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Brett Smith, our Global Safety Director, recently traveled to the UK to speak with Steve Kerslake on his podcast, Construction Sport. Brett dives deep into his past working as a pipeliner in tough job site conditions, an experience that sparked his passion for valuing safety and proactive mental health approaches. Listen and watch now! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e-QdjVCh Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eG72wz5M Special thanks to Fred Mills and Get Construction Talking for making this connection!

Be part of our growing team, where you feel valued, challenged and love to come to work!?We're hiring a Project Manager who will join our efforts to lead with empathy in Healthcare Construction!? Check out the Healthcare Project Manager position here: https://lnkd.in/gHvxnXGs

Congratulations to?Kelly Sullivan?for being recognized as an honoree on the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list!?Kelly?is an essential asset to our Milwaukee team through her leadership and strategy!??This recognition is a great testament to Kelly's impact at Gardner and in the Milwaukee community! We are excited to celebrate Kelly at the 40 under 40 Awards on March 19th!

The Minneapolis Downtown Council's 69th Annual Luncheon showcased the exciting developments taking place in Downtown Minneapolis. Barry Stoffel shared insights on some of the most noteworthy activities and projects from the past year and as we look toward the future. We are proud to be part of this incredible community and eagerly anticipate the city's growth in 2025!

Check out how far along the Agralite project has come since we broke ground in Benson, MN, back in August! We are honored to help power the communities of West Central Minnesota through Agralite's new 64,000 SF headquarters, which is set to wrap up in late spring. Stay tuned for the final product! Project Partners:? Mohagen Hansen Architecture | Interiors CMTA, Inc. Civil Site Group, PC Innovative Structural Solutions, P.A. Agralite Electric Cooperative

We are one week out from our 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day bouquet building event! Swing by our Minneapolis office anytime between 12:30-3pm to hang out with the Gardner team and build a bouquet for your Valentine! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gX5duGzf

The 2025 Medical Alley Summit is 6 days away! Barry Stoffel will join a panel of industry experts to discuss differentiating talent development and retention strategies. Join us to learn how Gardner is making an impact on the next generation of workers in the construction industry and beyond! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eiwQP5p7

Jessica Stoe,?Gardner's Chief Brand & Culture Officer, will represent Gardner's unique way of approaching workplace?culture as a panelist at?Ramsey County's Inclusive Workforce Summit.?Yolanda Y McIntosh Director of DEI at the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota will facilitate a vibrant discussion, inspiring employers to think creatively about recruiting and retaining top talent. Registration?is free! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gY7g7mEm

We are excited to host Inside the Leadership Studio with Jessica Houlihan Kurkowski, CEO of Onyx Strategic Partners, alongside Bob Gardner as they share insights on their leadership journeys! We hope you will join us for this inspirational conversation that highlights their challenges and successes over the years, presented by ULI Minnesota! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gN2eWNMq

Complex projects like data centers must be designed with the future in mind. From scalability to sustainability, we believe every project should anticipate tomorrow’s needs while addressing today’s realities. The panelists at our Data Center Event discussed numerous innovative approaches being developed, like liquid cooling and waste heat reuse, that are helping the industry move forward. We’re excited to continue learning and working with our partners to create solutions that reflect a shared commitment to building for what’s next. Check out our latest Data Center Market insights here: https://lnkd.in/gc2VJnMC