In this short episode, Perlo’s Director of Strategic Initiatives Elissa Looney tours the site of the Tesla Service Center in Vancouver, Washington, with Project Manager Forrest Gregg and Superintendent Glen Alcock. In this segment, they discuss what the building will look like when it’s finished and what state the building is in at the time of the podcast recording. Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Perlo Podcast! If you’d like to hear more, you can find us on your favorite listening platforms. You can also engage with Perlo through our website, LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.

In this short episode, Perlo’s Director of Strategic Initiatives Elissa Looney talks with Project Manager Forrest Gregg and Superintendent Glen Alcock about the challenges involved in constructing the 3-acre, 32,000 SF Tesla Service Center in Vancouver, Washington. Challenges included a tight site, significant groundwater, unknown underground utilities and navigating the neighborhood. Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Perlo Podcast! If you’d like to hear more, you can find us on your favorite listening platforms. You can also engage with Perlo through our website, LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.

In this short episode, Perlo’s Director of Strategic Initiatives Elissa Looney talks with Project Manager Forrest Gregg and Superintendent Glen Alcock about the lessons learned regarding the pouring of the insulated tilt panels that made up the exterior shell of the Tesla Service Center in Vancouver, Washington. Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Perlo Podcast! If you’d like to hear more, you can find us on your favorite listening platforms. You can also engage with Perlo through our website, LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.

In this short episode, Perlo’s Director of Strategic Initiatives Elissa Looney discusses the Tesla Service Center with Project Manager Forrest Gregg and Superintendent Glen Alcock. The group discusses the structure of the unique, insulated tilt-panels that made up the exterior envelope of the building and how the team installed them. Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Perlo Podcast! If you’d like to hear more, you can find us on your favorite listening platforms. You can also engage with Perlo through our website, LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.

In this week’s episode of The Perlo Podcast, Host Elissa Looney, Perlo’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, meets with Perlo Project Manager, Forrest Gregg, and Superintendent Glen Alcock, to discuss the Tesla Service Center currently under construction in Vancouver, Washington. The Tesla Service Center is 32,000SF concrete tilt-up building which Tesla will use to sell and service Tesla vehicles. The project is located on about 3 acres and required the demolition of three older buildings. Tesla has been building similar projects across the country, but the model is relatively new as compared to other auto manufacturers. Additionally, this building envelope is made of insulated tilt panels, which is a unique construction method. Join in to hear more about this exciting new dealership!  Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Perlo Podcast! If you’d like to hear more, you can find us on your favorite listening platforms. You can also engage with Perlo through our website, LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.

In this highlight episode, Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives, is joined by two guests from Advanced American Construction, Dee Burch, President, and Kyle Izatt, Senior Vice President, to discuss the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund. Check out the full video on our YouTube channel to see special footage from this year’s scholarship banquet and to hear what the students had to say about winning this scholarship and how it’s impacted their lives! Want to know more about Perlo? Visit our website at perlo.biz or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube! Subscribe now on your favorite listening platforms to keep up with the Podcast. And finally? Work hard, build it right, and have fun!

In this highlight episode, Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives, is joined by two guests from Advanced American Construction, Dee Burch, President, and Kyle Izatt, Senior Vice President, to talk about the history of the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund. Advanced American Construction was founded in 1983 by Konrad Schweiger and Kent Cochran with a goal to start “a legacy of success in marine construction.” Forrest Schweiger, son of Konrad and Cindy Schweiger, was working for the company and, in 1999 at the age of 26, lost his life in a tragic construction accident. To honor Forrest, Advanced American Construction formed the Forrest L. Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund. After three years and about $25,000 in scholarships given out, Konrad Schweiger passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack. The name was then changed to Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund to commemorate both Forrest and Konrad. Want to know more about Perlo? Visit our website at perlo.biz or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube! Subscribe now on your favorite listening platforms to keep up with the Podcast. And finally? Work hard, build it right, and have fun!

In this highlight episode, Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives, is joined by two guests from Advanced American Construction, Dee Burch, President, and Kyle Izatt, Senior Vice President, to discuss the barriers that apprentices face in their trades. Elissa notes that although people generally understand how challenging it can be for students to get through school financially, it is less understood how challenging it is for people starting out in the trades, especially when apprentices are working and making money. In reality, apprentices have about four weeks a year where they attend school for their trade unpaid. On top of the cost for various certifications, they are also required to find projects where apprentices are accepted, which aren’t always common. Want to know more about Perlo? Visit our website at perlo.biz or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube! Subscribe now on your favorite listening platforms to keep up with the Podcast. And finally? Work hard, build it right, and have fun!

In this highlight episode, Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives, is joined by two guests from Advanced American Construction, Dee Burch, President, and Kyle Izatt, Senior Vice President, to talk about how they select candidates for the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund. According to Elissa, the unique thing about this scholarship program is that there are no metrics. The Fund puts the most emphasis on the individual and what they can achieve, bring to the table, and how they can contribute. Uniquely, there has been an organic increase in diversity, which has been accomplished by a diverse selection committee and a focus not on where an individual comes from, but on where they want to go. Want to know more about Perlo? Visit our website at perlo.biz or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube! Subscribe now on your favorite listening platforms to keep up with the Podcast. And finally? Work hard, build it right, and have fun!

Welcome back to Episode 9 of the Perlo Podcast! Podcast host Elissa Looney, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Perlo Construction, is joined by two guests from Advanced American Construction: Dee Burch, President, and Kyle Izatt, Senior Vice President. In today’s podcast, we’ll be diving into the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund, how it started, and everything it has to offer. History Advanced American Construction was founded in 1983 by Konrad Schweiger and Kent Cochran with a goal to start “a legacy of success in marine construction.” Forrest Schweiger, son of Konrad and Cindy Schweiger, was working for the company and, in 1999 at the age of 26, lost his life in a tragic construction accident. As the only son of Konrad and his wife, the team at Advanced American Construction put their heads together to discuss how they could make something good come out of such a tragic event. To honor Forrest, Advanced American Construction formed the Forrest L. Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund. Dee Burch, President of Advanced American Construction, remarks that they formed the program with no prior experience and were shocked by how quickly the community stepped up to help. After three years and about $25,000 in scholarships given out, Konrad Schweiger passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack. The name was then changed to Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund to commemorate both Forrest and Konrad. Advanced American doubled down on making the scholarship successful, and again experienced unbelievable support from the community. General Overview The Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund provides “annual scholarships to applicants looking to pursue careers in construction-related fields.” From students looking for a career in construction to trades workers pursuing an apprenticeship program, this fund aims to provide the necessary support to help individuals succeed in the construction industry. Over the last 22 years, the fund has awarded over 260 scholarships totaling more than $850,000. Kyle Izatt, one of the very first scholarship winners and the now Senior Vice President of Advanced American Construction, recalls being a freshman going into his sophomore year at Central Washington University in the Construction Management undergraduate program. “I remember it as clear as yesterday,” he remarks. “We were at the Monarch Hotel, and you couldn’t count the people in the audience, even though it was a smaller audience than what it is today. Business partners, subs, suppliers, competitors, the unions, friends, colleagues, and a lot of Konrad and Cindy’s friends and family came to support. I was hit with this momentum and the bare roots of what our industry is. It’s giving back, it’s helping, it’s building people up.” After graduating and continuing to attend the scholarship’s banquet dinners, Kyle started giving back to the program that gave him so much to get him started in his career. Kyle was the first recipient that contributed back to the scholarship and, according to Dee, this triggered something in him to get Kyle to join Advanced American Construction. In 2005, Kyle went to work for Advanced American Construction and transitioned onto the selection committee where, 23 years later, he believes it is their obligation to be a part of the Fund and come up with new ideas to keep building up the program and supporting as many individuals as possible. “We have a lot of momentum going into the next couple of years and I’m really excited about where the future of this can go. The opportunities are endless, there is no ceiling,” Kyle states.