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Limbach Unlocked
Hosted by James Swanson & Kate Mistry · EN
Since 1901, Limbach has been laying the foundation for a better world through the design, installation and maintenance of MEP systems. This podcast takes a deep dive into our business, the evolution of Limbach throughout the years, and the people that are essential to moving us forward. Listen in as co-hosts Kate Mistry and James Swanson explore Limbach’s culture, legacy, and the stories that have shaped Limbach’s footprint as a leader in the MEP industry.
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Keeping Data Centers Cool When it Matters Most
3w ago00:19:53Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Limbach Unlocked and Ahead of the Moment, we explore what it really means to keep data centers operating reliably. Listen in as host James Swanson joins Ryan Larkin (National Account Executive), and John Perry (Fabrication Project Manager) to deliver a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into Limbach’s mission to drive innovation and operational excellence in building systems.Ryan leads the episode by sharing several risk factors that can lead to facility downtime and what it can mean for building owners (4:51). Why are traditional cooling methods no longer enough? Listen in as Ryan explains how Data Centers and AI are elevating the demand for innovation (6:39). When should owners consider rental cooling vs. permanent upgrades (8:01)?John joins the conversation to share insight into how prefabrication is reshaping speed, consistency, and execution (9:09). Listen as John explains how prefabrication is helping to mitigate safety risks and improve coordination (11:28).Ryan closes us out by discussing how Limbach bridges the gap between construction and ongoing maintenance. What kind of evolving cooling technologies are being utilized (13:29), and how are they combating heavy AI data workloads (15:29)? What other cooling solutions does Limbach offer (16:15)?Enjoyed this episode? Listen to these episodes for more insights on mission-critical infrastructure:Rentals to the RescueHarnessing AI for Data Centers and BeyondDelivering Excellence in Data Centers: The Role of Prefabrication and CollaborationOr check out our 1901 Blog!Scaling AI: How a Hyperscaler Met Tight Data Center Deadlines with Modular Solutions
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Behind the Numbers - Q3 2025
Nov 2500:15:08Tap to summarizeWelcome to Behind the Numbers with Limbach's CEO, Mike McCann. This brief Q3 2025 recap episode highlights the Company's quarterly results, market trends, and overall outlook.
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Ahead of the Moment: Celebrating 125 Years of Limbach
Nov 2500:36:40Tap to summarizeMeet our esteemed guests (1:20) on this very special season 5 finale; all three have played an integral role in rebranding Limbach to be who we are today. In this episode, we hear from Katie Massie, Director of Marketing; Matt Katz, EVP Mergers, Acquisitions, & Capital Markets; and Jay Sharp, Regional President of the Midwest and Northeast. We talk about the stories and values from 1901 to now (6:39) that have shaped how we serve customers. And importantly, we discuss how Limbach’s evolved identity (13:30) has an impact for our investors, customers, and current as well as new employees. So to understand the future of Limbach and your part in it (27:00), tune into this episode and explore the resilience, adaptability, and focus it takes to not just survive 125 years, but truly thrive.
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Planning with Purpose: Capital Strategies That Stick
Oct 1500:29:36Tap to summarizeJoin us as we break down what goes into a master plan, why it’s important, and how to utilize the data from your facility to inform that plan. Limbach Facility Services team members, Jody Reilly, Vice President of Healthcare, David Carter, Director of Program Management, Kamlesh Shah, Principal Engineer, and Stephen Reiland, Senior Program Manager join forces to discuss the value of facility assessments (4:38), what master planning is and how it can prevent costly missteps (10:10), and how our team can become an extension of the Owner’s team (20:05). Whether you’re planning next year’s budget or reevaluating your long-term facility strategy, you’ll want to tune into this episode for some key insights to fix short term issues while planning for long term success!
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Why We Chose Limbach
Aug 2500:35:28Tap to summarizeWhy are experienced professionals from large corporations choosing Limbach? More and more over these past few years, talented people have joined our team, so our EVP of Legal and Risk Management, Scott Wright, sat down with a few of them to learn why. Join Scott in this special episode as he uncovers their motivations (5:00), how their past experience has helped them here (19:00), and what they found when they took the leap to Limbach (13:25, 21:30).
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Behind the Numbers - Q2 2025
Aug 2000:10:10Tap to summarizeWelcome to Behind the Numbers with Limbach's CEO, Mike McCann. This brief Q2 2025 recap episode highlights the Company's quarterly results, market trends, and overall outlook.
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Harnessing AI for Data Centers and Beyond
Aug 400:21:02Tap to summarizeAt Limbach, we strive to position ourselves as a thought leader in how AI can reshape data centers and the vertical markets we operate in. Company CIO, Christos Ruci, and Account Executive, Ryan Larkin, join the show to discuss the trends, use cases, and strategies that Limbach deploys to leverage AI in building operations. Listen in as Christos and Ryan explore the “What, Why, and How” behind AI’s impact on mission-critical facilities we serve.
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Behind the Numbers - Q1 2025
May 12, 202500:10:39Tap to summarizeWelcome to Behind the Numbers with Limbach's CEO, Mike McCann. This brief Q1 2025 recap episode highlights the Company's quarterly results, market trends, and overall outlook.
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Beyond Compliance: How Limbach is Transforming Safety with a Hearts & Minds Commitment
May 7, 202500:31:53Tap to summarizeLimbach's Hearts & Minds program's evolution has had an impact on employees and customers alike. In this episode, we uncover how a Hearts & Minds Commitment to Safety goes beyond compliance to create a true culture of shared responsibility. Join us to hear from a few of our Environmental, Health & Safety experts as they share about our history with safety (4:55), stand-outs from our safety culture and its evolution from avoiding accidents to building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement (5:49), opportunities for us and for you (7:40), driving accountability after formal training (11:34), and progress on some critical key initiatives like our "Stop Work" (15:45) and "Do Not Disturb" (23:40) campaigns.
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Rentals to the Rescue
Apr 16, 202500:32:25Tap to summarizeImagine it’s the middle of summer, your building’s HVAC system goes down, and the temperature’s rising fast. Your building occupants or patients are complaining, equipment is overheating, and time is ticking. What do you do? Today, we’re talking about how Limbach’s Rental Equipment can save the day when you’re facing a crisis like this. Nick Angerosa, President of Harper Limbach; Erich Muensterman, Branch Manager of our Facility & Professional Services group; and Robert Cargile, Rental Fleet Manager join us on this episode where we unpack the value of a rental fleet (4:46), the process of deploying the equipment you need (9:44), and the equipment our fleet includes (16:30). Of course, we also talk about our favorite children.. ahem, I mean our favorite equipment in this lineup (21:08)! Tune in to learn how being proactive in your planning includes Limbach's on-demand services.
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