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Building What Matters brings listeners inside the conversations shaping the schools, hospitals, infrastructure and spaces our communities depend on. Through candid discussions with industry leaders, innovators and changemakers, the podcast explores the partnerships, decisions and people behind the projects that make a lasting impact.

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Guest: David Mortenson, Chairman, Mortenson
How can builders stay ahead of the curve as construction projects get bigger, more complex and more demanding? In this episode of Building What Matters, McKinstry Chief Client Officer Matt Allen sits down with David Mortenson, Chairman of Mortenson, to talk about how one of the country’s largest construction companies is preparing for what’s next. From hands-on R&D and lessons from manufacturing to AI-powered cost modeling, David shares how Mortenson is testing new ideas and thinking years ahead.
Episode 2
Guest: Dave Sabey, Founder & Chairman, Sabey Corporation
What does it take to spot a data center opportunity before the rest of the industry and make sure the surrounding community wins too? In this episode of Building What Matters, host Matt Allen sits down with Dave Sabey, Founder & Chairman of Sabey Corporation, to look back on more than 20 years of data center development and the lessons that still guide him. From Eastern Washington and rising energy demand to leadership, community investment and the changing role of the office, Dave shares the convictions behind a career spent building for the long term.
Episode 1
Guest: Christopher Longhurst, MD, CEO of Seattle Children’s
What does it take to lead one of the nation’s premier children’s hospitals? In the debut episode of Building What Matters, host Matt Allen sits down with Dr. Christopher Longhurst, CEO of Seattle Children’s, to discuss the future of healthcare and the role of innovation in improving patient outcomes. From advancing technology and AI in healthcare to expanding access for patients and families, Dr. Longhurst shares his vision for creating healthier futures and the partnerships required to make it happen.
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