85 episodes
Inspiring People & Places: Architecture, Engineering, And Construction BJ Kraemer
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5.0 • 20 Ratings
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We interview national leaders in the architecture, engineering, construction, and development industry, in an effort to educate, innovate and inspire industry professionals to disrupt the status quo, improve their project teams and steward public & private investments more effectively.
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Best ways to approach new opportunities and connections with Bill Lyons
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Bill Lyons. Bill discusses his career in the US Army and Army Reserves, and his approach to building firms from the ground up.
Resources mentioned:
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Pieces of the Game: The Human Drama of Americans Held Hostage in Iran by Charles W. Scott
Calls-to-action:
Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!
MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!
Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com
Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA
Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC -
Exploring the Adjacent Possible in Real Estate Development With Mike Vahle
On today’s episode, BJ talks with Mike Vahle, Managing Partner at Capital Growth StoreGuard. Mike discusses his time at West Point, his career journey, and the decision-making process behind joining the team at StoreGuard.
Resources mentioned:
“Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins
“The Confident Mind” by Dr. Nate Zinsser
“Traction” by Gino Wickman
Calls-to-action:
Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!
MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!
Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com
Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA
Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC -
Win or learn: How you can benefit from failure with BJ Kramer
On today’s solo episode, BJ reflects on his time at Super Bowl LVII, the leadership strengths a football team must be composed of in order to be successful, and how leadership lessons from the field can be brought into our everyday lives.
Resources mentioned:
“New Heights” podcast by Jason & Travis Kelce
Calls-to-action:
Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!
MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!
Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com
Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA
Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC -
Keeping Our Transit Infrastructure Safe With Daniel Hauber
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Dan Hauber, Vice President at Transportation Resource Associates, Inc. Dan talks about his journey to employment at TRA, how he has worked to keep our railways safe over his 25 year career, and how TRA is innovating in the future of public transport safety.
Resources mentioned:
Form, Design and the City: Philadelphia Department of Records The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable (Incerto)by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
“The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York” by Robert A. Caro
Calls-to-action:
Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!
MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!
Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com
Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA
Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC -
The current state of stadium design and construction with David Murphy
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with David Murphy, Owner & Senior Principal at Crawford Architects. David shares how he became an architect, his philosophy when designing multi use facilities such as sports stadiums, and Crawford’s mission for building the future.
Resources mentioned:
Find out more about Crawford Architects at: https://crawfordarch.com/
Calls-to-action:
Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!
MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!
Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com
Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA
Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC -
DoD to A/E/C: Leveraging the likeability factor with Joey Fay
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Joey Fay, Naval Academy Graduate, United States Marine and Founder & President of Quatrefoil Consulting. Joey and BJ break down Joey’s military career, both of their transitions from active duty into reserves, and what unique leadership lessons they learned from their military experience.
Resources mentioned:
“The Likeability Factor: How to Boost Your L-Factor and Achieve Your Life's Dreams” by Tim Sanders: https://www.amazon.com/Likeability-Factor-L-Factor-Achieve-Dreams/dp/1400080509
“Neptune's Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal” by James D. Hornfischer: https://www.amazon.com/Neptunes-Inferno-U-S-Navy-Guadalcanal/dp/0553385127
Calls-to-action:
Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!
MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!
Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com
Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA
Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC
Customer Reviews
Love the energy !
BJ, Thank you for consistantly giving out encouraging industry information as well as business tips and advise!
Insightful Podcast about AEC issues
Really enjoy how this podcast digs into important issues impacting AEC professionals, and does it in an engaging and entertaining way!
Thought Provoking and Engaging!
This podcast provides great insigt into the AEC industry! The guests and BJ provide a fasinating outlook on the AEC industry. Every episode is engaging! I enjoy listening every week!