BYU-Idaho DCMS Podcast Series

Jon serves as the Vice President of Virtual Design and Construction at Layton Construction. He shares his journey, starting as a CAD drafter in an architectural design studio. Along his journey, he has learned various design software and progressed to his current role. Jon provides valuable insights for students majoring in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and can apply these lessons across o...

Robby is the HR and safety guy at Stout. He shares his experiences and unique path to construction. He also gives good advice on attributes and characteristics people should have.

Mike Mabe is a part-time online instructor for the Department and a full-time superintendent. He shares valuable life lessons and mistakes he made to help us be better. He also throws a challenge to all students to read at least one book a month to help us develop and improve

Josh Marriott works as a VDC director at Weitz. He shares he experiences as a student and the route to get to where he is now.

Brother Jeff MacCabe a BYU-I professor originally from Colorado shares his experiences as a BYU-I student who went into the construction industry and then became a teacher. He also gives advise to students especially those who might be struggling.

Danielle is a working in the transmission and distribution section as field engineer at RES. She shares her experiences on her internships and gives good advice about choosing or making career path choices.

David was raised all over the country to a mechanical engineer dad. He love architecture since he was little. Some of his career choices were influenced by friends but he found the light eventually and embarked on his journey to be an architect. In this episode David shares some useful advice to people especially starting their college career.

Maddie was featured in a BYUI Admissions Campaign video. It is great, check it out below. We wanted to know a little more about Maddie and the story of her internship, so she sat down with us in March of 2024 to share more of her story. Admissions Viewbook Maddie Brennan (youtube.com)

Sebastiano was raised in Florida, where he began working in construction alongside his father at a young age. He earned a degree in Construction Management from the University of North Florida. Following his graduation, he began working with Holder Construction out of Atlanta, GA, and has remained with the company ever since. In this episode, Sebastiano shares his secret to achieving a balanced wo...

Sebastiano was raised in Florida, where he began working in construction alongside his father at a young age. He earned a degree in Construction Management from the University of North Florida. Following his graduation, he began working with Holder Construction out of Atlanta, GA, and has remained with the company ever since. In this episode, Sebastiano shares his secret to achieving a balanced wo...

Hyrum Pitt is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Headwaters Construction, located in Rexburg, ID. Hyrum received a bachelor's degree in construction management from Brigham Young University. He started his career working in the field. Listen to find out how he worked his way into the Business Development sector.

Hyrum Pitt is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Headwaters Construction, located in Rexburg, ID. Hyrum received a bachelor's degree in construction management from Brigham Young University. He started his career working in the field. Listen to find out how he worked his way into the Business Development sector.

Logan Browning is a 2021 BYUI graduate. He completed two internships while in school. One with Hughes General Contractors in Salt Lake City as a field laborer and another with the Idaho National Laboratory as a Critical Infrastructure Analyst. After graduation he accepted a job with the Idaho National Laboratory as a full time Critical Infrastructure Analyst looking at how to be more resilient aga...

Cliff Cole Director of Virtual Design and Construction at The PENTA Building Group. In this podcast, we learn about Cliff Curiosity about learning new things, accepting change, and being able to learn from others. He is a leader in the industry by paving the road for innovative thinking and sharing his knowledge about strategies that produce effective results. Join us in this e...

Cliff Cole Director of Virtual Design and Construction at The PENTA Building Group. In this podcast, we learn about Cliff Curiosity about learning new things, accepting change, and being able to learn from others. He is a leader in the industry by paving the road for innovative thinking and sharing his knowledge about strategies that produce effective results. Join us in this e...

Jenna is a former ACMS President. She was an intern at PENTA Building Group and also Sellen Construction. Having a bachelor's degree in Virtual Design Construction and Architecture Education at BYUI has helped her to escalate in the construction industry. Listen to how the importance of networking will help you to succeed in your career path.

Jenna is a former ACMS President. She was an intern at PENTA Building Group and also Sellen Construction. Having a bachelor's degree in Virtual Design Construction and Architecture Education at BYUI has helped her to escalate in the construction industry. Listen to how the importance of networking will help you to succeed in your career path.

Trent Thompson graduated from BYU-I with studies in Civil Engineering. Currently working as a Management Project in the Construction Management field. In this podcast, we get to understand the fundamentals of leadership and the principles of networking. Trent shares his successes in having a balance between work and family. Give this episode a listen and see what Trent has to say about his experie...

Trent Thompson graduated from BYU-I with studies in Civil Engineering. Currently working as a Management Project in the Construction Management field. In this podcast, we get to understand the fundamentals of leadership and the principles of networking. Trent shares his successes in having a balance between work and family. Give this episode a listen and see what Trent has to say about his experie...

Resin Architecture is a local architect firm in Idaho Falls. They aim to streamline the architectural process, all the while bringing it into the 21st century. Graham has more than 20 years of experience. Resin Architecture brings world-class designs to its clients, here is the podcast so you can hear the innovation of Resin Architecture.

Resin Architecture is a local architect firm in Idaho Falls. They aim to streamline the architectural process, all the while bringing it into the 21st century. Graham has more than 20 years of experience. Resin Architecture brings world-class designs to its clients, here is the podcast so you can hear the innovation of Resin Architecture. 

Marian is currently a senior at BYU- Idaho, she will be graduating this semester in Virtual Design Construction major and with an associate in Superintended in Construction Management. Marian has had three internships, Mortenson's Construction, Oaklands Construction and Layton's Construction. She has been a part of ACMS and the committees which has helped her network in the department in achieving...

Marian is currently a senior at BYU- Idaho, she will be graduating this semester in Virtual Design Construction major and with an associate in Superintended in Construction Management. Marian has had three internships, Mortenson's Construction, Oaklands Construction and Layton's Construction. She has been a part of ACMS and the committees which has helped her network in the department in achieving...

Hillary graduated from BYU Idaho in 2012 majoring in Business Management and minored in Finance. At a young age, she knew she wanted to get in the real estate industry. She decided to get her master’s degree at the University of Utah in the program of Real Estate Development. That is where she found her passion in real estate and was able to work commercial and the government sector. Hillary is cu...

Hillary graduated from BYU Idaho in 2012 majoring in Business Management and minored in Finance. At a young age, she knew she wanted to get in the real estate industry. She decided to get her master’s degree at the University of Utah in the program of Real Estate Development. That is where she found her passion in real estate and was able to work commercial and the government sector. Hillary is cu...