ENR Critical Path Podcast

Why do costly project issues surface during construction? Explore practical ways to connect design intent, execution data, and project teams to reduce rework, adapt faster, and improve delivery outcomes.

Jay Schwartz is a seasoned business and technology executive with more than three decades of leadership experience across engineering, product management, sales and strategic accounts.

Paul Connell leads construction strategy and oversees the Commissioning & Fabrication portfolio where he advises owners and EPC contractors executing some of the world's largest and most complex capital projects, helping shape modern approaches to project delivery. 

Sponsored by: Octave

The principal with the DLR Group discusses the latest developments and trends regarding timber in large-scale construction with ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders.

Skanska Civil project executive talks tunneling under Los Angeles for the $10-billion Metro D line extension, finding mastodon tusks and a career spent building underground infrastructure.

The executive director of a non-profit that works with DOTs and multiple other entities on cutting-edge research for transportation and land use innovation chats with Deputy Editor Aileen Cho about its past, present and future.

Bluebeam CEO Usman Shuja discusses the role of the portable document format (PDF) technology in construction documents and what the AI-powered future holds for Bluebeam and Nemetschek AG with ENR Senior Editor Jeff Yoders.

At an industry symposium in June, Deputy Editor Aileen Cho interviewed three key leaders of the global insurance broker, including Rob McDonough (pictured), CEO of Construction, Infrastructure, and Surety for North America.

When construction abruptly stopped at the former Pfizer headquarters redevelopment in Midtown Manhattan after workers discovered buckled steel columns and floor sagging, public attention quickly turned to one question: What happened?

But before investigators can determine why a structural failure occurred, engineers must answer a different question: How do they stabilize a damaged building and safely determine what went wrong?

In this special edition of the ENR Critical Path Podcast, host Bryan Gottlieb speaks with Christopher Raebel, vice president of engineering and research at the American Institute of Steel Construction, about the engineering response to structural emergencies.

Rather than speculate about the ongoing investigation, Raebel explains how engineers assess structural damage, stabilize compromised buildings, investigate potential causes and determine whether damaged structures can be repaired.

Whether you're an engineer, contractor or simply curious about how complex structural emergencies are managed, this conversation offers an inside look at the process that begins long before investigators reach their conclusions.

Polysiloxane coatings are redefining long-term protection for water storage and treatment assets. In this episode, learn how these advanced systems outperform traditional epoxy and polyurethane coatings with superior UV resistance, durability and reduced maintenance needs. Explore how the smooth, non-porous surfaces of polysiloxanes help minimize biofilm and algae growth, supporting cleaner assets and improved water quality. You’ll also gain insight into lifecycle cost savings and why utilities and operators are turning to polysiloxanes as a smarter, more sustainable solution.

Speakers: Steve Roetter, Market Segment Manager for Water Infrastructure

With more than 40 years of experience in the water and wastewater industry, Steven helps customers solve their most critical asset protection challenges as a Market Segment Manager for Water Infrastructure for Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine.

Charles Kucherka, Principle, Treatment, Transmissions and Utilities – Central Division

As a Principal at Freese and Nichols, Charles is the engineering and environmental services firm’s senior technical professional in water storage tank design, rehabilitation and coatings.

Sponsored by: Sherwin Williams Protective & Marine

Alquist 3D Chariman and Founder Zach Mannheimer talks to ENR Senior Editor Jeff Yoders about housing, the journey of 3D printing concrete homes and commercial products and how his company made additive manufacturerd Wal-Mart Supercenters.

In a multimedia podcast, the CEO of GISI Consulting Group discusses how the collective utilizes a roster of A-list firms under one platform, with 10,000+ employees advising on megaprojects across the globe.