Construction Genius

Being a leader is not just about the role, it's about the goal. The goal is to witness the growth process of those who work under you. A great leader knows when to be a coach and when to be in command, as both are necessary in the workplace. This week's episode features Jake Thompson. Jake is a leadership performance coach, keynote speaker, and author. Jake has spent more than a decade working wit...

One of the most unique things about being human is that we keep learning new things every day. Everywhere we look, there's knowledge about something we haven't heard but might be important to our existence. As we continue this path to knowledge, we might meet the most unique cultures that stand as a beacon of light that guides us and offers us the most interesting pieces of information. It's a cho...

The world constantly changes with new technologies. They proceed with providing better versions of the existing technologies. 3D printing is one of those technologies that continues to grow and change the world with each footstep. In this episode of the Construction Genius Podcast, we've got to have the most intriguing conversation about 3D printing in the construction industry with Anna Cheniunta...

This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we are having a quick sneak peek into the world of electrical machinery where we discuss the cost difference between electric vehicles and diesel machinery, the replacement and application process, environmental concerns about lithium mining and its current progress, the involvement of heavy machinery in the carbon footprint of the United States, and m...

This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we are joined by Hans Lorei, a designer based in the Nashville Metropolitan Area. In this conversation, we bring you a glimpse of the designer world where we discuss commercial and residential spaces, the key elements of a great space, the unique kinship between music and design, and many more topics related to being a good designer. Hans Lorei entered...

In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, We take a close look into the mind behind yet another thriving industry expert, Michael Fortinberry, co-founder and COO at Protiv. Throughout the conversation, we discuss the connection between motivation and brain, communication and teamwork, the pillars of successful company culture, incentives and their impact on project schedules, the benefits of...

In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, we explore another inspiring career journey of someone who spent most of their life in the construction industry and possesses a wide range of expertise and knowledge of it. We discuss how you should make clear communication happen between generations, how you should give people opportunities to make mistakes and grow as a leader, and the importance...

This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we explore the risk aspects of projects in the construction world, where the contractors have to be extra vigilant on the first 100 pages of a tender specification document, and how AI can help you make the process easier with our guest, Melvin Newman. Melvin Newman is the President/CTO of PataBid Tenders & Quantify Platform. He is a skilled chief esti...

In this episode of the Construction Genius Podcast, we try to look beyond the surface of the hiring process, where people get into trouble for certain beliefs that hold no validity in modern times. We make sure you get a thorough knowledge of the process of hiring with the newest technologies with Paul Sanneman. Paul Sanneman is the founder of Dream Business Coaching, Contractor Staffing Source, a...

In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, we explore the ins and outs of strategic planning, where organizations tend to make decisions about their organizational growth and how to get there. We see to it that you understand the importance of owners on clarity, honesty about your financial goals, the flaws of owners that need to be remedied, the balanced relationship between ambition and pru...

Delving headfirst into the entrepreneurial world, where people struggle with maintaining passion, Entrepreneurial Operating System ® (EOS ® ) and mistakes, trust issues vs. performance issues, being a great leader and a manager, and creating change rather than waiting for it to happen. Let's take a careful look beyond the surface of the entrepreneurial world with Mike Paton and help others master...

How can you reduce the amount of time it takes to do a takeoff from two days to 20 minutes? In today's discussion, let's open our windows towards the future where AI Assistants can make most impossible things to do become possible to do. In this episode, Marty Cornish , the founder and CEO of Workpack , shares the value of AI Assistants in the construction industry in enhancing efficiency and crea...

Today's guest is the founder of ALICE Technologies , who obtained his PH.D. in artificial intelligence applications for construction as a Charles H. Leavell fellow at Stanford University. René Morkos identifies the four paradigms of construction scheduling and talks about how ALICE Technologies built the Fourth Paradigm. He also explains how the 4th paradigm makes the impossible possible to avoid...

2023 was a significant year for the educational sphere. Today, we get a future glimpse of construction education with the Founder and Director of  Capital College & Career Academy ,  Kevin Dobson . In this episode, he brings some of his freshmen students who share experiences on studying construction and provide feedback on their ongoing classes. As they look forward to becoming engineers, they sh...

Welcome to Construction Genius. Today's guest is Frank Cespedes, a Harvard Business School professor and former managing partner at a Professional Services firm. With extensive experience in go-to-market strategy globally, he's also contributed to prestigious publications like Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal. Frank joins the show to discuss his book, "Aligning Strategy and Sale...

Managing a business team is pretty much like handling a sports team. That's why former football coach Les O'Hara now applies his game plan on the field to creating high-performing professional teams. Joining Eric Anderton, he shares how he applies football concepts and lessons to the construction business, which results in better teamwork and highly desirable outputs. Les also talks about the conc...

Process improvement holds significant potential for enhancing the profitability of your construction business, and the cherry on top is that it is where you have the most amount of control. Join Eric Anderton and guest, Moustafa Moursy of Push Analytics, as they explore the fundamental concepts of strategic process management and how they can revolutionize the way construction businesses operate....

A good construction project is not just about the looks. It goes beyond aesthetics, strategically marrying form and function together. Eric Anderton sits down with  Blima Ehrentreu , Founder/CEO of  The Designers Group , to discuss the transformative power of a purpose-driven design. She discusses the major differences between good and bad designs, as well as her various approaches in coming up wi...

Having a strong presence on social media isn't just about physical structures, but about creating genuine connections that set the groundwork for success in the digital era. In this episode, we have Emma Tessler, founder of Ninety Five Media, reveal the construction CEO's guide to building a strong social media foundation. Discover why diversifying your social media team, including field personnel...

As we enter an age of rapid digital transformation, we can no longer hold off AI from entering the way we do our business. Construction is not an exception. How do we navigate this AI revolution? In this episode, Eric Anderton is with  Daniel Hewson , the data capability manager at  Elecosoft  where he oversees the development of overall data and AI strategy. Daniel shares his expertise to help us...

Building a powerhouse team begins with clear communication, scalable processes, and the courage to address challenges head-on. Build not just a team, but a legacy of success through direct and effective leadership. In this episode, we have Sean Hamilton to discuss how to build a strong team, with scalable processes and direct communication. From dealing with responsibilities to overcoming communic...

A carpenter becoming a CEO shows how resilience, ambition, and staying true to one's purpose can lead to transformation. In this episode, we have Charlie Fitzgibbon, a former school-goer who initially didn't want to go, who now works as a carpenter and runs a successful construction company, Edinburgh Construction . Today, he shares his journey with us, spilling the secrets to managing growth, ove...

In the construction landscape, quality is not a luxury but a necessity for you to have an edge against your competitors. Prioritizing your quality brings a multitude of benefits to your business and customers. In this episode,  Matthew Kleiman , the co-founder & CEO of  Cumulus Digital Systems , explains how construction business owners use systems thinking to identify and eliminate quality issues...

Time is money, and it is a non-renewable resource. Due to mismanagement with our schedules, it costs us so much in our business. But why do people struggle so much in managing schedules to complete a job on time? In this episode,  Michael Pink , Chief Executive Officer of  SmartPM , talks about the key to overcoming construction schedule delays. He also reveals that hiring schedulers is unnecessar...

Construction is not just about building. It's leading a revolution in how we create, innovate, and redefine progress. In this episode,  Gonzalo Galindo , the CEO of  Cemex Ventures , discusses the current status and future trends of Contech. Join us as he shows where technology will revolutionize construction, including supply chain efficiency, sustainability, and the use of new materials. Gonzalo...