The High Cost of Underinvestment
In the latest Rebuild SoCal Zone podcast episode, host Jon Switalski spoke with Matt Newman, the Principal, and Co-Founder of Blue Sky Consulting Group, about a report titled “The High
The Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast
Podcasts
Join Rebuild Executive Director Jon Switalski and leading experts for insightful discussions on emerging construction trends and planned regional infrastructure innovations benefitting Southern California’s communities
About the Podcast
The Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast launched in October 2020 and was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebuild witnessed an emerging opportunity to convene industry leaders for thoughtful discussions about ongoing gaps in the region’s infrastructure, up-and-coming regional projects, and more. The Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast educates the public on infrastructure investment needs while highlighting projects well-positioned to improve our local economy and quality of life in Southern California.
New episodes are available monthly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
About the Host
Jon Switalski, Rebuild SoCal Partnership’s Executive Director, joined as our host in December 2021. Rebuild is on a mission to engage elected officials and educate the public on the growing need for infrastructure funding, leading to thousands of career construction jobs supporting families across our region.
For any inquiries regarding the podcast please contact: podcasts@rebuildsocal.org
The Challenges and Opportunities of Water in Southern California
“This is urgent. The idea that we have to adapt to climate change is urgent.” In this episode, host Jon Switalski spoke with Adán Ortega, the Chair of the Metropolitan
Women in Construction: Denise Cooper on Female Leadership within the Field
Denise Cooper, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Cooper Engineering, joined us on this week’s episode of the Rebuild So Cal Podcast to discuss her decades-long career in the construction industry.
Embracing a Community with San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas
This week on the Rebuild SoCal Podcast, we were joined by San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas. Chairwoman Vargas is a first-generation immigrant and the first Latina,
Women in Construction: Teresa Stevenson Discusses how Joining the Operating Engineers was the Best Thing She Has Ever Done
Today on the Rebuild SoCal Podcast, we are joined by Teresa Stevenson, an Operating Engineer for Local 12 in San Diego. Teresa’s journey to the construction field is unique: she
The Value of Sweat Equity in Construction with Union Laborer Charles Fair
This week on the Rebuild SoCal Podcast, we were joined by Charles Fair, a member of Laborers Local 89 in San Diego. Charles sat down with Host Jon Switalski to
What’s SoCal without San Bernardino County?
On this week’s episode of the Rebuild SoCal podcast, San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman explains the need for urgent infrastructure investments, reminding listeners that “we can’t conserve our way
Our Conversation with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger
In the latest Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast episode, host Jon Switalski speaks with Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who proudly serves residents of Los Angeles County’s 5th District. Supervisor Barger speaks about
Our Conversation with Dr. Ray Wolfe, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
In the latest episode of the Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast, host Jon Switalski speaks with Dr. Ray Wolfe, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). SBCTA is
Our Conversation with Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath
“It’s not enough that we are collecting money on Measure M. If we don’t build it then it means nothing.” In this episode, host Jon Switalski speaks with West Hollywood
Checking in with The California High-Speed Rail Project
“It is a complicated, mega project.” In this episode, host Jon Switalski spoke with LaDonna DiCamillo, the Southern California Regional Director for the California High-Speed Rail Authority. We discuss what
Talking Careers in Construction with LAUSD
“I would encourage students to understand this industry is in high demand.” In this episode, host Marci Stanage spoke with the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Coordinator (CTEIG Coordinator), Colin