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The Construction DorkcastEpisode 94 - PreppersThis is episode 94 of the Dorks and we’re calling it Preppers. Trent, Jeff, and I sat down with AI Jon until he glitched out and discussed some of the hot topics we’re hearing through the industry here in Q1 of 2025. Will we need a go bag this year? What might be coming to the industry in terms of tech or turmoil? Who knows but we threw plenty of WAGS out there. I hope you enjoy!2025-03-0256 minThe Construction DorkcastEpisode 87 - From the Field with Mike Z Josh and LambertWelcome to a special episode as we kick off a brand-new segment called 'From the Field with Mike Z.' Mike’s always been connected to the field and passionate about finding technology that doesn’t just sound cool but actually solves real problems on job sites. Today, we’re talking with Josh Lambert of Morrison Construction about how important it is for people and companies to embrace and leverage change all the time—not just when it’s convenient. It was a great conversation and a solid start to our 'From the Field' series." And as always, thanks for tuning...2024-09-1059 minThe Construction DorkcastEpisode 86 - The Next Generation Part IIIn this episode of the construction dorks, we talked to the next generation of construction technologists, or at least they were a couple of years ago. Today we are talking Walker Lockhart and James Simpson, two of the brightest minds in construction tech and give them a chance to catch us up on their journey from construction to the software and even manufacturing space. It was a great conversation so Pull up a seat, grab a drink, and let’s talk tech. 2024-09-041h 11The Construction DorkcastEpisode 85 - AGC UnpluggedIn this Unplugged episode, we go guestless and strip down to cover the key topics and takeaways from the AGC Tech Conference. With no outside voices to tether us, we take a dive deep into the IT side of construction technology and discuss how GCs are managing and implementing Solutions on their job sites"
2024-08-161h 21The Construction DorkcastEpisode 84 - DOTY Award PodcastIn this episode of The Dorks, we sit down with Hamzah Shanbari, the Dork Of The Year and recent author of Paperless Builders. We talk about his work at Haskell with technology and how contractors should prepare before implementing any tech. It was a wonderful conversation, and Hamzah definitely made it clear why he is the Dork of the Year.
Papperless Buiders: https://hamzah-shanbari.presale.manuscripts.com/registration/select
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7BL0xqKDY3IgnS8s9BlMto?si=SmWlxy75SWqgm91D9AnA7Q2024-07-301h 17The Construction DorkcastEpisode 83 - A Shocking Dose of RealityIn this episode of The Construction Dorks, we sit down with Kelly Lubeley to examine some of the similarities and differences between Electrical and other trades. While we definitely got into the weeds on the differences, we also talked about how, at a process level, we may have more in common than you might think. 2024-05-221h 28The Construction DorkcastEpisode 82 - Innovators of the year 2024In this episode of the Construction Dorks, we sit down with the innovators of the year from NECA SMACNA and MCAA to talk about the importance of innovation, some of the misconceptions about how innovation works, and the critical importance of teams when looking at innovation within a company. The guest shared some interesting perspectives that we're sure you’ll enjoy, so please sit back and enjoy the episode.2024-05-021h 15The Construction DorkcastEpisode 81 - Energizing MindsIn this episode, the dorks talk with Liz Campbell about The work she and others are doing to encourage students at a high school level to consider a career in the trades. I would encourage everybody to listen in and maybe even take some notes. We need more young people in the trades, and That means being able to really discuss the value of being in the trades and the enjoyment so many of us find in a life of building things. Liz shared some fun tips and it was a great conversation so please tune in and enjoy.2024-04-2559 minThe Construction DorkcastEpisode 80.5 - Throw Me A Freakin Bonuse HereIn this Bonus Episode of the Dorks, Trent and Travis sit down with our good friend Burcin Kaplanoglu with Oracle Industry Labs. We had the honor and the privilege of getting a guided tour of this amazing facility located in Chicago before sitting down and digging into the why and how the Lab came to life. Burcin once again proves his Dorks cred with his story and with the energy and excitement the team Oracle has running the lab. Let’s hope you enjoy this conversation so much you make plans to come check out this one of a ki...2024-04-2049 minThe Construction DorkcastEpisode 80 - Super SkidsIn this episode of the Dorks, we're talking about one of our favorite subjects, and that is skid fabrication. We're talking with two of the best people, CJ Best and Pete Majeski, both of them bringing unique perspectives on how to really establish skids within your business and scale them moving forward. It was a great conversation. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.
2024-04-031h 24The Construction DorkcastEpisode 79 - AIing Around with the DorksIn this episode, the dorks talk about AI, how we're using it, when we're using it, how the industry is adapting to it, and whether it is really artificial intelligence or just a large language model dressed up to look that way. It was an exciting conversation, and this time, it was just the dorks, so sit back, grab, and enjoy our AI episode.
We even made Mini GPT for past episodes as a experiment
https://chat.openai.com/g/g-M0vu6ysPq-construction-dorks-guide2024-03-121h 10The Construction DorkcastEpisode 78 - Awesomeness By Association
Today, the dorks sit down with Linda Jennings of SMACNA and
Dan Bulley of the MCAA to about associations life, How the associations have changed over the years, and take a look at some of the other things the Associations do when they are not put on really cool conferences.
2024-02-271h 10The Construction DorkcastEpisode 77 - It Is Her First RodeoIn this episode the Construction Dorks we sits down with Hanna Thomazin of US Engineering to talk about her first main stage appearance at MEP Innovation, her work in data analytics, and how US Engineering is building an exceptional and inclusive company culture. It was great conversation sit back and enjoy the episode.
2024-02-0748 minThe Construction DorkcastEpisode 76 - Fellowship Of The PipeOn this episode of the Construction Dorkcast we welcome back our good friend, Mike Zivanovic of Faro. Anyone that knows Mike knows of his passion for the industry, specifically for the folks in the field. This conversation was heavy with that theme and fired us all up once again as we prepare for the 2024 MEP Innovations Conference. 2024-01-271h 01The Construction DorkcastEpisode 75 – Joy of Home BrewingIn this episode of Dorks, we're talking homebrew, and we don't mean beer. We mean brewing up solutions to the problems that all of us face, and we've invited two brew masters, Kevin Allen of Comfort Systems and Jeff Elwell of E.M.Duggan to talk about the solutions they’re brewed up in their business and the ones that they have found to be most effective. It was an excellent conversation, so grab a cold one and let's talk home brew
2024-01-151h 12The Construction DorkcastEpisode 74 – Manufacturing Reality
Today, the dorks talk with Amanda Comunale about some of the
realities and challenges facing both manufacturers and contractors in the age of
digital construction and how work and experience across the industry are
helping her build strategy in her new position with ASC-Engineered Products. This
is her second time appearing on the show, and it's always a good discussion. So,
sit back and enjoy this episode as we talk about the challenges of manufacturing
reality
2023-12-151h 16The Construction DorkcastEpisode 73 - AU 2023 Vegas ReloadedIn this episode, the Dorks talked to Pete Majewski with
Autodesk, about AU 2023 going back to Vegas. His first AU experience, understanding the contractor dilemma of prefabrication and much more…
2023-11-241h 13The Construction DorkcastEpisode 72 - The Dorks Go Heavy Metal In this episode the Dorks talked to Angie Simon head of Heavy Metal Summer Experience (https://hmse.org/) about the birth of the program and how the summer camp is changing lives and helping the industry find and inspire the next generation of trades people and builders.2023-11-021h 12The Construction DorkcastEpisode 71 - Mid-Season Conference Recap
In this episode of The Dorks, we give a mid-season conference
recap, catching our breath and talking a little bit about the major themes and emerging trends we're seeing as we spread out to cover the various conferences and events of fall. While some themes were obvious, like data and artificial intelligence, we also saw some new themes emerging around
employee mental health and overall work quality. It was a great discussion, so grab a drink and join us for this mid-season conference recap.
2023-10-091h 19The Construction DorkcastEpisode 70 - Stratus Innovate RecapThe Dorks talk with Chris Hronek about the Stratus Innovate convention and all happenings and announcements as well as diving into some of the key take aways from the event. 2023-09-011h 10The Construction DorkcastEpisode 69- Mixing reality with fantasy
On this episode of the dorks, we talked to Logan Smith CTO of Argyle an
augmented reality solution for construction that focuses on solving real job
site problems and leveraging the model as context for the job site.
2023-08-091h 11The Construction DorkcastEpisode 68- BFF - Best Fabrication FriendsIn this episode, the dorks talk to CJ Best, Director of Manufacturing at McKinstry, about all things Industrialized Construction. CJ takes us through his own journey with McKinstry in applying manufacturing and lean principles to their shops and process. He also speaks with us about the struggles of initiating and managing change. CJ is a Dork favorite so we highly recommend you listen in!
2023-07-281h 10The Construction DorkcastEpisode 67- More innovative than duct tapeIn this episode the dorks interview Zach Piercy of Poynter Sheet Metal the current SMACNA innovator of the year for about how Tech and innovation are solving problems for the Sheet metal trade and how better using existing solutions often trumps looking for new ones.
2023-07-111h 18The Construction DorkcastEpisode 66- Innovation with a Spark.In this week’s episode, the dorks talk with Todd Grossweiler,
NECA’s Innovator of the Year for 2023 is about innovation on the electrical side, and How Alison Smith is taking innovation into their own hands when it comes to app development and cultivating innovation. It’s a great talk, so relax sit back and enjoy.
2023-06-271h 08The Construction DorkcastStratus 2023 Innovate- Bonus EpisodeOn this episode, the dorks are doing a bonus episode to talk with some
of the presenters for Stratus Innovation 2023. This is the second time this
event has taken place, and it brings together some of the best MEP fabricators
in the United States to teach and learn from each other in one of the most
uniquely practical conventions of the year. Like the convention, there’s plenty
to learn from our guests, so relax and tune in to this bonus episode.
2023-06-271h 17The Construction DorkcastBonus Episode- SoBuilt Play SummitIn this bonus episode DorkCast Cohost Jeff Sample sits with Charlie Dunn, Nathan Wood, Kristina Henkai, Tony Altemus, Jesus (Jesse) Hernandez, Armando Tunales, & Kelli Lubeley at the 2023 SoBuilt Play Summit. Check out their conversation as they recap their experience at the Summit.
2023-06-2244 minThe Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 65- Don't Wait Innovate
In this episode, we speak with Doug Smith of DSI, the 2023 MCAA Innovator Of The Year, about the practical side of innovation and how DSI has established itself as a consistent leader in the innovation and implementation of construction technology. We also delve into the importance of having an internal technology success group and discuss what constitutes effective technology support.
2023-06-121h 10The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 64 - DorkfitWelcome to Dorkcast Episode 64, Dorkfit. In this episode, we invite in Denise Devine from SteelToe Consulting and we talk about fitness. No, not fitness whole pizza in my mouth, but the different activities we enjoy to stay active and how it’s not just about physical health but how this helps us mentally and emotionally. It did seem fitting with May being Mental Health Awareness Month. As mentioned in the episode, feel free to contact us if you need a little support in your fitness journey. Enjoy!2023-05-311h 01The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 63 - Burnout Brigade
Today, the Dorks are talking to Kristina Henkai about burnout and the construction industry and how encouraging play and understandings of others and belonging can help to decrease the general level of burnout, increase happiness, and make our job sites a better place.
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The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 63 - Burnout BrigadeToday, the Dorks are talking to Kristina Henkai about burnout and the construction industry and how encouraging play and understandings of others and belonging can help to decrease the general level of burnout, increase happiness, and make our job sites a better place.2023-05-021h 16The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 62 - DATAona 111110100The Data race is on! This week’s episode we talked to Darren Young about Data. How to get started and structure the data that exists in you company to beacon leveraging it in decision making. We also talk about the dues and do nots of good data stewardship.
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The Construction DorkcastDorkCast/Bridging The Gap/SharedPains Crossover Bonus EpisodeTravis had the pleasure of sitting down with Todd Weyandt in person and Nathan Wood virtually during MEPForce to record a Bridging the Gap Episode. We hope you enjoy!2023-03-2828 min
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 61 - The DOTY.... Now with Robots!Finally! It’s been a minute, as the kids say. Here’s DorkCast Episode 60, The DOTY, now with Robots. In this episode the three least popular Dorks sit down with the reigning Dork of the Year, Alice Leung of Brick and Mortar Ventures and Derrick Morse of Rugged Robotics. If you’ve been jonesing for a dose of nerd, these two did not disappoint. We hope you enjoy and we promise we’re going to try to drop more sodes on the reg… as the kids say… I think.2023-03-241h 08The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 61 - The DOTY... Now with Robots!
Finally! It’s been a minute, as the kids say. Here’s DorkCast Episode 61, The DOTY, now with Robots. In this episode the three least popular Dorks sit down with the reigning Dork of the Year, Alice Leung of Brick and Mortar Ventures and Derrick Morse of Rugged Robotics. If you’ve been jonesing for a dose of nerd, these two did not disappoint. We hope you enjoy and we promise we’re going to try to drop more sodes on the reg… as the kids say… I think.
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The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 60- MEP Innovations RecapWoohooo it’s episode 60 of the Construction Dorkcast….we think. Continuing on our MEP Innovations wrap up theme, we welcome in two of our great friends Tauhira Ali and Sean McGuire to share their thoughts and insights from our favorite conference. We were down two Dorks but Trent and Jon did an okayish job of picking up the slack. We hope you enjoy.2023-02-1559 minThe Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 60 - MEP Innovations Recap
Woohooo it’s episode 60 of the Construction Dorkcast….we think. Continuing on our MEP Innovations wrap up theme, we welcome in two of our great friends Tauhira Ali and Sean McGuire to share their thoughts and insights from our favorite conference. We were down two Dorks but Trent and Jon did an okayish job of picking up the slack. We hope you enjoy. 2023-02-1559 min
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 59 - Data is an Investment in StrategyHere we are at episode 59 of the Construction DorkCast. In this episode we targeted data and data strategy, so we reached out to a past guest Amanda Harbison of ELECTI and new guest Chris Ovens of Aedo.AI. Fair warning on this one – Nerd alert! Our guests get very geeky and nerdy in the best ways possible and talk to us about how to ask the right questions, where to get started, and how ConTechs should think about building out tech stacks with long term data strategery in mind. Enjoy!2023-01-291h 18The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 59 - Data is an Investment in Strategy
Here we are at episode 59 of the Construction DorkCast. In this episode we targeted data and data strategy, so we reached out to a past guest Amanda Harbison of ELECTRI and new guest Chris Ovens of Aedo.AI. Fair warning on this one – Nerd alert! Our guests get very geeky and nerdy in the best ways possible and talk to us about how to ask the right questions, where to get started, and how ConTechs should think about building out tech stacks with long term data strategery in mind. Enjoy! 2023-01-291h 18
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 58 - The Anti-Keynote at MEP Innovations 2023So, in this episode the dorks have just attended MEP Innovation. We had fun there all week and it ended with anti-keynote. That is, it ended with a giant workshop versus a single guy getting up there and talking at you, and it was wonderful. They walked us through different exercises, different arrangements that helped us understand lean principles. Small batch, how waste affects the job site and sort of did it in an entertaining and engaging way. So, when we talk about the anti-keynote we're talking about that experience and how much we enjoyed having it.2023-01-2342 minThe Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 58 - The Anti-Keynote at MEP Innovations 2023
So, in this episode the dorks have just attended MEP Innovation. We had fun there all week and it ended with anti-keynote. That is, it ended with a giant workshop versus a single guy getting up there and talking at you, and it was wonderful. They walked us through different exercises, different arrangements that helped us understand lean principles. Small batch, how waste affects the job site and sort of did it in an entertaining and engaging way. So, when we talk about the anti-keynote we're talking about that experience and how much we enjoyed having it.
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The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 57 - Winter Funderland!It’s the end of the year and that means a DorkCast year end wrap-up. For episode 57 we went live and invited in our friends. We all shared our tech and event year in review as well as what we’re looking forward to in 2023. Thank all of you for listening, thank you for sharing, thank you for your support, thank you for a great year, thank you to those who joined us live. We are all looking forward to personally seeing all of you in the coming year. We hope you all enjoy the Holiday Season and that the New...2022-12-301h 20The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 57 - Winter Funderland!
It’s the end of the year and that means a DorkCast year end wrap-up. For episode 57 we went live and invited in our friends. We all shared our tech and event year in review as well as what we’re looking forward to in 2023. Thank all of you for listening, thank you for sharing, thank you for your support, thank you for a great year, thank you to those who joined us live. We are all looking forward to personally seeing all of you in the coming year. We hope you all enjoy the Holiday Season and that the...2022-12-301h 20
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 56 - Straight Outta ContentIn this week's episode, the Dorks talked to Brad Hendricks and looked specifically at how ITM has begun to resurface as the preferred content style for those who fabricate.2022-12-121h 07The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 56 - Straight Outta Content
In this week's episode, the Dorks talked to Brad Hendricks and looked specifically at how ITM has begun to resurface as the preferred content style for those who fabricate.
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The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 55 - The World is My ClassroomWe continue the theme of alternative pathways into and through construction in episode 55 of the DorkCast. We brought on Sasha Reed from Procore.org to talk about her professional journey. We originally were going to title the show “College Dropouts”, but in the same way our careers have pivoted Jeff decided to change the name to “The World is My Classroom” and it is truly fitting. Sasha is always a blast to talk to and drops dozens of knowledge bombs as she describes the steps she took through life to become Dork Royalty.2022-10-271h 07
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 54 - Trade'ing PlacesIn episode 54 of the DorkCast, we sit down with Brett Stacks of Viatechnik to talk about Trade-ing Places. A theme we keep seeing in construction technologists is the varied paths we’ve all taken to get where we are. Brett is no exception. Starting off as a sheet metal worker, taking stops through contractors and software alike, and finding himself as a VDC Director. This was a fun discussion about the traits we see common among people who have found success in our industry and how many of us may have been lucky, but luck only gets you so far.2022-10-141h 15
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 53 - Live from AU with Mike ZIn this special episode of the Dorks, we sit down with Mike Zivanovic on the last day of Autodesk University to talk tech from the exhibit hall.2022-10-0400 min
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 52 - Whose Reality is it Anyway?Look at us keeping kind of a regular schedule! Here is DorkCast Episode 52 where we welcome in our friend Kyle Johnson of Avvir. Kyle, in our opinion, is one of those unsung Dorks. We see him around the circuit fighting the Dork fight and thought it was time to bring him in and sit down for a talk. Kyle gets passionate about reality capture and proptech, whatever that means. Hope you enjoy the conversation!2022-09-161h 19
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 51 - Back to SchoolWelcome back to DorkDom! We’re back after a short summer hiatus. The four of us sat down and got reunited and it felt so good. We talk about our summers. We talk about custom home construction versus commercial construction. Hint: we all suffer from the same problems. We talk about the kickoff of conference season. We talk about the future. We hope you’ve missed us as much as we’ve missed you. Look for us to get back to our semi-regular-ish schedule and seeing us on the circuit.2022-08-311h 17
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 50 - Foresight Equals More SitesWe made it! Episode 50!!! And there was much rejoicing! Yaaaaayyyyy. And to celebrate making it 50 episodes we brought in Sara Curry from JE Dunn to talk about one of our favorite topics, Prefab. Sara has a brand-new role that she is stepping into. Not just brand-new to her, but to her company and the industry. This is a fun conversation about how different GCs and CMs are thinking about taking on this push for prefab by building partnerships and this totally new concept of knowledge sharing. May have discovered a new CPC member in this one, Nathan! Enjoy!2022-07-221h 09
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 49 - I'm not Sentient, YOU'RE Sentient!Dear listeners, it is time to bow to our robot overlords. Here we are at Episode 49, I’m not sentient, YOU’RE sentient. We are joined by Melvin Newman from PataBid and we talk all things AI and ML, as well as estimating and the shared pains we all have around construction drawings, documentation, and processes. This one was really a treat. We were down two Dorks this time but were lucky to have Melvin who is so passionate it was fun to just tee him up and watch him go. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we d...2022-06-301h 28
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 48 - Construction Tech's Gone PlaidDorkCast Episode 48 – Construction Tech’s Gone Plaid! In this episode we bring back an old friend Jake Olsen, formerly of DADO and now the VP of Construction Technology at Stanely X, and his new boss, Michelle Bockman, President of Stanley X. We dig into Michelle’s background in manufacturing and what it’s like herding cats like Jake in her new role managing innovators. We had an absolute blast with them both and learned a lot about the pains of scaling, innovating, and how maybe we aren’t as snowflakey as we think we are. Thanks for listening!2022-06-171h 18
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 47 - Are you content with your content?DorkCast 47 is all about content and for that we brought in our first international guest, The Godfather of Content, Andy Robbins. Nerd alert on this one. We talk about APIs and C++ classes. We also discuss the differences between RFAs and ITMs and why some of you might want to consider getting on the ITM train. There’s also some talk about why partners would want to work with specialty trades that are strong with their content. Sit back and enjoy this Dorkfest!2022-05-281h 06
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 46 - Make Friends and Help PeopleEpisode 46 of the Construction DorkCast. There isn’t much to say here. We gathered to celebrate the life of Buck Davis. This was a very hard episode to do, but we still had some laughs remembering the love and passion Buck brought to the industry. Buck, you’re very much missed. This episode is titled Make Friends and Help People in your honor.2022-05-131h 04
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 45 - Going Off ScriptIf you’ve followed the podcast this far or you have been involved with it, you know we’re not ones for plans and scripts. Sometimes, though, a guest has the audacity to ask us ahead of time what we want to talk about. That’s what Taylor Cupp did to us and why Episode 45 is called Going Off Script. I think we mostly talked about the bullets we gave him, but I already lost the napkin we wrote them down on. Enjoy!2022-04-191h 10
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 44 - BIM Is Reality!DorkCast 44 – BIM is Reality! In this episode we are down two Dorks again, but we bring in three guests, Chad Lucks from US Engineering, Rob Miller from Faro, and Gabe Munes from OpenSpaceAI to talk about reality capture. We cover current uses, where they see the future going, and why construction is so broken. We have some laughs as always and get some good insights on how we should be using different types of reality capture. You should all be doing it!2022-04-051h 08
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 43 - Announcing the Dork of the Year!Hole. Eee. Shite. This was a fun one. Sitting down with this year’s DOTY, Bri Willams and the man who helped create the award, Nathan Wood. We had to get through this one down two Dorks, but I think Jeff and I did an okayerish job. We got some extra help from a surprise guest… this is what we call a tease in the biz. This episode is full of passion and knowledge bombs and fun as we talk about the movement, the award, and the CPC’s recent event. Hold on to your butts!2022-03-171h 22
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 42- Putting the Industrial in Industrialized ConstructionWelcome to Episode 42 of the DorkCast, Putting the Industrial in Industrialized Construction with Bob Snyder of Binksy and Snyder/Conivate. Bob is one of our favorites in the industry for the way he not only speaks on change but then he also turns around and rearranges his own company OR creates a new company to implement the change. His passion for the industry is palpable and his desire to make everyone better earned him the title of “The Elon Musk of MEP” in this episode. We hope you get as fired up listening to Bob as we do. As always than...2022-03-071h 18
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 41 - MEP Innovations, That was Legit!Here we go again, same old schtuff again…. Episode 41, MEP Innovations, that was legit! We sit down with Stacy Zerr, the Supreme Ruler of the MCAA Technology Committee to talk about the MEP Innovations Conference. What we liked, what we didn’t, what we’d like to see in the future. The Dorks hit the field down a player, but we feel Stacy did a great job keeping us on our game with another fun and interesting conversation. Had a few shoutouts to our friends and some hecklers in the chat along the way. Man, I love doing this podcast. Thanks...2022-02-171h 15
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 40 - You're a winner!! Now what?It’s time! DorkCast 40, You’re a winner, now what? We sit down with the three winners of prestigious and fraGEeeLAy Innovator of the Year Award from the MEP Innovation Conference. SMACNA’s winner Steve Hunt, NECA’s winner Jared Christman, and the MCAA’s winner Jeff Elwell join us to celebrate and share. One common theme came out of our conversation, sharing just might be the secret to winning next year. These three talk about what they’ve been working, what they are shooting for, and the power of friends. Thanks for checking it out and we hope you enjoy!2022-02-031h 19
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 39 - Don't Call It a Comeback!Here we are, finally, DorkCast episode 39, Don’t Call It a Comeback. After a pause through the holidays and fighting through a busy start to 2022 the Dorks come back strong-ish. In this episode we just hang out, the four of us talking about what we’ve been doing, the reboot of live conferences, and some of the things we’re looking to accomplish in the coming year. Please share the movement and if you see us out and about, come up and say hi. We’re always looking for guests, topics, and to make new friends. Except for Jeff. No eye cont...2022-01-201h 16
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 38 - Sparkies Unite!Here we are at episode 38 of the Construction DorkCast, Sparkies Unite. In this episode we bring in two friends we’ve gotten to know in the electrical world, Sean Lazarian and Jared Christman. We talk about the journeys that their respective companies have been on as the electrical trade finds its way through the tech revolution. We talk about the benefits of openly sharing lessons learned and they give us the inside scoop on something they’re planning along those lines coming soon. As always thanks for listening and we hope you all have a great holiday season and we l...2021-12-211h 19
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 37 - You're a Unicorn, what's next?In this episode the construction dorks welcome Rob Sloyer and Reuben Gil to talk about the challenges of taking on the unorthodox position that is BIM / technology / IT / innovation / VDC /whatever else digital we feel like adding to it, and how to turn that position into a career path that can move you forward in construction.2021-12-041h 09
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 36 - Design Assist... Or Design RescueIn this episode of the DorkCast we welcome back Alex Belkofer who approached us with the idea of talking about what’s been going wrong in the world of Design Assist contract delivery. Alex is fresh off the DBIA conference so was fired up and wanted to lead this conversation. To round it out we invited in Josh Hudson and Adam Davis to bring even more insight from the side of the trades. This is a fun discussion with some very passionate people so, without further ado, away we go. Please share and help the Dork movement grow.2021-11-051h 12
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 35 - The Dorks and Their HobbiesHere we are, finally, another episode of the Construction DorkCast released on our almost semiregular schedule, sort of. The Dorks believe in being well rounded and attempting to find balance in life and, in light of that, we brought in Jon’s doppelganger Aaron Krovance…. Or maybe Jon is Aaron’s doppelganger. You be the judge. Anyway, the point of this episode is to talk about the things we do when we’re not being construction nerds. Aaron tells a great story about the time he owned the world of grocery bagging and we realize that Jon’s hobby is just hobbi...2021-10-251h 21
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 34 - Bonus Episode at STRATUS InnovateWe're out in Denver at the Stratus Innovate Conference talking fabrication software and techniques with some of the leading software providers in the fabrication space and some of the contractors at the cutting edge of what's going on in MEP prefabrication.
Now the DorkCast always tries to be software agnostic, but when in Rome.2021-10-0757 min
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 33 - The New AB NormalI know. I’m sick of hearing and saying it. You’re sick of hearing it, but here we are. The Normal New. I mean the New Normal. We bring in Todd Weyandt and Nathan Wood to talk about The New AB Normal here in episode 33. What will work look like? What will events look like? What special incentives might Todd offer for buying an in-person ticket to MEP Force next year? Listen closely to find out!2021-09-121h 22
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 32 - We are MAD About InnovationThank you for tuning into episode 32 of the Construction DorkCast, We are Mad about Innovation. In this episode we nerd out with Steve Whitmer of ACCO and Jeff Elwell of EM Duggan to hear about how two of the more “mad” scientists are approaching tech and innovation within their companies. As always these conversations are inspiring and fun and maybe a little bit therapeutic as we all laugh at our Shared Pains.2021-08-301h 21
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 31 - Software - Hardware = NowareHere we are at DorkCast Episode 31 Software minus Hardware equals noware. We focus so much the explosion of software, apps, and platforms that’s happening in con tech we figured it was time to focus on the hardware we need to run these. To help us out, we welcome in Buck Davis and Brad Clark of BIMBOX to talk all things chips and buses and quantum and stuff. As always, we had a blast nerding out and we hope you do too. 2021-08-131h 24
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 30 - The Shady Side of Software SalesWelcome to episode whatever of the Construction DorkCast. In this episode we bring in the Plexxis Patriot Chad Pearson to talk about Building Truth in the software sales process. Jeff does double duty as both host and guest as we talk about some of the shady and toxic sales tactics we’re seeing in the industry and have some honest discussions on how we got there and how we can help nip them in the bud. We also point out that the blame isn’t all on the vendor side. Be an informed buyer. We hope you enjoy and thank you...2021-08-021h 23
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 29 - Take Me to Your Data Pt 2Thank you for tuning into Episode 29 of the Construction DorkCast, Take me to your data. In this episode we talk about this thing called data with Amanda Harbison of NECA and Kevin Soohoo of Egnyte. We dive into what is data, why should we care, what strategies should we be using to collect and analyze the data and how can small and medium sized contractors get in the data game. We had a lot of fun with this one and we hope you all enjoy as well. Thanks again!2021-07-161h 19
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 28 - The Power TriangleHold onto your butts for this one, folks. We assembled the Tech Committee Chair Triumvirate this week for Episode 28 to talk about how these trade associations are joining forces to help their members and the industry move forward into this digital transformation. Listen in as Bill Weber, Joseph Lansdell, and Stacy Zerr drop all sorts of knowledge bombs on us.2021-07-021h 19
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 27 - The PodfatherYou are going to be glad you tuned into this one. Episode 27 with The Podfather, James Benham. James takes us through the origin story of how he got the podcast started, how the conversations created the roles many of us hold now, and where construction and construction tech is going. Hint: It involves machine learning and robot overlords, er, I mean helpers.2021-06-181h 13
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 26 - Tech and TellThank you for tuning in to Episode 26 of the Construction DorkCast. In this episode we decided to sit down and share a few of the technologies that get our geek juices flowing. Listen in as we have a nerdy version of Show and Tell. And yes, we know we’re getting erratic with our schedule again, but we promise we’ll get back to regular releases. Maybe.2021-06-081h 13
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 25 - Dorking Out on the Oracle Industries Innovation LabWe made it. Episode 25, one year of the Construction DorkCast. Thanks to all of our listeners for coming along for the ride. For this special episode we brought in Burcin Kaplanoglu from the Oracle Industries Innovation Lab and we went full on dork. Hard. This is the first time we’ve done a podcast without recording live so check it out and let us know what you think. Now sit back and enjoy as Burcin shows us why he’s got a Ph Dork.2021-05-211h 03
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 24 - We didn't want it to end!Here we are at episode 23… or 24? Yeah it’s 24. I think. Whatever. Coming off the heels of the MCAA’s MEP Innovation Conference we decided we wanted to keep the party going and brought in the puppet master of the event, Sean McGuire. We touch on a lot of topics revolving around the conference, contractors helping contractors, and how great it was to bring in SMACNA and NECA and make this a great big happy family event.2021-05-071h 12
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 23 - Generally a DorkHere we are at episode 23 of the Construction DorkCast. In this episode we bring in two general contractors to try to prove we’re not all about the trades. Alex Belkofer and Rick Kahn joined us to talk about how GCs are viewing innovation, how their companies are often jointly working together to push the industry forward, and of course we pelt them with comments and questions about working with trade partners because, well, we just can’t help ourselves. Listen in as we heap praise on Rick for being an inspiration for us all and enjoy as we all get...2021-04-231h 25
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 22 - Level 2 Chaos- A Predictable Revolution never EruptsConstruction DorkCast episode 22… Chaos ensues… In this episode we sit down with good friends Alice Leung of Brick and Mortar Ventures and Jake Olsen of DADO and have a full on, no holds barred talk about what happened to the ConTech boom we all expected, Venture vs Vulture Capital, and the whole tech startup world. The Dorks even tried hard to do our part as investment matchmaker and made a few shameless requests for money from Alice. Sadly I don’t think she took them seriously so we won’t be buying Dork Island anytime soon. We hope you enjoy!2021-04-091h 33
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 21 - Hold my beer; the BIM Chronicles Volume 1Welcome back to the Construction DorkCast, episode 21 Hold My Beer, the Bim Chronicles Part 1. We all know that this BIM thing is super easy, but we thought we’d invite in Curtis Watson, Sal D’Ambrosia, and Scott Nobis to talk about sometimes when maybe it didn’t go quite as planned. As you can guess, they had just a few stories and then we settled into talking about some of the reasons construction might be harder than it looks and ways we might make it better.2021-03-261h 35
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 20 - Dork-ettes, Part DeuxAll I can say is wow, you are in for a treat. Construction DorkCast 20, The Dork-ettes Part Deux did not disappoint. Jisell Howe, Kalyn Lengieza, Andrea Breen, Anne Pfleger, and Lil (she insists we just call her Lil) join us in a spirited celebration of Women in Construction Week where we talk diversity, allyship, mentoring, and how to people of all backgrounds more interested in construction. Just sit back and enjoy.2021-03-131h 16
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 19 - Mixed Mechanical ArtsWelcome back to the Construction DorkCast for Episode 19, Mixed Mechanical Arts with the Queen of Prefab, Amy Marks. Amy hangs out with us and lets her geek flag fly as we talk all things industrialized construction and what impact it is going to have on multiple areas of the construction industry. We do go heavy into a company focused discussion which we normally don’t do, but it was in the context in the conversation and we learned how even the Autodesks of the world are learning there isn’t going to be one ring to rule them all.2021-02-261h 28
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast 18 - I know ConTech..... Show meWelcome back to the Construction DorkCast. Here in episode 18 we sit down and talk with Hugh Seaton. You’d better buckle up and remain seated through this wild and dorky ride as we have a blast talking about his book, his work at CSI, as well as just randomly wandering through the matrix and discuss whatever pops into our crazy heads as we go. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did and as always, thank you for listening.2021-02-121h 27
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast 17 - Tomorrow's another DOYThank you for joining us for episode 17 of the Construction DorkCast. In this episode we celebrate Dork of the Year Lilian Magallanes on her DOY. She leads us down several nerdy topics and settles in on AI and NGL, bringing in her friend Jenn Bittinger to dive into those TLAs. No I am not going to spell these out, Nathan. Please join us next week as we get down with some more dorks and talk deep tech and maybe deep state….Jonathan…?2021-01-291h 23
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 16 - It's a Fair TradeWelcome back to the Construction Dorkcast. We kick this new year off with two of our very good friends Mike Zivanovic and Stephan Schnell talking about what else, but tech and the trades. These two pioneers tell us about how they got started in growing tech training in their respective halls and get very passionate on their soapboxes about how to attack the labor shortage and get young people interested in construction.2021-01-141h 20
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast 15- Cheers! AKA Welcome to the $#!+ ShowThank you for tuning in to Episode 15 of the Construction DorkCast. This is the last episode for us this year and we changed things up a bit and it was, well, a shit show. We invited in all of the live attendees to talk about their favorite episodes, what they’d like to see us do in the new year, and generally recreated the atmosphere we would normally find ourselves in while networking and hanging out. We really hope you’ve enjoyed the podcast this year and encourage you to keep giving us ideas for episodes as well as on how...2020-12-101h 40
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 14 - Take me to your dataWelcome back to the Construction Dorkcast. In episode 14 we bring back Nathan Wood and add in Tom Stemm of the Construction Progress Coalition. This episode centers around one of our favorite topics, data. Why is it so hard to share data among our systems, why is it so hard for data to transfer between stakeholders on the same projects in different companies? These are the types of questions that the CPC has been working on. We hope you enjoy the conversation as we talk about what might be possible if we find the right answers. Stay tuned for the announcement...2020-11-191h 14
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 13 - Oh the HumanITWelcome back to the Construction DorkCast. In episode 13 we bring in our friend Darren Young from Hermanson and turn the tables on Jeff to talk about the soft skills needed in IT and tech adoption. As usual we have some laughs along the way while also drawing out the real world experience and knowledge from these two thought leaders on what it takes to build a sound tech strategy as well as how to connect with those field workers who make our companies realize the revenue so we can all get paid. As always, thanks for joining in and we...2020-11-051h 22
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 12 - I Dork.Thank you for tuning in once again to the latest installment of the Construction DorkCast. In this episode, we revisit the theme “I Dork” Or I am a Dork. An earlier post has caused some confusion and we hope that this episode brings some clarity. To help with this, we bring in Doug Smith of DSI and Travis (OT) Althouse from Revizto to talk about their perspectives as individuals at very different places in their careers on the movement, construction, and technology. Also tune in at the end where I have moved a few of the outtakes, including our first offi...2020-10-231h 18
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 11 - Put your Enterprise in Knight SpeedThank you for checking out Episode 11 of the Construction DorkCast. In this installment we invited in someone from outside of industry for a crossover podcast. Jim Knight, author of Culture That Rocks, joins us to talk about company, culture, heritage, and how we can brand ourselves both internally and externally. This was a really fun, informative conversation that we hope will inspire you to rock on with your bad self.2020-10-081h 27
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 10 - CoopetitionWelcome to episode ten of The Construction Dorkcast. In this installment, we invite in two of our very best friends Amanda Comunale of GTP and Benny Baltrotsky of MSuite to talk about one of the Dorks favorite words, coopetition. How can we all get along while having HEALTHY above-board competition in the space? Listen in as these two drop knowledge bombs on us during this great conversation.2020-09-241h 13
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 9 - The DorkettesIn this episode, we hand over the podcast to Tannis Liviniuk, Kelli Lubeley, Nichole Carter, Christa Stephens, Rebecca Sharp, and Neetha Puthran. Nicknamed The Construction Dorkettes, they showed us all why they are powerhouses of Construction Technology. Tune in as they discuss mentorship, advocacy, technology adoption, COVID, and the future of Construction as a critical trade!2020-09-101h 12
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 8 - Coordination isn’t always …concreteWelcome to Episode 8 of the Construction Dork Cast! On this episode we invite in TJ Chin and Lauren Williams to help school us on how coordination isn’t just an MEP thing. We have a great conversation about how concrete fabricators are getting into the game as well. Sit back with your favorite cocktail and enjoy how we get deeply nerdy on this topic and have some laughs. Maybe earning the explicit checkmark along the way.2020-08-271h 08
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 7 - The Next GenerationWelcome and thanks for listening to this episode of the Construction Dorkcast. As you can hear from the snippets we recorded before going live, we’re going to have some laughs and dig in to some of the differences between those of us who are a big longer in the tooth and these dang whipper snappers that keep stepping on our lawns. We are joined this time by James Simpson of eVolve MEP and Walker Lockard from DADO. Sit back, sip your favorite beverage and enjoy. Don’t forget to engage on the socials, like, comment, and share to help us g...2020-08-131h 14
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 6 - Grand Theft Auto, The Tinfoil Hat EpisodeIn this installment of the ConstructionDork cast, we don our tinfoil hats as Chief Security Fanatic Nick Espinosa scares the bejeezus out of us. We talk in-depth about how construction companies and software companies alike can work to protect our data from ne'er-do-wells at home and abroad. Ever the techo optimist, though, Nick brings it home with some positive messages and advice how to make smart choices both as organizations and individuals. Thanks for listening and remember to join live in two weeks when we talk to Walker Lockard of DADO and James Simpson of eVolveMEP about the Next Generation...2020-07-301h 11
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 5 - The Dorks Strike BackThe Dorks bring in Tauhira Ali and Josh Bone to talk about the Dorks trying to grow up and how the little movement is growing and helping to push the industry.2020-07-171h 04
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 4 - Will the PowerB(Ice) Age kill the Excelasaurus?This episode we're joined by Joey Whitney and Brett Young to talk about Construction's infatuation with Microsoft Excel. As usual, we start with talking about what we're drinking and we have some laughs along the way. Enjoy and keep Dorkin' out.2020-07-061h 03
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 3 - The DorkeningWelcome to episode three of the Construction Dorkcast! In this episode, we talk about the Dork’s origin story with two of the ODs, original dorks, Nathan Wood and DJ Phipps. A lot of good stories, some good laughs, and some big-name drops as we recount those throughout the industry fighting the good fight. Grab your favorite beverage. Sit back and enjoy it. Remember to tune in July 1st for the next live recording.2020-06-191h 04
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 2 - You Down with LOD?Welcome to episode 2 of the ConstructionDorkcast. In this episode, the dorks order up another round and talk about LOD. If you have a topic you'd like to talk about, check out https://www.constructiondorks.com/podcast-topic-submission2020-06-0457 min
The Construction DorkcastDorkCast Episode 1 - The Show about nothingThe Construction Dorks first podcast episode. We talk about nothing, beverages, construction tech, and how we’re hoping to include everyone in the construction tech community.2020-05-2049 min