Build Me Up Podcast

When Minneapolis Firefighter Jake LaFerriere survived career-ending burn injuries in 2010, he felt little hope for his future. But he soon discovered that his mission in life had changed from firefighting to helping burn survivors find hope and healing, and the non-profit Firefighters For Healing was born.… READ MORE

As the construction industry continues to evolve, self-performing work is becoming a popular topic of conversation. The ongoing labor shortage makes it difficult to build up future field leaders, and new technology is needed to make work safer. The flexibility of self-performance for general contractors can create… READ MORE

The City of Rochester, Minnesota is home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, and the city is booming with economic growth. At the heart of it all is the Destination Medical Center, or DMC, initiative. This $5.6 billion dollar economic development plan is the largest in Minnesota’s history and is positioning Rochester… READ MORE

There is no doubt that people are the most valuable asset to any organization. A company’s commitment to identifying and developing talented leaders is critical to its longterm success. Kraus-Anderson partnered with the University of St. Thomas to create its Executive Development Program, or EDP, designed to… READ MORE

According to the National Association for Women in Construction, women still only make up about 10% of the construction industry workforce. Outreach and opportunity are critical in building a more diverse workforce and addressing the industry’s ongoing labor shortage. The Association for Women Contractors (AWC) works… READ MORE