Said Differently Podcast

Consisting of 6,470 cubic yards across 256,100 SF over 32.5 consecutive hours (including placement and finishing), the “MegaSlab” placement at General Motors’ Arlington, Texas, plant in 2018 as part of the M5 Productivity Improvement Program still stands as the largest continuous steel fiber pour ever done.

In this episode, we revisit the Pontiac Silverdome project which changed both sports construction and Barton Malow. From the use of the Construction Management delivery method, which helped the team quickly adapt to challenges, to the first-of-its-kind 12-acre inflatable fabric roof, the Silverdome was lauded as an engineering marvel of its time.

There are a variety of challenges involved with building projects on undeveloped land – but uncovering historical artifacts or cultural finds might not be among the challenges that first come to mind.

Director of Business Transformation Daniel Stone shares some of the new ways Barton Malow teams have been innovating in an industry that is often slow to embrace change.

Senior Project Directors Alan Blanchette and Chris Hofe discuss the size and scale of current EV projects and the pride team members have knowing they’re part of a paradigm shift in transportation.

The J.L. Hudson’s building was once as synonymous in describing Detroit as the automobiles that served as the Motor City’s chief export in the bustling metropolis. Now, a new development is rising on the historic site as Detroit continues its evolution.

Barton Malow accelerated its journey to transform construction in 2017 through the acquisition of key resources and innovative, patented technology, through which the LIFTbuild entity was officially born.

Take a closer look at the “ballpark that forever changed baseball,” Camden Yards, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary and learn how it helped pave the way for subsequent developments.

Take a look at all-things wind energy and how Barton Malow is helping to build a more sustainable future.

Known for its unique design – there are no 90-degree angles throughout the building – and its challenging build, the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum is our focus in this episode.

Women are a largely untapped demographic with great potential to offset skilled labor shortages in construction. One Detroit-area organization is on the front lines of making this a reality – one welding course at a time.

One problem our team ran into at the Center at Belvedere Senior Center and Hospital Clinic in Charlottesville, Virginia was a significant amount of invasive vegetation outside of the new structure. So who ya gonna call?

Keith joins us in the studio to share his compelling story about CPR and first aid, highlighting the significance of these essential safety measures.

Barton Malow Project Manager Kim Hoffman opens up about her transition into construction, her experience as a woman in the industry, and offers valuable advice for those considering a similar path.

We celebrated 40 years of building in Columbus in 2023, and in this latest episode of the Said Differently Beyond the Build podcast, we reflect on our tenure in Columbus with Project Manager Quentin Pruneau and Project Executive Adrienne Sraver.

In this installment of the Said Differently Beyond the Build podcast, Joe discusses his internship experience, what attracted him to Barton Malow, and shares advice for future interns.

Beyond the Build profiles Morgan State University Chairperson Dr. Lewis Waller and Barton Malow’s Senior Human Resources Manager Jeremiah Hovis to talk about our partnership and projects on and off the campus.

This special edition of Said Differently – Beyond the Build profiles Barton Malow team members Senior Project Manager Linda Hatcher and Project Engineer La’Toya Tyson for the 25th Annual Women in Construction Week.

Octavous discusses his involvement with the Barton Malow Boot Camp and his work on the Marygrove Conservancy Campus in Detroit.

Abi joined Barton Malow’s Charlottesville, Virginia office in the summer of 2018. She’s currently working on the Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia’s new Albemarle Campus Club project.

Intern Sage Villeneuve talks about her experience in the 12-week college internship program that Barton Malow established in 1984.