The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

Our host Gareth McGlynn sits down with Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies, to discuss women in construction and the missing 33%. Connect with Manasi Pitkar via her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasi-pitkar-dbia-leed-ap-pmp%C2%AE-35289aa/ Thank you for tuning in to The Preconstruction Podcast! Don't miss out on insightful discussions like this one.