Shows
hiaTony Pan Has Big Hopes for Clean HydrogenThe entrepreneur, inventor and co-founder of Modern Hydrogen talks pyrolysis, carbon capture – and what he wishes he’d done differently in college.
2024-12-2034 min
hiaSeth Torma and Ron Williams on the Olympian Efforts to Prepare LA for ‘28Jacobs experts discuss the past and future Games, express transit lanes, The Dodgers, and a bit of ‘80s nostalgia.
2024-12-0640 min
hiaAlicia McConnell and John Zuleger on the Evolution of UAVs for Bridge InspectionsIn the Critical Path podcast’s first-ever visual episode, two UAV experts with Rawlins Infra Consult update ENR on the latest and greatest in drone-driven bridge inspections.
2024-11-2638 min
hiaTommy Lindstroth Talks Automating and Facilitating ESG Metrics For Construction ProjectsENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to the founder of Green Badger about LEED, SaaS and the LA Olympics.
2024-11-1435 min
hiaA Conversation with ENR Legend Jan TuchmanENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders interview one of their own – the former ENR editor-in-chief – in a retrospective of her groundbreaking, adventure-filled career.
2024-10-3140 min
hiaPaul Au and Ryan Louie on Tech-ing Up a New Terminal in San FranciscoRosendin’s Au and SFO’s Louie discuss the challenges of building high-tech networks into the $2.4B Harvey Milk Terminal 1.
2024-10-1635 min
hiaMaj. Gen. Michael Walsh on Army Corps’ Disaster Response StrategiesENR Editor Aileen Cho talks with the retired Army Corps veteran about his experiences with post-disaster responses and water-related risks, including after Superstorm Sandy.
2024-09-0327 min
hiaCrunch Co-Founders See the Future of Construction Document ReviewJosh Levy and Trent Miskelly are out to disrupt document review in construction after founding artificial intelligence-powered Document Crunch. Jeff Yoders crunches the words with these entrepreneurs in a tech talk on the ENR Critical Path podcast.
2024-08-2733 min
hiaAutodesk’s Amy Bunszel Talks BIM, GIS, AI and Big DataAutodesk Executive Vice President of Architecture Engineering and Construction Amy Bunszel talks with Jeff Yoders at the ESRI user conference and fills us in about Autodesk’s evolving partnership with GIS provider Esri, what big data and AI mean for their users and what AEC can learn from the world of mechanical design. She also has encouraging words for women in construction and technology.
2024-07-3117 min
hiaMike Culmo Knows His ABCs (Accelerated Bridge Construction)ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to the chief bridge engineer with CHA Consulting about ABC and sniffing out new bridge technologies from around the world (inspiring Jeff to sing).
2024-07-2539 min
hiaBrian Kelly on California High-Speed Rail ProgressENR’s Aileen Cho talks with the outgoing CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority about winning hearts and minds (and settling lawsuits).Watch condensed interview here.
2024-07-0929 min
hiaDewberry’s David Dickson on Improving Safety Culture Across JobsitesDavid Dickson, associate vice president of health, safety and environment at Dewberry, based in Orlando, Florida, has led the transformation of the company’s safety program by cultivating a culture of safety on and off jobsites. In this interview, he tells ENR senior editor Emell Adolphus and southeast editor Derek Lacey how he did it.
2024-07-0333 min
hiaProcore’s Kris Lengieza Talks AI, Big DataProcore’s technology evangelist, Kris Lengieza, joins Jeff Yoders to talk big data in construction, how artificial intelligence is already changing processes, its future potential and how he went from a construcution technologist at Stiles and the Weitz Co. to his role at platform provider Procore.
2024-06-1733 min
hiaMichael Drunsic is Bullish on Offshore WindMichael Drunsic is responsible for coordinating WSP’s services to the offshore wind industry. This experienced project manager talks to Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about offshore wind’s potential, the technology, itself, and how it differs from onshore wind energy generation.
2024-06-0138 min
hiaLaura Mason on Amtrak's Construction HeydayThe railroad’s capital delivery EVP fills ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders in on its transformational plans. This kicks off an ongoing ENR series on the “golden age” of Amtrak.
2024-05-2137 min
hiaInnovative Transformational Technology to Address a Looming Global CrisisWe discuss never-before shared smart water technology data results. Learn about the water loss prevention market, with a focus on how AI is changing the game and leave the podcast with a solid understanding of both the technology and what it can do to combat loss prevention. Sponsored by: Oldcastle Infrastructure
2024-04-2626 min
hiaBarritt Lovelace on How Technology Meets History Via a Bridge Digital TwinENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk with Collins Engineers’ Lovelace about how drones and AI are being used to maintain the historic Robert Street Bridge in St. Paul, Minn.
2024-04-1625 min
hiaKatie Coulson Discusses Bringing More Women into the Construction IndustryMarking Women’s History Month, ENR Editor Aileen Cho talks with Coulson about mentoring, diversity and inclusion.
2024-03-1330 min
hiaTerry Hynes On The Future of U.S. High-Speed RailENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with a transportation lawyer about the past, present and future state of HSR in America and what could be done to speed progress.
2024-02-2930 min
hiaBurcin Kaplanoglu Explains the Construction AI RevolutionJeff Yoders and Aileen Cho discuss artificial intelligence in construction and society at large with Burcin Kaplanoglu, Oracle vice president and leader of the company’s Innovation Lab, who also is Critical Path’s first returning guest.
2024-02-1241 min
hiaRobert Wood on Rebuilding a Collapsed Dock at the Port of BeaumontENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to the McCarthy Cos. project manager on how a team dealt with nearly zero-vision conditions underwater at the Texas site to remove old concrete and steel—with the help of a robot vessel named Little Dude. For more on port reconstruction...
2024-01-2932 min
hiaSkanska’s Bryan Northrop Brings Science to Life in BostonSkanska Executive Vice President Bryan Northrop has seen the evolution of Boston’s life sciences and pharmaceutical market and solved some of most challenging preconstruction and renovation problems over more than 20 years of projects in New England. He talks with Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about what clients want and need in this growing and competitive market.
2024-01-1941 min
hiaTrunk Tools CEO Sarah Buchner Talks AI, CarpentryTrunk Tools Founder and CEO Sarah Buchner talks to Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho about growing up in the trades, working her way through the worlds of Fintech and Contech startups, the psychology of construction jobsites, making an AI that’s responsive to requests from the field and even a little bit about Oktoberfest in Munich. Prost!
2023-12-2933 min
hiaMaj. Gen. Gregg Martin on Mental Illness AwarenessENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to the ENR 2003 Award of Excellence recipient about his new mission to help others struggling with mental health issues.
2023-12-2242 min
hiaEarth Matters: Episode 2-Energy Transition Workforce BuildsAs markets shift toward less carbon-intensive energy production, workforce development efforts are intensifying to ensure there are enough craft workers with skillsets necessary to build infrastructure critical to a more sustainable future. Leaders interviewed by Environment and Policy Senior Editor Pam McFarland in this episode include Heidi Binko, co-founder and executive director of The Just Transition Fund (pictured). Earth Matters, Special installments in ENR’s Critical Path podcast taking a deep dive at the intersection of construction and climate change.
2023-12-1120 min
hiaEarth Matters: Episode 1-Port of Long Beach’s Net-Zero GoalsIn the first episode of Earth Matters, ENR's new climate change podcast series, Senior Editor Aileen Cho talks to execs at the Port of Long Beach and its tenant Long Beach Container Terminal—including Heather Tomley, port managing director of planning and environmental affairs (pictured)—to find out how they are making their infrastructure as green as possible. Earth Matters, Special installments in ENR’s Critical Path podcast taking a deep dive at the intersection of construction and climate change.
2023-11-1731 min
hiaDumpster-Diving for Data With Michael ZeppieriSkanska Vice President of Emerging Technology Michael Zeppieri talks to ENR Associate Technology Editor Jeff Yoders about the mountains of project information contractors are dealing with today, the implementation of the new PDX Airport roof, dumpster-diving for data and his experience in the U.S. Army, Boeing and MIT.
2023-11-0335 min
hiaErin Brenneman on Pursuing an Engineering CareerENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with an up-and-coming engineer currently garnering bridge experience with Modjeski and Masters.
2023-10-2025 min
hiaPeter Gertler on the “inflection point” for rail and transitENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to HNTB’s senior vice president about the renaissance of rail travel—and the project delivery challenges that come with it.
2023-09-2935 min
hiaBuilding a transformative $1.5B airport terminal in Kansas CityENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with Mark Goodwin, Geoff Stricker and Justin Meyer (pictured) about how a vital project got built on time and budget while exceeding diversity goals.
2023-09-2139 min
hiaA Special Roving Podcast at FutureTech ‘23ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders interviewed attendees of ENR’s FutureTech, including Lisa Kelly of EarthCam, during a lively cocktail hour.
2023-08-3113 min
hiaEric Keen on the past, present and future of transportationENR Transportation Editor Aileen Cho talks (and reminisces) with the CEO of HDR, a longtime transportation leader, about the industry and the company's vision moving forward.
2023-08-1540 min
hiaChatting With a Caltrans CoupleENR Transportation Editor Aileen Cho interviews Marco and Christina Ruano about their courtship, construction, claims and other Caltrans adventures.
2023-07-2535 min
hiaIngrid Merriwether on “insuring” success for diverse contractorsAileen Cho and Jeff Yoders interview the president of an insurance brokerage about fostering success for both major agencies and small contractors.
2023-07-1240 min
hiaA Special Roving Podcast from AOE 2023ENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders roamed the Edison Ballroom for the second annual Newsmakers/Best of the Best roving podcast with honorees past and present, such as Sam Hassoun.
2023-06-2719 min
hiaOracle's Mark Webster Talks Security, Construction TechMark Webster, senior vice president and general manager of Oracle Construction, talks to Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about security certifications such as FedRAMP, the history of Primavera P6 and artificial intelligence for construction.
2023-06-0739 min
hiaKumar Parakala Talks Digital InnovationKumar Parakala, president of GHD Digital, talks to ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about how contractors and design firms can advance technologically to improve their success in an increasingly digital world. As architects and engineers return to the office post-COVID, digital transformation is a must, not an option.
2023-05-2341 min
hiaPassing the Education Design Baton at QKAMark Quattrocchi started Quattrocchi Kwok Architects in a spare bedroom after graduating from Berkeley. The firm has grown to become a leader in K-12 education design and Quattrocchi’s mentee, Aaron Jobson, was recently named president and CEO of the company. Quattrocchi and Jobson discuss how the education market is changing, the needs of modern school districts, and how to plan for an architecture firm’s with ENR Associate Technology Editor Jeff Yoders.
2023-05-0937 min
hiaRene Morkos on “construction optioneering”The founder of ALICE Technologies talks with ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about optimizing project schedules, tough love from Stanford professors and his experience with construction around the world.
2023-04-2137 min
hiaLIFTbuild’s Joe Benvenuto Talks Exchange, Top-Down ConstructionWith the delivery of Exchange, a $64.6-million residential project in downtown Detroit, LIFTbuild has demonstrated the viability of its top-down construction approach. LIFTbuild Chief Operating Officer Joe Benvenuto talks with Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho about strand jacks, the 15 different patents for top-down construction and manufacturing-in-construction processes that LIFTbuild holds and what comes next for this vertical construction delivery innovation.
2023-04-0427 min
hiaArup’s Experts Talk EV TransitionArup Senior Geospatial Analyst Samantha Lustado and Associate Principal and Americas East Transportation Decarbonization Leader Kate Fichter discuss the many issues surrounding infrastructure and the transition to electric vehicles such as the various community needs for charging in places as far flung as Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, range anxiety , electrical generation and transmission and even their own experiences driving in Boston, LA and the diverse communities in both, as well as in between them. ENR Senior Transportation Editor Aileen Cho and Associate Technology Editor Jeff Yoders add their own perspectives about growing up in LA and Pittsburgh, respectively, and the...
2023-03-0638 min
hiaScott Hendrickson Helps Burns & McDonnell Embrace New TechnologiesEmbracing robotics, new energy generation and delivery technologies and design innovation is all in a day’s work for Scott Hendrickson, director of construction technology and innovation at Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City.
2023-02-1027 min
hiaRoving Podcast at Transportation Research BoardSenior Transportation Editor Aileen Cho talked to WsDOT secretary Roger Millar and three of his peers at TRB.
2023-02-0609 min
hiaTina Millan on the evolution of aviationThe TRC aviation director talks about the intersection with energy, and mentoring other women.
2023-01-2634 min
hiaTracking Progress With Buildots Co-Founder Aviv LeiboviciENR Associate Technology Editor Jeff Yoders talks to Buildots Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Aviv Leibovici about artificial intelligence in construction, the startup environment in 2023 and even his time in the Israeli Defense Force’s prestigious Talpiot program.
2023-01-2628 min
hiaGreg and Keith Bentley on the Future of Digital Twins and Project DataENR’s Deputy Editor for News & Technology Jeff Rubenstone talks to Bentley System’s CEO Greg Bentley and CTO Keith Bentley about new developments in the software giant’s digital twin platforms.
2023-01-1330 min
hia4 Critical New Year's Resolutions for AEC FirmsThe new year is a time for reflection, assessment, and change for many organizations. In this podcast, we'll explore and discuss the four critical resolutions AEC firms need to consider for success in 2023. Sponsored by: Bentley
2023-01-0620 min
hiaUnderstanding Transportation Vulnerabilities and Resilience Through a Digital TwinAn Atkins resiliency expert and North Carolina DOT hydraulics design engineer explain how a digital twin helped NCDOT assess vulnerabilities to continued growth and future climate change to help make a 200-mile corridor more resilient. Sponsored by: Atkins
2022-12-1923 min
hiaThe Rev. Larry Bullock on the state of diversity and inclusion in constructionENR editors Aileen Cho and Emell Adolphus chat with the leader of the US Minority Contractors Association.
2022-12-1443 min
hiaVHB’s Carol Lurie on the evolution of sustainable airportsENR Senior Transportation Editor Aileen Cho takes a catchup flight with a longtime aviation friend.
2022-12-0626 min
hiaDecarbonomics: Making carbon visible in the built environment with data and technologyBuildings make up 40% of global emissions. Hear how Atkins helps clients with their existing buildings by making carbon visible and creating a roadmap to help them reduce energy usage and reach their carbon net zero goals. Sponsored by: Atkins
2022-11-0127 min
hiaWanda Martinez on the journey of transforming a W/MBE into a prime contractorENR Editor Aileen Cho talks with a construction veteran about her experiences as a woman, a Latinx and a small business owner.
2022-10-1833 min
hiaSam Hassoun on Eliminating Disputes in Construction ProjectsAileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to a 2019 ENR Newsmaker about being an ambassador for the industry – and the holy grail of not just resolving, but eliminating project claims and disputes.
2022-09-2133 min
hiaRoz Buick Prepares Oracle for the Data RevelationRosalind “Roz” Buick, senior vice president of construction and engineering strategy at Oracle, talks with Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho about how better project data is changing how contractors perform their work and how the data revolution she’s been a witness and an advocate for has changed other industries in her 25 years in the technology sector. Roz also talks about growing up in her native New Zealand.
2022-09-1939 min
hia2022 FutureTech ConferenceIn another special roving podcast, ENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talked to attendees of the 2022 FutureTech conference in San Francisco, including FHWA senior construction engineer David Unkefer.
2022-09-0814 min
hiaAnthony Fasano On How Engineers Could Save the WorldENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to author, coach and TED talker Anthony Fasano about recruiting, mentoring and retaining engineering talent. Sponsored by: Big Ass Fans
2022-08-0937 min
hiaCynthia P. Kracauer on the legacy of women architectsENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talked to the leader of the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation on International Women in Engineering Day.
2022-08-0836 min
hiaBUILT Robotics’ Gaurav Kikani Talks Equipment, AutonomyENR Editors Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho discuss autonomous equipment, the future of work and how technology such as robots and geofencing are helping major EPC contractors today with BUILT Robotics Vice President Gaurav Kikani.
2022-07-2931 min
hiaJennifer Price on what it takes to succeed, mentor and inspire in the A/E/C industryENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with the newly appointed U.S. managing director for Buro Happold.
2022-07-1537 min
hiaLisa Washington on the evolution of alternative project deliveryENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with DBIA’s leader and former ENR newsmaker.
2022-06-3027 min
hiaRon Williams, SVP and General Manager for Jacobs, Buildings and Infrastructure, AmericasElectric vehicles are poised to accelerate the U.S. energy transition, but can the nation’s energy grid afford to go all in on electric? In this interview, Williams discusses a new EV charging system rollout in Detroit, challenges facing public infrastructure work, and how Jacobs’ ESG goals translates to projects. Hosted by Aileen Cho, Senior Editor, Transportation, and Emell Derra Adolphus, Senior Editor, Surveys and Rankings.
2022-06-2731 min
hiaRoohi Toosi on his journey from Iranian immigrant to groundwater guruSenior Editor Aileen Cho talks to the engineering director of A-Tech about his serendipitous journey through the industry.
2022-06-1024 min
hiaMario RodriguezMario Rodriguez discusses how to create award-winning airports and better communities.
2022-05-3139 min
hiaGreg JohnsonTransportation veteran Greg Johnson discusses a first-of-its-kind bi-state Interstate bridge program.
2022-05-2425 min
hiaBurcin KaplanogluWhile attending the grand opening of Oracle’s Innovation Lab in Deerfield, Ill., ENR Technology Editor Jeff Yoders talks with Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu—the co-founder of Oracle’s new facility—in a lively discussion about the challenges and issues surrounding technology in the construction industry.
2022-05-1618 min
hiaBreaking New Ground in Data Centers with Solar ConstructionData center owners are increasingly seeking sustainable solutions for their facilities. PCL Construction experts share the role of solar power in building data centers of the future, and the benefits of their combined sector experience. Sponsored by: PCL Construction
2022-05-0209 min
hiaSam Mann on turning trauma into triumphENR Executive Editor Jan Tuchman and Senior Editor Aileen Cho talk to Mann about his journey from refugee camp in Thailand to construction executive in America.
2022-04-0432 min
hiaCarlos Braceras, on never getting “there.”ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to Utah DOT leader about innovation, leadership and IIJA.
2022-03-2141 min
hiaRichard Korman on ‘The Verdict’ storyENR Transportation Editor Aileen Cho interviews her longtime colleague Richard Korman, who authored a compelling story of tragedy, trials and an asphalt contractor.Read the story here.
2022-02-2220 min
hiaGerry SalontaiENR Senior Transportation Editor Aileen Cho chats with former Kleinfelder leader Gerry Salontai about his new venture to save the world.
2022-02-1727 min
hiaDr. Scott AriasDr. Scott Arias is a veteran who overcame a motorcycle accident that took his left leg and getting injured in Iraq to create Ace Consulting, a now $15-million company that helps contractors meet owner requirements, especially on government and military projects. He speaks with Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about how he grew his business, his passion for teaching and how his personal faith helped him get through the most difficult times.
2022-02-0439 min
hiaKenneth B. CantyConstruction veteran Ken Canty speaks candidly about racism—as well as his love for the industry—with ENR editors Aileen Cho and Scott Judy.
2022-01-1936 min
hiaMaria LehmanENR Editor-in-Chief Jan Tuchman and Senior Transportation Editor Aileen Cho talk to the incoming president of ASCE, one of the world’s largest engineering societies, about the $1-trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, her day job as GHD’s Infrastructure Market Leader and encouraging more diversity in the industry.
2022-01-0336 min
hiaColby ManwaringJeff Yoders and Aileen Cho discuss the water challenges and opportunities engineers and contractors face with Innovyze CEO Colby Manwaring. The engineer and water management technology executive also talks about cybersecurity, big data and the, well, rough waters that the sector faces even with funding from the infrastructure bill set to help.
2021-12-0730 min
hiaDr. Shawn WilsonENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to a champion of equity and partnering who just made history as the first Black president in the 106-year history of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
2021-11-2948 min
hiaSofia BergerENR Editor-in-Chief Jan Tuchman and Transportation Editor Aileen Cho chat with a member of a storied engineering family who now heads WSP’s transportation group. She was one of ENR’s 2019 Top 20 Under 40 Professionals.
2021-11-1834 min
hiaAn ENR Editor’s Epic Experience in TurkeyENR Transportation Editor Aileen Cho gets queried by fellow podcast host Jeff Yoders on what it was like to cover the world’s longest suspension bridge.Read the article here.
2021-11-1018 min
hiaFirst-Of-Its-Kind Modular Move At DFW AirportLearn how a team moved an entire 80,000-sq-ft concourse into place in 10 days, navigating an active airfield.Related Article
2021-10-1931 min
hiaEbru OzdemirENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to Ebru Ozdemir, whose firm is involved in the construction of the world’s longest suspension span. Ozdemir is a global citizen and tireless advocate for diversity and inclusion in construction.Read the article here.
2021-10-0530 min
hiaJack DangermondJack Dangermond invented GIS mapping and co-founded Esri to enable better understanding of environmental science and how the environment interacts with the human population. Esri is now bringing GIS data into BIM, and vice versa, thanks to ArcGIS GeoBIM, a new technology platform that lets engineers and architects better understand both sets of data in context.
2021-10-0142 min
hiaKarthik VenkatasubramanianKarthik Venkatasubramanian has a whopper of a name – and of knowledge regarding artificial intelligence and machine learning in construction. The Oracle vice president and recent FutureTech speaker discusses technology trends with ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders.
2021-08-1329 min
hiaTony BondENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with Tony Bond (no relation to the 007 agent), the new president and CEO of BOND Brothers Inc. (ENR New York’s Specialty Contractor for 2020). Tony was named one of ENR New England’s Top Young Professionals for 2015 and represents the fifth generation of this family-owned 114-year-old company. He chats about the venerable past of the company and the diverse future of the energy market.
2021-08-0525 min
hiaDianne LeeThree Asian American women in construction swap tales of their experiences – good, bad, and mostly good! ENR editors Aileen Cho and Eydie Cubarrubia interview Dianne Lee, Kitchell’s executive director of business development and strategy and an A/E/C transformational leader who tirelessly advocates for diversity and inclusion in the industry – while brokering billion-dollar deals, feeding the homeless, putting in a good word for yoga and plugging her new book, “Leveraging Stereotypes.”
2021-07-2932 min
hiaJ.J. EdenJ.J. Eden, executive director of the N.C. Turnpike Authority, talks to us about the past, present and future of highway tolling and mobility. Your toll pass might be more than you ever imagined.
2021-07-2735 min
hiaBlake AndrewsWiss Janney Elstner Associate Director Blake Andrews talks to us about starting and managing a new London office during the pandemic, the changing face of structural fire protection in the UK post-Grenfell and how engineering problem solving, itself, is changing. We also discuss new materials and investigation techniques and how they are changing the way forensic engineers approach their work in the U.S. and U.K.
2021-07-2118 min
hiaJeannie Cullen-SchultzAfter planning most of her life to be a college basketball coach, Jeannie Cullen-Schultz decided that while she loved the game, she did not want to make it her career. After discussions with her father, Mark, and several women in construction, she finished her educational leadership thesis while working on her second master’s degree in construction management and returned to her family’s business, JP Cullen in Janesville, Wis., as a fifth-generation owner and created the general contractor’s health care division. She was committed to making a difference for other women in construction. She and her brother, George, have s...
2021-07-2025 min
hiaSi KataraCofounder and president of HeadLight Si Katara has led his photo-based inspection technology to wide adoption by contractors and owners such as the Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development. The DOTD was already conducting a pilot project with HeadLight in 2020 when five hurricanes and power outages across the state after Hurricane Laura pressed it into service and employees were able to use HeadLight to view real-time updates from colleagues about the outages. Katara also discusses the changing face of cloud-based construction technology with Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders
2021-07-1327 min
hiaReopening the Brent Spence BridgeIn fall 2020, a random truck collision caused a raging fire on the Brent Spence Bridge, closing the critical crossing. Hear how the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, aided by Michael Baker International, managed to reopen the bridge in 42 days.
2021-06-3042 min
hiaEric FosterENR California Editor Erica Berardi joins Senior Editor Aileen Cho to chat with Eric Foster about a venerable California company’s expansion to the East Coast.
2021-06-2217 min
hiaJohn HillmanENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to the ENR equivalent of a Grammy Award-winning rock star. AOE winner John Hillman stars in “Where are they Now?” (and yes, he plays drums).
2021-06-0230 min
hiaAvery BangA multiple-degree-holding 30-something, the outgoing CEO of Bridges to Prosperity reminisces about globetrotting adventures and chats about new entrepreneurial challenges
2021-06-0234 min
hiaBob ClarkBob Clark has grown Clayco from a small St. Louis design-builder more than 30 years ago into an annual high performer on the ENR Top 400. In this ENR Exec Talk, he talks with Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho about his Ride the Wave tour where he’s visiting all of Clayco’s job sites, how he founded the company on the premise of changing adversarial and antiquated processes, a bad call from OSHA on encouraging employees to get vaccinated and how far the industry still has to go to deliver the employee diversity results it needs.
2021-05-0428 min
hiaBrian SkripacCannonDesign’s vice president and director of BIM and VDC programs tells us about levels of development, modular construction, how architects and contractors are creating more model-friendly contract documents that allow better collaboration in the design and construction process, the changing process of project delivery and how redesigning that process, itself, has become a challenge, and even a little about working remotely during the pandemic.
2021-04-2728 min
hiaKristina SwallowThe director of the Nevada Department of Transportation talks about new highway and public works projects, navigating the maze of federal transportation spending, new ways to look at investment in infrastructure, MAP-21 and even a little about STEM and her inventive Twitter handle.
2021-04-2726 min
hiaPalmina WhelanAs managing director of American Airlines, Palmina Whelan guided strategic plans for airport master planning and development across the Northeast, Dallas and Central Regions of both the U.S. and Canada for 15 years. She managed more than $6 billion in capital construction and worked with contractors, designers, airport authorities and state and regional government stakeholders. She recently launched her new company, Palmina Whelan Strategic Solutions.
2021-04-2727 min
hiaMichael McKelvyThe President and CEO of Gilbane Building Co. and former chief delivery officer at CH2M Hill Cos., Michael McKelvy talked with ENR Managing Editor Scott Blair about Safety Week 2021 (May 3-7), an event that he’s the chair of this year. McKelvy and Blair discussed this year’s theme, holistic safety and the importance of everyone at the job site being both physically and mentally present.
2021-04-1926 min
hiaRandell “Randy” IwasakiThe former executive director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and director of the California Dept. of Transportation is now leader of state and local transportation at Amazon Web Services. Randy Iwasaki spoke with ENR Transportation Editor Aileen Cho and Associate Technology Editor Jeff Yoders about new highway technology, robotics and autonomous vehicles and how to manage change in large organizations.
2021-04-1938 min
hiaDiana MendesHNTB’s corporate president of infrastructure and mobility equity is responsible for shaping transportation and mobility equity policy through collaboration with federal, state and local agency leaders. Diana Mendes spoke with ENR Transportation Editor Aileen Cho and Associate Technology Editor Jeff Yoders about how transportation design can unite diverse neighborhoods, not divide them, how to recruit and retain diverse talent and even a project near and dear to her heart, the Washington, DC Metro System.
2021-04-1929 min
hiaWebcor CEO Talks Pandemic ResponseJes Pedersen, CEO and president of Webcor Builders, spoke with ENR senior editor Jeff Rubenstone about how his company is keeping workers safe and projects on track during the pandemic crisis. Recorded March 23, 2020.
2020-03-2403 min
hiaKeith Clarke: Construction Must Rise to the Challenge of Climate ChangeFormer Atkins CEO Keith Clarke says the construction industry has to take the lead in tackling the problems of climate change and the broader decarbonization of the global economy. Interview by Debra Rubin, audio engineering by Jeff Rubenstone. Photo courtesy of Bentley
2019-12-1807 min