the next project? (23:02)
- If someone wants to get into construction, what would your advice be for them on how to do so? (25:05)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- There no trivial tasks. The benefits of working on every position (3:06)
- How the pandemic hit Brian's projects (8:14)
- Driving scrapers, loaders, and Bobcats at 17 (16:05)
- The creative part of the business (19:45)
- The many different aspects of the industry (25:39)
Resources:
- Southern Land Company Website
- The Laurel Rittenhouse Square
Connect with Brian:
Let's Connect!
- MPC Builders - Website
- MPC Builders - Facebook
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.