The Avenue Podcast: Recent Episodes

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The Avenue Podcast is a series of podcasts that will showcase the companies and people behind the construction industry. From architects, to contractors and subcontractors, we will delve into relevant topics, current industry issues, and more.

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Join us for the latest episode of The Avenue Podcast featuring Will Schryver, Managing Director at Anchor Peabody, an investment bank focused solely on the building products in the construction space. Will discusses mergers and acquisitions in home service industry, focusing on technology's role, industry trends, and the challenges of these transactions. He shares his transition from the military to M&A, his enthusiasm for building products, and offers advice on M&A preparation. This episode is essential for those interested in home service business aspects, covering areas like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Tune in to learn about M&A's role in home services and stay updated in this evolving industry.

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Join us for a deeply personal and powerful episode of The Avenue Podcast, where Vince Hafeli, President of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida opens up about his personal journey and the broader industry challenges as we tackle the often-taboo subject of mental health and suicide in construction.

Vince candidly shares his own story, including a pivotal night in 2007 that reshaped his outlook on life and mental health. This episode delves into the staggering mental health challenges faced by construction workers, backed by startling industry statistics and real-life anecdotes. Vince discusses Ajax's proactive approach to addressing mental health issues, including introducing mental health first aid responders and fostering a culture of openness and support.

This conversation is not just about struggles; it's about resilience, hope, and the positive shifts happening in the industry. Through Vince's journey, this episode highlights the vital importance of discussing mental health openly in every workplace, especially in high-pressure environments like construction.

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Join our Principal, Olivier Corrizi in conversation with Mark Sultana of DSDG Architecture and Mike Cocozza from Trinity Construction as they discuss the evolving landscape of homebuilding in hurricane-prone areas like Florida in the first episode of The Avenue Podcast!

They explore the impact of hurricanes on construction practices, the implementation of Florida building codes, and the collaborative process between architects and builders to meet the challenges of designing and constructing homes in flood zones and coastal areas. They also touch on client concerns, the role of concrete in modern construction, and the anticipation of new FEMA flood maps. Listen in for a detailed conversation on the technical and practical aspects of building hurricane-ready homes today.

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For this episode we had the pleasure of welcoming Brett Henson, Partner of the Sarasota office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick. Brett is certified in construction law and we'll talk about some of the new laws that impact the commercial construction industry here in the state of Florida. We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of exchanging ideas with Eric Arroyo, Mayor of Sarasota. We talk about his upbringing, current issues, and the future of the city in the up and coming years.

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In this episode of The Avenue Podcast, we sit down with Vern Buchanan to discuss the local & global economies.

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In this episode of the Avenue Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeff Jackson, President & CEO of PGT Innovations where we discussed Jeff's story, the impact of COVID on Labor, and how he sees the future of PGTI.

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of getting together with David Verinder, CEO of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and Tim Hensey, Vice President of Gilbane. Where we got some behind-the-scenes insight on the new hospital in Venice and the challenges faced during the pandemic while building the hospital.

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In this episode of the Avenue Podcast, we talk about the tragedy in Surfside with David Karins, President of Karins Engineering. When Dolphin towers in Downtown Sarasota was going through a similar situation, David was the one called to save the day.

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In this episode, Mary Dougherty, Executive Director of GCBX and Olivier Corizzi, Co-Founder of Avenue Media, introduce the Avenue Podcast. This podcast is a collaboration to bring you a series of upcoming podcasts that will introduce you to fellow GCBX Members, Issues in the Industry, and our Local Community.