What does made in the USA really mean, and how has it evolved? In this episode Brad & Dee share their personal stories and examine the history and definitions and labeling. We also dive into the pluses and minuses of importing and what we can each do in our various roles to influence a better result in our lives and on our projects.

The mental health crisis in the construction industry has reached a fever pitch. Dee & Brad review some alarming figures and discuss the many contributing factors to stress in the industry as well as some very personal stories. This episode speaks to everyone in the industry from the first year apprentice to trade contractors, GCs, and Owners and is a must listen. There is much we can do to contribute to being part of the solution, and it starts with each and every one of us.

In this episode Brad & Dee explore the speed to market we experience in the construction industry and the impacts that this has on design and construction. Is rushing design worth it? It is said that slower is faster, let's explore that idea and examine the pressures being put on the industry from various areas and take a critical look at the real cost of rushing to break ground.

It seems like everything has changed dramatically in the work place in recent years. How long people stay at jobs, how we are handling the changes in workplace culture and the shift of the balance of power between employer and employee. In this episode we talk about the pluses and minuses for all parties and what we can do to bring a little harmony to the thing we all have to do - work!

Welcome to Management Under Construction Podcast! Get to know a little about co-host Brad Wyant!

Welcome to Management Under Construction Podcast! In this bonus feature, get to know co-host Dee Davis.

In this episode, Dee & Brad explore the past, present and the future of EV's as well as emerging non gasoline auto technology. We explore the business and politics of clean air vehicles as well as safety and sustainability considerations. We each share our personal experiences with renting EV's in what should be the ideal place to give it a try. We wrap up by profiling the ideal EV customer in the current marketplace, and invite the listeners to seek out some emerging technology that exists in a test market and provide us some feedback.