Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Today, we’re spotlighting a leader who has reimagined what construction can be—not just by building a profitable business but building people who transform the communities where they live, work, and play. Cornelius Griggs, President and CEO of GMA Construction Group. So today, we’re asking some big questions:
What is the missing link between solving the labor shortage and traditional recruitment practices in construction? What impact does earning a living wage have on the people and communities construction touches? What does building a profitable business with purpose look like for construction?
Let’s rethink what it means to build—not just the physical infrastructure of our cities, but the social infrastructure of our communities that allows people to thrive.
YouTube Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview
01:02 – Meet the Hosts: Sasha Reid & Kris Lengieza
02:15 – Introducing Guest: Cornelius Griggs
04:30 – Cornelius' Background & Career Journey
07:45 – The Birth of GMA Construction Group
10:20 – Breaking into Aviation Construction
12:30 – The Mission: Developing People, Transforming Communities
15:10 – Hiring Strategy: Finding Diamonds in the Rough
18:45 – Addressing the Labor Shortage in Construction
21:30 – Creating Opportunities for Minority & Underserved Communities
25:50 – The Expansion of GMA & National Impact
29:15 – Why Cornelius Launched GRE for Affordable Housing
32:10 – Vision for the Future of Construction & Technology’s Role
36:20 – Final Thoughts: Building a Legacy in Construction
38:40 – Rapid-Fire Questions & Closing Remarks
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Today, we’re spotlighting a leader who has reimagined what construction can be—not just by building a profitable business but building people who transform the communities where they live, work, and play. Cornelius Griggs, President and CEO of GMA Construction Group. So today, we’re asking some big questions:
What is the missing link between solving the labor shortage and traditional recruitment practices in construction? What impact does earning a living wage have on the people and communities construction touches? What does building a profitable business with purpose look like for construction?
Let’s rethink what it means to build—not just the physical infrastructure of our cities, but the social infrastructure of our communities that allows people to thrive.
YouTube Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview
01:02 – Meet the Hosts: Sasha Reid & Kris Lengieza
02:15 – Introducing Guest: Cornelius Griggs
04:30 – Cornelius' Background & Career Journey
07:45 – The Birth of GMA Construction Group
10:20 – Breaking into Aviation Construction
12:30 – The Mission: Developing People, Transforming Communities
15:10 – Hiring Strategy: Finding Diamonds in the Rough
18:45 – Addressing the Labor Shortage in Construction
21:30 – Creating Opportunities for Minority & Underserved Communities
25:50 – The Expansion of GMA & National Impact
29:15 – Why Cornelius Launched GRE for Affordable Housing
32:10 – Vision for the Future of Construction & Technology’s Role
36:20 – Final Thoughts: Building a Legacy in Construction
38:40 – Rapid-Fire Questions & Closing Remarks
Subscribe: http://proco.re/2epAL7r
LinkedIn: http://proco.re/2t3ineB
Facebook: http://proco.re/2dVwqaH
X: http://proco.re/2rKTIH3
Instagram: https://proco.re/Instagram
Website: http://proco.re/2rZTgZX
