The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.

During episode 7 of our BIM/VDC Series of podcasts, our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn spoke to Paul Hedgepath the BIM / VDC Director with M.J Harris in Birmingham, AL.     Paul was fascinated by 3D Modelling at a young age and this was the start of a progressive career within the Virtual Design and Construction space.  Paul discusses everything from being an early adaptor with Holder Construction and now leading the VDC/BIM department for M.J Harris.    Sponsor:  Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/  Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.   Enjoy!   The Preconstruction Podcast Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators  Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Birmingham, AL  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Paul Hedgepath  Gareth McGlynn  M.J Harris

Luis Giordano talks to our host Gareth McGlynn about his Italian heritage, starting his construction career in Argentina, relocating from Argentina to California, the evolution of construction methods, Preconstruction technologies and how they will shape how we build in the future.     Luis also goes into great detail of how preconstruction and preconstruction teams will have a much bigger role to play in the success of commercial construction projects across the US.    Enjoy this episode and please like and share it on your preferred social media platform.    Enjoy!   McCarthy Building Companies  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  Luis Giordano  Gareth McGlynn

The Preconstruction podcast host Gareth McGlynn sat down with YouTube Star Nick Senske the current Assistant Professor of Architecture at Iowa University.   With a Bachelors and Masters in Architecture, along with his 40,000+ YouTube following, Nick Sense is the ideal teacher of Computational Design and Construction Design Education.    Nick discusses how schools are teaching BIM in design education and how computational design should be at the forefront of learning at schools.   See below links to Nick's YouTube Channel, Iowa State University and a 15 minute discussion on why programming should be taught within architecture. If you want to contact Nick please email him at nsenske@iastate.edu   My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nsenske   Iowa State University Computation + Construction Lab (CCL): http://ccl.design.iastate.edu/   Here is a 15-minute talk that Nick gave at University of Oklahoma (March 5, 2020) on why architecture students need to learn programming (it covers some of what we couldn't get to in the interview...): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LR7BYz58Ug&feature=youtu.be&t=10122   Great episode that I hope you enjoy.   Sponsor:  Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/  Advancing Preconstruction - https://bit.ly/3hLAJ8X   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!   Architecture  Nick Senske   Estimator   Estimating   Construction  Preconstruction   Facilities Management   Building Information Modeling   BIM   VDC   Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers   Design & Build   Iowa State University   Charlotte, NC   Niche Specialist Staffing Partners   Niche SSP   Gareth McGlynn

This week Gareth McGlynn caught up with Roel Aguilar a Preconstruction Leader with DPR in the Dallas-Fort Worth.    If ever a title fitted a profile its this one, Roel is a Preconstruction Leader who grew DPR's preconstruction team from 1 to 18 in six years.  In this podcast we find out the secret sauce of building a successful preconstruction team, engaging with trade partners early and the future of Preconstruction technology.   Enjoy this episode and please like and share it on your preferred social media platform.    Enjoy!   #DPR  Roel Aguilar  Preconstruction Technology  Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  DPR  Construction  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Gareth McGlynn  DPR

The Preconstruction podcast host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Professor and YouTube Star Jeremy Roh the Principle of Ragona Architecture & Design to get an architects perspective on BIM Technology.    With a Bachelors & Masters in Architecture and Jeremy's 20,000 YouTube subscribers, he gave a great insight into Preconstruction Technology and how it's changing his daily work load - "It basically has allowed Architects to do what we have been trained to do which is deliver great design options to our client. Great episode that I hope you enjoy. Sponsor:  Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/ Advancing Preconstruction - https://bit.ly/3hLAJ8X 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! Architecture Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Facilities Management Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build RAD Ragona Architecture & Design Charlotte, NC Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Jeremy Roh Gareth McGlynn

Episode 5 of your BIM/VDC sees our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn sit down with Chad Holbrook the Director of VDC for W.E O'Niel in Chicago.   Chad graduated with a degree in Computer Graphics from Purdue and was one of the first to beta test Revit.    With 12+ years in BIM/VDC with the likes of Kitchel, Mortenson, Barton Malow and now W.E O'Niel this is a great insight into current VDC challenges and what the future holds for construction.    Great episode that I hope you enjoy.   Sponsor:  Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/                  Advancing Preconstruction - https://bit.ly/3hLAJ8X  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!   Estimator  Estimating  Construction Preconstruction  Facilities Management  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  W.E O'Niel  Charlotte, NC  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Chad Holbrook  Gareth McGlynn

This week Gareth McGlynn caught up with Andy Mair the Healthcare Project Manager who worked 12 years with Jacobsen in Salt Lake City before making the transition to Dallas, TX with DPR's Healthcare division.    Having nearly become a FBI agent, Andy decided to study Construction Management at BYU and follow his father into the construction world.    Enjoy this episode and please like and share it on your preferred social media platform.    Enjoy!   Jacobsen Construction  Preconstruction Technology  Estimator  Estimating Construction  Preconstruction Building Information  Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  DPR  Construction  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Andy Mair  Gareth McGlynn

Preconstruction Podcast host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Darrell Torres the Preconstruction Executive from Denver, CO who is leading the charge for Clark Construction across the West coast. Darrell discusses how his non traditional entry into the construction market saw him utilise his skills with Data, organising teams of people and being able to communicate and build relationships easily. Not to mention the importance and place technology has within construction. A big thank you to our main sponsor Beck Technology, please visit their website at https://beck-technology.com/ Also would like to thank our new partner the Advancing Preconstruction Conference, which is taking place in Las Vegas from November 3rd until November 6th - if you have not purchased your ticket please click this link and use the code: PODCAST to receive 10% discount Please if you enjoy this episode and 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! Advancing Preconstruction Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Darrell Torres Beck Technology Gareth McGlynn

This is the zoom interview between our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn and the Digital Fabrication guru Noni Pittenger.      Noni is an area of construction that was a little unkown to us here at Niche but after this zoom interview its opened up a whole new world.    Noni describes how her background in Architecture along with her problem solving skills has guided her into the innovative world of digital construction using robotics.    Working with great companies like CW Keller, WeWork, Autodesk, Tesla and her new role with NewCo.    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!   Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Noni Pittenger  Gareth McGlynn  Robotics in Construction

This the third episode of our BIM / VDC Series on The Preconstruction Podcast, we were delighted to speak with Jacob D'Albora a leading BIM Director with a focus on Facilities Management at McVeigh & Mangum in Charlotte, NC. Jacob was headhunted to start up this division within McVeigh & Mangum and talks about his journey to this point, along with the challenges he faced and still faces across Construction. Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers. If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594. Estimator Estimating Construction Facility Management Services Preconstruction Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Charlotte, NC BIM Guru Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Jacob D'Albora Gareth McGlynn