The Morning Huddle Construction Show

Closing the skilled trades gap isn’t just a challenge—it’s a make-or-break priority for the industry. Matt McCaffrey, Vice President at Skanska, unpacks how early engagement, contractor leadership, and industry-wide collaboration can fuel workforce development. The conversation surfaces innovative strategies and real opportunities to attract and retain the next generation of construction talent.

AI isn’t the future of construction—it’s happening right now. Jordan Roberts, Content Manager at Journey Alliance, and Marc Pozzuoli, Partner at Journey Alliance, discuss how companies are already utilizing ChatGPT to streamline operations, spark innovation, and rethink the way business is conducted. From practical prompts to real-world use cases, this episode shows how AI can become your smartest thought partner. Whether you’re curious or already experimenting, you’ll walk away with strategies to put AI to work in your construction business today.

AI isn’t some far-off concept anymore—it’s already disrupting and transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction landscape. Stjepan Mikulić, founder of AI in AEC, joins The Morning Huddle to share how forward-thinking firms are leveraging cutting-edge tools to streamline workflows, optimize efficiency, and unlock new opportunities for innovation. The conversation doesn’t shy away from the critical challenges—like data security, integration, and adoption—providing a clear-eyed look at both the risks and rewards. If you want actionable insights into how AI can drive competitive advantage, boost productivity, and revolutionize project delivery, this is the discussion to hear.

Join us with Wilson Matthew Betances, Founder of Energize Us Edu Inc., as he reveals how a spark of inspiration in the electrical contracting trenches ignited his in-house Apprentice University—and why he’s now betting on affordable housing to keep talent charged up for the long haul. From his five-pillar system of character, work ethic, trust, skills and growth metrics, to the franchise-ready model and his exclusive Builders United mastermind, Wilson lays out the blueprint for building—and retaining—a powerhouse workforce today and five years down the line.

Join us for a focused conversation with Ryan Staton of Staton Walsh, where we dive into the key financial metrics—EBITDA, backlog ratios, debt-to-equity, and working capital—that drive construction business value, plus practical strategies for reinvesting profits, building operational continuity, and planning a successful exit.