Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction

How can we successfully contextualize the construction industry for the new generation? What role does technology play—and what about creative concepts like children’s books? Join host Todd and guests Chris Eccleston and Jenny Schroen as they discuss the children’s construction book series Grit Leads to Greatness, the initiatives we can all take to change perceptions of construction, the huge vari...

As technology advances in construction, what impacts have we seen overall on sustainability, safety, and equipment quality? Join host Todd and guest John Somers as they discuss the latest and greatest in construction industry advancements, what incentives exist to drive tech adoption, how to find the tech that best suits you and your company’s needs, how to interpret brand-new data, and much more....

What does it really mean to “go green?” It’s more complex than you might think. Join host Todd and guest Tommy Linstroth as they discuss the ups and downs of creating a successful startup, the greatest issues we face in construction when it comes to adopting sustainability, how the widespread reaction to sustainable practices has changed over time, the concept of “automating” green processes, and...

What are some ways for BIM to positively affect the electrical engineering industry? How do we get more people on board with BIM adoption across the trades? Join host Todd and guest David Robison as they discuss the long-term benefits of BIM workflows, the electrical engineering issues that BIM and 3D workflows may not yet address, and more. David Robison is a co-founder and President of Design Ma...

What is “connected construction,” and how does it change the layout of our industry? Join host Todd and guest Rob Norton as they discuss the potential of digitization, how to improve communication between stakeholders, the biggest and most common inefficiencies in construction firms, and more. Rob Norton is Rob is responsible for new business and existing client relationships at PlanRadar, leading...

When change can sometimes lead to failure, how do we embrace those lessons to champion the value of innovation? Join host Todd and guest Hamzah Shanbari as they discuss what it truly means to learn from failure, how to create a culture of innovation in the construction industry, the Haskell approach of “Invest, Invent, and Innovate,” and much more. Hamzah Shanbari is the Director of Innovation at...

What are some surprising similarities between the sports and business worlds? What is the “Alter Ego Effect”? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Todd Herman as they discuss applying sports metaphors to a career in AEC, the impact that your imagination can have on your personal success, and the biggest obstacles we all face when we “level up.” Todd Herman has been working with the highest achievers i...

We’re happy to welcome back Tyler Campbell, host of Construction Brothers Podcast, for today’s episode! Join Todd and Tyler as they discuss the challenge of marketing in construction, how to approach the skilled labor shortage effectively, the connection between brand and career, and the near future of industrialization. Tyler Campbell is the founder of Storybuilder Creative, where he aims to solv...

How do we break free of “the way things have always been done”? How can you tell in the hiring process whether you’ll be working for a collaborative and healthy company? Join host Todd and guest Dan Dowdy as they discuss maintaining a healthy culture in the industry, the role of core values in career success, managing multiple generations of workers, and how technology helps us attract and retain...

How would you describe your attitude towards change in the construction industry? How do our expectations of technology change as the tech itself evolves? Join host Todd and guest Angi Izzi as they discuss the unlimited potential of unified platforms, how the ownership of data has become more tangible, the function of Autodesk Platform Services (formerly Forge), and the importance of fully underst...

It's a podcast mashup! Work Done Right Podcast host Wes Edmiston joins us to talk about the important trends and topics in construction. In this we cover: hiring the next generation of workers, the perception of skilled trades versus college, tech adoption and implementation, and so much more. Make sure to check out Wes and the Work Done Right podcast! Wes Edmiston is the Director of Product and S...

What have you learned over the past four years? We've learned a lot. Construction has changed and overcome major obstacles to adapt to a newly digitized world. Interoperability has become more than just a concept. New tools have been developed. New efficiencies have been gained. We've also learned that there are still many hurdles along the way. Tech adoption is still clunky and slow. The labor sh...

What do you picture when you hear about augmented reality? What are some misconceptions we might have in the industry around AR? Join host Todd and guest Waleed Zafar as they discuss the potential of using AR on the jobsite, how to tackle the resistance to new tech in construction, and how AR is even beginning to change the conversation around the Autodesk Construction Cloud. Waleed Zafar is the M...

What are the top issues we face when recruiting Gen Z into the construction industry? What are some ways we can use our experiences to resonate with younger generations? Join host Todd and guest Erin Volk as they discuss the importance of storytelling, the best ways to increase diversity in the industry, common misconceptions around the trades, and more. Erin Volk is the Senior Vice President of W...

How can we carry our enthusiasm for prefabrication into the jobsite? How do we recruit the younger generation? What are some indicators that productization is gaining popularity in the industry? Join host Todd and guest Ryan Dobbins as they discuss the biggest opportunities in construction this year, how the conversation is changing around entrepreneurship and the trades, and more. Ryan Dobbins is...

When it comes to the conversation around prefab, what are the biggest hurdles facing electrical workers today? How does effective communication between management and employees come into play? Join host Todd and guest Jared Christman as they discuss the fast-growing opportunities for electrical contractors, the direct correlation between long-term success and short-term failure, how we can promote...

How do we tackle the issue of inefficient communication in construction, and how does “having an open mind” come into play? Join host Todd and guest Anthony Gude as they discuss site sequence, the potential of productization in construction, common misconceptions around the industry, and more. Anthony Gude is Director of Real Estate Development at Leap of Faith Partners. His career objective is to...

What is the “human side” of construction? What is “human capital” and how does it relate to employee retention? Join host Todd and guest Katie Hall as they discuss the boom of AI development, how to secure buy-in for new tech within the construction industry, how we can find and translate construction skills in other areas, and much more. Katie Hall is the Founder and CEO of Claira, a competency a...

What does it look like when a firm truly has an open mind? CEO of Windover Construction Stuart Meurer had a great story to tell about that 'aha moment' of tech adoption. You'll know it's happening when phones are ringing off the hook in the office and the field from skeptics and promoters alike. Stuart Meurer is President and CEO of Windover Construction. He provides leadership for the firm and is...

What barriers exist between design and construction, and how can we mindfully tackle them? How can we promote communication and camaraderie across the trades? Join host Todd and guest Jenny Han as they discuss the unique perspective of the licensed architect in the construction industry, ways to encourage collaboration in a hybrid working environment, embracing the “scrum” methodology, and more. A...

A lot can change in ten years, especially in the construction industry. What will productivity, jobs, and tech adoption look like a decade from now? Join host Todd and guest CJ Best as they discuss the unlimited career potential within AEC, how to forge your own path using the job you’re passionate about, some of the hidden contributions to your ROI, and how construction and manufacturing can prom...

How has social media influenced what the world knows about the trades? How do we tackle the subject of miscommunication about—and within—the industry? Join host Todd and guest Sam Hamilton as they discuss the ups and downs of communication in the industry, how ego can easily lead to misunderstandings on projects, how to tell the “tried and true” from the “shiny and new,” the importance of “pushing...

At Advancing Prefab 2023 we interviewed Ray Boff about the current trends and best practices in modular and prefab and the conversation focused in on owners. The role of the owner is shifting and evolving and we are seeing a much more involved party across the whole project lifecycle. Ray Boff is an experienced prefab, modular, and IC leader with a demonstrated history of working across large mark...

Are modular and prefab going to immediately bring you profits? Probably not, and that's okay. Implementing new processes and technologies won't give you an immediate cash injection. In this episode, Prefab integration director Sara Curry says that you have to constantly look at the long-term vision. Don't let the sticker shock of the initial investment deter you from realizing the gains in the lon...

What is operational efficiency, and what are some ways that we can achieve it? How do we bring up to the “technology conversation” to slower adopters? Join host Todd and guest Aaron Henderson as they discuss the pros and cons of AI in the construction industry, how efficiency and technology relate to each other, what the future of sustainability will look like, and more. As product marketing manag...