Beste MEP Life Podcasts (2024)

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Life in a Family Business - Part 2 with Bailee Hayden 19:31

6d ago19:31

19:31

For the next episode in his family series, Tim is joined by his daughter, Bailee Hayden. Bailee is a Clemson University alum exploring her career at an accounting firm, and she is determined to help pave a way for the family business to thrive with modern insights and strategy. Listen in as she discusses her life within a family business, and how i…

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The Power in Having Integrity and Courage 27:02

6d ago27:02

27:02

What does it take to build a lasting legacy in an industry that never sleeps? Peter Lehrer, a legendary name in construction, joins us in our latest episode to discuss. Tune in for Peter’s insights and experiences from decades spent in the industry, a conversation on the importance of the “human element” in every phase of a job, the current need fo…

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Cultivating an Innovative Mindset in Construction 36:03

27d ago36:03

36:03

How interconnected are the ideas of innovation and storytelling? In our latest episode, Danielle O’Connell of Skanska joins the podcast to shed some light on concepts like the practical side of using new tech for safer sites, the importance of continuous education on the job, the commonalities between construction and art, and the potential of AI (…

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How to Bring STEM into Construction 34:08

1M ago34:08

34:08

What’s the connection between STEM education and the trades? When it comes to recruiting the new generation, that connection may actually be crucial to the future of the industry. In this episode, Mike McCarthy of Design Communications, Ltd. joined the podcast and sparked an important discussion about the balance between creativity and practicality…

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Life in a Family Business - Part 1 with Tucker Hayden 20:53

1M ago20:53

20:53

Join Tim as he engages in a heartfelt conversation with his son, Tucker Hayden, to explore the dynamics of growing up in a family business. Together, they discuss topics such as decision-making, family ties, and the unique dynamics that come with building heritage. Don't forget to tune in next month to continue this fascinating series!…

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How to “Make It Your Own” in the Industry 39:41

2M ago39:41

39:41

There are many ways to get involved and carve out your ideal career in the AEC industry. Where do you begin? In our latest episode, Chris Ryan of Ryan Studio, LLC joins the podcast to discuss the best ways to foster an environment of collaboration across teams, how to reconcile the different perspectives between architects and owners, the reality o…

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Hermanos Koumori: Hi-Tech Nomads, Mexican Culture and Post Running High 1:23:17

2M ago1:23:17

1:23:17

On episode 93 of the podcast, I'm back with Hermanos Koumori founders Alex Leon and Alex Sandler, as well as Emiliano Hernandez. We dive into how Alex and Alex met, the beginnings of the brand and how it evolved into running. The has a unique design aesthetic and is rare in that it's brought Mexican running culture to the global stage. They share o…

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A Day in the Life of Precon 22:29

2M ago22:29

22:29

It’s a common misconception that precon is solely a numbers-and-computers industry. How do we get the word out that in reality, it’s far more complex and full of opportunities? Live from Advancing Preconstruction 2024, Ryan Diekemper of Poettker Construction joins the podcast to spark a conversation about the many different options you have in a pr…

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The Importance of Acknowledging Mistakes 18:39

2M ago18:39

18:39

Is failure something to be avoided at all costs—or is it vital to growth? In this episode, recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2024, Manasi Pitkar joins the podcast to discuss the “next big thing” in construction technology, how to make the best case for tearing down data siloes, the hurdles of time, talent, and escalation that are facing pr…

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There’s No “Quick Fix” to Develop New Skills 18:26

2M ago18:26

18:26

What’s the key to achieving a relevant, active, and connected career in the industry? The answer lies in your own level of commitment. Live from Advancing Preconstruction 2024, Wes Mayes of The Brandt Companies joins the podcast to discuss the importance of networking, the ways we’re seeing prefabrication and preconstruction overlap with each other…

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Standing Out in Sales with Kevin Kilgallen 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

Join Tim as he discusses interworking of the sales trade with Kevin Kilgallen. Kevin is the President at Mid Atlantic Machinery, Inc., which is a machine tool distributor to manufacturing businesses on behalf of industrial machine corporations such as Trumpf, Hornet, and more. In this episode, Kevin gives valuable advice for those exploring sales a…

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The Difference Between Information and Data 22:29

3M ago22:29

22:29

We’re in a new era of construction—does that imply a new era of data management, as well? Live at Advancing Preconstruction 2024, Darrell Torres of Irvine Company joins the podcast to discuss the balance between ambition and “keeping it simple,” the power of data management platforms to set companies apart from their competitors, and the most effec…

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AI is What BIM Used to Be 24:27

3M ago24:27

24:27

What does it mean when a new tech sweeps the industry? Times are changing, but the way we interact with technology on a wider scale seems to be similar. Live from Advancing Preconstruction 2024, Devin Sherman joins the podcast to discuss the way AI is received in construction, the riskiness involved in preconstruction startups, and how to utilize n…

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Break Down Data Siloes by Future-Proofing 31:50

3M ago31:50

31:50

How can we be sure we’re collecting “the right” data to drive future success? The secret lies in when (and how) we gather that data in the first place. Live from Advancing Preconstruction 2024, Will Lehrmann of Procore Technologies joins the podcast to break down the best ways to prevent data siloes, the ongoing issue of worker safety in constructi…

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Estimating and Preconstruction Aren’t Synonyms 28:23

3M ago28:23

28:23

Live from Advancing Preconstruction 2024, Steve Dell’Orto of ConCntric joins the podcast to discuss some of the most common misconceptions surrounding precon, how top-of-the-line technology truly benefits those who are the backbone of the construction industry, and how a resistance to change can be reframed towards a desire to be a champion of inno…

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You Can “Trip and Fall” Your Way into the Industry 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

The younger generation may be full of people who would shine as construction professionals—what if they just don’t know it yet? When it comes to considering the trades as a viable profession, a huge factor tends to be whether you “see yourself” there. In this episode, Colleen Martindale of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. shares her experience as …

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What is Intelligence Augmentation? 34:28

3M ago34:28

34:28

Construction: is it only slow to innovate due to tradition, or is there another conversation to be had? In this episode, Sarah Buchner joins the podcast to discuss the industry’s outlook on new technology, the difference between AI and “IA,” how to leverage artificial intelligence as a tool in your career, the worldwide issue of construction data i…

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Workers' Comp from Beginning to End with Jess Dantice 32:01

3M ago32:01

32:01

Join Tim as he discusses workers' compensation with Zenjuries CEO Jess Dantice. Workers' compensation can be a daunting topic, but knowing some trade advice can ease the minds of business owners everywhere! Listen in as Jess breaks down his thoughts on modern workers' compensation, and how he suggests companies navigate it. Don't forget to subscrib…

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Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day 35:52

3M ago35:52

35:52

What’s the best process of leveraging your software to its fullest potential? How do stakeholder communication and project transformations fit in? In this episode, delve into Adrian Mangan's Advance Steel-centric YouTube channel, the impacts he's observed since its launch, and his ultimate goal in sharing knowledge about both Advance Steel and its …

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The World is in 3D, Not 2D 22:38

4M ago22:38

22:38

If the world is in 3 dimensions, and we think in 3 dimensions, why would we work in only 2? Join Todd and guest Jonathan Jasinski as they unpack the inherent advantages of BIM, how Advance Steel and its GRAITEC PowerPack have benefited the production at Mezzanines By Design, some of the best ways to navigate the stakeholder sign-off process, and mu…

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From Concrete to Code 33:18

4M ago33:18

33:18

Technology stacks are transforming the construction industry. In the years to come, what benefits in decision-making and project efficiency might we see from this transformation? Join Todd and guest Edward Garcia for an in-depth conversation on traditional vs. transformative methods, how to foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability, …

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AI Should be Field-First 45:41

4M ago45:41

45:41

As AR and AI continue to sweep the construction industry, what are some of the best and most proven ways to leverage this enigmatic technology? Could it, in fact, help us address some of the largest and most persistent pain points of the industry at large? Join Todd and guest NK Chaitanya as they discuss the connection between data and AI, NK’s com…

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Salting the Horse 47:32

4M ago47:32

47:32

Where do most training programs fall short? The answer may lie in the way we’ve been approaching the subject of training at large. Straight from GRAITEC Innovate2Build with Amy Powell of Well Works, this episode takes a closer look at what it means to truly and effectively train workers, how to support the “learning transfer” in every stage of trai…

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Build in Time to Learn 24:05

4M ago24:05

24:05

Now that prefabrication is taking off, we’re looking for ways to make it a seamless process. Is there yet a “perfect software” that has everything you need for a prefab project? Often, we don’t streamline our workflows until something raises the alarm bells. In this episode from Advancing Prefabrication 2024, we sit down with Chris Fischer to discu…

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"Better Before Bigger" with Ben Boulware 29:34

4M ago29:34

29:34

Join Tim as he sits down with Ben Boulware, co-owner at The Junkyard, to discuss small business, goals, and what it means to be "better before bigger." Don't forget subscribe and tune in for our May discussion!You can find Ben on social media @benboulware!Visit The Junkyard @TheJunkyardFitness or online at www.thejunkyardfitness.com…

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Prefab's Critical Trifecta 32:46

4M ago32:46

32:46

Prefab has demonstrated itself to be a valuable addition to the construction industry, but there’s still some pushback against it. When we’re certain of the benefit of new processes, we just need to be persistent. As they say, “the proof is in the pudding.” In this episode, Mike Barrett of CRB joins us to discuss how the cumulative successes of pre…

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Innovation Isn't Just Hardware and Software 29:20

4M ago29:20

29:20

The productization of prefab will be a tricky and incremental process. Can we still bring our creativity to the table when there are so many unknowns? In this episode, Todd Mustard joins us at Advancing Prefabrication 2024 and sparks a discussion about repurposing supply chains, the power of BI dashboards, and growing widespread interest in IBEW Lo…

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Bringing Certainty to the Project Team 22:26

5M ago22:26

22:26

Depending on how you look at them, AI and prefabrication in construction can be time-saving game changers or tools of disruption. Paul Sweeney joined us at Advancing Prefab 2024 to discuss the substantial shifts in mindset around prefabrication as a whole, how to look at the past to prepare for the future, the positive aspects of newer technology, …

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Clear the Air About Your Team’s Pain Points 31:58

5M ago31:58

31:58

A solid management team is foundational to the success of your company. When you come to management with a request or idea, whether they listen or not will inform how you interact with your job as a whole. In this episode from Advancing Prefab 2024, Chris Traugh joins us to discuss the importance of morale, the exciting future of productization, an…

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The Importance of Reliable Methods 32:15

5M ago32:15

32:15

Transparency is often key to the success of a project. When you bring in something newer, like prefabrication, harmony and communication between teams is essential. Join host Todd and guest Steve Houston as they discuss how to combat inertia, the current inefficiencies of the construction industry, and what “works” compared to what’s “always been d…

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It's Too Easy to Make Money Playing Video Games 25:52

5M ago25:52

25:52

The great Dave Cooper joined us at Advancing Prefab 2024. He brought plenty of energy and hard facts about the industry. Namely, there is a cool-factor with jobs when you're young. If you can go home and show off the unique things you're doing and building in a career, it's going to be a draw for the next generation. Once you have people on board, …

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44. Oscars nominee, “Island in Between” documentary on Taiwan: S. Leo Chiang (Director) 42:36

5M ago42:36

42:36

This was the first Academy Awards nomination for a documentary from Taiwan. “Island in Between”《金門》was a nominee for Best Documentary Short at the 2024 Academy Awards. In this 19-minute documentary, we see Kinmen (Quemoy) through the lens of filmmaker S. Leo Chiang (江松長) and the diverse cast of characters he meets there. Kinmen - made of a set of i…

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Every Project is a Unique Snowflake 36:29

5M ago36:29

36:29

Each and every building is indeed one of a kind, but in truth, not everything needs to be that special. UMC's Ryan Hoggatt worked on a project one time that had two almost identical buildings but a bathroom on the bottom floor of each had a different center point. His point with the story here is that the subtle differences between buildings and pr…

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Everyone is Reaching for a Better Way to Work 31:18

5M ago31:18

31:18

In this episode from Advancing Prefab 2024, we see how often buildings are simply means to an end for bog companies. A pharmaceutical company makes molecules that make people better, and they just happen to need a building to do that. Later we delve into market dynamics, focusing on the data center space, where big manufacturers and clients are pus…

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The Topic of Continuous Improvement with Mark Rose-Innes 23:36

5M ago23:36

23:36

Join Tim as he sits down with Mark Rose-Innes to discuss business, operations, and continuous improvement. Let's dive deeper into the meaning of continuous improvement, and how leaders can implement it in their business operations.Don't forget to subscribe and tune in for our April discussion!Von Tim Hayden

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How to Practice Continuous Improvement 29:17

5M ago29:17

29:17

Work shouldn't be wasteful and work shouldn't be burdensome. Robert Penney says that anyone who has stopped liking their work can find joy in it again through better communication, process improvement, and keeping a pulse on the latest industry best practices. Building skills looks different for everyone and the path towards enjoying your work agai…

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How To Have A Shot At Prefab 24:24

5M ago24:24

24:24

Offsite facilities are opening up everywhere. Everyone wants a shot at getting prefab 'right' and growing the industry into the massive potential that we know is there. Will the backbone of the industry still remain in hardware or are currents shifting towards software? Anthony Montesano is a solution sales manager at StrucSoft. He is a seasoned ve…

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43. Ukraine War, 2 Years - Citizen Diplomacy with Alex Khomenko (Taiwan Stands with Ukraine) 31:15

5M ago31:15

31:15

Alex Khomenko is the organizer of Taiwan Stands with Ukraine 台灣烏克蘭陣線. We talk about conducting citizen diplomacy at a time of war, Taiwan’s humanitarian aid to Ukraine and public donations that amounted to the sending of power generators and ambulances, Taiwan and Ukraine relations, and the internal politics the Ukrainian government may be facing a…

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Prefab Sees a Boost from AI 30:03

6M ago30:03

30:03

Back again from Advancing Prefab comes Amr Raafat and Stuart Meurer. Each year, these two take a longitudinal look at how the field of prefab has changed over time. The big topic this year? AI, naturally. A unique angle came from our conversation because their company Windover Construction used AI to assist in projects and were able to verify that …

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How to Build the Las Vegas Sphere 47:28

6M ago47:28

47:28

How do you build something that's never been tried before? How do you model something that's never been modeled before? If you're looking for the answer to those questions, Alain Michalak is your guy. He brings the "there must be a way" mindset to every project - including the Las Vegas Sphere. This episode is rich with advice for challenging the w…

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AI Makes Its Construction Debut 38:32

6M ago38:32

38:32

AI has already become integral in society. How is it affecting the construction industry—and what do we see as its long-term effects? Join host Todd and guest Patrick Murphy as they discuss generative AI in construction, the journey from congressman to construction startup founder, how Togal.AI addresses expectations and misconceptions about artifi…

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Sean Hotchkiss: Reconnecting, Exploring the Mother-wound and Lineage of menswork 1:44:02

6M ago1:44:02

1:44:02

On this episode I reconnect with Sean Hotchkiss, as we started Into the Well together back in 2019. Over the years we've been on parallel journeys, finding similar wisdom and teachings along the way. We dive into these experiences, the nuances of menswork, the neglected but important Mother-wound exploration and share some laughs around our follies…

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“Better Starts Here” with William Kenley 21:45

6M ago21:45

21:45

For our February session, Tim discusses exceptionalism with AnMed CEO William Kenley. What is exceptionalism, and how can leaders implement it to connect with those around them? Give this session a listen, and let us know your thoughts! Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for our next episode in March!…

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Do Cyborgs Take Sick Days? 34:10

6M ago34:10

34:10

Perhaps we will soon find out. Workers who use smart powered suits like those made by German Bionics often have a better quality of life. People who once came home and iced their back for hours now have time to play with the kids or pursue hobbies. People even take fewer sick days from being in pain. From the company side, there is a reduction in w…

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Sam Parsons: A Mind Reset, Outrunning Fear and Olympic Goals 1:21:56

6M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

The first guest of season 3 is Sam Parsons. Co-founder and creative force behind Tinman Elite, professional runner and Olympic hopeful. Sam comes on and shares about some of the fears and challenges of 2023, how he's shifting his mindset and going all-in for 2024 and his dreams. We also dive into the creative process of Tinman Elite, designing prod…

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