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S03 E05 - Layton Construction’s Sean Farrell and Randy Christiansen on building impactful relationships between tech and field Oct 02, 2023

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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.

S03 E04 – Turner Construction’s Gary Chapman and Cole Milberger on how to win more work through proactive tech implementation Sep 18, 2023

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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.

S03 E03 – The ACA’s Jon Davies and Autodesk’s Sumit Oberoi on how to attract the next generation of builders Sep 05, 2023

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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.

S03 E02 – Choate Construction’s Todd Barrett and David Talley on tech being an augmenter (not a replacer) for builders Aug 21, 2023

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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.

S03 E01 – Juneau Construction’s Wilson Haworth and Greg Cornwell on knowing when to adopt (or abandon) new tech Aug 07, 2023

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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.

Built Different Season 3 Premieres on August 7th | Trailer Aug 04, 2023

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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.

S02 E14 – Built Different Season 2 Reunion Part 2 Jul 05, 2023

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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/

S02 E13 – Built Different Season 2 Reunion Part 1 Jun 26, 2023

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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!

S02 E12 – Procore’s DJ Phipps and Join’s Jeff Sample on why tech is an accelerant for both good and bad Jun 12, 2023

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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.

S02 E11 – Consigli’s Anthony Chiaradonna and CPCoalition's Nathan C. Wood on why consistent data can define the success of your project May 30, 2023

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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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