Welcome to Reading with Jimmy, where every book opens the door to imagination, learning and adventure! Join Jimmy as he brings children's books to life through engaging read-alouds that encourage literacy, creativity and a lifelong love of reading. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, homeschool family or young reader, Reading with Jimmy offers fun, educational stories that make reading an exciting experience. Every episode is designed to: Inspire a love of books Build reading co...
Jul 10
41 min
What happens when some of the nation's top-performing commercial roofing companies come together under one shared vision while preserving the local relationships and cultures that made them successful? In this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk, David Corson welcomes Mike Erekson, CEO of The HCR Group, to discuss how the company is redefining growth in the commercial roofing industry. Built by roofers for roofers, The HCR Group brings together leading commercial roofing companie...
Jul 8
47 min
How do you grow a family-owned business into one of North America's leading retail activation companies? In this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk, David Corson sits down with Brad Robinson, CEO of KD Displays, to explore the company's remarkable journey. Founded in 1984, KD Displays began by specializing in floorcovering point-of-purchase (POP) displays. The company's name—KD, meaning "Knock Down"—reflects its early focus on flat-packed displays that customers assembled on-sit...
Jun 10
46 min
On this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk (CCCT), we sit down with Casey Beaver from My Go-to Roofer to discuss the evolving commercial roofing marketplace, building trusted contractor relationships and what property owners should look for when protecting long-term building performance. From roof maintenance and storm damage to restoration strategies and preventative planning, Casey shares real-world insight into how roofing continues playing a critical role across today’s comme...
May 20
1 hr
On this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk (CCCT), we sit down with Debbie Merrick of DM Business Advisors to break down one of the most pressing issues impacting today’s business environment—tariffs and the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). As global trade policies continue to shift, understanding how tariffs are implemented—and how IEEPA can influence economic decisions—has become critical for companies across the commercial construction, manufactu...
May 6
42 min
Over 120 Years of Experience. A Fresh Perspective. We’ve been at this for five generations. What keeps the Balik family interested and hands-on, and the business thriving, are the endless creative ideas of our customers, the limitless capabilities of glass, and the inspiring dedication of our team. General GIass International (GGI) is based in Secaucus, New Jersey. GGI is a custom glass fabricator and wholesale distributor of specialty and flat glass serving customers nationwide. The c...
Apr 29
1 hr 1 min
On this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk (CCCT), we sit down with Darren Macri, Co-CEO of Wythe Windows, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance triple pane tilt-turn windows and doors built for both residential and commercial projects. Manufactured just 29 miles from New York City, Wythe Windows is leading the way in energy-efficient building solutions with PHI-certified components, NFRC certification, and deep expertise in Passive House design and construction. Wythe W...
Apr 23
1 hr 2 min
On this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk (CCCT), we sit down with Harris Wattles, VP of Amba Products, to discuss how heated towel racks are transforming modern bathroom design in both residential and commercial spaces. For more than 20 years, Amba Products has been helping homeowners, designers, and developers create spa-like bathroom experiences with stylish, energy-efficient heated towel racks made from premium stainless steel. With more than 170,000 heated towel racks sold ...
Apr 21
1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk (CCCT), we sit down with Larry Lane, President of LSI Flooring, to explore what it takes to build a lasting presence in the flooring industry. From custom carpets and luxury vinyl to large-scale hospitality and commercial projects, LSI Flooring has built a reputation on quality products, strategic partnerships and hands-on expertise. With more than 35 years in the business, Larry shares insights on navigating market trends, supporting re...
Apr 10
52 min
Join David Corson, Publisher and Editor of "Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine", for an insightful CCCT interview with Jon Sibley, President and Founder of TRUEBUILT Software. In this conversation, Jon shares insights into how TRUEBUILT is helping contractors streamline project management, improve estimating accuracy and modernize operations with technology built specifically for the construction industry. The discussion also explores TRUEBUILT’s recent acquisition of Capabui...
Mar 6
37 min
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