Great to catch up LIVE at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com with Amy Marks from Symetri USA and https://queenofprefab.com/  Whats your next Hanson Wade event?  https://advancingconstruction.com/ https://advancing-preconstruction.com/  Chapter 1: Intro 00:00: Tim introduces the event, "Build Perspectives," and his interest in the building products industry. 00:48: Amy Marks introduces herself as the Executive Vice President of Global Strategy at Symmetry, AKA the Queen of Prefab! Chapter 2: Advancing Prefab Event Overview 02:31: Amy Marks discusses the unique aspects of the ..read more

Quarantine learning updates, marketplace updates and a deep dive into a Fireside Chat with Tim Seims and Dean Wehrli of John Burns Real Estate Consulting at the Design Lens Summit 2020. Check out the show notes on www.buildperspectives.com   ..read more

Is the construction industry the most passionate industry? Join us as we talk to veteran building materials marketing gurus Zach Williams and Beth Popnikolov of Venveo. We talk about the business of building materials, highlights of their podcast, and great advice for anyone working in this industry. www.buildperspectives.com   ..read more

Topics discussed: Current supply chain issues within our industry, Focus on your circle of control, not circle of concern, Personal development IS professional development,  List of things to focus on while #WorkingfromHome What is next, how we can help and encourage others, Plan for being better than before this pandemic started, Because WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS  Carolina and Tim's Personal Development Recommendations ..read more

The Wizard: Mark Mitchell talks with thousands of architects, designers, manufacturers, facilities managers, lumberyards, dealers, distributors, builders, developers, installers - literally every player in the industry. Here he condenses their needs and wants - golden advice for anyone who wants to succeed in this industry. MUST LISTEN! Best practices for becoming the trusted resource for your clients. Whether you're in sales, marketing, management, accounting, HR, in the estimating office, or in the field. Deep understanding of the channel, and so much more. www.buildperspectives.com   ..read more

As the great-granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright, Melissa Galt is design legacy. Being the daughter of Ann Baxter and goddaughter of Edith Head, also makes her Hollywood legacy. Listen in as Melissa walks us through the path to her zone of genius. An experienced, successful designer who found her zone of genius helping designers to level up their business and practice.  ..read more

Susan comes from a "construction" family, but did not make it into a career until later in life after becoming a single parent. We talk about the transition from going to design school, being a full time designer, then getting into sales and becoming a manufacturer's rep. Susan has only represented sustainable materials and feels lifecycle and maintenance costs are a topic we need to bring to awareness in our industry right now. "Brick has been trending for the last 7-9 thousand years." We also get into what Covid has done with and not letting obstacles and current events derail you. Life cycl ..read more

We talk with Steven Gaynor, technical services, testing and certification testing expert. Through his company, Pivoth, Steven is helping building manufacturers fill in the technical knowledge gaps and help them implement new certifications to expand reach. Steven is also the founder of Raina, the only Rainscreen association in North America. https://buildperspectives.com/podcast/pivot-growth-pivoth-talking-rainscreen-with-steven-gaynor ..read more

What is the most important thing we aren't talking about in the building industry? From Tim Hamilton's (owner at Dixie Exteriors and Distribution) perspective we are missing quality more than anything else.  Tim is third generation in the exterior cladding installation and distribution segment of the building industry. His company distributes and installs cladding throughout the United States, though based in Louisville, KY. He and his right hand man Justin Mosteller, discuss the current state in the industry and measures they're taking to ensure their business thrives and comes through t ..read more

While none of us can predict exactly what life will be like post-pandemic, the more we talk about the facts and think of different perspectives and scenarios the better prepared we will be for thriving.  How do we position our work? What does design and construction look like? What materials will be in demand? What industries are going to see spikes? This and more... http://www.buildperspectives.com ..read more