CAM Building Michigan Podcast

CAM Building Michigan Podcast

Featuring 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.

Episodes

May 28, 2025 62 mins
In 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 iconic landmark has been meticulously brought back to life and now stands as the vibrant heart of Corktown’s new Innovation District. Hosted by CAM President Kevin Koehler, this episode fea...
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In our 20th episode of the “Building Michigan” podcast, we're introducing you to the team behind 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 ...
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February 9, 2025 32 mins
In 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 valuable insights into the US economy and the construction industry, emphasizing the themes of moderation and "wait and see."
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This 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 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 Compa...
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In 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 and litigation support consultancy based in Birmingham, Michigan.
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In 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 right employees.
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Hosted 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.
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Hosted 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.
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Join 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 significant rebate dollars through DTE's Energy Efficiency Program for Business.
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February 7, 2023 34 mins
Join 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 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.
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Join 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 include Kristopher Powell, CEO of HRPro/BenePro, and Mary Ann Fisher, Vice President Of Human Capital Services at HRPro.
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September 19, 2022 36 mins
Two 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 Architecture, Construction and Engineering industry, including skilled trades. Join Jeff Chandler, President of VTC Insurance Group, Vince DeLeonardis, CEO of AUCH Construction, and Kevin...
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The 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. Hosted by Kevin Koehler, the President of CAM, this episode explores the relationship between CAM and CAMComp, as well as the various tools offered and the many ways in which CAMComp offer...
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February 7, 2022 30 mins
Episode #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 February 16th Economic Forecast Breakfast. Labor shortages, inflation, material costs, and other headwinds are dramatically impacting the residential and commercial construction market...
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CAM 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, CAM Manger of Expositions, provide details about the 2022 EXPO, including booth information and a rundown of the day’s planned meetings and events.
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Join 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 Architects, and Chris Meso, Owner and Founder of T-Rex Advisory.
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September 30, 2021 38 mins
Kevin 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.
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Join 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 addressing employee wellness, and ways in which employers can get the most out of their health insurance plan.
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Part 2: CAM examines rising material costs and expectations with Bill Gutherie of Gutherie Lumber, and Robb Hoffman of Wimsatt Building Materials.
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Part 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.
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