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

Gareth our host caught up with Alan Dunbar the SVP of Preconstruction for Skanska's West Coast offices, he is also the Preconstruction Technology Group Leader across the US. Based in Seattle, WA, Alan is an incredibly insightful Preconstruction professional originating from Glasgow, Scotland where he studied as a Quantity Surveyor. During this episode, Alan goes into great depth on his vision for Skanska's West Coast operations and how they are leveraging in-house custom-built preconstruction technology to help expedite the Preconstruction process.    You can connect with Alan on LinkedIn using the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-dunbar-25a16614/ 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   Seattle, WA   Niche Specialist Staffing Partners   Niche SSP   Alan Dunbar   Skanska Construction   Gareth McGlynn

Gareth our host caught up with David Askie an International Preconstruction thought leader who has worked across three continents in cities like Milan, Sydney, London, Perth, LA, NY, Chicago and many more.  During this episode, David goes into great depth on: His journey from college in Newcastle New South Wales to Head of Integrated Solutions for Lendlease US. Lendlease the Australian construction giant Projects in Milan, London, LA, NY, Chicago Lendlease's unique international skillset  Opportunities in Lendlease US Preconstruction Technology The Challenges around choosing the right Preconstruction Technology Oh and we discuss much much more :-)   Connect with David on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-askie-803a3b4/ Please if you enjoy this episode 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   Niche Specialist Staffing Partners   Niche SSP  David Askie   Lendlease  Gareth McGlynn

Gareth our host caught up with Angel Dizon (MD) & Menzies Wilson (Director of Cost) who oversee $20 billion worth of projects at the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations for the US.    In their own words "We are the best within the State"   Angel discusses:  - Innovation within the Bureau  - The impact and responsibility the state has when it comes to climate change  - Prefabrication and AI as well as much much more   Menzies discusses:  - Building logistics & labor  - Challenges of building in poorly developed countries  - What it's like to have a project in Preconstruction for 2+ years  - The secret to getting within single digits of huge projects across the world   - The military operation of supplying a remote location  - Preconstruction Technology  Feel free to connect with Angel or Menzies via the links below:  Angel:            https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-a-dizon-iii-2a121a188/ Menzies:       https://www.linkedin.com/in/menzies-wilson-08a72515/  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  Washington, DC   Niche Specialist Staffing Partners   Niche SSP   Angel Dizon   Menzies Wilson   Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations   Gareth McGlynn

Gareth our host caught up with Steve Stouthamer the EVP of Preconstruction with Skanska, who oversees 145 Preconstruction & Estimating professionals across the US  with Skanska.  Based in Raleigh, NC Steve has held multiple high-profile roles at Skanska including General Manager of Virginia and the Carolina's.  During this episode, Steve goes into great depth on his vision to utilize Preconstruction Data through a customized self-build platform within Skanska. This is an incredible journey that every Preconstruction professional should hear. 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 Raleigh, NC Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Steve Stouthamer Skanska Construction Gareth McGlynn

Our host Gareth sat down with Andrew Zukoski the Co-Founder of JOIN a Preconstruction Technology platform that helps the Owner, Architect and Contractor communicate, collaborate and make important discisions easier. We also discussed: - The challenges of being an entrepreneur, Co-Founder of a technology firm - As a developer why he picked Preconstruction Technology - The importance of transparancy within construction - How they will integrate with the leading Estimating platforms like Timberline, DESTINI and Planswift - Preconstruction DATA - Growth and taking over the world I hope you enjoy this episode please rech out to Andrew via his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewzukoski/ Or email him at andrew@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, Andrew Zukoski, JOIN Construction Gareth McGlynn

Our host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Spencer Easton the Scheduling Manager with Oakland Construction in Phoenix, AZ.   Spencer is a scheduling fanatic, we discussed:  - His transformation from logistics to scheduling and the HR lady who spotted his talents.   - His thoughts around P6, TAKT  - How important scheduling is when is comes to preconstruction, costing and safety  - This idea that scheduling comes at the end  - How TAKT is the business when it comes to simple effective scheduling and planning  - He even weights in on the preconstruction data conversation  - The future of construction and how he sees things evolving.   Enjoy this episode and please share, like and comment.   Oakland 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, Spencer Easton, Oakland Construction, Gareth McGlynn, The Preconstruction Podcast

Our host Gareth sat down with Andrew Halphen on the Podcast recently to discuss: - Preconstruction Technology: Having visited Northern Europe what he learnt.  - His career from Architect student to Preconstruction  - Why the Precon Technology market needs to be more competitive  - Why using the computer to count the stupid things makes sense.  - Preconstruction DATA  - Building the Rangers stadium in Arlington, VA  - Why Houston Texas is the place to be :-)    I hope you enjoy this episode please rech out to Andrew via his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-halphen-68546611a/ 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, Andrew Halphen, Manhattan Construction Gareth McGlynn