This week, how to go from $0 to $14 billion. Daniel Groves joins us to talk about risk management. How do you leverage risk management as a selling point when doing business? Daniel knows how and talks about the current and future importance of risk management. We then zoom out and look at the whole industry discussing mitigating labor shortages as a risk. How does all of this start? It starts with companies being willing to share information. Related Links: Daniel’s LinkedIn Construction Indust...
Sep 30, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Decisions, decisions, decisions. How do we make the right one? How do we know the direction to go? Is there a right and wrong decision? We sit down and talk with Nathan Clark about choosing technologies that work. We learned about Nathan through LinkedIn where he shared a blog post he wrote about the philosophy behind decision making. We enjoyed reading it so much that we thought we would bring him on the show! Related Links: Nathan's LinkedIn Nathan's Blogpost Fonn Construction Thanks for liste...
Sep 23, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Go ahead and pick up an 8-count chicken nugget meal with a sweet tea, because this episode is going to make you hungry. We talk about Chick-Fil-A’s extreme ability to go the extra mile, try a new service idea, and make customers happy. We dig into how we can apply Chick-Fil-A’s workflows and ideologies to the construction industry to make our industry a better place to work and to create value in the exchange. We look into the idea of switching mindsets from providing a service to providing a pr...
Sep 16, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 49
In today’s episode, Trimble’s very own Amy Northcutt. Amy is the Senior Education Program Manager which means she gets to help schools implement classes and training that translate well to the field. We get to talk with her about a lot of the programs offered to educate students to become future industry leaders. Her goal is to serve not only students but educators through Trimble’s grant program for both primary and secondary education which allows for schools to have easier access to Sketch-Up...
Sep 09, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Have you ever had a busy week where it's hard to fit everything in? Well... That happened to us this week. Because of the slammed schedule, we decided to sit down and talk about interesting things happening in the industry and reflect on the past year of recording our show. Grab your cup of coffee and kick back, we're just chilling this week. Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE! Like us on LinkedIn! Like us on Facebook!...
Sep 02, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Is your information available to all of the people in your organization? How does your team manage their data? This week, we take a Tactical Pause and evaluate some of these questions. One of the biggest things that grind our gears around the office is the assortment of applications we have to deal with working with different contractors. Kelly Doyle is the C.O.O. of ProjectReady, a platform that connects various project management tools together and allows teams to see all of their information ...
Aug 26, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 46
As people who see over 100 drawing sets a year cross our threshold, you better believe we've found a few things Architects do that are pain points. So this week, at the request of an Instagram follower who is an Architect, we dive into some issues that we commonly run into as modelers. This isn't meant to slam architects, but to inform and try to spur conversation. Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE! Like us on LinkedI...
Aug 19, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 45
This week we revisit our conversation with Eric Reinholdt. If you enjoy going down YouTube rabbit holes as Tyler does, you've most likely stumbled across the 30X40 Design Workshop's channel. The 30X40 channel was started by Architect, Eric Reinholdt, to give a behind-the-scenes look at his design process. It is now one of the most successful architecture channels with over 600K subscribers. We loved hearing the passion for craftsmanship and art as he talked about what he gets to do every day. We...
Aug 12, 2020•46 min
This week we talked with Matt Byrd. We had the pleasure of working with Matt and the Nexus team on a project and wanted to walk through the job we worked on together. What are some common misconceptions of point clouds? How do the trades use point clouds differently? We talk about how to use point clouds appropriately when point clouds work, and even our own personal pinch points in using point clouds. Laser scanning is cool, but let's talk about implementation and use cases. Related Links Matt’...
Aug 05, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Amazon is a behemoth in the retail marketplace. Continually evolving and getting more precise. And people love it, too. Nearly half of all American citizens have a Prime account. We're willing to wait the two extra days for the convenience of not having to get off the couch and turn off the next episode of Jack Ryan. We love it. The market has changed so rapidly because of Amazon. In the early 2000's you would have opted for the in-store experience over ordering online, but through time and fant...
Jul 29, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 43
David Moody is the owner of CD Moody, one of Atlanta’s Top 25 Commercial Contractors. If you live in or visited Georgia, you’ve been impacted by some of the projects he's been involved with. Projects include the Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta History Center Cyclorama, and Turner Field just to name a few. After going to school to be an architect, he later decided that he didn’t want to just sit and draw all day, and he wanted to be outside in the field and putting the project together. So he deci...
Jul 22, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 42
We’re talking about Steel this week! Eddie kicks off the show by talking about the Eads Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri. He breaks down why it was a critical project for the steel industry. Also, we talk about why they walked an Elephant across it as a PR stunt! Our guest this week is Alex Morales, who is a Structural Steel Specialist with AISC (The American Institute of Steel Construction.) He has a long history of working with designers and integrating it into structures all over the United Stat...
Jul 15, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 41
We don't know many people that enjoy putting together a company website. It can be a challenge getting the team on the same page so you can create something that will actually generate sales. That's where Spencer Powell comes in. He specializes in helping Construction Companies grow their online presence so they can close more sales and build relationships with their customers. A big factor in this conversation is your SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Spencer educates us on building our SEO so ...
Jul 08, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 40
We are joined by a PBS legend this week! Roy Underhill has been the host of the Woodwright’s Shop for almost four decades and has been an inspiration to many craftsmen throughout the construction industry. Eddie and Tyler were giddy to have him come on the show and talk about the way things used to be done and why we should be proud of our heritage as builders. Make sure you stick around until the end. Roy absolutely kills the answer to our megaphone question. We came out of this interview with ...
Jul 01, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 39
What's a triple bottom line? Why was Mass Timber the “Right Material” for Adohi hall at the University of Arkansas? Our guest, Peter MacKeith, is Dean and Professor of Architecture at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas and was intimately involved in the building of Adohi hall. We're also joined, again, by our friend Donnie Williams. Donnie has some questions for Peter about the supply chain on this particular project! Related Links Fay Jones School of A...
Jun 24, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 38
What comes first, the Lego bricks or the Lego master? The modular construction movement is trying to figure out this very same issue. What comes first, is it the modules or the modular design? Construction already uses modular or unitized building materials as its basis for the design. Whether you are dealing with literal brick, lumber, plywood, or piping we use predictable sizes and shapes that complement each other and fit together well. The big question is, how do we encourage more companies ...
Jun 17, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 37
What can we learn from Walmart? Our friend, Donnie Williams, is the Executive Director of the Supply Chain Management Research Center at the University of Arkansas. He also happens to have a background as a Construction Project Manager! His background provides incredible insights into how big businesses use logistics and supply chains to gain a competitive edge. He also walks us through how we can map our own supply chain! Grab your coffee and settle in, there’s a lot of good stuff in this one! ...
Jun 10, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 36
What is Mass Timber? Why is Katerra using it for Construction? Our guest, Pete Kobelt, holds the answers to these questions along with incredible facts about Mass Timber. Here are a few of the things we dive into! - What is Mass Timber Construction? - Is Mass TImber fire resistant? - What made Katerra choose Mass Timber? - What kind of insulation advantages are you seeing from using this material? Related Links Katerra's Website Pete's LinkedIn 80 M Street Washington, DC "First Approval Granted ...
Jun 03, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Eddie talks about one of his favorite history topics, The Civil War, and how that relates to the construction industry. Also we establish why Blockchain could help us answer RFI quicker! He has made the connection and walks us through how the changes and advancements in technology can cause gaps in our tactics. He shows some examples from the Civil War on how educated people can make poor decisions because technology has passed them by. Don’t let technology make what you are doing obsolete. Impr...
May 27, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Let’s make the robots do the hard work. Why do we expect glass and glazing contractors to lift heavy sheets of glass into place, and we don’t expect steelworkers to carry around beams and columns? This week, we talk to Steven Brooks about the Smart Lift. The Smart Lift can increase longevity for glaziers in the glass industry and decrease injuries on the job site. We also chat about autonomy in the glass and glazing industry, and why it won’t be replacing people any time soon. Also, Eddie shows ...
May 20, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 33
We sit down with Todd Weyandt of the "Bridging the Gap" podcast to talk about communication in the construction industry. Eddie brings an interesting find our way and tells us where we need to be buying running shoes for discounts and perks. Related Links Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller Roadrunner Sports (Not a sponsor, but should be) Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! S...
May 13, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 32
We welcome Bryan Kaplan of Construction Consulting to talk about relational selling and how, when done properly, clients can turn into a free salesforce. Storytelling, believe it or not, is another valuable asset to have in the world of sales. But first things first, we talk about the stereotypes surrounding video conferencing and some of the best fails we've seen and heard of while people are chatting on Zoom. Related Bryan’s Website Bryan’s Instagram How to Win Friends and Influence People by ...
May 06, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 31
We loved this conversation with Kimon, so here it is again in case you missed it! This week we sit down with Kimon Onuma. Kimon is an Architect, Building Information Modeling (BIM) specialist, creator of the Onuma Planning System and BIM Storm. Eddie was lucky enough to hear Kimon speak at the CURT conference in 2018, where he immediately was drawn to Kimon's ideas on platforms, like Amazon. We dive into what platforms are and how they can be used in building design and construction. Related Lin...
Apr 29, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
How long has prefab been around? Turns out, a pretty long time. This week we dive into a quick history of prefab and go through the reasons why the prefabrication process needs to be used more. Related Links 99% Invisible "The House that Came in the Mail" Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE! Like us on LinkedIn! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Eddie's LinkedIn Tyler's LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Apr 22, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 30
We welcome Charlie Gilkey to talk about projects and productivity! We redefine what a project is to see how many projects we are actually handling, and to see if we need to drop projects to make room for what is already on our plate! We talk about how the importance of creating healthy habits and controlling how things like email impact your morning routine. Charlie talks about some of the bigger topics in his book “Start Finishing” and we get to discuss how to put ourselves in a place where we ...
Apr 15, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Instant office? Yes, please! This week we talk to Studio Shed founder, Mike Koenig, about his journey building up a prefabrication business that ships backyard structures all over the United States. Related Links Mike's LinkedIn Studio Shed Website Also check out their online design tool! Photos from Eddie's home marathon Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE! Like us on LinkedIn! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagr...
Apr 08, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Being a good parent is hard. Justin Batt, the founder of the Daddy Saturday Foundation, joins us for a conversation about how to be an intentional parent. He gives tips for how to create one on one moments with your children, and what to do now that most of them are home from school. We also wanted to help you out and give you some April Fools pranks you can pull on those unsuspecting family members. Related Links Justin Batt's LinkedIn Daddy Saturday Team Girl Dad Daddy Saturday’s Instagram Dad...
Mar 30, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This week, a steel fabricator speaks! Sam Perossa is the Vice President of Ogeechee Steel and has been in the steel industry for over twenty years. We believe that he has the ability to educate us on how to operate better in our respective fields. If you're a General Contractor, Architect, Engineer, or even another Steel Fabricator you'll find this conversation extremely helpful. We aim to create a feedback loop through episodes like this so everyone can benefit and get better! Questions include...
Mar 23, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 26
What the heck is BIM anyway? This week, Eddie and Tyler sit down for a conversation about their day job. Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE! Like us on LinkedIn! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Eddie's LinkedIn Tyler's LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 16, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 25
What would happen if Indeed and Uber had a baby? John Reid of Faber talks about the gig platform connecting contractors directly to labor in a symbiotic relationship. Contractors get to cut down on their onboarding cost, verify laborer’s skill set, and endorse laborers for future jobs. Laborers get to cut out the back and forth of hiring, showcase themselves, and have a transparent service that wants them to succeed. We also discuss how Faber came to market, what they are doing to expand, and wh...
Mar 09, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 24
