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The Upswing · August 1 · 37 min

Paving, Parking Lots, & Pickleball

This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Ryan Laughlin, CEO of PLM Paving, and Mike Blaney of America Sports Construction for a conversation about the business behind the surfaces we often take for granted. From parking lots and drainage systems to the growing demand for pickleball and padel courts, they explain how quality construction, long-term planning, and strong customer relationships drive their work. The discussion also explores workforce challenges in the skilled trades, the growing role of AI in construction, and how technology is improving everything from GPS precision to site planning. Jeff wraps up the show by revisiting last week's conversation on the future of murals in downtown Milwaukee. 🎙️ The Upswing is presented by Horicon Bank.

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This week on The Upswing, WTMJ’s Jeff Sherman welcomes Ryan Laughlin, CEO of PLM Paving, and Mike Blaney of America Sports Construction for a conversation about the business behind the surfaces we often take for granted. From parking lots and drainage systems to the growing demand for pickleball and padel courts, they explain how quality construction, long-term planning, and strong customer relationships drive their work. The discussion also explores workforce challenges in the skilled trades, the growing role of AI in construction, and how technology is improving everything from GPS precision to site planning. Jeff wraps up the show by revisiting last week's conversation on the future of murals in downtown Milwaukee.

🎙️ The Upswing is presented by Horicon Bank.

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