Building PA Podcast

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The Building PA Podcast serves the construction industry throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in brief, downloadable segments. Hosted by Chris Martin, President of Atlas Marketing, and Jon O’Brien, Executive Director for the Keystone Contractors Association, the Building PA Podcast covers topics such as safety, workforce development, insurance, legal, legislation, business development and much more.

Episode Date
From Classroom to Career: The Path of Safety Professionals at IUP with Tracey Cekada
Sep 16, 2025
Building a Supportive Culture: How the Construction Industry is Tackling Mental Health with Kara McCaffrey
Sep 09, 2025
Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of Connected Construction Workflows with Joe Hasson
Sep 02, 2025
Surgery Beyond Opioids: Effective Pain Management Strategies with Brand Newland
Aug 12, 2025
What the Clearfield County Case Means for Contractors with Mike Pascoe
Aug 05, 2025
Prioritizing Physical Health in Construction: Insights from Linde Collingwood
Jul 08, 2025
Human Connection: A Key to Project Success with Brent Darnell
May 07, 2025
The Impact of the Separations Act on Public Construction Projects
Apr 29, 2025
From Sports to Politics: Leadership Lessons with Matt Bradford
Apr 22, 2025
Streamlining Pennsylvania's Permitting Process with Michelle Tarquino
Apr 15, 2025
Top-Down Safety: The Key to Construction Success with Tom Scott
Apr 08, 2025
Empowering Future Builders: The KCA Student Chapter with Chris and Jon
Apr 01, 2025
Mastering Business Development at the AGC BD Bootcamp
Mar 25, 2025
Crisis Communication: Your Blueprint for Success with Chris Martin and Jon O'Brien
Mar 18, 2025
A Conversation on Construction Policy with Senators Kane and Robinson
Mar 04, 2025
Hike for Hope: Raising Awareness for Mental Health in the Construction Industry
Feb 04, 2025
Injury Management & Protocols in Construction with Kathy Freeman
Jan 28, 2025
Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 Building PA Podcast Awards
Jan 21, 2025
Understanding Subsurface Safety and Design Obligations with Ryan Parrish
Dec 17, 2024
Year-End Special: Celebrating 2024's Best Podcast Moments
Dec 11, 2024
Building Better Construction Teams: Insights from CEO Whisperer Robert Hargrove
Dec 03, 2024
Corporate Gifting and Enhancing Connections in the AEC Industry
Nov 28, 2024
How Technology is Transforming the Role of Operators in Construction
Nov 25, 2024
Cleveland Brothers Series: How Technology is Addressing Labor Shortages in Construction
Nov 13, 2024
Retreats and Real Talk: Elevating Leadership in the Construction Industry with Odie Parkins
Nov 06, 2024
How the Construction Industry Can Support Addiction Recovery
Oct 30, 2024
Building Community Through the Bethel Village Project
Oct 23, 2024
Sustainability Meets Innovation: Exploring Electric Vehicles with S&B USA
Oct 15, 2024
Proposal Development Best Practices
Oct 09, 2024
Cleveland Brothers' Innovative Approach to Training and Recruitment in the Construction Industry
Sep 24, 2024
Building a Recovery Ready Workplace with Envoy's Salomon Moreno-Rosa
Sep 17, 2024
Addressing Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry
Sep 10, 2024
Maximizing Retirement Benefits: Navigating the Secure Act 2.0 with Alexander Papson
Sep 03, 2024
Navigating Challenges & Triumphs in Construction Safety
Aug 27, 2024
Addressing Construction Labor Shortage in South Central Pennsylvania
Aug 21, 2024
Talking with KCA Scholarship Recipient James Fretz
Jul 30, 2024
Meet the author of “Hire Better People Faster!”
Jul 23, 2024
Enhancing Safety with Toolbox Talks
Jul 16, 2024
The Future of Safety from a College Student's Perspective
Jun 11, 2024
Cybersecurity and Protecting the AEC Industry
May 28, 2024
Navigating Legislative Updates in Construction
May 14, 2024
Importance Of Culture To A Successful Organization
May 07, 2024
Navigating the Depths: Excavation Insights with Larissa Llewellyn
May 01, 2024
Navigating Work Zone Safety: Insights From Rich Barcaskey Of CAWP
Apr 16, 2024
Building a successful safety program
Apr 11, 2024
Learn About Project-Based Insurance from NFP
Mar 26, 2024
The Future of Transportation: Fleet Electrification
Mar 20, 2024
Exploring Carpentry's Evolution Through Innovative Training
Mar 12, 2024
The real value of working in the building trades with Dave Iannucci, EAS Carpenters
Feb 27, 2024
Prefab Chronicles: Navigating the Evolution with Steve Powers of Novinger's
Feb 13, 2024
Harnessing Innovative Technologies in Construction with Brian Skripac of the DBIA
Feb 06, 2024
Dive into the Carpenters' newest training school
Jan 29, 2024
Panel prefabrication and the impact on various project types
Jan 23, 2024
Our 2023 Recap!
Jan 16, 2024
How to strengthen relationships among GCs and subcontractors with Dan Myers
Jan 02, 2024
Insight from Ollie Olsen - EAS Carpenters
Dec 19, 2023
Strengthen Your Sales Approach
Dec 11, 2023
Determination turns a dream into reality - Tabb Construction
Dec 05, 2023
PSU Student finds internship in construction a promising option for the future
Oct 10, 2023
Building Success - From Apprentice to Commercial Contractor
Oct 03, 2023
Construction companies win when their insurance broker is construction-centric!
Sep 27, 2023
Building Resilience: A Safety Director's Journey from Survivor to Supporter
Sep 26, 2023
Chris Lalevee with Operators Local 825 Opens Up about Mental Health and Paying it Forward
Sep 19, 2023
Reducing Stigma
Sep 12, 2023
Podcast Replay - Kicking off Suicide Prevention Month with Mandi Kime
Sep 05, 2023
A Field Trip to the First Union-Operated Diving School in The United States.
Aug 29, 2023
Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls.
Aug 22, 2023
Podcast Replay - Improving Company Culture through WELL Building
Aug 15, 2023
Yinz Good? A New Mental Health Initiative for the Construction Industry
Aug 08, 2023
Innovation in Construction: Building a Tech-Forward Future
Aug 01, 2023
Mark Your Calendar: Pittsburgh International Airport To Announce $50 Million In Bid Packages
Jul 25, 2023
Podcast Replay - Talking Leadership with Retired Major General John Gronski
Jul 18, 2023
Mindset Reset: A Conversation with Author Edna Howard
Jul 11, 2023
Podcast Replay - Safety Culture in the Construction Industry
Jul 05, 2023
Best practices for dealing with local municipalities.
Jun 27, 2023
NFP podcast series - Mitigating risk in the construction industry
Jun 20, 2023
Podcast Replay - Providing Healthy Environments for Employees Can Positively Affect the Bottom Line.
Jun 13, 2023
Benefits of hiring worker re-entry
Jun 06, 2023
Solving labor issues with worker re-entry.
Jun 06, 2023
Do you know how to efficiently communicate your business mission and story?
May 30, 2023
Podcast Replay - Labor Relations & Safety
May 23, 2023
Breaking down Stigma.
May 16, 2023
Safety Talk with Bob McCall of the MBA
May 09, 2023
How to lower OSHA Recordables!
May 02, 2023
Marketing Your Construction Company: The Importance of Telling Your Story
Apr 25, 2023
Podcast Replay - Some things to think about next time you're driving through a construction zone!
Apr 18, 2023
Seller/Doer - a model of success!
Apr 11, 2023
Podcast Replay - Is Prefabrication a Fad or Here to Stay?
Apr 04, 2023
David Whitesock - Architect of the Recovery Capital Index
Mar 28, 2023
Podcast Replay - Business Development Her Way!
Mar 21, 2023
Minority Recruitment Strategies
Mar 14, 2023
Podcast Replay - Revitalizing Pittsburgh - Pitt Airport To Become One Of The First Self-Sustaining Airports In The US.
Mar 07, 2023
From Trades to Attorney with Joe Bucci of JacksonKelly PLLC
Feb 28, 2023
Podcast Replay - ACE Mentor Program National President
Feb 21, 2023
Debunking Fracking Myths - Facts and insights shared by Dave Callahan president of MSC.
Feb 14, 2023
Podcast Replay - Sarah Knehr - KCA's Top Young Leader Award in 2021
Feb 07, 2023
Specialization Helps This Contractor Stay Focused, Organized, and Profitable
Jan 31, 2023
Podcast Replay - Benefits of a strong company culture.
Jan 24, 2023
Podcast Replay - Improving Workforce Development In Pennsylvania.
Jan 17, 2023
ACE Mentor Program - Educating our youth about careers in architecture, construction and engineering
Jan 10, 2023
2022 Podcast Wrap Up
Jan 03, 2023
Podcast rewind - 2022 Construction Economic Forecast
Dec 27, 2022
The construction industry wants to know, what impact will 100 million dollars have on mental health & wellness in PA?
Dec 20, 2022
Providing Healthy Environments for Employees Can Positively Affect the Bottom Line. Part of the Barry Isett and Associates Healthy Work Environment Series.
Dec 13, 2022
How the Clean Slate Act and Other Programs are helping Improve Philly's Worker Shortage.
Dec 06, 2022
Cost Savings For Your Clients With A Long-Term Payoff
Nov 29, 2022
Understanding The Challenges of Designing and Working on Small Projects
Nov 22, 2022
The Value Apprenticeship Programs Bring to Your Business - Helping to Close the Gap in Worker Shortage
Nov 15, 2022
Tips for Veterans Looking for Work - A Veterans Day Special!
Nov 08, 2022
Revitalizing Pittsburgh - Pitt airport to become one of the first self-sustaining airports in the US.
Nov 01, 2022
November 8 is Election Day! YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
Oct 25, 2022
Pittsburgh airport to become the first self-sustaining airport. Hear how!
Oct 18, 2022
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation. How one company is making our environment safer.
Oct 18, 2022
Chris and Jon are going to the GOSH Conference!
Oct 11, 2022
Business Development Her Way!
Oct 04, 2022
Safety Culture. The Importance Of Safety Training in Construction.
Sep 27, 2022
The One Conference All Safety Professionals Need To Attend - GOSH!
Sep 21, 2022
Suicide Prevention. How to recognize the warning signs of someone who may need help.
Sep 20, 2022
On the other side of addiction. One man's story of survival and recovery.
Sep 13, 2022
A Bold And Candid Conversation About Suicide Prevention And Mental Health In Construction
Sep 06, 2022
Positive Insights on Workforce Development!
Aug 30, 2022
Big news for PA businesses. Corporate net income tax reduction!
Aug 19, 2022
How to hire, recruit and solve your workforce development issues.
Aug 16, 2022
Embracing Technology Can Change Your Bottom Line
Aug 09, 2022
Some things to think about next time you're driving through a construction zone!
Aug 02, 2022
Sustainable Design
Jul 25, 2022
Healthy Workspaces part of the Barry Isett & Associates Healthy Work Environments Series
Jul 18, 2022
What will it take for small businesses to thrive again?
Jul 12, 2022
Leadership for nonprofits, associations and beyond.
Jul 05, 2022
Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellness in Construction
Jun 27, 2022
Talking Leadership with Retired Major General, Author and Motivational Speaking John L. Gronski
Jun 20, 2022
Bob McCall, of the Master Builders Association Talks Safety
Jun 13, 2022
FIELD TRIP! The podcast goes on the road to visit the Barry Isett & Associates testing facility!
Jun 06, 2022
To "B" or not to B Corp. We've asked the questions!
May 30, 2022
Improving company culture through WELL Building. Part of the Barry Isett & Associates Healthy Work Environments Series
May 23, 2022
Captive Insurance
May 16, 2022
KCA's 2021 Top Young Leader Award Winner
May 09, 2022
Contract Management
May 02, 2022
Sustainable Design
Apr 26, 2022
Better Project Outcomes Series: Change Management
Apr 19, 2022
Contracts and Risk Mangement with Maria DiStravlo Elliott, partner with Barley Snyder
Apr 12, 2022
Is Prefabrication a Fad or Here to Stay?
Jan 31, 2022
Improving Workforce Development In Pennsylvania
Jan 17, 2022
2021 Year in Review
Jan 10, 2022
ACE Mentor Program National President
Dec 13, 2021
How to reduce your insurance premiums
Dec 06, 2021
Labor Relations and Safety
Nov 29, 2021
Material pricing and how to protect contractors
Nov 22, 2021
Culture and its impact on the industry
Nov 15, 2021
Impact of virtual meetings in today's sales environment
Nov 08, 2021
The Making of an Industry Leader
Nov 01, 2021
The dos and don’ts to working with legislators
Oct 25, 2021
What it takes to be a union political director
Oct 18, 2021
The future of architecture
Oct 11, 2021
Benefits of a strong company culture
Oct 04, 2021
The impact good customer service has on project outcomes
Sep 20, 2021
Insight into the Laborers Trade
Sep 13, 2021
Speak with a Steamfitter
Sep 06, 2021
Keystone Contractor Magazine teaser - September 2021
Sep 03, 2021
Building Better Project Outcomes through workface planning
Aug 30, 2021
What does it take to be a Steamfitter?
Aug 23, 2021
Building a Strong Project Culture Among Contractors and Architects
Aug 09, 2021
Business Valuation and How to Sell Your Construction Business
Jul 26, 2021
BIM and its Positive Impact on the Industry
Jul 19, 2021
Building Better Project Outcomes Through Improved Morale
Jul 12, 2021
Oil and Gas Industry Relies on the Construction Industry
Jul 05, 2021
Leading the commercial real estate industry
Jun 28, 2021
Using the media to help tell your story
Jun 21, 2021
Podcast visit - Steamfitters Technology Center
Jun 14, 2021
Small business resources through NFIB
Jun 07, 2021
Is Occupop your next hiring platform?
May 31, 2021
WELL Building Standards
May 24, 2021
BIM use in construction
May 17, 2021
Technology for the industry
May 11, 2021
Building Better Project Outcomes - Mobilization Readiness
May 03, 2021
Small business ownership in the construction industry
Apr 27, 2021
Carpenters Training Program
Apr 26, 2021
Leadership learning from Rick Seitz
Apr 19, 2021
Meet the Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Secretary
Apr 05, 2021
Workforce Development - PA Chamber
Apr 05, 2021
Helmets to Hardhats
Mar 29, 2021
Workforce Development - Plumbers & Fitters
Mar 22, 2021
Leading a diverse team with Bryan Cutler, PA Speaker of the House of Representatives
Mar 15, 2021
Women of the Trades
Mar 08, 2021
Impact of prefabrication on a project
Mar 02, 2021
Challenges facing professional services firms
Feb 22, 2021
Marketing guidelines for the construction industry
Feb 16, 2021
Leading during a crisis
Feb 08, 2021
Contract resolution guidance
Feb 01, 2021
2021 Legislative update
Feb 01, 2021
Lean construction principles in action
Jan 25, 2021
Value of business development in the construction industry
Jan 18, 2021
Importance of a successful culture for general contractors
Jan 11, 2021
Design trends impacting college and university living
Jan 04, 2021
How drone technology is impacting the construction industry
Dec 14, 2020
Technology in the HVAC segment
Nov 30, 2020
Lean Construction
Nov 16, 2020
Coatings Pro Magazine Editor-in-Chief Joins Building PA Podcast
Nov 03, 2020
Workforce development and the educational impact
Oct 19, 2020
Season One recap
Oct 05, 2020
Recruiting Labor Relations Directors and Managers
Sep 15, 2020
Business Growth Tips from Bud Quandel
Aug 31, 2020
Kerry Zettlemoyer talks Ironworker apprenticeship
Aug 18, 2020
Toolbox Talk - Opioids in Construction by Don Tracy of Quandel Construction
Jul 27, 2020
Construction Opioids Awareness Week Primer & Resource
Jul 27, 2020
Toolbox Talk- Stigmas Associated with Opioids & Addictions by Rachael Cooper of National Safety Council
Jul 27, 2020
Toolbox Talk- Chris' Story by Carl Heinlein of American Contractors Insurance Group
Jul 27, 2020
KCA Zoom Discussion on Opioids Awareness Week- Employer Concerns
Jul 27, 2020
Social Media for Contractors
Jul 21, 2020
Value of PA's Right to Know laws for Contractors
Jul 14, 2020
Education series - Construction Management program at University of Pittsburgh
Jul 07, 2020
Succession planning for the construction industry
Jun 30, 2020
PROJECT PROFILE - UPMC Pinnacle York Memorial
Jun 16, 2020
KCA Discusses PA Separations Act
Jun 03, 2020
Legal Contracts in a Post COVID-19 World
Jun 03, 2020
Summer Heat Management Guidance from OSHA
Jun 03, 2020
COVID-19 Financial Panel Shares Anticipated Economic Impact
May 26, 2020
Co Location on Construction Jobsites Across Pennsylvania
May 26, 2020
COVID-19 Legal Panel - Ask the Attorneys
May 26, 2020
COVID - 19 - The 'New Normal' for Architects
May 19, 2020
COVID-19 KCA Safety Panel Discusses Best Practices
May 19, 2020
App Helps i+iconUSA Live Their Safety Values Amidst COVID-19
May 19, 2020
Protecting your construction business - cybersecurity
May 07, 2020
A personal approach to COVID-19 response
May 07, 2020
Building a Safety Culture with Rocky Bleier
Apr 29, 2020
Continuing education within the PA construction industry
Apr 08, 2020
Opioids and the Pennsylvania Construction Industry
Apr 05, 2020
Workforce Development - Evolve Training
Apr 05, 2020
Safety - Alexander Building and Construction
Apr 05, 2020
Safety - Leibold, Inc.
Apr 05, 2020
From Classroom to Construction Site: The Journey of a Sheet Metal Apprentice
Apr 05, 2020
Business of construction - CASPA Law
Apr 05, 2020
Business of construction - The joys of being a small business owner within the construction industry
Apr 05, 2020
Leadership in construction - ACE Mentoring
Apr 05, 2020
Labor - Meet the EST of the Carpenters Union
Apr 05, 2020
Apprenticeship training - Carpenters
Apr 05, 2020
Labor - Benefits of Joining the Building Trades
Apr 05, 2020
Apprenticeship training - Cement Masons
Apr 05, 2020
Business of construction - COVID-19 Impact on the construction industry
Apr 05, 2020
Business of construction - Crisis communications
Apr 03, 2020