Today, Paul McDonald, President of McDonald Building Company, LLC, joined us to talk about his experiences in the construction industry.  When he started his company twelve years ago, Paul committed to four principles: safety, quality, integrity, and sustainability. Today, Paul's construction company specializes in providing peace of mind through their devoted attention to detail and excellence, ensuring every project stays on track and on budget.  We delve into Paul's journey into the industry, why he decided to start his own company, and the most significant challenges he had to overcome. We talk about the LEED rating system and Paul's projects in the LEED platinum category. We also dive into Paul's hobbies, his love for soccer, and he kindly shared some advice for those interested in joining the construction industry.  Some Questions I Ask: You have a history as a soccer player. Is that the reason for the surgery? (3:00)Your 12th anniversary just came up; you started McDonald Building Company in 2010. How do you feel about it? (6:23)How many employees do you have? (14:52) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Paul talks about how he got into the construction industry (3:12)How Paul's experience in real estate dedicated to historic preservation helped him when he started MBC (9:19)Paul explains what types of projects are designated as LEED platinum (12:12)A piece of advice for those interested in joining the construction industry (20:48) Resources: McDonald Building Company websiteMcDonald Building Company LinkedInMcDonald Building Company Facebook Connect with Paul: LinkedIn Let's Connect! LinkedInInstagram TwitterMPC Builders - WebsiteMPC Builders - Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.