Limbach Unlocked

Limbach Unlocked

por James Swanson & Kate Mistry
Superación personalNoticias de negocios
Temporada 5

Behind the Numbers - Q4 2024

Welcome to Behind the Numbers with Limbach's CEO, Mike McCann. This brief Q4 2024 recap episode highlights the Company's quarterly results, market trends, and overall outlook.
T5 · E51
17 mar 2025
10:34

Critical Filtration: The Key to Hospital & Critical Space Readiness

It’s our 50th episode! This special edition of Limbach Unlocked explores Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and critical filtration in the facilities we service. Listen in as New England Project Executive, John Hartwell, joins the show to discuss the importance and impact of IAQ, the science behind critical filtration, and how Limbach is able to create customized solutions for our customers. First let’s define IAQ (2:33), and identify common issues facilities deal with (3:52). Is there an added emphasis during flu season (7:32)? Next, I ask Jon to detail the science behind filtration and efforts to improve air quality (9:43), along with some examples of how Limbach has helped customers (12:12). What are some proactive strategies to limit the impact of flu season (17:55)? Finally, John dives into the ways in which Limbach can assess and implement solutions, and how we set ourselves apart from competitors in mission critical spaces (22:12).
T5 · E50
19 feb 2025
29:35

2024 Review & Decarbonization Predictions for 2025

At Limbach, sustainability is embedded in our everyday projects and services. This episode details our commitment to sustainability, and how we’re taking proactive approaches to helping our customers and communities we serve. Listen in as I’m joined by Stephanie Gonzalez (Sr. Energy Engineer) and Kyle Hanrahan (Account Executive). How do building performance standards impact customers? Stephanie explains how we help our building owners collect and analyze key metrics, including building energy efficiency, to comply with these standards (2:48). Another key trend from 2024 is the commitment to revitalizing building infrastructure. Kyle details how Limbach can modernize a building’s existing equipment to help maximize and prolong energy efficiency (6:03). Next, Kyle offers some strategy advice for customers looking to combat energy policy uncertainties while achieving their sustainability goals. Stephanie gives some real life examples how Limbach implements building insights to identify operational cost saving opportunities, and avoid major infrastructure replacements (10:43). How do we alert and help keep our customers on their toes when extreme weather threatens their facilities (13:58)? Let’s take a look at emerging technology, including renewable energy sources and AI, and how they will potentially shape the future of energy efficiency and sustainability (19:26). What should customers know when it comes to the transition to electrification (23:23).
T5 · E49
27 ene 2025
28:08
Temporada 4

A Veteran Career Path Story with guest Jessie Allen

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and our final show of 2024 welcomes current Limbach employee and former Army infantryman, Jessie Allen. Listen in as Jessie discusses his transition from the military to Limbach, the challenges he faced along the way, and the resources at his disposal (2:30). For Jessie, his experiences throughout 9+ years with the Army helped define his career path (6:08). But, the transition to civilian life wasn't always a smooth ride (9:27). Introducing our newest ERG (13:20)! Through his experiences, Jessie shares advice and tips for fellow military personnel transitioning to civilian life (15:50), including ways to build a resume that stands out (18:45).
T4 · E48
21 nov 2024
20:45

Behind the Numbers - Q3 2024

Welcome to Behind the Numbers with Limbach's CEO, Mike McCann. This brief Q3 2024 recap episode highlights the Company's quarterly results, market trends, and overall outlook.
T4 · E47
12 nov 2024
8:38

We Care Roundtable presents Embrace on the Road

In the Fall of 2023, Limbach’s Embrace Forum launched the first annual Embrace on the Road program— an initiative that inspires employees to join together and take action. This episode of Limbach Unlocked details the origins of Embrace on the Road, and explores the community partnerships that define the key Embrace initiative. Host James Swanson sits down with Robert Rhodes, Jr. (GM, Ohio, and Treasurer of Embrace Forum), and EOTR ambassadors Kay McKellar (Marketing & Communications Coordinator), and Stephanie Gonzalez (Energy Engineer) to discuss Embrace and EOTRs impact through two years. (2:15) Embrace on the Road is born (5:32) Kay and the Harper Tampa team visit Tampa Bay Tech, educating students on the career possibilities in our industry. (7:56) Mid-Atlantic teams up with the Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation (MCCEI), and Stephanie’s background with GW proves a perfect opportunity. (10:17) “We Care” through Embrace on the Road. (13:30) Kay’s connection to Tampa Bay Tech triggers a strong relationship in the works. (16:42) Learning goes both ways, and the impact mentorship can have on Mid-Atlantic’s newest partnership. (20:25) Embrace and EOTR: It’s all about creating belonging and inclusivity across the board. Interested in joining the EOTR effort at your local branch? Raise your hand! We’re continuously looking to build the initiative. To learn more, visit the Limbach intranet, where you’ll find a link to Embrace, EOTR, and other company resource groups!
T4 · E46
16 oct 2024
26:14

Delivering Excellence in Data Centers: The Role of Prefabrication and Collaboration

Our lives are increasingly intertwined with data and that means they’re intertwined with the unseen engines powering our online experiences: data centers. These colossal structures, housing countless servers and intricate networks, are the backbone of our modern world, and we get to build them. Garrett Hill, Special Projects Manager from Columbus, Ohio, gets to work in these mammoth buildings every day. Listen to how he contends with the challenges of data center work (2:50), leaning on prefabrication (3:45) and collaboration (6:03) to get the job done. His advice for project teams who work on these projects hinges on a key concept: Take a Week to Save a Month. To find out what he means and apply it to your next Data Center job, tune in!
T4 · E45
25 sept 2024
15:37

An Inside Look at Industrial Air

Joined by Sales Manager, Ryan Sharpe, this episode explores Industrial Air’s 60-year business. Listen in as Ryan discusses the solutions and services that define the company’s expertise, and have generated industry success for six decades (3:57). Ryan then gives insight to some of the product offering evolution in recent years, including expansion of filtration systems (5:08). Learn where on the map Industrial Air does business (6:41). As a company we often talk about being a strategic and indispensable partner; what does that mean for Industrial Air (7:40)? How does our wide range of solution offerings differentiate us from competition (8:46)? Tune in as Ryan discusses opportunities for the business to push boundaries in the future (9:39), and what it means to be an Industrial Air employee (10:56).
T4 · E44
20 ago 2024
17:22

The Twists & Turns of a Career: Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

What do you get with an Accounting degree, a 4th generation legacy in the industry, and a Navy background? No, it's not the beginning of a good joke, but it is the stories of three distinguished Limbach leaders who built their careers in surprising ways. Nick Perras, who initially graduated with an Accounting degree, is now the Vice President of Sales in our New England branch. Jason Ziegler, Ohio’s Operations Manager, began his career in the field as a 4th generation Limbach employee. And Allen Reiner, Western PA’s General Manager, started his career in the Navy before deciding on a career in HVAC. So how did these career paths evolve? You’ll have to tune in to find out their key lessons learned, the experiences they capitalized on, and the skills they started fostering in childhood and young adulthood that have served them well over the years and into their current leadership roles. Whether you’re early in your career, somewhere in the middle, or on the retirement horizon, you’ll want to listen to understand how you can mirror their successes and learn from their stories.
T4 · E43
17 jul 2024
22:17

Day in the Life of an HVAC Service Technician

This episode is a continuation of our Day in the Life series! Listen in as host James Swanson is joined by Service Technician Supervisor, Kiefer Sullivan, to discuss the ins and outs of the Service Technician career path. Kiefer kicks us off with a look into his career with Harper and his role today (1:30). Next, let’s understand what kind of work our team of technicians performs on a daily basis (2:25), and the kinds of facilities we work in (3:28). Limbach is focused on being an indispensable partner to our building owners; what does that mean from a service perspective (4:28)? Kiefer explains in detail what kind of first-class service our customers can expect when partnering with us (5:14). If you’re interested in joining our service teams, this next part is for you! Listen as Kiefer explains the backgrounds and skill sets we look for (7:42), and the levels of training and career development at your fingertips as a Service Technician (9:35). Finally, I ask Kiefer what he’s most proud of as a member of the Company’s service team (11:15).
T4 · E42
19 jun 2024
12:40
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