Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 1h 14m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (20)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The histories and stories behind the construction companies that built the buildings and put into place the infrastructure that we use everyday. Foundations Podcast is a collection of conversations with founders, owners, leaders, and legends of the construction industry and the companies that built this nation. Each episode is a journey filled with history, triumphs, defeats, and insights told by those at the helm of some of the industries most distinguished companies.

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S1E19 Sussex Development Corporation

Jun 01, 2026 1h

Sussex Development Corporation is a privately held general contracting firm founded in 1990 by Harry L. Davis III, a Virginia Beach native and Virginia Tech graduate who set out to build a company…

S1E18 W. M. Jordan Company, Inc.

Oct 09, 2025 1h 19m

Founded in 1958 by W.M. “Bill” Jordan and Bob Lawson, WM Jordan Company has grown into a powerhouse of construction management and real estate development across the Southeastern United States.…

S1E17 S. B. Cox, Inc.

Jul 07, 2025 1h 39m

Founded in 1963 by Sidney Barbee Cox, Jr., S.B. Cox, Inc. has grown from a small demolition contractor into a trusted leader across multiple industries, including demolition, landfill operations,…

S1E16 MEB

May 08, 2024 1h 8m

For more than four decades, MEB has consistently delivered exceptional value to its clients, forging relationships based on transparency, integrity, and an unyielding dedication to excellence.…

S1E15 Wagman, Inc.

Mar 09, 2024 54m

Established in 1902, Wagman, Inc. stands as a fourth-generation family-owned company with its headquarters based in York, Pennsylvania. The company, comprising subsidiaries Wagman Heavy Civil and…

S1E14 Wayne Brothers

Oct 22, 2023 1h 22m

Over three and a half decades ago, brothers Keith and Eric Wayne set out to take control of their own destiny and launched a small concrete construction company. Armed with an unwavering work ethic,…

S1E12 Lee Construction Group, Inc.

Sep 14, 2023 1h 9m

The origins of the Lee Construction Group, Inc. can be traced back to 1939, when father-son duo, Bob and Bobby Lee, embarked on a journey of constructing and restoring fine and historic homes…

S1E11 Luck Companies

Jun 20, 2023 1h 40m

On this episode I sit down with Charlie and Richard Luck of Luck Companies as they celebrate their company's 100th anniversary. Charlie and Richard represent the third and fourth generation of the…

S1E10 Shirley Contracting Company, LLC

Nov 14, 2022 1h 12m

Since 1974 Shirley has been creating assets for countless communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. They have played a large role in the development of hundreds, if not thousands of miles of…

S1E9 Hourigan Group

Oct 03, 2022 1h 14m

Right out of college, Mark Hourigan jumped head first into the corporate world with no intention of starting a construction company. Eventually an opportunity presented itself for Mark to switch hats…

S1E8 Harman Construction, Inc.

Aug 09, 2022 1h 23m

In 1971 Carl Harman and his brother started Harman Farm Supply in Harrisonburg, VA, selling and installing buildings, grain bins, and feed equipment to the farm community. As the farm economy changed…

S1E7 Nello L. Teer Company

Jul 01, 2022 1h 53m

In 1909, with one hand, not even a high school education, a few men, and a few mule teams, Nello L. Teer, Sr. started what was to become one of the largest and most distinguished contractors in the…

S1E6 Barnhill Contracting Company

Jun 01, 2022 1h 13m

Since 1949 Barnhill Contracting has been providing commercial building, site infrastructure, transportation, and asphalt services throughout the Southeast. Join me as I sit down with the 2nd and 3rd…

S1E5 Lanford Brothers Company, Inc.

May 10, 2022 1h 23m

Lanford Brothers Company was  founded in 1960 by brothers Jack and Stan Lanford. After a lifetime of  growing up watching their father working as a contractor at his own company, Lanford &…

S1E4 Charles McRaven and McRaven Restorations

Apr 04, 2022 1h 4m

Charles McRaven understands early American pioneer buildings better any other. He can be called a pioneer, craftsman, historian, contractor, and author. Having built and restored hundreds of log,…

S1E3 Chemung Contracting & Cedar Mountain Stone - The Dalrymple Companies

Mar 02, 2022 1h 3m

Since 1902 The Dalrymple Companies have been providing heavy highway construction services as well as manufacturing and distribution of crushed stone, gravel, and asphalt. Join me as I sit down with…

S1E2 J. E. Liesfeld Contractor, Inc.

Feb 06, 2022 1h 8m

Celebrating their 50th year in business, J.E. Liesfeld Contractor, Inc. is considered one of Central Virginia’s leading site preparation and land development contractors. Join my conversation with…

S1E1 S.L. Williamson Company, Inc.

Jan 01, 2022 1h 4m

Founded in 1949, S.L. Williamson Company., Inc. is a third-generation asphalt paving and road construction company based in Charlottesville, Virginia. I sit down with Blair and Stirling Williamson…

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Foundations has published 18 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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Foundations is currently highly active with new episodes quarterly. Average episode length is 1h 14m.

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