32 min

Leading the Way in Engineering & Construction - With Dave Krahn First Class Entrepreneurs & Leaders Podcast

    • Entrepreneurship

Dave Krahn

Bio: 

Dave is an industry veteran with over 40 years experience, and established Krahn Engineering in 1984 after studying civil and structural engineering at Lakehead University and BCIT. With a strong educational background and experience in construction, Dave brings a practical, hands-on approach to projects; his understanding of design, its basic systems, and its relation to cost allow him to apply the most innovative, effective solutions to all aspects of the building process. He has been responsible for the Krahn Group of Companies’ cross-disciplinary expansion and its broad client base, which stretches across Canada.



Key Insights:

- How Dave got passionate about construction as a kid, leading to his future career in the industry

- What motivated Dave to become a business owner

- Some of the main challenges faced when starting a business

- How Dave learned the skills necessary to run a business

- How Krahn Group of Companies gained a competitive edge over other competitors

- How Dave leverages his knowledge and connections to take on land development projects

- Some of the key strengths and skills required for being an entrepreneur 

- How to make difficult decisions when running a business



Contact Information:

Company Website: www.krahn.com

Dave Krahn

Bio: 

Dave is an industry veteran with over 40 years experience, and established Krahn Engineering in 1984 after studying civil and structural engineering at Lakehead University and BCIT. With a strong educational background and experience in construction, Dave brings a practical, hands-on approach to projects; his understanding of design, its basic systems, and its relation to cost allow him to apply the most innovative, effective solutions to all aspects of the building process. He has been responsible for the Krahn Group of Companies’ cross-disciplinary expansion and its broad client base, which stretches across Canada.



Key Insights:

- How Dave got passionate about construction as a kid, leading to his future career in the industry

- What motivated Dave to become a business owner

- Some of the main challenges faced when starting a business

- How Dave learned the skills necessary to run a business

- How Krahn Group of Companies gained a competitive edge over other competitors

- How Dave leverages his knowledge and connections to take on land development projects

- Some of the key strengths and skills required for being an entrepreneur 

- How to make difficult decisions when running a business



Contact Information:

Company Website: www.krahn.com

32 min