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In this episode of Nailed It, we sit down with Lora McMillan, board member of the Canadian Association of Women in Construction, to challenge the way “DEI” gets thrown around as a corporate buzzword. Lora shares why the construction industry, and business as a whole, needs to stop hiding behind acronyms and start focusing on real action. From building teams that truly work, to driving measurable results, we explore how inclusion is often messy, sometimes uncomfortable, but ultimately profitable.

💪 From glazier to Construction industry leader! Join us for Season 2, Episode 4 of Nailed It with Graham's VP of Ontario Operations, Andrew Hill! Someone host Matt Traynor calls "unapologetically authentic".

Learn about his early career in the UK, his approach to building strong teams, and above all - the importance of authenticity and collaboration in the industry.

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In honour of National Construction Day this weekend, we couldn't think of a more meaningful way to celebrate than to release S2. Episode 3 of Nailed It with the one and only DEAN XUEREB!

A construction industry leader who has dedicated his career to elevating the profession and preparing the next generation of innovators, Dean is a 29-year veteran with PCL Construction, Canada's largest GC. He has progressed from a carpentry apprenticeship to a highly respected superintendent and field operations leader.

Throughout his career, Dean has worked on many iconic projects across North America, taking great pride in the buildings he has helped construct while championing and developing teams along the way.

Some of the MANY highlights you can expect from the episode:

🔴 How he went from an eager high school student to his leadership responsibilities at Canada's largest GC
🔵 How a question on a golf course led to the massive success and a domino effect that has yielded some of North America's most successful supers
🔴 Mentorship vs. coaching. How mentoring is a two-way commitment.
🔵 The importance of empowering the next generation to explore new technologies while being intentional. Not just doing what looks "cool".

To say we're excited for our audience to learn more about Dean's journey and personal philosophies would be an understatement. This is a can't-miss episode, and we would love to hear your thoughts!

Oh, and happy National Construction Day from your friends at Parker Huggett.

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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 team.

We can't wait for you to listen to this captivating (and FUN) episode that poignantly speaks to the power of taking risks and stepping up.

Some key points of conversation:

• Overcoming imposter syndrome and taking big leaps in your career
• The importance of appropriate mentorship and guidance
• A new generation coming in - why it's exciting
• Government mandates/initiatives and their impact
• Appropriately designing buildings today for standards in the future

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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 listen!

Points of Conversation:

• Her introduction to the high-rise market
• Her experience building out high-performing teams at Collecdev with an emphasis on character + soft skills
• Mentorship, knowledge sharing, and lessons learned
• An evolution in the industry with more creativity, innovation and job titles
• NOVI BLDS - Bringing a different perspective to Construction Management

Interested in being a future guest? Email matt@parkerhuggett.com.

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"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 innovation
• Corporate social responsibility and how it relates to GC's in Canada
• Addressing the labour and productivity crisis
• Social procurement and giving someone a chance

We hope that you find this episode to be as inspirational and educational as we did.

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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 starting out, as well as his preference for collaborative procurement.

Interestingly, Matt and Michael dive into the benefits of really getting to know people - and how technology has altered that - plus the difference the pandemic has made.

We can't wait for you to listen and let us know your thoughts...

Interested in being a future guest of ours? You can email matt@parkerhuggett.com

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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 in being a future guest of ours? You can email matt@parkerhuggett.com

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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 highlights:
1. CentreCourt's origin story and ongoing projects
2. Industry shifts over the last 15 years
3. The state of the residential/high-rise industry today
4. Industry blindspots and the importance of onboarding

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"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.com

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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 executive
The parallels between business management and sports
An incredible hire he made by thinking outside the box
The importance of learning through failure

Interested in being a future guest? You can email matt@parkerhuggett.com

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"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 industry
2. Sustainability and doing the right thing
3. Working with the right partners and filling skill gaps
4. Breaking gender barriers and becoming more inclusive

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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 positive changes.

This is a must listen and we can't wait to hear your feedback. 

Interested in being a future guest on Nailed It? Email matt@parkerhuggett.com

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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.

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