In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn speaks with Amanda Go, Preconstruction & Estimating Manager at Boldt Company, recorded over a cocktail during the Precon Part Happy Hour in Denver at Advancing Preconstruction 2024. Amanda shares his insights on several key topics:

3D Estimating through BIM
How Boldt Developed a Process to Coordinate to Ensure Quality of BIM Output for Use in 3D Estimating
Using the Model to do Takeoffs
Why BIM Models need to be detailed and tagged
The importance of communication between VDC and estimating to drive omplete and accurate scope
How to create a schedule of collaborative checkpoints from the outset to support internal and external design teams
And much, much more

Make sure to tune in to hear our detailed discussion on these topics and more.

You can connect with Amanda Go on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandadgo/

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On this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Steve Dell'Orto at Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver. Steve, the CEO of ConCntric, shares valuable insights about the company's journey, future plans, and customer feedback.

Key Topics Covered:

Event Insights: How Concentric found Advancing Preconstruction 2024.
Workflows for Success: An in-depth look at Concentric's core workflows - Collaborate, Vision, Target Value Design, Foresight, and Timeline.
Future Developments: Plans for the number of modules Concentric aims to build.
GC Expectations: What general contractors can expect from Concentric.
ROI: Understanding the return on investment when purchasing Concentric.
Future Excitement: What excites Steve about Concentric's future and the plans for the next six months.
Customer Feedback: Insights from other customers about their experiences with the platform.

Tune in to explore these topics and gain valuable insights into the cutting-edge solutions driving Concentric forward.

Book a DEMO Today via https://concntric.com/

Steve Dell'Orto Linknedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedellorto/

Co-hosts of The Precon Party Happy Hour:

ProjectMark: https://www.projectmark.com/

Togal AI: https://www.togal.ai/

https://concntric.com/

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In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn speaks with Justin Aubuchon, LEED, Director of Estimating at BOND Building Construction, recorded in Denver at Advancing Preconstruction 2024. Justin shares his insights on several key topics:

The influence of AI in construction.
How the construction industry is adopting AI technologies.
Current and future applications of AI in preconstruction.
The critical role of effective information presentation, both upstream and downstream.
How presenting information on a single document can expedite decision-making processes.

Make sure to tune in to hear our detailed discussion on these topics and more.

You can connect with Justin Aubuchon on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-aubuchon-leed-ap-cm-lean-28271b3/

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In this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Mike Powers, CEO and Founder of BuildVision, at Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver, Colorado, to discuss BuildVision's mission and reveal an exciting new development in their platform.

Key Points:

BuildVision's mission to revolutionize construction equipment procurement
Detailed insights into the development of BuildVision's platform and tools.
Special exclusive announcement about BuildVision's upcoming features.

For more insights from Mike, check out his LinkedIn profile.

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Join Gareth McGlynn on this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast as he sits down with Baxter Horton, Director of Preconstruction & Estimating at Baldwin & Shell KCI, to get into the dynamic world of preconstruction and estimating.

Topics Covered:

Creating a Preconstruction Culture: Creating Principles and guidelines that lead to less downtime during the hiring process.
The Title war that is brewing: Why we need to change from Estimator titles to Preconstruction.
The Importance of having a Preconstruction person at the head of the table.
Workforce Development
Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver: The Highlights

Connect with Baxter on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baxterhorton/

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Join Gareth McGlynn on this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast, which was recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver, CO. Gareth sat down with Hamid Hajian, CEO & Co-Founder of Zebel, to discuss how Zebel is being used for Conceptual Estimating across the Construction Industry. We also have an exclusive announcement from Hamid 👀

Connect with Hamid Hajian on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamidhajian/

Have a look at Zebel and Book a Demo via https://zebel.io/

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Join us in this insightful episode as Tim Hogan, the new VP of Ops Tech, VDC, and Sustainability at HITT Contracting Inc., shares his perspectives on his new role and the innovative technologies shaping the future of operations.

In this episode, we cover:

Tim's New Role: How the 35-year-old high performer is steering Operations Technology, VDC, and Sustainability at HITT.
Operations Technology, VDC, and Sustainability: How these elements are integrated into HITT’s strategy.
Innovations in Ops Tech: Latest advancements, including Laser Scanning and Reality Capture.
Career Path Insights: Tim's transition from Operations to Preconstruction and back.
Future of Collaboration and Delivery: How new collaboration methods are changing project delivery in the industry.

Links:

Last Podcast Episode with Tim Hogan
Tim Hogan's LinkedIn Profile

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Join Gareth McGlynn on this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast as he sits down with Stacie Ramos, Preconstruction Manager at KCI Construction Company, to get into the dynamic world of preconstruction and estimating.

Topics Covered:

Taking Risks and Being a Gambler: The significance of making bold leaps within preconstruction.
Transition from MEP Design to Estimating (2014): How 13 years as an MEP designer set the stage for Stacey's successful shift to estimating.
The Dark Arts of Reading Plans
Workforce Development
The Battle of Titles: How the roles of ‘Preconstruction’ and ‘Estimating’ affect the recruitment of graduates into the field.
Offering Preconstruction Services to Owners: The importance of standardizing preconstruction services.
Business Development in Preconstruction: Uncovering where the magic happens in the business development side of pre-construction.
Time Management

Connect with Stacey Ramos on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacie-ramos-8475b198/

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Join Gareth McGlynn as he sits down with Blake Omlin, Director of Preconstruction at Juneau Construction Company. The Clemson Civil Engineering graduate discusses with Gareth the following points:

His transition from Project Engineer to Director of Preconstruction in seven years: skills learned, lessons learned, and key advice for young, career-driven preconstruction professionals.
The biggest pain points in people, processes, and technology within the industry, and how he overcame them.
The fact that 87% of projects utilize some form of collaboration delivery model.
Market trends, overcoming challenges, and strategies for recruiting, retaining, and developing preconstruction talent with a focus on collaboration.
Preconstruction technology, Power BI, and their future advancements.
A vision for the future preconstruction team in the next three to five years.

You can connect with Blake Omlin via his LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-omlin-81370990/

Stay tuned for more preconstruction updates in our upcoming episodes!

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Gareth McGlynn catches up with Alex Arnold, the lucky winner of the 2024 Advancing Preconstruction ticket. Alex, who serves as the Director of Mechanical Services at Hensel Phelps, was nominated by Kylie Bond as unsung hero in Preconstruction.

In this quick chat, they discuss the conference's highlights and explore Alex's professional journey.

Don't forget to check out Alex's LinkedIn profile to learn more about his work and contributions. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-arnold-pe-leed-ap-270b5643/

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In this episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Bo Markovic, Director of Estimating at Alberici Constructors, to discuss his journey in the construction industry and the various aspects of construction.

Topics Covered:

Bo Markovich's Journey: His early days with B&K Construction as a senior estimator specializing in flood protection for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Levee Construction Challenges: Insights into the complex process and technology behind building levees.
Alberici's Projects: His role in Alberici's projects and forecasts growth areas in heavy civil construction.
Estimating Team Productivity: How Bo maximizes productivity within the team, discusses processes, technology, and talent.
MBA Impact: Why Bo chose to pursue an MBA and its influence on his construction career.
From Tennis to Construction: Lessons from transitioning from tennis into the construction industry.
Importance of Time Management: The role of time management in the estimating and preconstruction process.
Hard Bid Estimating: Bo's insights into the complexities of hard bid estimating.

Connect with Bo on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bo-markovic-85638335/

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Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building, joins host , Gareth McGlynn, on the Preconstruction Podcast to delve into sustainability within the construction industry.

This episode zeroes in on:

Immediate actions for sustainability
The pivotal role of preconstruction in sustainability
Strategies to reduce carbon footprints for clients

To learn more about Manasi's work and to connect with her, find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasi-pitkar-dbia-leed-ap-pmp%C2%AE-35289aa/

Tune in for a focused discussion on driving sustainability forward in preconstruction.

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Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat down with the incredible QS that takes no BS to discuss Women In Construction:

Challenges as a Woman in Construction.
Advantages of being a woman in construction
Disadvantages of being a woman in construction
Rachael's biggest achievement
Lessons learnt so far as a Woman In Construction
The strengths that have helped her achieve so much
Rachael share so much more - Enjoy

The first episode with Rachael Daly, check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e61-rachael-daly-the-qs-that-takes-no-bs-in-nyc-a/id1502264958?i=1000609472504

As always folks Rachael is more than happy for any follow up questions via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-d-b61b857a/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

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Our host Gareth McGlynn sits down with Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies, to discuss women in construction and the missing 33%.Connect with Manasi Pitkar via her LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasi-pitkar-dbia-leed-ap-pmp%C2%AE-35289aa/Thank you for tuning in to The Preconstruction Podcast! Don't miss out on insightful discussions like this one.

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Join our host, Gareth McGlynn, as we dive into a captivating conversation with Chris Creasey, who recently made a significant career move from Tutor Perini to Suffolk, stepping into the role of VP of National Gaming. With over two decades of experience in construction management, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and insider insights into the rapidly evolving gaming industry in Las Vegas.

Key Topics:

Chris' journey from Estimator to VP of Gaming at Suffolk
Importance of Preconstruction and Estimating in Gaming projects
Nuances and Challenges of Gaming Construction
Value of Suffolk's unique construction management approach to gaming industry clients
Importance of Technologies and Trade Partners
Managing Speed: Scope, Schedule, and Budget

To explore more insights or connect with Chris Creasy, check out his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-creasey-b708a549/

And Gareth's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/Make sure to catch future episodes of the Preconstruction Podcast for more insightful conversations!

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Klint Kimball, Preconstruction Director & Diversity and Inclusion Council Member at Flintco, sits down with our host, Gareth McGlynn to discuss topics he will be speaking about at Advancing Preconstruction.

1 - High-Quality Training Program for Estimators

2 - Early Procurement on Large Scale Projects

3 - Relationship between Flinko and Alberici

4 - How Preconstruction is made up of 70% Science and 30% Magic

5 - Mass Timber Projects particularly the Arkansas Museum, 100,000 sq. ft. Extension and Walmart Home Office Project, a 350 acre development in Arkansas.

Connect with Klint on LinkedIn for more insights:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/klint-kimball-dbia-4079692b/

For more from Gareth McGlynn, visit his LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, welcomes Steve Dell'Orto, CEO & Founder of ConCntric, to the latest episode of The Preconstruction Podcast. Dive into the discussion to learn how Steve, after dedicating 26 years to the construction industry, launched a groundbreaking venture aimed at transforming preconstruction practices.Key Highlights: Why Steve left the construction industry after 26 years to start ConCntric Insight into ConCntric's work on projects like the Golden State Warriors arena, Salesforce Tower, and Facebook's San Fran Park Tower. How ConCntric unifies the preconstruction process with real-time, reliable data.To reach out or connect with Steve Dell'Orto and learn more about his vision for ConCntric, visit his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedellorto/Tune in for insightful discussions on the future of preconstruction and subscribe for the latest episodes featuring industry leaders.

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Dan Beatty, Senior Director of Estimating at Alberici Constructors.

Discussed on today's podcast:

Dan's 35-year journey in civil construction.
The growing popularity of design-build projects within heavy civil.
Go-no-go strategy in heavy civil projects.
The successful changes Dan has made in estimating processes and workflows throughout his career at various companies - Lee, Crowder, Shirley, Lane, Bechtel, Alberici.
Importance of workforce development and mentoring.
Need for a mindset change in construction from command and control to soft skills, like emotional intelligence and communication.

For further insights or to connect with Dan Beatty, visit his LinkedIn profile.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-beatty-50a301117/

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Join our host, Gareth McGlynn, as he welcomes Ivo Brook, Brand Director at Hanson Wade, to discuss the upcoming Advancing Preconstruction 2023 event in Denver, Colorado, from May 1st to May 3rd. In this episode, they cover: Hanson Wade's Growth: Brief insights into the company's expansion. Conference Evolution: Advancing Preconstruction's impactful nine-year journey. Benefits for Professionals: The conference's value to contractors, owners, architects, and subcontractors.Denver 2023 Expectations: Sneak peek into the upcoming developments and key announcements. Exclusive Podcast Announcement: A special reveal awaits our listeners, in partnership with Advancing Preconstruction.Remember use Discount Code: PODCAST10 to receive a 10% discount at checkout. Register for Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver go to: https://ter.li/n5hwa0The full Advancing Preconstruction event guide can be accessed here: https://ter.li/ankoppYou can get in touch with Ivo Brook via his Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivobrook/Stay updated on the latest in preconstruction. Subscribe, like, and share with your peers!

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Michael Pritt, the Preconstruction Director at Thomas Construction Group, whom he met at the Advancing Preconstruction Summit last year in Phoenix, Arizona.

Michael Pritt has a diverse background, including running a family construction business, owning a plastics business, and holding various roles in the construction industry.

Discussed during the podcast are the following:

Construction Management (CM) at risk in the public sector.
Negotiated projects transitioning from hard bid in the private sector.
The significance of general contractors using social media for marketing and client acquisition.
Industry discussions on behavioral health, medical, and senior living projects across the U.S.
Insights into the growth and expansion strategies of Thomas Construction.

You can connect with Michael via:

Email: mpritt@thomasconstructiongroup.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pritt-8a52656/

Enjoy and stay tuned for more thrilling Preconstruction episodes on the way!

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In this episode, we're picking up the conversation from Precon World 2023 in Dallas, where our host Gareth McGlynn had the opportunity to catch up with Brett Backus, COO, and Cameron Delahoussaye, Chief Estimator, from Eleven Western Builders.

Discussion points include:

The distinct differences between the art and science of estimating .
The shift from Excel to the Destiny platform, focusing on the implementation phase.
How to achieve 97% client retention rate.
Growing 51% over the last two years, the pluses and minuses.

For those looking to connect with Brett and Cameron, you can find them on LinkedIn -

Brett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-backus/

Cameron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-delahoussaye-307376188/

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn sat down with Jim Murphy the Preconstruction Executive at Truebeck Construction during PreconWorld 2023.

Jarred Hall (Data Engineer), Kalie Ward (Preconstruction Executive)

They discussed:

The Importance of Dashboards
The transition from Sage Timberline to Beck Technology Destini
Reorganizing Data
Assemblies and Dashboard, why its important
Presenting reports to clients through Destini
Preconstruction Teams are set up differently: What makes Truebeck so special.
30 Preconstruction professionals including a Data team: CTI Team Construction Technology Innovation.

I hope you enjoyed this episode, as always please like, share and subscribe.

If you have any follow up questions please reach out to Jim, Jarred and Kalie via there LinkedIn profiles below:

Jim Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-murphy-9346424?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Kalie Ward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalie-ward-919b1b1?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Jarred Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarredahall?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

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Another episode from Precon World 2023 folks! It's none other than Grant Stucker, the Quarter back come Preconstruction leader.

Discussed on the podcast:

What it was like playing Quarterback in front of 70,000+ in college
The skills he learned from Football and still uses today
Understanding how to build resilience
His journey through Colorado State University
Burnout: It's real and important to see the signs
Making the transition from Preconstruction Manager to Preconstruction Technology
And much much more.

Enjoy and if you have any follow up questions please reach out to Grant at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-stucker-babba258?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

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Join host Gareth McGlynn as he sits down with Grant Mendeljian, VP of Preconstruction at Moss & Associates, on the latest episode of the Preconstruction Podcast.

Key topics include:

Grant’s diverse background as Superintendent, Project Manager, Chief Estimator, and now VP of Preconstruction at Moss & Associates.
How important are relationships within Preconstruction.
Overview of Grant's projects which are 100% negotiated work, with 90% involving conceptual estimating.
What market sectors are going to be a hit in 2024.
Window of opportunity for clients moving into 2024.
An engaging Q&A session with Grant that you won’t want to miss.

Be sure to connect with Grant Medjalan through his LinkedIn profile for more professional insights and opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmendeljian/Stay tuned for more informative episodes from us!

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Johnny had just stepped off the stage at PreconWorld when our host, Gareth McGlynn had a chat about the most advanced Take off tool on the market. Also discussed:

Integrations with Beck Technology
Take off 2.0 and TogalGPT
How the mission is to make the Estimator three times more efficient
The future of Togal.AI and the plans to own the take off market

As always folks Johnny is happy to help with any questions, drop him a message on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnymaghzal?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Thanks for listening and remember to subscribe below.

Gareth

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Today's episode of The Preconstruction Podcast was recorded Live at Precon World 2023 in Dallas. Our host, Gareth McGlynn sat down with Michael Ho the CEO of Bespoke Metrics to discuss his new product Compass.

Discussed on this episode:

What is Bespoke Metrics?
Who and how Bespoke Metrics will help both the GC and subcontractors
Latest Integrations with Procore and Beck Technology
The importance of a solid cosmetic integrations
Choosing the right dance partners
Growth plans for the US

A huge thank you to Michael for speaking with us before he presented at Precon World, as always if you are interested in learning more about Bespoke Metrics or have any follow up questions please reach out to Michael vis his linkedIn profile below.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ho-15b9024b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Thanks for listening and remember to subscribe so you get a notification every Monday at noon EST.

Gareth

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Our latest episode of The Preconstruction Podcast is a live recording from PreconWorld 2023. We caught up with Stewart Carroll to hear about what has been happening at Bech Technology over the last 12 months.

Discussion points:

Beck Technology: Growth and product releases
Latest Integrations: Bespoke Metrics, Togal AI and Join
The frustrations of sub contractor qualification process
The Fragmented process of preconstruction and the importance of great partners
Operations Strawberry Jam; MMmmmmmmmm tasty
Huge Announcement from Stewart: Beck Technology is now available to Concrete subcontractors.
And much much more

For any follow up questions connect with Stewart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartacarroll?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

For any sales enquires please contact Grant Stuckler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-stucker-babba258?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Thanks so much for listening and your support since the podcast as started.

Thanks,

Gareth

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In this exciting episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn engages in an insightful discussion with industry expert, Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies.

Main Talking Points of the Session:

The essential tactics to recruit, retain, and develop preconstruction talent as a department manager.
Key takeaways from the Women in Construction West Coast Conference.
"The Missing 33%": The Secret.
Sustainability and ESG: The growing involvement of clients and developers in ESG.

To connect with Manasi Pitkar, make sure to visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasi-pitkar-dbia-leed-ap-pmp%C2%AE-35289aa/

And for Gareth McGlynn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

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In E3 of the Next Gen Series on The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn chats with Laura Ramirez, a dedicated Preconstruction Engineer at New South Construction. Dive deep into Laura's journey:

Key points during the talk are:

From her roots growing up in Venezuela to making a life over the past eight years in the U.S.
The highs and lows of pursuing civil engineering at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
Internship with GEA Integral Solutions, a Division 9 company, and the invaluable lessons she gathered.
Transitioning from a Project Management role to the Preconstruction side, delving into the nuances of operations to preconstruction.
What motivates her each morning: be it technology, culture, or what she loves about the construction industry.

To connect with Laura, visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ramirez-074468179/

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In this fresh podcast episode our host, Gareth McGlynn engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jason Hollenstein, the M.E.P. Estimating Manager at StructureTone.

Topics discussed during the talk:

Graduating as a mechanical engineer during the 2009 recession.
The upcoming Advancing M.E.P. Estimating Conference in Dallas on November 29 - December 1, with Jason as a speaker.
Automating Takeoffs: Strategies to reduce human error and achieve consistency across bids.
Jason's 8-year tenure as an estimator at PJ Mechanical.
His leadership in the first design-build estimate project for the New York Presbyterian Hospital's new ambulatory care center.
Insights from his 3.5 years at Binsky Snyder and the valuable lessons from the mechanical subcontractor world.
How to become a high performer in the mechanical estimating field.

To connect with Jason Hollenstein and delve deeper into his expertise, reach out via his email or Linkedin:

Email: jason.hollenstein@structuretone.comLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hollenstein-987ab113/

You can also connect with Gareth McGlynn via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

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In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn caught up with Kurt Naser, Director of Preconstruction at PC Construction, based in Burlington, VT. His insightful discussion dives into:

Transitioning from Operations to Preconstruction
PC Construction $500M per annum: Building side (Vertical) & Water Waste Water
Kurt's biggest lesson learnt in Construction
The importance of the Kick-off meeting
CM@Risk and Design Build work on the up
Design Assist - Foundation of trade partners

Check out Kurt on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtnaser/

Previous Episode with another Burlington GC ReArch - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepreconstructionpodcast/episodes/E54-Johnny-Illick-CEO--Chris-Huston-VP-of-Precon-discuss-an-agile--Innovative-approach-to-Preconstruction-that-has-achieved-HUGE-success-e1utcrs

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In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn caught up with Clay Young, an electrical contractor from Falcon Electrical Contractors, based in Dallas, Texas. Their insightful discussion dives deep into the intricacies of the construction world, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.

Here's what they covered:

Preconstruction Services in General Contracting
Preconstruction Services from the Subcontractor side
How do you reduce errors during estimating?
Do not enter hard numbers.
Processes equals technology.
Reviewing subcontractor quotes.
Study the pre-build schedule.
Include operations.
Mitigation of Risk: How can this be done?
Early Collaboration in Projects
FREECON

Stay connected with our host and guest:

Gareth McGlynn's LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

Clay Young's LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-young-cep-4168aa143/

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To kick off the new and exciting Next Gen Series of the Preconstruction Podcast, we have Ximena Zarza Del Puerto of James G. Davis, speaking with our host, Gareth McGlynn.

Topics discussed on the episode are:
- Originally from Paraguay travelling to the US
- Studying Law and graduating in 2019
- Her preconstruction likes and dislikes
- What attracted her to the construction industry
- Ximena's experience as a woman in construction
- Evolution of preconstruction
- It's never too late to start over - Ximena discusses her model for her life.

You can reach out to Ximena through her Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ximena-zarza-del-puerto-972a4b239/

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In this new episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn, engages in an enlightening conversation with Greg Williamson, VP of Preconstruction Services at Bond Brothers. Together, they explore crucial topics at the construction industry's forefront.

Discussed are the following points:

Optimizing design build and design assist
Expectation meeting with owner and subcontractors
Leveraging engineers and subcontractors: learn about the value of sharing knowledge regarding installation and constructability with owners
Managing critical design details for effective coordination and influence
Differences between design-build and design assist
Why Design Assist is the best delivery method in construction today.

You can check Greg Williamson via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-williamson-lcpe-leed-ap-b890371/

And Gareth here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

Stay connected for more invaluable insights, and share your perspectives in the comments section.

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Gareth McGlynn sits down with Greg Williamson to dive deep into the many benefits of joining the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE).

They discuss the ability to get certified and become a lifelong member. One of the key takeaways is the immense network opportunities ASPE offers, particularly for those looking to venture into the subcontractor world or elevate their career.

They also talk about the upcoming ASPE Summit scheduled to take place in Chandler, AZ, this September 21 - 23.

Further, ASPE provides its members with a vast library and resources for education and development, including instructor-led courses.

For more information or to connect, find Gareth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

and Greg Williamson : https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-williamson-lcpe-leed-ap-b890371/

To know more about ASPE, visit their official website. https://www.aspenational.org/

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In this new podcast episode, Gareth McGlynn sat down with the Co-Founders of Buildr, Caleb Taylor and Ed Gonzalez.

Topics discussed during the talk:

Buildr as an all-in-one CRM and preconstruction platform.
Ed Gonzalez' early days in Procore and how Buildr came upon.
Differentiator between Buildr and other CRM platforms.
Value of collaboration with general contractors
Four rules that they teach to their clients which they discovered from collaborating with high-performing GCs.
AI on their roadmap
Integration with other tech companies, along with Buildr's recently released fully open API
Buildr having a booth at Procore's Groundbreak on Sept. 19 - 20 in Chicago.

To connect with Ed Gonzalez and Caleb Taylor, head on to their website and they'd be happy to show you what they have to offer.

https://buildr.com/

You can also check out their Linkedin.

Edward Gonzalez : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gedwardgonzalez/

Caleb Taylor : https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-taylor-60756962/

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Kyle Holmes during the Advancing Preconstruction conference 2023 in Phoenix.

Discussed on this episode:

His love for putting the pieces into place, Value Engineering, and love for Preconstruction
Why Estimating?
What helped him advance so quickly?
Preconstruction Technology - geeking out and being technologically focused.
What the Preconstruction Technology world can do better.
The Power of Chat GPT: How he has used it in writing proposals etc
What do we need Technology to do in Preconstruction - 3D drawing?
Clean Technology like ConCntric and JOIN
What the next generation needs and wants in a Preconstruction department.

E31 Micah Vainikka's Episode of the Preconstruction Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/micah-vainikka-young-preconstruction-leader-at-knutson/id1502264958?i=1000516420881

Kyle Holmes LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-holmes-01384785/

Micah Vainikka's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahvainikka/

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This week our host Gareth McGlynn, sits down with the master of Integrated Estimating, Brent Pilgrim, National Director of Preconstruction at The Beck Group

The discussion is about the following:

What is Model-Based Estimating in the A/E/C industry?
How Integrated Estimating is the future.
The 5 key steps within Integrated Estimating.
Preconstruction & Estimating: Transforming a broken, inefficient industry into something that is integrated, mechanized, and modern
What is "Integrated Estimating" and why is Brent transforming the preconstruction discipline and the industry?
The importance of cross-training and exposing yourself to MEP
The Digital Link (key step within Integrated Estimating)
What the next 20/30 years will look like for the Preconstruction & Estimating world - AI, Integrated Estimating and the labor shortage

Brent is a Preconstruction Technology enthusiast and is changing the industry for the better, but more importantly, doing it in an open and collaborative way.

Check him out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentpilgrim/

Enjoy, and I love feedback - Hit me up on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn

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In this captivating episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn, delves deep into the world of design and build with Brett Poulos, National Director of Preconstruction and Estimating at Burns & McDonnell.

Discussion is about the following:

The main conversation around design-build, including its capabilities and strengths.
The growth and uptake of design-build from the perspective of developers and owners.
Effective ways to capture and utilize preconstruction data.
An in-depth discussion on the 360 data loop and its applications in the industry.
Current and future implications of technology and AI in construction and design-build.
The rise in self-performed capabilities achieved through the design-build process.

Connect with Brett Poulos on LinkedIn via this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-poulos/

For further insights, you can check out the DBIA Mid-Cycle Update Report here: https://dbia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DBIA-2023-Mid-Cycle-Survey-Report-FMI.pdf

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Our host Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Mark Sands Founder of Building CATALYST, which applies a management philosophy that is grounded in systems thinking - which is inspired by the work of W. Edwards Deming, the father of quality and process improvement.

Discussed in this episode of the Preconstruction Podcast:

Mark's journey from VP / Partner at The Christman Company to starting Building Catalyst in 2013
The reasons behind starting Building Catalyst what was the mission at the time and how has that mission changed
What is Building CATALYST and why Owners and Contractors need it
The Psychology around change within our industry, what will it take for real change in our processes
How his customers reacted in 2019 when he integrated all the data from every customer
Building methods and how they can shape the change (IPD and Design & Build)
Wh0 uses Building Cataylst? And how it felt in 2022 hitting the milestone of 600 projects and over $10 Billion
The difference between the Silo approach and the System approach. And why we must adopt the system approach.
How structured data and a systems approach can all but automate the preconstruction process (example of the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital)
And much much more - including the terrible Grand Rapids winters :-)

As always our guests are incredible advocates for the Preconstruction space and are open to any follow up questions. The best place to get Mark is at the Building Catalyst website: https://www.buildingcatalyst.com/

Alternatively here is Mark's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksands/

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Kevin Hansen (VP of Preconstruction) and Amr Rafaat (Chief Innovation Officer) at Windover Construction out of Boston.

This episode was recorded at Advancing Preconstruction Summit in Phoenix Arizona at the end of May.

Windover, Kevin and Amr have received multiple Innovation awards since 2019, Amr is a regular guest speaker on Innovation within construction. Discussed during this episode is: - Amr's recent trip to Australia and the construction innovation happening in Asia Pacific region - Transforming Modular and Prefabrication Construction Planning - Combining Drone Mapping, Laser Scanning and BIM Coordination - How Windovers Innovation has contributed to mitigating risk and increased client satisfaction during Preconstruction - We discuss the affordable housing project that helped land the Autodesk 2022 Innovation Award. - The Innovative culture at Windover and how it's the corner stone of the company. - And much much more

As always Kevin and Amr are always looking to collaborate, if you have any questions or are interested in connecting please contact them on LinkedIn via the links below:

Kevin Hansen : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hansen-2a51774

Amr Rafaat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amr-raafat-b27255a4

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Advancing Preconstruction LIVE Episode: Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat down with Jen Tobias Hawkins in Phoenix to discuss:

What are the Digital Tools that are driving Preconstruction, to drive better accuracy in estimating?
How we get better Data into the earlier Life Cycles (Preconstruction)
How do we bring the supply chain data into Design?
VIATechnik: What do they offer?
The Adoption of Data within Preconstruction across BIM Models
How does BIM drive value
What is the ROI on digitizing assets
Digital Fabrication?
Building Buildings with the same materials but thinking about it differently.
We need to change our relationship with DATA.
How the slowdown in VC money will affect the future of Preconstruction Technology.

Check out Jen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-tobias-hawkins/

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Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat down with David Roberts , Director of Modular Fabrication at KHS&S in Southern California.

Discussed on this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast:

David Roberts' background and position at KHS&S
Spek by KHS&S: What is PBU and PKU?
Design process when it comes to Design Assist Digital Fabrication
The value to the client and capabilities of Modular Fabrication
The collaboration needed to carry out PBU or PKU
And much much more

For further information or to ask David any questions please email him at david.roberts@khs&swest.com

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Gareth McGlynn, our host, sits down with the VP of Preconstruction and Data Solutions, Will Senner. He is working with Skanska in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Discussed on this episode are the following topics:

ChatGPT / the super-powered language model.
Data strategy - how to structure your data with AI in mind.
The future of construction with AI.
Preconstruction use cases
How do you prepare for AI.
How Skanska is attaching AI to their datasets.

You can get in touch with Will Senner via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-senner-9068b982/

Here's to an exciting episode – enjoy!

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Gareth McGlynn, our host, sits down with Tom Deane, the Co-Founder & CEO of ProjectMark, for an in-depth discussion. The topics discussed in the podcast include:

Tom's university experience at the Limerick Institute of Technology, where he graduated in 2011. His transition from an Irish education system as a quantity surveyor to working in the San Francisco construction market. His experiences working as an owner's representative at MGAC in San Francisco. Tom lived out his dream of leaving Ireland to build high rises in America, and worked at MGAC for five and a half years. His journey from being a general contractor cost manager to owning and developing ProjectMark, a preconstruction technology firm. Tom discusses the all-in-one CRM and proposal platform which enables users to win work smarter. "Sell preconstruction services". Tom discusses how ProjectMark helps users sell preconstruction services.

You can check Tom Deane via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-deane-5b93b93a/ Visit as well ProjectMark's website: https://www.projectmark.com/ Enjoy this podcast episode!

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In our new episode, Gareth, our host, was joined by Alex Gregory, Director of Preconstruction at GH Phipps.

Discussed on the podcast are the following topics:

He graduated from Georgia Southern University with a B.S. Construction Management in 2007
Lean Construction Institute and the importance of Lean construction project delivery.
He'll be presenting at the Advancing Preconstruction Conference on May 25th. His topic will be recruiting qualified individuals to build a diversed Preconstruction team.
Preconstruction technology - what he has learned and what we can expect in the future.

You can check Alex Gregory via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlgregory/And visit Lean Construction Institute's website: https://leanconstruction.org/

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Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat in with Rachel Daly, The No nonsense QS in NYC.

They discussed the following:

Rachel has studied Construction Economics with a Quantity Surveying Degree at the Limerick Institute of Technology.
Seven years of QS work in Brisbane, Australia where she was responsible for the largest children's hospital in the Southern Hemisphere.
The challenges of relocating from Australia to New York City with Linesight.
5 years of working with the JP Morgan team, making sure that the Chase Tower headquarters in Manhattan comes in on budget, which is a 60-story skyscraper.
What is the difference between quantity surveying and preconstruction?
Large change orders or construction variations, what we can do better.
Preconstruction technology - what CostX can bring to the table?
How do we tackle the highest inflation rate in 40 years at 7.5% in January? Rachel Daly does a deep dive.

You can connect with Rachel via her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-daly-mrics-b61b857a/

Check out as well an article she has written: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rachael-daly-mrics-b61b857a_how-commercial-real-estate-can-plan-around-activity-6915066948229693440-ofHZ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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Gareth, our host, sat down with Wyatt Jenkins, SVP of Product at Procore Technologies to ask what Procore have planned for there Preconstruction offerings?

Disclosed on the podcast:

Wyatts background within Data & Analytics companies
Why construction and why Procore
The Procore Ecosystem, known for their CM software, what have they planned for the Preconstruction offering
Why did the firm purchase Esticom in Oct 2020 and what have they planned
Data, How he sees data as the fundamental reason for a common data platform
ProcorePay launching later this year
And much much more.

If you have follow up questions, you can reach Wyatt via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattjenkins/

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Gareth, our host, sat down with Marty Cornish, CEO at Workorder, an automated quantity take off software for construction cost estimators.

Disclosed on the podcast:

His senior entrepreneurial history after starting off and exiting onto other companies.
His Psychology degree obtained in 2009.
How AI will affect the Preconstruction life cycle moving forward.
What separates Workorder from the other products on the market which is the detection of materials and objects.
And much, much more!

If you have follow up questions, you can reach Marty via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martycornish/

Or you can book your Demo today at: https://www.workorder.ai/demo

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Our host, Gareth McGlynn, talked with Adam Schneider who is an Executive Director of Preconstruction at Snyder Langston.

He graduated at The Ohio State University in 2007 with a Construction Management degree.

He was a Project Manager at MATT Construction for almost seven and a half years.

Started with Snyder Langston as a Sr. Project Manager for 4 years then as Director of Preconstruction for another 4 years and now as Executive Director of Preconstruction since Sept 2022.

Discussion on this episode is all about collaboration including these topics:

Luxury apartment building in 2022 - 2023
The importance of preconstruction technology in multifamily construction
Prefabrication and modular construction within multifamily
The building method of design-build
High density multifamily construction in 2023 - 2024

See Adam via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schneider-b8406245/

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Quick catch up with Jacob Keith the Preconstruction Director at Layton in Salt Lake City.

Discussed:

25 years of Preconstruction & Estimating
10 years with The Beck Group
Design & Build, CM@Risk and GMP
Building a competitive but realistic GMP to win work whilst managing a clients expectation
Inflation, supply chain issues
And of course our Question time segment....

Enjoy and stay tuned for more great Preconstruction craic.

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Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat down with Aaron Shwom, the Senior Preconstruction Manager at Consigli in Boston, Massachusetts.

Aaron is a Psychology graduate from The George Washington University.

Early on his career, Aaron didn't know what to do and worked in a cabinetry shop, were he rekindled his love for construction. He then moved to John Moriarty & Associates starting off as an Estimator then Purchaser, Precon Lead and Conceptual Estimator.

Now with Consigli for two and a half years, Aaron is assisting developers with Lab projects across MA, by focusing on Historical Data.

Discussion points included:

Importance of cost data and Aaron's current live cost model at Consigli which is a proprietary model that he helped develop.
The dynamics of a good relationship with your subcontractors in the local market.
How COVID has exposed our construction market.
And much much more - remember to stay tuned for the 8 Question segment with Aaron.

You can check Aaron via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-shwom-8b423625/

Hope you enjoyed the podcast!

Stay tuned for some more amazing episodes on the Preconstruction Podcast.

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Our host Gareth McGlynn talked to Tim Hogan a 33 year old Preconstruction Executive running a team of 13 in D.C..

This is yet another HIGH PERFORMING Preconstruction Executive telling his story.

As always Tim is always open to further questions or any follow up conversation via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hogan-76843544

Enjoy and stay tuned for more episodes.

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Our host Gareth McGlynn talked with the dynamic duo that is Johnny Illick (CEO) & Chris Huston (VP of Precon) of ReArch about their appearance at this years Advancing Preconstruction Conference in Pheonix, AZ. As well as:

How ReArch has achieved a 66% hit rate across CM work and the strategy behind the success
The ideas that separate them from there competitors
The success they have had with an Innovative approach to Preconstruction Services.
ReArch's vertically integrated services
The Importance of a debrief and feedback form that helped shape the company
General Preconstruction craic not to be missed

Enjoy this episode it's an eye opener to how a successful company runs with Preconstruction in mind.

As always both Johnny and Chris are cool people always making themselves available, so check them out at the links below:

Johnny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-illick-439a1b18

Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-huston-75800512

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Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with J.D Kind the Regional Director of Preconstruction with Lemoine in Baton Rouge, LA.

Discussed:

How he wanted to become a Doctor and ended up as a Doctor of Construction
The important early years
The important role the Army played in his development
Preconstruction Technology - Togal AI, Sage, and much more
Economic outlook and what he believes will become the new normal
Much much more - and of course our new 8 questions segment at the end

If you have any follow-up questions or are interested in speaking with J.D here is his Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdawsonking/

Enjoy and stay tuned for more young Next generation interviews on The Preconstruction Podcast.

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Happy New Year folks - Looking forward to bringing you all the latest Preconstruction craic in 2023.

You may have listened to our first episode (Sep 2021) with Chris Sammarco, it was so good we had to get him on again for an update.

We discussed:

The importance of culture
How he built a strong stable high performing team
Economic stability
His driven mentality
The current appetite for CM work and the comparison to Lump sum work
The typical day of a Precon lead
Some sound advice for the next generation of Preconstruction Talent
And much much more - including our new 8 questions challenge

A huge thank you to Chris, and here is the link to his DJ tracks - who would have thought? https://open.spotify.com/track/7HHVE9gcKbhHoUyHxgMCG1

Should you have any follow-up questions for Chris feel free to connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sammarco-5b16a929/

This episode has loads of great advice and lessons on preconstruction, so please share it with your peers, friends, or team.

Enjoy!

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Gareth McGlynn our host was delighted when Wes Palmisano agreed to come on The Preconstruction podcast. There was so much to cover, including:

The Palmisano family history, of which he is the third generation of Master Builders
Starting Impetus in 2013 with a high-growth strategy to get to $100M as fast as possible
How focusing on Preconstruction Services was one of the best decisions he ever made
The reason behind Impetus, challenges with growing so fast, success stories, lessons learned, and what the future holds
Getting paid market rate for Preconstruction services
Preconstruction Technology and the future of Preconstruction Technology
The Renegade Academy - the current education system and its failings to provide qualified candidates for the construction space
Prefabrication and its importance to help deal with the capacity deficit

As always Wes is always available to help anyone in a similar position or anyone with questions please reach out to him on LinkedIn via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-j-palmisano-317681a/

Or visit the Impetus website at https://buildimpetus.com/

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Gareth sat down with Steve Dell’Orto the founder and CEO of ConCntric, a preconstruction platform that is transforming the fractured preconstruction environment by unifying data, people, and processes.

ConCntric acts as a single source of truth for all preconstruction stakeholders by providing a dynamic view of the project that ensures certainty of outcome.

Discussed on the podcast:

Steve's 26-year construction industry career where he lived and breathed the world of delivering

preconstruction projects for Clark on the West coast - building it to over $5billion

Transisioning into building a Preconstruction platform
Why he belives we need change within Preconstruction
His background within operations and how preconstruction can shape and help us with the capacity deficit.
The progress he has made within the last 12 months with ConCntic
His excitement and predictions of the Future of construction as a whole and especially Preconstruction.

As promised please see below Steve's Linkedin profile link and the link to the ConCntric website where you can book your demo.

Steve Dell'Orto Linkedin Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedellorto/

ConCntric Website, BOOK a DEMO page: https://concntric.com/

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Gareth our host caught up with Ron Deckman the Chief MEP Cost Manager with 35 North out of Durham, North Carolina.

To give you a flavor of Ron:

Credentials he has earned in his career: General Journeyman Electrician, PA; Certified Bus Welder; Certified TIG Welder, Aerospace Certifications - many are expired but he once held them
Titles he has had in his 42 years in construction-related services: Chief MEP Cost Manager/Preconstruction Senior Cost Manager; MEP Estimator; Project Manager; Structural Test Lab Manager; Construction Trades worker
Training includes: Hydraulic power systems; Strain gauge technology; Medium and high-voltage power distribution; Business management (while at Boeing)
Ron has a passion for Mentorship – he was an Electrical Instructor, ABC Apprenticeship Program for 5 years, and also once served as a teaching assistant - history and classical Greek - at Biola University for 2 years.
FUN FACT: He is a keen scuba diver

Discussed on the podcast:

How Ron's background in Aerospace helped Ron become an MEP Cost Manager
The Importance of Mentorship
Environmental trends affecting construction
Supply Chain issues in MEP
Preconstruction DATA
The Price :-( of everything

Feel free to connect with Ron via the link below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-deckman-86270780/

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Precon World 2022 is officially launched, it's happening on Thursday, October 13th, and Friday, October 14th, 2022 in Dallas Texas. To help launch Precon World, Gareth caught up with our dear friend Stewart Carroll (President of Beck Technology) on the Podcast to discuss:

What is Precon World and who will be there?
The Impact of the economy on Construction and Preconstruction.
Hybrid Work in Preconstruction. The future of a HYBRID workforce
The Importance of Mentorship within Preconstruction.

You can connect with Stewart on LinkedIn using the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartacarroll/

Register for Precon World 2022 now via link: https://event.beck-technology.com/precon-world-2022

Architecture Billings Index: https://www.aia.org/resources/10046-the-architecture-billings-index

TR Economics: https://itreconomics.com/

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Gareth our host caught up with Kevin Waddell the Estimating & Preconstruction Manager at Burns & McDonnell who works on Design & Build Water projects across the US.

We discuss:

Specializing in Water/Wastewater
Benefits of Design & Build: Collaboration
Field experience: Deep dive into the importance of seeing things being built
Growth of Water/Wastewater: 20 years ago a $15m project was big, its now $200M+
Investing in Infrastructure: Allocating for maintenance of the US Infrastructure.
The skills of getting 5% of the cost of a project in the design stage.
The escalation of process and its effect: Managing the owner's risk. Contingency plan/budget.

Feel free to connect with Kevin Waddell via the link below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-waddell-p-e-23587ab/

Kevin's Blog link: https://www.wateronline.com/doc/designing-for-procurement-can-help-alleviate-supply-chain-headaches-0001

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If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com

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Gareth our host caught up with Jim Brain, VP of Preconstruction for Reaume Richardson in Pasadena, California, Jim is a California native with extensive experience across multiple sectors in California. During this episode, Jim discussed: - Reaume Richardson's track record in revitalizing cityscapes throughout California - Hyper Inflation: His experience in the early 2000s looks slightly similar. How that worked out - Preconstruction Technology - Lack of resources within subcontractors and Preconstruction & Estimating teams - How he recruits, retains and develops staff - The challenges of Adaptive reuse projects You can connect with Jim on LinkedIn using the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-brain-0b837313/ Jim's email: jim@reaumerichardson.com Oh and we discuss much much more :-) Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe, and share it with your friends, peers, or colleagues. If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com Enjoy! Preconstruction DATA Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modelling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Pasadena, California Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Jim Brain Reaume Richardson Gareth McGlynn

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Our host Gareth sat down with Jeff Sample the Industry Evangelist at JOIN a Preconstruction Technology platform that helps the Owner, Architect and Contractor communicate, collaborate, and make important decisions easier. We also discussed:

What was the craic at Advancing Preconstruction
Lessons learnt so far in the Join journey
How Join listen, learn and adapt
The Importance of communication, collaboration and transparency
How we can help the construction industry
The new release of Project Comparisons from Join

I hope you enjoy this episode please reach out to Jeff via his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-sample-b187087/

Or email him at jeff@join.build

Enjoy!

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Gareth our host caught up with Rohan Jawali the VDC & Innovations lead at Hensel Phelps in San Diego.

During this episode, Rohan goes into great depth on:

His career growth at Hensel Phelps
The Importance of Preconstruction & VDC
Preconstruction Technology (BIM Models, 5D Modelling & 6D Modelling)
Digital Prefabrication
The lessons from Covid, how the Processes have enabled us.
Life in San Diego
What is the best Preconstruction Technology Stack

You can connect with Rohan via Twitter and LinkedIn via the following links:

Twitter: @RJawali

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjawali/

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The labor shortage is our responsibility!

Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Bob Kovacs the VP of Preconstruction with Evans General Contracting in Atlanta, GA to discuss how the labor shortage is everyone's responsibility.

Having worked in operations early on and now with 20+ years in Preconstruction with the likes of Skanska, Gilbane, and Evans, Bob is leading the way in speaking out on this topic.

During this episode we discuss the following:

Skilled Labor Shortage
The Importance of Preconstruction
Preconstruction Technology
Evans GC and the future of construction industries
The importance of operations experience as a Preconstruction Professional.

Bob is incredibly open and transparent if you have any questions or want to get involved in volunteering connect with Bob on Linkedin via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-kovacs-leed-ap-1491744/details/experience/

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Gareth our host caught up with Alan Dunbar the SVP of Preconstruction for Skanska's West Coast offices, he is also the Preconstruction Technology Group Leader across the US.

Based in Seattle, WA, Alan is an incredibly insightful Preconstruction professional originating from Glasgow, Scotland where he studied as a Quantity Surveyor.

During this episode, Alan goes into great depth on his vision for Skanska's West Coast operations and how they are leveraging in-house custom-built preconstruction technology to help expedite the Preconstruction process.

You can connect with Alan on LinkedIn using the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-dunbar-25a16614/

Oh and we discuss much much more :-)

Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe, and share it with your friends, peers, or colleagues.

If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com

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Gareth our host caught up with David Askie an International Preconstruction thought leader who has worked across three continents in cities like Milan, Sydney, London, Perth, LA, NY, Chicago and many more.

During this episode, David goes into great depth on:

His journey from college in Newcastle New South Wales to Head of Integrated Solutions for Lendlease US.
Lendlease the Australian construction giant
Projects in Milan, London, LA, NY, Chicago
Lendlease's unique international skillset
Opportunities in Lendlease US
Preconstruction Technology
The Challenges around choosing the right Preconstruction Technology

Oh and we discuss much much more :-)

Connect with David on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-askie-803a3b4/

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Gareth our host caught up with Angel Dizon (MD) & Menzies Wilson (Director of Cost) who oversee $20 billion worth of projects at the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations for the US.

In their own words "We are the best within the State"

Angel discusses:

Innovation within the Bureau
The impact and responsibility the state has when it comes to climate change
Prefabrication and AI as well as much much more

Menzies discusses:

Building logistics & labor
Challenges of building in poorly developed countries
What it's like to have a project in Preconstruction for 2+ years
The secret to getting within single digits of huge projects across the world
The military operation of supplying a remote location
Preconstruction Technology Feel free to connect with Angel or Menzies via the links below:

Angel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-a-dizon-iii-2a121a188/

Menzies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menzies-wilson-08a72515/

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Gareth our host caught up with Steve Stouthamer the EVP of Preconstruction with Skanska, who oversees 145 Preconstruction & Estimating professionals across the US with Skanska.

Based in Raleigh, NC Steve has held multiple high-profile roles at Skanska including General Manager of Virginia and the Carolina's.

During this episode, Steve goes into great depth on his vision to utilize Preconstruction Data through a customized self-build platform within Skanska. This is an incredible journey that every Preconstruction professional should hear. Oh and we discuss much much more :-)

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Our host Gareth sat down with Andrew Zukoski the Co-Founder of JOIN a Preconstruction Technology platform that helps the Owner, Architect and Contractor communicate, collaborate and make important discisions easier. We also discussed:

The challenges of being an entrepreneur, Co-Founder of a technology firm
As a developer why he picked Preconstruction Technology
The importance of transparancy within construction
How they will integrate with the leading Estimating platforms like Timberline, DESTINI and Planswift
Preconstruction DATA
Growth and taking over the world

I hope you enjoy this episode please rech out to Andrew via his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewzukoski/

Or email him at andrew@join.build

Enjoy!

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Our host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Spencer Easton the Scheduling Manager with Oakland Construction in Phoenix, AZ.

Spencer is a scheduling fanatic, we discussed:

His transformation from logistics to scheduling and the HR lady who spotted his talents.
His thoughts around P6, TAKT
How important scheduling is when is comes to preconstruction, costing and safety
This idea that scheduling comes at the end
How TAKT is the business when it comes to simple effective scheduling and planning
He even weights in on the preconstruction data conversation
The future of construction and how he sees things evolving.

Enjoy this episode and please share, like and comment.

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Our host Gareth sat down with Andrew Halphen on the Podcast recently to discuss:

Preconstruction Technology: Having visited Northern Europe what he learnt.
His career from Architect student to Preconstruction
Why the Precon Technology market needs to be more competitive
Why using the computer to count the stupid things makes sense.
Preconstruction DATA
Building the Rangers stadium in Arlington, VA
Why Houston Texas is the place to be :-)

I hope you enjoy this episode please rech out to Andrew via his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-halphen-68546611a/

Enjoy!

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Our host Gareth had Adam Wolf on the Podcast recently to discuss his new company Relay Construction Services.

Adam's goal is to create an all inclusive environment for preconstruction professionals.

I hope you enjoy this episode please rech out to Adam via his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwolf2020

Enjoy!

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Our host Gareth sat down with Chris Sammarco, DPR's Tristate Preconstruction leader in New Jersey to discuss:

The Importance of Physical Fitness within the workplace
Mentorship - Chris talked about the importance of Paul Pizzaro his mentor
His drive to become the best at what he does.
How a large complex project at Hunter Roberts nearly cost him his health (losing 20lbs)
His most challenging projects including the Red Bulls Arena project in New Jersey
The challenges of moving from Excel to WinEst
How to build a high performing preconstruction team.

There is no doubt that Chris Sammarco is a driven, passionate character who will climb the preconstruction ladder to become one of the best in the business over the next 10 years.

This episode has loads of great advice and lessons on preconstruction, so please share it with your peers, friends or team.

Enjoy!

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Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with AEC Technology Innovator Nick Papadopoulos to discuss:

Young people taking RISKS in construction
Giving back the construction space while helping it move forward
Tech companies not understanding the construction industry
What happened with KATERRA? Why it didnt work out.
The challenges of adapting historical DATA
The furture Preconstruction org chart
Mellenials coming through, what they need from construction
Automating from the 2D world

Nick touches on his 25 + years in helping companies in the AEC/O industry implement cost estimating technologies so they can work more efficiently.

Nick strives to continue to create better solutions for process optimization along with developing software for benchmarking and predictive analytics.

If you are interested in contacting Nick please email nickp@eosgroup.com.

Enjoy and please share like and comment.

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Our host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Morgan Keel the Director of Preconstruction with Starmount in Raleigh, NC.

Morgan discussed:

Her dream to build her won home was the driver to getting into construction
How she always wanted to won her own business
The importance of having a good mentor
Relocating from NYC to NC
The evolution of Preconstruction
The Data Center world
And much much more

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Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Micah Vainikka the young Preconstruction leader driving Knutson forward in Minnesota.

We discussed the incredible Scandinavian influence across Minnesota and how Knutson was founded by a Norwegian.

Micah's story on working as a carpenter for a custom home builder while studying for his Construction Manager degree gave him a real passion for construction.

Micah is a perfect example of how a young high performing Project Manager transitions into Preconstruction, climbs the ladder quickly and is influencing how projects can be built faster, safer and better.

As always preconstruction technology is at the heart of this discussion and much much more.

Enjoy this episode and please share, like and comment.

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Gareth our host caught up with Will Senner the VP of Preconstruction with Skanska in Raleigh, NC. Will's story of Preconstruction Data is incredible, discussed on this episode:

The best way to use Preconstruction Data
What Preconstruction Data we should be using / gathering
Visualization through Microsoft BI
Data Workflows
Challenges of playing the long game with data
Benefits of Data
How it ties into the Preconstruction, Design, Development and Operations side

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Gareth our host caught up with Matt Vetter the Vice President of Schafer Construction outside of Detroit, MI on:

How a Bachelors in Psychology helped him climb the Preconstruction ladder
Working from home - how it will shape the future of Preconstruction
The challenges of running a construction company like a startup
Detroit construction market and the suburbs
Preconstruction Technology
The Future of Preconstruction and how Schafer will grow

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Our host Gareth McGlynn had great craic chatting to Bennie Kovach the Precon Executive with James G. David Construction in DC.

Covered in this episode:

The Penn State Bachelor's of Architectural Engineering
Bennie's attention disorder
Why he choose Preconstruction
The challenges of WFH and how it will shake out
The importance of Business Development within Preconstruction
Fairfax, VA
Evolution of Preconstruction and Preconstruction Technology

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Our host Gareth McGlynn had our first US Naval Academy Graduate on the podcast this week. Loren Morgan the VP of Preconstruction with Brookfield Properties in San Francisco discussed:

The lessons learnt at the Naval Academy
Differences between the Naval Academy and conventional universities or colleges
Why he choose Preconstruction
What developers look for in a contractor
The importance of a Developer, Contractor and Architect relationship
Suburban construction design
Relocating to San Fran from Virginia
Why Preconstruction professionals need to constantly shot there way out of meetings

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Happy New Year!

To kick off 2021 our host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Mark Cleverly the current Construction Executive for McCarthy in Atlanta, GA.

Topics discussed:

Mark's transition from running his own firm in London to Senior Estimator at McCarthy
Healthcare and Higher Education construction
The importance of technology in his day to day preconstruction work
Collaborating with the client
Preconstruction Technology: Data and Modelogix, Assemble
Atlanta, GA as a place to live: Likes and Dislikes

Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers.

If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.

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Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down this week with James Hancik (VP) the Preconstruction Executive with Gilbane in New Jersey.

James's journey is filled with challenges, success stories and a great example of how construction can take you in so many different directions.

Discussion points:

Lack of students considering construction/preconstruction
Building the Red Bull arena for a European client
The importance of a MBA in your career
The art of Estimating; What makes the best estimators
How challenging yourself is the only way to keep enjoying the construction world
Preconstruction Technology
And much much more

This is a great episode that I hope you enjoy.

Sponsor: Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/

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This is the second episode in our DATA series of Podcasts and who better to get on and discuss DATA than Stewart Carroll. Stewarts ability to simplify the most complex technology solutions for Preconstruction is second to none.

This is Stewarts second appearance, so if you havent listened to the first episode please do.

This time Stewart dissects how DATA is collected, used and displayed with Preconstruction.

Please enjoy and share this with peers, colleagues and friends that might be interested.

Thanks,

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Gareth our host caught up with Bill Allen the President of EvolveLAB and On Point Scans, Bill can be described as a thought provoking BIM Advocate who questions the normal and enjoys a good old debate.

During this podcast Gareth and Bill touch on:

Computational Design or as Bill calls it "Computational Construction"
How the next generation of BIM / VDC professionals should be taught and trained
Shared Data from the BIM Model
Modular Construction
Architectural Challenges
Capturing As Builds
Relaxing on his summer board

EvolveLAB: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrUqAHZOqTXu3Myei1VUBzA

Bill Allen LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billallenbimmanager/

Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.

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The Preconstruction Podcast are delighted after popular demand to welcome back Steve Dell'Orto to discuss Data within Preconstruction and specifically AI and ML.

Steve is fresh from his appearance at the Advancing Preconstruction conference earlier this month (Nov 2020), if you didn't catch his presentation I highly recommend it, you can catch a recording now on his LinkedIn feed - just search Steve Dell'Orto on Linkedin.

Enjoy this Episode, we will be bringing you more episodes discussing Data in Preconstruction very soon.

As always a big shout out to our main sponsor Beck Technology: https://beck-technology.com/

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The Preconstruction Podcast has started its Civil series of Podcasts with a BANG - our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn talked to an industry leader, speaker, advocate and pioneer Colleen Martindale.

Described as a breath of fresh air to male dominated industry, Colleen discusses the challenges of being a woman in estimating, McCarthy's diverse project range within civil, Preconstruction Technology including Join Build(r) and Modelogix and a topic that is close to her heart the McCarthy Partnership for Women (MPFW).

This is a must listen to for any civil industry preconstruction or estimating professional or any female within construction.

Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers.

If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.

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During episode 7 of our BIM/VDC Series of podcasts, our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn spoke to Paul Hedgepath the BIM / VDC Director with M.J Harris in Birmingham, AL.

Paul was fascinated by 3D Modelling at a young age and this was the start of a progressive career within the Virtual Design and Construction space.

Paul discusses everything from being an early adaptor with Holder Construction and now leading the VDC/BIM department for M.J Harris.

Sponsor: Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/

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Luis Giordano talks to our host Gareth McGlynn about his Italian heritage, starting his construction career in Argentina, relocating from Argentina to California, the evolution of construction methods, Preconstruction technologies and how they will shape how we build in the future.

Luis also goes into great detail of how preconstruction and preconstruction teams will have a much bigger role to play in the success of commercial construction projects across the US.

Enjoy this episode and please like and share it on your preferred social media platform.

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The Preconstruction podcast host Gareth McGlynn sat down with YouTube Star Nick Senske the current Assistant Professor of Architecture at Iowa University.

With a Bachelors and Masters in Architecture, along with his 40,000+ YouTube following, Nick Sense is the ideal teacher of Computational Design and Construction Design Education.

Nick discusses how schools are teaching BIM in design education and how computational design should be at the forefront of learning at schools.

See below links to Nick's YouTube Channel, Iowa State University and a 15 minute discussion on why programming should be taught within architecture.

If you want to contact Nick please email him at nsenske@iastate.edu

My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nsenske

Iowa State University Computation + Construction Lab (CCL): http://ccl.design.iastate.edu/

Here is a 15-minute talk that Nick gave at University of Oklahoma (March 5, 2020) on why architecture students need to learn programming (it covers some of what we couldn't get to in the interview...): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LR7BYz58Ug&feature=youtu.be&t=10122

Great episode that I hope you enjoy.

Sponsor: Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/ Advancing Preconstruction - https://bit.ly/3hLAJ8X

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This week Gareth McGlynn caught up with Roel Aguilar a Preconstruction Leader with DPR in the Dallas-Fort Worth.

If ever a title fitted a profile its this one, Roel is a Preconstruction Leader who grew DPR's preconstruction team from 1 to 18 in six years.

In this podcast we find out the secret sauce of building a successful preconstruction team, engaging with trade partners early and the future of Preconstruction technology.

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The Preconstruction podcast host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Professor and YouTube Star Jeremy Roh the Principle of Ragona Architecture & Design to get an architects perspective on BIM Technology.

With a Bachelors & Masters in Architecture and Jeremy's 20,000 YouTube subscribers, he gave a great insight into Preconstruction Technology and how it's changing his daily work load - "It basically has allowed Architects to do what we have been trained to do which is deliver great design options to our client.

Great episode that I hope you enjoy.

Sponsor: Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/

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Episode 5 of your BIM/VDC sees our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn sit down with Chad Holbrook the Director of VDC for W.E O'Niel in Chicago.

Chad graduated with a degree in Computer Graphics from Purdue and was one of the first to beta test Revit.

With 12+ years in BIM/VDC with the likes of Kitchel, Mortenson, Barton Malow and now W.E O'Niel this is a great insight into current VDC challenges and what the future holds for construction.

Great episode that I hope you enjoy.

Sponsor: Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/

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This week Gareth McGlynn caught up with Andy Mair the Healthcare Project Manager who worked 12 years with Jacobsen in Salt Lake City before making the transition to Dallas, TX with DPR's Healthcare division.

Having nearly become a FBI agent, Andy decided to study Construction Management at BYU and follow his father into the construction world.

Enjoy this episode and please like and share it on your preferred social media platform.

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Preconstruction Podcast host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Darrell Torres the Preconstruction Executive from Denver, CO who is leading the charge for Clark Construction across the West coast.

Darrell discusses how his non traditional entry into the construction market saw him utilise his skills with Data, organising teams of people and being able to communicate and build relationships easily. Not to mention the importance and place technology has within construction.

A big thank you to our main sponsor Beck Technology, please visit their website at https://beck-technology.com/

Also would like to thank our new partner the Advancing Preconstruction Conference, which is taking place in Las Vegas from November 3rd until November 6th - if you have not purchased your ticket please click this link and use the code: PODCAST to receive 10% discount

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This is the zoom interview between our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn and the Digital Fabrication guru Noni Pittenger.

Noni is an area of construction that was a little unkown to us here at Niche but after this zoom interview its opened up a whole new world.

Noni describes how her background in Architecture along with her problem solving skills has guided her into the innovative world of digital construction using robotics.

Working with great companies like CW Keller, WeWork, Autodesk, Tesla and her new role with NewCo.

Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.

If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com Enjoy!

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Estimating

Construction

Preconstruction

Building Information Modeling

BIM

VDC

Virtual Design Construction

Commercial Construction

Preconstruction Managers

Design & Build

Niche Specialist Staffing Partners

Niche SSP

Noni Pittenger

Gareth McGlynn

Robotics in Construction

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This the third episode of our BIM / VDC Series on The Preconstruction Podcast, we were delighted to speak with Jacob D'Albora a leading BIM Director with a focus on Facilities Management at McVeigh & Mangum in Charlotte, NC.

Jacob was headhunted to start up this division within McVeigh & Mangum and talks about his journey to this point, along with the challenges he faced and still faces across Construction.

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If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.

Estimator

Estimating

Construction

Facility Management Services

Preconstruction

Building Information Modeling

BIM

VDC

Virtual Design Construction

Commercial Construction

Preconstruction Managers

Design & Build

Charlotte, NC

BIM Guru

Niche Specialist Staffing Partners

Niche SSP

Jacob D'Albora

Gareth McGlynn

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The future of pre-construction is being built by ConCntric - https://concntric.io/

Another great interview between our Managing Director - Gareth McGlynn and Steve Dell'Orto the Founder & CEO of ConCntric a Pre-Construction platform to unify all of the data, cost decisions, value engineering forecasts and program changes that create the parameters for success in construction projects.

Steve goes into detail how ConCntric will revolutionise collaboration between Owner, Architect and General Contractor.

Enjoy this episode and please like and share it on your preferred social media platform.

If you have any questions about ConCntric please feel free to reach out to Steve Dell'Orto on LinkedIn via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedell... Enjoy!

ConCntric

Preconstruction Technology

Estimator

Estimating

Construction

Preconstruction

Building Information Modeling

BIM

VDC

Virtual Design Construction

Commercial Construction

Estimators

Preconstruction Managers

Design & Build

Clark Construction

Niche Specialist Staffing Partners

Niche SSP

Steve Dell'Orto

Gareth McGlynn

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As part of the Expat series our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn sat down with Matt Highland a Senior Cost Manager with Cummings Corporation in Denver Colorado.

Matt moved to the US after graduating with a degree in Construction Management from University of Newcastle in Australia.

Matt discussed everything from the stressful Visa application/Interview, the difficulties in emigrating to the US, the challenges and differences with construction in the US and of course how much fun he is having in Denver Colorado.

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If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.

Estimator

Estimating

Construction

Preconstruction

Building Information Modeling

BIM

VDC

Virtual Design Construction

Commercial Construction

Australian Construction in the US

Estimators

Preconstruction Managers

Design & Build

Denver, CO

Aussies in the US

Aussies in Denver, CO

Niche Specialist Staffing Partners

Niche SSP

Gareth McGlynn

Matt Highland

The Preconstruction Podcast

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As part of the BIM/VDC Series of podcasts, our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn spoke to Tim Riefenberg the BIM Manager with The Beck Group in Atlanta, GA.

Working for an integrated general contractor Tim discusses leading the way with Technology models on the Phipps Plaza project in Atlanta, GA.

Sponsor: Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/

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If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com

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Estimator

Estimating

Construction

Preconstruction

Building Information Modeling

BIM

VDC

Virtual Design Construction

Commercial Construction

Preconstruction Managers

Design & Build

Niche Specialist Staffing Partners

Niche SSP

The Beck Group

Beck Technology

Gareth McGlynn

Tim Riefenberg

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Our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn sat down with a young up and coming Preconstruction Engineer Daniel Lemack to discuss his career so far and what its like trying to climb the ladder as a talented engineer.

Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.

If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com

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Estimator

Estimating

Construction

Preconstruction

Building Information Modeling

Preconstruction Manager

BIM

VDC

Virtual Design Construction

Commercial Construction

Waste Water projects

Estimators

Preconstruction Managers

Design & Build

Orlando, FL

Florida

Niche Specialist Staffing Partners

Niche SSP

Daniel Kemack

Gareth McGlynn

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This is another great interview between Gareth McGlynn our Managing Director and Martin Walsh current VP of Development with Sonic Automotive and former Vice President of Balfour Beatty.

They discuss everything from Martin's education in Galway to his first job on a major historical renovation project in London, to making the transition to the US.

Followed by his journey to becoming a VP at Sonic in Charlotte, NC.

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If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.

Estimator

Estimating

Construction

Preconstruction

Building Information Modeling

BIM

VDC

Virtual Design Construction

Commercial Construction

Irish Construction in the US

Estimators

Preconstruction Managers

Design & Build

Charlotte, NC

Irish in the US

Irish in Charlotte, NC

Niche Specialist Staffing Partners

Niche SSP

Gareth McGlynn

Martin Walsh

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The Preconstruction Podcast is doing a series on BIM and VDC, we kicked the series off with a chat with leading BIM Director Brian Myers.

Brian is a BIM advocate across the US and teaches BIM via LinkedIn Learning, that along with working for the largest architectural and engineering firms on the globe make Brian the prime candidate to kick off The Preconstruction BIM and VDC series.

Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers.

If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.

Estimator

Estimating

Construction

Preconstruction

Building Information Modeling

BIM

VDC

Virtual Design Construction

Commercial Construction

Preconstruction Managers

Design & Build

St Louis

BIM Guru

Niche Specialist Staffing Partners

Niche SSP

Brian Myers

Gareth McGlynn

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This is the zoom interview between our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn and Sakshi Sachdev an Estimator / Project Manager in NYC who works in the high end residential construction space.

The podcast touches on the difficulties of estimating across the US, the advantage of having a bachelors and masters in Architecture and the future of estimating.

If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com

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This is the zoom interview between our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn and Rakesh Shah one of the best interiors estimators in NYC.

Rakesh discusses everything from his upbringing in India, overcoming adversity, sleeping in a temple during his education, working in Kenya, coming to the US and working his way up the Preconstruction and Estimating ranks to become Director of Estimating at WeWork in NYC.

If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com

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This is the zoom interview between our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn and the Master Builder Clayton Myhre from Dallas, TX.

Clayton is a seasoned Design & Build Preconstruction expert with a fascinating background that started off in Mantana University then as Captain followed by an illustrious career as Project Executive, Preconstruction VP and all round preconstruction leader within Design & Build.

If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com

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The Preconstruction Podcast tells a story of Preconstruction Innovation within Commercial Construction throughout the US. We will be travelling the country speaking with Preconstruction innovators, Estimating geniuses and national leaders within Technology, General Contractors, Architects, Owners and Subcontractors to hear there Preconstruction success stories.

During our recent trip to Dallas, TX our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn sat down with Stewart Carroll for the inaugural Preconstruction Podcast. Enjoy this insight into Preconstruction Technology, Stewart discusses everything from his person journey from a creative think tank in Boston to his now home with Beck Technology in Dallas, TX.

If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the podcast please reach out to me directly at gareth.mcglynn@nichessp.com

Enjoy!

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