Shows
Build Perspectives PodcastHow Subs Get Blindsided: Contract Risk & Jobsite Secrets (with attorney Megan Shapiro)🔗 Take the Project Fluent Assessment at projectfluent.scoreapp.com Most construction pros are never formally taught how contracts actually work—or how risk gets silently shifted onto the people doing the real work. In this episode, we sit down with construction attorney and UC Davis instructor Megan Shapiro, who has spent 15 years litigating disputes and helping subcontractors, manufacturers, and trades avoid the same avoidable mistakes she sees every day in court. We talk about why some manufacturers absolutely belong on job sites, the dangerous myths around "no redlines," and how Megan's OWN framework (Optimize, Weigh, Negoti...
2025-11-1743 min
Build Perspectives PodcastReducing the building products sales cycle and other existential questionsTired of 2-year sales cycles? Losing deals because you're not speaking the right language? In this episode, Tim and Carolina breaks down Project Fluent - the training framework that helped her become the top salesperson at her company and now helps building product sales teams accelerate their speed to cash. The 4 Key Areas You Need to Master: Stakeholder Savvy (who matters when) Market Intelligence (where to focus your energy) Technical Mastery (credibility without overcomplication) Job Site IQ (the most underrated sales accelerator) Whether you're new to construction sales or leading a team that's...
2025-11-0444 min
Build Perspectives PodcastWe're Back! The Real ROI of Job Site Visits (And Why Your Reps Aren't Going)We're back! And we're starting with the uncomfortable truth: your salespeople might be collecting hotel points instead of closing deals. Join Tim and Carolina as they unpack why job sites are where the real intelligence lives, how to get out of industry echo chambers, and why curiosity is your competitive advantage. After taking a break, Tim Seims and Carolina Albano are reuniting to bring you fresh perspectives on the ConTech and building products industry. In this relaunch episode, they tackle one of the industry's biggest challenges: getting salespeople out of the office and onto job sites where...
2025-10-0947 min
Build Perspectives PodcastThe Musical Chairs of Building Products - Why Everyone's Changing Jobs (And What It Means for Our Industry)The Musical Chairs of Building Products - Why Everyone's Changing Jobs (And What It Means for Our Industry) Recorded Live at AIA 2025, Boston Featuring special guest Michael Russo, National Sales Manager at Longboard Architectural Products The Big Idea The building products industry is experiencing a massive talent shuffle. From the Rockwell acoustic booth at AIA (where you can literally hear the difference good products make), to LinkedIn feeds full of job announcements—everyone's moving. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. What You'll Experience in This Episode We recorded this live from the Rockwell booth at...
2025-06-0615 min
Build Perspectives PodcastThe $2.2 Trillion Venn Diagram - Why Everything You Know About Construction Silos Is About to ChangeThe Big Idea The construction industry's 40-year experiment with specialization is ending. What I'm calling "encroaching vertical integration" isn't just a trend—it's a fundamental reshaping of how projects get built. And the companies that miss this shift will find themselves squeezed out of the value chain entirely. Why This Matters Now Most commercial construction projects finish over budget and over schedule. That wasn't happening 40 years ago when GCs self-performed everything from grading to casework. The "ballooning" of our industry through specialization created layers of margin, scope gaps, and coordination nightmares that are finally forcing a correction....
2025-05-2913 minBuild Perspectives PodcastInside the Mass Timber Performance Index: Redefining Construction Value Beyond CostIn this illuminating episode of Build Perspectives, we bring together two mass timber industry veterans to break down the economics, challenges, and future of this growing sector. Erica Spiritos and Roy Anderson to offer invaluable insights into the nuanced world of mass timber pricing and market dynamics. Episode Highlights: Understanding the Mass Timber Performance Index: Discover how the index helps quantify costs in an industry where traditional pricing models don't apply https://masstimberconference.com/report/content/mass-timber-price-index-2024/ Debunking the "Commodity" Myth: Learn why mass timber is a value-added product rather than a commodity, despite some industry...
2025-03-0642 min
Build Perspectives PodcastLIVE at Advancing Prefab: Amy Marks, Industry LegendGreat to catch up LIVE at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com with Amy Marks from Symetri USA and https://queenofprefab.com/ Whats your next Hanson Wade event? https://advancingconstruction.com/ https://advancing-preconstruction.com/ Chapter 1: Intro 00:00: Tim introduces the event, "Build Perspectives," and his interest in the building products industry. 00:48: Amy Marks introduces herself as the Executive Vice President of Global Strategy at Symmetry, AKA the Queen of Prefab! Chapter 2: Advancing Prefab Event Overview 02:31: Amy Marks discusses the unique aspects of the Advancing Prefab event, emphasizing its focus on authentic conversations and business conn...
2024-03-1916 min
Build Perspectives PodcastHTMAFBD: a New Titan (Feedback please) Announcement! Tim teases his upcoming podcast, "ConstructionVerse: Building Empires," a deep dive into the origin stories of influential figures in the building industry who have transformed humble beginnings into multi-billion dollar enterprises. Paying Tribute: Tim remembers Gerry McCauley and Mark Mitchell, acknowledging their significant contributions to offsite construction and building materials marketing. www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com A Titan's Impact: The podcast teases an in-depth look at the Building Industry's newest Titan, highlighting his strategic investments and significant influence in reshaping industries like waste management, equipment rental, and logistics. Introduction of QXO : Tim di...
2024-01-2211 min
Build Perspectives PodcastWhat Tim has been up to lately - All the ThingsThanks to www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com, Tim shares the latest activities and learnings in building materials / building systems / housing / real estate: unexpected things about advisory / consulting needs thoughts on recent factory, lbm, and job site visits Columbus OH and how it impacts our industry Whizard Summit highlights (purchase recordings here) about tactical empathy and land developers like Guerrilla Development, who posts their project pro formas directly on their website Venveo and Farnsworth Group BP Event ConnectingPoint events, the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, and how it reminds me of the adaptive reuse hospitality properties by Mcmenamins in Portland. www.TimSeims.co...
2022-11-2418 min
Build Perspectives PodcastConstruction Labor and My Friend Mark Thanks to www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timseims/ Tim's Website www.TimSeims.com In this pod, I'm sharing a bit of a signal on construction labor. It's not what you might think, it's not about the labor market and data. This story isn't just about my friend Mark. It's about new creative human capital opportunities.
2022-11-0910 minBuild Perspectives PodcastNew Table of ContentsTim and Carolina discuss the many upcoming points of interest coming in the following episodes by bringing contrarian viewpoints and thinking differently than before to build perspectives. Sustainable growth in the building product space. Adoption curve alignment is important to ensure pricing power is more balanced. Reminder: Do not panic - Make progress, expand and make way for the better, and success will come. Modes of going to market, construction, and what is the secret of the universe. Influencer and creator economy in the builder space. We will highlight building industry news at the beginning of each episode. How t...
2022-09-1314 min
Build Perspectives PodcastLondon Calling Part 2Join us for shepherd's pie at The Ivy in London, on this second installment of Build Perspectives, live on location. Conversation on sustainability, the future of construction, life on the planet, and more. Recorded during Wimbledon June 2022 Resources: Tim is presenting on some of this at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.HowToJobsite.com www.TimSeims.com
2022-09-0746 min
Build Perspectives PodcastLondon Calling Part 1Live on location from London June 2022 The sounds of the tube, the streets of Soho, architecture, and more. Resources: Tim is presenting on some of this at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.HowToJobsite.com www.TimSeims.com
2022-09-0335 min
Build Perspectives PodcastA Network Outside Your Network: with Nick GrayInterview by www.buildperspectives.com Nick Gray is on a mission to get 500 people to build new connections using his new "The 2-hour Cocktail Party" book and format NICK (Name tags, Icebreakers, Cocktails only, Kick them out at the end). Nick is the founder of Museum Hack and the best-selling author of "How to Make New Friends" and "Build Big Relationships". He discusses the value when you bring together a mixed group of people with simplicity but added structure to ensure everyone makes meaningful connections. He offers many tools and tactics for anyone wh...
2022-08-1239 min
Build Perspectives PodcastLive on Location- In EuropeThis is not the average Build Perspectives episode. Carolina and Ryan point out many interesting observations while en route to Germany from Switzerland. They take back roads through many small towns describing many differences noticed between Europe and the US. Resources: Tim is presenting on some of this at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.HowToJobsite.com www.TimSeims.com
2022-08-0332 min
Build Perspectives PodcastA Common Theme: Financing Construction ProjectsTim goes live from Washington D.C. at the Innovate Housing Showcase co-hosted by NAHB. Tim discusses some common challenges, technology that addresses these problems and encourages the Housing Action Plan that was released recently from the Biden Harris administration to get a future into the vision for funding construction. Resources: Tim is presenting on some of this at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.Ho...
2022-06-3007 min
Build Perspectives PodcastAn Outlook on Sustainability and Evolution of the Construction IndustryWith: Dave Simonsen https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericstiller/ & Eric Stiller https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-simonsen-b72863132/ Eric and Dave started https://trueblueproducts.net/ in 2013. They bring their expertise and reputation to partnerships and opportunities for improving the Rainscreen industry from cladding to structural studs. We discuss the evolution of new products, how construction has changed over time, thermal performance and the future of construction. Resources: Tim is presenting on some of this at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can...
2022-06-2833 min
Build Perspectives PodcastTim's takeaways from Advancing Prefab event? They might surprise you.What were the Top 3 takeaways from the Advancing Prefab 2022 event in Phoenix? How can people connect more easily at in-person events? Carolina and Tim share commentary on these PLUS... what shocked Tim the most. His answers might surprise you. Resources: Tim is presenting on some of this at 2023 www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.HowToJobsite.com www.TimSeims.com
2022-05-1820 min
Build Perspectives PodcastFrom Architect to Design Assist MasterFinding commonalities with the client, and having the technical chops to back it up opens up a career for millennial architecture students graduating into poor economic times, like these. We talk about serving the specification from the manufacturer's perspective; ethically and holistically. Architectural sales is not a zero-sum game. Resources: Tim is presenting on some of this at 2023 www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at ww...
2022-04-2427 min
Build Perspectives PodcastUnedited from Cozumel: Advancing Prefabrication bonusThe beachside Aqui y Ahora cafe in Cozumel is where Tim goes to connect in person with like-minded locals and expats. Advancing Prefabrication in Phoenix April 26-29 is where he is going to connect in-person to learn and ideate with the vibrant, diverse, tech-agnostic prefabricated construction community. Resources: Tim is presenting at 2023 www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.HowToJobsite.com TimSeims.com
2022-04-1506 minBuild Perspectives PodcastLabor Shortages and Global Youth DisillusionmentThis isn't a "Debbie Downer" episode, but it is an episode to help you to consider ways to pivot and respond to the labor shortages presenting in our industry today. Is global youth disillusionment to blame? Employers, managers, builders, developers, etc. must creatively solve the biggest problem we face this year in construction. Do you think the grass is greener on the side fertilized with bullsh%t? then this one is for you. Resources: Tim is presenting at 2023 www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix M...
2022-03-2619 minBuild Perspectives PodcastBranded Communities: a minisodeIn this Tim solo episode, he walks you through purpose-built cities and communities. Tim flying solo today (no Carolina) and so low that...he starts off with the Fly the Fields development - super cool and innovative. A short one but a good one! Resources: Tim is presenting at 2023 www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.HowToJobsite.com TimSeims.com
2022-03-0312 min
Build Perspectives PodcastClimate Risk and Industry ResponsibilityTim and I talk about the 6 climate risks caused by climate change. We talk about how climate events affect the building industry, real estate, the economy and beyond. We explore ways to mitigate risk and more. Resources: Tim is presenting at 2023 www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.HowToJobsite.com TimSeims.com
2022-02-1134 minBuild Perspectives PodcastBuild Perspectives in 2022 - what's next?Welcoming in the new year with Omicron and looking hopefully to get rid of the bad and only bring in the best things from 2021 to this year. Getting out of the home office and creating a year of conscious connection!
2022-01-1234 min
Build Perspectives PodcastInnovation Strategy with Tyson KindstromIs our industry going from the laggard to innovators in the adoption bell curve? Follow the conversation on the latest in building technology with Tyson Kindstrom's nonlinear path to Vice President of Industrialized Construction at Sto Corp. We tease upcoming topics like digital construction, pre-fab, block chain, and where our industry is headed.
2021-09-0432 min
Build Perspectives PodcastFun with NomenclatureWhat do the words parapet, rabbeting, and butt-joint have in common? or efflorescence, visqueen and rebar? Where else can you find all of these words in one conversation? Listen and tell us what you think!
2021-07-2220 min
Build Perspectives PodcastWizard Summit and Tequila PerspectivesMark Mitchell, a.k.a. The Whizard of building materials sales and marketing, has now become famous for finding hidden talents throughout the building materials industry. Every year Mark puts on the Whizard Summit in Boulder and various other cities. This is a MUST-SEE event, especially if you're new to the industry. The presenters and keynotes come from complementary backgrounds that will make the most well-rounder marketing or sales leader in your product segment. Topics: How architects want to hear from you, latest SEO technology, how to properly launch a product, the new chasm in re...
2021-06-3029 min
Build Perspectives PodcastKaterra, "The Man in The Arena" - Teddy RooseveltThe people at Katerra are the women and men "in the arena". You might think about hiring them to bring that experience and resilience into your organization. Here is the substack blog mentioned in the episode: https://tinyurl.com/mks5mt5n
2021-06-1011 min
Build Perspectives PodcastWhat is Type V Construction?Do you know which construction type is most common? most expensive? most robust? Special nerdy edition of Build Perspectives talking about the relevance and importance of knowing construction type. And here is the link to the Whizard Summit where we are both presenting. www.buildperspectives.com
2021-05-0526 min
Build Perspectives PodcastNetworking in Construction - tradeshows, summits, and connectingThe need for connection is not going away. Should you pay for summits when AIAs and CEUs and all kinds of free training abounds in the interwebs? How to network in construction is an episode we're going to do in the coming weeks. It is such an important skill to stay relevant and thrive in our industry. We touch on it a bit in this episode. We will be at Mark Mitchell's Wizard Summit May 18-20. Will we see you there? Sign up before May 7th to receive $50 off. You get wh...
2021-04-2721 min
Build Perspectives PodcastFOMO, Authenticity and the Value YOU provideThe need for distilled thought and difference of opinions and experiences is more important now than ever! How do you see it? Do you have a process for consuming knowledge and combing through all the information coming at us in all directions? Today Tim and I discuss practices of consuming information and the ability to squeeze our truth, through the filter or our education, culture, upbringing, and experience. www.buildperspectives.com
2021-04-1923 min
Build Perspectives PodcastLumber's Jacked Up Pricing and Mass TimberLumber pricing is sky high. Is there a silver lining? What is going on with the lumber shortage? We start off with the basics, then get into the goods. And a review of the Global Mass Timber Conference. www.buildperspectives.com
2021-04-0821 min
Build Perspectives PodcastThe Top 3 Secrets to Building a Lucrative Building Materials Business from ScratchAlison and Matt Raes, of ILA Marketing, have built a thriving sales and marketing business in the building materials industry for the past 23 years. In today's episode they reveal the top 3 secrets to success beyond their wildest dreams, despite recessions, being in Canada promoting non-Canadian products, raising kids while being busy entrepreneurs and so much more. www.buildperspectives.com
2021-03-2443 min
Build Perspectives PodcastCurrent Supply Chain issues and Product User ExperienceDemand shock, supply shock and labor shock are all occurring simultaneously. Orders haven't stopped but fulfillment has not caught up. How do we keep happy clients in this craziness? Tune in, evaluate, rate us and leave a review! www.buildperspectives.com
2021-03-1825 minBuild Perspectives Podcast3D Printed Homes and Facades - are they a thing?Have you heard of 3D Printed houses? Is this a thing builders, manufacturers and installers need to worry about? In this episode we create a foundation of knowledge for the 3D printing technologies we've seen out in the field in the construction industry. We are scratching the surface of this intriguing use of a technology and process that has been around over 30 years. But it is taking on a new form, and the uses one can think up are fascinating to say the least! Please rate and review our podcast and share it...
2021-03-0523 min
Build Perspectives PodcastThe 4 Main Construction Archetypes - digging deep into the personas we encounter in this industryThis is a long one, because it's a topic Tim and I both are super passionate about. How to increase sales, be more efficient, get more business by deeply understanding and relating to your clients. This a deep dive follow-up to the VE Conundrum episode we dive deeper into the players at the VE table. How do you figure out who you're talking to? We get into the nitty gritty and break it all down for you. This episode will make you lots of money and greatly diminish heartache and stress if you...
2021-02-1855 min
Build Perspectives PodcastThe Uneducated Economist visits Build PerspectivesIn this very exciting episode The Uneducated Economist shares how he picked himself up from a down-and-out economy in 2008 and has become a YouTube influencer with over 45,000 followers. He is generous with all the knowledge he shares and is an example of how hard work and determination are the main keys to massive success. www.buildperspectives.com
2021-02-0936 min
Build Perspectives PodcastThe VE Conundrum. How do you keep your spec?We get into the dirty world of value engineering. We get into ways and anecdotes of getting VE'd into and out of projects. How do you protect your spec? And how can you position yourself to be the natural solution a contractor or goes to when needing alternates? www.buildperspectives.com
2021-01-2539 min
Build Perspectives PodcastHow to make 2021 the year you [fill in the blank]Are you a goal-setter? Are you a let life lead me kind of a person? Or somewhere in between, perhaps? Many folks have been burned out by goal setting, discouragement is easy. But goal setting does not have to be complicated or lead to disappointment. What if goal setting is just a way to be intentional with how you live your life. Maybe this is the year where you really make things happen instead of letting things happen to you. Give this method a shot and tell us what you think! What's the worst that ca...
2021-01-2354 min
Build Perspectives PodcastWhat If You Weren't Afraid of Getting Fired?Have you ever kept your opinions to yourself in meetings for fear of getting judged, chastised or even fired? Are employers losing out on the brilliance of their employees by having them hold back on who they really are? Are you ok with giving free-rein to your team? How would you do your job if you were not afraid to get fired? We get real about following your heart, avoiding the ego and the money trap to reach true career fulfillment in the industry. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-12-2331 min
Build Perspectives PodcastThe Quarantine Follow-Up: The Woodford episodeIn April 2020 - when the pandemic hit we came up with personal development plans for the stay at home order. How did we actually do? We recorded this after hours, with Woodford Reserve as our witness. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-12-1650 min
Build Perspectives PodcastQuarantine 9 Months Later...What's Changed?Come on in to Build Perspectives coffee talk where we review how far this pandemic has taken the housing crisis, the great migration out of cities, the revamped work space, building materials sales, distribution and so much more. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-12-0928 min
Build Perspectives PodcastHuman Centered Modular Building with Brian GaudioThis self starting NC State grad and former imagineer walks us through his path to a successful business in human centered modular home building. This is next level, design focused housing. Brian graciously shares details and inspiration for his business and we go into a case study: The Latham House, featuring Nichiha panels for the exterior and Fireclay tile inside. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-11-2546 min
Build Perspectives PodcastBuild Perspectives Turns 1As we close the first year of Build Perspectives episodes, we share with you the most downloaded episodes, our most memorable shows and what we're planning for this coming year for you. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-11-1726 min
Build Perspectives PodcastAshley Wilson and Brittany Arnason: 'The Only Women in the Room'Ever been the only woman in the room? Ever want to get into real estate investing but don't think you can afford it? Think you're too old to start investing? Think you don't know enough about the industry? Britt and Ash are here to dispel all these myths and excuses have you become a real estate investor right now! This information is super relevant to those of us in this industry who have the knowledge base and network to lower the barrier of entry into this area of investing. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-11-1056 min
Build Perspectives PodcastSecrets of Residential Trade Sale with Olivia GlazerThis young lady is going to be CEO someday in the not-too-distant future. Olivia Glazer walks us through a day in the life in a territory manager in the residential building materials trades. How to be successful, love your job, get more client exposure, convert installers, builders, and end users. She shows us how she deals with competitors and how to get around being value-engineered out of projects. Full of actionable ideas you can apply right now. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-11-0335 min
Build Perspectives PodcastBuilding Materials in a Nutshell, with VenveoIs the construction industry the most passionate industry? Join us as we talk to veteran building materials marketing gurus Zach Williams and Beth Popnikolov of Venveo. We talk about the business of building materials, highlights of their podcast, and great advice for anyone working in this industry. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-10-2742 min
Build Perspectives PodcastThe Uphill Battle of Safety in Construction, with Paul LagerstedtJoin us as we talk with Paul Lagerstedt of Super Anchor Safety, to discuss the business of keeping your crew safe at job sites. Commercial construction already, largely, does this well. Residential construction still faces stigmas and other obstacles in adopting safety practices. Paul shows us how easy and inexpensive it is to stay safe and accident free at the job site. www.buildperspecives.com
2020-10-1835 min
Build Perspectives PodcastHow to 10x Your B2B Sales Game, NOW!The Wizard: Mark Mitchell talks with thousands of architects, designers, manufacturers, facilities managers, lumberyards, dealers, distributors, builders, developers, installers - literally every player in the industry. Here he condenses their needs and wants - golden advice for anyone who wants to succeed in this industry. MUST LISTEN! Best practices for becoming the trusted resource for your clients. Whether you're in sales, marketing, management, accounting, HR, in the estimating office, or in the field. Deep understanding of the channel, and so much more. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-10-0956 min
Build Perspectives PodcastConstruction in the Film Industry, Behind the ScenesWe talk with Jon Harris, Set Decorator for shows like Stranger Things, The Originals, and movies like Respect (releasing in 2021). Find out what it takes to make a construction career in the film/TV industry. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how set building and decorating works, scene continuity, and more. Jon tells you exactly how to transition from the job site to the movie set. Plus: they're all back at work after the Covid quarantine. See how they've adjusted to making entertainment safely, in a pandemic. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-10-0232 min
Build Perspectives PodcastHow Sustainable Design Fights Poverty and Combats Ecological DestructionBe inspired by Carly Althoff, architect and Erika Layman, development director at Journeyman International. A nonprofit that connects young architects, designers and engineers with established mentors, to work on humanitarian projects around the world, focusing on using sustainable materials, fighting poverty and improving the human experience. Get involved. Be the change. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-09-2140 min
Build Perspectives PodcastBeyond the Business of Design with Melissa GaltAs the great-granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright, Melissa Galt is design legacy. Being the daughter of Ann Baxter and goddaughter of Edith Head, also makes her Hollywood legacy. Listen in as Melissa walks us through the path to her zone of genius. An experienced, successful designer who found her zone of genius helping designers to level up their business and practice.
2020-09-1543 min
Build Perspectives PodcastWrite your own ticket in the building idustryDewayne takes you on a journey to success in building materials despite your race and gender. This is a valuable, detailed, practical step-by-step roadmap for those of us feeling passed over for a promotion or stuck in a place with little opportunity for advancement. It's not easy. It takes work, but it is possible. Leave a rating on itunes and tell us what you think. Ecospec: "Eco sustainable products that are economically achievable" www.buildperspectives.com
2020-09-0938 min
Build Perspectives PodcastCareer restart and thriving despite external circumstances with Susan BestSusan comes from a "construction" family, but did not make it into a career until later in life after becoming a single parent. We talk about the transition from going to design school, being a full time designer, then getting into sales and becoming a manufacturer's rep. Susan has only represented sustainable materials and feels lifecycle and maintenance costs are a topic we need to bring to awareness in our industry right now. "Brick has been trending for the last 7-9 thousand years." We also get into what Covid has done with and...
2020-08-3120 min
Build Perspectives PodcastHistoric Preservation and Sustainability"The greenest building is the one that already exists," former AIA president Carl Elefante is quoted as saying. Historic preservation is an integral part of sustainability in architecture and the building industry at large. Cindy Olnick is a communications consultant with over 20 years in the historic preservation community. A lover of architecture and old buildings, with a deep passion for fundraising and engaging support to save buildings In this episode we talk about the role historic preservation plays in sustainability and the ways we can get involved to save buildings and build for the long haul. https://buildperspectives.com/podcast/sust...
2020-08-2338 minBuild Perspectives PodcastSustainability, Passive House and Modular ConstructionYou'll learn so much, and hopefully, be inspired to do more and take part in sustainability efforts in whatever role you play in our field. Dave Cooper and Mark Wille are thought leaders and early adopters of "green," in their own right. Both experts in the field of modular and sustainability, building materials and trades and are both influencers in their communities, and now the building science world at large. And they're a lot of fun to listen to. We talk passive house, sustainability, general building science, mentoring, getting involved in your community and so much more.
2020-08-161h 02
Build Perspectives PodcastPivot + Growth = PivothWe talk with Steven Gaynor, technical services, testing and certification testing expert. Through his company, Pivoth, Steven is helping building manufacturers fill in the technical knowledge gaps and help them implement new certifications to expand reach. Steven is also the founder of Raina, the only Rainscreen association in North America. https://buildperspectives.com/podcast/pivot-growth-pivoth-talking-rainscreen-with-steven-gaynor/
2020-08-1323 min
Build Perspectives PodcastWhere is this going?We get raw and candid about why we did not publish any podcasts in June . What direction are we taking the podcast? We take your feedback, emails, and comments to heart! New era of Build Perspectives starts now! www.buildperspectives.com
2020-07-2814 min
Build Perspectives PodcastSanitization and Workspace Re-designToday we take a deep dive into what workspaces are starting to look like now that some of us are returning to work. We also discuss sanitizing surfaces, work areas, and products to use. We talk about the role wayfinding plays now more than ever to keep social distancing protocols and allow for safe return to collaboration in our industry. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-07-1122 min
Build Perspectives PodcastThe Cladding Installer PerspectiveWhat is the most important thing we aren't talking about in the building industry? From Tim Hamilton's (owner at Dixie Exteriors and Distribution) perspective we are missing quality more than anything else. Tim is third generation in the exterior cladding installation and distribution segment of the building industry. His company distributes and installs cladding throughout the United States, though based in Louisville, KY. He and his right hand man Justin Mosteller, discuss the current state in the industry and measures they're taking to ensure their business thrives and comes through the pandemic even stronger than b...
2020-05-2235 min
Build Perspectives PodcastCoronavirus Quarantine Plan, Part 3There is still time to be, do, read and work toward those goals and dreams you set out when the quarantine started. It's Tim's turn to share timeless resources he uses and wholeheartedly recommends for improving your work, quality of life and how you serve your clients, loved ones and all people in your life. Recorded during Covid-19 Quarantine, April 2020. www.buildperspectives.com
2020-05-1127 min
Build Perspectives PodcastWe Discuss Excerpts from Tim's DesignLens Summit Fireside ChatQuarantine learning updates, marketplace updates and a deep dive into a Fireside Chat with Tim Seims and Dean Wehrli of John Burns Real Estate Consulting at the Design Lens Summit 2020. Check out the show notes on www.buildperspectives.com
2020-05-0543 min
Build Perspectives PodcastWhat's Next? The Building Industry After CoVid-19While none of us can predict exactly what life will be like post-pandemic, the more we talk about the facts and think of different perspectives and scenarios the better prepared we will be for thriving. How do we position our work? What does design and construction look like? What materials will be in demand? What industries are going to see spikes? This and more... http://www.buildperspectives.com
2020-04-2247 min
Build Perspectives PodcastCollaboration in Architecture: RFRM ArchitectsArchitects and founders of RFRM Collaborative Javier Meier Borrani and Nefer Fernandez share their insights. What does RFRM stand for? Higher education Community Inclusiveness Dialog among all stakeholders www.BuildPerspectives.com www.Nichiha.com
2020-04-0959 min
Build Perspectives PodcastCoronavirus Quarantine Plan, Part 2Topics discussed: Current supply chain issues within our industry, Focus on your circle of control, not circle of concern, Personal development IS professional development, List of things to focus on while #WorkingfromHome What is next, how we can help and encourage others, Plan for being better than before this pandemic started, Because WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS Carolina and Tim's Personal Development Recommendations
2020-03-2439 min
Build Perspectives PodcastSustainability and Waste in the Construction IndustryEven - or especially - in times of uncertainty, it is important to reflect on the fundamentals. On our stewardship of the planet and the legacy we are leaving for the generations to come. www.buildperspectives.com www.venveo.com www.nichiha.com
2020-03-1928 min
Build Perspectives PodcastCoronavirus Quarantine Plan, Part 1: Ideal Day/WeekAs discussed today, assess then tell time what to do with these tools: Time Pie: Shade in hours (different color per activity is useful) https://www.dropbox.com/s/dkumcnw5rfe8llc/Dayinthelifetimepie.pdf?dl=0 Example of Carolina's from 2015: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dkumcnw5rfe8llc/Dayinthelifetimepie.pdf?dl=0 Template to Ideal Day and Ideal Week: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oSwUQRjF1royAW6m5AywscbnDF5oXSn5p6BJ4kpc51k/edit?usp=sharing Share yours and tag us on LinkedIn!
2020-03-1616 min
Build Perspectives PodcastIt's Happening: COVID-19 and a New Normal in ConstructionUnedited conversation with Tim and Carolina where we discuss the new normal in the next few weeks. People working from home and adjusting to a different way of doing their jobs. Factories and others who can't work from home. What are companies doing about it? How do we all make the most of this very bad situation? www.buildperspectives.com buildperspectives@gmail.com
2020-03-1424 min
Build Perspectives PodcastFrom Code Official to Training Empire with Reggie LacinaFind out how one can become a construction expert and code official and then grow beyond that to start your own consulting business, while continually learning and training others in what you've learned. Inspirational and educational. www.buildperspectives.com www.wfbconsulting.net
2020-03-0632 minBuild Perspectives PodcastBuilding Product Supply Chain: Getting Closer to the End UserTim and Carolina today discussing 2-step, 3-step and direct distribution for manufacturers. Helpful? or take away control? Disintermediation isn't just about selling direct, and supply chain is more than just materials and logistics. How staying close to your client and end user affects sales, culture, product quality and success. www.BuildPerspectives.com www.venveo.com https://www.epiphany-studio.com/webinar-a-crash-course-on-building-material-buyers https://www.seethewhizard.com/blog/how-commercial-building-materials-sold/
2020-02-1724 min
Build Perspectives PodcastAudree Grubesic from Modular Sure Site shares her path to ConstructionEntrepreneurial in every sense, Audree from www.ModularSureSite.com has specific career advice for all of us in the industry. A not-to-be-missed, live from IBS2020 in Las Vegas, www.BuildPerspectives.com episode.
2020-02-0629 min
Build Perspectives PodcastB Corp: Grow Profits By Caring About People & Planet FirstIn an industry saturated with 200+ product certifications, how is a consumer, designer, specifier, end-user, installer, municipality, building official, or developer supposed to tell what's good and what's bad? What material to use over another? A lot of these so-called certifications are self reported. Some are simply good marketing. What if a building materials manufacturer certified the whole company rather than just a specific line of products? How does that change what's possible in our industry? www.BuildPerspectives.com
2020-01-1719 min
Build Perspectives PodcastBorn Engineer Brittanie Campbell-Turner's Path to the Construction IndustryThis is one you do NOT want to miss, folks! Brittanie is intelligent, a lifelong tinkerer, and lover of good design. She shows you the path she has taken to bring out her creativity, to network and meet folks despite being an introvert, to rise above career setbacks, and much more. Check out her website www.Constructrr.com Enjoy! www.BuildPerspectives.com
2020-01-1336 min
Build Perspectives PodcastBONUS: 10 Steps to Make 2020 the Best Year YetLooking for a ritual to let go of 2019 and use it to make 2020 that much better? Here is a quick but very effective ritual to be intentional and let 2020 be the best year yet. Here's to the next decade! Carolina and Tim www.BuildPerspectives.com
2019-12-3106 min
Build Perspectives PodcastTextiles to AEC - Building Industry Career Advice from Graeme WicksFind out how Graeme hacked Georgia Tech in-state tuition, as a North Carolinian. Follow his journey from textile engineering all the way to stormwater systems design and implementation. www.BuildPerspectives.com
2019-12-2436 min
Build Perspectives PodcastFrom Musician to Building Materials: Andrew AshtonA music major in San Diego, Andrew took his smarts, talent and charm in a new direction to become Centria's Business Development Manager in New York City and founding member of Raina: Rainscreen Association of North America. www.BuildPerspectives.com
2019-12-1428 min
Build Perspectives PodcastA Non-linear Path to Construction CareersTim interviews Carolina to trace the non-linear steps Carolina took to get to where she is today. Topics include immigrating to a new country, college and career paths, job searching, productivity, time or self management, recommended books and digital tools. Lots to dissect and lots to take away. This is the first in a series of interviews of how folks find themselves in the construction industry. And finding satisfaction, and a sense of purpose in this or any industry. www.BuildPerspectives.com
2019-12-0645 min
Build Perspectives PodcastAdaptive ReuseWhat are we losing through the progression of time that we still need in current building practices? Are you outraged by old buildings, homes or historic neighborhoods suddenly being torn down to make room for new, snazzier homes or redevelopments? What should we do we abandoned properties, even those that are condemned? Can and should buildings be saved and repurposed? How can having maintenance plans, or easy-to-maintain buildings help support sustainability? Leave a review today! We want your feedback...email us at www.BuildPerspectives.com
2019-11-2217 min
Build Perspectives PodcastNomenclature and CareersWe are talking about the nuance of construction material terminology. Differences between cladding, rainscreens, building envelope, building enclosures, siding, ventilated facades, and on... We also delve into careers in construction and how you can get into the trade. Is college necessary? What about apprenticeships? www.BuildPerspectives.com
2019-11-1634 min
Build Perspectives Podcast7: Inside Out? or Outside In?Should the facade be related to what the interior of the building holds? Should one dictate the other? Can they be totally independent? Does it matter? Does the interior design have a bigger budget than the building exterior? Check it out in this episode.
2019-11-0919 min
Build Perspectives PodcastOpen Joint v. Closed Joint RainscreensIn this episode we open the can of worms that is open joint vs. closed joint ventilated facades. Which is best? How does cladding material selection affect rainscreen performance? Can you meet IECC guidelines without one? How do you manage dew point in the wall? This and more in this week's www.BuildPerspectives.com.
2019-11-0121 min
Build Perspectives PodcastLet's talk Modular!The planet is facing its biggest housing crisis in history. In California alone, there is a massive housing shortage. Homelessness is on the rise. Rental rates are at an all-time high and stock is hard to find. Is modular housing the solution? Check out this edition of Build Perspectives podcast and join the conversation! www.buildperspectives.com
2019-10-2619 min
Build Perspectives PodcastImpostor Syndrome in Building MaterialsYou've felt it at one point or another. Even presidents have felt it while running their countries. Impostor Syndrome is real and part of the human condition. What can we do about it? Listen in and comment! www.buildperspectives.com
2019-10-0820 min
Build Perspectives PodcastCommunity vs. Competition"Community begins where competition ends." -FDR To what point is competition necessary for success? In any market, not just building materials. Do you troll your competitor's web site, tradeshow booth, or marketing materials in disguise? Or are you up front and open about it? What environment best serves you and your clients? Competition? or Community? In this episode we ask the questions and delve into the answers. www.buildperspectives.com
2019-10-0818 min
Build Perspectives PodcastDisaster Relief ArchitectureIn this episode, Tim is at the airport after having spent three weeks in Puerto Rico helping in the Hurricane Maria relief efforts. Why are things so far behind, over 18 months later? What can someone in the building material community do? What is disaster relief architecture and how can you get involved? This and more in today's edition of Build Perspectives!
2019-10-0817 min
Build Perspectives PodcastThe AIA is DeadComing to you live from Las Vegas at the A19 Conference on Architecture. Tim and Carolina wonder if the AIA is dead? We talk to building industry experts on a weekly basis, some say the AIA is dead. What do you think?
2019-10-0808 min
Build Perspectives PodcastWhy Build Perspectives?Carolina and Tim explain who the podcast is for, and why they're doing it. This is actually the outtake, which turned out to be better than the original recording!
2019-10-0807 min