This episode talks about all things risk and reward when it comes to commercial development projects. Do you stick $8 million into an abandoned downtown building and expect a positive gross annual income in year one? Learn about the steps you c

Six Phases of Historical Developments

May 9th, 2022 6m 4s

Historical development projects are complex, but why? Jon Davidshofer, Bush Construction’s Director of Development, uncovers the intricacies by explaining the six phases nearly every development project goes through.

5 Ways to Fund Your Next Historical Real Estate Development Project

May 3rd, 2022 7m 56s

If you work in community and economic development, are responsible for downtown revitalization projects or invest in commercial real estate, this episode is for you! Jon Davidshofer, Bush Construction's Director of Development, walks us through

Jon Davidshofer: Historic restorations, downtown revitalizations and volunteerism

Feb 11th, 2022 11m 5s

Meet Jon Davidshofer, our new Director of Development. Listen to our conversation on all things development, including why he made the shift from the financial sector to economic development and his goals for growing Bush Development. Jon also

An Exciting New Downtown Development + What It’s Like to Live & Work in DeWitt, Iowa

Sep 21st, 2021 15m 8s

Nestled a short distance north of the Quad Cities sits DeWitt, Iowa. It’s the second-largest community in Clinton County and best known for its thriving industrial sector and outstanding recreational, cultural, and educational facilities. Liste

Technology & Construction: Have You Overlooked the Power of a CRM?

Aug 25th, 2021 23m 36s

If you ask a commercial contractor what type of technology they use, you’re sure to hear “BIM” or Building Information Modeling software, Virtual Reality, Raken, SmartBid, and more. But did you know sales and marketing automation tools play an

Internships: How to Land One & Gain Real-world Experience

Jul 27th, 2021 21m

Internships were once a nice-to-have. Now, they are a way to earn college credits, meet graduation requirements, and increase a student's chance of employment in their field of study after commencement day. Bush Construction's internship progra

Delivery Methods: Acting as Your Own General Contractor

Jun 15th, 2021 20m 48s

While a business owner that serves as their own general contractor is not a formal construction delivery method, it does happen! We decided to have a little fun and wrap up our delivery methods series by talking about GC-ing your own commercial

Delivery Methods: The Ins and Outs of Development with Bryce Henderson

Jun 1st, 2021 23m 39s

For business owners who prefer to lease space or leave raising funds and applying for entitlements to others, Development may be a viable option. Learn all about this non-traditional delivery method from Bryce Henderson, our Vice President of D

Delivery Methods: Teamwork + Collaboration in Design-Build

May 19th, 2021 25m 48s

What is the Design-Build construction project delivery method? How does the business owner benefit from this one-to-one relationship? All these questions and more are discussed in this episode!

Women In Construction Week: Celebrating Success with Becky Avise & Stephanie Hintermeister

Mar 10th, 2021 21m 37s

The National Association of Women in Construction established Women in Construction Week to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. We sat down with Becky Avise and Stephanie, Bush Construction employees and NAWIC Qu

Healthcare, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, and COVID-19

Dec 22nd, 2020 26m 58s

We had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Patterson, President and CEO of Mississippi Valley Surgery Center (MVSC).Our conversation with Michael uncovered so many new discoveries, including COVID-19 procedures MVSC has implemented to ensure

Delivery Methods: Is Construction Manager as Agent a Good Fit for You?

Dec 8th, 2020 15m 55s

In our 3rd episode out of 6 in the construction delivery methods series, we will explain the Construction Manager as Agent - or CMa - delivery method. We discuss the pros, cons, and which owner is best suited for this delivery method. www.bush

Delivery Methods: What It Means to Be a Construction Manager as Constructor

Oct 26th, 2020 24m 30s

On today’s podcast, we continue the conversation about the construction delivery methods. This time we’re focusing on Construction Manager as Construction (CMc). You’ll learn all about the pros, the cons, and the ways owners can tap into the kn

Delivery Methods: A Deep Dive into Design-Bid-Build

Sep 29th, 2020 23m 18s

In a previous podcast, we provided a beneficial overview of the four different paths a business owner can choose when selecting a team to design and build their new space. After recording that episode, we recognized the value of diving deeper i

Higher Education: COVID-19 + What Student Life Looks Like with Mike Poster of St. Ambrose University

Aug 17th, 2020 27m 49s

Higher education experienced major disruptions in the Spring of 2020 due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. In this episode, Mike Poster, Vice President of Finance of St. Ambrose University shares how the private university located in Davenpor

Delivery Methods: Four Paths A Business Owner Can Take to Complete Their Next Project

Jul 28th, 2020 25m 50s

The decision to pull the trigger on a construction project is big. Your new space may give legs to a new business venture, spur company or product-line growth or provide a motivating space for your team. Once you have decided to move forward wi

Introducing: Spaces, Built by Bush Construction

Jul 27th, 2020 24m 44s

Welcome to Spaces, Built by Bush Construction, a podcast that brings genuine conversations and opens minds to creative ideas in construction, design, and development. Join our journey as we share in-depth stories as an experienced commercial co

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