EMBRACE: Belonging in Business and Beyond

Limbach's Hearts & Minds program's evolution has had an impact on employees and customers alike. In this episode, we uncover how a Hearts & Minds Commitment to Safety goes beyond compliance to create a true culture of shared responsibility. Join us to hear from a few of our Environmental, Health & Safety experts as they share about our history with safety (4:55), stand-outs from our safety culture and its evolution from avoiding accidents to building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement (5:49), opportunities for us and for you (7:40), driving accountability after formal training (11:34), and progress on some critical key initiatives like our "Stop Work" (15:45) and "Do Not Disturb" (23:40) campaigns.

Imagine it’s the middle of summer, your building’s HVAC system goes down, and the temperature’s rising fast. Your building occupants or patients are complaining, equipment is overheating, and time is ticking. What do you do? Today, we’re talking about how Limbach’s Rental Equipment can save the day when you’re facing a crisis like this. Nick Angerosa, President of Harper Limbach; Erich Muensterman, Branch Manager of our Facility & Professional Services group; and Robert Cargile, Rental Fleet Manager join us on this episode where we unpack the value of a rental fleet (4:46), the process of deploying the equipment you need (9:44), and the equipment our fleet includes (16:30). Of course, we also talk about our favorite children.. ahem, I mean our favorite equipment in this lineup (21:08)! Tune in to learn how being proactive in your planning includes Limbach's on-demand services.

Welcome to Behind the Numbers with Limbach's CEO, Mike McCann. This brief Q4 2024 recap episode highlights the Company's quarterly results, market trends, and overall outlook.

It’s our 50th episode! This special edition of Limbach Unlocked explores Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and critical filtration in the facilities we service. Listen in as New England Project Executive, John Hartwell, joins the show to discuss the importance and impact of IAQ, the science behind critical filtration, and how Limbach is able to create customized solutions for our customers. First let’s define IAQ (2:33), and identify common issues facilities deal with (3:52). Is there an added emphasis during flu season (7:32)? Next, I ask Jon to detail the science behind filtration and efforts to improve air quality (9:43), along with some examples of how Limbach has helped customers (12:12). What are some proactive strategies to limit the impact of flu season (17:55)? Finally, John dives into the ways in which Limbach can assess and implement solutions, and how we set ourselves apart from competitors in mission critical spaces (22:12).

At Limbach, sustainability is embedded in our everyday projects and services. This episode details our commitment to sustainability, and how we’re taking proactive approaches to helping our customers and communities we serve. Listen in as I’m joined by Stephanie Gonzalez (Sr. Energy Engineer) and Kyle Hanrahan (Account Executive). How do building performance standards impact customers? Stephanie explains how we help our building owners collect and analyze key metrics, including building energy efficiency, to comply with these standards (2:48). Another key trend from 2024 is the commitment to revitalizing building infrastructure. Kyle details how Limbach can modernize a building’s existing equipment to help maximize and prolong energy efficiency (6:03). Next, Kyle offers some strategy advice for customers looking to combat energy policy uncertainties while achieving their sustainability goals. Stephanie gives some real life examples how Limbach implements building insights to identify operational cost saving opportunities, and avoid major infrastructure replacements (10:43). How do we alert and help keep our customers on their toes when extreme weather threatens their facilities (13:58)? Let’s take a look at emerging technology, including renewable energy sources and AI, and how they will potentially shape the future of energy efficiency and sustainability (19:26). What should customers know when it comes to the transition to electrification (23:23).

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and our final show of 2024 welcomes current Limbach employee and former Army infantryman, Jessie Allen. Listen in as Jessie discusses his transition from the military to Limbach, the challenges he faced along the way, and the resources at his disposal (2:30). For Jessie, his experiences throughout 9+ years with the Army helped define his career path (6:08). But, the transition to civilian life wasn't always a smooth ride (9:27). Introducing our newest ERG (13:20)! Through his experiences, Jessie shares advice and tips for fellow military personnel transitioning to civilian life (15:50), including ways to build a resume that stands out (18:45).

Welcome to Behind the Numbers with Limbach's CEO, Mike McCann. This brief Q3 2024 recap episode highlights the Company's quarterly results, market trends, and overall outlook.

In the Fall of 2023, Limbach’s Embrace Forum launched the first annual Embrace on the Road program— an initiative that inspires employees to join together and take action. This episode of Limbach Unlocked details the origins of Embrace on the Road, and explores the community partnerships that define the key Embrace initiative. Host James Swanson sits down with Robert Rhodes, Jr. (GM, Ohio, and Treasurer of Embrace Forum), and EOTR ambassadors Kay McKellar (Marketing & Communications Coordinator), and Stephanie Gonzalez (Energy Engineer) to discuss Embrace and EOTRs impact through two years.(2:15) Embrace on the Road is born (5:32) Kay and the Harper Tampa team visit Tampa Bay Tech, educating students on the career possibilities in our industry.(7:56) Mid-Atlantic teams up with the Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation (MCCEI), and Stephanie’s background with GW proves a perfect opportunity.(10:17) “We Care” through Embrace on the Road.(13:30) Kay’s connection to Tampa Bay Tech triggers a strong relationship in the works.(16:42) Learning goes both ways, and the impact mentorship can have on Mid-Atlantic’s newest partnership. (20:25) Embrace and EOTR: It’s all about creating belonging and inclusivity across the board. Interested in joining the EOTR effort at your local branch? Raise your hand! We’re continuously looking to build the initiative. To learn more, visit the Limbach intranet, where you’ll find a link to Embrace, EOTR, and other company resource groups!

Our lives are increasingly intertwined with data and that means they’re intertwined with the unseen engines powering our online experiences: data centers. These colossal structures, housing countless servers and intricate networks, are the backbone of our modern world, and we get to build them. Garrett Hill, Special Projects Manager from Columbus, Ohio, gets to work in these mammoth buildings every day. Listen to how he contends with the challenges of data center work (2:50), leaning on prefabrication (3:45) and collaboration (6:03) to get the job done. His advice for project teams who work on these projects hinges on a key concept: Take a Week to Save a Month. To find out what he means and apply it to your next Data Center job, tune in!

Joined by Sales Manager, Ryan Sharpe, this episode explores Industrial Air’s 60-year business. Listen in as Ryan discusses the solutions and services that define the company’s expertise, and have generated industry success for six decades (3:57). Ryan then gives insight to some of the product offering evolution in recent years, including expansion of filtration systems (5:08). Learn where on the map Industrial Air does business (6:41). As a company we often talk about being a strategic and indispensable partner; what does that mean for Industrial Air (7:40)? How does our wide range of solution offerings differentiate us from competition (8:46)? Tune in as Ryan discusses opportunities for the business to push boundaries in the future (9:39), and what it means to be an Industrial Air employee (10:56).