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Construction Conversations

Business EN ↓ 55 episodes

Honest, in-the-field conversations with builders, leaders, and innovators shaping the future of construction. From foremen to founders, each episode unpacks real challenges, emerging tech, and the human side of building better.

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Ep. 05 - General Superintendent - Lessons in Leadership and How to Future Proof Your Career with Mitch McDonald 16.08.2024 1:00:44

In this episode, we are joined by Mitch McDonald, General Superintendent at XL Construction, as he shares his fascinating journey from a third-generation construction family to leading major projects. Mitch dives into his early life, growing up on a dairy farm, and how those experiences shaped his work ethic and career in construction. We explore Mitch's rapid rise in the industry, his transition...

Ep. 04 - Founder and CEO - Decentralized Growth and the Foundation Needed to Leverage Technology with Lars Herman 18.07.2024 1:04:10

Join Stephen as he sits down with Lars Herrmann, a trailblazing founder in the construction industry, known for his candid insights and fearless approach to innovation. In this episode, Lars shares his journey from the Navy to founding Hermann Construction, tackling industry inefficiencies, and the evolution of construction technology. Discover how Lars' military background honed his leadership an...

Ep. 03 - Sr. VDC Manager - The Future of BIM: Success Stories and Challenges in 2024 with Jack Desloge 22.06.2024 50:45

The conversation focuses on the good, bad, and ugly of building digitally in 2024. The guest, Jack Desloge, shares his background and how he ended up at VIATechnik. They discuss the industry's level of leveraging BIM and the challenges faced by regional contractors. They also explore the importance of integrating BIM into the project team and the need for domain expertise in implementing the proce...

Ep. 02 - Director of Innovation - What is and is Not Working About Innovation in Construction with Karl Sorensen 19.05.2024 48:22

In this captivating episode of Construction Conversations, Karl Sorensen, Director of Innovation at Davis Construction, unpacks the existing challenges within the construction handoff process and explores the potential solutions to streamline it. Drawing from his own experiences as a millennial grappling with inefficiencies on the job site, Sorensen elaborates on the significant role of improved t...

Ep. 01 - Sr. Superintendent - Is Tech Failing to Improve the Lives of Project Teams with Wes Juergen 16.05.2024 27:27

Welcome to the first episode of Construction Conversations with our host, Stephen Poppe. In this insightful discussion, we're joined by Wes Juergens, a Senior Superintendent at Austin Commercial. Wes imparts valuable knowledge onto listeners, discussing critical topics like the ongoing labor shortage, the integration of much-needed technology in the industry, and how evolving tech is reshaping pro...