Commercial Construction Coffee Talk

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Commercial Construction Coffee Talk is a podcast that will interview subscribers from Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine. Guests will have business titles in design, construction, facilities, real estate, procurement, development etc that are in retail, restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, federal, multi-family, shopping center owners, developers, Cannabis, mixed-use along with the A/E/C sectors plus vendor service suppliers & mfcs who's products and services are specified, recommend and purchased by end-user brands to build and maintain their facilities in the Commercial Construction Building industry.

  1. 12/11/2025

    Inside TrimJoist®: The Trimmable Floor Joist Transforming Residential & Light Commercial Builds

    In this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk, CCR Publisher/Editor David Corson sits down with Brian Thomas, President & COO of TrimJoist®, the company redefining floor system construction with its innovative trimmable, open-web design. TrimJoist® combines the best features of a traditional open-web floor truss and a wood I-joist into one versatile solution that can be trimmed onsite for a perfect custom fit—eliminating the need for custom truss fabrication and simplifying installation for builders and remodelers. Used by leading architects, engineers, contractors, and homebuilders, TrimJoist® products are engineered for strength, design flexibility, and superior support across residential and light commercial projects. Brian shares insight into: 1. How TrimJoist® technology improves structural performance. 2. Why designers and engineers prefer trimmable floor systems. 3. Installation advantages for contractors and field teams. 4. Trends driving innovation in wood floor framing. 5. How TrimJoist® streamlines project planning and reduces onsite rework. If you’re in residential construction, light commercial, engineering, design, framing, or structural systems, this conversation gives a clear look at the future of floor systems. Learn more at TrimJoist.com Inside TrimJoist®: The Trimmable Floor Joist Transforming Residential & Light Commercial Builds Enjoy the conversation. 👇 Connect & Support Like 👍 | Comment 💬 | Share 🔁 | Subscribe 🔔 👉 Subscribe to get new motivation, insight, and leadership wisdom every day. https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🏗️ Commercial Construction & Renovation — Branded Footer Here we talk about— 🏗️ Construction 🔧 Renovation 📈 Business 💡 Mindset & Leadership 🔥 Success Habits 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🌐 Website: https://ccr-mag.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #TrimJoist #FloorJoist #ConstructionInnovation #ResidentialConstruction #LightCommercial #WoodFraming #StructuralEngineering #BuildingMaterials #ConstructionTechnology #FloorSystems #FramingSolutions #Architects #Engineers #Contractors #ConstructionDesign #ProjectEfficiency #CommercialConstruction #HomeBuilding #ConstructionIndustry #CoffeeTalk

    47 min

  2. 12/09/2025

    Reinventing Facilities, Retail & Service Ops: MasonMade Ventures’ Growth Playbook

    In this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk, CCR Publisher/Editor David Corson sits down with Desiree Russo, Senior Vice President of MasonMade Ventures, the people-first investment and operating firm built on two decades of entrepreneurial grit and real-world execution. MasonMade Ventures was founded by industry veterans Joe Scaretta and Moses Carrasco, whose journey began in 2003 with Empire Facilities Management Group. What followed was a rapid succession of innovations, expansions, acquisitions, and national partnerships — ultimately reshaping how multi-site operators, retailers, and service organizations manage facilities, projects, and capital programs. Desiree shares deep insight into: 1. How MasonMade builds and scales companies while honoring each brand’s vision. 2. The group’s unique “entrepreneur-first” investment philosophy. 3. Lessons learned from Empire, FrontStreet, CS Hudson, and CS4Good. 4. Why operational discipline and people-centered leadership drive sustainable growth. 5. How MasonMade identifies opportunities, executes integrations, and accelerates performance. From national HVAC launches to mold remediation certifications… from strategic acquisitions to Inc. 5000 wins… from social-good initiatives to new vertical expansions — the MasonMade story is a masterclass in building resilient, agile, high-impact businesses. If you work in facilities management, retail development, construction, private equity, or operational strategy, this conversation delivers invaluable takeaways. Reinventing Facilities, Retail & Service Ops: MasonMade Ventures’ Growth Playbook Enjoy the discussion. 👇 Connect & Support Like 👍 | Comment 💬 | Share 🔁 | Subscribe 🔔 👉 Subscribe to get new motivation, insight, and leadership wisdom every day. https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🏗️ Commercial Construction & Renovation — Branded Footer Here we talk about— 🏗️ Construction 🔧 Renovation 📈 Business 💡 Mindset & Leadership 🔥 Success Habits 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🔗Website: https://ccr-mag.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #CommercialConstruction #FacilitiesManagement #RetailDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #OperationalExcellence #LeadershipDevelopment #PrivateEquity #Entrepreneurship #ConstructionIndustry #ServiceOperations #PeopleFirstLeadership #ScalingBusinesses #BusinessStrategy #CoffeeTalk #CCRMagazine #FacilityOps #MultiSiteOperations #GrowthMindset #BusinessPodcast #IndustryLeaders

    44 min

  3. 11/26/2025

    Keeping Workers Safe: Leadership, PPE Trends & Safety Culture with Matt Bruggeman of Ritz Safety

    In this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk, David Corson, CCR Magazine Publisher/Editor sat down with Matt Bruggeman, President of Ritz Safety, one of the nation’s leading providers of safety solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE). Ritz Safety serves multiple industries — including construction, waste and recycling, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, logistics, and industrial operations — with a mission focused on keeping workers safe and elevating safety culture across the workplace. With more than two decades of experience in sales, operations, customer strategy, and leadership, Matt shares insights on: The changing landscape of PPE and compliance. Safety trends impacting frontline workers and field operations. How companies can create a true safety-first culture. The importance of responsiveness, urgency, and service in safety supply. Leading large teams across multiple locations toward a unified mission. Innovation, technology, and what’s next for the safety industry. Matt also discusses his leadership philosophy, the value of customer-driven decision making, and why investing in people, training, and culture will always outperform equipment alone. Whether you're in construction, industrial operations, environmental services, or facility management — this conversation delivers real-world takeaways that apply to any safety-critical environment. If you work with PPE, manage crews, or operate in risk-driven settings, this one is worth the watch. Comment below: What’s one change that has strengthened your safety program in the last 12 months? https://www.ritzsafety.com/ linkedin.com/in/mattbruggeman 👉 Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🎥 Watch Our Other Videos: 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxHR96MbSM&t=8s 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQ44pAnMkA&t=12s 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🔗Website: https://ccr-mag.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #SafetyCulture #PPE #ConstructionSafety #Leadership #RitzSafety  #WorkplaceSafety #CommercialConstruction #SafetyFirst #PPEIndustry  #OSHA #jobsitesafety  #SafetySolutions #SafetyLeadership  #IndustrialSafety #FacilityManagement 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more expert watch investment insights. Hit the BELL ICON to get notified about our latest uploads!

    1h 2m

  4. 11/20/2025

    Designing Bold Hospitality & Retail Spaces | Conversation with James Geier, CEO of 555 Design

    In this episode, David Corson, CCR Publisher/Editor, sat down with James Geier, CEO and Founder of 555 Design (formerly 555 International) — the award-winning global interior design, fabrication, and development firm shaping some of the world’s most iconic retail, hospitality, and commercial environments. Since 1988, 555 has been known for its bold design language, integrated fabrication capabilities, and ability to take projects from concept to completion — all under one roof. With over 300,000 square feet of studio, warehouse, finishing, and manufacturing space and a team of designers, craftsmen, engineers, artists, and project leaders, 555 delivers full-scale branded experiences that stand out. In this conversation, we cover: 1. The evolution of hospitality and retail design. 2. How fabrication and design integration elevate brand experiences. 3. Iconic collaborations with brands like Tiffany & Co., Chicago Bulls, Armani, Hard Rock Hotels & more. 4. What it takes to design environments people want to be in. 5. The next era of experiential retail and hospitality design. If you work in commercial interiors, fabrication, branding, retail experience, hospitality development, or architecture — this episode is packed with insight. Enjoy the conversation. Designing Bold Hospitality & Retail Spaces | Conversation with James Geier, CEO of 555 Design Website: https://www.555design.com Phone: 7738690555 👇 Connect & Support Like 👍 | Comment 💬 | Share 🔁 | Subscribe 🔔 Comment below: Do you consider yourself a finisher — someone who executes and completes what you start? 👉 Subscribe to get new motivation, insight, and leadership wisdom every day. 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🏗️ Commercial Construction & Renovation — Branded Footer Here we talk about— 🏗️ Construction 🔧 Renovation 📈 Business 💡 Mindset & Leadership 🔥 Success Habits 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🌐 Website: https://ccr-mag.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #HospitalityDesign #RetailDesign #ExperientialDesign #CommercialInteriors #InteriorDesign #BrandExperience #DesignLeadership #Fabrication #RetailInnovation #HospitalityIndustry #ConstructionLeadership #ArchitectureDesign #BusinessGrowth #DesignThinking #BuiltEnvironment #CCRMagazine #DavidCorson #JamesGeier #555Design #CommercialConstruction

    50 min

  5. 11/20/2025

    Designing Bold Hospitality & Retail Spaces: Conversation with James Geier, CEO of 555 Design

    In this episode, David Corson CCR Publisher/Editor, sat down with James Geier — CEO and Founder of 555 Design (formerly 555 International) — the award-winning global interior design, fabrication, and development firm shaping some of the world’s most iconic retail, hospitality, and commercial environments. Since 1988, 555 has been known for their bold design language, integrated fabrication capabilities, and ability to take projects from concept to completion — all under one roof. With over 300,000 square feet of studio, warehouse, finishing, and manufacturing space and a team of designers, craftsmen, engineers, artists, and project leaders, 555 delivers full-scale branded experiences that stand out. In this conversation, we cover: The evolution of hospitality and retail design. How fabrication and design integration elevates brand experiences. Iconic collaborations with brands like Tiffany & Co., Chicago Bulls, Armani, Hard Rock Hotels & more. What it takes to design environments people want to be in. The next era of experiential retail and hospitality design. If you work in commercial interiors, fabrication, branding, retail experience, hospitality development, or architecture — this episode is packed with insight. Enjoy the conversation. Website:  https://www.555design.com Phone:  7738690555 👉 Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🎥 Watch Our Other Videos: 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxHR96MbSM&t=8s 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQ44pAnMkA&t=12s 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🔗Website: https://ccr-mag.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #DesignPodcast #HospitalityDesign #RetailDesign #ExperientialDesign  #CommercialInteriors #BrandExperience #DesignInnovation #ArchitectureAndDesign  #Fabrication #DesignBuild #InteriorDesignCommunity #ConstructionIndustry  #RetailExperience #HospitalityIndustry #LeadershipConversations 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more expert watch investment insights. Hit the BELL ICON to get notified about our latest uploads!

    50 min

  6. 11/10/2025

    CCCT with Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President at Alpha Structural, Inc.

    CCR Publisher/Editor David Corson sat down with Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President at Alpha Structural, Inc.who for over 30 years, Alpha Structural, Inc. has developed a powerful reputation as the top General Engineering Contractor and Structural Engineering firm for seismic retrofitting, landslide/hillside repair, foundation repair, structural upgrades especially in tight access or challenging site conditions such as hillside, low overhead, ocean-front or limited access conditions. Their expertise sprawls across all types of buildings, from single family residential to high rise and industrial.  Their reputation is proven by numerous projects, many awards and thousands of rave reviews from our clients.  Alpha Structural, Inc. is the only company in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas that are true Structural Engineers and Engineering Contractors licensed to engineer and build any type of project. From initial site or damage assessment, to drafting and design, permit expediting and city coordination, all the way through construction. A true one-stop firm capable of furnishing the attentive and quality result necessary in this challenging and specialized field.   Established since 1993 - Licensed California State Contractors License #663409 for: General Engineering Contractor (A) General Building Contractor (B) Concrete Specialty Contractor (C-8) Home Improvement Certification (HIC) - Licensed Civil and Structural Engineers - Bonded and Performance Bond Capabilities  - Fully Insured  * Member, Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEASOC) * Member, Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) * Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) * Member, California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) http://www.alphastructural.com P) 323.258.5482 linkedin.com/in/kyle-tourjé-26847840 #structuralengineering #civilengineering #realestate #inspection #buildingproducts #environmental  👉 Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🎥 Watch Our Other Videos: 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxHR96MbSM&t=8s 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQ44pAnMkA&t=12s 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🔗Website: https://ccr-mag.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #structuralengineering #civilengineering #realestate  #inspection #buildingproducts  #environmental  🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more expert watch investment insights. Hit the BELL ICON to get notified about our latest uploads!

    51 min

  7. 11/10/2025

    CCCT with Mike Sokaris & Steve Wieland from Ariston, leader in water heating solutions.

    CCR Publisher/Editor sat down with Mike Sokaris, Vice President of Sales, Water Heaters & Steve Wieland, Director of National Accounts, USA Heating for Ariston Group,  the leader in water heating solutions. Ariston Group (Bloomberg: ARIS IM) is a global leader in sustainable climate and water comfort, listed on Euronext Milan. In 2024 the group reported 2.6 billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 29 production sites and 28 research and development centers.  The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through renewable and high-efficiency solutions, including heating heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling, electric components and solar thermal systems, while continuously investing in technological innovation, digitalization and advanced connectivity solutions.  The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business. mike.sokaris@ariston.com Mobile 518-331-5099 Instagram - @sokariston steve.wieland@ariston.com Mobile: 215.275.2162 Website https://www.aristongroup.com 👉 Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🎥 Watch Our Other Videos: 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxHR96MbSM&t=8s 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQ44pAnMkA&t=12s 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🔗Website: https://ccr-mag.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #waterheaters    #boilers #hvac   #commercial #residential #heating #cooling #buildingproducts   #burners

    1h 2m

  8. 10/20/2025

    CCCT with Avi Pinsky, Founder of Pinsky Consulting

    David Corson, CCR Publisher/Editor, sits down with Avi Pinsky, Founder of Pinsky Consulting.  Below is update on AvI from Pinsky Consulting: Is your business financially "healthy"? Do you even know what that means? Hey, I'm Avi Pinsky, your business's doctor. As a "recovering accountant", I use my knowledge of business finances to help you uncover where your business is healthy and where there are opportunities for improvement. Together, we will implement a systematic approach to mining your financial information for actionable insights that can whip your business back into shape. I take business owners who are experts in their craft and turn them into CEOs. I teach you how to diagnose your ailing business and create a tailored treatment plan to turn it into a well-functioning machine that can produce consistent, positive cash-flow so that you can accomplish both your personal and business goals. Let's schedule a call and get your business onto the fast track to prosperity! Enjoy the conversation with David & I. https://calendly.com/pinsky-consulting/right-fit https://www.pinskyconsulting.com/ #cpa #accounting #financialresponsibility   #accountsreceivable   #cashflow  #risk  #stability  #liquid  #futureplans

    59 min
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Commercial Construction Coffee Talk is a podcast that will interview subscribers from Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine. Guests will have business titles in design, construction, facilities, real estate, procurement, development etc that are in retail, restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, federal, multi-family, shopping center owners, developers, Cannabis, mixed-use along with the A/E/C sectors plus vendor service suppliers & mfcs who's products and services are specified, recommend and purchased by end-user brands to build and maintain their facilities in the Commercial Construction Building industry.

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