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Flintco has been building Arkansas since 1951, and we took Flintco Talks on the road to Bentonville to celebrate 75 years of construction. We sat down with Scott Eccleston, President of Campus Planning and Facility Management for Art and Wellness Enterprises, Alice Walton's Bentonville-based cultural and wellness organization, and Flintco Construction Director Jesse Evans and Vice President Patrick Horrath, both based in Northwest Arkansas. You'll hear Scott's behind-the-scenes stories of a four-hour job interview with Alice Walton, crews working through the night to beat a museum opening, and an architect visibly moved by what the team built. The conversation covers a lot of ground. Scott shares how a walk through the woods with his three boys on what would become the site of Crystal Bridges and a late-night phone call from world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie set the course for the second half of his career. Jesse and Patrick relive some of the challenges they overcame delivering Phase II of Crystal Bridges on a site straddling a floodway, with controlled blasting within 80 feet of priceless artwork and a meticulous architect watching every pour of exposed concrete. They also talk about what's next. Art and Wellness Enterprises is developing a healthcare campus in Bentonville with a vision that has grown well beyond its original scope, and Flintco is building it. Scott makes the case for why a project of this magnitude and complexity requires a construction manager that delivers like a partner. If you attended the recent grand reopening of Crystal Bridges or are curious about the people and partnerships behind Bentonville’s most ambitious projects, this episode of Flintco Talks is for you.

Flintco’s workforce is now 22% women — a reflection of the industry’s continued growth and expanding opportunity. In this special Women in Construction Week episode of Flintco Talks, Dano sits down with three outstanding Flintco leaders to talk about career growth, confidence, mentorship, and what it really means to build communities. Ashley Wise (Superintendent, OKC), Ava Eikanger (Assistant Project Manager, Denver), and Jenna Anderson (Senior Project Engineer, Austin) share their unique journeys into construction — from architecture and finance backgrounds to leading major projects like the new OKC Thunder Arena. This conversation goes deeper than job titles. It’s about earning opportunity, developing the people around you, navigating setbacks, and building confidence through consistency. The discussion highlights how culture, mentorship, and trust create an environment where young professionals can grow quickly and lead with impact. If you're considering a career in construction, interested in leadership development, or want an honest look at what Women in Construction Week represents today, this episode delivers real insight from professionals shaping the future of the industry. Topics Discussed: -Women in Construction Week and industry growth -Breaking stereotypes about construction careers -Career pivots and professional development -Lessons learned from mistakes on the job -The importance of mentorship and team development -Confidence, consistency, and earning opportunity -Building lasting client and team relationships -Creating meaningful impact through the projects we build

Flintco Talks with Richard Jaggers, President and CEO of Alberici Corporation, who shares his journey from growing up in working-class England to leading a multi-billion-dollar construction enterprise. You'll hear Richard's insights on building collaborative teams, leveraging AI as a force multiplier for people, and pursuing responsible growth that creates momentum and opportunity—all while staying true to the values and culture that make Alberici-Flintco special. Plus, Richard shares his personal daily mantra for staying grounded. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced leader, this conversation offers valuable insights on building trust, maintaining humility, and fostering an environment where people can thrive. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Upbringing 03:58 – Taking the Leap to America 05:07 – Joining Alberici–Flintco & Culture 14:10 – Leadership: We Succeed Because of Others 19:27 – Building from Strength: Legacy & Responsible Growth 32:14 – Innovation, AI & Workforce Development 51:12 – Calm, Present, Grateful (Richard’s Mantra) Follow #FlintcoTalks wherever you get your podcasts for insightful conversations with industry leaders.

Flintco Talks traveled to St. Louis for a rare joint conversation with John Alberici (Chairman Emeritus) and Greg Kozicz (Chairman) of Alberici Corporation. They share insights on building enduring culture, navigating transformative acquisitions, and creating sustainable growth through people-first leadership. This long-form conversation captures nuanced, unscripted wisdom rarely accessible in the construction industry—proof that Flintco Talks continues filling a real need for authentic leadership dialogue. Key Insights: • Leadership Transition Strategy: How promoting from within created a discipline-focused culture that drove operational excellence • Acquisition as Investment Philosophy: The breakthrough moment when John's simple question "Why don't you just buy what you want?" transformed their Flintco acquisition approach and created a multi-billion-dollar enterprise • 60-Year Hiring Responsibility: Understanding that every intern hired today influences two generations of future employees, making cultural screening more critical than skills assessment • Work-Life Integration Over Balance: Creating an environment where employees can "live who they are" through their work rather than sacrificing personal values for professional success Chapter Breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction: Two Leaders, One Vision 3:15 - Greg's Transition from Canada to St. Louis Leadership 8:45 - Replacing Middle Management and Cultural Realignment 14:30 - The Art of Socratic Leadership and Collaborative Decision-Making 18:50 - The Flintco Acquisition Story: From Bike Rides to Breakthrough 28:40 - "Why Don't You Just Buy What You Want?" - The Pivotal Phone Call 35:20 - Investment vs. Acquisition Mindset and Cultural Integration 42:10 - Leadership Philosophy: Adaptation vs. Fixed Management Styles 48:30 - Stewardship Culture and the 60-Year Hiring Responsibility 55:45 - Family Company to Corporation: Maintaining Values Through Growth 1:03:20 - John the Baptist Analogy: Preparing vs. Being the Leader 1:08:40 - Work-Life Integration and Bringing Your Authentic Self to Work 1:15:50 - Profit as Bloodstream: Purpose vs. Necessity in Business 1:22:30 - Succession Planning as Growth Driver and Opportunity Creation #AlbericiConstructors #CorporateCulture #PeopleFirst #FlintcoTalks

In this episode of Flintco Talks, you’ll hear from Greg Kozicz, Chairman of Alberici Corporation, as he shares his journey from a small Ontario mining town to leading a $4.5 billion construction enterprise. Growing up as one of six boys in modest circumstances, Greg learned self-sufficiency early – folding pizza boxes for pennies to afford hockey equipment shaped his work ethic and commitment to excellence. Greg reveals how rigorous hiring practices, commitment to operational excellence, and following global capital flows transformed Alberici into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise while maintaining authentic culture and industry-leading retention rates. Key Insights: • The Three-Step Formula: "Get the right work, do the work right, get paid for all the work you do" - a simple framework that guided massive growth • Excellence Over Perfection: Building team culture through achievable standards rather than impossible expectations drives sustainable success • Stewardship Leadership: Viewing leadership as temporary guardianship of organizational culture creates multi-generational thinking and 20% industry-average turnover • Acquisition as Hiring: The Flintco acquisition succeeded because it was treated as "hiring 1,200 people in one day" rather than a traditional buyout Subscribe to Flintco Talks for more conversations on leadership, culture, and the future of construction. Chapter Breakdown: • 0:00 - Introduction and Growing Up in Ontario Mining Town • 3:30 - Six Brothers, Self-Sufficiency, and Early Work Ethic • 8:15 - Hockey Career and Coaches Who Shaped Leadership Style • 12:45 - Excellence vs. Perfection Philosophy • 16:20 - From PhD in Trade Policy to Foreign Service • 22:10 - Transition to Construction and Steve Perfect's Three-Step Formula • 28:20 - Meeting John Alberici and Learning Stewardship • 35:40 - Fanatical Hiring Process and Cultural Screening • 42:15 - The Flintco Acquisition Story • 52:30 - Geographic Strategy and Market Vulnerability • 58:45 - Cultural Fit and Retention Success • 1:02:30 - Favorite Projects and Team Stories • 1:12:20 - St. Jude's Blood Donation and Client Commitment • 1:18:45 - Strategic Market Wins and Misses • 1:25:30 - Closing Thoughts on Excellence and Stewardship #leadership #Legacy #constructionindustry #AlbericiConstructors #FlintcoTalks

Alberici’s investment in LCG Capital Management expands the service offering that both Alberici and sister company Flintco can offer their clients. Flintco Talks with LCG Capital CEO and Co-Founder, Rob Goltermann, and COO and former CAO of Flintco, Craig Saur, about Real Estate strategy, development, corporate services, and property management–expertise that LCG Capital brings. Rob and Craig share insights on: -How a 20-year friendship evolved into a business partnership -Why trust and relationships remain the foundation of their success -LCG’s full-service approach to real estate — corporate services, property management, and development -How P3 ventures and creative financing are shaping the future of infrastructure construction -The importance of wellness, innovation, and community in modern development Chapters: 00:00 -Intro & Setup 00:13 -Welcome & Guest Intros (Rob & Craig) 03:07 -From Friendship to Partnership (Alberici x LCG) 08:45 -Why Alberici Chose LCG (Expanding Beyond Construction) 12:05 -LCG’s Full-Service Capabilities (Corporate RE, PM, Dev) 18:00 -Why Property Management Matters (Lifecycle & Ops) 24:43 -Development, Markets & Innovation (Life Sciences, Wellness, Global) 43:24 -P3 Ventures & The Road Ahead (Financing, Risk, Vision) Follow #FlintcoTalks wherever you get your podcasts for insightful conversations around relevant industry topics.

Flintco Talks goes on the road to St. Louis for an entertaining and thought-provoking conversation with John Alberici, Chairman Emeritus of Alberici Corporation, as he reminisces about family, leadership, legacy, and culture. From stories of his father Gabe’s leadership style, the inspiration behind John’s original music, to the values that shaped Alberici’s growth, he shares engaging lessons about leading by example, carrying forward heritage, and staying grounded as the company expanded across generations. Highlights include: • How John's grandfather, who immigrated from Parma, Italy in 1900 built a construction legacy in St. Louis. • The powerful partnership between John's father Gabe and aunt Mary that helped shape the company culture. • How driving to job sites with homemade cookies became John's signature. • Learn about the psychology behind using music to make safety training memorable. • And the the story behind "51" – a haunting tribute to the worst construction accident in U.S. with an original soundtrack written by John with first person accounts of the disaster. Subscribe to Flintco Talks for more conversations on leadership, culture, and the future of construction. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 -Welcome to Flintco Talks 00:52 -Earliest memories of the family business 01:18 -Family history and immigration 05:05 -Gabe and Mary step in 09:01 -Growing up around the company 11:02 -Tiny and the shovel story 16:03 -The red carpet lesson 22:00 -Family values in business 27:03 -Heritage and legacy 30:44 -Driving to job sites and cookies 42:27 -Music and writing songs 47:00 -51 Tribute song 01:02:23 -Lessons on safety and life beyond work 01:02:43 -Closing reflections #Leadership #Legacy #constructionindustry #AlbericiConstructors #FlintcoTalks #ConstructionMusic

The Inclusive Builders Alliance (IBA) represents the “heavy hitters” of Central Texas construction. This unique alliance of general contractors – competitors who share a common goal – was borne out of a shared vision to address an acute challenge within the construction industry: helping trade partners grow and succeed. In this episode of Flintco Talks, we sat down with founding members of (IBA) to discuss their mission of fostering collaboration among general contractors and supporting small and minority-owned businesses in the construction industry. If you work in the Construction industry and want to know more about the IBA, reach out to Shannon Dunn (Flintco), Terri Michalak (Rogers-O'Brien Construction) or HT Tran (Turner)! #construction #podcast #smallbusiness

Flintco Talks tackles one of the most urgent challenges facing Central Texas and our U.S. economy in general–the severe shortage of skilled tradespeople. In this episode you'll meet Kevin Brackmeyer, CEO, Skillpoint Alliance, Tamara Atkinson, CEO, Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Skillpoint graduate Jennifer Cobb, an electrical foreman with FSG Electric in Austin, who shares her compelling personal story. With more than $25 billion in active infrastructure projects (alone) and a growing demand for 10,000 new skilled workers per year just in Central Texas, the discussion goes deep into how this gap formed—and what’s being done about it. Skillpoint Alliance and Workforce Solutions are helping lead the charge with free, fast-track training programs, and wraparound support services. Our guests also delve into plans for a new Infrastructure Academy in Austin dedicated to training the next generation of our skilled workforce. Podcast Highlights: *Jennifer takes us through her journey from teen mom, to laid-off receptionist to foreman at FSG after completing Skillpoint’s pre-apprenticeship program. * Learn more about the FREE 4–6 week Skillpoint boot camp that prepares students for immediate, upwardly mobile careers. * How Workforce Solutions Capital Area supports the effort through childcare, transportation assistance, and career navigation. * And the new Infrastructure Academy in Austin, which is designed to unify employers, educators, and jobseekers around the skilled trades. Useful Links: https://skillpointalliance.org https://www.wfscapitalarea.com Key Quote: “You believe that person is out there digging ditches because they lack opportunity—when really, they took advantage of one.” – Jennifer Cobb 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Meet the Guests 03:02 Austin’s Construction Boom 04:23 The 10,000 Workers Gap 06:28 How Did We Get Here? 10:18 The Skillpoint Solution 12:43 Jennifer’s Journey 16:50 Barriers to Entry 20:57 Changing the Narrative 26:01 Reaching the Schools 31:01 Misconceptions About the Trades 36:02 Parents Matter Too 39:33 What 'Hire Local' Really Means 43:31 What Is the Infrastructure Academy? 50:05 How to Get Involved with Skillpoint 53:03 Funding & Support 54:44 Infrastructure Academy Event Info 55:57 Final Thoughts #workforcedevelopment #skilledtrades #construction #podcast

#TogetherWeRise feels like a timeless theme for this year’s WIC Week™ celebration. The sentiment–unity, empowerment, and breaking barriers–are aspirations without an end. The work is never finished. In this episode of #FlintcoTalks we invited three construction professionals into the studio (Regina Munson, Cristina Marrero and Kendra Santa) to share their personal and professional journey. Their stories are both unique and universal. To women everywhere who still carry the extra burden of “proof” in the workplace, we stand with you! Leaders lead. Doers do. That’s all.

In 2024, Flintco Renewable Energy and Alberici reached a major milestone together: selection as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for two 128-MWdc (megawatt direct current) projects in central Illinois with owner, Adapture Renewables, Inc. (ARI). The Crooks Mill and Crooked Creek projects are expected to create more than 300 construction jobs and pump more than $250 million of economic impact into their local communities. Alberici Operations Director Mike McCallum joined Flintco Talks Host Daniel Oates for an in-depth discussion about these two projects, the state of the utility-scale solar market, and what’s driving solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage projects. Explore career opportunities and learn more about Flintco Renewable Energy at Flintco.com. Subscribe now to Flintco Talks and find it wherever you get your podcasts.

In February 2022, Flintco sent a 10-person team of volunteers to Rwanda with Bridges to Prosperity, a non-profit working in rural communities around the world, building pedestrian bridges that connect people and communities to healthcare, education, and other essential services. It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Or so we thought. The success of that first build brought us back to Rwanda two years later, this time with volunteers from Flintco and our sister company, Alberici. We traveled to the Muhanga (ma-hung-ga) District in Southern Rwanda for a 2-week stay in-country and helped complete a 103-meter hybrid suspension bridge along the Matovu (ma-toe-voo) Trail. In February 2025, the next 10-person Flintco | Alberici team is returning to Rwanda to continue this vitally important work. Thanks to our trade partners and friends for your continued support! We invite you to join us again on our journey, building bridges to prosperity… #FlintcoTalks #Podcast #BridgestoProsperity #Construction #CommunityBuilding #Leadership #Inspiration

Two-time Flintco intern and newly minted project engineer, Lane Reynolds, was searching for his career path when an influential conversation with his brother-in-law unlocked his calling. Lane grew up in Dripping Springs, Texas, in a family of educators whom he admires for their dedication and commitment. However, Lane chose a different road, one that led him to Texas A&M University and a degree in Construction Science. If you are a student considering a career in construction or know someone who is, Lane offers valuable insight from his college experience in this latest episode of Flintco Talks. Listen now and subscribe to Flintco Talks wherever you get your podcasts.

Building a resilient workplace culture is critical to the long-term success of any organization. Fostering psychological safety, encouraging a growth mindset, and supporting the "whole person" is all part of what it takes to build a high-performing company. In this episode of Flintco Talks, host Daniel Oates welcomes Dr. Karen Bridbord, Ph.D, a licensed psychologist and Chief Talent Officer for the Alberici/Flintco enterprise. Karen shares her expertise and insights in this thought-provoking discussion around leadership, mental health, and what it takes to build a more resilient workplace culture. With a robust career spanning various industries, including law, technology, finance, the arts, and construction, Karen’s enterprise role revolves around talent development, succession planning, organizational development, and employee wellness. She is a respected voice in the media, frequently featured as a relationship expert in notable publications such as the New York Times, CNN, Men’s Journal, and Parade Magazine. Join us to learn about Karen's inspiring personal journey and her practical advice for companies and individuals interested in creating a more resilient workplace. You can find Flintco Talks wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode of Flintco Talks, Dano sits down with Shir Abecasis, CEO and founder of Firmus, and Michael Thole, Flintco’s Director of Quality, to discuss how cutting-edge AI is transforming the construction industry. Firmus specializes in analyzing construction documents, identifying design issues early, and improving the quality of projects using advanced data analytics. Hear from Shir as she shares her journey from a competitive ballerina in Israel to leading a tech company that's changing the construction landscape. Michael dives into how Flintco utilizes Firmus AI to streamline quality processes and ensure projects stay on track, while discussing the future of AI in the industry. This episode covers: -The role of AI in preventing costly design errors. -The importance of clear communication through construction drawings. -How AI is reshaping quality control in the construction process. -Real-world examples of how Flintco is leveraging this tech to enhance projects. -Don’t miss out on this fascinating conversation about the intersection of construction and technology! #FlintcoTalks #ConstructionTech #AI #Firmus #Flintco #BuildingExcellence #QualityControl #Innovation #ConstructionIndustry #Podcast