Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction

Most construction and rental businesses don’t have a revenue problem. They have a leakage problem. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Erika Giuggio, a Business Optimization Specialist at Schooley Mitchell, to uncover where construction and equipment rental companies are unknowingly losing money and how to claw it back.

What does it really take to succeed in equipment rental sales? In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Michael Harwood, Key Account Manager at Sunstate Equipment, to discuss how relationship-driven sales strategies, organizational discipline, and authentic leadership transform performance in the rental industry.

Why are the construction rental industry’s most successful companies ditching transactional sales and rebuilding around relationships, and what does it mean for your bottom line? In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Mark Miller, Director of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development at Complete Equipment Rentals, to discuss...

AI’s out here being thought of as the magic solution to every problem under the sun; construction included. But the real game-changer is custom AI. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott welcome Nick Bartella and Agostino Mastroianni of Revalate AI Studio, to explore why automating mundane processes could transform your bottom line, how cus...

In construction, there’s no silver bullet. Real progress comes from death by a thousand cuts: small, relentless improvements in systems, processes, and leadership. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Brad Robinson, a Founding Partner of Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling, to discuss how operational excellence, intentional t...

Careers in construction are rarely built on master plans. They’re built on showing up, doing the work, and earning trust over time. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott sit down with Joe Malone, Executive Vice President and Partner at Haydon, to explore his journey from intern to executive leadership, the culture shift that reshaped the c...

In this end-of-year wrap-up, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott reflect on Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction’s first year, what surprised them, what challenged them, and what genuinely stuck. They revisit the guests and moments that shaped their thinking, from the human side of jobsite safety to the urgency of protecting craft knowledge in the trades, and the real-world tension between bei...

Humility, hustle, and the power of truly listening, that’s what defines this week’s conversation of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction. In this episode, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Lisa Jimenez, Outside Sales Representative at Sunbelt Rentals, who opens up about being humbled when transitioning from general rentals to the complex world of power, how she rebuilt her conf...

The construction industry stands at a crossroads. With 20-40% of its workforce retiring in the next decade and mental health crises mounting, leaders must choose: continue operating with outdated mindsets, or pioneer a collaborative revival that prioritises people over profit. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Gianluca Pa...

When every tool claims to be AI-powered, who’s actually solving problems and who’s just selling hype? In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Tyler Campbell, CEO at FieldProof, to discuss why most construction technology fails in the field, how to actually implement tech that sticks, and why the industry’s obsession with AI hyp...

What if the next generation of skyscrapers, schools, and data centers weren’t made of steel or concrete, but wood? In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Arnie Didier, CEO and Principal of Forest Business Network, to dive into how mass timber is transforming construction, from reducing operational costs to increasing efficienc...

Picture this: It’s 2016, and a young woman fresh out of high school walks into a 15-person construction office in Florida. Her job? Help send contracts. Her method? Physical mail. Her background? Marketing and advertising, not construction. Her credibility? Basically nonexistent. Fast forward to 2025, and that same woman, now 27 years old, is the CEO of Stansell Construction, a woman-owned general...

Despite having no background in construction or rental, Kyle Clements, Founder and CEO of Quipli, brings a fresh, tech-first perspective, and it’s paying off. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, Kyle joins hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott to discuss how equipment rental is being radically transformed by modern software and AI.

In the next five to eight years, one-fifth of the skilled trades workforce will retire, taking with them decades of irreplaceable expertise. But unlike retiring executives who often transition into consulting roles, these master craftspeople will simply walk away, with their knowledge and experience potentially lost forever. This upcoming crisis forms the backdrop of our latest episode of Beyond t...

After losing her 27-year-old son Justin in a preventable construction incident, Rena Harrington turned her grief into purpose. As President of United Support and Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF), she now advocates for stronger safety practices, better OSHA enforcement, and legislation to protect families like hers. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, Rena join...

From devastating setbacks to groundbreaking innovations, the equipment rental industry has undergone dramatic transformations over the past five decades. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, industry veteran Donald Charbonnet sits down with hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott to share powerful insights gained from his 50-year journey building, growing, and adapting rental b...

What separates exceptional construction companies from the rest? According to Jim Driscoll, Director of Preconstruction at Kadean Construction Company, it comes down to something that can’t be taught in a classroom or replicated by AI: hard-earned experience and the wisdom to know where your company truly excels. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, Jim sits down with h...

Housing affordability has reached crisis levels. However, one company is bringing automotive-style manufacturing efficiency to home construction. Boxabl is challenging century-old building practices with an innovative approach: mass-producing homes on an assembly line. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Galiano Tiramani, F...

The construction industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. While cutting-edge technology transforms many aspects of operations, certain fundamental processes remain stubbornly analog. Perhaps nowhere is this contrast more evident than in fuel management, where many companies still rely on handwritten tickets and manual spreadsheets to track one of their most significant operating expenses. In t...

When it comes to construction and logistics, leaders often focus exclusively on operational excellence, financial metrics, and process optimization. However, as Pete Vanderveen revealed in this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, the foundation of sustainable business success lies in something deeper: personal resilience and emotional intelligence. To learn more about it, Pete...

In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and J.P. Scott are joined by Mason Hennings, a Senior Estimator at Traylor Bros, to share what it’s really like working on billion-dollar bridges, from custom seal slabs to hurricane delays to the logistics of porta-potty barges.

When Ruth King, Founder and CEO of Financially Fit Business, shares the story of a business owner who lost over $100,000 to embezzlement despite sitting through her financial management class, it perfectly illustrates a critical truth in construction and logistics: financial oversight is essential for survival. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, Ruth joins hosts Scott...

26-year-old Samantha Greenwald is proving that success in construction equipment sales isn’t just about time served; it’s about being a “doer.” As Territory Manager at 4Rivers Equipment, she brings a fresh perspective to the equipment sales and rental services, challenging traditional approaches while maintaining the industry’s core values of reliability and relationships. In this episode of Beyon...

In an industry often defined by deadlines, specifications, and bottom lines, the human element of construction can sometimes take a back seat. However, as Jonathan Cinelly, Founder of People First Leadership, reveals, the key to transforming construction culture lies in something far more fundamental than project schedules or technical expertise. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in...

Rail transportation remains a critical yet often overlooked backbone of America's construction and logistics infrastructure, moving 40% of long-distance freight and enabling next-day delivery services. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Brian Connell, Director of Business Development at New Mexico Transloading, to uncover...