Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction

Our Favorite Memories, PodSquad Fun Facts and Bridging the Gulp

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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The Inspiring Actions of Manufacturing, Blurred Lines with Construction and Quarantine Habits

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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The Innovation Brief Bonus Episode #3: The Cure or the Curse for Construction Technologists?

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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A Prefab Catalyst, Addressing People’s Needs and the ”Uber” of Construction

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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Bonus Episode #2 - Reaching Outside Your Normal Routine

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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Shared Pains, The Power of Words and Digital Transformation

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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Bonus Episode #1 - Defining Your Existence, 3D Printing, and Welcoming Eric

Why do we exist, would you live in a 3D printed house and would you live on the moon or Mars? In our first-ever “Innovation Brief” bonus episode, you’ll get the chance to sit in on Todd and show editor Eric Daniel’s discussion about these questions and much more as they unpack news in the AEC, MEP and manufacturing industries.
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On Prefabrication, the Small House Movement, and Sustainability

Are you looking for a good read? Interested in the subjects of prefabrication and the small house movement? Join us as we sit down with Forbes writer Sheri Koones, whose newest book, Downsize: Living Large in a Small House, has recently debuted. If you’d like more information about Sheri and this podcast, make sure to check out our video at bridgingthegappod.com to watch the interview, see pictures of Sheri’s favorite houses, and buy her books!
Sheri has written multiple books about living “off the grid,” and she, in addition to being an author and journalist, is a speaker on Green Construction. Her specialties include home construction, Green issues, and energy efficiency.
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Taking the Guesswork out of Construction Products

Have you faced the daunting task of buying something that might not be worth it? As someone in construction, you know that the stakes are much higher when you buy construction equipment. Join us as we discuss the vast amount of innovation happening in construction and MEP with Jonathan Marsh from Steel Toe Consulting. He is reviewing those big products so you can get the most out of your dollar.
Jonathan is the founder and CEO of Steel Toe Consulting. He has worked for over two decades in the AEC industry, during which time he has championed technology adoption, modular fabrication, and BIM.
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Why VR is Revolutionizing the Way We Build Things

As someone in the construction industry, do you feel like there are too many issues and too little success when it comes to your projects? What if you could cut back mistakes and speed up production time with a VR headset? Join us as we sit down with Mark Petrucci and take a tour of the future.
Mark, Director of Construction Services at Applied Software, who is part of the movement that is paving the way for VR in the construction world, has nearly three decades of experience in the AEC industry. His specialties include teaching, management, and consulting.
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