Skilled Workers in a Changing Market:
Breaking Ground for Women
Interview with Renee SacksHost: Ted Garrison

“Technology is changing. Building information modeling, integrated project delivery, new energy forms, new technologies, all of that is facing us head on and the industry must change. Women are a very important factor,” reports Renee Sacks, the conference producer for the Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference. Listen as Sacks explores how women can benefit the construction industry. To learn more about the conference held on April 15-16, 2010 in NYC, go to www.groundbreakingwomen.com.

An Australian Perspective: Looking
Forward ‘Down Under’
Interview with James TinslayHost: Ted Garrison

James Tinslay, the CEO of National Electrical and Communications Association of Australia explained that they have a very high level of training that is a barrier to unskilled workers coming to Australia to do work. Listen to Tinslay discusses this and other issues on how Australia is impacted and impacts the global construction industry.

Going Global: Australian Perspectives
Interview with Graham MacKrillHost: Ted Garrison

Graham MacKrill, Executive Director of the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association of Queensland, Australia says that times are exciting. Listen to MacKrill explore the positive and negative impacts of the stimulus packages on the industry and other issues impacting the Australian and global marketplace.

Five Keys to Adopting a Quality Culture
Interview with Larry OwenHost: Ted Garrison

“If you are not concerned about quality, then you may not get the bid even if you are the low bidder,” cautions Larry Owen, Quality Consultant. Listen to Owen explain the new realities about quality as the industry moves forward into day’s hyper competitive marketplace.

Solutions for the Challenges Facing Our
Nation's Infrastructure
Interview with Congressman James OberstarHost: Ted Garrison

"The construction industry, given the opportunity and the certainty of funding, can perform at its very best," reports Congressman James Oberstar, the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Listen to Congressman Oberstar discuss the challenges facing our nation's infrastructure and how it impacts the construction industry.