Touchplan Podcast Network
The Touchplan Podcast Network is a series of shows covering construction, technology, and the people who work to make people’s lives better.
Voices Of Construction Ep. #15 Managing Construction On A Major College Campus
Noah chats with Jamie MacDonald, Construction Project Manager, Major Capital Projects at Boston College. A Boston College grad herself and a mom of three, Jamie discusses overcoming challenges early in her career to become a leader in the construction industry. She explores working on both the General Contractor and client-side of the industry. She also tells us about some of the fantastic projects she has worked on at Boston College which includes several projects for their Division One athletics programs. Her story is inspirational! Please give it a listen.
Build.Lead.Succeed Ep. #16 The Importance Of A Construction Education
Angela chats with Tammy Crooks Senior Project Manager at Byrne Construction Services and current President of the NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF). The two discuss the importance of getting a solid construction education and how that can be achieved via many programs offered by NAWIC and having the right support network.
Build.Lead.Succeed. Ep. #15 A Construction Recriuters Perspective On The Job Market
Angela chats with Kim Walker, Executive Recruiter and Co-Owner of Global Recruiters of Bradenton. Kim provides insights on how she had to adjust her recruiting during Covid, the current state of the job market, and advice for construction professionals currently searching in a very active job market.
Voices Of Construction Ep. #14 Eliminating Waste Via Lean Construction & Design
Noah chats with Dan Fauchier. Dan is a lean construction coach/expert with more than 40 years experience. The two discuss the best ways that waste can be removed from the construction process via lean construction and design.
Build.Lead.Succeed. Ep. #13 A Machinist Building a Path for Herself and Others
As part of Women In Construction Week, we have a fantastic episode to share with you. Angela Highland sits down with Miranda Martz. Miranda is a tradeswoman and CNC Machinist who has honed her skills and earned credibility in her craft while also inspiring others by helping with apprenticeship programs. Please give this a listen.
Build.Lead.Succeed. Ep. #14 A Machinist Building a Path for Herself and Others
As part of Women In Construction Week, we have a fantastic episode to share with you. Angela Highland sits down with Miranda Martz. Miranda is a tradeswoman and CNC Machinist who has honed her skills and earned credibility in her craft while also inspiring others by helping with apprenticeship programs. Please give this a listen.
Build.Lead.Succeed. Ep. #13 Talking Project Management
Host Angela Highland sits down with Laura Jones, Project Manager with WW Gay Mechanical Contractors. Laura discusses her experience and how she blazed her path to become a project manager, and how she leads her teams on the job site. Her story is one of determination, resilience, and adapting in tough times.
Voices Of Construction Ep. #13 Diving Into Digital Twins, The Metaverse, & Other Tech Tidbits
Touchplanner Matt DeKoeyer filled in as a guest host for this episode with Brian Vizarreta from Recap Robotics and Structionsite. The two had a great conversation on all things tech & innovation and the role that it plays in the construction industry.
Upping Your Game Ep. #5 There's Nothing Like Trying By Doing
Host George Hunt chats with Gary Fischer of the Project Production Institute, who provides his perspective on all of the benefits behind PPM, how it compares to traditional project management and what PPM does differently. Some excellent food for thought in this episode. Please give it a listen.
Build.Lead.Succeed. Ep. #12 Thrive As A Leader In Construction & The Trades
Angela sits down with Business Coach, Consultant, and owner of Thrive HQ; Coralee Beatty. Coralee is an experienced business owner in the trades who has also been advising women leaders in construction. The two discuss the best approach to starting and managing a business in construction and the trades.
Build. Lead. Succeed. Ep. #11 Meet An Emerging Leader In Construction
Host Angela Highland chats with Stacey Dillion, Vice President of Estimating and Purchasing at Bond Mechanical in New York City. Stacey takes us through her journey as a student in Northern Ireland to become a rising woman leader in the construction industry while working at Bond.
Upping Your Game Ep. #4 FOCCCUS On Your Bottleneck
George sits down with Clarke Ching (aka The Bottleneck Guy). Clarke is an author of several books and an expert in agile and the theory of constraints, and George has invited him to discuss Clarke's book, The Bottleneck Rules. The two discuss the basics behind the theory of constraints, the focus formula; and how to tie it all back to everyday construction work. This discussion provides some great insights that can take your construction project to the next level. Please enjoy!
