Michael Warren, wearing glasses and a black zip-up sweater, sits at a podcast microphone with a smile. The background features the Bridging the Gap podcast logo, the Graitec logo, and a "Live from Advancing Prefabrication" badge. Episode number 299 and his name are displayed on the right.

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.