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Sometimes in order to thrive in construction you have to take a chance and jump into the deep endIn this episode, we took a trip over to CORE Construction to discuss how their teams take a chance on tech. We sat down with Project Manager ZR Saenz and VDC Manager Madina Tursunboeva to discuss their personal experiences in navigating cutting-edge tech, how they've fostered a innovative and positive work culture and why all builders should be lifelong learners.
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Want to see how experience and fresh ideas are changing construction?Forget those outdated ideas about the industry. This episode goes behind the scenes with Zac Denison (Senior Superintendent) and Todd Harper (Director of Construction Technology from Austin Commercial to show you how tech, fresh talent, and smart teamwork are powering the jobsites of today and laying the foundation for the jobsites of tomorrow. If you want to know what it takes to build in the 21st century, this is your listen.
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Are you drowning in tech jargon and empty promises?
In this episode, we show you how you can cut through the hype and find the tech that REALLY works.
Austin Lay (Reality Capture Technologies Manager) and Jon Ferguson (Vice President) from Layton Construction share how construction tech has changed – and why your workers are now the ones asking for the latest tools. We explore the value of dedicated tech resources for getting real results on the jobsite and focus on the problem-solving tools that deliver instead of overpromising. Plus, learn how innovations like drones and BIM have become the new industry standards you can't build without.
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Tired of tech that creates more headaches than solutions? Many construction teams feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of new construction tech. We cut through the noise with seasoned construction pros, Jeff Forbes (Regional Director, Beck Group) and Paul Krauss (General Superintendent, Beck Group). They share the real-world tools they swear by and how these technologies make a tangible impact on jobsites.Get ready to discover field-proven solutions that address common construction pain points. Learn how modeling software empowers you to identify and resolve clashes before construction begins, saving you time, money, and rework.
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Too often, more tech means more headaches – a pile of tools that slow you down instead of boosting productivity. In this episode of Built Different, we explore how to streamline your tech stack and find solutions that make a real impact. Join seasoned construction veterans Vice President, Josh Carson and superintendent, Mike Kuzenski from Moss and Associates as they share their strategies for overcoming tech fatigue and choosing tools that truly empower your team. We'll discuss their field-tested tech wins, how they secure executive buy-in for innovation, and why strong relationships remain the foundation of successful projects, even in our tech-driven world.
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The Built Different podcast is back and this season we're headed to the field 🏗️To kick off the season, host Grant Hagen sits down with former superintendent and new co-host Adam Della Monica. In this episode the two share stories from the field. This season, we're traveling the country to meet the builders making incredible projects happen. Want to follow along? Subscribe now!
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And that’s a wrap on season 3 of the Built Different podcast!
And to wrap it up appropriately, we invited our guests back to share some of their most memorable moments and impactful learnings from the season, as well as just spend some time together and have a few laughs.
Our special reunion episode features:
-Gary Chapman, VDC regional manager at Turner Construction
-Cole Milberger, senior VDC manager at Turner Construction
-Josh Bergstrom, vp of field operations at Ryan Companies
-Lucas Manos, director of IT applications at Ryan Companies
-Josh DeStefano, west coast innovations leader at DPR Construction
-Randy Christiansen, sr. VDC manager at Layton Construction
-Sean Farrell, construction manager at Layton Construction
-Wilson Haworth, VDC manager at Juneau Construction
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More tech doesn’t always mean better outcomes, in fact, having a large suite of point-solutions can often slow you down and negatively impact builder quality of life.
In this episode of Built Different, we met with the innovative leaders at Ryan Companies, vice president of field ops, Josh Bergstrom, and director of IT applications, Lucas Manos. During this conversation, we explored Ryan Companies’ tech evaluation process and the parameters they use to overcome tech fatigue by finding and cutting the solutions that aren’t solving anything. We also took a look at some of their big tech wins from the field and how Ryan Companies uses the results from those wins to achieve executive buy-in.
Ryan Companies is a national builder that utilizes cutting-edge construction technology to deliver a distinct and meaningful impact on every project, blending innovation with client-focused solutions. This approach ensures enhanced experiences, vibrant communities, and superior, safe buildings.
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To get the most out of your technology you have to do more than just use it, you have to build a culture around that technology that empowers innovation.
In this episode of Built Different, we met with the innovative leaders at DPR construction, director of strategic investments and partnerships, Kaushal Diwan, and west coast innovation lead, Josh DeStefano. During this conversation, we explored the impact of DPR's innovative community and how freeing up builders at the beginning of a project can help inspire executive leadership buy-in on the tools that work. We also explored the biggest misconceptions around technology and how you can identify the changemakers at your organization.
DPR Construction stands as an innovative, self-executing general contractor and construction management firm, expertly navigating the intricacies of sustainable, technologically advanced projects across various sectors. The scope of DPR’s work spans from extensive new builds to minor tenant enhancements and distinctive projects.
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Leveraging technology in construction can revolutionize your results, but integrating it seamlessly into your workflow is key. 🏗️
Join us on the latest episode of the Built Different podcast as we sit down with construction leaders from Layton Construction – construction manager Sean Farrell and senior VDC manager Randy Christiansen. We take an insider look at their innovative project at Vanderbilt University and explore how starting with tech at the foundational level can optimize outcomes. Plus, discover the immense value of fostering strong relationships in the construction community and how it can drive company-wide adoption of transformative tech solutions.
Established in 1953, Layton Construction is a top-tier builder, proudly boasting projects in all 50 states. Their enduring commitment? Elevating the construction industry by offering predictability in an unpredictable industry.
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If you’re building something, why would you not use a digital representation of that project from the very beginning? For Turner Construction, this is just common sense.
In this episode of Built Different, we flew over to Nashville Tennessee, to visit Turner Construction to see how they’ve ingrained technology into every step of their workflow. During our visit, we got the opportunity to chat with VDC regional manager, Gary Chapman and senior VDC manager Cole Milberger all about how they win more work by building trust both internally and externally. During the conversation, we got deep into how Turner uses digital representations of their sites and why you need to get tech involved at the ground floor to see the best results.
Turner is the largest domestic contractor in the United States, completing $12 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year.
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The construction industry isn’t going to die anytime soon, but there is a significant risk that if we don’t transform we won’t thrive.
In this episode of Built Different, Grant Hagen flew down to Sydney, Australia to sit down with CEO of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) Jon Davies and Autodesk’s industry strategy manager, Sumit Oberoi. During the episode, we turned our attention ahead to the future of construction, and why the industry as a whole must improve builders’ day-to-day if it wants to thrive and how tech plays a role in helping attract the next generation of builders.
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) represents industry leaders across Australia, ensuring builders are supported in delivering infrastructure to communities across the country. The ACA’s mission is to build a more sustainable and collaborative construction industry in Australia.
Autodesk is a construction software company specializing in helping the industry amplify the way that they build. From AutoCAD to Revit, Autodesk provides construction teams with a full suite of tools to help them create more awareness on their project allowing for broad collaboration across teams.
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Good tech is meant to augment and improve builders’ lives – not replace them.
In this episode of Built Different, we visited Choate Construction’s VDC office to chat with VDC director Todd Barrett and assistant project manager David Talley. During the conversation, we discussed the steps and elements needed to build a tech-forward company culture and how to tackle the challenge of quantifying successful tech adoption. More importantly, we went deep into how tech should only work to better builder experiences and never replace them.
Choate Construction is a 100% employee-owned and ENR top 400 construction company that executes projects from coast to coast. Choate’s builders are dedicated to forging lasting relationships through superb construction solutions that deliver exceptional results. Choate puts their people first and focuses on the innovations that improve their teams’ quality of life.
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The Built Different Podcast is back for season 3!
This season we took the show on the road, meeting teams in site trailers, offices and even a few podcast studios to discuss how the latest innovations are having an impact within their organizations.
To kick off the season, we visited Juneau Construction’s podcast studio and sat down with VDC manager Wilson Haworth and VP of operations Greg Cornwell to discuss what success looks like for new tech. From laser scanning to drone facade inspections, we shined a light on the tools Juneau is using for their biggest projects and how they’ve been able to separate the good from the bad.
Juneau Construction is a premiere builder of higher education facilities and multifamily buildings throughout the Southeast. Founded in 1997, Juneau boasts more than 185 employees with offices in Atlanta, Miami and Tampa. Among many of their large scale projects, Juneau taps the latest in reality capture technology to track progress, validate work and execute successfully on a wide variety of projects.
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The Built Different podcast is back!In season 3, Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta took the show on the road, meeting teams in site trailers, offices and even a few podcast studios to discuss how the latest innovations are having an impact within their organizations.This season, we’re introducing live streams to the mix to invite YOU to join the conversation. We’ll also provide show recaps for each episode in our new Built Different Download.Join us on August 7th as we continue this journey together.
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And that’s a wrap on season 2 of the Built Different podcast!
To end it with a bang we invited the rest of our guests back for a virtual roundtable to talk about how the industry has changed since recording their episodes 9 months ago and why not all tech is good tech for your business.
Part two of our special reunion episode features:
John Andres, director of technology at Andres Construction Technology
Jesse Jones, emerging technology manager at Swinerton
Patrick Scarpati, VDC manager at Harkins Builders
Anthony Chiaradonna, CIO at Consigli Construction
Nichole Carter, founder of ICWSAT
Cutler Knupp, managing director at Dysruptek
Ben Stocker, construction technologist at Skender
And don’t forget to register for our upcoming livestream Q&A with the hosts of Built Different on July 13th, 3PM CT! Register here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89950013/admin/
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Season 2 of the Built Different podcast is coming to a close.
And to wrap it up appropriately, we invited our guests back to share some of their most memorable moments and impactful learnings from the season, as well as just spend some time together and have a few laughs.
To make room for everyone, we broke the reunion roundtable discussions into two parts. In part one, we hone in on how the construction industry is steadily becoming more tech-forward and how builders can make the most of the changing times.
Part one of our special reunion episode features:
Todd Wyne, chief innovation officer at Rogers-O'Brien
Lauren Williams, application implementation manager at McCarthy
Nathan C. Wood, executive director at Construction Progress Coalition
Matt Daly, general manager at DroneDeploy
Hamzah Shanbari, director of innovation at Haskell
Evan Reilly, sr. tech strategist at Skanska
Anthony Hartke, VDC regional manager at Turner Construction
Stay tuned for part two and our upcoming season finale on July 13th!
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Tech can act as an accelerant in your company’s growth, but it can also amplify your problems instead of solving them.
In episode 12 of the Built Different podcast, DJ Phipps, strategic product consultant for Procore, and Jeff Sample, industry evangelist for Join, discussed the proliferation of tech in construction and how good company culture and efficient processes are crucial for successful adoption.
Procore is a construction software company that is dedicated to helping builders grow their business, protect their people and realize project success. For over 20 years, Procore has driven the construction industry forward by providing innovative solutions for owners, general contractors, specialty contractors and public agencies.
Join is a project delivery platform designed to help all stakeholders make better and faster decisions. Join’s software is used by contractors, owners and design teams throughout the construction lifecycle to gain real-time insight into cost data and forecasting, ensuring each project is finished successfully.
This episode was recorded at Procore’s 2022 Groundbreak conference.
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Are you prioritizing data consistency on your jobsite?
This means more than just capturing data on a regular basis, but rather ensuring everyone has easy access to the same data across your teams.
In episode 11 of Built Different, Anthony Chiaradonna, chief information officer for Consigli Construction, and Nathan C. Wood, founder of CPCoalition, discussed the power of good and consistent data, and why having all of your data in one easy-to-reach place can define the success of your tech tools.
Consigli Construction is a leading builder in Milford, Mass. with an over 100-year history of managing projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Since the very beginning, Consigli has delivered continued success on complex projects that bring a need for both creativity and innovative thinking.
The Construction Progress Coalition (CPCoalition) connects technology providers and AEC professionals to transform the way we build for the better. They push adoption of new technologies across the construction industry, helping construction experts unlock the power of digital transformation so that they can find success on their jobsites.
This episode was recorded at Procore’s 2022 Groundbreak conference.
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Are you getting the most out of your technology providers? Are they treating you like a true partner, or just another customer?
While a tech vendor can provide you with the tools, a true technology partner can ensure that you onboard and use those tools successfully.
In episode 10 of the Built Different Podcast, we spoke with Trevor Johnston, director of construction technology and Vladislav Grishaev, construction technology project manager, from XL Construction on the value of tech partnerships. We also learned how XL educates their builders and how relatively new tools like 360 cameras are becoming the industry standard for photo documentation.
For over 30 years, XL Construction has been a leading Northern California builder. Throughout their history, they have been committed to delivering high-quality products utilizing the latest in construction technology to make it happen.
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