Nailed It - A Podcast Powered By Parker Huggett (A Division of LRO Staffing)

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Nailed It - A Podcast Powered By Parker Huggett (A Division of LRO Staffing)

Welcome to Nailed It - A Podcast powered by Parker Huggett Ltd! Our guests are industry professionals within the Canadian Construction & Development industry. We cover the following topics with our guests: 1. What is a situation where our guest has #NailedIt? Had success with a hire, personal situation that has led to professional positive outcomes, or other career successes. 2. What challenges have they experienced in the past that have planted the seed for their success?  3. What does the General Contracting & Development Industry in Canada do really well? 4. What do they feel is the Construction & Development industry’s biggest challenge ahead? 5. Why should today's youth strongly consider a career in the exciting world of Construction?

Episodes

  1. Season 2 - Episode #2 - Shannon Adams Talks The Power of Street Smarts

    SEP 3

    Season 2 - Episode #2 - Shannon Adams Talks The Power of Street Smarts

    Welcome to Episode #2 of our second season of Nailed It! Landing in the industry by chance, Shannon's story is one of our favourites. She has now been in the Construction & Development world for 18 years in the mixed-use vertical community space, with an impressive 70+ projects under her belt.Starting as a site clerk and working through the ranks, Shannon is currently Senior Director of Project & Development Services at Canderel, where she manages the in-house project management ...

    23 min
  2. Season 2 - Episode #1 - Jennifer Burstein Talks Building on a Foundation of Great Relationships

    JUL 3

    Season 2 - Episode #1 - Jennifer Burstein Talks Building on a Foundation of Great Relationships

    Welcome to SEASON TWO of the #NailedIt podcast! Your source for candid conversations dedicated to elevating the voices of Canadian Construction & Development leaders.We are thrilled to announce that our first guest of the season is none other than Jennifer Burstein! A 20-year GTA industry veteran within the mixed-use high-rise sector and President of NOVI BLDS, which she launched this Spring.Jennifer's story is one of entrepreneurship, strategy, and passion and we can't wait for you to li...

    16 min
  3. Season 1 - Episode #10 - Tim Coldwell Talks Opportunities for Impact

    11/03/2023

    Season 1 - Episode #10 - Tim Coldwell Talks Opportunities for Impact

    "He who has a why, can endure any how..."Nailed It listeners, we are thrilled and honoured to introduce a VERY special 10th episode where we interview the legendary Tim Coldwell - President of Chandos Construction, Indigenous entrepreneur, and change leader.You'll get goosebumps when you hear Tim's perspectives on the following:The importance of purpose-driven leadership Tim's theory of innovationCorporate social responsibility and how it relates to GC's in CanadaAddressing the labour an...

    25 min
  4. Season 1 - Episode #9 - Michael Suljak Talks Benefits of Collaborative Procurement

    06/26/2023

    Season 1 - Episode #9 - Michael Suljak Talks Benefits of Collaborative Procurement

    We were so fortunate to get the chance to speak with Michael Suljak for our 9th and latest episode of Nailed It! Michael is the VP of Strategic Development at Eastern Construction Company Limited and has an inspiring 25+ years of experience. Coming from a family of construction, Michael is a notable leader, having worked for well-known firms such as Eastern and Graham. With most of his time spent in Estimating, he talks about the contrast between the bidding process now versus when he was sta...

    25 min
  5. Season 1 - Episode #8 - Karl McIntyre Talks Business Based on People

    05/25/2023

    Season 1 - Episode #8 - Karl McIntyre Talks Business Based on People

    For our 8th episode of #NailedIt, we interviewed someone we could speak with/listen to all day - Karl McIntyre.Karl relocated to Ottawa from the GTA and is Regional Manager at Ledcor Construction with a mission to establish them as one of the best places to work in the industry.With a refreshing approach to business and a professional philosophy centred around people, positivity, listening and collaboration - it's easy to see why we were ecstatic to get the chance to chat with him.Interested ...

    19 min

  6. 04/26/2023

    Season 1 - Episode #7 - Robert Barth Talks CentreCourt: A Success Story

    For our 7th and HIGHLY anticipated episode of #NailedIt, Matt Traynor interviews Partner and Senior VP of Construction at CentreCourt - Robert Barth. A legend in the high-rise residential space, to say the very least.Robert is widely known in the GTA real estate space and is actively involved in the community overall - serving as a committee member on the Hold'em for Life Charity Challenge.It was an honour getting to speak with him and we can't wait to hear your thoughts!Here are some of the ...

    27 min

  7. 02/21/2023

    Season 1 - Episode #6 - Dom Costantini Talks When Everybody Matters

    "That's just one of the fun parts of our business is that we are ready to take on challenges" 💪For our 6th episode of #NailedIt, we interviewed the one and only Dom Costantini.A well-known Construction Executive with a legendary social media presence and most importantly, a people-first approach to business.Interested in being a future guest? You can email matt@parkerhuggett.comCurious about partnering with Parker Huggett in your search for top Construction & Development talent? Learn mor...

    30 min

  8. 01/03/2023

    Season 1 - Episode #5 - Alfonso Balassone Talks Trusting Your Instincts

    New year, NEW episode of #NailedIt! We had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Construction Executive, Alfonso Balassone for our first episode of 2023. Check out below for some of the highlights:Alfonso's rise from co-op student to construction executiveThe parallels between business management and sportsAn incredible hire he made by thinking outside the boxThe importance of learning through failureInterested in being a future guest? You can email matt@parkerhuggett.comCurious abo...

    27 min

  9. 11/01/2022

    Season 1 - Episode #4 - Sarah Heppinstall Talks Breaking Gender Barriers

    "If I can help somebody break that barrier and give them the confidence to move forward in a predominantly male environment, that's great for me."For this week's episode of #NailedIt, we interviewed Sarah Heppinstall - VP of Construction at First Capital Realty.We can't emphasize enough how much of an honour it was.Here are some of the highlights:1. Sarah's journey getting into the industry2. Sustainability and doing the right thing3. Working with the right partners and filling skill gaps4. B...

    13 min

  10. 10/06/2022

    Season 1 - Episode #3 - Joe Rebelo Talks Showing Up

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    20 min

  11. 09/19/2022

    Season 1 - Episode #2 - Angelo Suntres Talks the Human Side of Construction

    Thanks for tuning in! For our second episode, Matt Traynor catches up with one of the GTA's Mechanical & Electrical Leaders, Mr. Angelo Suntres. Angelo and Matt talk about some of the barriers to finding talent, the complexities of human-to-human interaction in the industry, and the benefits of working on projects outside of your comfort zone. Angelo also touches on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion within the Construction industry and some organizations that are really paving the way for...

    32 min

  12. 09/09/2022

    Season 1 - Episode #1 - Graham Wright Talks Construction Careers

    Introducing the 1st episode of Nailed It! A podcast powered by Parker Huggett. Our first guest features Ottawa Construction Executive, GrahamWright. He talks about successes, lessons learned and why it's important to encourage the younger generation to pursue a career in the Trades.His passion for the industry absolutely shines through and we can't wait for you to listen.If you're exploring new job opportunities in the Construction industry OR an organization looking for top talent, chec...

    13 min
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Welcome to Nailed It - A Podcast powered by Parker Huggett Ltd! Our guests are industry professionals within the Canadian Construction & Development industry. We cover the following topics with our guests: 1. What is a situation where our guest has #NailedIt? Had success with a hire, personal situation that has led to professional positive outcomes, or other career successes. 2. What challenges have they experienced in the past that have planted the seed for their success?  3. What does the General Contracting & Development Industry in Canada do really well? 4. What do they feel is the Construction & Development industry’s biggest challenge ahead? 5. Why should today's youth strongly consider a career in the exciting world of Construction?

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