The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.

Our host, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Brent Darnell, Owner of Brent Darnell International, to discuss Brent’s journey and insights into the construction industry. Key Discussion Points: Brent's background, his journey growing up in a construction family. Why did he choose mechanical engineering? How we can fix the "People Issue's" in construction. How we can focus on mental, physical, and emotio...

Gareth McGlynn chats with Jim Driscoll, Director of Preconstruction at Kadean Construction, to discuss all things preconstruction. Key Points: Jim's transition from Director of Operations to Director of Preconstruction Delivery methods and design-build in healthcare and industrial projects Building teams through recruitment and internships And a lot more. Catch this episode for more practical insi...

The Preconstruction Mastermind that is Kyle Bond sat down with our host Gareth McGlynn to discuss his vision of what Preconstruction should look like. Enjoy and feel free to connect with Kyle via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bonde-809b6566/

Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Rod Miller the Director of Preconstruction at Big D Construction to discuss: - Arizona State University - CM with Construction Estimating - How relationships with design partners has changed - How to leverage Data to increase success - FREE CON vs Preconstruction Services - When will we see the first Chief Preconstruction Officer - And much much more Thanks fo...

Our host, Gareth McGlynn sat down with Josh Mensinger the VP of Integrated Solutions @ DIRTT discusses: - DIRTT the physical products - DIRTT Digital Tools - Total Design Freedom - Greater Certainty of Cost - Target market for DIRTT - The Cove Product - Multi trade prefabricated solutions - and much much more Enjoy folks and connect with Josh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-mensinger-475630...

Our host Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Dustin DeVan the CEO of Ediphi to discuss: - His Building Connected journey from 2012 - Why did he want to disrupt construction? - What is Ediphi's connection with Suffolk - The lessons learnt from Building Connected that will help with Ediphi - How good is Ediphi and what can Estimators expect - The importance of a high performing team within Ediphi - And mu...

Enjoy this conversation at Advancing Preconstruction when our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Stacie Ramos to discuss: - AP 2024 and the benefits - KCI as a Civil & Commercial Contractor - Selecting a Technology CRM And Bid Solicitation tool - How they bid with HCSS on the commercial side - The importance of Business Development in Preconstruction - Project Mark as a CRM, development and int...

Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Kiki McCartney to discuss: - Changing careers and choosing construction - Going back to get her Bachelors in Construction Management at Louisiana State University - The front end activities she enjoys as a Precon Engineer - Maximising her first 6 months in the job - The Importance of Networking in Preconstruction - Why its important to have more Woman in the c...

Join Gareth McGlynn as he talks to Manasi Pitkar, Senior Director of Preconstruction at McCarthy Building Companies, during the APC 2024 event in Denver, CO. They discuss Manasi's insights on enhancing preconstruction processes through standardized operations. Discussion Highlights: Developing robust SOPs to ensure consistent service delivery and identifying critical workflows. Clear operating...

Guest:    Tyler McCann at 3PM local time  Company: The Stellar Company  Position:   Preconstruction Manager -  Discussion points are: Texas Tech University Construction Engineering degree - How good was it? Tylers journey from Steel Detailer, to ops role, to estimator and now Precon Manager. The importance of a diverse varied background.  Why Titles should be standardised, and traditional responsi...

Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Aaron Jech Preconstruction Manager at Manhattan to discuss: - His journey into Preconstruction from a young age through Oklahoma University into Preconstruction. - Project Controls and what his role looks like on a daily basis. - The Oklahoma construction market, from stadiums, high rise towers to training facilities. - His relationship with the Czech Republic...

Join Gareth McGlynn as he engages with Taimoor Khan, VP of Preconstruction at Satterfield & Pontikes, to explore key aspects of leadership and the critical mindset needed for success in the industry. Key Discussion Points: 1. What is Leadership? Leadership in the context of preconstruction. 2. Emotional Intelligence: The significance of emotional intelligence in leading teams. 3. Empathy in Le...

Ryan Bender LinkedIn Profile page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-bender-2b033312b/ Aaron Henderson LinkedIn Profile page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronjhenderson/

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In this episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn, caught up with Aman Singh, Director of Preconstruction at The Design Group out of Atlanta, GA, in Denver at Advancing Preconstruction 2024. Aman shares his insights on several key topics: True Project Controls and how its pivotal in Design Build projects Skills that are needed to succeed in Project Controls Design Build: How being Integrated is essential...

The Man, the mystery that is Johnny Maghzal, sat down with our host Gareth McGlynn to discuss how AI is set to change the construction industry as a whole. Johnny is exceptionally gifted when it comes to communicating about highly technical solutions within Preconstruction. His energy, passion and drive to solve complex issues is a breath of fresh air to our industry. Enjoy this episode and please...

In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn speaks with Amanda Go, Preconstruction & Estimating Manager at Boldt Company, recorded over a cocktail during the Precon Part Happy Hour in Denver at Advancing Preconstruction 2024. Amanda shares his insights on several key topics: 3D Estimating through BIM How Boldt Developed a Process to Coordinate to Ensure Quality of BIM Output for Use in 3D Estimat...

On this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Steve Dell'Orto at Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver. Steve, the CEO of ConCntric, shares valuable insights about the company's journey, future plans, and customer feedback. Key Topics Covered: Event Insights: How Concentric found Advancing Preconstruction 2024. Workflows for Success: An in-depth look at C...

In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn speaks with Justin Aubuchon, LEED, Director of Estimating at BOND Building Construction, recorded in Denver at Advancing Preconstruction 2024. Justin shares his insights on several key topics: The influence of AI in construction. How the construction industry is adopting AI technologies. Current and future applications of AI in preconstruction. The critical...

In this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Mike Powers, CEO and Founder of BuildVision, at Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver, Colorado, to discuss BuildVision's mission and reveal an exciting new development in their platform. Key Points: BuildVision's mission to revolutionize construction equipment procurement Detailed insights into the developmen...

Join Gareth McGlynn on this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast as he sits down with Baxter Horton, Director of Preconstruction & Estimating at Baldwin & Shell KCI, to get into the dynamic world of preconstruction and estimating. Topics Covered: Creating a Preconstruction Culture: Creating Principles and guidelines that lead to less downtime during the hiring process. The Title war that...

Join Gareth McGlynn on this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast as he sits down with Stacie Ramos, Preconstruction Manager at KCI Construction Company, to get into the dynamic world of preconstruction and estimating. Topics Covered: Taking Risks and Being a Gambler: The significance of making bold leaps within preconstruction. Transition from MEP Design to Estimating (2014): How 13 years as an...

Join Gareth McGlynn on this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast, which was recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver, CO. Gareth sat down with Hamid Hajian, CEO & Co-Founder of Zebel, to discuss how Zebel is being used for Conceptual Estimating across the Construction Industry. We also have an exclusive announcement from Hamid 👀 Connect with Hamid Hajian on LinkedIn for mor...

Join us in this insightful episode as Tim Hogan, the new VP of Ops Tech, VDC, and Sustainability at HITT Contracting Inc., shares his perspectives on his new role and the innovative technologies shaping the future of operations. In this episode, we cover: Tim's New Role: How the 35-year-old high performer is steering Operations Technology, VDC, and Sustainability at HITT. Operations Technology...