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05/23/23 • 41 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Achieve Twin Cities’ CEO Danielle Grant and Kraus-Anderson’s director of professional development Mike Smoczyk. We chat about Achieve’s programming, how their work serves the St. Paul and Minneapolis education systems, student success stories, and more.
2023 Industry Look Ahead
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01/17/23 • 48 min
Welcome back, Build Me Up listeners! We hope you had a relaxing holiday season and a great start to 2023. We’re excited to kick off Season 5 with reoccurring guests Jay Bowman of FMI and Rich Jacobson of Kraus-Anderson. Together, we briefly discuss how 2022 played out for Kraus-Anderson, as well as the rest of the construction industry. Then, we jump into a "2023 Look Ahead" to talk about the possibility of a recession, popular market sectors, workforce development, technology, the value of relationship building/maintaining, and more.
11/01/22 • 47 min
This episode, we’re joined by Tiffany Orth of Move Minneapolis and Ben Shardlow of the Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District. Tiffany and Ben, as well as their teams, are passionate about the city of Minneapolis and work hard to make the downtown experience a positive one for all. We chat about sustainable transportation practices, how their work plays a role in the revitalization of downtown, and more.
02/22/22 • 43 min
We last spoke to Kraus-Anderson’s Rich Jacobson and FMI Corporation’s Jay Bowman in February of 2020, about a month before COVID-19 struck the United States.
We’re sitting down with them again, two years later, to chat about the construction industry’s emerging trends and how the pandemic may have modified some of their responses.
10/12/21 • 37 min
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a halt in 2020. Every industry was affected, and retail real estate was hit particularly hard. As e-commerce continues to rise and brick and mortar stores are closing their doors, realty properties need to adapt and evolve. Essential businesses like grocery stores are busier than ever, but ongoing staffing shortages are impacting everyone. KA’s Senior Vice President of Development Matt Alexander, Director of Development Tim Marco, and Leasing Agent Dan Mossey discuss retail trends in real estate.
Mobile Device Management with Jamf
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07/21/20 • 30 min
The concept of mobile device management (MDM) may seem trivial, but the technology behind it is what keeps a company running. In the construction industry, reliable and on-the-go communication is key to running a project. The MDM process is hugely important. KA's Mobile Technology Coordinator Judd Jennrich, KA Project Manager Mike Stark, and Jamf Account Executive Ryan Ward sit down to discuss the innovative, behind-the-scenes process of getting a phone in the hands of every employee at a company.
05/12/20 • 36 min
The United Way of Bemidji Area, a local non-profit in the northern Minnesota community, has been working tirelessly to serve its residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Denae Alamano and Kraus-Anderson Bemidji's Director of Business Development Tracy Pogue, who also serves on the United Way board, discuss how the community has come together in unprecedented ways. The generous donations to the Emergency Fund, established for COVID-19 relief, has made countless new initiatives possible. From the Gifts of Hope program that helps both local families and struggling businesses, to the Backpack Buddies food packs providing lunches for children, the Bemidji community is finding hope amidst the pandemic.
Realty and Development Outlook and Trends
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02/18/20 • 34 min
Kraus-Anderson Real Estate and Development leaders Peter Diessner, Matt Alexander and Jeff Hildahl discuss the trends and outlook of the industry. The three sat down in our podcast studio to share the complicated process of development, how rising construction costs, online retail and the affordable housing challenge are shaping the future of development, and the strategy behind creating a sense of community within the built environment.
08/13/24 • 43 min
"Build Me Up" sits down with the team at Darcy Solutions to discuss geothermal systems.
We're turning up the heat—or should we say dialing it down?—with an exciting look at geothermal heating and cooling. Have you ever wondered how one can harness the Earth's natural energy to keep our homes and businesses comfortable year-round?
In this episode, we explore the science behind this sustainable technology, its benefits, and why it's gaining traction as a game-changer in the HVAC world. Get ready to go underground with us as we uncover the cool facts and hot trends in geothermal heating and cooling!
09/26/23 • 55 min
In this episode, we’ll discuss all things artificial intelligence (AI) with Justin Grammens – a local educator and AI expert. With much discussion surrounding ChatGPT, Bard, and other AI-related tools, we’re diving in to find out what its impacts are and will be on our lives – both at home and at work. What is it? Where does it get its information? How reliable is it, and how is it being used? Join us as we take a look into the future with this local expert.
More about Justin Grammens and his work below:
Bio: Justin Grammens is a lifelong learner, passionate about Software Development and Artificial Intelligence, and enjoys giving back to the community through non-profit organizations and teaching. He is the Founder and CEO of Recursive Awesome, a management consulting firm helping executives leverage Artificial Intelligence to bring efficiency and automation to their business. He is the Founder and CEO of Lab651, where his team helps companies quickly and efficiently build their custom software applications by guiding them with a proven process and talent to a successful release. He is the owner of IoT Weekly News, a co-founder of AppliedAI and Captovation, the host of the Conversations on AppliedAI Podcast, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saint Thomas in their Graduate Programs in Software. A proven leader and builder of technology, Justin speaks regularly at meetups, conferences, and on the Lab651 and AppliedAI YouTube channels. Grammens was named one of the (Real) Power 50 by Minnesota Business Magazine and launched the first-ever Artificial Intelligence conference in Minnesota. He is a mentor to students of all ages through CoderDojo Twin Cities and Macalester College's MacStartups program. Most importantly, he is blessed to have a loving wife and two amazing boys who are the light of his life. - Myself https://justingrammens.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingrammens https://twitter.com/justingrammens
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FAQ
How many episodes does Build Me Up have?
Build Me Up currently has 100 episodes available.
What topics does Build Me Up cover?
The podcast is about Change, Architecture, Leadership, Construction, Podcasts, Realestate, Business, Innovation, Careers and Engineering.
What is the most popular episode on Build Me Up?
The episode title 'One Hot (and Cool) Topic: Talking Geothermal Systems with Darcy Solutions' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Build Me Up?
The average episode length on Build Me Up is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Build Me Up released?
Episodes of Build Me Up are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Build Me Up?
The first episode of Build Me Up was released on Feb 4, 2020.
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