Mike welcomes Daniel McCarthy from Allegheny Contract Flooring. The two discuss their similar beginnings in marketing and transition into the flooring industry, working together over the last decade. Daniel shares insights on various aspects of the commercial flooring business including union and non-union work, surface preparation, the use of Supercap trucks, and evolving flooring technologies. They reflect on significant projects they've handled, such as the Dennis-Yarmouth regional school and the top of the Prudential building in Boston. The episode concludes with personal anecdotes about family and favorite pastimes.
Topics
00:41 Meet Daniel McCarthy: From Marketing to Flooring
02:15 Union vs. Non-Union: Navigating the Flooring Industry
03:46 Expanding into the Boston Market
12:45 Pavilion and the Move to Allegheny
15:15 Personal Life and Family Transitions
16:19 Commuting Challenges and Relocation
16:43 Department Services Overview
17:03 Super Cap Truck Operations
18:26 Maintaining Equipment and Team
19:07 Challenges in Flooring Projects
21:00 Polished Concrete and Market Dynamics
21:35 Union vs Non-Union Work
23:20 Terrazzo Flooring Discussion
26:27 Division Size and Project Load
27:21 Year-End Reflections and Future Outlook
29:31 Personal Insights and Closing Remarks
