Construction Brothers

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.

What is Mass Timber? Why is Katerra using it for Construction? Our guest, Pete Kobelt, holds the answers to these questions along with incredible facts about Mass Timber. Here are a few of the things we dive into!  - What is Mass Timber Construction? - Is Mass TImber fire resistant? - What made Katerra choose Mass Timber? - What kind of insulation advantages are you seeing from using this material? Related Links Katerra's WebsitePete's LinkedIn80 M Street Washington, DC"First Approval Granted for Possible Tallest Mass Timber Building in North 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.

Eddie talks about one of his favorite history topics, The Civil War, and how that relates to the construction industry. Also we establish why Blockchain could help us answer RFI quicker! He has made the connection and walks us through how the changes and advancements in technology can cause gaps in our tactics. He shows some examples from the Civil War on how educated people can make poor decisions because technology has passed them by. Don’t let technology make what you are doing obsolete. Improvise, adapt, and better yourself to fulfill needs and widen margins. Related Links Tech and Tactics Blog PostCold Form Wall Panels - HowickTrello 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.

Let’s make the robots do the hard work. Why do we expect glass and glazing contractors to lift heavy sheets of glass into place, and we don’t expect steelworkers to carry around beams and columns? This week, we talk to Steven Brooks about the Smart Lift. The Smart Lift can increase longevity for glaziers in the glass industry and decrease injuries on the job site. We also chat about autonomy in the glass and glazing industry, and why it won’t be replacing people any time soon. Also, Eddie shows us what the Amish do when they need to move something heavy. It's pretty spectacular. Check it out in the link below! Related Links SmartLift WebsiteSteven’s LinkedInSmartLift’s InstagramSteven’s TwitterAn Amish Barn Move 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 sit down with Todd Weyandt of the "Bridging the Gap" podcast to talk about communication in the construction industry.  Eddie brings an interesting find our way and tells us where we need to be buying running shoes for discounts and perks.  Related Links Bridging the Gap WebsiteBridging the Gap LinkedInBuilding a Story Brand by Donald MillerRoadrunner Sports (Not a sponsor, but should be) 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 welcome Bryan Kaplan of Construction Consulting to talk about relational selling and how, when done properly, clients can turn into a free salesforce. Storytelling, believe it or not, is another valuable asset to have in the world of sales. But first things first, we talk about the stereotypes surrounding video conferencing and some of the best fails we've seen and heard of while people are chatting on Zoom.  Related Bryan’s WebsiteBryan’s InstagramHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Start with Why by Simon SinekSimon Sinek’s Ted TalkBuilding a Story Brand by Donald Miller Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts for updates! 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 loved this conversation with Kimon, so here it is again in case you missed it! This week we sit down with Kimon Onuma. Kimon is an Architect, Building Information Modeling (BIM) specialist, creator of the Onuma Planning System and BIM Storm. Eddie was lucky enough to hear Kimon speak at the CURT conference in 2018, where he immediately was drawn to Kimon's ideas on platforms, like Amazon. We dive into what platforms are and how they can be used in building design and construction. Related Links Onuma WebsiteKimon's LinkedInCheck out the latest BIMStorm Workshop!BIM StormKimon's Talk at CURT 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.