Building PA Podcast
The Building PA Podcast serves the construction industry throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in brief, downloadable segments. Hosted by Chris Martin, President of Atlas Marketing, and Jon O’Brien, Executive Director for the Keystone Contractors Association, the Building PA Podcast covers topics such as safety, workforce development, insurance, legal, legislation, business development and much more.
Building PA Podcast
Talking with KCA Scholarship Recipient James Fretz
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Building PA Podcast
This week’s podcast discusses the KCA's scholarship program, highlighting its success in fostering the next generation of construction leaders in Pennsylvania. James Fretz, a scholarship recipient and construction management student at Penn College, shares his journey from a high school carpentry program to his current internship experiences. He emphasizes the valuable mentorship and hands-on learning he's received, which have prepared him well for a future in the construction industry. James also discusses the importance of evolving industry practices, such as lean construction and integrated project delivery, and the blend of traditional knowledge with new methodologies.