Podcast Episodes

Something Has To Change

Episode 238

This week, we springboard off of our conversation with Brent Darnell and give our take on how we can change the construction industry. From leading by example, mental health, and a few book recommend…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Solving The Biggest Problem In The Steel Industry | 5 Minute Friday

Today the bros' are chatting about one of the biggest problems in the steel industry and how it can be solved.
Things that we talk about: - RTU Frames: Why is it the biggest problem? - Christmas is c…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Modernizing Construction with Robotics (feat. Stuart Maggs)

Episode 237

This week we sit down with Scaled Robotics CEO, Stuart Maggs. Stuart specializes in construction robotics and brings really interesting perspectives on the building processes we use today and where t…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Play Chess, Not Fortnite | 5 Minute Friday

Today we channel our inner Kasparov to discuss the fact that things are better when you think several moves ahead. Whenever possible, it’s best to be methodical and avoid the need to make decisions o…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Automating Architecture? (feat. Clifton Harness)

Episode 236

This week we sit down with TestFit CEO, Clifton Harness and discuss the topic of generative design. TestFit designs building diagrams in milliseconds--so architects and developers can process deals m…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The Pain of Discipline OR The Pain of Regret | 5 Minute Friday

Discipline or regret. It’s one or the other.    Tyler shares his morning routine and the challenges of consistency, and we discuss how much harder it is to start a new routine than to maintain an exi…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

A Bim Guy Speaks (ft. Trevor Owens)

Episode 235

Before we go any further, here are three movie scenes that we refer to in today’s discussion. If you haven’t seen these in a while, you might want to refresh your memory:
Billy Madison milk sceneCousi…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Bluebeam Tool Chest Tips & Tricks | 5 Minute Friday

We use Bluebeam all day every day at ABSI. Today, We talk about some of our favorite features.

Favorite #1 - Tool Chest: On the left side of your screen, you look at the tool chest. Click on that ico…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

5 Questions to Ask Before you Prefab (feat. Fouad Khalil)

Episode 234

Today we welcome Fouad Khalil to the show. Fouad calls himself a reformed architect. About three years ago he eased into offsite construction and founded Modly, a modular construction consultancy tha…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Anger is Useless | 5 Minute Friday

Today Eddie is sharing more wisdom from the book Never Split the Difference.

When you’re in a confrontational situation and you don’t regulate your anger, your body begins to release stress hormones …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago