The Construction Shared Pains Podcast

Have you wondered why the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry continues to struggle with stagnant productivity, cost overruns and schedule delays despite technology advancements?

Listen in as host Sasha Reed [@AlohaSasha], together with field reporter Nathan Wood [@nathancwood], and show producer Dan Smolilo [@Construct_Techy], interview AEC industry and technology professionals to digest today's technology topics and debate different strategies to address our #SharedPains (i.e. - the "non-tech" barriers preventing digital collaboration across the project supply-chain) and deliver transformational change.

Each episode will provide you with the necessary context - from different perspectives - so that you can decide the right tool and strategy required to overcome the #SharedPains we're all facing....together.

Follow the Money

Sep 29, 2020

Let's digest the root causes of this AEC's vs reward dilemma, before debating if it's possible to find a one-size-fits-all contract solution. When Owners decide that quality and reliability outwieighs bottom dollar bids, how will your business pivot to deliver more value in a future with alternative...

Speaking Prefab

Jul 22, 2020

Let's digest the terminology of prefab, before debating if the reward is worth the risk. When Owners decide that prefabrication is the new gold standard, will you be ready to deliver?

Guests:

Briana Williams - StructionSite

Amy Marks - Autodesk - @queenofprefab

Episode Clarification: "Amy noted that since our interview,...

Investing in AEC Innovation Pt 3: From Burnout to Breakthrough with special guest Tooey Courtemanche

Jan 16, 2020

Together, we’ll digest the root causes of innovation burnout, before debating the role of culture and leadership to break through it. Ultimately, we must decide which innovation battles that are worth fighting for, and which ones need a little more time to incubate. Before investing the resources necessary to deliver...

Investing in AEC Innovation Pt 2: Measurement & Impact

Oct 29, 2019

We’ll digest how measurement impacts our incentive to innovate, before debating the return on investment of learning from failures. What changes in measurement are required to drive innovation in construction? How can AEC professionals, project owner/operators, and technology solutions provide a new level...

Investing in AEC Innovation Pt 1: Talk Versus Action

Jul 31, 2019

What is the balance between talk and action to drive innovation in the AEC Industry? If innovation requires a new level of ‘coopetition’, what is the separation between transparency and intellectual property? What can AEC professionals learn from other industries about the ‘art and science’ of innovation? How...