2009 Outlook with Steve Forbes
Interview with Steve Forbes       Host: Ted Garrison

The U.S. economic crisis has been described by some as the worst economic situation since the depression. Yet, all doesn’t seem lost. Listen to Steve Forbes, the Editor-in-Chief of Forbes magazine and one of the nation’s leading experts on our economy describe it outlook for 2009.

Roofer: Challenges and Solutions
Interview with Kinsey RobinsonHost: Ted Garrison

Everyone in the construction industry recognizes that the industry has numerous challenges including how to attract a sufficient number of skilled workers. The roofing trade ranks 242 out 250 as career by Job Rated Almanac, therefore it needs to change. Listen to Kinsey Robinson of United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers discuss what the industry must do to attract and retain workers and meet other challenges.

The St. Anthony Falls Bridge (I35W)
The Owner’s Perspective
Interview with Jon Chiglo       Co-hosts: Ted Garrison & Lee Evey

The rapid replacement of the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis is a shining monument to our nation’s ingenuity and construction capabilities. Jon Chiglo, P.E., MN/DOT’s Project Manager, provides owner insights into the process. Listen to Jon describe how a 1,200 foot bridge could be replaced in less than 14 months from the date of the original bridge’s collapse.

The St. Anthony Falls Bridge (I35W)
The Contractor’s Perspective
Interview with Peter F. Sanderson       Co-hosts: Ted Garrison & Lee Evey

The challenges of constructing a high profile, high speed project are almost endless. Yet the Flatiron-Manson team delivered beyond expectations, Peter Sanderson, P. E., was the Project Manager for the contractor team on the replacement of I35W Bridge. Listen to Peter describe how they managed to pull off this incredible construction feat.