The Perlo Podcast

There is a common theme among careers in construction management: no day is ever the same. In this highlight reel, Chris McInroe, Project Director at Perlo Construction, notes that every day typically starts out with a “script”. There may be meetings to attend and items to accomplish, but inevitably, you’ll get a curveball. It requires you to be flexible and have good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It is crucial that you have those skills to be on top of your game and get the critical items finished to get back on track. 

Broc Van Vleet, Senior Estimator at Perlo Construction, is on the preconstruction side of project management and deals heavily with subcontractors and their fielding questions, answering design intent, coordinating with design teams on bids, and more.

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And finally? Work hard, build it right, and have fun!

Welcome back to Episode 3 of The Perlo Podcast! Podcast host Elissa Looney is joined by repeat guests Todd Duwe and Chris McLaughlin to compare and contrast two common terms in the construction industry when procuring a general contractor on a project: “hard bid” and “negotiated”. When a property owner decides they want to move forward with a project, they first must determine not only what factors are most important, but how they will choose a general contractor.

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And finally? Work hard, build it right, and have fun!

In this short highlight, Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Perlo Construction, emphasizes that it’s necessary to break up the workday with fun, camaraderie, and relationships. Guests Broc Van Vleet, Whitney Peterson, and Chris McInroe agree that not only does this make the workday worthwhile, but it leads to more productivity and gives you the opportunity to think of new solutions to problems. According to Chris McInroe, Project Director at Perlo Construction, the power of teamwork and help from others is what pushes you forward.

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And finally? Work hard, build it right, and have fun!

In this highlight episode, Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Perlo Construction, prompts guests to share the importance of participating in an internship and creating relationships in the industry. If you are in a position to pick up an internship, it is an outstanding way for both you and the company in question to have a trial. By the end of your internship, you’ll have a great idea of whether or not that career path is for you. 

According to Whitney Peterson, Project Manager, and Chris McInroe, Project Director, talking to people in the industry and defining those relationships will help you find your passion and align your career to it. To Chris, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”.

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And finally? Work hard, build it right, and have fun! 

In this excerpt from our first episode, Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Perlo Construction, inquires what the future looks like for the cost of construction materials. Chris McLaughlin, Vice President of Preconstruction Services, makes one particular comment that stands out – costs are not volatile, as they are only going up; it’s a matter of how fast. According to Chris, some items have tripled in cost, while others have stayed relatively flat. At the end of 2021, we heard a lot of inflationary news that would eventually trickle into the construction industry. When asked what the present reality is of updating the price index and how often it has been changing, Chris emphasizes, “It’s down to the day.” Listen in to find out more. 

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In this highlight from our first episode, Chris McLaughlin, Vice President of Preconstruction Services at Perlo Construction, shares his perspective on how basic technology on the construction site has advanced over the last decade. The advancements in technology are an exciting prospect to the industry. Superintendents on the jobsite now have technology that allows them to conference in architects and engineers on the spot. Not only are these technologies expected to create more technology-based jobs, but the opportunities on the safety side and in decreasing our overall footprint are positive factors that those in the industry can look forward to.

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Welcome back to the second episode of The Perlo Podcast with host Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Perlo Construction. In order to shine a light on careers in construction management, Elissa is joined by Whitney Peterson, Project Manager; Chris McInroe, Project Director; and Broc Van Vleet, Senior Estimator to find out just how gratifying these careers can be.

Like all career paths, there is a fine balance between challenges and opportunities. However, a career in construction management is not a path that many young people are exposed to. Statistics from Indeed.com show that the US currently has over 5,600 openings in construction project management careers, making it the perfect time to pursue this option for employment. 

This episode covers the opportunities and challenges, as well as the skills necessary for a successful and fulfilling career in construction project management. 

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And finally: work hard, build it right, and have fun! 

In this excerpt from our first episode, Dennis Bonin, Safety Manager at Perlo Construction, shares his perspective on how the COVID-19 Pandemic and health concerns have affected safety over the past couple of years. Dennis notes that the most significant impact he has seen is in managing a balance between the different local, state, federal, and individual client regulations. While there have been many challenges to face, the efforts to increase jobsite and workplace safety is ongoing, and we expect to see these continue to improve long after COVID-19 is a factor.

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In this short highlight from our first episode, Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Perlo Construction, is joined by a group of Perlo leadership. She asks Todd Duwe, Vice President of Business Development, what he has noticed regarding how market sectors have changed over the past couple of years. Todd remarks, “Two years ago, it felt like the world was going to drop out. Nobody knew what to expect.” He notes that the market quickly reacted, with some even accelerating. As a result, the industrial market took off, and, especially in the Northwest, we are seeing interest from national developers continue to grow. Listen in for more on this topic! 

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Welcome to the first episode of The Perlo Podcast! This week, we’re diving into what the construction industry looks like today after being hit by a worldwide pandemic. Podcast host Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Perlo Construction, guides guests and listeners through changes ranging from cost of materials to sustainability and the diversity of the industry workforce. Join Elissa as she talks to some of Perlo’s foremost leadership to find out what the future of the construction industry holds.

Today's guests include: 

Todd Duwe, Vice President of Business Development

Chris McLaughlin, Vice President of Preconstruction

Dennis Bonin, Safety Manager

About Perlo Construction: 

Perlo Construction is a Pacific Northwest commercial general contractor headquartered near Portland, Oregon. You can find out more about Perlo by visiting our website at perlo.biz. You'll also find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 

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