The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.

Gareth McGlynn
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Jul 8, 2020 • 39min

E12: Noni Pittenger - Digital Fabrication Coordinator working with NewCo and former Tesla Engineer in California

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
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Jul 1, 2020 • 43min

E11: Jacob D'Albora - Director of BIM-FM Services at McVeigh & Mangum in Charlotte, NC

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
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Jun 10, 2020 • 52min

E10: Steve Dell'Orto - Founder & CEO of ConCntric and former Senior VP at Clark Construction (West Coast)

The future of pre-construction is being built by ConCntric - https://concntric.io/  Another great interview between our Managing Director - Gareth McGlynn and Steve Dell'Orto the Founder & CEO of ConCntric a Pre-Construction platform to unify all of the data, cost decisions, value engineering forecasts and program changes that create the parameters for success in construction projects.    Steve goes into detail how ConCntric will revolutionise collaboration between Owner, Architect and General Contractor.    Enjoy this episode and please like and share it on your preferred social media platform.    If you have any questions about ConCntric please feel free to reach out to Steve Dell'Orto on LinkedIn via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedell... Enjoy!   ConCntric  Preconstruction Technology  Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Clark Construction  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Steve Dell'Orto  Gareth McGlynn
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Jun 1, 2020 • 42min

E9: Matt Highland - (Aussie Expat) Senior Cost Manager with Cummings Corporation

As part of the Expat series our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn sat down with Matt Highland a Senior Cost Manager with Cummings Corporation in Denver Colorado.    Matt moved to the US after graduating with a degree in Construction Management from University of Newcastle in Australia.    Matt discussed everything from the stressful Visa application/Interview, the difficulties in emigrating to the US, the challenges and differences with construction in the US and of course how much fun he is having in Denver Colorado.    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  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Australian Construction in the US  Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Denver, CO  Aussies in the US  Aussies in Denver, CO  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Gareth McGlynn  Matt Highland The Preconstruction Podcast
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May 25, 2020 • 29min

E8: Tim Riefenberg - BIM Manager with The Beck Group in Atlanta, GA

As part of the BIM/VDC Series of podcasts, our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn spoke to Tim Riefenberg the BIM Manager with The Beck Group in Atlanta, GA.    Working for an integrated general contractor Tim discusses leading the way with Technology models on the Phipps Plaza project in Atlanta, GA.   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.   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  The Beck Group Beck Technology  Gareth McGlynn  Tim Riefenberg
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May 25, 2020 • 30min

E7: Daniel Kemack - Preconstruction Engineer with Wharton-Smith in Orlando, FL

Our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn sat down with a young up and coming Preconstruction Engineer Daniel Lemack to discuss his career so far and what its like trying to climb the ladder as a talented engineer.   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  Preconstruction Manager BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction  Waste Water projects  Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Orlando, FL  Florida  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Daniel Kemack  Gareth McGlynn
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May 14, 2020 • 1h 1min

E6: Martin Walsh - Former National VP of Mission Critical at Balfour Beatty (Charlotte, NC)

This is another great interview between Gareth McGlynn our Managing Director and Martin Walsh current VP of Development with Sonic Automotive and former Vice President of Balfour Beatty.    They discuss everything from Martin's education in Galway to his first job on a major historical renovation project in London, to making the transition to the US.  Followed by his journey to becoming a VP at Sonic in Charlotte, NC.   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  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Irish Construction in the US  Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Charlotte, NC  Irish in the US  Irish in Charlotte, NC  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Gareth McGlynn  Martin Walsh
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May 14, 2020 • 1h 7min

E5: The BIM Guru from St Louis - Brian Myers currently Director of BIM for Jacobs Engineering

The Preconstruction Podcast is doing a series on BIM and VDC, we kicked the series off with a chat with leading BIM Director Brian Myers.    Brian is a BIM advocate across the US and teaches BIM via LinkedIn Learning, that along with working for the largest architectural and engineering firms on the globe make Brian the prime candidate to kick off The Preconstruction BIM and VDC series.    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  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  St Louis BIM Guru Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Brian Myers  Gareth McGlynn
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May 4, 2020 • 28min

E4: Sakshi Sachdev - Estimator / Project Manager in NYC

This is the zoom interview between our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn and Sakshi Sachdev an Estimator / Project Manager in NYC who works in the high end residential construction space. The podcast touches on the difficulties of estimating across the US, the advantage of having a bachelors and masters in Architecture and the future of estimating. If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com Enjoy!
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Apr 28, 2020 • 46min

E3: Rakesh Shah - Former Director of Estimating with WeWork in NYC

This is the zoom interview between our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn and Rakesh Shah one of the best interiors estimators in NYC. Rakesh discusses everything from his upbringing in India, overcoming adversity, sleeping in a temple during his education, working in Kenya, coming to the US and working his way up the Preconstruction and Estimating ranks to become Director of Estimating at WeWork in NYC. If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com Enjoy!

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