Build America Podcast

Ep 268 - Your Construction Career Path – 90% is Your Drive

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 268 - Your Construction Career Path - 90% is Your Drive

 – With Scott Jennings

In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott outlines a typical construction career path and emphasizes the importance of drive in succeeding in this industry. Scott discusses the choice of whether or not to pursue a college education, highlighting its benefits in demonstrating determination and providing industry exposure. The career path ranges from entry-level roles to upper management, contingent on one's commitment and opportunities. He also shares about his personal career journey, affirming the rewards and opportunities within the construction field. He concludes by underscoring the significant role of drive in the growth of a career and shares his thoughts on that last secret 10%!

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Ep 267 - Forensic Reporting 101

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 267 - Forensic Reporting 101 – With Scott Jennings

In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott explores forensic engineering, which is vital in construction and as a potential career change. He explains the causes of property loss, emphasizing report-writing skills. The steps of making a report are explained, such as collecting data, getting eyewitness accounts, making observations, making evaluations, and drawing conclusions. His personal experiences highlight the value of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in this rewarding field.

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Website:    http://sjcivil.com

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Ep 266 - What’s a Deposition?

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 266 - What’s a Deposition? – With Scott Jennings

In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott talks about what a deposition is in the context of the legal process; he places a specific emphasis on its role in construction disputes. The episode begins by outlining the construction dispute resolution process, which typically involves notifying the owner of a change, presenting time and cost impact details, and escalating the matter if necessary. He then delves into what to expect during a deposition, including attending participants like attorneys and stenographers, the importance of verbal answers versus head nods, and the avoidance of guessing. Learn more by listening to this episode!

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Website:    http://sjcivil.com

LinkedIn:    www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103

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Ep 265 - Project Specifications – The Basics, in Five Minutes

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 265 - Project Specifications – The Basics, in Five Minutes – With Scott Jennings

In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott discusses the fundamental elements of project specifications in construction. The episode outlines three main parts of project specifications and highlights their significance. It emphasizes the role of drawings and specifications in guiding construction projects. The specification package is divided into sections for General, Products, and Execution, each with distinct purposes. Scott explains the importance of clear specifications in construction documents, offering insights from his experience. Listen to the episode to learn more!

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Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:

Website:    http://sjcivil.com

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Ep 264 - Concrete Formwork Takeoff 101 – It’s All About SFCA

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 264 - Concrete Formwork Takeoff 101 – It’s All About SFCA – With Scott Jennings

In this episode of The Pipeline Podcast, Scott provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of concrete formwork takeoff.  Scott drives straight to the heart of the takeoff: square feet of contact area (SFCA). This episode also delves into various types of formwork including edge forms, soffit forms, wall forms, bulkheads, joints, and hanging forms. Scott provides insights on interpreting plans, visualizing three-dimensional structures, and collaborating with estimators to streamline the process. Listen to the episode to learn more!

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Website:    http://sjcivil.com

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Ep 263 - The Differing Site Condition - Careful!

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 263 - The Differing Site Condition - Careful! – With Scott Jennings

This podcast episode discusses the critical impact of the Differing Site Conditions (DSC) clause for, primarily, underground contractors. This common Contract clause addresses unexpected physical conditions during the work that weren't outlined in the original Contract Documents. Historical origins and contemporary relevance are highlighted, emphasizing the varying protection offered by DSC language in contracts. Scott is also an experienced contractor. He talks about how complicated DSCs are and how important it is for both the owner and the contractor, that they are handled well. The episode focuses on how the clause can help or hurt contractors and how important it is to understand DSC terms in contracts.

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Ep 262 - Kobe’s Gym Rats and Angela’s Grit

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 262 - Kobe’s Gym Rats and Angela’s Grit – With Scott Jennings

This episode delves into the challenge of balancing past values with the evolving work landscape. It discusses generational differences, drawing parallels between past criticisms of youth and today's concerns about social media. Emphasizing the importance of meaningful work, the episode explores personal growth, contributions to society, and finding purpose. Scott also shares insights that are important for exploring diverse perspectives. Listen to the episode to learn more.

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Website:    http://sjcivil.com

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Ep 261 - Find a Mentor: They’ve Seen What You’re Seeing

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 261 - Find a Mentor: They’ve Seen What You’re Seeing – With Scott Jennings

In this episode, the importance of finding a mentor is emphasized for both personal career growth as well as the limiting of financial mistakes in business. Having someone who can understand what you are going through and give you advice can make things much easier. Scott talks about his own experience as a mentee and how informal conversations with someone with more experienced helped him tremendously. Does connecting with a mentor really help you grow and prevent making costly mistakes? Listen to the episode to learn more!

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Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:

Website:    http://sjcivil.com

LinkedIn:    www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103

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Ep 260 - Constructive Acceleration: The Bully Owner

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 260 - Constructive Acceleration: The Bully Owner – With Scott Jennings

Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast” and learn more about constructive acceleration, which is a common issue in construction projects with liquidated damages. Constructive acceleration is when the Contractor speeds up the work because the Owner does not respond to timely to delay requests – this results in higher costs and, sometimes, a claim. There are some basics to a valid claim of this type - listen to learn more!

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Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:

Website:    http://sjcivil.com

LinkedIn:    www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103

Email:   [email protected]

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Ep 259 - Increase Profit By Knowing Design Intent

–The Pipeline Podcast – Ep 259 - Increase Profit By Knowing Design Intent – With Scott Jennings

Listen to the most recent episode of "The Pipeline Podcast”. Discover the secret to boosting your bottom line while satisfying designers and maintaining quality. In this episode, learn how to leverage your knowledge and resources to achieve cost savings without compromising design intent. Discover the power of covert cost reduction strategies and immediately begin to reap the benefits. Listen to learn more!

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Connect with Scott Jennings, host of The Pipeline Podcast:

Website:    http://sjcivil.com

LinkedIn:    www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-p-e-1435103

Email:   [email protected]

Subscribe to the Podcast:

http://sjcivil.net/podcast/

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