Improving Construction Management with Steve Bannes

Children's Book Author Mike Nager - All About Smart Manufacturing: The technical and trades skills gap is well known among manufacturing and construction. There are many ideas and solutions out there, including a scholarship sponsored by Graybar focused on all trades. However, in my research, I ran across a unique... by Keepin' The Lights On

34 min listen

Adapting To Crisis with Steve Guarracino: The disruption of Covid required everyone to adapt to crisis. During this episode, Steve Guarracino LC, IESNA, Source Market Specialist at Cooper Lighting’s Training and Development Center, shares with me how he and his team at The Source adapted to... by Keepin' The Lights On

31 min listen

Construction Innovation with Tauhira Ali: In this episode, Tauhira Ali, Executive Director of Industry Innovation at NECA and I talk about why innovation in construction is so important, the challenges in adopting innovation in this space, and get a few ideas on how a business can start to... by Keepin' The Lights On

33 min listen

Supply Chain Perspectives with Tom Gale MDM CEO: Supply chain issues have eased a bit over the past few months. However, there seems to be news daily talking about new disruptions. I spend a few minutes with Tom Gale, CEO of MDM, a market research and niche media company covering supply chain and... by Keepin' The Lights On

27 min listen

Growing Broadband Access via P3s with Jim Baller: For nearly 30 years, Jim Baller, Partner at Keller & Heckman, LLP, has worked tirelessly advocating for creating equality in the realm of digital access. The pandemic certainly accelerated the mainstream recognition of this divide and the need to... by Keepin' The Lights On

44 min listen

Shedding Light On Industrial Lighting w Steve LoJacono: Some studies say that up to 80% of commercial and industrial spaces have not been upgraded to LED lighting. Before you go out and buy the latest LED lights, take a few minutes to hear what Steve LoJacono, NCQLP Lighting Professional and NALMCO... by Keepin' The Lights On

24 min listen

Small Contractor Tech Stack with Jared Christman: For smaller electrical contractors and communication integrators, selecting the right technology to run their jobs and business can be an overwhelming obstacle. I spend a few minutes with Jared Christman, Director of Construction Technology at ELECTRI... by Keepin' The Lights On

31 min listen

Flying in the Face of Fear with Colonel Kim Campbell, USAF, Ret.: Kim “KC” Campbell served in the Air Force for 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan.... by Keepin' The Lights On

41 min listen

Improving Construction Management with Steve Bannes: Steve Bannes, Professor of Practice and Director of Graduate Studies in Construction Management at Washington University, and I discuss how the discipline of construction management can help move the construction process from one that is often... by Keepin' The Lights On

40 min listen

Show Trailer-Bring Your Kid to Work Edition: You can reach your host at mailto:podcast@graybar.com For show episodes and to subscribe to our show newsletter, please go to http://www.graybar.com/podcast Podcasts mentioned in the show: https://www.constructiondorks.com/... by Keepin' The Lights On

7 min listen

Building a Better Network with Joe Reele: Have you ever wondered why we aren’t living in the world of the Jetsons or Star Trek, or even in a world where the traffic lights are smart and work consistently? In today’s show, I speak with Joe Reele, Vice President Solution Architects at Schneider... by Keepin' The Lights On

29 min listen

State of AI with Rudy Agovic: In this episode, I speak with Rudy Agovic, PhD Chief Analytics Officer at Clarity Insights and we discuss the myths or challenges AI faces as companies think about implementing it. F From understanding what AI is and isn’t, the struggle with... by Keepin' The Lights On

49 min listen

State of Prefab with Lonnie Cumpton: In this episode, I’m speaking with LONNIE CUMPTON, Senior Director of Customer Success and Product Strategy at AEC Inspire. Lonnie has over 30 years in the design and building industry. Starting at the early stages of CAD design, then into BIM and... by Keepin' The Lights On

30 min listen

Embracing Messy Cities: Many US cities and towns are beginning to show their age, with depopulation, aging infrastructure, and lost industry. In addition, many are looking for ways to make our communities more people-centric where walking and biking are more viable options.... by Keepin' The Lights On

33 min listen

Smarter Water Infrastructure with Jose Rivera and Steve March: Municipalities are faced with many challenges as they plan for the future of their water, wastewater facilities. Aging infrastructure, technology advancements, data management, cybersecurity, and automation is a small list of concerns facing... by Keepin' The Lights On

57 min listen

The TeleComm Industry Wants You! Guest: Jennifer Roback: The information, technology, and communications world hasn’t been spared the labor shortage that many trades are facing today. There is a growing talent gap and in this episode, Jennifer Roback, Director Global Systems Engineer at Commscope, shares... by Keepin' The Lights On

37 min listen

Sustainability That Works with Susan Rochford: We’re going to be discussing Legrand’s journey to create a more sustainable business. Susan Rochford, Vice President, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability & Public Policy at Legrand North America and Central America brings so much history and... by Keepin' The Lights On

39 min listen

Biodegradable Lighting with Benjamin Rapkin: When I heard the words, “biodegradable lighting fixtures,” my curiosity was piqued. To learn more about this, I turned to Benjamin Rapkin, General Manager at Lightly. In this episode of Keepin’ The Lights On, I learn about the current state of... by Keepin' The Lights On

32 min listen

What's Certification Got to Do With ICT? With Chuck Bowser, RCDD Tech: In this episode, we are going to talk about the importance of choosing the most qualified technician for your next installation. It goes beyond simply pulling cable. This episode's guest is RCDD Tech, Chuck Bowser. RCDD stands for (Registered... by Keepin' The Lights On

34 min listen

EC & Vendor Relationships With David Peterson, ERMCO President & COO: Without materials, a contractor can’t do their job. Material management goes beyond simply ordering and receiving the material. A well-thought-out material strategy and plan can go a long way in helping a contractor get their projects done efficiently... by Keepin' The Lights On

17 min listen

Day In The Life: Association Lobbyist with Marco Giamberardino: Most associations have an internal group that focuses on political advocacy. To learn a bit more about this side of the National Electrical Contractor Association, I asked Marco Giamberardino, NECA Senior Vice President of Government and Public... by Keepin' The Lights On

17 min listen

Controlling Higher-Ed Lighting w Bill Marushak: In this episode, Bill Marushak and I talk about some of the challenges facing higher-ed facility teams in controlling and managing their lighting and then share a few ideas on ways they can think through the problem to come up with the best solutions.... by Keepin' The Lights On

32 min listen

From Contractor to ConTech with Nate Tockerman: Electrical Contractor construction technology and software have come a long way since its earliest days. The companies providing the services are doing a better job of learning from the industry and designing solutions that are helping ECs get their... by Keepin' The Lights On

23 min listen

Conventions, Innovation, and Food with Tauhira Ali: This episode is a departure in format. Tauhira Ali, Executive Director of Industry Innovation at NECA, (National Electrical Contractors Association) and I sat down during the 2023 NECA Convention on the show floor to share ideas about conventions,... by Keepin' The Lights On

29 min listen

Supporting The Industry w Bill Hughes, Milwaukee Tool: I’ve always been impressed how Milwaukee Tool works to improve the construction industry through associations. Their support goes beyond simply paying membership fees. It takes a well-thought-out strategy and plan to benefit both the industry and the... by Keepin' The Lights On

21 min listen

Business Education for Electrical Contractors with Pete Mastrorocco: In this episode, Pete Mastrorocco, Sr. Vice President, Education, Events & Partnerships at the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) discusses the valuable insights and lessons learned through industry associations, which can be... by Keepin' The Lights On

19 min listen

Prefab and Company Culture with Todd Grossweiler: Prefab is a topic so thoroughly discussed over the last 10 years that many start to tune it out when mentioned. After talking with Todd Grossweiler, Executive Vice President at Allison Smith Company about their approach to prefab, I wonder if we... by Keepin' The Lights On

16 min listen

True Role of Construction Software with Chandler Brooks: For an electrical contractor, choosing the right software can be daunting. Chandler Brooks, Director of Industry Partnerships & Alliances at Procore Technologies, joins me during the NECA tradeshow to share his perspective on what an EC should... by Keepin' The Lights On

25 min listen

Cybersecurity Zero Trust with Pamela Kubiatowski: I know the importance of proper Cybersecurity in my personal life and company. I hadn’t spent too much time thinking about how well the companies I work with are doing to protect themselves. As I spoke with my guest this week, Pamela Kubiatowski, CTO... by Keepin' The Lights On

40 min listen

How to Stop Worrying and Love Lighting Controls with Steve Roe: Lighting controls can be as simple as the same switch you see in our logo to complex multi-building wide network-driven systems. There are many reasons to switch to more complex controls. But many have concerns or fears about installing them. To help... by Keepin' The Lights On

38 min listen

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