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  • Value Systems: The Secret to Building a Legacy Firm with Eddie Jones - Jones Studio

    Value Systems: The Secret to Building a Legacy Firm with Eddie Jones - Jones Studio
    2025/08/19
    Eddie Jones shares his architectural journey, from his education to founding Jones Studio. He reflects on his early career and significant projects, including the St. Louis (now Arizona) Cardinals training facility and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art exhibit. Eddie discusses the Mariposa land port of entry project and the studio's growth. He provides insights into succession planning and transitioning roles within the studio, emphasizing his evolution from architect to business leader.
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    58 分
  • Saving Time in Construction with Technology with Lenny Joseph and Laci Jackson of Bidtracer

    Saving Time in Construction with Technology with Lenny Joseph and Laci Jackson of Bidtracer
    2025/08/12
    Lenny Joseph and Laci Jackson dive into their roles at Bidtracer, a leader in construction technology. Lenny shares his journey and the company's founding, contrasting corporate and entrepreneurial experiences. They discuss innovation challenges, skepticism towards software in construction, and balancing growth with innovation. The conversation also covers identifying valuable team members, personal connections, and Laci's career transition. Lenny addresses cybersecurity challenges and the impact of AI in construction, offering advice to his younger self.
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    1 時間 1 分
  • Flexibility in Work Structures is Essential for Modern Employees with Amanda Schneider - ThinkLab

    Flexibility in Work Structures is Essential for Modern Employees with Amanda Schneider - ThinkLab
    2025/08/05
    Amanda Schneider discusses her career journey and insights into the future of work. She highlights her transition to Sandow, effective hiring strategies, and insights from her TEDx talk and generational research. The episode covers the trust gap and challenges of hybrid work environments, emphasizing metrics, scorecards, and personal work preferences. Amanda also offers advice on adapting to cultural changes in workplace models, especially for extroverts and introverts in remote settings. The episode wraps up with ThinkLab insights, closing remarks, and encouragement to share the episode, touching on scaling a business and improving company technology.
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    45 分
  • AI & Automation: The Future of Engineering with Jesse Light - SML Consulting Structural & Forensic Engineers

    AI & Automation: The Future of Engineering with Jesse Light - SML Consulting Structural & Forensic Engineers
    2025/07/29
    Jesse Light shares his career journey in the AEC industry, emphasizing automation and software integration's role in enhancing efficiency and cost savings. The discussion includes AI applications developed with universities, examples of Power Automate use, and AI's return on investment. Jesse addresses recurring revenue models, file delivery optimization, and managing engineering fee structures and scope changes. The conversation explores AI's impact on employee roles, project searches, and detail management. Jesse highlights the importance of technology understanding and data centralization for business owners, addressing AI-related employee concerns and cybersecurity. Closing remarks encourage technology adoption and reflect on the podcast's mission.
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    1 時間 1 分
  • The Owner’s Toolset: Cost and Process Management Systems with Ian Parr - CCS International

    The Owner’s Toolset: Cost and Process Management Systems with Ian Parr - CCS International
    2025/07/15
    Ian Parr joins the conversation to share insights from his extensive background in construction and the founding of CCS International. He delves into growth strategies, emphasizing the distinction between cost management and estimating, and the integral role of the owner in successful construction projects. Ian discusses early project planning, cost savings, and risk management, illustrated through a senior facility project case study. The episode explores the development and application of Tenzing software, the evolution of construction technology, and the importance of cross-training and staffing. Ian reflects on his career, offering advice to his younger self, and shares final thoughts on business scaling.
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    54 分
  • Redefining Design-Build With An Architect-Led Mindset with James Trahan - 180 Degrees Inc.

    Redefining Design-Build With An Architect-Led Mindset with James Trahan - 180 Degrees Inc.
    2025/07/08
    Join James Trahan as he discusses his journey in architecture and founding 180 Degrees Inc. He shares insights on risk-taking, design-build challenges, and revenue goals. The conversation touches on community involvement, philanthropy, and lessons from recessions. James highlights managing risks in unique projects, aligning client expectations, and using innovative technologies for challenges. Dive into project selection, competitive bidding, and the demands of residential vs. commercial projects. Sustainability, material upcycling, and historical preservation are emphasized, alongside leveraging technology in construction. James offers advice for aspiring AEC professionals.
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    46 分
  • Find What You Love and You’ll Never Work a Day in Your Life with Walt Brown Jr. - Diversified Partners

    Find What You Love and You’ll Never Work a Day in Your Life with Walt Brown Jr. - Diversified Partners
    2025/07/01
    Walt Brown Jr. shares insights from his career journey, beginning with the impact of his first deal and the founding of Diversified Partners. He emphasizes the role of communication in business growth and the importance of building a strong team. The episode explores leveraging technology in commercial real estate, goal setting, and managing challenges in the AEC industry. Walt discusses the effects of the pandemic, the significance of training the next generation, and strategies for nurturing young talent. He also covers compensation strategies for retaining high performers, evaluating real estate investments, and measuring success. Reflecting on his experiences, Walt offers valuable advice for future leaders.
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    54 分
  • Maintaining Company Culture During Leadership Transition with Chris Kottra & Kami Farahmandpour - BTC

    Maintaining Company Culture During Leadership Transition with Chris Kottra & Kami Farahmandpour - BTC
    2025/06/24
    In this conversation, Justin Neagle and Will Foret speak with Kami Farahmandpour and Chris Kottra from Building Technology Consultants, Inc. (BTC) about their experiences in the engineering industry, the founding of BTC, and the importance of company culture, leadership transitions, and quality in their work. They discuss the challenges of hiring in a niche market, the significance of training for autonomy, and the role of litigation in honing expertise. The conversation also touches on reflections and advice for future leaders in the industry.
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    57 分