Eric Schaefer of Fading West and Ross Cohen of DL Cohen join us for episode 321 of Art of Construction! "We came into existence to solve a problem. And the problem is that there are no attainable houses being built in our country right now." Eric is a determine Chief Business Development Officer at Fading West, responsible for forging meaningful partnerships with developers, non-profits, and municipalities in Colorado. His drive to create workforce housing and sell Fading West products was...

"They have mountains like we have mountains, they have dirt like we have dirt. But it's not the same mountains, and it's not the same dirt. There's outside influences on how things are done - and it's not perfect." Shawn Poore serves as Vice President of Construction in Colorado. Mr. Poore has 23 years of experience in the commercial and residential construction industry in the Mid-Atlantic, Texas, and Colorado regions and is currently responsible for all construction and pre-construction in...

"How do we create visual assets to make decisions, get everybody on the same page, and sell the product?" Join us this week as we chat with Eric Scott of Viz Graphics about digital modeling within construction and architecture. Eric’s strong eye for design and 3D skills bring projects to life in areas of architecture, engineering, and construction. With over two decades in the AEC industry, Eric has managed a multitude of projects, including additions and remodels, high-end custom homes...

"We envision a world that stands in balance with nature, a world build with grass." Construction...with grass? Join us today chatting with Josh Dorfman of Plantd Materials, and how we can all adopt building meaningful change when it comes to climate change by reassessing how to scale plant based (or grass-based) building materials in our world of construction.  Josh Dorfman is a sustainability-focused entrepreneur who has led tech, manufacturing, and media ventures. Josh is co-founder and...

"Productization...but what does that mean?"  Join us this week as we talk with John Fay of Lada Cube and Allison Seabeck from the Warehouse Business Accelerator about the productization of interior walls, and an amazing non-profit that works towards helping new businesses get started.  John Fay is an American business owner, architectural designer, and inventor. He is the founder, CEO, and design lead of Lada Cube LLC, a building tech company. His entrepreneurial endeavors revolve around...

"Every project is a snowflake; it seems like..."  As the official spokesperson for the modular construction industry, Tom has been involved in leadership roles in modular construction since 2004, when he was named the Executive Director for the Modular Building Institute, the international non-profit trade association for the commercial modular industry. In 2012, Tom launched his association management company, Hardiman-Williams, L.L.C., with his business partner, Steven Williams. At that...

Join us today in listening to the inspiring story of Elyas Balta, the Founder and CEO of Euroline Steel Window and Doors. Born in Lebanon, Balta started working in artisan and craft trades such as leatherwork and metal working from a young age with his parents. After immigrating to the United States, he is now operating a custom steel window and doors company that blends the craftsmanship and artisan work instilled by his family heritage into American homes and construction.  Euroline...

Sneha Kumari is a Lean Six Sigma certified Supply Chain Operations leader with over 12+ yrs of experience driving operational excellence across different industries. She was also recognized as one of the few Operations Women Leaders by McKinsey and Co. for her experience in the field of operations and is recognized as one of the Top 40 women to follow in manufacturing by SourceDay. She also founded Etherzen, is a project and payment management solution focusing on building a control tower of...

Join Daniel Small, "The Engineerovator," as we dissect the roadblocks that are slowing the growth of offsite construction in the United States. Daniel, an Engineer, MBA, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Founder & CEO of Da Vinci Consulting, helps us understand the history of the segment and what he believes to be its biggest Achilles' heel: Lingering process inefficiency. Although much better than on-site construction, most offsite factories are still operating well below their potential by...

Jon Sibley, Founder and CEO of TrueBuilt, joins us for episode 312 of Art of Construction. TrueBuilt is a venture backed startup currently building nextgen pre-construction software using all the latest technology in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning. Join Jon and Devon as they discuss the origin of AI and NLP, what these terms mean, the difference between Artificial Intelligence and Augmented intelligence, what it would mean to utilize ChatGPT for...

Laura Hanyok, Senior VDC Coordinator, BIM Process Manager at Clancy & Theys Construction Company, joins us for episode 311 of Art of Construction and the third episode in our series leading up to Digital Built Week Americas 2023. Join Devon and Laura as they discuss how she standardizes the BIM process for Clancy & Theys, the process of creating a federated model and what that is, how a GC works with the trades in virtual design and construction, and insights into how we can work...

Steve Burows and Gon Zifroni, Co-Founders of Aera, join us for episode 310 of Art of Construction. The term ‘The American Dream’ originated less than 100 years ago in 1931. It was coined by James Truslow Adams who described it as "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement." Homeownership and education are often seen as primary pathway to achieving the American dream. However, the...

Johnny Fortune, BIM Program Director at the National Institute of Building Sciences, joins us for episode 309 of Art of Construction and the second episode in our series leading up to Digital Built Week 2023. The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that supports advances in building science and technology. They were established by the U.S. Congress in 1974. They bring together experts from throughout the building industry, design,...

Michael Kershner, Founder and President of Sales and Marketing at ILC Studios, joins us for episode 308 of Art of Construction. ILC is changing the way our industry designs and procures lighting by leveraging design expertise, technology and common sense, delivering a more efficient, streamlined process. Their Design-Procure-Deliver method combines your lighting vision, budget, timeline and resources into one comprehensive contract. Join Devon and Michael as they discuss his journey into...

Marcello Sgambelluri, Author of Dynamo and Grasshopper for Revit Cheat Sheet Reference Manual, joins us for episode 307 of Art of Construction and the first episode in our series leading up to Digital Built Week 2023.  Marcello is internationally recognized as one of the top BIM leaders and contributors to the education and implementation of BIM technology in the building industry.  Join Devon and Marcello as they discuss the origins and uses of Dynamo and Grasshopper, why builders should...

Stephanie Lin, Senior Director and Global Head of Business Strategy at Matterport, joins us for episode 306 of Art of Construction. Matterport is the leading spatial data company focused on digitizing and indexing the built world. Their all-in-one 3D data platform enables anyone to turn a space into an accurate and immersive digital twin which can be used to design, build, operate, promote, and understand any space. Join Devon and Stephanie as they discuss Matterport's journey into serving...

Jenni Nichols, Vice President of DesignLens at John Burns Research and Consulting, joins us for episode 305 of Art of Construction. John Burns Research and Consulting provides independent research and consulting services related to the US housing industry. Backed by their deep-dive research and supported by experts across the nation, the New Home Trends Institute pairs design inspiration with exclusive insights into the “why” behind consumers’ housing choices. Join Jenni, Devon and many...

Betsy Scott, Executive Director of Programs + Engagement at Housing Innovation Alliance, joins us for episode 304 of Art of Construction. The mission of the Housing Innovation Alliance is to prioritize opportunities for innovation and connect key players who will create a better housing industry. By becoming a part of the Housing Innovation Alliance, you’re connecting with the best and brightest who are striving to make housing more attainable and your business more successful. The Alliance...

Michael Gifford, President & CEO of AGC Colorado, joins us for episode 303 of Art of Construction.  AGC Colorado is Colorado’s leading professional association for the state’s commercial building industry providing members a competitive edge through excellence in advocacy, collaboration, leadership, networking, workforce development, and services.

Ryan Meitl, CEO at Rivet Work, and Carmen Cardillo, General Manager at IDEAL Electrical, join us for episode 302 of Art of Construction.  RIVET streamlines your forecast, schedule and field communication to maximize labor utilization and grow your business. Ryan is an electrical engineer, and him and the RIVET Work team are on a mission to revolutionize labor operations for contractors. He’s passionate about leveraging technology to champion the skilled trades, accelerate digital...

John Knapp and Michael Angui, Co-Founders of Source 2050, and Shannon Pendleton, Passive House Consultant at Source 2050, join us for episode 301 of Art of Construction. Source 2050 is the first mission-driven, curated marketplace of energy efficient and high performance building products that allows builders to find and purchase the best solutions for their projects. Source 2050 lets architects, contractors and engineers search, filter, and compare products by the specs that matter to...

Join Devon Tilly as he reflects on 300 episodes of Art of Construction.

Philip Ross, A&E and Construction Lead at Anchin, and Joseph Molloy, CPA Tax Partner at Anchin, join us for episode 299 of Art of Construction.  Anchin is more than just accountants. They serve as advisors to Architectural, Engineering and Construction companies and contractors across multiple topics and issues. The AEC department at Anchin specifically works together with these firms to propel their success and growth. ​Much of their work revolves around helping their clients find and...

Dan King, Owner of Reno James Engineering, joins us for episode 298of Art of Construction.  Whether you like it or not, electrification of buildings is happening and is currently a major trend in the industry; it is not going away.​ The press likes to cover the push towards EV charging stations, electric ranges, and electric water heaters; however, the big emphasis will be the change to heat pump HVAC systems. Any heat pump pessimist should study its coefficient of performance (COP); helping...

Rebecca Jones, National Sales Manager at Airmada Drying Solutions, joins us for episode 297 of Art of Construction. Airmada's AirJet Shower Drying System uses air to solve a common problem — wet and moldy showers. In the past, this problem has required ongoing diligence with a squeegee, towel drying, scrubbing, and chemicals. The patented AirJet system is installed directly into the ceiling or walls of your shower and delivers air through a hidden plumbing system By significantly reducing...