What does it take to make sustainability more than a buzzword?
Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, this conversation with Allison Scott, Director of Customer Experience & Industry Engagement at Autodesk, dives into how sustainability becomes real when it’s woven into the daily workflow.
In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd and Ryan unpack how to move from breakthrough technology to real-world adoption. The discussion explores why being honest about where you really are matters more than hype, how simplicity often beats complexity, and why economics ultimately drive scalability. If you’ve ever wondered how sustainable solutions can shift from pilot projects to global impact, this conversation delivers a grounded look at making change stick. Ryan shares insights on the significance of cement in climate change, the evolution of tech adoption in the industry, and the future of construction. He emphasizes the need for collaboration with traditional cement producers and the importance of financial mechanisms to support innovation.
Companies in the construction industry are no strangers to innovation, and the current shift toward resilience and sustainability is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. As the industry makes strides toward 2030 sustainability goals, one standout achievement has been a measurable reduction in carbon emissions years ahead of schedule. One driver of this progress is the growing use of insulated concrete forms (ICFs) paired with low-carbon or carbon-neutral concrete.
When old-world craftsmanship joined together with forward-thinking sustainability, the result can be a powerful approach to construction. This combination can balance people, planet, and profit for construction projects that are better for the environment and communities and also smarter for business.
Discover how the concrete industry is smashing expectations by already achieving a 50% reduction in carbon emissions—well ahead of the 2030 goal—and why ICF walls are quickly becoming the gold standard for disaster resilience, energy efficiency, and lifecycle longevity.
What happens when you blend old-world craftsmanship with forward-thinking sustainability? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, host Todd Weyandt is joined by Jonathan Orpin, founder of New Energy Works and pioneer in timber frame construction and sustainable design.
If sustainability and the human experience were at the forefront of architectural design, what changes would we see? Live from Autodesk University 2024, Nehama Schechter-Baraban joined the podcast for an important conversation on the intersection of technology and nature, how Revit plays into effective landscape architecture modeling, the potential for healthier and greener urban spaces, and how sometimes, all that’s needed to innovate an industry is a new point of view.
Sometimes large, public-facing projects can have the greatest impact on eliciting change in the construction industry. Today’s companies are seeing a push for sustainable practices that transform the ways projects are conceived, designed, and built. Beyond being a niche interest, sustainability has become a force driving organizations to improve efficiency and positively impact communities. All of this happens as they strive to meet environmental goals. Ambitious sustainability targets can inspire a cultural shift in a company that fosters positive change across the entire industry.
How can one of the busiest airports in the world lead the charge toward sustainability? Recorded live at Autodesk University 2024, Kendra Brown and Robert Brown join the podcast to discuss how Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is breaking ground on visionary sustainability initiatives. From the construction of the new Electric Central Utility Plant (E-CUP) to achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2030—20 years ahead of global targets—DFW is setting the bar for sustainable airport infrastructure.
Having access to clean, potable water is a basic human right—so how do we bridge the gap and make water more accessible on the job site? Join Todd and guest Alan Pyle of WaterFleet, LLC as they discuss the critical nature of water management in construction, the successful implementation of water reuse systems in WaterFleet, and the endless potential of concepts like emergency preparedness and continuous water treatment.