Forward Construction
This podcast provides information about the commercial construction industry in Wisconsin. Discussion and interviews are presented by construction industry leaders, educators, and legislative, labor and legal experts of commercial construction in Wisconsin.
Episodes
34 episodes
Forward Construction - Chris Berg, IEI General Contractors, Inc. (September 2025)
Chris Berg, President of IEI General Contractors & AGC Board Member, joins Bob Barker to discuss his journey to IEI and the work they perform, and how AGC participation and his time on the board have benefited his career and company.
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39:13
Forward Construction - Jason Bollig, Ideal Builders, Inc. (August 2025)
Jason Bollig, AGC of Wisconsin Board Member, joins Bob Barker to discuss his career path and role as President & CEO of Ideal Builders, Inc., the importance of workforce development in the construction industry, and how companies can adapt ...
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34:45
Forward Construction - Dan Beatty, Constructive Leadership Solutions (August 2025)
Dan Beatty, founder of Constructive Leadership Solutions, joins Bob Barker to discuss his journey to starting CLS, the services they provide, and the future of the construction industry.
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33:03
Forward Construction - George Cullen, JP Cullen (August 2025)
George Cullen, President of the AGC of Wisconsin, joins Bob Barker to discuss his work as Co-President at JP Cullen, his time on the AGC Board, and the current challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry.
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39:57
Forward Construction - Kevin Kendellen, Riley Construction (October 2024)
Listen in as Bob Barker talks with Kevin Kendellen, Construction Technology Manager at Riley Construction, about industry innovation, new field-facing technologies, and workforce opportunities and challenges that may come with.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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32:19
Forward Construction - Tanner Boson, The Boson Company (August 2024)
Listen in as Bob Barker chats with Tanner Boson, Vice President of Construction of The Boson Company.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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26:28
Forward Construction - Anna Stern, Tri-North Builders (March 2024)
AGC Past President and Vice President of Tri-North Builders, Anna Stern joins the "Forward Construction" podcast again to discuss the many great initiatives Tri-North Builders has coming up for 2024.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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25:42
Forward Construction - Brian Hornung, J.H. Findorff & Son (March 2024)
Check out this episode featuring 2024 AGC of Wisconsin Chapter President, Brian Hornung of J.H. Findorff & Son.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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36:51
Forward Construction - Pete Vogel, Vogel Bros. Building Co. (March 2024)
In this episode, Bob Barker catches up with long time AGC of Wisconsin National Director, Pete Vogel (CEO & Presidnet ) of Vogel Bros. Building Co.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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33:07
Forward Construction - Paul Martzke, Immel Construction (March 2024)
Listen as Bob Barker catches up with AGC of Wisconsin Past President Paul Martzke of Immel Construction.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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31:05
Forward Construction - McClone Insurance Group (8/18/22)
Listen in as Sarah-Beth Janssen of McClone Insurance Group (AGC Associate Member) and Traci Tauferner of Advanced Physical Therapy highlight risk prevention measures that pertain to all contractors.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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30:37
Forward Construction - Lift Consulting (6/7/22)
Listen in as Bob Barker interviews Matt Pletzer, CEO & Founder of Lift Consulting based in Madison. Lift Consulting, a new AGC Associate Member, provides an array of business services including strategic planning, recruiting, sales consulti...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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24:24
Forward Construction - Operation Fresh Start (2/24/22)
Listen in as Bob Barker chats with Greg Markle and Steve Gardner of Operation Fresh Start as they discuss the great work OFS is doing to prepare young adults for construction careers.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:05
Forward Construction - Anna Stern, Tri-North Builders & AGC Chapter President (2/8/22)
In this first episode of 2022, we sit down with Anna Stern, Vice President of Tri-North Builders, to discuss her upcoming year as AGC Chapter President.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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23:45
Forward Construction - Kim Bassett, President & CEO - Bassett Mechanical (4/26/21)
In this episode of "Forward Construction", Bob Barker interviews President & CEO of Bassett Mechanical, Kim Bassett. Listen in as they discuss Bassett Mechanical's 85 year history, new innovations and addressing workforce needs.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:08
Forward Construction - Derek Allen, AGC of Wisconsin General Counsel (4/6/21)
Listen in as Bob Barker interviews Derek Allen, AGC of Wisconsin General Counsel, to discuss project bidding, jobsite picketing and other legal issues facing contactors.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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19:36
Forward Construction - John Bartoszek, Zenith Tech (1/22/21)
Listen in as Bob Barker interviews John Bartoszek, Executive Vice President of Zenith Tech, a heavy civil construction company and AGC of Wisconsin Specialty Contractor member.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:25
Forward Construction - Jimmy Christianson, AGC of America V.P. of Government Affairs (1/14/21)
Bob Barker interviews AGC of America's Vice President of Government Affairs, Jimmy Christianson to discuss the current state of regulatory issues related to construction at our nation's capital.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:16
Forward Construction - Steve Farber & Extreme Leadership (1/13/2021)
Listen in as globally recognized speaker and author Steve Farber previews his "Extreme Leadership" series which will be featured during the AGC of Wisconsin's Annual Membership Meeting in late January.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:02
Forward Construction - Surety & Bonding Update (10/22/20)
In this episode, Bob Barker is joined by three (3) surety professionals; Brian Krause of AON Wisconsin, Brad Babcock of Babcock Solutions and Brian O'Neill of Travelers Insurance; to discuss how the construction surety and bonding industry has ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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36:18
Forward Construction - Lewis Construction (10/2/20) - Episode 15
Listen in as Bob Barker interviews Steve Lewis and Sheri Jehn of Lewis Construction, AGC Specialty Contractor.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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25:40
Forward Construction - Specialty Contractor Interview - J. F. Ahern Co. (8/20/20)
Listen in as Bob Barker interviews Tripp and Tony Ahern of J. F. Ahern Co. who provide insight into Ahern's 140 years of serving the construction industry in Wisconsin and across the entire country.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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41:07
AGC Specialty Contractor Interview - Wall-tech (7/31/20) - Episode 13
Listen in as Bob Barker interviews AGC Specialty Contractor, Wall-tech. Wall-tech provides cold formed steel framing and drywall solutions that result in faster construction completion times.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:03
AGC Legislative Update (7/28/20) - Episode 12
Bob Barker, AGC Executive Vice President, provides an overview of AGC's current legislative initiatives with the State.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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9:51
Forward Construction - Mark Breslin (6/10/20) - Episode 11
This episode of the "Forward Construction" podcast features an interview with Mark Breslin of Breslin Strategies who focuses on empowering and engaging future construction leaders. Mark also discusses the new partnership between Breslin Strateg...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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15:54