B/A/D Talks

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A community effort that encourages engagement and conversation among builders, architects, and designers. Each event will include a compelling and compact talk with Dr. Ted Landsmark as moderator a

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

B/A/D Talks episodes:

April 05, 2017 New Homes In Older Settings: How Should They Work?
The cities and towns of New England are blessed with several centuries’
worth of beautiful older architecture. Yet new dwellings for new residents
are always needed, and the arts of architecture and building continue to
develop. This special public B/A/D Talk will consider what our options can
be for honoring the best of our region’s heritage while promoting the
finest in new design.
Panelists:
Deb Andrews, Historic Preservation Program Manager for the city of
Portland, Maine
David Hacin, principal at Hacin + Associates in Boston
Ted Landsmark, board member for the Boston Planning & Development Agency
and president emeritus of the Boston Architectural College
Scott Slarsky, director at Shepley Bulfinch in Boston
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1h 13min
January 25, 2017 Work Flow: The Balancing Act
For small and large companies alike, managing work flow can often feel like
a matter of feast or famine. How can you keep your people steadily busy,
but not insanely busy? How do you harmonize the demands of commerce with
your own standards of creativity and fine workmanship? This B/A/D Talk will
explore the challenges of charting a stable course through the
crosscurrents.
Panelists:
Arthur Hanlon, Shope Reno Wharton, Norwalk, CT
Sarah Lawson, S+H Construction, Cambridge, MA
Leslie Fine, Boston, MA
Keith LeBlanc, Boston, MA
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1h 5min
November 01, 2016 Communication, Communication, Communication
No other topic has come up as often during B/A/D Talks over the past three
years. When you get down to basics, communication is the bedrock on which
client relationships and team partnerships are built. What are the most
effective ways of interacting with homeowners and your fellow professional
stakeholders in a design and building project? How can good communication
practices help ensure success...and what communication pitfalls need to be
avoided?
Panelists:
Chip Dewing, Dewing Schmid Kearns | Architects + Planners
Paul Guitard, Woodmeister Master Builders
Rachel Reider, Rachel Reider Interiors
Chuck Wisner, Communications Consultant and Advisor
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1h 8min
June 23, 2016 Forging The Best Possible Partnership For a Home Building Project
High-end home design and construction projects often resemble the making of
a Hollywood movie: they are big, complex undertakings that involve an
entire team of creative, highly trained professionals. At their best, they
can embody a shared vision and dedication to achieving top results for the
client. But there are also inevitably areas where responsibilities overlap,
where budget or time constraints conflict with aesthetic preferences, where
personal relationships and communication can go awry. The goal of this
B/A/D Talk is to consider best practices for how a design and building team
can work together most happily and productively. What are the most
successful methods of communication? How are areas of shared control
negotiated? How can you make sure that everyone--including the
client--feels informed, respected, and empowered to make her or his best
contribution?
Panelists:
Interior designer Jennifer Palumbo, Jennifer Palumbo, Inc., Newton, MA
Gerald D. (Gerry) Frank, Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects, Lexington, MA
Jeff Adams, J. W. Adams Construction Company, Concord, MA
Joe Wahler, Stephen Stimson Associates, Cambridge, MA
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1h 15min
April 06, 2016 Building A House? Getting The Best From Your B/A/D Team
Panelist:
Christina Van Houten, Home owner
Andra Birkerts, Andra Birkerts Design,
Bob Ernst, President, FBN Construction
John Meyer, Meyer & Meyer Architecture and Interiors
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1h 17min
January 28, 2016 Hiring, Inspiring, Training, Retraining
The work of builders, architects, and designers requires a skill set that
combines craft with creativity and communication. Finding people with this
rich mix of abilities is challenging. Our next B/A/D Talk explores ways to
find, retain, and inspire the people we hire. Panelist:
Jason Sevinor, Salem Plumbing
Kate Kelley, Hacin + Associates
Matthew Woodward, Hacin + Associates
Jennifer Thibeault, Strategic HR Solutions
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1h 20min

FAQs about B/A/D Talks:

How many episodes does B/A/D Talks have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.