This week, Dena Prastos AIA, Founder and CEO of IndigoRiver, gives us a peek into her unique journey as the first “waterfront architect” in a region that desperately needs it: New York City. She wows Matt Sprague with her tales of fascinating projects, deep understanding of the nuances of designing for dense urban areas, and waterfront infrastructure. Key points of discussion include: - Designing, engineering & building for a flood zone - Navigating the complexities of multiple-level permitting - The nuances of collaborating with others on a floating infrastructure project - Who will the f ..read more

Discover Bryan Bernardo's vision for national U.S. offsite construction standards on the latest episode of the Connected Construction Show. In a candid conversation with host Matt Sprague, Bryan, representing Burns & McDonnell, delves into the world of modular construction, sharing insights into his preferred prefabrication technologies and techniques. Key points of discussion include: - Innovative construction technology tailored for precise offsite construction. - Proposed technological enhancements for the construction industry. - Valuable lessons derived from a pertinent healthcare pro ..read more

According to the recent Architectural Billings Index (ABI) data, a design recession is developing at many architecture firms. So how is Bill Mandara, AIA, CEO at Mancini Duffy, keeping his firm busy with innovative work? Join us as host Matt Sprague talks with Bill about the most exciting project of his career — the adaptive reuse project TSX Broadway, and how this project is representative of many of the tactics Mancini Duffy uses to insulate themselves from the current downturn. Topics covered include: - Immersing clients in AR, VR, and 3D visualization - Developing proprietary technology as ..read more

In this episode of the Connected Construction Show, our guest is Alex Jonovski, Chief Executive Officer at Demain. Demain is a revolutionary consortium with a mission to eliminate industry silos and ‘bring joy to construction’. Join host Matt Sprague and co-host Marlies Mooijekind as they connect the conversation for Demain, which represents a connected, data-driven approach to design, manufacturing and installation by ‘productizing’ construction for predictability, greater sustainability and of course, profitability. Subscribe: ConnectedConstructionShow.com ..read more

In this inaugural “re-boot” episode of the Connected Construction Show, guests Benjamin Crosby, Director of BIM - VDC at Yates Construction and Chris Peppler, GM - Building Pre-Construction at Trimble delve into what IS Connected Construction and why should the industry care. Join host Matt Sprague as he connects the conversation that encompasses internet access as it applies to cloud software - the industry utilization of BIM and digital twins - and the future of connecting construction across the asset life cycle. They’ll sprinkle in a little digital transformation wisdom as well. Subscribe ..read more

In this episode of the Connecting Construction Podcast, Michael Händlmaier with Andron Construction in the New York area, discusses the data lifecycle as applies to the construction industry for general contractors ..read more

In this episode of the Connecting Construction Podcast, Natalie Abshier, Product Manager with Trimble shares her wild pioneering experience with spinning up construction software in the 90s, and some sensible advice for those looking to follow in her footprints ..read more

In this episode of the Connecting Construction Podcast, Duncan Williams, Sustainability Manager with Trimble shares how the construction industry can better utilize recycled building materials to reduce emissions and waste ..read more

Tune in to hear how Hensel Phelps ensures they extract insightful data and meaningful action from the typical 30-35 point solutions per project. Like many contractors, Hensel Phelps struggles with the proliferation of construction point solutions that make up the modern tech stack. Join host Matt Sprague and Hensel Phelps’ Director of Innovation, Thai Nguyen, as they cover this sticky subject while talking about: Using an autonomous robot for night work Connecting point solutions with pay apps FedRAMP-approved general contractor management solutions Leading a corporate venture capital (CVC) wi ..read more

Autonomous machinery and vehicles have been making headlines the last few years, but Fredrik Åkesson from Dynapac and Kevin Anderson from Trimble have been working in the trenches of autonomous technology for a combined 50 years. Listen as they talk with Connected Construction Show host Matt Sprague about the real problems autonomy is solving for heavy highway and infrastructure contractors. Topics covered include: Best outcomes that are achievable today Eliminating the need to calculate waste into your estimates Reducing fuel costs The future: Compaction from behind a computer #heavymachinery ..read more