Amy Morin has one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time called “The Secret Of Becoming Mentally Strong,” with over 17 million views. The talk was based on her first book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, which was featured on USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers lists. She has also been featured on media outlets like Good Morning America, Business Insider, Fox News, Time, CNBC, and Today. If that wasn’t enough, Inc. Magazine featured her as a top 100 leadership speaker in...
Jul 02, 2025•40 min•Ep. 259
In this, our third week focused on resolutions, Eddie encourages you to seek an opportunity to learn. You probably already have in mind someone whose work or career you admire. Don’t make it weird. Just ask a couple questions about the things you’ve observed in their work lives. Then shut up and listen. If this person becomes a long-term mentor, great. If this just ends up being one session of learning for you, also great. Either way, you’ll come out of the situation with some insights that posi...
Jun 27, 2025•4 min
Today, we welcome Fouad Khalil. Fouad shares insights into how the construction industry is evolving to meet market demands. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and adapting business practices to align with shifting industry expectations.We discuss how the construction labor force is changing, with notable statistics like 14% of workers potentially being undocumented. Fouad reflects on the significant challenges these workforce dynamics present, including labor shortages...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 258
We promise no original thoughts today. We do, however, hope you’ll find our borrowed insights to be useful. Eddie shares today about something he read about traits common to students in Ivy League colleges. It’s one that we’ve probably all seen in elite performers in other arenas as well. Don’t mistake it for apathy. It’s not a “Whatever” attitude. It’s just about unflappability. It’s just about not getting caught up in the stress in a way that you can’t make good decisions when the pressure is ...
Jun 20, 2025•5 min
Sponsored by Quickbase. Today we are in conversation with Scott and Bob to tackle one of construction’s biggest pain points: inconsistent data and processes. From prefab to project closeout, they break down how standardization and the right tools can bring clarity, efficiency, and real results across any job size. 01:00 – Meet Scott & Bob Industry experts from Trinity and Quickbase share their mission to unify construction data and operations. 03:12 – The Big Problem: Inconsistent Data &...
Jun 18, 2025•45 min•Ep. 257
It’s not worth it. You want to sleep at night. Manipulation sometimes comes in the form of straight-up lying, but it also sometimes comes in half-truths, intimidation. Sometimes it even comes in the form of donuts (although we won’t complain too hard about that one). Be a straight shooter. Not only will it keep you from being found out; it will also make life more pleasant for you. Word of mouth is big in the construction industry. Your reputation will precede you. Be the person who shows up whe...
Jun 13, 2025•7 min
In this episode, we sit down with Jeff, a seasoned veteran of both military and construction tech, to explore the parallels between warfighter support and field technology in construction. From his background in the New Zealand Army to developing tools for the U.S. DoD, Jeff shares powerful insights about product bias, user experience, and how tech must serve those at the sharp end of the spear. We discuss what goes wrong when tech is built in silos, the importance of post-sales support, and why...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 256
Can you think of a more difficult decision than the one that President Truman had to make in 1945? We can’t Sometimes sitting still and not doing anything is the riskiest thing to do. Tyler recalls a conversation with friend of the show Henry Nutt III. Henry recounted a situation where his boss left him in a room and told him to sit tight until the boss returned. Henry sat around for a while and then decided to go ahead and do what it was that he thought had to be done in this room. His boss ret...
Jun 06, 2025•7 min
00:00 - Introduction We open with coffee talk today–and sugar intake, including some beverage shortcuts. Tyler calls it cheaping out; Eddie calls it hillbilly lemonade. We also reminisce about our favorite waitress, 4’10” Miss Connie with the beehive haircut. Oh yeah, also pickle races. Poor Miss Connie. 08:05 - Entrepreneurship: A Good Idea? A few weeks ago , guest Matt Aston recommended the book The E-Myth Revisited (now available in an updated version ). Tyler shares that this book hit him in...
Jun 04, 2025•51 min•Ep. 255
Introduction Today we welcome Joe Purtle, who is here to talk to us about concrete forms. Joe has been in construction for well over two decades, and he’s currently the COO of Doka, which specializes in forming and shoring. Eddie shares a bit about his experience in construction back in the 2x4 and plywood days. He shares how cool it’s been to see the complexity of forms increase over time and to see how those forms have become woven into BIM software. We discuss how designers and other stakehol...
May 28, 2025•44 min•Ep. 254
May 23, 2025•6 min
00:00 - Ennui and another Tyler We know that you come here for philosophical insight and existential explanations, so today we’re discussion ennui. Tyler shares… tries to share about this state of listlss… listsles… listlessness and dissatisfaction. After this fun, we welcome our new vocal presence, Tyler Cook. Tyler shares about the secret to connecting with Zoomers. It’s all about tier lists and brackets. So today we’re going to do a tourney bracket. 05:23 - The bracket Today we’re exploring n...
May 21, 2025•42 min•Ep. 253
Tyler's going to regret opening his mouth during this episode. Please consider subscribing! SUBSCRIBE! Like us on LinkedIn! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Eddie's LinkedIn Tyler's LinkedIn (Our day job)...
May 16, 2025•7 min
If you're interested in learning more about the construction of Hoover Dam, scroll to the end of the show notes for links. 00:00 - A Quick Dam Joke, the Consortium, and Some Stats We question our ability to keep our puns in check. Sorry, Mom. Then we move on to the contractors. We discuss the consortium called Six Companies Inc. that won the bid at nearly $49 million, approximately $860 million in today’s dollars. Eddie makes a conveniently timed comparison to the Washington Monument. The Hoover...
May 14, 2025•27 min•Ep. 252
This week, Eddie shares a leadership insight straight from the baseball diamond: how paying attention to the players who struggle most can transform your entire team. Whether you're building a lineup or running a job site, it’s a powerful reminder that every role matters—and investing in overlooked contributors could be the key to winning. Go build something awesome! CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partners FIND US ONLINE: -Our website: https://www...
May 09, 2025•9 min
Today we’re in conversation with Siddhant Mehta, Project Manager at Skanska, to explore how AI is transforming construction. From choosing the right tools to critiquing SaaS pricing models, Sid shares insights on tech adoption, AI coding, and the future of project management. 00:46 – Sid’s Journey Abroad Sid Mehta shares his story from Mumbai to the U.S., managing multimillion-dollar projects and finding his place in construction management. 02:03 – Building Tech Networks How Skanska leverages e...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 251
Eddie’s going deep for today’s quote–all the way back to Sun Tzu’s Art of War (which you can hear for free on Youtube if you can spare 72 minutes.) “Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” Sometimes people will use these two words interchangeably. Here’s the difference: Strategy is the long-term plan. What you plan to achieve in the distance. Tactics are the thoughtfully crafted short-term methods for working out that strate...
May 02, 2025•8 min
Today we are in conversation with Clint Padgett, CEO / President at Project Success, Inc. From managing Olympic-scale projects for Coca-Cola to coaching project managers around the world, Clint dives deep into what makes planning work — and why most teams don’t worry soon enough. We cover why bad bids ruin trust, how to lead without authority, and the mindset shift young PMs need most. Chapters: From the Navy to Global Projects (00:00) Our guest shares how his time as a Navy electrician led to a...
Apr 30, 2025•55 min•Ep. 250
This week we’re talking "Hour of Power"—how we plan our weeks, avoid the Monday chaos, and yes, why stress cleaning might be your biggest productivity killer. Grab a pen (or a mop) and let’s set the week up right. Go build something awesome! CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partners FIND US ONLINE: -Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com -LinkedIn: / constructionbrospodcast -Instagram: / constructionbrospodcast -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@con...
Apr 25, 2025•9 min
This week we are in conversation with Daniel Calabro, structural engineer and founder at Ferris. 00:00 – 03:01 | Foundations and Futures Exponential growth, the foundational role of AEC industries, and a personal origin story rooted in the events of 9/11 set the tone for Daniel Calabro’s passion for structural engineering. 03:01 – 07:16 | School, Steel, and South Florida A college football career at RPI, a surprise love for Python, and a move to South Florida during COVID all led to hands-on exp...
Apr 23, 2025•53 min•Ep. 249
Check out Quickbase's project hub: https://www.quickbase.com/exchange/project-hub Juggling 50 tools across 100 projects? We feel you. In this Five Minute Friday, we’re diving into one of the most common pain points in construction: scattered systems and the scramble to find what you need. We break down why it’s a jobsite and office headache—and highlight how Quickbase’s new Project Hub is helping bring everything (and everyone) back to one place. Go build something awesome! Sponsored by Quickbas...
Apr 18, 2025•5 min
In this episode, we wanted to do something a little different—and honestly, a lot of fun. We posted our signature megaphone question out to the construction community: “If you had 60 seconds to speak to the entire industry, what would you say?” What came back was a flood of insights, rants, encouragement, and reality checks from folks across the field. From how we pay people to how we treat each other, and even how we sketch out ideas—this one’s packed with voices that matter. 00:30 – What's a M...
Apr 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 248
In this Five Minute Friday, we dive into the power of batching—grouping similar tasks to boost productivity and cut down on the mental whiplash of constant context switching. We talk about how we stack sales calls, cluster client and team meetings, and block out our golden hours (like 7:30–10:30 AM) for deep, focused work. Go build something awesome! CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partners FIND US ONLINE: -Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com ...
Apr 11, 2025•5 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Chelsea Burkett, Deputy Program Director with AECOM [00:01:13] Meet Chelsea Burkett Chelsea introduces her role with Aecom and the scope of Austin ISD’s massive bond program. [00:02:29] GMP 101 A foundational look at GMP pricing and how it supports collaborative delivery models. [00:03:37] Early GC Involvement Why selecting general contractors early creates synergy and reduces surprises. [00:05:23] Community-Driven Design = Scope Creep? How community input shapes...
Apr 09, 2025•50 min•Ep. 247
Let the people leave! In this FMF, we're sounding off on one of the biggest time-wasters in construction: bloated, unfocused meetings. If you’re leading meetings, this one’s your reminder to plan with purpose. Go build something awesome! CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partners FIND US ONLINE: -Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com -LinkedIn: / constructionbrospodcast -Instagram: / constructionbrospodcast -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@constru...
Apr 04, 2025•5 min
In this episode, we explore the future of 3D modeling in construction with Timber Barker, CEO / Founder @ Boom Interactive - AI enabled 3D modeling software for everyone. 00:00 – 03:09 | The Living Floor Plan Timber shares his mission: transforming flat, static floor plans into editable 3D models anyone can build and use in under an hour—creating a new standard in communication and collaboration. 03:10 – 07:14 | Learning from Canva The team discusses how platforms like Canva and Figma disrupted ...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 246
This week on Five Minute Friday, we wrap up our deep dive into The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw. From Lincoln's wisdom to burnout lessons learned the hard way, we talk about why preparation, recovery, and well-being are non-negotiables—on the jobsite and in life. Go build something awesome! CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partners FIND US ONLINE: -Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com -LinkedIn: / constructio...
Mar 28, 2025•11 min
Today we are in conversation with Matt Brennan, Assoc. AIA and host of "What the RFI?" podcast. 01:00 – 03:00 | Tools and Tech The nailer vs. hammer metaphor—and some DeWalt drama. 03:00 – 06:00 | Change Is Hard Why architects resist new technology. 06:00 – 09:00 | Drawing vs. Modeling Balancing old-school sketching with digital tools. 09:00 – 11:30 | Learning by Drawing How hand-drawing builds deeper understanding. 11:30 – 14:00 | AI in Architecture Using AI tools to speed up early design. 14:0...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 245
We’re diving into Habit 6: Synergize from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People —yes, that word we swore we wouldn’t say (and now owe a small fortune for). From Belgian draft horses to business partnerships, we break down why working in true lockstep doesn’t just add up—it multiplies. Whether you're the idea machine or the daily grinder, this episode is your reminder: you’re better with your team. Go build something awesome! CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodca...
Mar 21, 2025•9 min
Today we’re talking with Travis Davis about the realities of contracts, insurance, and risk in construction. From navigating tricky contract terms to understanding how GCs manage risk (and sometimes profit from it), we’re breaking down what every subcontractor needs to know to stay protected and profitable. 02:24 - The Biggest Contract Pitfalls What clauses in your contract can lead to financial ruin? Discover the red flags every subcontractor should watch for. 05:10 - Signing Your Own Death War...
Mar 19, 2025•55 min•Ep. 242
