Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction

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.
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Wednesday May 20, 2020
Just Be a Builder
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
There is a Renaissance in construction technology and the recent uptick in disruption has increased the acceleration. But how comfortable are you leveraging the wide-ranging construction technology available? Are you using BIM to influence your detailing decisions? Join Todd and The Construction Brothers, Eddie and Tyler, as they unpack what BIM (Building Information Modeling) really is, the necessity of working together and getting back to the basics of being a builder.
Eddie and Tyler own a building information modeling business called ABSI, based in Downtown Milledgeville, GA with their dad. Throughout his career, he has tied rebar, been a carpenter, and remodeled bathrooms. After years of being in the field, Eddie turned his focus to 3D modeling and the new family business, ABSI, in 2005. There, he pursued becoming a licensed General Contractor in the State of Georgia. Tyler came into the family business as an apprentice at the beginning of 2012. Branching out from there, Tyler had a fascination with technology--how it can speed up work, and how it can improve accuracy. Beyond that, he became obsessed with User Experience design and the implications it could have for the construction industry.
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Wednesday May 13, 2020
The World of Generative Design, Partnership with Designers and Augmented Workflows
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Ever wondered about what generative design really means? Are you wondering what its presence implies for your job and your future? Sit down with Todd and Lilli Smith of the AEC Generative Design Team at Autodesk as they discuss the process of augmenting workflows, the partnership between designers and generative design, and the new dimensions that have arisen in the world of design. Learn more about the implications generative design and what it may be able to offer your company.
Lilli Smith, AIA, Sr. Product Manager for the AEC Generative Design Team at Autodesk is an architect with a passion for re-envisioning the way that buildings are designed. After working for several years as an architect, she joined Revit Technology as a fledgling start up and helped grow it to where it is today in almost every architect’s tool box. She has gone on to work on many Autodesk tools including Vasari, FormIt, Dynamo, Project Fractal and Project Refinery which has just graduated from beta to a new suite of tools included in Revit 2021.
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Wednesday May 06, 2020
Advice from a BIM Manager, Putting the “I” in BIM and Mentoring Others
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
As a contractor, how can you help increase efficiency? As technology changes, what level of commitment should you make? Join Todd and David Francis from ICT Tracker as they discuss breaking down the barriers between departments, communication in the age of globalization, the evolution of augmented reality, and understanding your strengths and weaknesses. Learn about the importance of patience in any project and what it means to “know your people.”
David is the CTO at ICT Tracker, a mobile productivity software solution that utilizes augmented reality. He has had a distinguished career as a BIM manager, and he is currently MEP National Chairman for AGC BIM Forum MEP Group. He is a construction technologist who shows contractors how to dramatically increase efficiency and profits.
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Thinking Unreasonably, Challenging Architectural Design and Stepping Outside of the Box
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
There are many roads for architects and artists to explore. For architect Renzo Verbeck and artist Sylvia Lisse, those roads led to teaming up on the creation of a Temple at Burning Man, for a second time. Join Todd, Renzo Verbeck, and Sylvia Lisse as they talk about the benefits of thinking unreasonably and how that allows creative artistic expression to flourish. Learn about their individual processes, journeys, and project takeaways, as well as how they feel about the status quo.
Renzo Verbeck of Verbeck Design Studio in Boulder, Colorado is an architect, sculptor and builder with three decades of experience. He is a Licensed Architect in the state of Colorado, and he is a member of the American Institute of Architects. He is passionate about upholding the client-architect relationship and committing himself to every detail of his projects. Sylvia Lisse of Jackson, Wyoming has been working on interactive art teams since 2013. She has worked on art projects for Burning Man, BM Regional events, Oregon Eclipse Symbiosis Festival, What The Festival, and for Sonic Bloom. She also works as a Travel Radiolic Technologist specializing in trauma and surgical imaging.
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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Our Favorite Memories, PodSquad Fun Facts and Bridging the Gulp
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Are you curious about what goes on “behind the scenes” of Bridging the Gap? Have any favorite moments or interviews? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Sit down with Todd, Eric and producer Alyssa in our milestone 25th episode as they discuss stand-out conversations, inside jokes, receiving fan mail, and which countries and states we’ve reached so far. Here’s to 25 episodes and many more to come!
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Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
American industries and manufacturing are doing some amazing things to step up and serve. How will this energy and creativity carry over when things “return to normal”? What lessons does manufacturing have in store for construction? How are those lines blurring? Sit down with Todd and Bianca Coury as they discuss remote work, the ins and outs of manufacturing, what’s happening in prefabrication, and the merging entities of construction and manufacturing.
Bianca Coury is the Construction Manager for Eagle Point Software. She is a builder, connector, change agent, and strategist responsible for facilitating process improvement and aligning technology with operational excellence across the AECO space. Bianca is a LEED Green Associate, currently serves as the Director of Partnerships for the Construction Progress Coalition and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Design and Architecture Studies from New York University.
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Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
As a technologist, you’re dedicated to making project document and information accessible, but you might face the common dilemma of becoming “chained” to your creation. Technology permeates nearly every aspect of our lives, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Join Eric and Todd for the third installment of The Innovation Briefs. Sit in on their discussion about the difference between innovativeness, innovation, and inventiveness, and reflect with them about the peculiar ways that humans interact with robots.
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
A Prefab Catalyst, Addressing People’s Needs and the ”Uber” of Construction
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Have you and your company embraced innovation? Have you done it to the level that you should? Join Todd and Jason Barber of Manufacton as they discuss being an agent of change for prefabrication, and learn more about how you can contribute to the growth and innovation that will keep the construction industry moving forward for the better together.
During the conversation, they will unpack the need to harness the power of disruption as a prefab catalyst, search for the “Uber” of construction, the potential for mobile technology in the field and much more.
Jason is Vice President of Industry Solutions and Technology at Manufacton. He has years of experience in both construction and engineering, and he is an innovative problem-solver and procurer in the construction industry.
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Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Bonus Episode #2 - Reaching Outside Your Normal Routine
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Are you working remote these days? You’re most likely being faced with the unique set of challenges that come with such a transition. Join Todd and our editor Eric in this edition of our “Innovation Brief” bonus episode as they discuss how people are reaching outside of their industries to enact change, how companies have been coming together, and how you can be a better collaborator.
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Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Shared Pains, The Power of Words and Digital Transformation
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Got grit? Where do you find grit? Should you turn on your camera for that zoom meeting? There are #sharedpains we all have as technology shifts us into unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable territory. But disruption doesn’t have to be scary. It can be transformative. Join Shared Pains podcast host Nathan Wood for insights into the culture of working from home, how social distancing can be a catalyst for digital transformation and multi-generational workplace communication. Learn how you can take the next step to getting comfortable with being part of the online workforce.
Nathan is the founder and CEO of SpectrumAEC and Executive Director of the Construction Progress Coalition. He has had a reputation as an industry thought leader for nearly a decade. His specialties include BIM, collaboration, coaching, digital fabrication, VDC, and IPD.
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