Boost AEC Podcast

Enrico Bonilauri is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Emu Systems, where he specializes in the international Passive House standard. With extensive experience across Australia, Europe, and North America, he excels in building envelope design and analysis, and is known for his practical application of complex data on construction sites. Enrico authored the Emu North American CPHT training textbook and has been the lead trainer for Emu’s CPHT courses since 2017. He holds a Master of Design Science in Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney and a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Parma.

Jarrett Davis, Principal Building Scientist at Built Environments, has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, consulting, design, and installation of building enclosure products, he assists product manufacturers, architects, engineers, and contractors in improving products and projects focused on building science. Jarrett’s expertise has earned him national and international recognition, and he actively participates in developing construction codes and standards through various industry committees and boards.

Matthew DiBara is a public speaker and skilled trades entrepreneur, currently the 4th generation owner of DiBara Masonry, a family business with a rich history in masonry since the early 1900s. Facing challenges in finding reliable hires as his company expanded, Matt co-founded The Contractor Consultants to help contractors build successful teams. This company offers outsourced hiring services and a comprehensive hiring course in partnership with industry giants.

While serving as the Co-CEO of Blokable, a company pioneering prefab housing solutions to revolutionize traditional construction methods into streamlined manufacturing processes, Aaron Holm experienced a heart attack and underwent quintuple bypass surgery. After decades of dedicated work in business and design consulting, enterprise software, consumer software, media and entertainment, retail, manufacturing, and housing, Aaron is now deeply committed to patient care and advocacy. With a renewed focus on health and personal transformation, Aaron firmly believes that addressing the challenges facing our society and planet requires the development and empowerment of individuals.

Aaron Holm is the Co-CEO of Blokable, a company dedicated to transforming industries through innovative building products, systems, and business models. With a rich background in launching and leading businesses, Aaron has played a pivotal role in the creation of Amazon Go and Amazon Books. His expertise spans advanced technology and logistics, having co-founded notable companies such as Mylio and Industrial Color, the latter revolutionizing the media industry’s shift from analog to digital photography. At Blokable, Aaron leverages his extensive experience to drive product development and investment strategies for modular development.

Bjorn Kierulf is the CEO of EcoCocon, a sustainable construction company that uses a straw panel system made from 98% natural renewable materials. Their system offers excellent thermal performance, carbon-storing capabilities, and exceptional indoor comfort. EcoCocon’s custom-made panels are designed to fit any architectural style, ensuring consistent and certified quality for healthier, energy-efficient buildings. They provide a comprehensive service from technical planning to the delivery of pre-numbered panels for easy assembly.

Amy Marks, known as the Queen of Prefab, is a prominent leader in the industrialized construction sector. She serves as the EVP of Global Strategy for Symetri and was previously Autodesk’s Vice President of Enterprise Transformation Practice. Amy has pioneered prefabrication consulting and is a strong advocate for modern construction methods, sustainability, and business transformation. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker and the chairman of the Advancing Prefabrication show.

Chris Magwood is the Manager of Carbon-Free Buildings at RMI, a company that focuses on transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. Chris has been designing and building zero-carbon buildings throughout his 25-year career. In 2019, he helped found Builders for Climate Action and codeveloped the BEAM tool for measuring material emissions in residential buildings. Chris has also published eight books on green construction, most recently coauthoring Build Beyond Zero: New Ideas for Carbon Smart Architecture with Bruce King.

Edie Dillman is the Co-founder & CEO of B.Public Prefab, a company that specializes in creating high-performance, energy-efficient building envelopes using a standardized and prefabricated panel system. Their products include super-insulated, vapor-open, and air-tight panels made from code-compliant wood framing and sheathing, which are designed to drastically reduce energy needs for heating and cooling, as well as minimize construction waste. B.Public Prefab supports their clients with technical assistance and design tools to help integrate their system into various architectural styles and climates, aiming for a sustainable and customizable building experience​.

Lucas Evans is the founder & CEO of E3 Agriculture, an advanced agricultural solutions company that focuses on bringing cutting-edge technology to the field. They develop sustainable industrial materials and consumer products, with a special emphasis on the burgeoning industrial hemp economy. They have a full suite of sustainable product R&D and white-label manufacturing services, and provide plant-based raw materials including rebar, fiberglass, feedstock absorbent, insulation, and concrete aggregate.