Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction
Applied Software
Join the innovation adventure that spotlights MEP and the construction industry – advancements in technology, distinctive perspectives, the soft skills required for successful digital transformation, and stories about the problem-solving mindset that continues to shape this great industry and propel it forward. The Bridging the Gap Podcast gives voice to the incredible things happening in and around construction while championing the fact that this is a great industry to be in.
The host, Todd Weyandt, seeks out enlightening conversations with industry experts who are changing the technological landscape. Engaging a full spectrum of voices, he champions an industry dialogue that supports companies as they try new things, advance and thrive.
He is on a mission to embrace and share the innovations transforming the AEC, MEP and manufacturing industries.
The Bridging the Gap Podcast is brought to you by Applied Software. With solutions for the modern project, Applied is on a mission to transform industries by empowering clients and championing innovation with real-world expert consultants.
Bringing you a comprehensive array of solutions for AEC, MEP and manufacturing, the experts of Applied have a singular focus – helping you achieve higher performance. Visit asti.com today.
The host, Todd Weyandt, seeks out enlightening conversations with industry experts who are changing the technological landscape. Engaging a full spectrum of voices, he champions an industry dialogue that supports companies as they try new things, advance and thrive.
He is on a mission to embrace and share the innovations transforming the AEC, MEP and manufacturing industries.
The Bridging the Gap Podcast is brought to you by Applied Software. With solutions for the modern project, Applied is on a mission to transform industries by empowering clients and championing innovation with real-world expert consultants.
Bringing you a comprehensive array of solutions for AEC, MEP and manufacturing, the experts of Applied have a singular focus – helping you achieve higher performance. Visit asti.com today.
Episodes
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Jul 12, 2023 • 27min
Value is in the Flow of Information
What are some ways for BIM to positively affect the electrical engineering industry? How do we get more people on board with BIM adoption across the trades? Join host Todd and guest David Robison as they discuss the long-term benefits of BIM workflows, the electrical engineering issues that BIM and 3D workflows may not yet address, and more.
David Robison is a co-founder and President of Design Master Software, a company that helps electrical engineers design buildings in Revit. He has over 25 years of experience developing electrical BIM software, first in AutoCAD and now in Revit.
Jul 5, 2023 • 33min
Construction’s Golden Thread of Information
What is “connected construction,” and how does it change the layout of our industry? Join host Todd and guest Rob Norton as they discuss the potential of digitization, how to improve communication between stakeholders, the biggest and most common inefficiencies in construction firms, and more.
Rob Norton is Rob is responsible for new business and existing client relationships at PlanRadar, leading the UK’s focus into compliance and fire safety. Rob advises clients on the use of a digital platform to construct and operate buildings and assets, to meet new building safety requirements, and implement the ‘Golden Thread.’ He has 12 years of experience in the construction industry, having worked as an engineer before joining PlanRadar 4 years ago.
Jun 28, 2023 • 37min
Invest, Invent and Innovate
When change can sometimes lead to failure, how do we embrace those lessons to champion the value of innovation? Join host Todd and guest Hamzah Shanbari as they discuss what it truly means to learn from failure, how to create a culture of innovation in the construction industry, the Haskell approach of “Invest, Invent, and Innovate,” and much more.
Hamzah Shanbari is the Director of Innovation at Haskell. He is always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what is possible in the construction industry, and he is excited to continue making a positive impact in his field
Jun 21, 2023 • 46min
Construction’s Alter Ego Effect
What are some surprising similarities between the sports and business worlds? What is the “Alter Ego Effect”? Join host Todd Weyandt and guest Todd Herman as they discuss applying sports metaphors to a career in AEC, the impact that your imagination can have on your personal success, and the biggest obstacles we all face when we “level up.”
Todd Herman has been working with the highest achievers in sports and business for over two decades. He’s helped clients reach the Olympic podium, build multimillion-dollar companies, and more importantly master their inner game so they enjoy the process on the way to victory. He is the creator of the multi-award-winning Leadership & Skills Development Program, 90 Day Year, and author of the WSJ bestselling book, ‘The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life’ and ‘My Super Me’, a children’s book to help young kids navigate tough stuff.
Jun 14, 2023 • 47min
Branding Your Company for Greatness
We’re happy to welcome back Tyler Campbell, host of Construction Brothers Podcast, for today’s episode! Join Todd and Tyler as they discuss the challenge of marketing in construction, how to approach the skilled labor shortage effectively, the connection between brand and career, and the near future of industrialization.
Tyler Campbell is the founder of Storybuilder Creative, where he aims to solve the problem between the realities of the field and marketing materials. You may also recognize his voice from the Construction Brothers Podcast, which he hosts.
Jun 7, 2023 • 43min
The Platinum Rule
How do we break free of “the way things have always been done”? How can you tell in the hiring process whether you’ll be working for a collaborative and healthy company? Join host Todd and guest Dan Dowdy as they discuss maintaining a healthy culture in the industry, the role of core values in career success, managing multiple generations of workers, and how technology helps us attract and retain top talent.
Dan Dowdy is Founder of Build for the Trades and hosts the podcast of the same name. He is a second-generation Master Plumber, certified John Maxwell Coach, trainer, and speaker with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the home service space. He has dedicated his life to giving back what he has learned to the trades, believing that success in life and business starts within.
May 31, 2023 • 34min
Construction Data and a Unified Platform
How would you describe your attitude towards change in the construction industry? How do our expectations of technology change as the tech itself evolves? Join host Todd and guest Angi Izzi as they discuss the unlimited potential of unified platforms, how the ownership of data has become more tangible, the function of Autodesk Platform Services (formerly Forge), and the importance of fully understanding your own goals and ambitions.
Angi Izzi is the Sr. Director of Partnerships & Digital Sales at Autodesk. Angi has demonstrated over 25 years of career success developing and executing operational strategies to promote product recognition in the building design software market. She has extensive experience leading operations for technology, business development and application development within AEC software solutions. Angi possesses decisive leadership of operational initiatives of organizations of varying size and scope.
May 29, 2023 • 51min
How to Get Work Done Right
It's a podcast mashup! Work Done Right Podcast host Wes Edmiston joins us to talk about the important trends and topics in construction. In this we cover: hiring the next generation of workers, the perception of skilled trades versus college, tech adoption and implementation, and so much more. Make sure to check out Wes and the Work Done Right podcast!
Wes Edmiston is the Director of Product and Strategy at Cumulus Digital Systems. Wes is a proven construction professional with world-class experience ranging from entry-level craft to senior project management and technical assurance leadership, leading teams on multi-billion-dollar projects. Wes is also host of the Work Done Right Podcast where he talks with industry professionals to discuss best practices and solutions for common issues that we all face, and to share the stories of the incredible men and women in the construction industry.
May 24, 2023 • 47min
200 Episodes of Innovation
What have you learned over the past four years? We've learned a lot. Construction has changed and overcome major obstacles to adapt to a newly digitized world. Interoperability has become more than just a concept. New tools have been developed. New efficiencies have been gained.
We've also learned that there are still many hurdles along the way. Tech adoption is still clunky and slow. The labor shortage persists (or are we just bad at hiring and retaining?). Digital waste and physical waste might just be digital twins.
We have been thrilled to cover the ups, downs, triumphs and curveballs of construction in over 200 episodes. What will the future of the show hold? Join host Todd Weyandt and editor/producer Eric Daniel to find out!
May 17, 2023 • 41min
Can AR Make Tech Adoption Easier?
What do you picture when you hear about augmented reality? What are some misconceptions we might have in the industry around AR? Join host Todd and guest Waleed Zafar as they discuss the potential of using AR on the jobsite, how to tackle the resistance to new tech in construction, and how AR is even beginning to change the conversation around the Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Waleed Zafar is the Mission Critical Director of the construction technology company, XYZ Reality. It is the company behind the Atom – the world’s first Engineering-Grade Augmented Reality headset. Waleed joined XYZ Reality as its first employee and has led the development of the Atom across all major projects in Europe.
