Build Perspectives Podcast

We get into the dirty world of value engineering. We get into ways and anecdotes of getting VE'd into and out of projects.  How do you protect your spec? And how can you position yourself to be the natural solution a contractor or goes to when needing alternates?  www.buildperspectives.com

Are you a goal-setter? Are you a let life lead me kind of a person? Or somewhere in between, perhaps?  Many folks have been burned out by goal setting, discouragement is easy. But goal setting does not have to be complicated or lead to disappointment. What if goal setting is just a way to be intentional with how you live your life.  Maybe this is the year where you really make things happen instea...

Have you ever kept your opinions to yourself in meetings for fear of getting judged, chastised or even fired?  Are employers losing out on the brilliance of their employees by having them hold back on who they really are? Are you ok with giving free-rein to your team?  How would you do your job if you were not afraid to get fired? We get real about following your heart, avoiding the ego and the mo...

In April 2020 - when the pandemic hit we came up with personal development plans for the stay at home order. How did we actually do? We recorded this after hours, with Woodford Reserve as our witness.  www.buildperspectives.com  

Come on in to Build Perspectives coffee talk where we review how far this pandemic has taken the housing crisis, the great migration out of cities, the revamped work space, building materials sales, distribution and so much more.  www.buildperspectives.com  

This self starting NC State grad and former imagineer walks us through his path to a successful business in human centered modular home building. This is next level, design focused housing. Brian graciously shares details and inspiration for his business and we go into a case study: The Latham House, featuring Nichiha panels for the exterior and Fireclay tile inside.  www.buildperspectives.com

As we close the first year of Build Perspectives episodes, we share with you the most downloaded episodes, our most memorable shows and what we're planning for this coming year for you. www.buildperspectives.com

Ever been the only woman in the room? Ever want to get into real estate investing but don't think you can afford it? Think you're too old to start investing? Think you don't know enough about the industry? Britt and Ash are here to dispel all these myths and excuses have you become a real estate investor right now! This information is super relevant to those of us in this industry who have the kno...

This young lady is going to be CEO someday in the not-too-distant future. Olivia Glazer walks us through a day in the life in a territory manager in the residential building materials trades. How to be successful, love your job, get more client exposure, convert installers, builders, and end users. She shows us how she deals with competitors and how to get around being value-engineered out of proj...

Is the construction industry the most passionate industry? Join us as we talk to veteran building materials marketing gurus Zach Williams and Beth Popnikolov of Venveo. We talk about the business of building materials, highlights of their podcast, and great advice for anyone working in this industry. www.buildperspectives.com  

Join us as we talk with Paul Lagerstedt of Super Anchor Safety, to discuss the business of keeping your crew safe at job sites. Commercial construction already, largely, does this well. Residential construction still faces stigmas and other obstacles in adopting safety practices.  Paul shows us how easy and inexpensive it is to stay safe and accident free at the job site. www.buildperspecives.com...

The Wizard: Mark Mitchell talks with thousands of architects, designers, manufacturers, facilities managers, lumberyards, dealers, distributors, builders, developers, installers - literally every player in the industry. Here he condenses their needs and wants - golden advice for anyone who wants to succeed in this industry. MUST LISTEN! Best practices for becoming the trusted resource for your cli...

We talk with Jon Harris, Set Decorator for shows like Stranger Things, The Originals, and movies like Respect (releasing in 2021). Find out what it takes to make a construction career in the film/TV industry. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how set building and decorating works, scene continuity, and more. Jon tells you exactly how to transition from the job site to the movie set. Plus: they're al...

Be inspired by Carly Althoff, architect and Erika Layman, development director at Journeyman International. A nonprofit that connects young architects, designers and engineers with established mentors, to work on humanitarian projects around the world, focusing on using sustainable materials, fighting poverty and improving the human experience.    Get involved. Be the change. www.buildperspectives...

As the great-granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright, Melissa Galt is design legacy. Being the daughter of Ann Baxter and goddaughter of Edith Head, also makes her Hollywood legacy. Listen in as Melissa walks us through the path to her zone of genius. An experienced, successful designer who found her zone of genius helping designers to level up their business and practice. 

Dewayne takes you on a journey to success in building materials despite your race and gender. This is a valuable, detailed, practical step-by-step roadmap for those of us feeling passed over for a promotion or stuck in a place with little opportunity for advancement.  It's not easy. It takes work, but it is possible. Leave a rating on itunes and tell us what you think. Ecospec : "Eco sustainable p...

Susan comes from a "construction" family, but did not make it into a career until later in life after becoming a single parent. We talk about the transition from going to design school, being a full time designer, then getting into sales and becoming a manufacturer's rep. Susan has only represented sustainable materials and feels lifecycle and maintenance costs are a topic we need to bring to awar...

"The greenest building is the one that already exists," former AIA president Carl Elefante is quoted as saying. Historic preservation is an integral part of sustainability in architecture and the building industry at large.    Cindy Olnick is a communications consultant with over 20 years in the historic preservation community.  A lover of architecture and old buildings, with a deep passion for fu...

You'll learn so much, and hopefully, be inspired to do more and take part in sustainability efforts in whatever role you play in our field. Dave Cooper and Mark Wille are thought leaders and early adopters of "green," in their own right. Both experts in the field of modular and sustainability, building materials and trades and are both influencers in their communities, and now the building science...

We talk with Steven Gaynor, technical services, testing and certification testing expert. Through his company, Pivoth, Steven is helping building manufacturers fill in the technical knowledge gaps and help them implement new certifications to expand reach. Steven is also the founder of Raina, the only Rainscreen association in North America. https://buildperspectives.com/podcast/pivot-growth-pivot...

We get raw and candid about why we did not publish any podcasts in June . What direction are we taking the podcast? We take your feedback, emails, and comments to heart!  New era of  Build Perspectives starts now!   www.buildperspectives.com  

Today we take a deep dive into what workspaces are starting to look like now that some of us are returning to work. We also discuss sanitizing surfaces, work areas, and products to use. We talk about the role wayfinding plays now more than ever to keep social distancing protocols and allow for safe return to collaboration in our industry.  www.buildperspectives.com

What is the most important thing we aren't talking about in the building industry? From Tim Hamilton's ( owner at Dixie Exteriors and Distribution ) perspective we are missing quality more than anything else.  Tim is third generation in the exterior cladding installation and distribution segment of the building industry. His company distributes and installs cladding throughout the United States, t...

There is still time to be, do, read and work toward those goals and dreams you set out when the quarantine started. It's Tim's turn to share timeless resources he uses and wholeheartedly recommends for improving your work, quality of life and how you serve your clients, loved ones and all people in your life. Recorded during Covid-19 Quarantine, April 2020. www.buildperspectives.com  

Quarantine learning updates, marketplace updates and a deep dive into a Fireside Chat with Tim Seims and Dean Wehrli of John Burns Real Estate Consulting at the Design Lens Summit 2020. Check out the show notes on www.buildperspectives.com