As families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, we invite you to reflect on your blessings. While we're taking a brief hiatus this week, we wanted you to know that a big new series is just around the corner. If you need some inspiration in the meantime, check out our catalog of 225 episodes of innovation. Next time you listen, invite a friend along to share the journey of this great industry together.
Brad Smith, founder of Sonar, highlights the criticality of operations teams being proactive, advocating for creativity and critical thinking in problem-solving, and shares his unique perspective on innovation, defining it as the antithesis of insanity by advocating for doing something different every day, taking risks, and innovating. Brad is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sonar. He has over a decade of experience in turning ops teams from reactive roles to proactive business drivers. His efforts ha...
When you think of “soft skills,” what do you imagine? Do you think of them as having a tangible effect on the construction industry? Join host Todd and guest Amy Powell as they discuss the essential nature of emotional intelligence (EQ), having an effective “leadership mindset” in a cross-generational workforce, the concepts of “microtraining” and “reactive training,” and much more. Amy Powell is the founder of Well Works, bringing nearly two decades of construction experience, primarily as a Pr...
What key lessons can construction take from manufacturing? What do advents like machine learning, AI, IoT, and industrialization mean for manufacturing at large? Join host Todd and guest Jeff Reinke as they discuss the biggest factors leading to the growing labor gap, how we can better align manufacturing with the needs of the younger generation, and the principles of “Industry 4.0.” Jeff Reinke is the Director of Content and Audience Engagement at Industrial Media and the co-host of Today in Ma...
What are your key values? What makes you hold true to them in the long run? Join host Todd and guest Cole Porter as they discuss the essential nature of a company’s ethos, what “people over profits” really means in practice, how to balance community involvement and company growth, reconciling innovation and tradition, and much more. As president of Porter Steel, Cole Porter has played a pivotal role in upholding the company’s legacy while ushering in innovative approaches to meet the ever-evolvi...
What does the concept of “mentorship” mean to the future of construction? How do we ensure that the younger generation is provided with the tools and skills they need to succeed? Join host Todd and guest Ryce Elliott as they discuss the journey from construction field work to construction company president, what young people should consider when looking into a construction career, and the vision of Bennet Construction Company to push for remodeling vs. building new and environmental consciousnes...
How do construction and structural engineering work together? What are some ways that we can encourage this meeting of the minds? Join host Todd and guest Juraj Sabatka as they discuss the contributions of structural engineering to the construction industry, common misconceptions about both industries, the challenges that come with embracing the change inherent in sustainability, and more. Juraj Sabatka is the CEO of IDEA StatiCa. His background is in finance, business and management. He is enth...
Of all the most recent advents in construction technology, what are the most useful? What’s the biggest hurdle in adoption when it comes to AR and VR? Join host Todd and guest Garrett Isham as they discuss the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, what construction and manufacturing can learn from each other, and the modern technologies that will shape the near future of the industry. Garrett Isham is the CEO and Founder of PlatformXR. Over the last 7 years, he has led PlatformXR – a softwar...
What are the smartest ways to prioritize sustainable efforts and profits—especially if your company is less established? Join host Todd and guest Aad Storm as they discuss what it means to prioritize sustainability, the “human element” we shouldn’t forget in the whirlwind of new tech adoption, how we can reassure teammates and employees of their irreplaceable value in the face of AI, and much more. Aad Storm is the CEO and founder of Eveon Containers. He has a strong background in developing str...
What does a successful technological transformation look like in our industry? What are the biggest challenges facing that successful transformation? Join host Todd and guest KP Reddy as they discuss the importance of staying consistent, the reliable predictors of success or failure in tech implementation, making space for creativity and innovation in construction, and more. KP Reddy is the founder and managing partner of Shadow Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in seed-stage compani...
What are the best ways to create a culture of innovation in construction? Join host Todd and guest Todd Grossweiler as they discuss adopting an entrepreneurial mindset for success, how one customer’s story can change your processes for the better, the pros and cons of modular construction techniques, and more. Todd Grossweiler is the Executive Vice President at Allison-Smith Company LLC. In his role, he applies his creative techniques to technical project management while staying acutely aware o...
How will AI and data analytics shape the future of construction? What are some ways we’re already seeing shifts in our workforce? Join host Todd and guest Izhak Paz as they discuss the benefits of AI-powered tools, how to harness and use the right data, the potential risks of new tech, and more. Izhak Paz is the CEO and founder of SafeGuard AI Group. With a deep passion for improving people’s wellbeing and a drive to create a meaningful impact through innovative technical solutions, Izhak is an ...
What does the path from journeyman to executive look like? What should young workers expect to find in the industry today? Join host Todd and guest James Chesnut as they discuss the generational rise and fall of vocational work, changing the narrative around skilled labor, Day & Zimmermann’s new app DZ JobLinX, and the interesting relationship between government and the trades. James Chesnut is the Senior Vice President of Nuclear Operations for Day & Zimmermann’s open shop business unit...
Delve into the game-changing potential of AI in construction. In this episode we uncover how AI serves as a research assistant, accelerating problem-solving; Hugh's insights encourage us to fearlessly harness its power. Part of this power is using AI systems as dynamic partners - elevating interactions and refining outcomes. One thing is for certain: this technology will change how we interface with documents. Full stop. Hugh Seaton is CEO of The Link, a platform that is changing how specificati...
How has financial reporting in construction changed over time? Does new tech allow us to increase accuracy and transparency—and what are some pitfalls we might find on our tech adoption journey? Join host Todd and guest Matthew Smith as they discuss the biggest challenges that come with adopting digital workflows, the key benefits to implementing digital finance solutions, some common security concerns with the advent of new finance technologies, and more. Matthew Smith is an expert in Construct...
How can we successfully contextualize the construction industry for the new generation? What role does technology play—and what about creative concepts like children’s books? Join host Todd and guests Chris Eccleston and Jenny Schroen as they discuss the children’s construction book series Grit Leads to Greatness, the initiatives we can all take to change perceptions of construction, the huge variety of job and growth opportunities in the industry, and much more. Jenny is the Creative Developer ...
As technology advances in construction, what impacts have we seen overall on sustainability, safety, and equipment quality? Join host Todd and guest John Somers as they discuss the latest and greatest in construction industry advancements, what incentives exist to drive tech adoption, how to find the tech that best suits you and your company’s needs, how to interpret brand-new data, and much more. John Somers is the Vice President, Construction & Utility Sector of the Association of Equipmen...
What does it really mean to “go green?” It’s more complex than you might think. Join host Todd and guest Tommy Linstroth as they discuss the ups and downs of creating a successful startup, the greatest issues we face in construction when it comes to adopting sustainability, how the widespread reaction to sustainable practices has changed over time, the concept of “automating” green processes, and more. Tommy Linstroth is the CEO of Green Badger, LLC. He has a 20-year career in managing sustainab...
What are some ways for BIM to positively affect the electrical engineering industry? How do we get more people on board with BIM adoption across the trades? Join host Todd and guest David Robison as they discuss the long-term benefits of BIM workflows, the electrical engineering issues that BIM and 3D workflows may not yet address, and more. David Robison is a co-founder and President of Design Master Software, a company that helps electrical engineers design buildings in Revit. He has over 25 y...
What is “connected construction,” and how does it change the layout of our industry? Join host Todd and guest Rob Norton as they discuss the potential of digitization, how to improve communication between stakeholders, the biggest and most common inefficiencies in construction firms, and more. Rob Norton is Rob is responsible for new business and existing client relationships at PlanRadar, leading the UK’s focus into compliance and fire safety. Rob advises clients on the use of a digital platfor...
When change can sometimes lead to failure, how do we embrace those lessons to champion the value of innovation? Join host Todd and guest Hamzah Shanbari as they discuss what it truly means to learn from failure, how to create a culture of innovation in the construction industry, the Haskell approach of “Invest, Invent, and Innovate,” and much more. Hamzah Shanbari is the Director of Innovation at Haskell. He is always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what is possible in the constructio...
What are some surprising similarities between the sports and business worlds? What is the “Alter Ego Effect”? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Todd Herman as they discuss applying sports metaphors to a career in AEC, the impact that your imagination can have on your personal success, and the biggest obstacles we all face when we “level up.” Todd Herman has been working with the highest achievers in sports and business for over two decades. He’s helped clients reach the Olympic podium, build mult...
We’re happy to welcome back Tyler Campbell, host of Construction Brothers Podcast, for today’s episode! Join Todd and Tyler as they discuss the challenge of marketing in construction, how to approach the skilled labor shortage effectively, the connection between brand and career, and the near future of industrialization. Tyler Campbell is the founder of Storybuilder Creative, where he aims to solve the problem between the realities of the field and marketing materials. You may also recognize his...
How do we break free of “the way things have always been done”? How can you tell in the hiring process whether you’ll be working for a collaborative and healthy company? Join host Todd and guest Dan Dowdy as they discuss maintaining a healthy culture in the industry, the role of core values in career success, managing multiple generations of workers, and how technology helps us attract and retain top talent. Dan Dowdy is Founder of Build for the Trades and hosts the podcast of the same name. He ...
How would you describe your attitude towards change in the construction industry? How do our expectations of technology change as the tech itself evolves? Join host Todd and guest Angi Izzi as they discuss the unlimited potential of unified platforms, how the ownership of data has become more tangible, the function of Autodesk Platform Services (formerly Forge), and the importance of fully understanding your own goals and ambitions. Angi Izzi is the Sr. Director of Partnerships & Digital Sal...
It's a podcast mashup! Work Done Right Podcast host Wes Edmiston joins us to talk about the important trends and topics in construction. In this we cover: hiring the next generation of workers, the perception of skilled trades versus college, tech adoption and implementation, and so much more. Make sure to check out Wes and the Work Done Right podcast! Wes Edmiston is the Director of Product and Strategy at Cumulus Digital Systems. Wes is a proven construction professional with world-class exper...
What have you learned over the past four years? We've learned a lot. Construction has changed and overcome major obstacles to adapt to a newly digitized world. Interoperability has become more than just a concept. New tools have been developed. New efficiencies have been gained. We've also learned that there are still many hurdles along the way. Tech adoption is still clunky and slow. The labor shortage persists (or are we just bad at hiring and retaining?). Digital waste and physical waste migh...
What do you picture when you hear about augmented reality? What are some misconceptions we might have in the industry around AR? Join host Todd and guest Waleed Zafar as they discuss the potential of using AR on the jobsite, how to tackle the resistance to new tech in construction, and how AR is even beginning to change the conversation around the Autodesk Construction Cloud. Waleed Zafar is the Mission Critical Director of the construction technology company, XYZ Reality. It is the company behi...
What are the top issues we face when recruiting Gen Z into the construction industry? What are some ways we can use our experiences to resonate with younger generations? Join host Todd and guest Erin Volk as they discuss the importance of storytelling, the best ways to increase diversity in the industry, common misconceptions around the trades, and more. Erin Volk is the Senior Vice President of Workforce & Community Development for the Associated General Contractors of California, which rep...
How can we carry our enthusiasm for prefabrication into the jobsite? How do we recruit the younger generation? What are some indicators that productization is gaining popularity in the industry? Join host Todd and guest Ryan Dobbins as they discuss the biggest opportunities in construction this year, how the conversation is changing around entrepreneurship and the trades, and more. Ryan Dobbins is Vice President of Strategic Growth at KLH Engineers. He has past experience as a Director of Manufa...
