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Reggie Morgan COO of DeAngelis Diamond tells Brett and David what its like to oversee all construction operations and building the DD Way. And how he leads the innovative, Preconstruction team in an idea driven and intensely collaborative approach with clients and design professionals. They apply Lean principles, research emerging building products, techniques, methods and technology. They also provide VR and BIM simulations, include sustainability analysis, value analysis, constructibility reviews, develop accurate accelerated schedules and more to realize all our client’s desired project outcomes and bring their dreams to reality.

John DeAngelis CoFounder of DeAngelis Diamond talks to Brett and David about the founding of DeAngelis Diamond, starting a ministry and raising a large family.  Hear what business development was like during the early days of innovation that brought about ink jet printers, cellular phones, the world wide web and websites.

Everyone belongs, fits in, is welcomed and is included.  Sami and Andrea lead DeAngelis Diamond's Team DEI. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion). Hear how their team advises DeAngelis Diamond in its desire to be a place that everyone feels like they belong, fit in, are included, welcomed and have the same access and opportunities.  Peak Performance Unleashed. The DeAngelis Diamond Experience.

Brett and David interview Data Analyst and Business Intelligence leader Austin.  Hear how Austin unleashes the power of DD's large data sets and displays them in over 80 custom and beautifully visualized realtime dashboards. Austin is working towards predictive analysis to help lead DD's future success. (AI & ML) Artificial intelligence & Machine Learning are on Austin's road map for 2020.

Hear from construction expert, VP of Field Ops Brian Hood, share how he leads DeAngelis Diamond's high performing Superintendents achieve Peak Performance as they accept the challenge to complete all projects, they are honored to build on behalf of DD clients, safely “zero incidents”, ahead of schedule, under budget, exceeding all quality standards and providing the best experience to all project stakeholders (clients, design professionals, trade partners, team members and community).

Episode 4 RSW Tower Bob & Brian Brett and David speak with high performer Detroit Michigan Division Leader David Kovalik. Hear how David Unleashes Peak Performance in launching DeAngelis Diamond's newest division in Detroit Michigan. David begins with a great start by entering a new market constructing DD's first Data Center. David's career advances rapidly and goes from Intern to Division Manager in 13 short years.

Brett and David talk with “Ro Dog” Ryan who shares about Team Beni. The employee led team that evaluates the best benefits and perks offered for all DD’s team members, which includes adoption assistance, wellness reimbursements, top notch health insurance, team member referral bonuses, education reimbursement, Veteran Days off for Veterans, pop corn, Monday and food truck Wednesday and much more.

Hear from Peak Performer, Project Manager Brian, who has over 20 years experience specializing in helping Faith Based and Non-Profit clients realize their dreams.

Hear from 2 Peak Performers Justin and Nick the Superintendent and Project Manager on the 8 Story, 120,00 SF state-of-the-art Self Storage project in downtown Miami for the Feldman Companies. Hear how they overcome the challenges of building in a congested area up against the 846 Dolphin Expressway expansion. Nick describes Justin as a rockstar superintendent.

TAM Rachel shares her passion for health and fitness and how she leads DD's Team Wellness. Whose purpose is making DeAngelis Diamond a place to work that promotes physical and mental wellness to its team members and creates wellness focused office environments. 

Hear from 2 Peak Performers Doug and Eric, the Sr Super and Sr PM, on the $200 million new world headquarters for Arthrex. They lead a team of 29 DeAngelis Diamond project leaders and over 500 craft workers each day who are building one of the most innovative and complex projects ever built in SW Florida. Doug describes how the Fear of Failure is a great motivator. Eric shares how to recognize what is holding you back from achieving your Peak Performance

Brett and David talk with Mo who leads Team Impact at DeAngelis Diamond.

Brett and David speak with high performers Bob and Brian, the Team Leaders, constructing Southwest Florida Florida International Airport’s new 200 foot tall $80 million Air Traffic Control Tower and TRACON Building. Hear how they plan to Unleash their Peak Performance on this unique and challenging project.

Brett and David talk with DeAngelis Diamond's very own EA Hannah. Hannah is passionate about making life at DeAngelis Diamond a great experience for all team members and a place everyone loves coming to work.  Hanna leads Team Happy.  Listen to Hannah share how she leads a team who's purpose is to bring DD's core value 'Healthy Environment & Culture" to life. At DeAngelis Diamond our team members come first. The environment and culture of our workplace will motivate, encourage and promote our people and their talents. We want our people to feel this is the greatest work experience they can have. We recognize that career and family life should be in balance. In this spirit and in accordance to our values and principles our culture will develop and encourage healthy families.

Brett and David speak with the high performing Superintendent Jeff and Project Manger Jason. They are completing the Decorum project months ahead of schedule. Decorum in Fort Myers Florida is a Luxury 435 unit apartment community with full amenities. We ask them about the myth that they are completing Punch Lists in 8 minutes and how others can unleash their Peak Performance.

As summer comes to an end Brett and David talk with 2 of DeAngelis Diamond's interns Gaby and Mackie. Both are University of Florida Construction Management students. Listen to what a 2:00 am concrete pour is like and just what is a Georgia buggy. Also how you don't have to choose one or the other. You can be both an Estimator and a project Manager. Go Gators!