As someone in the construction industry, do you feel like there are too many issues and too little success when it comes to your projects? What if you could cut back mistakes and speed up production time with a VR headset? Join us as we sit down with Mark Petrucci and take a tour of the future. Mark, Director of Construction Services at Applied Software, who is part of the movement that is paving the way for VR in the construction world, has nearly three decades of experience in the AEC industry...
Feb 27, 2020•28 min•Ep. 16
Have you noticed a culture shift in sustainability? What might that mean for you? How are you implementing sustainability practices in your firm to rise to the carbon-neutral challenge? Join us for an interview with Simon Whelan of FenestraPro as we discuss the shifts that affect you as well as what you can do to implement sustainability in design. Simon is the founder and COO of FenestraPro. He holds a Master’s degree in Architecture, is a certified LEED Green Associate, and is an expert in Bui...
Feb 19, 2020•30 min•Ep. 15
How do you go about attracting younger people into the trade? How do you change the perception of trade being a dirty job instead of a high potential career? Can you bridge the efficiency gap with software alone? How do you go about training your workforce on technology that they may not be comfortable with? Take a deep dive into our podcast with Brett Stacks and learn how his group of industry leaders is uniting to help the industry thrive! Brett is the Mechanical Segment Manager at eVolve MEP ...
Feb 12, 2020•31 min•Ep. 14
Do you know what digital twins and Apollo 13 have in common? How does a digital twin affect collaboration? How will digital twin technology transform the AEC industry over the next 5-10 years? Join us for an interview with Carlos Catalan as we discuss how generative design and digital twin technology are helping to innovate the AEC industry, and learn about the importance of collaboration across project partners. Carlos works with Applied Software. He provides clients with top-notch software tra...
Feb 05, 2020•26 min•Ep. 13
What do you know about the connection between art and construction? Sharon DeMattia had a vision for We. The people, but she needed some way to illuminate that vision and create a visual representation – she needed clarity. Enter Mark Oden, CEO of BIM Designs Incorporated. Along with the business values of trust and relationships, the BIM Designs company culture encourages community engagement, and that’s where the creative collaboration with DeMattia was born. Two of the company’s BIM designers...
Jan 29, 2020•57 min•Ep. 12
Have you been wondering what the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has been up to lately? Have you ever wondered what tech and Legos have in common? Where do these two subjects meet in the middle? Find out in our interview with MCAA “Geek” Sean McGuire, wherein we discuss how Sean is bringing machine reviews to your doorstep in 2020. Sean is the Director of Innovative Technologies at MCAA, where he has worked for nearly two decades. He works as primary staff liason with a numb...
Jan 22, 2020•45 min•Ep. 11
Tired of parenting your database? Do you wish there was another way that would take up less of your time? So did Plant 3D guru, David Wolfe. Join us as we discuss the benefits of automation. Maybe it’ll be a fit for you, too! David is the Director of the Manufacturing Technology Group at Applied Software. He develops sales and technical software for Autodesk products, and he strives toward growth in the plant and manufacturing industry. Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/...
Jan 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 10
What changes would you like to see within your industry and your company? Join us for an interview about resolutions with Matt Dillon, master collaborator and Autodesk enthusiast. Our 2020 resolution is to collaborate more! What’s yours? Matt Dillon is the Core Services Director at Applied Software. He is the innovative leader of a group of industry professionals, and his specialties include Autodesk Revit for Architects, MEP Engineers and Structural Engineers, 3ds Max, and Autodesk's cloud serv...
Jan 08, 2020•31 min•Ep. 9
Where are you and your company headed? Does it have anything to do with where you have been? What can you expect as the industry takes a leap into the future? Join Todd and Ian Molloy as they discuss what may be store for MEP and for your industry. Ian Molloy is Senior Product Line Manager for MEP and Building Performance Analysis with the Autodesk Building Group. With more than two decades of experience, he works globally with Autodesk to lessen the financial and environmental costs of building...
Dec 19, 2019•36 min•Ep. 8
Has the cloud been on your mind lately? Are you worried about the issues you may face with migrating there? Bart Simpson once said, “Don’t praise the machine.” We agree—praise the cloud instead! Join us and Doug Dahlberg and learn more about migrating and dispelling the common fears that are associated with that process. Plus, stay tuned until the end for a special appearance from our producer, Alyssa! Doug Dahlberg is the Director of IT Operations at Applied Software. He is a network engineer w...
Dec 11, 2019•31 min•Ep. 7
Is trade information fading out with retirees? What can you and your company do about it? Join Todd Weyandt and Director of Strategic Accounts at eSUB Construction Software and Contech Crew Podcast member Jeff Sample for a conversation on leaning into industry trends. There are opportunities to break into the MEP culture, and you can take advantage of them. Jeff is known as the “Iron Man of IT” and has been working in the Technology industry for nearly two decades. He understands the components ...
Dec 06, 2019•38 min•Ep. 6
As an architect, are you being forced to turn to programming? Join Todd and Christopher as they discuss the partnership between robots and people and how that propels us into the 21st century, and learn a little more about the hot topic of generative design. Christopher, who is the Director of Innovation at Applied Software, has always been passionate about learning and understanding. He contributes strong strategic thinking and experience as a design professional. He also has a Bachelor’s of Sc...
Nov 22, 2019•40 min•Ep. 5
Welcome to the Bridging the Gap podcast. This is the show where we empower you to transform industries by championing innovation. I’m your host Todd Weyandt, Director of Marketing at Applied Software. This podcast formed as an online video series a couple of years ago. We looked around the industry and realized that there was a major gap between the real-world practicalities and ever-changing technology applications.
Nov 15, 2019•1 min
Is technology allowing you and your trade to move into the future? How can you know? What impacts can you expect and look out for? Join us as we talk with MEP Industry Leaders Josh Bone and Jonathan Marsh about relevant different trades and strategies. Take a look into the MEP industry of the future. At the time of this recording, Josh and Jonathan were Construction Technologist at Caisson. Now, Josh is the Director of Industry Innovation at National Electrical Contractors Association, and in hi...
Nov 15, 2019•36 min•Ep. 4
How can you interact with an MEP industry full of change? Join us and Tim Speno, president and CEO of E2E Summit, as we discuss staying agile in the newest age of MEP. Tim, who is a business development expert and entrepreneur as well as a strategic planner, has worked with the E2E Summit for over ten years. E2E Summit is an innovative executive-to-executive peer group; its purpose is to allow VIPs to connect and engage in regards to critical opportunities that face their respective industries a...
Nov 14, 2019•13 min•Ep. 3
Are you interested in increasing your company’s productivity? Join us as we sit down with Christopher Riddell, host of the AEC Disruptors Podcast, to discuss Autodesk Dynamo’s capabilities to help automate regular tasks and make your workday easier and much more productive. Christopher, who is the Director of Innovation at Applied Software, has always been passionate about learning and understanding. He contributes strong strategic thinking and experience as a design professional. He also has a ...
Nov 14, 2019•16 min•Ep. 2
Are you unfamiliar with a number of MEP trends? Are you interested in collaborating with like-minded people? Join us as we sit down with Steve Butler, Senior Industry Strategist for MEP at Autodesk, to learn more about the newest trends and social initiatives that may affect you and your company. Steve has worked for Autodesk since 2005. His passions for building services and technology have been essential to the direction of MEP and Autodesk business lines and products. Thanks for listening! Pl...
Nov 14, 2019•13 min•Ep. 1
