Building What's Next

Mortenson
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An in-depth look at the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry, the innovations and technologies that are changing it, and the people who are leading the way. Featuring insights from the people of Mortenson, major Developer and one of the United States top 20 builders.

  1. 10/07/2019

    Continuous Improvement

    Continuous Improvement and Lean principles are paramount in manufacturing – especially the aerospace market – for a variety of reasons. Whether it's to increase or maintain their high delivery rates to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), optimize labor and productivity, or embark on a new greenfield project, suppliers have a critical need to assess flow on the manufacturing floor and optimize their lines. Hear from Mike McCoy, former president of Korry Electronics, as he describes how Korry improved their margins through a successful Continuous Improvement journey.

    27 min

  2. 04/30/2019

    Cost Index Analysis for Q1 2019

    Clark Taylor, Mortenson's Vice President of Estimating breaks down the what the latest Construction Cost Index tells us about the state of the industry both nationally and in specific markets, and helps us understand what it means for owners as they plan for the future.

    9 min

  3. 04/30/2019

    Fan Experience

    We're joined by Jason Jennings and Logan Gerken as they discuss the changing landscape of large venues, and the crossroads of sports and technology.

    24 min

  4. 04/30/2019

    Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

    As municipalities and transit authorities begin implementing fleet electrification, they face challenges around infrastructure, technology choices, and long-term financial outcomes. In this episode of "Building What's Next®" The Podcast, we're joined Nicole Geneau and Joffrey Wilson, Strategy and Market Development Directors for Mortenson's Integrated Energy Solutions business, who outline the state of fleet electrification and how owners can avoid some of the common pitfalls that can delay projects or result in unnecessary financial losses down the road.

    18 min

  5. 09/19/2018

    Episode 16 - Mergers & Acquisitions

    The first half of 2018 saw record levels of M&A activity in the United States, increasing by 79% compared to the level of activity seen during 2017, according to Thomson Reuters data. The number of deals itself reflected a 13.1 percent decrease from a year ago, reflecting the increase in valuations. Hailed "the year of M&As" by Forbes, the consensus for 2018 is that strong deal activity is ahead. On this episode of Building What's Next™ The Podcast, we're joined by Sanchayita Ray, strategy and market development director, who shares insight into the food and beverage industry and the types of surprising risks that executives may encounter during and post-transaction. With M&A activity remaining strong, executives across multiple industries can benefit gaining better visibility into their real estate portfolio.

    15 min

  6. 02/23/2018

    Venue Performance

    We're joined by Logan Gerken, Mortenson's Director of Project Development, Sports + Entertainment Group and Julianne Laue, Senior Energy Engineer, Energy Performance Group who talk about the unknown problems, trends and solutions owners of large venues are dealing with. From temperature control to technology, you'll be surprised at the innovation and engineering that goes into every new stadium, theater and arena.

    29 min

  7. 01/24/2018

    Construction Cost Index - Q4 2017

    We're joined by Clark Taylor, Mortenson's Vice President of Estimating who breaks down the what the latest Construction Cost Index tells us about the state of the industry both nationally and in specific markets, and helps us understand what it means for owners going forward.

    7 min

  8. 10/16/2017

    Episode 13 - Keeping Sports Fans Connected with DAS

    In today's increasingly digital and social world, sports fans have come to expect seamless mobile connectivity when attending a game. On this episode of Building What's Next™ The Podcast, Jason Jennings and Tod Caflisch join us to discuss how Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) can be leveraged to optimize both venue operations and the fan experience.

    41 min
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An in-depth look at the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry, the innovations and technologies that are changing it, and the people who are leading the way. Featuring insights from the people of Mortenson, major Developer and one of the United States top 20 builders.

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  • Creator
    Mortenson
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2019
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2016 M. A. Mortenson Companies. All rights reserved. Mortenson® is a registered trademark of M. A. Mortenson Companies.
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    Building What's Next