Building What's Next

In this episode of Building What's Next™ The Podcast, we talk with Andy Stapleton, General Manager of Mortenson's Chicago office, who talks us through industry-changing shifts in the development of data centers, how these facilities are becoming more efficient, and how tech giants are strategically aligning to ensure the data we've come to rely on continues to flow.

In this episode of Building What's Next™ The Podcast, we talk with Gene Hodge, Mortenson's Vice President of Project Development in our Denver office, who discusses an amazing Smart City project, and tells us how developers are planning for the technology, energy and mobility needs of the future as they develop properties and facilities today.

In this episode of Building What's NextTM – The Podcast, we're joined by Clark Taylor, Mortenson's Vice President of Estimating who breaks down our new Construction Cost Index, shows us the big picture nationwide, explains a few surprises in some markets and helps us understand what it means for owners going forward.

In this episode, we're joined by Wendy Davidson, Director of Business Development for our Wind group as she breaks down a new Renewable Energy Leadership Series Study on what the industry can expect as the Production Tax Credit phases out.

In this episode, we're joined by Brent Bergland, General Manager of Mortenson's High Voltage Transmission group, and leader of our new Energy Storage business. Brent walks us through the state of this cutting edge industry (and the inherent chaos that surrounds this all technology revolutions), breaks down our new Renewable Energy Leadership Series study on the state of the Energy Storage industry, and discusses what it all means for you as we move forward.

We're joined by Clark Taylor, Vice President of Estimating at Mortenson, who breaks down our new Q2 2016 Construction Cost Index Survey, outlines the big picture (and a few surprises), and what it means for owners across the nation. Get your region's survey at www.mortenson.com/company/news-and-insights/construction-cost-index

Mortenson Wind Energy Executive Todd Bell joins us to talk about what a new Wind Energy study means for the future of turbine Operations & Maintenance.

Tim Maag, VP & General Manager of Mortenson's Wind Energy Group sits down to talk about the history of the wind industry, where it's headed and how innovation will be the key to success.

We’re joined by Jon Bonkoski (Design Phase Manager – Minneapolis) and Mike Pedersen (General Manager, Healthcare – Minneapolis) who discuss how upfront planning and collaboration can be a game-changer for large-scale projects. By using Pull Planning to bring all players together to build a master schedule, resolve overlaps, and eliminate conflicts, the teams are able to find ways to increase efficiency and understand the role they play in the big picture.

In our inaugural episode, host Mike Wilson breaks down what to expect from the new show in the future and dives into a fun conversation with self-described “technology geeks” (but described by the rest of us at Mortenson as “geniuses!”) Rick Khan and Taylor Cupp from our Project Solutions group. Rick and Taylor cover Mortenson’s history in using emerging technologies, such as our early adoption of 3D modeling and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) to pioneering new technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality to make the process of design, decision-making and construction more efficient and seamless.