Constructive Conversations

Louie Tafoya

Presenting Constructive Conversations brought to you by Associated Builders & Contractors. This is where we have a half hour conversation on topics that are on the minds of contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, and construction organizations in general. We will distill down subjects like safety, technology, government affairs, and achieving success in this industry. We will abide by the rule that we shouldn’t speak unless we can improve the silence.

Episodes

  1. 04/15/2022

    Interview with Chairman Mike Sowby

    In this episode Chris sits down with Mike Sowby, chairman of the board of the ABC of Utah. We learn about the man behind the chair including his hobbies, his past, stories about his beginnings, and the direction he plans on taking ABC including his new directive "forging friendships"

    30 min

  2. 11/18/2021

    Interview with Theresa Foxley CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah

    In this interview Chris dives in with the CEO of EDCUtah. What does Theresa see on the economic horizon? What impact has COVID had economically specifically in Utah? And what changes are temporary and which ones are more permanent? And what exciting developments are coming our way? Find out with episode five of Constructive Conversations.

    1h 6m

  3. 04/14/2021

    Constructive Conversations S1:E4 Hudd Hayes and Hannah Terry

    In this episode Chris focuses in on ERG's or employee resource groups. With her today are Hudd Hayes and Hannah Terry, both with CRH formally Staker Parson. They will dive in to their experiences with ERG's as well as the subject of women in construction and how to expand opportunities for women in the industry.

    1 hr

  4. 01/21/2021

    Interview with ABC Utah Chairman of the Board Tim Gladwell

    In this episode Chris and her guest discuss his path into the construction trade, what he sees for the industry as the new administration is sworn in, and his plans for chairing ABC Utah post-COVID. He shares insights into his personal life including surprising traits. Tune in and hear some thoughtful grains from ABC Utah Chairman Tim Gladwell

    52 min

  5. 07/01/2020

    Interview with Natalie Gochnour chief economist for the Salt Lake Chamber

    Find out the effects short and long term the pandemic has had and will have on Utah and the construction industry when we sit down with Natalie Gochnour who is the associate dean at the Eccles School of Business, director of  the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, and the chief economist for the Salt Lake Chamber.

    44 min
  6. Interview with Chairman Rick Higgins

    06/05/2020

    Interview with Chairman Rick Higgins

    In this episode Chris sits down with Rick Higgins, chairman of the board of the ABC of Utah. We discuss everything from favorite books, to future outlook of the industry, to new upcoming events that Rick conceptualized and will now become a reality.

    45 min

  7. 05/23/2020

    S1 E0 Test

    Testing, Testing, Testing, Is This Thing On? This is only a test. Had this been an actual emergency, the signal you just heard would have been followed by official information, news, or instructions.

    16 min

  8. 05/14/2020

    CARES Act - Todd Anderson

    In this episode we have Todd Anderson in from Platinum HR guide us through the CARES Act. What you need to know as an employer, how to access capital from the relief fund, and how to make the most of the new law whether you are a small business or a large corporation.

    1h 13m
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Presenting Constructive Conversations brought to you by Associated Builders & Contractors. This is where we have a half hour conversation on topics that are on the minds of contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, and construction organizations in general. We will distill down subjects like safety, technology, government affairs, and achieving success in this industry. We will abide by the rule that we shouldn’t speak unless we can improve the silence.

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