The Risk of Counterfeiting in Contracting
Interview with Major Ben BrooksHost: Ted Garrison

How contractors manage a diverse work force will impact the bottom line of company. The good news is that diversity is a positive thing. Listen to Major Ben Brooks, founder of the Major Ben’s Consulting Agency, describe how you can take advantage of the benefits of diversity.

Trends Shaping the Industry
Interview with Stephen M. R. CoveyCo-hosts: Ted Garrison & Bruce D'Agostino

Stephen M.R. Covey states, “That far from being a soft, social virtue, trust is actually a hard-edged economic driver, a learnable and measurable skill that makes organizations more profitable, people more promotable and relations more energizing.” Listen to Covey, the co-founder and CEO of the CoveyLink Workwide, explain how you can use trust to improve your performance and your company’s bottom line.

Trends Shaping the Industry
Interview with Lee SmitherHost: Ted Garrison

There are numerous trends that are impacting the construction industry and it’s important for today’s construction executive to understand these impacts in order to plan accordingly. FMI’s research in this area has made them an expert on the changing construction environment. Listen to Lee Smither, a director at FMI, describe the major trends impacting the construction industry and how they impact the industry.

Collaboration vs. Integration:
The Knowledge-Based Approach
Interview with Peter Beck      Host: Ted Garrison

It’s time the construction industry recognizes that the industry is a knowledge based industry and starts using a knowledge-based approach to solving construction problems. Listen to Peter Beck, Managing Director of The Beck Group, explain from experience why an integrated solution is in the best interest of both contractors and clients.

Understanding What Owners Want
Interview with Jim Lutz      Co-hosts: Ted Garrison & Bruce D'Agostino

While price is always a factor because everyone is in a competitive marketplace, price consists of more than the number presented in the bid. Listen to Jim Lutz, Senior Vice President of Development for Liberty Property Trust, explain how Liberty Property evaluates contractors and how contactors can improve their chances of doing business with them or get themselves banned from future projects.