The Preconstruction Podcast

Clay Shumake, Preconstruction Manager at Gates Construction Co., joins Gareth McGlynn on The Preconstruction Podcast to share practical insights from his experience across electrical and masonry trades.

Discussion Highlights:

• The art of masonry construction.
• The importance of communication when dealing with subcontractors.
• All the secrets of dealing with a masonry contractor as a GC.
• Clay’s electrical background and why he made the switch
• Why tariffs are causing huge problems with veneer types.
• Preconstruction technology and its practical uses.
• Solutions to keep out water in existing buildings and renovation projects.

Clay shares real-world experience across trades, offering value to anyone involved in the early phases of construction planning.

For further questions or follow up, you can reach Clay via:

Email: clay.shumake@gatesconstco.com

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