BUILD St. Louis

Episode 4: Clayco’s Diversity and Inclusion Program with Sandra Marks

In this episode of BUILD St. Louis, host Kerry Smith interviews Sandra Marks, Senior Vice President at Clayco. They discuss Clayco Rising, the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion program, and specifically its efforts to promote minority participation on job sites. Marks explains that the program is the culmination of over 25 years of work by the company to be inclusive of all contractors, regardless of race, gender, religion, or background. They also discuss the construction industry's efforts to address mental health and suicide rates, as well as the growing importance of diversity in the industry.
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Episode 3: The Rise of Speculative Industrial Space in St. Louis with Steve Zuber

In this episode of the BUILD St. Louis podcast, host Kerry Smith interviews Steve Zuber, a partner at BARBERMURPHY, about the rise of speculative industrial space in the St. Louis region. Zuber discusses the supply of industrial warehouse space, the difference between heavy industrial and consumer good users and the challenges of finding enough labor to support the growth of industrial space.
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Episode 2: Hammering Out Solutions to the Construction Labor Workforce Shortage with Scott Byrne

In this episode of BUILD St. Louis, host Kerry Smith interviews Scott Byrne, St. Louis regional director of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council. Scott discusses the increasing demand for construction workers in the St. Louis region and how the Carpenters are addressing the workforce shortage. He talks about the importance of recruitment, especially among women and minorities, and how the union is reaching out much earlier than ever before and in new and creative ways to schools and communities to educate young people about careers in the trades. Scott also emphasizes the need for strong relationships between contractors, owners and labor organizations to ensure success in the construction industry. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the current state of the construction industry in St. Louis and the efforts being made to build a strong and diverse workforce.
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Episode 1: St. Louis Freight Corridor - A National Hub in the Making with Mary Lamie

In this episode, Kerry Smith interviews Mary Lamie, Executive VP of Multimodal Enterprises at Bi-State Development. Kerry and Mary talk about the factors that influence the St. Louis freight corridor, including the role of Interstate 70 and multimodal connectivity. Mary also addresses the challenges of funding and delivering projects in the current climate, highlighting the importance of being creative and flexible in project delivery.
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