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EP 62 Large-Scale Modular Construction w/ FullStack Modular Apr 02, 2024

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Roger Krulak is the President and Founder of FullStack Modular, a leading innovator in the design, manufacture, and construction of mid- and high-rise modular buildings in urban environments. Their approach is technology-driven, fully integrated, and highly efficient, allowing for the construction of complex projects faster, with less disruption, lower cost, higher quality, and a smaller carbon footprint. They focus on shaping the future of urban development through their innovative modular construction methods. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr FullStack Modular: Website: https://www.fullstackmodular.com/

EP 61 Automating Construction Layout w/ Dusty Robotics Mar 19, 2024

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Tessa Lau is Co-Founder and CEO of Dusty Robotics, a company that develops robot-powered tools for the modern construction workforce. Their flagship product, the FieldPrinter, automates the process of laying out construction plans directly onto job sites with high accuracy. This technology eliminates common errors associated with manual layout methods and improves efficiency and safety on construction sites. Dusty Robotics aims to modernize the construction industry by integrating automation into manual workflows, thereby increasing productivity and addressing challenges such as labor shortages and project delays. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Dusty Robotics: Website: https://www.dustyrobotics.com/

EP 60 Wood Fiber Insulation w/ TimberHP Mar 12, 2024

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Jason Todd is the Director of Building Science & Industry Support for TimberHP, a Maine-based company that specializes in manufacturing high-performing wood fiber insulation. Their products are made from renewable resources and are designed to be healthy for both people and the planet. TimberHP's insulation solutions are moisture-resistant, mold-resistant, and fire-resistant, offering superior properties to reduce heating and cooling loads. TimberHP is currently the only wood fiber insulation manufacturer in the United States. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr TimberHP: Website: https://www.timberhp.com/

EP 59 Robot-Built Panels w/ BotBuilt Mar 05, 2024

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Brent Wadas, a US Army veteran and CEO & Co-Founder of BotBuilt, leads a company that is revolutionizing the construction industry. By utilizing flexible robotic systems and advanced technology, BotBuilt improves efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Their process involves digitizing construction plans, building components to exact specifications, and delivering them on-site for assembly. This approach significantly reduces construction time, minimizes waste, and enhances quality control, making the construction process better, faster, safer, and more affordable. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr BotBuilt: Website: https://www.botbuilt.com/

EP 58 Ending Concrete Corrosion w/ Zirconia Feb 27, 2024

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Benjamin Cook is the CEO of Zirconia Inc, a pioneering company in advanced materials technology, specializing in Ceramic Surface Treatment coatings for concrete and steel. Their unique ceramic coating, which chemically bonds to surfaces at room temperature, provides unparalleled durability, corrosion resistance, and an indefinite lifespan. This innovation not only enhances the performance and longevity of infrastructure but also significantly reduces maintenance costs and carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Zirconia Inc: Website: https://zirconiainc.com/

EP 57 High Performance Mass Timber w/ New Energy Works Feb 20, 2024

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Jonathan Orpin is the Founder and CEO of New Energy Works, a company that specializes in designing and building custom high-performance wood structures. They focus on collaboration, high-craft, sustainability, longevity, and intent. Their services include timber framing, design and build, high-performance enclosures, and fine woodworks. They have over 30 years of experience in sustainable building and manufacturing, and they aim to deliver the best timber frames in the industry, with their craftspeople fabricating and raising the structures anywhere in the United States. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr New Energy Works: Website: https://newenergyworks.com/

EP 56 Next-Gen Modular Construction w/ Vantem Aug 24, 2023

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Chris Anderson serves as the CEO of Vantem, a pioneering prefab modular construction company with a mission to provide energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and affordable homes on a large scale. Through years of dedicated effort, Vantem has meticulously developed an impressive portfolio in South America and has seamlessly achieved code compliance, positioning the company for expansion into the US market. At the core of Vantem's innovative approach is their ceramic-based prefabricated panel, a fundamental building block that forms a streamlined modular construction system, challenging the conventional norms of the industry. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Vantem: Website: https://vantem.com/ Chris Anderson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-anderson-769744a3/

EP 55 Modular Construction w/ Offsite Dirt Jun 27, 2023

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Audree Grubesic, the Founder of Offsite Dirt, a construction media and event company, also serves as the owner of Modular Sure Site, a consulting construction company that fosters collaborations between traditional builders and land developers with a keen interest in offsite construction. With hands-on involvement in project management for their offsite ventures, Audree possesses invaluable practical knowledge. Throughout her extensive career spanning over 20 years, she has excelled in marketing, sales, new business development, and homebuilding. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Offsite Dirt: Website: https://www.offsitedirt.com/ Audree Grubesic: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreegrubesic/

EP 54 Addressing the Skilled Labor Shortage w/ Gement Jun 20, 2023

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Rebecca Rickwood is the Founder of Gement, a UK based company that helps promote career opportunities in the construction and building materials industries. Rebecca has a background in chemistry and is actively seeking an alternative to concrete through geopolymer research. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr Gement: Website: https://gement.co.uk/ Rebecca Rickwood: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-rickwood/

EP 53 Building a Digital Twin w/ PreFab Logic Jun 13, 2023

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Curtis Fletcher is the Co-Founder of PreFab Logic, a modular construction company that specializes in building information modeling (BIM) and digital twin software. Curtis has more than 30 years of experience in project planning and design in commercial and residential modular markets. Link to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Belinda_Carr PreFab Logic: Website: https://prefablogic.com/ Curtis Fletcher: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-fletcher/

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