Episodios

  • The Importance of Understanding Team Dynamics with Mark Davenport - SPS+ Architects

    The Importance of Understanding Team Dynamics with Mark Davenport - SPS+ Architects
    Jun 10 2025
    Mark Davenport discusses his career journey in architecture, from intern to managing partner at SPS+ Architects. He covers the firm's leadership structure, managing transitions, and role fit challenges. The conversation delves into business operations, including EOS integration for efficiency and the firm's evolving focus and expansion. Mark outlines future growth through studio specializations and examines how contract types are impacting the industry. He highlights using culture index for team dynamics, strategic planning, and process automation. Emphasizing growth strategies and technology's role in scaling, the episode concludes with ERP implementation lessons and time management advice.
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    59 m
  • AI's Role in Modernizing the Construction Industry with Adam Krob - Boh Brothers Construction

    AI's Role in Modernizing the Construction Industry with Adam Krob - Boh Brothers Construction
    Jun 3 2025
    Dr. Adam Krob explores AI's transformative potential in construction estimates. He discusses challenges and opportunities in construction technology, focusing on data governance, legacy systems, and risk management. Key topics include overcoming data storage issues, leadership buy-in for tech adoption, and AI's role in safety-sensitive industries. Dr. Krob also addresses AI's impact on labor shortages, value engineering, and lean scheduling. The episode concludes with insights on selecting AI platforms, building a tiered AI model, and understanding shadow IT.
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    1 h y 4 m
  • From Dirt to Dollars: A Family Business Journey with Jenny Williams - WDS Contracting

    From Dirt to Dollars: A Family Business Journey with Jenny Williams - WDS Contracting
    May 27 2025
    Jenny Williams discusses her journey in the family construction business and the significance of assembling the right team. She explores the CMGC delivery method, emphasizing its benefits in balancing work-life and technology adoption in construction. Jenny shares strategies for attracting and training new employees, highlighting the role of community engagement through events like construction rodeos. The conversation shifts to the evolving mindset in construction management, moving away from low-bid work, and the importance of building partnerships. Jenny also touches on the impact of DBE recognition and new growth opportunities in the industry, wrapping up with her closing thoughts.
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    39 m
  • Unlocking Success with Lean Construction and IPD with Darlene Cadman - Weft Strategies

    Unlocking Success with Lean Construction and IPD with Darlene Cadman - Weft Strategies
    May 20 2025
    Darlene Cadman joins Justin Neagle to discuss Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) in the AEC industry. They explore IPD contracts, focusing on collaboration, risk, and reward sharing, and emphasize target value design and team selection in lean construction. Darlene shares insights on lean practices, including respect for people and understanding flow, as well as pull planning, visual planning, and collaboration. The episode highlights the importance of leadership, accountability, and structured planning in both work and personal life. It concludes with Darlene's contact information and productivity hacks.
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    51 m
  • The Art of Talent Acquisition in Construction with JP Jaramillo - Nox Group

    The Art of Talent Acquisition in Construction with JP Jaramillo - Nox Group
    May 13 2025
    JP Jaramillo discusses his extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment, beginning with an introduction to Building Scale and his role at Nox Group. The conversation covers leadership's influence on recruitment, evolving technology, and the sales aspect of recruiting. JP delves into compensation strategies, growth opportunities, and balancing internal equity. He highlights the costs of turnover, recruitment metrics, and onboarding challenges. The episode emphasizes setting realistic expectations for long-term commitment, simplifying recruitment, and identifying and retaining top candidates. JP shares insights on leveraging technology, the importance of personality profiling, and offers reflections on his 20-year career in the industry.
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    1 h y 8 m
  • Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving in Construction with Dr. Gretchen Gagel

    Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving in Construction with Dr. Gretchen Gagel
    Apr 22 2025
    Dr. Gretchen Gagel shares her journey in the construction industry, focusing on her role in industry committees and promoting diversity. She discusses technology's impact on scaling AEC businesses, overcoming gender biases, and the importance of diversity and organizational agility. Dr. Gagel reflects on leadership differences in various-sized companies and her chair role at Brinkman Construction. The episode explores strategies for attracting women to construction, addressing labor issues, and the role of cohorts in leadership development. It concludes with Dr. Gagel's insights on AI's impact, influential leaders, and organizational culture.
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    1 h y 1 m
  • The Recruitment Dating Game: Self-Awareness & Authenticity Are Key

    The Recruitment Dating Game: Self-Awareness & Authenticity Are Key
    Apr 8 2025
    Jennifer Bookspan joins the discussion to explore the candidate experience in corporate America, emphasizing hiring the right person and role alignment. The conversation delves into the book "Who Not How" and the challenges of rapid company growth, identifying candidate stages, and being honest about growth trajectories. Jennifer highlights the importance of core values and true company culture representation, along with recruiting improvements and the impact of effective onboarding. The episode also covers signs for employment change, succession planning, and transitioning identity for business owners. Addressing labor shortages and AI's impact in the AEC industry, the discussion concludes with talent development and employee assessment methods.
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    46 m
  • Carve Out Your Name: Why Branding is a Must for AEC Companies with Nicole Rodriguez - John Delano

    Carve Out Your Name: Why Branding is a Must for AEC Companies with Nicole Rodriguez - John Delano
    Mar 18 2025
    Nicole Rodriguez shares her marketing journey, emphasizing understanding client needs and the evolution of content creation. She discusses advanced analytics, strategic thinking, and the importance of aligning sales with marketing. The episode covers building client relationships, identifying target markets, and crafting effective marketing plans. Nicole also explores SEO, PPC strategies, and the influence of company culture on marketing. She touches on applying B2C strategies in B2B contexts, promotes the AEC Growth Summit, and offers advice to her younger self.
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    45 m
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