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Flintco TalksAlberici CEO Leads with Humility, Creates Opportunities for GrowthFlintco Talks with Richard Jaggers, President and CEO of Alberici Corporation, who shares his journey from growing up in working-class England to leading a multi-billion-dollar construction enterprise. You'll hear Richard's insights on building collaborative teams, leveraging AI as a force multiplier for people, and pursuing responsible growth that creates momentum and opportunity—all while staying true to the values and culture that make Alberici-Flintco special. Plus, Richard shares his personal daily mantra for staying grounded. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced leader, this conversation offers valuable insights on building trust, maintaining humility, an...
2026-01-0557 min
Headspace for the Workplace with Dr. Sally: Helping Leaders Build Human-Centered WorkplacesThe Neuropsychology of Absence -- Why True Time Off Is a Strategic Advantage at Work with Daniel OatesWhat if paid time off (PTO) isn’t a perk but essential health infrastructure?In this episode of Headspace for the Workplace, I sit down with Daniel Oates, a longtime construction leader at Flintco, to unpack the psychological, neurobiological, and organizational benefits of structured, work-free time away from work.Drawing from more than two decades in the construction industry and grounded in a robust body of mental health and neuroscience research, this conversation reframes time off as a strategic investment in worker resilience, safety, creativity, and long-term performance.Together, Daniel and I explore why simply offering PTO isn’t enough, why...
2025-12-2616 minFlintco TalksTwo Leaders, One Vision: Alberici Creates Space for People to GrowFlintco Talks traveled to St. Louis for a rare joint conversation with John Alberici (Chairman Emeritus) and Greg Kozicz (Chairman) of Alberici Corporation. They share insights on building enduring culture, navigating transformative acquisitions, and creating sustainable growth through people-first leadership. This long-form conversation captures nuanced, unscripted wisdom rarely accessible in the construction industry—proof that Flintco Talks continues filling a real need for authentic leadership dialogue.Key Insights: • Leadership Transition Strategy: How promoting from within created a discipline-focused culture that drove operational excellence • Acquisition as Investment Philosophy: The breakthrough moment when John's simple questi...
2025-12-161h 10Flintco TalksFrom the Hockey Rink to the Board Room: A Chairman's JourneyIn this episode of Flintco Talks, you’ll hear from Greg Kozicz, Chairman of Alberici Corporation, as he shares his journey from a small Ontario mining town to leading a $4.5 billion construction enterprise. Growing up as one of six boys in modest circumstances, Greg learned self-sufficiency early – folding pizza boxes for pennies to afford hockey equipment shaped his work ethic and commitment to excellence. Greg reveals how rigorous hiring practices, commitment to operational excellence, and following global capital flows transformed Alberici into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise while maintaining authentic culture and industry-leading retention rates.Key Insights:
2025-11-121h 06Flintco TalksAlberici Expands Real Estate Services with LCG CapitalAlberici’s investment in LCG Capital Management expands the service offering that both Alberici and sister company Flintco can offer their clients. Flintco Talks with LCG Capital CEO and Co-Founder, Rob Goltermann, and COO and former CAO of Flintco, Craig Saur, about Real Estate strategy, development, corporate services, and property management–expertise that LCG Capital brings. Rob and Craig share insights on:-How a 20-year friendship evolved into a business partnership-Why trust and relationships remain the foundation of their success-LCG’s full-service approach to real estate — corporate services, property manageme...
2025-10-2257 min
Oklahoma Appeals - The PodcastEpisode 057: Oklahoma Appellate Courts 2025 Update #4Send us a textGabe and Jana discuss the following cases: 2025 OK 41, 06/09/2025, IN RE: AMENDMENT TO RULE 1.33 OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT RULES2025 OK 51, 08/20/2025, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING2025 OK 26, 567 P.3d 1022, 04/22/2025, COUCH v STATE OF OKLAHOMA ex rel. DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY2025 OK 29, 568 P.3d 589, 04/29/2025, LUNN v. CONTINENTAL MOTORS, INC. et al.2025 OK 34, 572 P.3d 1026, 05/28/2025, Bailey v State of Oklahoma ex rel. Service Oklahoma2025 OK 35, 05/28/2025, Flintco, LLC v Total Installation Management Specialists, Inc. et al.2025 OK 36, 571 P.3d 114, 05/28/2025, Oklahoma State Department of Health v Oklahoma County Criminal J...
2025-10-1750 minFlintco TalksJohn Alberici on Leadership, Legacy, and the Culture of Alberici & FlintcoFlintco Talks goes on the road to St. Louis for an entertaining and thought-provoking conversation with John Alberici, Chairman Emeritus of Alberici Corporation, as he reminisces about family, leadership, legacy, and culture. From stories of his father Gabe’s leadership style, the inspiration behind John’s original music, to the values that shaped Alberici’s growth, he shares engaging lessons about leading by example, carrying forward heritage, and staying grounded as the company expanded across generations. Highlights include:• How John's grandfather, who immigrated from Parma, Italy in 1900 built a construction legacy in St. Louis.• The...
2025-10-081h 04
Oklahoma News and Info Tracker - DailySix Flags Frontier City Roller Coaster Trial Reveals Crucial Amusement Park Safety Concerns in Oklahoma CityA civil trial is underway in Oklahoma City, six years after a young boy suffered a serious injury on a Frontier City roller coaster, with the family seeking compensation not only from the park but also from its owner, Six Flags, according to News 9. This case has drawn attention to amusement park safety and the responsibilities of operators, and is among the top local stories of the week. In state government, newly appointed State Superintendent of Education Lindel Fields has begun his first full week on the job. Fields, who was named by Governor Kevin Stitt to serve...
2025-10-0703 minFlintco TalksInclusive Builders AllianceThe Inclusive Builders Alliance (IBA) represents the “heavy hitters” of Central Texas construction. This unique alliance of general contractors – competitors who share a common goal – was borne out of a shared vision to address an acute challenge within the construction industry: helping trade partners grow and succeed.In this episode of Flintco Talks, we sat down with founding members of (IBA) to discuss their mission of fostering collaboration among general contractors and supporting small and minority-owned businesses in the construction industry.If you work in the Construction industry and want to know more about the IBA, rea...
2025-05-301h 01Flintco TalksWhy Skilled Trades Matter More Than EverFlintco Talks tackles one of the most urgent challenges facing Central Texas and our U.S. economy in general–the severe shortage of skilled tradespeople. In this episode you'll meet Kevin Brackmeyer, CEO, Skillpoint Alliance, Tamara Atkinson, CEO, Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Skillpoint graduate Jennifer Cobb, an electrical foreman with FSG Electric in Austin, who shares her compelling personal story. With more than $25 billion in active infrastructure projects (alone) and a growing demand for 10,000 new skilled workers per year just in Central Texas, the discussion goes deep into how this gap formed—and what’s bein...
2025-04-0459 minFlintco TalksWIC Week 2025 Unity, Empowerment, and Breaking Barriers#TogetherWeRise feels like a timeless theme for this year’s WIC Week™ celebration. The sentiment–unity, empowerment, and breaking barriers–are aspirations without an end. The work is never finished. In this episode of #FlintcoTalks we invited three construction professionals into the studio (Regina Munson, Cristina Marrero and Kendra Santa) to share their personal and professional journey. Their stories are both unique and universal. To women everywhere who still carry the extra burden of “proof” in the workplace, we stand with you! Leaders lead. Doers do. That’s all.
2025-03-031h 03Flintco TalksRenewable Energy and Utility Scale SolarIn 2024, Flintco Renewable Energy and Alberici reached a major milestone together: selection as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for two 128-MWdc (megawatt direct current) projects in central Illinois with owner, Adapture Renewables, Inc. (ARI). The Crooks Mill and Crooked Creek projects are expected to create more than 300 construction jobs and pump more than $250 million of economic impact into their local communities. Alberici Operations Director Mike McCallum joined Flintco Talks Host Daniel Oates for an in-depth discussion about these two projects, the state of the utility-scale solar market, and what’s driving solar photovoltaic (PV) and ba...
2025-02-101h 01Flintco TalksBridges to Prosperity 2024In February 2022, Flintco sent a 10-person team of volunteers to Rwanda with Bridges to Prosperity, a non-profit working in rural communities around the world, building pedestrian bridges that connect people and communities to healthcare, education, and other essential services.It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Or so we thought. The success of that first build brought us back to Rwanda two years later, this time with volunteers from Flintco and our sister company, Alberici. We traveled to the Muhanga (ma-hung-ga) District in Southern Rwanda for a 2-week stay in-country and helped complete a 103-meter hybrid suspension...
2025-01-271h 12Flintco TalksCollege Intern Finds His Calling in ConstructionTwo-time Flintco intern and newly minted project engineer, Lane Reynolds, was searching for his career path when an influential conversation with his brother-in-law unlocked his calling. Lane grew up in Dripping Springs, Texas, in a family of educators whom he admires for their dedication and commitment. However, Lane chose a different road, one that led him to Texas A&M University and a degree in Construction Science. If you are a student considering a career in construction or know someone who is, Lane offers valuable insight from his college experience in this latest episode of Flintco Talks. ...
2024-12-2023 min
Beers With ContractorsE50 - Lean Management and Efficient Processes for ContractorsIn the milestone 50th episode of 'Beers with Contractors,' hosts Will and Terry welcome back former host Dillon Cott, now an Operational Excellence Manager at FlintCo. The episode dives into lean management principles, the importance of investing in and empowering employees, safety practices, and the role of general contractors in large-scale construction projects. Dillon shares insights from his diverse career in construction, emphasizing the value of continuous improvement and respect for people. The discussion also includes practical advice for small companies aiming to implement efficient processes and improve workforce management.
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2024-11-2849 minFlintco TalksBuilding Workplace Resilience with Dr. Karen Bridbord, Ph.DBuilding a resilient workplace culture is critical to the long-term success of any organization. Fostering psychological safety, encouraging a growth mindset, and supporting the "whole person" is all part of what it takes to build a high-performing company. In this episode of Flintco Talks, host Daniel Oates welcomes Dr. Karen Bridbord, Ph.D, a licensed psychologist and Chief Talent Officer for the Alberici/Flintco enterprise. Karen shares her expertise and insights in this thought-provoking discussion around leadership, mental health, and what it takes to build a more resilient workplace culture. With a robust career spanning...
2024-11-2659 minFlintco TalksEnhancing Construction Quality with Firmus AIIn this episode of Flintco Talks, Dano sits down with Shir Abecasis, CEO and founder of Firmus, and Michael Thole, Flintco’s Director of Quality, to discuss how cutting-edge AI is transforming the construction industry. Firmus specializes in analyzing construction documents, identifying design issues early, and improving the quality of projects using advanced data analytics. Hear from Shir as she shares her journey from a competitive ballerina in Israel to leading a tech company that's changing the construction landscape. Michael dives into how Flintco utilizes Firmus AI to streamline quality processes and ensure projects stay on track, while discussing th...
2024-10-0159 minFlintco TalksSuicide Prevention in Construction: A Crisis We Can't IgnoreIn this powerful and eye-opening episode of Flintco Talks, we cover one of the most pressing and often overlooked issues in the construction industry—suicide prevention. Join Central Texas industry leaders David Mahoney, Vice President, TCS Mechanical, Eric Gribble, Healthcare Core Market Leader, DPR Construction, and Kyle Smith, President, Capital Industries Mechanical Contractors in this heartfelt and honest conversation.From personal stories of loss to actionable insights on creating positive change, this episode of Flintco Talks is another step in our collective journey to help keep our people safe both on the job and away from it. Do...
2024-09-0954 minFlintco TalksTarget Value Design, Delivery & PreconstructionIs value engineering a dirty word? Find out in this episode of Flintco Talks where host Daniel Oates, Senior Project Manager at Flintco, discusses Target Value Design (TVD) and preconstruction with Mackenzie McHale, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C, Office Director, Principal at HKS, Mark Montgomery, P.E., LEED AP, Senior Vice President at WSP, and Ed Smith, Vice President at Flintco. The group dives into how TVD breaks projects into manageable buckets, the importance of early trade partner involvement, and the benefits of constant collaboration. Learn how TVD can eliminate waste, reduce RFIs and change orders, and ultimately...
2024-06-141h 04Flintco TalksSafety Technology that Values Every VoiceAs part of Safety Week 2024, we invited Steve Eikanger, President and CEO of Flintco, and Barry Nelson, Founder and CEO of FactorLab into the Flintco Talks studio with host Daniel Oates to talk about the power of having authentic conversations around safety and how that helps build trust and respect among the team. The discussion centers around “SmartTagIt,” a video pre-task plan (PTP) application created by FactorLab and adopted by Flintco in 2023 that uses cell phone video to help crews get more engaged in safety planning in a language they understand. The application harnesses AI to help orga...
2024-05-0258 minFlintco TalksDeveloping the Future Workforce with Norris SebastianThe Construction industry is facing an existential threat from a severe shortage of skilled tradespeople. The explosive growth in Austin and Central Texas since the early 2000s has accentuated the issue. Area educators, City leaders, and industry in general are taking notice. J. Norris Sebastian III, Career and Technical Education Director at Del Valle ISD sat down with Flintco Talks Host Daniel Oates to talk about the issue and what companies can do to help bolster workforce development programs at area high schools. Mr. Sebastian shares his own career development journey starting as a culinary student, to...
2024-04-2357 minFlintco TalksHaving Better Conversations with Author Patti DeNucciPatti DeNucci, an award-winning author who helps professionals communicate better, joins Flintco Talks to discuss strategies for improving conversations and connections. DeNucci emphasizes making an intentional choice to build relationships through asking thoughtful questions, actively listening without judgment, assuming positive intent, and acknowledging others. She shares tactics like the "40-second rule" for being concise and aiming to listen 60% of the time. She advises starting small, with a consistent daily effort toward more authentic interactions. In this episode of Flintco Talks, we explore practical ways to create more caring, courageous conversations in service of stronger communities and mental health.
2024-04-1658 min
The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.E91 - Klint Kimball Preconstruction Director at Flintco in Arkansas discusses The Arkansas Art Museum and The Walmart Home Office projectsKlint Kimball, Preconstruction Director & Diversity and Inclusion Council Member at Flintco, sits down with our host, Gareth McGlynn to discuss topics he will be speaking about at Advancing Preconstruction.
1 - High-Quality Training Program for Estimators
2 - Early Procurement on Large Scale Projects
3 - Relationship between Flinko and Alberici
4 - How Preconstruction is made up of 70% Science and 30% Magic
5 - Mass Timber Projects particularly the Arkansas Museum, 100,000 sq. ft. Extension and Walmart Home Office Project, a 350 acre development in Arkansas.
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2024-02-1936 minFlintco TalksSafety Helmets and New Tech for Pre-Task PlansIn this episode of Flintco Talks, host Daniel Oates delves into the reasoning behind that decision with Flintco VP of Health Safety and Environment Steve Jordan. The podcast also explores a breakthrough safety innovation from FactorLabs that makes creating pre-task plans more inclusive and effective using video and advanced machine learning. Exciting stuff! Available wherever you get your podcasts.Beginning March 1, 2024, traditional hard hats will no longer be optional for use on Flintco projects. It’s time. Traumatic brain injuries represent one-quarter of all construction fatalities. Safety helmets have proven to be more effective at preventing serious in...
2024-02-0955 minFlintco TalksMental Health & Leadership with Mark WalkerIn this episode of Flintco Talks, host Daniel "DanO" Oates speaks with Mark Walker, a retired Navy SEAL and founding partner at Acumen Performance Group, a human performance company. Join Mark and DanO for their discussion around mental health, how to manage and maintain it, and the importance of building strong relationships. It’s an insightful conversation with actionable information for business leaders and their teams to perform at their best.
2024-02-0256 minFlintco TalksBuilding Bridges to Prosperity in Africa with Kelsey RollingsThe 2022 mission to Rwanda in East Africa with Flintco was so successful, and the work so important, that we joined with our sister company Alberici to field another team of volunteers in 2024. In this episode of Flintco Talks, Host Daniel "DanO" Oates talks to Flintco Projet Engineer Kelsey Rollings about her experience with our first Bridges to Prosperity trip. The 2-week bridge build is set for February 17 - March 2, 2024. The team is traveling to the Muhanga (ma-hung-ga) District in Southern Rwanda. Alberrici and Flintco are contributing most of the funds necessary for the trip, however, each team...
2024-01-1631 minFlintco TalksNative American Heritage Month with Vernelle ChaseJoin us for a special Native American Heritage Month episode of Flintco Talks. Guest host Rex Woods, VP of Business Acquisition sits down with Vernelle Chase, Director of Tribal Relations at Flintco, to discuss her lifelong journey of service to Native communities.Vernelle shares stories from growing up on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in rural Montana. She talks about getting her start in construction, advocating for increased use of Native businesses on projects, and working her way up to a leadership role at Flintco. Throughout the conversation, Vernelle provides perspective on the growth of tribally-owned businesses...
2023-12-1156 minFlintco TalksLean 2.0 with Melanie GilbertsonJoin host Daniel "Dan0" Oates and Melanie Gilbertson, Flintco's Director of Production Support, about the company's Lean journey. Melanie shares how she first got involved with Lean practices in 2009 and saw the benefits it brought to planning and scheduling. After joining Flintco in 2016, Melanie led the company's introduction to Lean with two pilot projects. Melanie explains Flintco's three formal Lean roles - Lean Champion, Coach, and Mentor. We hear how an internal steering committee comprised of coaches and mentors created a compensation program around the discretionary effort to drive Lean throughout the organization. Tune in...
2023-10-1948 minFlintco TalksConstruction Inclusion Week with Pat ColemanJoin host Daniel "DanO" Oates for an interview with Pat Coleman, the new VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (and Belonging) at Alberici Construction Company. Pat shares her journey from growing up in an underserved St. Louis community to becoming the CEO of a nonprofit before joining Alberici. Learn why Pat's role in DEI matters and hear her perspectives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. Pat discusses being on a "listening tour" to understand Alberici's culture and employees' experiences. Additional topics include: • Mental health & construction • Getting comfortable with discomfort
2023-10-1848 minFlintco TalksConstruction Inclusion Week with Orlando HernandezJoin host Daniel "DanO" Oates and Flintco HSE Area Manager Orlando Hernandez as they discuss how fostering a sense of belonging leads to better work and outcomes.They discuss the progress made in diversity and inclusion over the past 40 years, using the story of Orlando's father learning to read drawings on his own as an example. Orlando also talks about how taking the time to properly translate the Spanish safety video demonstrates Flintco's commitment to inclusion.Orlando explains the recent efforts Flintco has made to improve belonging among employees. He emphasizes how leaders should make...
2023-10-1713 minFlintco TalksBeyond the Battlefield with retired Navy SEAL Bill HartIn this episode of Flintco Talks, host Daniel “Dan0” Oates sits down with Bill Hart, a founding partner with the organizational performance consulting company Acumen Performance Group (APG), and a 20-year veteran as a Naval Special Warfare Operator with the Navy SEALs from 1992-2012. Following his decorated military service, Bill struggled with re-entry into civilian life. Extended multiple deployments during the Iraq War had taken their toll on his mental health. He got divorced and lost his oldest son to suicide. He was deep in debt, his driver’s license lapsed, and lost his personal identity as a Navy SEAL...
2023-10-041h 02Flintco Talks"Happiness is Community" with Kevin GrimwoodIn this episode of Flintco Talks, Host Daniel “Dan0” Oates talks to Kevin Grimwood, partner with the organizational performance consulting company Acumen Performance Group (APG), who shares his unique perspective as a former Naval Special Warfare Operator from 2005-2015. Kevin started his own construction company after leaving the military but struggled with personal relationships and his own mental health before finding his footing again. His background and personal story will resonate with those seeking a better understanding and awareness of positive mental health.Reference Material: “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. How We Can Learn to Fulfill Our Po...
2023-09-0559 min
Touchplan Podcast NetworkUpping Your Game Ep. #10 The Personal Impact Of Your ChoicesIn honor of Construction Safety Week, we have a special episode of Upping Your Game. Guest host Melanie Gilbertson, Director of Production Support at Flintco, is joined by her colleagues Steve Jordan and Shayne Harris for a conversation about safety and its importance at Flintco and throughout the industry—the three touch upon various safety topics and why safety has to be personal and relevant industry-wide. Shayne and Steve are recognized as safety innovators and also participated in a video called The Shortcut that shares Shayne and his family’s story of survival after a jobsite incident during his electrician days...
2023-05-0148 min
Touchplan Podcast NetworkUpping Your Game Ep. #7 LCI Congress - A Trip Down Memory LaneMelanie Gilbertson, Director of Production Support at Flintco, takes the mic as guest host for this episode. She is joined by her colleague Heather Ormonde and Elena Miller from Daniel O'Connell & Sons, and the three discuss this year's LCI Congress and reflect on past Congress events.
2022-12-0947 min
Real FitKara Hardman, larger bodied hiker, project manager, and co-founder: "I got to redefine athleticism in a plus-size body" | ep. 22Kara Hardman is a Construction Project Manager at Flintco, the Chief Fun Officer of WNDR Outdoors, and a curvy adventurer living in Colorado. Her favorite adventures include hiking with her adorable dog and kayaking. Kara has been in a plus-size body for many years and understands the thought work it takes to love yourself exactly as you are. In March 2019, Kara climbed Kilimanjaro with the Cury Kili Crew, an all-women’s group of curvy hikers, for International Women’s Day. Their journey is the basis for the documentary. Connect with KaraWNDR Outdoors: Wndroutdoors.com...
2021-11-0255 min
Getting SmartCareer Lessons Learned by an Analog Guy in a Digital WorldNo company is perfect, and whether you work at a start-up or large corporation, there will inevitably be days where you wish you worked on the other side.Tim Garbutt, the Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Flintco LLC, has been on both sides and knows how the other half works.On this episode of Knowledge is Power, he shares with host Brandon Pfluger his experiences on both sides of the professional world and a few things he’s learned along the way.“My dad was a small business owner, so that’s what...
2021-03-1859 min
Flintco TalksTexas Capital Complex Update: George H.W. Bush building at 1801 Congress AvenueFor this third installment of Flintco Forward’s look at the Texas Capitol Complex project, Ruben Martinez, President of Martinez Moore Engineers, LLC, Tom Stuhler, Vice President, Senior Project Architect, at HKS, Inc., Brian Eason, Senior Project Manager at HKS, Inc., and Jason Riley, Senior Superintendent, Flintco, LLC focused on the 1801 Congress portion of the project.
“The 1801 Congress project, also referred to as the George H.W. Bush building, is a 15-story office tower that sits on a four-story, below-grade garage,” Riley said.
A lot of effort goes into keeping a project of this magnitude on tra...
2020-10-2130 min
Flintco TalksAchieving Better Student Mental Health Through NutritionThe Littleton, Colorado community understands the relationship between a child’s nutrition and mental health. And it is with those students, the future of the community, in mind the Littleton public school system (LPS) took on the responsibility to improve food quality, accessibility, and students' experience.
They invested in a complete renovation of the kitchens at several elementary and middle schools, sourcing Flintco to help. LPS’s Jon Widmier, Coordinator of Social, Emotional and Behavioral Services, Jessica Gould, Director of Nutrition Services, and Terry Davis, Chief Operations Officer, joined Flintco Forward to dive into the project's reasons and...
2020-09-2152 min
Flintco TalksIntern Hackathon Finds Innovative Solutions to Real-World ChallengesInternships offer great opportunities for businesses and students. Alberici, a diversified, global construction company, has a long history of tapping into new talent and sharing real-world expertise with interns. In past years, the group of interns met at the company’s headquarters in St. Louis, but COVID-19 restrictions made that impossible.
The company came up with a plan for an Intern Hackathon to enable interns to innovate together on an actual problem—construction practices in the world of COVID-19. Intern Adnan Malkoc, Alberici Global Automotive Constructors President Jose Garcia-Aranda and Flintco project manager Dan O’Hara spoke about th...
2020-09-0324 min
Flintco TalksFlintco Forward: "The Texas Capitol Complex, ReimaginedThis second installment of Flintco Forward’s focused look at the Texas Capitol Complex project in Austin, Texas, zeroes in on phase one construction. Host Tyler Kern spoke with three of Page’s architects working on the project, Lawrence W. Speck, Senior Principal, Paul Bielamowicz, Principal Senior Project Manager, and Ryan Losch, Senior Associate, Urban Designer.
The goal of the new Texas Capitol Complex is multi-fold. It will not only celebrate the State capitol, and house state employees in state office space with more space than ever before, but it will also create well-defined civic spaces for vari...
2020-08-1218 min
Flintco TalksHow the Texas Capitol Complex’s Master Plan Is Bringing a Civic Landmark Into the PresentTime goes on, but our landmarks often stay the same.
The Texas Capitol, beloved by Texans for being taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., will remain, but the area around it is bring brought into the present.
That’s thanks in no small part to John Raff, Deputy Executive Director, Facilities Design and Construction for the Texas Facilities Commission. Raff and his team are modernizing the complex, making structural improvements, modifying the urban design and ultimately hoping to give Texans another element of Austin they can be proud of.
The original plan was designed in the 1950s...
2020-06-1332 min
Flintco TalksThe Challenges and Advantages of Being a Woman in ConstructionBhavna Nim, Sarah Nario, and Alex Janota are just three of Flintco's many female professionals succeeding in the heavily male-dominated construction industry.
On this episode of the Flintco Forward podcast, host Shelby Skrhak sat down with these three successful women to discuss their different pathways to a career in construction and offer advice for the next generation in the industry.
A mere 9% of the construction industry is comprised of women, and only 3% are employed in hands-on production roles as opposed to administration, human resources and marketing roles that make up the bulk of jobs in...
2020-03-0727 min
Flintco TalksFlintco Jobcast: Office Engineer Flintco is hiring a Office Engineer based in their Englewood, CO. Office. The Office Engineer is responsible for assisting Project Manager and Superintendent by performing specifically delegated administrative and technical work assignments. This is an entry level position and requires an Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and related experience. To see the full job description, visit MarketScale.com/careers. For more that 100 years, Flintco has provided construction management services to clients in multiple markets. Flintco is recognized for th...
2020-01-2900 min
Agency Minder Mind Your Business PodcastAgency Minder 006 Tony DeStefanoThe Agency Minder Mind Your Business podcast is for business leaders who have agency over their business, and are looking for ways to improve the business relationships between their external third-parties and their own employees.
In this episode Manny Bartolini, Founder & CEO of Agency Minder chats with Tony DeStefano, VP of Human Resources for Flintco. Tony shares his thoughts on the benefits of transparency. He also shares his perspective on why we all need to be really good listeners.
You can reach Tony at http://linkedin.com/in/tdestefano or via Flintco’s website at ht...
2020-01-1230 min
MarketScale RadioMaverick of Marketing: Applying Industry Principles to MarketingIt is a best practice to take something from one industry or department and use in another. The success of Lean is an exemplary examples.Lean began in Japan at Toyota, and while its origins began in manufacturing and eventually moved on to construction - it is a principle that can be applied to any process or industry as the core of Lean is to simplify and streamline.On this episode of Maverick of Marketing we talk with Tim Garbutt, Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications, and Hillary Chase, Digital Marketing Manager, at Flintco.
2019-12-2330 min
Flintco TalksBuilding on Our Native American Work History with Vernelle Chase and Steve EikangerOn this episode of Flintco Forward, we spoke with Vernelle Chase, Director of Tribal Relations, Flintco, LLC, and Steve Eikanger, Vice President, Area Manager, Flintco, about Flintco’s long-standing heritage in building and growing positive relationships with the Native American Territories.
Chase works with the various tribes to ensure successful building projects and healthy relationships. “Understanding the sovereign immunity laws for the lands in which they build, and the various intricacies of the many tribes,” said Chase, “ensures the alignment of both the tribe’s goals and Flintco’s goals.” Eikanger added, “The learning never stops. The needs of the tri...
2019-12-0420 min
Flintco TalksA Modern Approach to As-BuiltsRegional Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Managers for Flintco, Kevin Bromenshenk & Jason Schrader, joined us on Flintco Forward to help redefine as-builts as more than just being a two-dimensional format of marked changes made during the construction process by emphasizing the importance of as-builts during and after construction.
As Bromenshenk put it: “The perception of as-builts from the past is not what the definition of as-builts today.”
Bromenshenk explained that the perception of as-builts hinged onto its early stages, when the industry did not have access to advanced technology where assistance in planning and problem solv...
2019-11-2733 min
Flintco TalksHow to Fast Track Companywide Technology with a Technology Working GroupOn this episode of Flintco Forward, we sat down with two executives who are making innovation management tangible by creating a technology working group for their construction companies: David Pounds PE, Director of Construction Support Services at Flintco, LLC, and Aaron Geiger, Chief Technology Officer for Alberici Group.
Tulsa-based Flintco specializes in commercial construction. The company is engaged in about 100 active projects at any given time. With that kind of volume, company-wide technology implementation has been sporadic.
Flintco isn’t alone. Construction as an industry has been slower than most in adopting and onboarding new te...
2019-11-0524 min
Flintco TalksChoosing the Right Tools for the Job with Jason Schrader & Kevin BromenshenkThe construction industry is seeing an exponential increase in the number of programs and tools available for any given project. On this episode of Flintco Forward, host Sean Heath sat down with Jason Schrader and Kevin Bromenshenk, Regional VDC Managers at Flintco, to discuss the need to minimize the number of tools used on any given project.
The sheer number of tools available today can actually be a hindrance to success, according to Schrader.
“Not always is every piece of technology pertinent to every project,” he said. “We want to make sure in our processes that w...
2019-10-2515 min
Flintco TalksFlintco Career Opportunity: Finding the Fundamental Qualities of a Project Manager with Tony DeStefano & Cole ButcherFlintco has been a leader in construction management for 110 years, working on impactful civic projects big and small. In order to keep this long record of service and expertise, Flintco seeks smart and innovative employees to join the team.
On this jobcast episode of Flintco Forward we explore the open role of Project Manager at Flintco and what this job entails. Flintco employees Tony DeStefano, VP of Human Resources, and Cole Butcher, Flintco Senior Project Manager, join the conversation to talk about what a project manager is, and what they can do at Flintco.
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2019-10-1110 min
Flintco TalksFlintco Career Opportunity: Exploring The Role of Superintendent at with Henry Knerr & Tony DeStefanoWhat do a football coach and a Flintco superintendent have in common? We asked the tough (and the fun) questions on this Flintco Jobcast, highlighting the leadership role of superintendent. We learned what makes a great Flintco superintendent and explored the possibilities of a long, rewarding, and forward-thinking career in commercial construction.
“The cool thing about this position, it really is building the skyline of Memphis," said Tony DeStefano, vice president of human resources.
Superintendents are project managers on some of the most influential buildings in Greater Memphis, including the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospit...
2019-10-0810 min
Flintco TalksHow We Finally Made Lean Work for the Construction Industry with Melanie Gilbertson & Peter KoziczLean, not to be confused with a lien, is a business practice designed to increase efficiency, eliminate wasteful applications, and utilize human effort to the best of its ability. Lean has been implemented across industries with great success...that is, until it encountered the construction industry.
Unperturbed by the challenges of bringing traditional efficient operations to the industry, Flintco soldiered on, implementing lean practices with great success. On this episode of Flintco Forward, we found out how the company did it and why it works with Melanie Gilbertson, lean manager, and Peter Kozicz, president & CEO of Flintco.
2019-08-0141 min
Flintco TalksFlintco 4LIFE Presents: Putting the KASK Hard Hat to the Test with Adam TrautmanHard hats have been a symbol of safety for construction workers for decades. While materials have improved and hard hats are now stronger and lighter, their actual mechanical structure hasn’t changed much.
Construction expert Adam Trautman, project manager for Flintco, joined us on the first episode of Flintco Forward to share his perspective on the evolution of hard hats in the industry.
“Really, the hard hat is a last line of defense on the job site. We try to design and develop plans to mitigate risk; however, there is always the potential for injury. Hard...
2019-05-0724 min