Our host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Spencer Easton the Scheduling Manager with Oakland Construction in Phoenix, AZ.  

Spencer is a scheduling fanatic, we discussed: 

- His transformation from logistics to scheduling and the HR lady who spotted his talents.  

- His thoughts around P6, TAKT 

- How important scheduling is when is comes to preconstruction, costing and safety 

- This idea that scheduling comes at the end 

- How TAKT is the business when it comes to simple effective scheduling and planning 

- He even weights in on the preconstruction data conversation 

- The future of construction and how he sees things evolving.  

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Our host Gareth sat down with Andrew Halphen on the Podcast recently to discuss:

- Preconstruction Technology: Having visited Northern Europe what he learnt. 

- His career from Architect student to Preconstruction 

- Why the Precon Technology market needs to be more competitive 

- Why using the computer to count the stupid things makes sense. 

- Preconstruction DATA 

- Building the Rangers stadium in Arlington, VA 

- Why Houston Texas is the place to be :-)   

I hope you enjoy this episode please rech out to Andrew via his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-halphen-68546611a/

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Our host Gareth had Adam Wolf on the Podcast recently to discuss his new company Relay Construction Services. 

Adam's goal is to create an all inclusive environment for preconstruction professionals. 

I hope you enjoy this episode please rech out to Adam via his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwolf2020

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Our host Gareth sat down with Chris Sammarco, DPR's Tristate Preconstruction leader in New Jersey to discuss:

- The Importance of Physical Fitness within the workplace

- Mentorship - Chris talked about the importance of Paul Pizzaro his mentor

- His drive to become the best at what he does.

- How a large complex project at Hunter Roberts nearly cost him his health (losing 20lbs)

- His most challenging projects including the Red Bulls Arena project in New Jersey

- The challenges of moving from Excel to WinEst

- How to build a high performing preconstruction team.

There is no doubt that Chris Sammarco is a driven, passionate character who will climb the preconstruction ladder to become one of the best in the business over the next 10 years.

This episode has loads of great advice and lessons on preconstruction, so please share it with your peers, friends or team.

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Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with AEC Technology Innovator Nick Papadopoulos to discuss:  

- Young people taking RISKS in construction 

- Giving back the construction space while helping it move forward 

- Tech companies not understanding the construction industry 

- What happened with KATERRA? Why it didnt work out.  

- The challenges of adapting historical DATA 

- The furture Preconstruction org chart   

- Mellenials coming through, what they need from construction 

- Automating from the 2D world   

Nick touches on his 25 + years in helping companies in the AEC/O industry implement cost estimating technologies so they can work more efficiently.   

Nick strives to continue to create better solutions for process optimization along with developing software for benchmarking and predictive analytics.  

If you are interested in contacting Nick please email [email protected].  

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Our host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Morgan Keel the Director of Preconstruction with Starmount in Raleigh, NC.  

Morgan discussed: 

- Her dream to build her won home was the driver to getting into construction 

- How she always wanted to won her own business 

- The importance of having a good mentor 

- Relocating from NYC to NC 

- The evolution of Preconstruction 

- The Data Center world 

- And much much more  

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Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with Micah Vainikka the young Preconstruction leader driving Knutson forward in Minnesota. 

We discussed the incredible Scandinavian influence across Minnesota and how Knutson was founded by a Norwegian.

Micah's story on working as a carpenter for a custom home builder while studying for his Construction Manager degree gave him a real passion for construction. 

Micah is a perfect example of how a young high performing Project Manager transitions into Preconstruction, climbs the ladder quickly and is influencing how projects can be built faster, safer and better.  

As always preconstruction technology is at the heart of this discussion and much much more.

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Gareth our host caught up with Will Senner the VP of Preconstruction with Skanska in Raleigh, NC. Will's story of Preconstruction Data is incredible, discussed on this episode: 

- The best way to use Preconstruction Data 

- What Preconstruction Data we should be using / gathering

- Visualization through Microsoft BI

- Data Workflows

- Challenges of playing the long game with data

- Benefits of Data

- How it ties into the Preconstruction, Design, Development and Operations side

Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.

If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at [email protected]

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Gareth our host caught up with Matt Vetter the Vice President of Schafer Construction outside of Detroit, MI on:

- How a Bachelors in Psychology helped him climb the Preconstruction ladder

- Working from home - how it will shape the future of Preconstruction

- The challenges of running a construction company like a startup

- Detroit construction market and the suburbs 

- Preconstruction Technology 

- The Future of Preconstruction and how Schafer will grow 

Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.

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Our host Gareth McGlynn had great craic chatting to Bennie Kovach the Precon Executive with James G. David Construction in DC.

Covered in this episode:

- The Penn State Bachelor's of Architectural Engineering 

- Bennie's attention disorder

- Why he choose Preconstruction

- The challenges of WFH and how it will shake out

- The importance of Business Development within Preconstruction

- Fairfax, VA

- Evolution of Preconstruction and Preconstruction Technology

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