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The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.

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May 28, 2024 • 15min

E98: Mike Powers, CEO/Founder of BuildVision who is on a mission to revolutionize construction equipment procurement

In this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Mike Powers, CEO and Founder of BuildVision, at Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver, Colorado, to discuss BuildVision's mission and reveal an exciting new development in their platform. Key Points: BuildVision's mission to revolutionize construction equipment procurement Detailed insights into the development of BuildVision's platform and tools. Special exclusive announcement about BuildVision's upcoming features. For more insights from Mike, check out his LinkedIn profile. Stay tuned for more episodes featuring industry leaders and cutting-edge discussions in preconstruction.
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May 21, 2024 • 21min

E96: Baxter Horton, Director of Preconstruction & Estimating at Baldwin & Shell discusses how to create a Preconstruction Culture and the importance of a high level Preconstruction Advocate

Baxter Horton, Director of Preconstruction & Estimating at Baldwin & Shell, discusses creating a Preconstruction Culture, importance of a Preconstruction Advocate, rebranding Estimator titles, workforce development, and Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver.
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May 20, 2024 • 47min

E95: Stacie Ramos - How to juggle BD, Estimating, Preconstruction Services and Work Force Development 💥

Stacie Ramos, Preconstruction Manager at KCI Construction Company, shares insights on taking risks in preconstruction, transitioning from MEP design to estimating, workforce development, offering preconstruction services to owners, business development, and time management in the construction industry.
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May 15, 2024 • 17min

E97: Hamid Hajian - Founder of Zebel the tool that allows you to leverage historical data to generate a quick conceptual estimate

Join Gareth McGlynn on this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast, which was recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2024 in Denver, CO. Gareth sat down with Hamid Hajian, CEO & Co-Founder of Zebel, to discuss how Zebel is being used for Conceptual Estimating across the Construction Industry. We also have an exclusive announcement from Hamid 👀 Connect with Hamid Hajian on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamidhajian/ Have a look at Zebel and Book a Demo via https://zebel.io/ Thank you for tuning into The Preconstruction Podcast. Subscribe and stay connected with us for more enlightening discussions with industry leaders.
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May 6, 2024 • 28min

E96: Tim Hogan is back, the new VP of Tech, VDC & Sustainability discusses how important these teams are in Preconstruction.

Tim Hogan, the new VP of Ops Tech, VDC, and Sustainability at HITT Contracting Inc., discusses how these elements are integrated into HITT’s strategy, the latest advancements in Ops Tech like Laser Scanning and Reality Capture, his career transition from Operations to Preconstruction and back, and how new collaboration methods are changing project delivery in the industry.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 39min

E94: Blake Omlin - Director of Preconstruction that went from PE to Director of Preconstruction in 7 years BOOM

Blake Omlin, Director of Preconstruction at Juneau Construction Company, shares his journey from Project Engineer to Director of Preconstruction in 7 years. Topics include overcoming industry pain points, collaboration delivery models, preconstruction technology advancements, and strategies for recruiting and developing talent.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 25min

Alex Arnold WINNER of the Advancing Preconstruction Ticket for 2024

Gareth McGlynn catches up with Alex Arnold, the lucky winner of the 2024 Advancing Preconstruction ticket. Alex, who serves as the Director of Mechanical Services at Hensel Phelps, was nominated by Kylie Bond as unsung hero in Preconstruction. In this quick chat, they discuss the conference's highlights and explore Alex's professional journey. Don't forget to check out Alex's LinkedIn profile to learn more about his work and contributions. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-arnold-pe-leed-ap-270b5643/
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Mar 25, 2024 • 51min

E92: Bo Markovic, Director of Estimating with Alberici Constructors discusses Heavy Civil Construction across the US

Bo Markovic, Director of Estimating at Alberici Constructors, shares insights on levee construction challenges, Alberici's projects, team productivity, pursuing an MBA, transitioning from tennis, time management, and the complexities of hard bid estimating in commercial construction.
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Mar 18, 2024 • 15min

E90: Is all about Sustainability. Manasi Pitkar - Snr Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies discuss Sustainability

Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building, joins host , Gareth McGlynn, on the Preconstruction Podcast to delve into sustainability within the construction industry. This episode zeroes in on: Immediate actions for sustainability The pivotal role of preconstruction in sustainability Strategies to reduce carbon footprints for clients To learn more about Manasi's work and to connect with her, find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasi-pitkar-dbia-leed-ap-pmp%C2%AE-35289aa/ Tune in for a focused discussion on driving sustainability forward in preconstruction.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 38min

E91 Rachael Daly - Associate Director of Cost in NYC discuss Women in Construction. Yes the QS that takes no BS is back.

Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat down with the incredible QS that takes no BS to discuss Women In Construction: - Challenges as a Woman in Construction. - Advantages of being a woman in construction - Disadvantages of being a woman in construction - Rachael's biggest achievement - Lessons learnt so far as a Woman In Construction - The strengths that have helped her achieve so much - Rachael share so much more - Enjoy The first episode with Rachael Daly, check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e61-rachael-daly-the-qs-that-takes-no-bs-in-nyc-a/id1502264958?i=1000609472504 As always folks Rachael is more than happy for any follow up questions via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-d-b61b857a/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app Thanks again for listening and stay tuned for more preconstruction thought leaders.

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