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Mindset Shifts Create Opportunities

What’s driving the surge in prefabrication? How do we shift the industry mindset to embrace standardization and long-term partnerships? And where does AI fit into all of this?
In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Matt Graves, third-generation builder and leader at Great Lakes Prefabrication, live from Advancing Prefab. Matt shares his journey from swinging a hammer straight out of Purdue to pioneering prefab solutions that are redefining construction workflows.

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The Field is the Best Teacher

Is the construction industry drowning in information overload? In another episode live from Advancing Prefab 2025, Todd sits down with Michael Warren, an industry veteran with 32+ years of experience spanning design, construction, and manufacturing. Michael shares how his multi-disciplinary background helped him break down industry silos and rethink traditional workflows.
🔹 The power of collaboration: Why designers & contractors must communicate beyond the drawing board.
🔹 The tech revolution in AEC: How BIM, LiDAR, and prefab are eliminating inefficiencies.
🔹 Rethinking documentation: Why Michael transformed his architectural plans into step-by-step LEGO-style instructions.
🔹 Future of the workforce: What the industry must do now to attract the next generation.

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The Power of Partnering in Prefab

In this episode, straight from Advancing Prefabrication 2025, Todd welcomes back Amy Marks, the Queen of Prefab, for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of industrialized construction. Amy shares how prefabrication is becoming the norm, the critical role of strategic partnerships, and why culture fit is key to success in the industry.
🔹 Why partnering—not just cost-cutting—drives real value
🔹 The rise of prefab and industrialized construction on a global scale
🔹 How AI and automation are reshaping the construction industry
🔹 The explosion of data centers and why prefab plays a pivotal role
🔹 Key metrics every construction leader should be tracking

By Todd Weyandt, ago