Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast

Our guests today are Chris Bennett, Owner of Bennett Build, Kristina Abrams, Senior Associate, Architect, and Specification Writer at O’Connell Robertson, and Ryan Stoltz, Associate Principal at Structures.

In this episode of the Specified Growth Podcast, Chris, Kristina, and Ryan talk about how their firms are working together on a very innovative project that’s incorporating sustainable concrete

solutions. They also discuss the challenges of introducing new technologies to the industry, the importance of teamwork and collaboration, the environmental benefits of low-carbon concrete, and more. Don’t miss this episode of the Specified Growth Podcast!

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Maria Martin is a Practice Leader at ConTech Financials.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Maria talks about her background in the construction industry and how she got started. She also discusses her passion for helping people and solving problems, how we can eradicate bullying in the construction industry,

technologies she’s excited about in the financial space, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

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Kurt Schnakenberg is the CEO of Chicago Brass.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kurt talks about his entrepreneurial background, from working in his family business to becoming the CEO of Chicago Brass. He also discusses what defines luxury in the building materials space, the importance of an elevated customer experience in the luxury market, building an efficient offshore team, how we can work together to grow in the building materials industry, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

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Craig Webb is the President of Webb Analytics.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Craig talks about his background and how he found his way into the building materials and construction industry after starting out as a sports writer. He also discusses DEI and sustainability initiatives and why they’re important, consolidation in the construction industry, using AI to improve your operations, and more.

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Bill Hercules is the CEO of WJH Health.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bill talks about his background in architecture and specializing in the healthcare industry. He also discusses some of the post-pandemic challenges facing the healthcare system, creating healthier environments through architecture, discovering best practices for the future, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

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Shreesha Ramdas is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lumber.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Shreesha talks about how he got started in entrepreneurialism and investing, and some of the lessons he’s learned along the way. He also

discusses how to build a strong team and delegate appropriately, how Lumber’s comprehensive work management platform is helping the construction industry, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

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Monica Hernandez is the CEO of Infinity Growth Corporation.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Monica talks about her career background in both technical and leadership positions. She also discusses corrosion and the concept of The Golden Wheel, communicating and collaborating effectively with different people, designing for sustainability, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

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Aaron Toppston is a Managing Partner at GS Futures.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Aaron talks about his construction background and how he found his way into a venture position. He also discusses helping create better project outcomes, the importance of trust in the construction industry, what they look for in potential partners, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

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Jared Simmons is a Consultant, Advisor and Coach at OUTLAST Consulting.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jared talks about his career background and what he’s learned from each position. He also discusses why humility is important during market research, the concept of open innovation and why cross-functional communication is important, centralized versus distributed innovation, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

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Erick Ventura is the Owner of VEMA Deconstruction and Elisabeth Baudinaud is the Founder of Carbon Wise.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Erick and Elisabeth talk about the deconstruction process and some of the main benefits involved. They also discuss the concept of sustainable demolition, different ways of recycling deconstructed materials, reducing our carbon footprint in the construction industry, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

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