Commercial Construction Coffee Talk

Keeping Workers Safe: Leadership, PPE Trends & Safety Culture with Matt Bruggeman of Ritz Safety

In this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk, David Corson, CCR Magazine Publisher/Editor sat down with Matt Bruggeman, President of Ritz Safety, one of the nation’s leading providers of safety solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE). Ritz Safety serves multiple industries — including construction, waste and recycling, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, logistics, and industrial operations — with a mission focused on keeping workers safe and elevating safety culture across the workplace. With more than two decades of experience in sales, operations, customer strategy, and leadership, Matt shares insights on: The changing landscape of PPE and compliance. Safety trends impacting frontline workers and field operations. How companies can create a true safety-first culture. The importance of responsiveness, urgency, and service in safety supply. Leading large teams across multiple locations toward a unified mission. Innovation, technology, and what’s next for the safety industry. Matt also discusses his leadership philosophy, the value of customer-driven decision making, and why investing in people, training, and culture will always outperform equipment alone. Whether you're in construction, industrial operations, environmental services, or facility management — this conversation delivers real-world takeaways that apply to any safety-critical environment. If you work with PPE, manage crews, or operate in risk-driven settings, this one is worth the watch. Comment below: What’s one change that has strengthened your safety program in the last 12 months? https://www.ritzsafety.com/ linkedin.com/in/mattbruggeman 👉 Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🎥 Watch Our Other Videos: 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxHR96MbSM&t=8s 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQ44pAnMkA&t=12s 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🔗Website: https://ccr-mag.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #SafetyCulture #PPE #ConstructionSafety #Leadership #RitzSafety  #WorkplaceSafety #CommercialConstruction #SafetyFirst #PPEIndustry  #OSHA #jobsitesafety  #SafetySolutions #SafetyLeadership  #IndustrialSafety #FacilityManagement 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more expert watch investment insights. Hit the BELL ICON to get notified about our latest uploads!

Designing Bold Hospitality & Retail Spaces: Conversation with James Geier, CEO of 555 Design

In this episode, David Corson CCR Publisher/Editor, sat down with James Geier — CEO and Founder of 555 Design (formerly 555 International) — the award-winning global interior design, fabrication, and development firm shaping some of the world’s most iconic retail, hospitality, and commercial environments. Since 1988, 555 has been known for their bold design language, integrated fabrication capabilities, and ability to take projects from concept to completion — all under one roof. With over 300,000 square feet of studio, warehouse, finishing, and manufacturing space and a team of designers, craftsmen, engineers, artists, and project leaders, 555 delivers full-scale branded experiences that stand out. In this conversation, we cover: The evolution of hospitality and retail design. How fabrication and design integration elevates brand experiences. Iconic collaborations with brands like Tiffany & Co., Chicago Bulls, Armani, Hard Rock Hotels & more. What it takes to design environments people want to be in. The next era of experiential retail and hospitality design. If you work in commercial interiors, fabrication, branding, retail experience, hospitality development, or architecture — this episode is packed with insight. Enjoy the conversation. Website:  https://www.555design.com Phone:  7738690555 👉 Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🎥 Watch Our Other Videos: 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxHR96MbSM&t=8s 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQ44pAnMkA&t=12s 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🔗Website: https://ccr-mag.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #DesignPodcast #HospitalityDesign #RetailDesign #ExperientialDesign  #CommercialInteriors #BrandExperience #DesignInnovation #ArchitectureAndDesign  #Fabrication #DesignBuild #InteriorDesignCommunity #ConstructionIndustry  #RetailExperience #HospitalityIndustry #LeadershipConversations 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more expert watch investment insights. Hit the BELL ICON to get notified about our latest uploads!

CCCT with Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President at Alpha Structural, Inc.

CCR Publisher/Editor David Corson sat down with Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President at Alpha Structural, Inc.who for over 30 years, Alpha Structural, Inc. has developed a powerful reputation as the top General Engineering Contractor and Structural Engineering firm for seismic retrofitting, landslide/hillside repair, foundation repair, structural upgrades especially in tight access or challenging site conditions such as hillside, low overhead, ocean-front or limited access conditions. Their expertise sprawls across all types of buildings, from single family residential to high rise and industrial.  Their reputation is proven by numerous projects, many awards and thousands of rave reviews from our clients.  Alpha Structural, Inc. is the only company in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas that are true Structural Engineers and Engineering Contractors licensed to engineer and build any type of project. From initial site or damage assessment, to drafting and design, permit expediting and city coordination, all the way through construction. A true one-stop firm capable of furnishing the attentive and quality result necessary in this challenging and specialized field.   Established since 1993 - Licensed California State Contractors License #663409 for: General Engineering Contractor (A) General Building Contractor (B) Concrete Specialty Contractor (C-8) Home Improvement Certification (HIC) - Licensed Civil and Structural Engineers - Bonded and Performance Bond Capabilities  - Fully Insured  * Member, Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEASOC) * Member, Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) * Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) * Member, California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) http://www.alphastructural.com P) 323.258.5482 linkedin.com/in/kyle-tourjé-26847840 #structuralengineering #civilengineering #realestate #inspection #buildingproducts #environmental  👉 Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🎥 Watch Our Other Videos: 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxHR96MbSM&t=8s 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQ44pAnMkA&t=12s 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🔗Website: https://ccr-mag.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #structuralengineering #civilengineering #realestate  #inspection #buildingproducts  #environmental  🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more expert watch investment insights. Hit the BELL ICON to get notified about our latest uploads!

CCCT with Mike Sokaris & Steve Wieland from Ariston, leader in water heating solutions.

CCR Publisher/Editor sat down with Mike Sokaris, Vice President of Sales, Water Heaters & Steve Wieland, Director of National Accounts, USA Heating for Ariston Group,  the leader in water heating solutions. Ariston Group (Bloomberg: ARIS IM) is a global leader in sustainable climate and water comfort, listed on Euronext Milan. In 2024 the group reported 2.6 billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 29 production sites and 28 research and development centers.  The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through renewable and high-efficiency solutions, including heating heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling, electric components and solar thermal systems, while continuously investing in technological innovation, digitalization and advanced connectivity solutions.  The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business. mike.sokaris@ariston.com Instagram - @sokariston steve.wieland@ariston.com Mobile: 215.275.2162 Website https://www.aristongroup.com 👉 Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@commercialconstructionreno1615 🎥 Watch Our Other Videos: 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxHR96MbSM&t=8s 🔹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQ44pAnMkA&t=12s 📲 Follow Us on Social Media: 🔗Website: https://ccr-mag.com 🔗 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccr.magazine 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccrmag 🔗 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ccrmagazine 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/ 🔖 RELEVANT HASHTAGS: #waterheaters    #boilers #hvac   #commercial #residential #heating #cooling #buildingproducts   #burners

CCCT with Avi Pinsky, Founder of Pinsky Consulting

David Corson, CCR Publisher/Editor, sits down with Avi Pinsky, Founder of Pinsky Consulting.  Below is update on AvI from Pinsky Consulting: Is your business financially "healthy"? Do you even know what that means? Hey, I'm Avi Pinsky, your business's doctor. As a "recovering accountant", I use my knowledge of business finances to help you uncover where your business is healthy and where there are opportunities for improvement. Together, we will implement a systematic approach to mining your financial information for actionable insights that can whip your business back into shape. I take business owners who are experts in their craft and turn them into CEOs. I teach you how to diagnose your ailing business and create a tailored treatment plan to turn it into a well-functioning machine that can produce consistent, positive cash-flow so that you can accomplish both your personal and business goals. Let's schedule a call and get your business onto the fast track to prosperity! Enjoy the conversation with David & I. https://calendly.com/pinsky-consulting/right-fit https://www.pinskyconsulting.com/ #cpa #accounting #financialresponsibility   #accountsreceivable   #cashflow  #risk  #stability  #liquid  #futureplans