Built Different

Apr 15 2024 5
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Welcome to Built Different, a podcast about the technology, teams and trendsetters who are changing the way we build. Hosts Grant Hagen, Brian Vizarreta and Adam Della Monica - three of the leading voices in the worlds of reality capture and construction tech - are building a community that is obsessed with questioning the status quo, creating cultures of innovation and equipping everyone with tools to, quite simply, build different. You can expect inspirational yet practical stories from innovators on the frontlines to the leadership teams casting a vision for a better way to build.

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Beyond the Buzzwords | Built Different S04 E04

Apr 15 2024 38 mins  
Are you drowning in tech jargon and empty promises? In this episode, we show you how you can cut through the hype and find the tech that REALLY works. Austin Lay (Reality Capture Technologies Manager) and Jon Ferguson (Vice President) from Layton Construction share how construction tech has changed – and why your workers are now the ones asking for the latest tools. We explore

Sharp tools, smarter builds | Built Different S04 E03

Apr 01 2024 78 mins  
Tired of tech that creates more headaches than solutions? Many construction teams feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of new construction tech. We cut through the noise with seasoned construction pros, Jeff Forbes (Regional Director, Beck Group) and Paul Krauss (General Superintendent, Beck Group). They share the real-world tools they swear by and how these technologies make a

Tech and Teamwork | Built Different S04 E02

Mar 18 2024 63 mins  
Too often, more tech means more headaches – a pile of tools that slow you down instead of boosting productivity. In this episode of Built Different, we explore how to streamline your tech stack and find solutions that make a real impact. Join seasoned construction veterans Vice President, Josh Carson and superintendent, Mike Kuzenski from Moss and Associates as they share their s

"Super" charging the field | Built Different S04 E01

Mar 04 2024 48 mins  
The Built Different podcast is back and this season we're headed to the field 🏗️ To kick off the season, host Grant Hagen sits down with former superintendent and new co-host Adam Della Monica. In this episode the two share stories from the field. This season, we're traveling the country to meet the builders making incredible projects happen. Want to follow along? Subs

Season 3 Reunion Episode

Dec 04 2023 62 mins  
And that’s a wrap on season 3 of the Built Different podcast! And to wrap it up appropriately, we invited our guests back to share some of their most memorable moments and impactful learnings from the season, as well as just spend some time together and have a few laughs. Our special reunion episode features: -Gary Chapman, VDC regional manager at Turner Construction -Cole Mi

S03 E07 – Ryan Companies’ Josh Bergstrom and Lucas Manos on uncovering the true value of tech to find winning solutions

Nov 20 2023 52 mins  
More tech doesn’t always mean better outcomes, in fact, having a large suite of point-solutions can often slow you down and negatively impact builder quality of life. In this episode of Built Different, we met with the innovative leaders at Ryan Companies, vice president of field ops, Josh Bergstrom, and director of IT applications, Lucas Manos. During this conversation, we exp

S03 E06 - DPR Construction's Kaushal Diwan and Josh DeStefano on building a culture of innovation

Nov 06 2023 49 mins  
To get the most out of your technology you have to do more than just use it, you have to build a culture around that technology that empowers innovation. In this episode of Built Different, we met with the innovative leaders at DPR construction, director of strategic investments and partnerships, Kaushal Diwan, and west coast innovation lead, Josh DeStefano. During this conversat

S03 E05 - Layton Construction’s Sean Farrell and Randy Christiansen on building impactful relationships between tech and field

Oct 02 2023 59 mins  
Leveraging technology in construction can revolutionize your results, but integrating it seamlessly into your workflow is key. 🏗️ Join us on the latest episode of the Built Different podcast as we sit down with construction leaders from Layton Construction – construction manager Sean Farrell and senior VDC manager Randy Christiansen. We take an insider look at their innovati

S03 E04 – Turner Construction’s Gary Chapman and Cole Milberger on how to win more work through proactive tech implementation

Sep 18 2023 57 mins  
If you’re building something, why would you not use a digital representation of that project from the very beginning? For Turner Construction, this is just common sense. In this episode of Built Different, we flew over to Nashville Tennessee, to visit Turner Construction to see how they’ve ingrained technology into every step of their workflow. During our visit, we got the opp

S03 E03 – The ACA’s Jon Davies and Autodesk’s Sumit Oberoi on how to attract the next generation of builders

Sep 05 2023 49 mins  
The construction industry isn’t going to die anytime soon, but there is a significant risk that if we don’t transform we won’t thrive. In this episode of Built Different, Grant Hagen flew down to Sydney, Australia to sit down with CEO of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) Jon Davies and Autodesk’s industry strategy manager, Sumit Oberoi. During the episode, we