Description

My guest on this episode is Brian Toppel of Toppel Consulting. Brian is the quintessential jack of all trades. His curiosity and willingness to learn every facet of the business has helped him forge strong relationships as he seeks to change the narrative of the construction industry.

00:00 - Intro - Brian’s road to construction

03:05 - pivoting to being the “man in the trailer”

• From field engineer to senior project manager
• Becoming a one-man show

07:21 - Rebuilding the construction workforce pipeline

• Using mixed reality for training
• 6 in 6

10:47 - The gap between labor and skilled labor

17:15 - Creating partnerships and cultivating relationships

• The need for being well-rounded and knowledgeable.

27:16 - How technology enhances the experience

• Making decisions based on experience

35:16 - The future of Toppel Consulting

38:37 - Outro