What does optimal performance look like for construction? What about your company? What steps will ensure everyone is on the same page while working on a project? Join host Todd and guest Clay Smith of eVolve MEP as they discuss the need for proper information flow in an organization, flattening and streamlining the communication process, and the danger in “flying blind” while on the jobsite. In addition, Todd and Clay discuss what’s in store for MEP Force—and what you can expect from it now that it’s virtual.

Clay Smith is the CEO of eVolve MEP and the COO of Applied Software. He has been successful in delivering outstanding results in operations, software development, and technical consulting. He thrives in leading high-growth, cloud-based, and disruptive businesses that blend a customer-centric vision with strong technology innovation. With a focus on results and relationships, he is skilled in expanding business ventures quickly while at the same time building winning cultures that create sustainable results.

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What does optimal performance look like for construction? What about your company? What steps will ensure everyone is on the same page while working on a project? Join host Todd and guest Clay Smith of eVolve MEP as they discuss the need for proper information flow in an organization, flattening and streamlining the communication process, and the danger in “flying blind” while on the jobsite. In addition, Todd and Clay discuss what’s in store for MEP Force—and what you can expect from it now that it’s virtual.

Clay Smith is the CEO of eVolve MEP and the COO of Applied Software. He has been successful in delivering outstanding results in operations, software development, and technical consulting. He thrives in leading high-growth, cloud-based, and disruptive businesses that blend a customer-centric vision with strong technology innovation. With a focus on results and relationships, he is skilled in expanding business ventures quickly while at the same time building winning cultures that create sustainable results.

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The MEP industry is full of grit but can it be used as a springboard for innovation? How can grit help lead to success in the industry? What should the combination of youthful energy, technical knowledge and real-world experience look like? Join host and guest James Simpson of eVolve MEP as they unpack the grit needed for success in MEP. Listen to James’ story on how he started full time in MEP at 16 years old and the lessons learned along the way.

James Simpson is the Mechanical Product Manager at eVolve MEP. He has gained valuable experience in all sections of the industry. From within Field Installation, VDC, DFMA, and even application development, he has led teams in bettering workflows. His current passion is driving innovation utilizing ConTech applications. He also shares his expertise in his industry blog BIM² in an effort to promote growth in the field as a whole.

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The MEP industry is full of grit but can it be used as a springboard for innovation? How can grit help lead to success in the industry? What should the combination of youthful energy, technical knowledge and real-world experience look like? Join host and guest James Simpson of eVolve MEP as they unpack the grit needed for success in MEP. Listen to James’ story on how he started full time in MEP at 16 years old and the lessons learned along the way.

James Simpson is the Mechanical Product Manager at eVolve MEP. He has gained valuable experience in all sections of the industry. From within Field Installation, VDC, DFMA, and even application development, he has led teams in bettering workflows. His current passion is driving innovation utilizing ConTech applications. He also shares his expertise in his industry blog BIM² in an effort to promote growth in the field as a whole.

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Join Todd for this exclusive interview episode unpacking the recently announced partnership between Autodesk, eVolve MEP and GTP Services to form a more comprehensive fabrication workflow that will enable MEP contractors to more easily adopt Building Information Modeling (BIM) Autodesk software products and workflows. Listen to Steve Butler, Sr. Industry Strategy Manager of MEP Design and Fabrication at Autodesk, Clay Smith, CEO of eVolve MEP and Amanda Comunale, COO of GTP Services, as they unpack how the partnership will help contractors create safer environments, allow more projects to be completed on time, combat the skilled labor shortage and increase overall project efficiency and profitability.  

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Join Todd for this exclusive interview episode unpacking the recently announced partnership between Autodesk, eVolve MEP and GTP Services to form a more comprehensive fabrication workflow that will enable MEP contractors to more easily adopt Building Information Modeling (BIM) Autodesk software products and workflows. Listen to Steve Butler, Sr. Industry Strategy Manager of MEP Design and Fabrication at Autodesk, Clay Smith, CEO of eVolve MEP and Amanda Comunale, COO of GTP Services, as they unpack how the partnership will help contractors create safer environments, allow more projects to be completed on time, combat the skilled labor shortage and increase overall project efficiency and profitability.  

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Let’s face it, the world has changed over the last few months between remote work, zoom meetings, safety requirements and more. How is the COVID aftermath affecting you, your company and the construction industry as a whole? Todd welcomes back Mark Oden of BIM Designsto discuss what’s changed in the past six months, the importance of self-care, encouraging communication and collaboration, and what’s going on in the world of prefabrication.

Mark Oden is the CEO of BIM Designs. He joined the BIM Designs team with over 10 years of experience working with Silicon Valley tech companies in product management, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and CxO roles. He successfully launched several startups and directly consulted several more through their early stages of development and fundraising. Mark leads the growth, strategy and execution of the company; his acute ability to develop and implement strategic processes that scale the company's capabilities drives efficient service delivery, increases client satisfaction, and builds cross-functional teams. Mark received his master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida.

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Let’s face it, the world has changed over the last few months between remote work, zoom meetings, safety requirements and more. How is the COVID aftermath affecting you, your company and the construction industry as a whole? Todd welcomes back Mark Oden of BIM Designsto discuss what’s changed in the past six months, the importance of self-care, encouraging communication and collaboration, and what’s going on in the world of prefabrication.

Mark Oden is the CEO of BIM Designs. He joined the BIM Designs team with over 10 years of experience working with Silicon Valley tech companies in product management, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and CxO roles. He successfully launched several startups and directly consulted several more through their early stages of development and fundraising. Mark leads the growth, strategy and execution of the company; his acute ability to develop and implement strategic processes that scale the company's capabilities drives efficient service delivery, increases client satisfaction, and builds cross-functional teams. Mark received his master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida.

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As a construction technologist, you know that your job comes with a unique set of difficulties and benefits. Can you pinpoint what those are? Do you feel that it would benefit all construction technologists to open up a conversation about it? Join host Todd and Walker Lockard of DADO as they discuss the technological trade, the cure and curse of construction technologists, and putting intentionality into initiatives.  

Walker Lockard is the Customer Success Manager at DADO. He is a construction technologist whose heart beats fast for helping skilled trades workers, labor supervision, and project management teams save time and mitigate risk through creative problem solving with technology. His key principle is to act as a missionary - not mercenary - for innovation: earning the trust of field and executive teams alike. 

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Walker’s Blog “Contech Shopkeepers: When the Cure Becomes the Curse” 

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Walker Lockard’s LinkedIn 

As a construction technologist, you know that your job comes with a unique set of difficulties and benefits. Can you pinpoint what those are? Do you feel that it would benefit all construction technologists to open up a conversation about it? Join host Todd and Walker Lockard of DADO as they discuss the technological trade, the cure and curse of construction technologists, and putting intentionality into initiatives.  

Walker Lockard is the Customer Success Manager at DADO. He is a construction technologist whose heart beats fast for helping skilled trades workers, labor supervision, and project management teams save time and mitigate risk through creative problem solving with technology. His key principle is to act as a missionary - not mercenary - for innovation: earning the trust of field and executive teams alike. 

Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. 

Podcast listeners can register for MEP Force Virtual for ONLY $99 with the code BTG99. Register Today.  

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Follow us on LinkedIn 

Bridging the Gap Podcast Website 

Todd’s LinkedIn 

Check out Ep23, “The Innovation Brief Bonus Episode #3: The Cure or the Curse for Construction Technologists?” 

Thank you to our sponsors! 

Applied Software 

Other Relevant Links: 

Walker’s Blog “Contech Shopkeepers: When the Cure Becomes the Curse” 

Dado’s Website  

Walker Lockard’s LinkedIn