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Activating Curiosity | Leading Change in the Construction IndustryLeading Change in Construction: Why Culture Matters, Not Just TechnologySummary This episode of Activating Curiosity is for construction and AEC industry leaders navigating ongoing industry change and preparing for what’s next.Host Ryan Ware sits down with Brian Turmail, Vice President of Image for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), to explore what leading change in the construction industry will require as we move toward 2026 and beyond.Together, they unpack critical leadership challenges shaping the industry, including workforce shortages, technology adoption, economic uncertainty, and the growing need for collaboration across the AEC ecosystem. The conversation highlights why many cha...
2026-01-131h 21
Solar-Fit Renewable Energy RadioListen to Bill Speak with VP of AGC Brian Turmail About His Career and The Challenges America Faces When Training Workers to Meet Industry DemandsHear Bill's interview with Brian Turmail, Vice President, Public Affairs & Workforce, Associated General Contractors of America. (AGC). Brian's role is to develop and oversee all public, member, and chapter communications activities for the 27,000 member construction trade association. He also helps oversee the implementation of the association's Centennial "Future Focus" plan designed to position the association to help member firms thrive amid significant technological, process, and labor transformations taking place within the industry. Brian has been a guest on our show before and he does an excellent job of outlining the challenges America faces in regards to hiring and training...
2025-03-2728 min
The Lean to the Left PodcastTrump Puts Home Construction in CrisisTrump Puts Home Construction in CrisisJoin us for a compelling conversation about the impact of the Musk/Trump administration's immigration, tariff, and federal workforce policies on the construction industry, especially housing..In a discussion with Brian Turmail, Vice President of Public Affairs at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the Lean to the Left podcast explores those issues, which he says have put home construction in crisis.. Turmail highlights a severe labor shortage exacerbated by restrictions on programs like the H2B visa and cancellations...
2025-03-1127 min
2025-01-2740 min
The Lean to the Left PodcastTrump Puts Home Construction in CrisisTrump Puts Home Construction in CrisisJoin us for a compelling conversation about the impact of the Musk/Trump administration's immigration, tariff, and federal workforce policies on the construction industry, especially housing..In a discussion with Brian Turmail, Vice President of Public Affairs at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the Lean to the Left podcast explores those issues, which he says have put home construction in crisis.. Turmail highlights a severe labor shortage exacerbated by restrictions on programs like the H2B visa and cancellations under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and DACA. This labor scarcity could lead...
2024-10-2327 min
Peggy Smedley Show2024 Construction OutlookBrian Turmail, vice president of public affairs and strategic initiatives, Associated General Contractors of America, and Peggy Smedley talk about the forecast for total construction starts for 2024 and workforce trends. He tells about the organization’s annual construction hiring and business outlook. They also discuss: · Which segments will remain strong in 2024. · If there is still a workforce shortage in construction—and trends for 2024. · The construction industry mental health crisis.
2024-01-1817 minPeggy Smedley Show2024 Construction OutlookBrian Turmail, vice president of public affairs and strategic initiatives, Associated General Contractors of America, and Peggy Smedley talk about the forecast for total construction starts for 2024 and workforce trends. He tells about the organization’s annual construction hiring and business outlook. They also discuss: · Which segments will remain strong in 2024. · If there is still a workforce shortage in construction—and trends for 2024. · The construction industry mental health crisis.
2024-01-1817 min
Forward with NACCEConstructing a Bright Future: Tackling Worker Shortages through Entrepreneurial Thinking, with Brian TurmailA career in construction can be very financially rewarding, but many are hesitant to enter the career that doesn't require a college degree. This has led to a shortage of workers, and solving this shortage requires some entrepreneurial thinking. In this episode, Associated General Contractors of America's Brian Turmail provides a look at some of the model community college programs around the nation that encourage students to choose a career in construction and achieve their education goals, too.This episode was originally released on October 12, 2022.Ready to move forward with NACCE? Learn more about the...
2023-06-0724 minForward with NACCEHow community colleges can help expand the pipeline of workers in construction, with Brian TurmailA career in construction can be very financially rewarding, but many are hesitant to enter the career that doesn't require a college degree. This has led to a shortage of workers, and solving this shortage requires some entrepreneurial thinking. In this episode, Associated General Contractors of America's Brian Turmail provides a look at some of the model community college programs around the nation that encourage students to choose a career in construction and achieve their education goals, too.Ready to move forward with NACCE? Learn more about the National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship.Follow...
2022-10-1223 min
CONEXEC - ACE - CONSULTINGCONEXEC- ACE Consulting with Brian Turmail -VP of Public Affairs at AGCA podcast that steers conversation for current and aspiring executives in the construction industry on hot topics, overcoming adversity, challenges, and successes. www.ace-consulting.net/ Host: Dr. Scott Arias, President of ACE Consulting Guest Speaker: Brian Turmail, Vice President of Public Affairs & Strategic Initiatives at Associated General Contractors of America
2021-09-081h 00
Commercial Construction: Elevate the IndustryInterview with Brian TurmailBrian is the Vice President of Public Affairs and Strategic Initiatives at Associated General Contractors of America. The “AGC” is over 100 years old, has 27,000+ members and is the largest trade organization for subcontractors as well! In the interview, Brian outlines the role of the AGC in support of commercial construction including advocacy, training, networking and more. He discusses how AGC had influence in keeping construction “Essential” through COVID-19, changes in PPP and other current legislative issues. He talks a lot about future trends in the industry, including a five year look-ahead. He also discusses how construction is unique among bu...
2021-02-1150 min
Peggy Smedley ShowCOVID-19 and ConstructionPeggy and Brian Turmail, VP, public affairs & strategic initiatives, Associated General Contractors of America, talk about the impact of COVID-19 on construction. They also discuss: Why we are struggling with our infrastructure and how it has created an economy that is dependent on the infrastructure? The four benefits of construction that no one talks about that the younger workers needs to know. How to work together to build a greener future? agc.org (12.08.20 - #698) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G...
2020-12-1014 minPeggy Smedley ShowCOVID-19 and ConstructionPeggy and Brian Turmail, VP, public affairs & strategic initiatives, Associated General Contractors of America, talk about the impact of COVID-19 on construction. They also discuss: Why we are struggling with our infrastructure and how it has created an economy that is dependent on the infrastructure? The four benefits of construction that no one talks about that the younger workers needs to know. How to work together to build a greener future? agc.org (12.08.20 - #698) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G...
2020-12-1014 min
Through the NoiseBrian Turmail of the Associated General Contractors of America on Advocacy, Construction, and PodcastsBlake returns! He's back from his travels creating podcasts for several different industries around the country, just in time to welcome Brian Turmail from the Associated General Contractors of America. The AGC represents the people who build pretty much every structure -- and the facilities that support them -- with the exception of homes. He is the Senior Executive Director of Public Affairs and helps tell the stories of general contractors, bridging the gap between what they really do and what people think they do. They are working to dispel the myth that every construction site is just a...
2017-10-1249 min