Historically the construction industry has been known for the toughness of its workforce. Smashed fingers, burns, falls, surly co-workers – all can be part of the job and something workers just deal with because they’re not a bunch of whiners. It’s stressful to be as safe as you can on Read more…
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Episode TITLE Catch us here Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Episode Description As someone in the construction industry, you’re probably aware of the constant what-ifs that accompany you as you work. How does the impact of the uncertainty on you and your coworkers? How about the project you’re working Read more…
Technology has always been a part of the construction industry. If you think about stud finders, nail guns and handheld engineering calculators, these are all innovations that were readily adopted in their day. Some endure even to the current jobsite. If you look back now, you’d have to say it Read more…
As someone in the construction industry, how do you see the adoption of innovation? Are you open to doing things differently, or do you prefer the way it’s “always been done?” What has the edge in the battle of soft vs. hard skills? Join host Todd and guest Graham Thiel as they discuss different roles in the AEC industry, the surge in adoption of technology, and using remote connectivity. Learn more about the benefits of collaboration, sharing information and mutual respect.
The conversation about women in construction has been going on for decades, and with only 9% of the construction workforce represented by women, it is easy to see why. What can be done to make the industry more inclusive and appealing to women as a career? The question isn’t “can Read more…
As someone in ConTech, do you remember what inspired you to engage in this field? What makes you passionate about what you do, and what makes you continue in the face of adversity? We welcome Bianca Coury back as she and Todd discuss what brought Bianca to the construction industry, the challenges of being female on a job site, the work/life balance in quarantine, and the successful crossovers between art and construction.Bianca Coury is the Construction Manager for Eagle Point Software.
How big of impact does a healthy culture have on a company? What does healthy look like and how do you build that culture? Join host Todd and guest Jake Olsen of DADO as they discuss the benefits of a healthy culture, how to adjust for remote work and how to bridge the gap between the office and field.
Historically, there has been a gap between the office staff and the field staff in construction companies. To produce a quality project on time and within budget, that gap has to be addressed and solved. In some companies there can be the concept that the people in the office don’t Read more…
disruption, or have you always thought of change as a bad thing? Sit down with host Todd and Angie Simon of SMACNA (The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association) as they discuss the HVAC trade, the untapped resource of women in the trade workforce, and the resilience of the construction industry that has kept it afloat in a rapidly-changing world.