Construction Brothers

This week we revisit our conversation with Eric Reinholdt.  If you enjoy going down YouTube rabbit holes as Tyler does, you've most likely stumbled across the 30X40 Design Workshop's channel. The 30X40 channel was started by Architect, Eric Reinholdt, to give a behind-the-scenes look at his design process. It is now one of the most successful architecture channels with over 600K subscribers. We loved hearing the passion for craftsmanship and art as he talked about what he gets to do every day. We couldn't be more excited about this episode and hope you go check out his channel as a result! Special thanks to Eric for taking the time to chat with us! Links for Eric! 30X40 Design Workshop on YouTube  30X40 Website  30X40 Instagram  30X40 Facebook Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE!      Like us on LinkedIn!      Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn      Tyler's LinkedIn      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talked with Matt Byrd. We had the pleasure of working with Matt and the Nexus team on a project and wanted to walk through the job we worked on together.  What are some common misconceptions of point clouds?  How do the trades use point clouds differently?  We talk about how to use point clouds appropriately when point clouds work, and even our own personal pinch points in using point clouds. Laser scanning is cool, but let's talk about implementation and use cases. Related Links Matt’s LinkedIn Nexus Website The Breakers Hotel in Long Beach (the project we worked on) Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE!      Like us on LinkedIn!      Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn      Tyler's LinkedIn      (Our day job)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon is a behemoth in the retail marketplace. Continually evolving and getting more precise. And people love it, too. Nearly half of all American citizens have a Prime account. We're willing to wait the two extra days for the convenience of not having to get off the couch and turn off the next episode of Jack Ryan. We love it. The market has changed so rapidly because of Amazon. In the early 2000's you would have opted for the in-store experience over ordering online, but through time and fantastic service, they have changed the consumer mindset. So what does all of this have to do with construction? Turns out, quite a bit. Perfection was not the name of the game for Amazon in the beginning; the goal was to start something they knew would change the way the world purchased goods. Related Links Atomic Habits - James ClearTyler's Blog Post Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE!      Like us on LinkedIn!      Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn      Tyler's LinkedIn      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Moody is the owner of CD Moody, one of Atlanta’s Top 25 Commercial Contractors. If you live in or visited Georgia, you’ve been impacted by some of the projects he's been involved with. Projects include the Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta History Center Cyclorama, and Turner Field just to name a few. After going to school to be an architect, he later decided that he didn’t want to just sit and draw all day, and he wanted to be outside in the field and putting the project together. So he decided to be a builder instead! He is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Since being open and sharing his story with others, he has been an advocate for sexually abused children. He continues speaking up and being there for others who are survivors. He is an incredible person and we were honored to chat with him for a little while! Make sure you check back in on July 24th for our special with Barbie the Welder! Related Links CD Moody ConstructionDavid on LinkedInAtlanta History Center CycloramaMercedes Benz Stadium Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE!      Like us on LinkedIn!      Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn      Tyler's LinkedIn      (Our day job)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re talking about Steel this week! Eddie kicks off the show by talking about the Eads Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri. He breaks down why it was a critical project for the steel industry. Also, we talk about why they walked an Elephant across it as a PR stunt! Our guest this week is Alex Morales, who is a Structural Steel Specialist with AISC (The American Institute of Steel Construction.) He has a long history of working with designers and integrating it into structures all over the United States. He also dives into how sustainable steel really is and breaks down some of the misconceptions around it! Full disclosure, we make our living off of steel. So we LOVE this material! Related Links American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)SpeedCoreAlex on LinkedinThe Men Who Built America Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE!      Like us on LinkedIn!      Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn      Tyler's LinkedIn      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don't know many people that enjoy putting together a company website. It can be a challenge getting the team on the same page so you can create something that will actually generate sales.  That's where Spencer Powell comes in. He specializes in helping Construction Companies grow their online presence so they can close more sales and build relationships with their customers. A big factor in this conversation is your SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Spencer educates us on building our SEO so that we come up in search results when people are looking for someone like us.  SEO is a great thing to have a basic understanding of as a business owner, of course you don't have to be an expert, but at least having a foundation to work off of is an advantage!  Related Links Builder FunnelBuilder Funnel RadioSpencer on LinkedIn Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE!      Like us on LinkedIn!      Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn      Tyler's LinkedIn      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by a PBS legend this week! Roy Underhill has been the host of the Woodwright’s Shop for almost four decades and has been an inspiration to many craftsmen throughout the construction industry. Eddie and Tyler were giddy to have him come on the show and talk about the way things used to be done and why we should be proud of our heritage as builders. Make sure you stick around until the end. Roy absolutely kills the answer to our megaphone question. We came out of this interview with inspiration and a renewed sense of purpose. Related Links The Woodwright’s SchoolThe Woodwright’s Shop on PBS Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE!      Like us on LinkedIn!      Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn      Tyler's LinkedIn      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's a triple bottom line?  Why was Mass Timber the “Right Material” for Adohi hall at the University of Arkansas? Our guest, Peter MacKeith, is Dean and Professor of Architecture at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas and was intimately involved in the building of Adohi hall.  We're also joined, again, by our friend Donnie Williams. Donnie has some questions for Peter about the supply chain on this particular project! Related Links Fay Jones School of Architecture and DesignAdohi Hall Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE!      Like us on LinkedIn!      Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn      Tyler's LinkedIn      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What comes first, the Lego bricks or the Lego master?  The modular construction movement is trying to figure out this very same issue. What comes first, is it the modules or the modular design? Construction already uses modular or unitized building materials as its basis for the design. Whether you are dealing with literal brick, lumber, plywood, or piping we use predictable sizes and shapes that complement each other and fit together well.  The big question is, how do we encourage more companies to go into modular building components? Eddie and Tyler dive into an interesting discussion this week based on a blog post Eddie has been working on. Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE!      Like us on LinkedIn!      Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn      Tyler's LinkedIn      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can we learn from Walmart? Our friend, Donnie Williams, is the Executive Director of the Supply Chain Management Research Center at the University of Arkansas. He also happens to have a background as a Construction Project Manager! His background provides incredible insights into how big businesses use logistics and supply chains to gain a competitive edge. He also walks us through how we can map our own supply chain! Grab your coffee and settle in, there’s a lot of good stuff in this one! Related Links The Sam M. Walton College of BusinessDonnie’s LinkedInStaple Yourself to an Order - Harvard Business ReviewSCMR - Research Summaries Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE!      Like us on LinkedIn!      Like us on Facebook!    Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn      Tyler's LinkedIn      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.