The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.

Happy New Year folks - Looking forward to bringing you all the latest Preconstruction craic in 2023.  You may have listened to our first episode (Sep 2021) with Chris Sammarco, it was so good we had to get him on again for an update.  We discussed: - The importance of culture - How he built a strong stable high performing team  - Economic stability  - His driven mentality  - The current appetite for CM work and the comparison to Lump sum work - The typical day of a Precon lead - Some sound advice for the next generation of Preconstruction Talent  - And much much more - including our new 8 questions challenge A huge thank you to Chris, and here is the link to his DJ tracks - who would have thought? https://open.spotify.com/track/7HHVE9gcKbhHoUyHxgMCG1 Should you have any follow-up questions for Chris feel free to connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sammarco-5b16a929/ This episode has loads of great advice and lessons on preconstruction, so please share it with your peers, friends, or team. Enjoy! Construction Preconstruction Technology Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Assemble Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Chris Sammarco DPR Gareth McGlynn

Gareth McGlynn our host was delighted when Wes Palmisano agreed to come on The Preconstruction podcast. There was so much to cover, including: - The Palmisano family history, of which he is the third generation of Master Builders - Starting Impetus in 2013 with a high-growth strategy to get to $100M as fast as possible  - How focusing on Preconstruction Services was one of the best decisions he ever made - The reason behind Impetus, challenges with growing so fast, success stories, lessons learned, and what the future holds - Getting paid market rate for Preconstruction services - Preconstruction Technology and the future of Preconstruction Technology - The Renegade Academy - the current education system and its failings to provide qualified candidates for the construction space - Prefabrication and its importance to help deal with the capacity deficit As always Wes is always available to help anyone in a similar position or anyone with questions please reach out to him on LinkedIn via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-j-palmisano-317681a/ Or visit the Impetus website at https://buildimpetus.com/ Enjoy!

Gareth sat down with Steve Dell’Orto the founder and CEO of ConCntric, a preconstruction platform that is transforming the fractured preconstruction environment by unifying data, people, and processes. ConCntric acts as a single source of truth for all preconstruction stakeholders by providing a dynamic view of the project that ensures certainty of outcome. Discussed on the podcast: - Steve's 26-year construction industry career where he lived and breathed the world of delivering preconstruction projects for Clark on the West coast - building it to over $5billion - Transitioning into building a Preconstruction platform - Why he believes we need change within Preconstruction - His background within operations and how preconstruction can shape and help us with the capacity deficit. - The progress he has made within the last 12 months with ConCntic - His excitement and predictions of the Future of construction as a whole and especially Preconstruction. As promised please see below Steve's Linkedin profile link and the link to the ConCntric website where you can book your demo.  Steve Dell'Orto Linkedin Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedellorto/ ConCntric Website, BOOK a DEMO page:  https://concntric.com/

Gareth our host caught up with Ron Deckman the Chief MEP Cost Manager with 35 North out of Durham, North Carolina.  To give you a flavor of Ron: Credentials he has earned in his career: General Journeyman Electrician, PA; Certified Bus Welder; Certified TIG Welder, Aerospace Certifications - many are expired but he once held them Titles he has had in his 42 years in construction-related services: Chief MEP Cost Manager/Preconstruction Senior Cost Manager; MEP Estimator; Project Manager; Structural Test Lab Manager; Construction Trades worker Training includes: Hydraulic power systems; Strain gauge technology; Medium and high-voltage power distribution; Business management (while at Boeing) Ron has a passion for Mentorship – he was an Electrical Instructor, ABC Apprenticeship Program for 5 years, and also once served as a teaching assistant - history and classical Greek - at Biola University for 2 years. FUN FACT: He is a keen scuba diver Discussed on the podcast: - How Ron's background in Aerospace helped Ron become an MEP Cost Manager - The Importance of Mentorship - Environmental trends affecting construction - Supply Chain issues in MEP - Preconstruction DATA - The Price :-( of everything  Feel free to connect with Ron via the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-deckman-86270780/ Enjoy and stay tuned for more episodes.

Precon World 2022 is officially launched, it's happening on Thursday, October 13th, and Friday, October 14th, 2022 in Dallas Texas. To help launch Precon World, Gareth caught up with our dear friend Stewart Carroll (President of Beck Technology) on the Podcast to discuss:  - What is Precon World and who will be there? - The Impact of the economy on Construction and Preconstruction. - Hybrid Work in Preconstruction. The future of a HYBRID workforce - The Importance of Mentorship within Preconstruction. You can connect with Stewart on LinkedIn using the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartacarroll/ Register for Precon World 2022 now via link: https://event.beck-technology.com/precon-world-2022 Architecture Billings Index: https://www.aia.org/resources/10046-the-architecture-billings-index TR Economics: https://itreconomics.com/ If you enjoy this video please like, subscribe, and share it with your friends, peers, or colleagues. Enjoy! Preconstruction DATA Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modelling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Precon World Dallas, TX Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Stewart Carrol  Beck Technology Gareth McGlynn

Gareth our host caught up with Kevin Waddell the Estimating & Preconstruction Manager at Burns & McDonnell who works on Design & Build Water projects across the US.  We discuss: - Specializing in Water/Wastewater - Benefits of Design & Build: Collaboration - Field experience: Deep dive into the importance of seeing things being built - Growth of Water/Wastewater: 20 years ago a $15m project was big, its now $200M+ - Investing in Infrastructure: Allocating for maintenance of the US Infrastructure. - The skills of getting 5% of the cost of a project in the design stage. - The escalation of process and its effect: Managing the owner's risk. Contingency plan/budget. Feel free to connect with Kevin Waddell via the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-waddell-p-e-23587ab/ Kevin's Blog link: https://www.wateronline.com/doc/designing-for-procurement-can-help-alleviate-supply-chain-headaches-0001 If you enjoyed this video please like, subscribe, and share it with your friends, peers, or colleagues. If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com   Enjoy! Preconstruction DATA Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modelling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build   Water / Wastewater construction Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Kevin Waddell Burns & McDonnell Gareth McGlynn

Gareth our host caught up with Jim Brain, VP of Preconstruction for Reaume Richardson in Pasadena, California, Jim is a California native with extensive experience across multiple sectors in California. During this episode, Jim discussed: - Reaume Richardson's track record in revitalizing cityscapes throughout California - Hyper Inflation: His experience in the early 2000s looks slightly similar. How that worked out - Preconstruction Technology - Lack of resources within subcontractors and Preconstruction & Estimating teams - How he recruits, retains and develops staff - The challenges of Adaptive reuse projects You can connect with Jim on LinkedIn using the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-brain-0b837313/ Jim's email:  jim@reaumerichardson.com Oh and we discuss much much more :-) Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe, and share it with your friends, peers, or colleagues. If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com Enjoy! Preconstruction DATA Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modelling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Pasadena, California Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Jim Brain Reaume Richardson Gareth McGlynn

Our host Gareth sat down with Jeff Sample the Industry Evangelist at JOIN a Preconstruction Technology platform that helps the Owner, Architect and Contractor communicate, collaborate, and make important decisions easier. We also discussed: - What was the craic at Advancing Preconstruction - Lessons learnt so far in the Join journey - How Join listen, learn and adapt  - The Importance of communication, collaboration and transparency - How we can help the construction industry - The new release of Project Comparisons from Join I hope you enjoy this episode please reach out to Jeff via his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-sample-b187087/ Or email him at jeff@join.build Enjoy! Construction, Preconstruction Technology, Estimator, Estimating, Construction, Preconstruction, Assemble, Building Information Modeling, BIM, VDC, Virtual Design, Construction, Commercial, Construction Estimators, Preconstruction Managers, Design & Build, Niche Specialist Staffing Partners, Niche SSP, Jeff Sample, JOIN Construction Gareth McGlynn

Gareth our host caught up with Rohan Jawali the VDC & Innovations lead at Hensel Phelps in San Diego.  During this episode, Rohan goes into great depth on: - His career growth at Hensel Phelps - The Importance of Preconstruction & VDC - Preconstruction Technology (BIM Models, 5D Modelling & 6D Modelling) - Digital Prefabrication - The lessons from Covid, how the Processes have enabled us. - Life in San Diego - What is the best Preconstruction Technology Stack  You can connect with Rohan via Twitter and LinkedIn via the following links: Twitter: @RJawali LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjawali/ Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe, and share it with your friends, peers, or colleagues.   If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com   Enjoy!   Gareth  Preconstruction DATA,  Estimator,  Estimating,  Construction,  Preconstruction, Building Information Modelling,  BIM,  VDC,  Virtual Design Construction,  Commercial Construction,  Estimators,  Preconstruction Managers,  Design & Build,  San Diego, CA,  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners,  Niche SSP,  Rohan Jawali  Hensel Phelps, Gareth McGlynn

The labor shortage is our responsibility! Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Bob Kovacs the VP of Preconstruction with Evans General Contracting in Atlanta, GA to discuss how the labor shortage is everyone's responsibility. Having worked in operations early on and now with 20+ years in Preconstruction with the likes of Skanska, Gilbane, and Evans, Bob is leading the way in speaking out on this topic.  During this episode we discuss the following: - Skilled Labor Shortage - The Importance of Preconstruction - Preconstruction Technology - Evans GC and the future of construction industries - The importance of operations experience as a Preconstruction Professional.  Bob is incredibly open and transparent if you have any questions or want to get involved in volunteering connect with Bob on Linkedin via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-kovacs-leed-ap-1491744/details/experience/ Enjoy! Preconstruction DATA   Estimator   Estimating   Construction   Preconstruction   Building Information Modelling   BIM   VDC   Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers   Design & Build   Niche Specialist Staffing Partners   Niche SSP   Evans General Contractors Bob Kovacs Gareth McGlynn The Preconstruction Podcast