Build Me Up Podcast

BJ Jungmann, Terry Ritchie, Jason Rentmeester, and Quinn Hutson — individuals involved with the delivery of the beautiful Burnsville Fire Station — join "Build Me Up" to give listeners an inside look at the new building. We discuss the guiding principles that influenced the build,… READ MORE

After a short Fourth of July break, "Build Me Up" is back! Kraus-Anderson's Joe Baumann, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Melissa Wenzel, and building material reuse advocate Natalie Heneghan join the podcast to explain deconstruction. They highlight the benefits of the process, further explain some of… READ MORE

Hearts and Hammers’ Randi Prebil and Kraus-Anderson’s Connor Hart join the "Build Me Up" podcast to discuss the wonderful organization that is Hearts and Hammers. We talk with the pair about how the nonprofit adds value to the communities in which we live, why people should… READ MORE

This episode, we sit down with Korey Dean, founder of “The Man Up Club," an organization that’s goal is to empower young, black men to make positive life choices and equip them with the tools to be successful post-high school. Joining Korey is Jaeveon Mottley,… READ MORE

This episode, Barry Davies, Barb Pecks, and Terry Coleman — individuals all involved in various ways with construction trade unions — join "Build Me Up." The trio helps debunk stereotypes and common misconceptions associated with trade unions in this myth-busters-esque episode.   READ MORE