By Tim Seims
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The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.
Great to catch up LIVE at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com with Amy Marks from Symetri USA and https://queenofprefab.com/
Whats your next Hanson Wade event?
Chapter 1: Intro 00:00: Tim introduces the event, "Build Perspectives," and his interest in the building products industry. 00:48: Amy Marks introduces herself as the Executive Vice President of Global Strategy at Symmetry, AKA the Queen of Prefab!
Chapter 2: Advancing Prefab Event Overview 02:31: Amy Marks discusses the unique aspects of the Advancing Prefab event, emphasizing its focus on authentic conversations and business connections. 03:30: The event is described as a platform for making valuable business connections and fostering collaboration within the construction industry.
Chapter 2: Advancing Prefab Event Overview 04:54: The event's evolution over the years is noted, with increased participation from architects, engineers, and general contractors. 05:44: Amy mentions the diverse audience and the positive impact of having decision-makers from various sectors present at the event.
Chapter 4: Importance of Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing 07:45: Amy emphasizes the significance of sharing knowledge and experiences within the construction industry. 08:25: The discussion shifts to the need for companies to engage with social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to attract a more diverse workforce.
Chapter 5: Encouraging Diversity in the Construction Industry 09:48: Amy highlights the importance of promoting diversity in the construction industry, particularly in attracting more women and young talent. 10:41: The conversation extends to the role of social media influencers in showcasing diverse careers in construction and related fields.
Chapter 6: Amy's Advocacy for Change and Industry Engagement 12:33: Amy encourages companies to actively engage in social media platforms and support initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in the industry. 13:25: The importance of providing platforms for change agents and fostering an environment of courage and openness is emphasized.
Chapter 7: Connecting with Amy Marks and Conclusion 14:43: Amy shares ways to connect with her on social media platforms and through Symmetry for further engagement and collaboration. 16:05: Tim acknowledges Amy's contributions and the value of her insights in driving positive change and innovation in the industry.
Announcement! Tim teases his upcoming podcast, "ConstructionVerse: Building Empires," a deep dive into the origin stories of influential figures in the building industry who have transformed humble beginnings into multi-billion dollar enterprises.
Paying Tribute: Tim remembers Gerry McCauley and Mark Mitchell, acknowledging their significant contributions to offsite construction and building materials marketing.
A Titan's Impact: The podcast teases an in-depth look at the Building Industry's newest Titan, highlighting his strategic investments and significant influence in reshaping industries like waste management, equipment rental, and logistics.
Introduction of QXO : Tim discusses this new Titan's latest venture, QXO, and its potential to revolutionize the building materials distribution industry through technology and consolidation.
How to Make a Few Billion Dollars: The teaser encourages listeners to engage with the full series for more insights and to read the book, "How to Make a Few Billion Dollars," for a deeper understanding of successful business strategies.
Advancing Prefabrication is North America’s largest prefab & modular summit, uniting over 1,200 of the industry’s biggest names & brightest minds. Join us in Denver in February for four days of unmissable content & networking, to keep your finger on the pulse of the latest and greatest in prefab & modular!
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Thanks to www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com, Tim shares the latest activities and learnings in building materials / building systems / housing / real estate:
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In this pod, I’m sharing a bit of a signal on construction labor. It's not what you might think, it’s not about the labor market and data.
This story isn't just about my friend Mark. It’s about new creative human capital opportunities.
Tim and Carolina discuss the many upcoming points of interest coming in the following episodes by bringing contrarian viewpoints and thinking differently than before to build perspectives.
Tim is presenting on some of this at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023
You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.HowToJobsite.com
Join us for shepherd's pie at The Ivy in London, on this second installment of Build Perspectives, live on location.
Conversation on sustainability, the future of construction, life on the planet, and more.
Recorded during Wimbledon June 2022
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Live on location from London June 2022
The sounds of the tube, the streets of Soho, architecture, and more.
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Interview by www.buildperspectives.com
Nick Gray is on a mission to get 500 people to build new connections using his new "The 2-hour Cocktail Party" book and format NICK (Name tags, Icebreakers, Cocktails only, Kick them out at the end).
Nick is the founder of Museum Hack and the best-selling author of "How to Make New Friends" and "Build Big Relationships".
He discusses the value when you bring together a mixed group of people with simplicity but added structure to ensure everyone makes meaningful connections. He offers many tools and tactics for anyone who wants to create successful mixers and events to expand your network and reach your goals.
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This is not the average Build Perspectives episode. Carolina and Ryan point out many interesting observations while en route to Germany from Switzerland. They take back roads through many small towns describing many differences noticed between Europe and the US.
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Tim goes live from Washington D.C. at the Innovate Housing Showcase co-hosted by NAHB.
Tim discusses some common challenges, technology that addresses these problems and encourages the Housing Action Plan that was released recently from the Biden Harris administration to get a future into the vision for funding construction.
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The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.