https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cam-building-michigan-podcast--4781059enBusiness NewsCopyright Construction Association of MIhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eeb7f83e5e565ccefb2d02b4a1abc420.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cam-building-michigan-podcast--4781059Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:19:14 +0000Construction Association of MIConstruction Association of Michigancam@buildwithcam.comFeaturing current news and information regarding the latest construction techniques, methods and equipment, as well as economic updates and interviews with key people in Michigan's commercial construction industry.false74cfc29f-77ca-5f61-b5c6-82d9e639277fepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/detroit-catholic-central-george-and-mary-turek-hall-of-science-cam-s-2025-project-of-the-year--71531911Building Michigan podcast, we delve into the crafting of Detroit Catholic Central’s new George and Mary Turek Hall of Science, which received CAM’s 2025 Project of the Year Award. The $51 million, 57,000-square-foot STEM facility was designed and built, respectively, by CAM members Integrated Design Solutions and J.S. Vig Construction.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71531911Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:17:25 +0000Construction Association of MIIn Season 5, Episode 2 of the Building Michigan podcast, we delve into the crafting of https://www.catholiccentral.net/ new George and Mary Turek Hall of Science, which received CAM’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkleSb0EhcY&t=2319s. The $51...Building Michigan podcast, we delve into the crafting of Detroit Catholic Central’s new George and Mary Turek Hall of Science, which received CAM’s 2025 Project of the Year Award. The $51 million, 57,000-square-foot STEM facility was designed and built, respectively, by CAM members Integrated Design Solutions and J.S. Vig Construction.]]>2992building,catholic-central,construction,detroit,education,michigan,school-construction,tradesfalse52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economic-forecast-preview-2026-and-beyond--69507503Building Michigan podcast, hosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, features Fan-Yu Kuo, Senior Economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), for a discussion on the economic outlook for 2026 and beyond. Fan-Yu Kuo will also headline the February 3rd CAM/HBA Economic Forecast Breakfast, held during the 2026 Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO.

The episode explores today’s economic landscape, covering inflation trends, labor market shifts, and housing’s pivotal role in driving growth. Fan-Yu weighs in on challenges such as skilled labor shortages and rising material costs, while offering insights on monetary policy, changes at the Federal Reserve, and how AI is shaping construction efficiency.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69507503Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:50:40 +0000Construction Association of MISeason 5, Episode 1 of the Building Michigan podcast, hosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, features Fan-Yu Kuo, Senior Economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), for a discussion on the...Building Michigan podcast, hosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, features Fan-Yu Kuo, Senior Economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), for a discussion on the economic outlook for 2026 and beyond. Fan-Yu Kuo will also headline the February 3rd CAM/HBA Economic Forecast Breakfast, held during the 2026 Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO.

The episode explores today’s economic landscape, covering inflation trends, labor market shifts, and housing’s pivotal role in driving growth. Fan-Yu weighs in on challenges such as skilled labor shortages and rising material costs, while offering insights on monetary policy, changes at the Federal Reserve, and how AI is shaping construction efficiency.]]>1749buildwithcam,constructionoutlook,economicforecast,gldc2026,nahbfalse51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michigan-central-station-cam-magazine-s-2024-project-of-the-year--66294396

• Larry Brinker Jr., CEO of The Brinker Group, a leader in Detroit's construction industry who brings a wealth of experience in revitalizing the city and mentoring future leaders.
• Ron Staley, founder of Christman's Historic Preservation Group, a national expert in historic preservation with over 40 years of experience.
• Austin Giesey, Senior Project Manager from The Christman Company, who has a background in engineering and played a crucial role in coordinating the renovation.

Their collective expertise and dedication helped transform the dilapidated train station into a beacon of Detroit's renaissance. If you enjoy this episode, you can purchase the book Ruin to Revival: Restoring Michigan Central Station: The Builders Journey, authored by Ron, Austin, and Rob Yallop, documenting each step of the Rehabilitation. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66294396Wed, 28 May 2025 19:15:12 +0000Construction Association of MIIn Season 4, Episode 3 of the Building Michigan podcast, we dive deep into the monumental restoration of Michigan Central Station, the recipient of the 2024 CAM Project of the Year Award. Once a stark symbol of Detroit's industrial decline, this...

• Larry Brinker Jr., CEO of The Brinker Group, a leader in Detroit's construction industry who brings a wealth of experience in revitalizing the city and mentoring future leaders.
• Ron Staley, founder of Christman's Historic Preservation Group, a national expert in historic preservation with over 40 years of experience.
• Austin Giesey, Senior Project Manager from The Christman Company, who has a background in engineering and played a crucial role in coordinating the renovation.

Their collective expertise and dedication helped transform the dilapidated train station into a beacon of Detroit's renaissance. If you enjoy this episode, you can purchase the book Ruin to Revival: Restoring Michigan Central Station: The Builders Journey, authored by Ron, Austin, and Rob Yallop, documenting each step of the Rehabilitation. ]]>3726brinker,building,buildwithcam,christman,construction,detroit,historical,historic-preservation,michigancentralstationfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/campro-constructing-affordable-healthcare-for-michigan-s-construction-industry--65665576CAMPRO—a new level-funded healthcare insurance product designed specifically for small businesses in Michigan’s construction sector. Hosted by CAM President Kevin Koehler, the podcast features insights from:

• Tina Pelland, President of Varipro, who brings decades of experience in auditing and health insurance administration, ensuring that CAMPRO’s processes are robust and efficient.
• Tom Mittelbrun, T3 Advisory, with a background in managing multi-employer trust funds and association benefits, underscores the importance of transparency and flexibility for employers.
• Lisa Hierlwimmer, Business Development and Financial Analyst at Varipro, highlights the operational and client service strengths of the program.

Their collective expertise ensures that CAMPRO is not just another insurance product, but a thoughtfully designed solution for Michigan’s construction community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65665576Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:41:58 +0000Construction Association of MIIn our 20th episode of the “Building Michigan” podcast, we're introducing you to the team behind https://www.spreaker.com/campro-health-insurance—a new level-funded healthcare insurance product designed specifically for small businesses in Michigan’s...CAMPRO—a new level-funded healthcare insurance product designed specifically for small businesses in Michigan’s construction sector. Hosted by CAM President Kevin Koehler, the podcast features insights from:

• Tina Pelland, President of Varipro, who brings decades of experience in auditing and health insurance administration, ensuring that CAMPRO’s processes are robust and efficient.
• Tom Mittelbrun, T3 Advisory, with a background in managing multi-employer trust funds and association benefits, underscores the importance of transparency and flexibility for employers.
• Lisa Hierlwimmer, Business Development and Financial Analyst at Varipro, highlights the operational and client service strengths of the program.

Their collective expertise ensures that CAMPRO is not just another insurance product, but a thoughtfully designed solution for Michigan’s construction community.]]>1896business,construction,healthcare,insurancefalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economic-forecast-preview-2025-and-beyond--64236029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64236029Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:12:32 +0000Construction Association of MIIn this episode of CAM's "Building Michigan" podcast, host Kevin Koehler speaks with Eric Lynch, a Certified Business Economist (CBE) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), about the economic outlook for 2025 and beyond. Lynch provides...1969construction,economy,homebuilders,michiganfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-historic-renovation-of-detroit-s-book-tower-cam-magazine-s-2023-project-of-the-year--60239909 Construction Association of Michigan, shines a spotlight on the monumental renovation of Detroit’s historic Book Tower, CAM Magazine's 2023 Project of the Year. Koehler converses with key figures from the construction project team: Larry Brinker, Jr., CEO and President of Brinker Group, and Paul Yambor, Project Executive for The Christman Company. The two companies established a joint venture to manage Book Tower’s construction, successfully transforming this iconic structure.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60239909Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:43:53 +0000Construction Association of MIThis episode of the Building Michigan podcast, hosted by Kevin Koehler, president of the Construction Association of Michigan, shines a spotlight on the monumental renovation of Detroit’s historic https://www.booktowerdetroit.com/, CAM Magazine's 2023... Construction Association of Michigan, shines a spotlight on the monumental renovation of Detroit’s historic Book Tower, CAM Magazine's 2023 Project of the Year. Koehler converses with key figures from the construction project team: Larry Brinker, Jr., CEO and President of Brinker Group, and Paul Yambor, Project Executive for The Christman Company. The two companies established a joint venture to manage Book Tower’s construction, successfully transforming this iconic structure.]]>2153construction,detroit,restorationfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-america-2-0-seizing-this-one-in-a-generation-opportunity-to-grow-and-thrive--57307274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57307274Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:34:11 +0000Construction Association of MIIn this episode of the Building Michigan podcast, hosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, features a conversation with Alex Calderone and Patrick Bero of Calderone Advisory Group, a boutique financial advisory...2786constructionfalse217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attracting-hiring-and-retaining-the-right-employees-with-ctc-talent-solutions--56357590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56357590Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:22:29 +0000Construction Association of MIIn this episode of the Building Michigan podcast, hosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, recruiters Adam Cosola and Jason Epstein from CTC Talent Partners discuss the best ways to attract, hire, and retain the...2290construction,hiring,recruitingfalse216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/discover-the-value-of-business-succession-planning-with-massmutual--54163614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54163614Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:36:58 +0000Construction Association of MIHosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, this episode features a conversation about business succession planning with Brian Van Riper, Managing Director at MassMutual Great Lakes.2138false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lazear-capital-discusses-employee-stock-ownership-plans-esops--53824962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53824962Tue, 23 May 2023 17:06:08 +0000Construction Association of MIHosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, this episode features a conversation about employee stock ownership plans, or ESOPs, with Jeremy Garrett and Jeffrey Jamerino from Lazear Capital Partners.2482construction,esops,lazear,successionfalse214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dte-s-energy-efficiency-program-for-business--53395716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53395716Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:29:14 +0000Construction Association of MIJoin Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan and host of the Building Michigan podcast, and Sean McCoy, Operations Manager, DTE Energy Efficiency Program for Business, to examine how commercial businesses can capture...1756construction,dte,energyfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winning-the-war-for-talent--52622451Unquittable and Managing Partner at EDSI. Kevin and Jim talk about the challenges facing employers in today's job market. With 10 million available positions and only 5 million job seekers, Jim shares the strategies companies can adopt to win this war for talent.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52622451Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:18:50 +0000Construction Association of MIJoin Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan and host of the Building Michigan podcast, for an interview with Jim Bitterle, author of Unquittable and Managing Partner at EDSI. Kevin and Jim talk about the challenges facing...Unquittable and Managing Partner at EDSI. Kevin and Jim talk about the challenges facing employers in today's job market. With 10 million available positions and only 5 million job seekers, Jim shares the strategies companies can adopt to win this war for talent.]]>2088construction,employment,human-resources,skilled-trades,unemployment,workforce,workplace-culturefalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcoming-challenges-for-recruiting-and-retaining-employees--51856231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51856231Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:32:43 +0000Construction Association of MIJoin Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan and host of the Building Michigan podcast, for an in-depth discussion about trends in employment, workplace culture, and challenges to recruiting qualified staff. His guests...2584construction,employment,human-resources,workplace-culturefalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ace-mentor-program--51284023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51284023Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:58:12 +0000Construction Association of MITwo top construction industry professionals discuss the ACE Mentor Program. Founded in 1984 the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE) is a free, award-winning, afterschool program designed to attract high school students into pursuing careers in the...2160ace,architecture,auch,construction,michigan,skilled-trades,vtcfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camcomp-workers-compensation-program--49692501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49692501Mon, 09 May 2022 18:27:28 +0000Construction Association of MIThe ninth episode of the Construction Association of Michigan’s Building Michigan podcast welcomes CAMComp, CAM’s self-insured workers’ compensation program, represented by Janice Shaver, Administrator, and Juan Ramirez, Marketing Representative....1738construction,safety,workerscompfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economic-forecast-highlights--48631010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48631010Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:33:42 +0000Construction Association of MIEpisode #8 of the Construction Association of Michigan’s “Building Michigan” podcast series features an interview with Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington, NAHB Assistant Vice President for Forecasting and Analysis, and featured speaker for the upcoming...1829construction,economic-forecast,expo,michiganfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2022-great-lakes-design-construction-expo--48395443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48395443Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:33:13 +0000Construction Association of MICAM President Kevin Koehler, Tom Thompson from RS Dale and Brian Stanley from United Rentals, talk about the value of exhibiting at the show and way it has benefited their sales teams. Tracey McLenon, CAM Vice President of Operations, and Ron Riegel,...1901construction,expo,michigan,rs-dale,tools,united-rentalsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-key-elements-for-successfully-transitioning-your-business--47442779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47442779Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:31:53 +0000Construction Association of MIJoin host Kevin Koehler as he examines the three key elements that create transferrable value with insight from the team at The Q5 Experience, including John Carter, CEO of Absolute Succession, Chris Cousins, President and Co-Owner of Financial...2117business,construction,michigan,successionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/improving-efficiency-through-technology--46745628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46745628Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:49:41 +0000Construction Association of MIKevin Koehler, CAM President, discusses technology trends in construction and ways to achieve efficiency with SPARK Business Works, represented by their President and CEO Bob Armbrister and Vice President and Director of Marketing Brad Wilson.2301buildwithcam,construction,mobile-app,spark,techologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-best-use-of-your-health-insurance-program-with-priority-health--46361539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46361539Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:42:39 +0000Construction Association of MIJoin Kevin Koehler, CAM President, and Tom Spring, MS, Director of Wellness and Wellbeing for Priority Health Employer Solutions, and Rob Walter, Sales and Client Services with Priority Health, as they discuss insurance plan options, tools for...1866covid,employee-wellness,health,insurance,mental-healthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/examining-rising-material-costs-and-supply-chain-issues-part-2--45325779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45325779Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:12:57 +0000Construction Association of MIPart 2: CAM examines rising material costs and expectations with Bill Gutherie of Gutherie Lumber, and Robb Hoffman of Wimsatt Building Materials.1902building,construction,economy,lumber,material-costs,materials,supply-chainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/examining-rising-material-costs-and-supply-chain-issues-part-1--45325646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45325646Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:10:49 +0000Construction Association of MIPart 1: CAM examining the rising material costs and future expectations with Jay Hults of Progressive Plumbing Supply Co., and Doug Bemis of Caniff Electric Supply.1858building,construction,economy,electrical,materials,plumbing,supply-chainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economic-forecast-with-jim-baird-plante-moran--44558228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44558228Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:33:32 +0000Construction Association of MICAM President Kevin Koehler chats with Jim Baird, Partner and Chief Investment Officer with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. Jim shares his insight on the overall economy, Michigan's trajectory, the impact of the proposed infrastructure plan, cost of...1667cam,construction,economic,forecast,michigan,plante-moranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/constructing-the-henry-ford-detroit-pistons-performance-center--44272432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44272432Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:52:38 +0000Construction Association of MIEpisode 1: CAM President Kevin Koehler interviews Sam Ruegsegger, Project Executive at The Christman Company, Gordon Graham, P.E., Manager of Construction for Henry Ford Health Systems, and Mike Willaert, Senior Vice President of Facilities and...2012buildingmichigan,cam,construction,detroitpistons,henryford,michiganfalsefull