Episodes

There is a Renaissance in construction technology and the recent uptick in disruption has increased the acceleration. But how comfortable are you leveraging the wide-ranging construction technology available? Are you using BIM to influence your detailing decisions? Join Todd and The Construction Brothers, Eddie and Tyler, as they unpack what BIM (Building Information Modeling) really is, the necessity of working together and getting back to the basics of being a builder.

Ever wondered about what generative design really means? Are you wondering what its presence implies for your job and your future? Sit down with Todd and Lilli Smith of the AEC Generative Design Team at Autodesk as they discuss the process of augmenting workflows, the partnership between designers and generative design, and the new dimensions that have arisen in the world of design.

As a contractor, how can you help increase efficiency? As technology changes, what level of commitment should you make? Join Todd and David Francis from ICT Tracker as they discuss breaking down the barriers between departments, communication in the age of globalization, the evolution of augmented reality, and understanding your strengths and weaknesses.

There are many roads for architects and artists to explore. For architect Renzo Verbeck and artist Sylvia Lisse, those roads led to teaming up on the creation of a Temple at Burning Man, for a second time. Join Todd, Renzo Verbeck, and Sylvia Lisse as they talk about the benefits of thinking unreasonably and how that allows creative artistic expression to flourish.

American industries and manufacturing are doing some amazing things to step up and serve. How will this energy and creativity carry over when things “return to normal”? What lessons does manufacturing have in store for construction? How are those lines blurring? Sit down with Todd and Bianca Coury as they discuss remote work, the ins and outs of manufacturing, what’s happening in prefabrication, and the merging entities of construction and manufacturing.

Have you and your company embraced innovation? Have you done it to the level that you should? Join Todd and Jason Barber of ManufactOn as they discuss being an agent of change for prefabrication, and learn more about how you can contribute to the growth and innovation that will keep the construction industry moving forward for the better together.

Got grit? Where do you find grit? Should you turn on your camera for that zoom meeting? There are #sharedpains we all have as technology shifts us into unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable territory. But disruption doesn’t have to be scary. It can be transformative. Join Shared Pains podcast host Nathan Wood for insights into the culture of working from home, how social distancing can be a catalyst for digital transformation and multi-generational workplace communication.

Are you looking for a good read? Interested in the subjects of prefabrication and the small house movement? Join us as we sit down with Forbes writer Sheri Koones, whose newest book, Downsize: Living Large in a Small House, has recently debuted. If you’d like more information about Sheri and this podcast, make sure to check out our video at bridgingthegappod.com to watch the interview.

Have you faced the daunting task of buying something that might not be worth it? As someone in construction, you know that the stakes are much higher when you buy construction equipment. Join us as we discuss the vast amount of innovation happening in construction and MEP with Jonathan Marsh from Steel Toe Consulting.

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?