Today we talk to Tyler Williams about a variety of new technologies in the world of construction.

Today we talk to Benji Bolick and Mia Merrel about the countless complexities of doors.

Today we talk to Eric Law from Urban Machine about an exciting new technology that streamlines the processing of used lumber for reuse.

Today we talk to Brian Skripac from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Brian shares what he’s learned in 20 years of working within the design-build paradigm.

Today we talk to Ben Patton about how construction companies can reuse wood that might otherwise go to the landfill.

Today we talk about something that is right in the middle of our wheelhouse: steel detailing. We explain this specialty for those who are not familiar with it and then discuss the challenges and rewards that are part of the steel detailer’s life.

Today we talk about how contract docs suck. We explore the ways that quality and efficiency can suffer despite—or in some cases because of—the increasing number of communication tools in the industry.

Jay Snyder is a lieutenant colonel in the US Air Force Reserve and has served six years of active duty. He is also the president of Big Blue Innovations, a construction consulting firm. Jay joins us today to talk about increasing the recruitment of military veterans into the construction industry.

Bob Goff is a construction lawyer turned author whose most recent book, Undistracted, is currently at #8 on the New York Times bestseller list. The insights Bob shares in his books aren’t necessarily what you’d expect from a lawyer. He focuses on how to live a life that is centered on others and on making the world a better place.

This week we revisit an interesting episode we recorded earlier this year with Jordan McRae. Jordan is the CEO of Mobilus Labs and one of the inventors of MobiWAN, a communication device that enables users to hear and speak through skull vibrations.

When it comes to adopting new helmet solutions, it turns out that construction workers are surprisingly fashion-conscious. Today we talk to Rob McKinney about innovations in head protection. Rob is full of insights about the current state of safety practices in the construction industry.

We talk to Trevor Owen, a BIM specialist from Hilti, about the effects of building-information modeling on the commercial construction industry.

We talk to Kevin Sell about ways to decrease the suicide rate among construction workers.

Steven Biersteker discusses the challenges and rewards of working with institutional clients.

This is a rebroadcast of our interview with Allen Angle, the VDC-FM Integration Manager at JLL. Allen’s job is to help clients discern the sexy from the practical in relation to construction tech.

We talk with Brian Ringley, the Construction Technology Manager at Boston Dynamics. Brian shares with us about Spot, the robot dog. Actually, Spot is much more than just a robot dog. It’s a platform that can serve a range of functions.

Today we’re re-airing a great conversation we had last year with Angie Simon. Our conversation starts out with Angie and Eddie geeking out about the similarities between baseball and construction. We go on to talk about the workforce development and an innovative new program that Angie co-founded.

Today we talk about anxiety. We don’t mean the general, mild sense of anxiousness and unease that arises in specific, somewhat stressful situations. We’re talking about clinical anxiety, which often involves a racing heart rate, shortness of breath, shaky hands, nervous sweats, and inability to concentrate. Many people have experienced this combination of symptoms but don’t realize that it has a name and can be treated. We share our stories and give some hope to those whose lives have been affected by this kind of anxiety.

Today we talk about fatherhood. We start by touching on some of our parenting highlights, including a couple pretty gross stories. Then we reflect on the challenges and rewards of parenting—both of which are numerous.

Trust is essential to a smooth-flowing productive team. Today we reflect on thoughts from Dr. Cloud and discuss what it takes to build trust.