As the Principal of a construction company, Tess shares with us why construction projects can get behind schedule, how building in Seattle compares to other cities, and why she's diversified her company portfolio in recent years. All of this along with breaking down the lawsuit over the Microsoft project, opening of pier 58, and the second sale of Convoy. Top Stories 1. Construction industry update no article 2. Pier 58 opens Seattle Magazine article 3. Contractors sue Skanska Balfour Beatty over Microsoft project PSBJ article 4. Convoy sells again GeekWire article About guest Tess Wakasugi-Don - Principal, GLY Construction: Tess started at GLY as an intern and worked her way up to a Principal and has been with the company for 20 years now. She is also the President Elect of NAIOP (a professional commercial real estate organization). She is on the board of Seattle Children’s Foundation as well as ACE (architecture, construction, engineering) Mentor Board. Tess was a Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree. About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email:
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