Kubota at 50 and Digging It
Tyler and Eddie talk to Bill Holton about the culture of Kubota.
The 2x4 of the Future (Reair)
Tyler and Eddie talk to John Fay, founder of Låda Cube, about pre-engineered and pre-manufactured wall systems.
Caffeinated Concrete and Concrete that Outlasted an Empire
Tyler and Eddie explore the durability of Roman concrete and discuss research on the use of charred coffee grounds in concrete.
Making a Wall-Building Robot... How Hard Can It be?
We talk to Brent Wadas of BotBuilt about automating residential framing.
Save Hours in Bluebeam This Week
We talk to Patrick McLaughlin and Steve Smith about the customizable features of Bluebeam construction software.
Defensive and Timid: Construction's Culture Problem
Fouad Khalil joins us to discuss lessons that can be learned from high-reliability industries and organizations.
Mulberry Harbor
Tyler and Eddie discuss the temporary harbors built for the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Apprenticeships and Retention at DPR Construction
We talk to Chris Bell and Will Sheane about DPR Construction’s recruitment and retention programs.
The Crystal Palace
We explore the design and construction of The Crystal Palace, site of the 1851 Great Exposition in London.
An Owner Speaks
We follow up on a LinkedIn conversation regarding investment of time and money on design
A Superintendent Speaks
We talk to Matt Haskins about the challenges, joys, and amusements he’s experienced in his years as a construction superintendent
One Source of MASSIVE Inefficiency: Parkinson's Law
Tyler and Eddie discuss how Parkinson’s law and bureaucratic bloat affect the pace at which construction work gets done.
A Day in the Life of an Owner
We talk to Nate Patrick about how contractors and project managers can work more effectively with owners.
An Architect Talks Tech
We hear about the tools that the architectural team at Lake|Flato Architecture uses in their hybrid work environment.
The Planning Fallacy
We talk to Micah Piippo about the complexities of construction scheduling
5 Questions to Ask Before You Prefab
We talk to Fouad Khalil about thoughtful implementation of industrialized construction
A Safety Guy Speaks
We talk to safety consultant Terry Dussault about the challenges of establishing and enforcing worksite safety protocols
The Arc of Innovation
We talk to Tom Yeshurun about robots that increase the efficiency of surveying and the placement of layout markers.
A Digital Owner’s Rep Speaks
We talk to Jacob D'Albora about positioning owners for long-term success by helping them manage VDC data and other digital assets.