Digital Builder

Apr 08 2025 117 ep. 36 mins 58
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The Digital Builder podcast is for construction professionals working on the forefront of construction. If you are looking for conversations centered on where the industry is headed, this podcast is for you!​  Each episode features an interview with top construction professionals discussing themes related to connected construction and the future of the construction industry.

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For the Environment's Sake!

Apr 08 2025 48 mins  
We sat down with Benjamin Cohen, Principal at James G. Davis Construction, to dive into two key topics: sustainability and the fast-paced world of interiors construction. We look closely at how Ben’s perspective on buildings as living organisms pushes him to put an innovative sustainability mindset at the forefront of every project he works on, from benchmarking carbon impacts to

The Modern Construction Technologist

Mar 25 2025 52 mins  
As a historical preservationist and a construction technologist, what might make Judd Fuoto a walking contradiction could actually be his greatest strength. As the Senior Manager of Construction Operations Technologies at Southland Industries, Judd uses his experience in historical preservation to drive his approach to innovation and leadership, constantly helping his team balance

An Inside Look at DPR’s Hiring & Retention Strategy

Mar 19 2025 61 mins  
When we think of powerhouse firms, DPR Construction is one of the first that comes to mind, which is why we were thrilled to sit down with Alison Tripp, DPR’s National Talent Acquisition Leader, to break down her team’s transformational approach to talent acquisition and how it can make your company more attractive while improving employee experience across the board. &nbs

Celebrating Construction’s Past, Present, and Future at the National Building Museum

Feb 25 2025 35 mins  
Recorded on-site at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. where we sat down with Aileen Fuchs, the museum’s President & Executive Director, to explore how the museum celebrates the built world and is driving important conversations that will ultimately guide the construction industry's future. The location for this episode is visually stunning, so make sure to

Evaluating Construction Trends for 2025

Feb 05 2025 56 mins  
At the start of last year, we featured Ariel Castillo, Innovation Director at Miller-Davis Company, and Brad Buckles, VP of Technology and Innovation at Charles Perry Partners, Inc., to look at what technology trends were going to impact 2024.   Now, we’ve brought them back to explore if 2024 lived up to expectation and to see what lay ahead for construction in 2025.&nb

Prepare for Contract Disputes Before They Happen

Jan 28 2025 38 mins  
Dealing with contract disputes is a common headache for construction firms. They can hold up project schedules, consume a large number of resources to navigate, and when not handled properly, can stress important relationships between contractors and project owners We sat down with Sarah Keyte, Technical Director at HKA, and Cliff Moser, Executive Consultant for Architecture a

Why “People” Should be at the Heart of Every Technology-Driven Leader

Jan 14 2025 35 mins  
Finance is one of those topics that intersects with every single facet of construction—whether it’s tech adoption, labor and training, research, and supplies. You name it, finance impacts it. That’s why it’s critical for organizations to fully understand what kind of value they are driving through any strategy they adopt. We had the privilege of sitting down with Rexin

Risk Mitigation Through Project Controls & Scheduling

Jan 08 2025 29 mins  
Estimating, Scheduling, Budget Management, and Document Controls—these are the Four Pillars of Project Controls, each being a key part of the foundation for every successful project. That’s why having the right people and technology to manage Project Controls effectively is so important.  We were thrilled to sit down with Emily Rech, Director of Project Controls at Po

The Power of Community in Construction

Dec 17 2024 31 mins  
In this episode recorded live at AU2024, we are exploring the accessibility and powerful impact of community within construction with three powerhouse community leaders: Steven Bloomer, BIM Lead at GHD, Laurie Yaneff, BIM Technician at Stone Group Architects, and Michaela Alexander, Senior Manager of Global Customer Advocacy & Engagement at Autodesk.  We discuss: 

The Untapped Potential of Automation in Construction

Dec 10 2024 31 mins  
We sat down with David Purdon, Technical Director at NTI Diatec, live at AU2024 to explore how companies are leveraging automation, data, and AI tools to optimize their business operations while mitigating risk improving consistency. More and more organizations are seeing how these tools are transforming the AEC landscape. We discuss: Custom-built tools vs. off-the-shelf