Defensive and Timid: Construction’s Culture Problem
Fouad Khalil joins us to discuss lessons that can be learned from high-reliability industries and organizations.
An Owner Speaks
We revisit a past episode in which we discussed a LinkedIn conversation about investing in design
Finding a Way: The Panama Canal
We discuss the Panama Canal’s construction and its effect on trade
Building a Business from the (under)Ground Up
We talk to Matt Aston about the origins and growth of his ground-penetrating radar company
Building the Golden Gate Bridge: A Riveting Story
We explore the construction of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge
Invest, Invent, and Innovate
We talk to Hamzah Shanbari about his work cultivating innovation at the helm of Haskell’s Dysruptek team.
What Women Can Bring to a Team
We welcome Jennifer Wilkerson to discuss the benefits of having women on construction teams and what it takes to make women feel welcome in the industry
Arthur Powell Davis Said Dam It, So They Did
The Bros discuss the construction of Hoover Dam
The Art and Science of Commissioning a Building
We talk to Jeffrey Michael and Darren Draper about the role of commissioning agent
1 Entering for Every 5 Leaving: Finding Tomorrow’s Workers
Jennifer Wilkerson joins us to talk about ways that employers can cultivate the next generation of construction workers
An Expert’s Advice on Confrontation
Dr. Noland joins us to discuss effective ways to handle workplace confrontation
Ten Ways to Anger Your Project Manager
We talk through the most entertaining responses to a recent LinkedIn post
Big Bend and The Line: Two Seriously Ambitious Ideas
We explore two projects of impressive scale and ingenuity.
No Regerts: 200 Episodes of the Bros
We look back with pride (and a little cringing) at our first 200 episodes
Building a Campus: UGA’s Director of Construction
Melanie Ford joins us to discuss the work she does as Senior Director of Construction for the University of Georgia Office of the University Architects
Time-Saving Bluebeam Tips
Andrew Gaer and David Rekker from Bluebeam share several helpful suggestions
Santa’s South Pole Project
Now that the Big Man has done his work for 2023, we’re wondering what would happen if he decided to expand his operation next year.
We’ve Officially Lost It
Is it Christmas yet?! Today we explore the history and the logistics of the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
The Infamous Dad Rant
We continue our wide-ranging two-part talk with our dad about how things operate in the industry and how we could all improve.
I'm with My Dad, and I'm Podcasting... But Dad Won't Watch Elf!
We chat with Dad about holiday movies and the origins of ABSI