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The Art of Construction is here to help you grow your business. Together we explore the world of construction with some of the best minds in the industry. This insightful podcast is hosted by thought provoking entrepreneur, Devon Tilly. Devon has been recognized nationally for his innovation and creativity within the building industry. Join our tribe as we master the Art of Construction.

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The Art of Construction is here to help you grow your business. Together we explore the world of construction with some of the best minds in the industry. This insightful podcast is hosted by thought provoking entrepreneur, Devon Tilly. Devon has been recognized nationally for his innovation and creativity within the building industry. Join our tribe as we master the Art of Construction.

    Building green with ADL Ventures

    Building green with ADL Ventures

    “Often we share problems…It can’t stop there, and too often it does…We have to come to the table with ‘Here’s an idea that might work.’ The moment we start thinking about the future in terms of potential solutions…those conversations start adding up. That habit makes the collaboration work better, and it will get us to a point where we can make an impact.”

    This podcast episode features a conversation with Nolan Brown, the founder of ADL Ventures, about decarbonization and the challenges of implementing clean energy solutions in the construction industry. This episode is also happy to introduce Jason Blanker as the co-host! The conversation covers topics such as the role of drones in construction, the lack of adoption of innovation in the industry, and the future of technology in construction.

    Nolan is a seasoned entrepreneur and research leader with 15 years of C-Suite experience in energy, buildings, and transportation sectors. A 5-time founder, he brings a wealth of innovation and strategic insight to his roles. He has driven organizations to success as a board member of building materials manufacturer and offsite leader Sto Corporation, and Lead Contractor for High Performance Computing for Manufacturing at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He also co-founded and served as Managing Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy and showcased his success in implementing new technologies, notably through his $40M+ living laboratory project. His expertise spans industries including building materials, automotive, and renewable energy. As founder of ADL Ventures, he guides companies not only in upscaling and business development but also in applying for government grants that fuel innovation and growth. Watch Nolan's TedX Talk!

    Jason Blenker is a cowboy and a visionary who finds the edge of the frontier a fascinating place to navigate and explore. The son of a carpenter and a home builder, he learned firsthand about building homes, businesses, and relationships from his parents whom he worked with in building a world-class, vertically integrated, offsite construction solutions company in the Midwest. After selling the business, he now guides others looking for solutions and is on the hunt for great innovation that will help address the housing affordability crisis we face today. He's on a mission to “Build Something Great®”. The first half of his career he spent focused on building great buildings – homes, apartments, commercial buildings, and off-site manufacturing where he found his true passion – building great teams and pushing innovation and automation. By focusing on culture, engaged leadership, and the team, he successfully grew a family business from 7 “employees” to over 300 “Team Members” and learned over 1 million wrong ways of doing things. He enjoys sharing stories of his bumps, bruises, and scars to help people find creative and inventive solutions to problems. When he's not working with a team, he enjoys spending time with the love of his life, Jenny, teaching and raising 3 crazy kids on a hobby farm, snocross racing, or at a rodeo. Not being much of a procrastinator, he does not believe in a bucket list that you’ll get around to one day, you should live each day to its fullest. He tries to give his free time and talent to various charities and has even been talked into riding a 2000# bull at a rodeo to help support the local food pantry (much to the dismay of his wife).

    Watch a clip of this virtual podcast! 

    • 41 min
    The ConTech Crew featuring Devon Tilly!

    The ConTech Crew featuring Devon Tilly!

    This week's episode was created and recorded for The ConTech Crew podcast, hosted by Jeff Sample, with our host, Devon Tilly, as the guest! This is a great episode to learn more about Devon and the Master Facilitator Community! 

    Jeff Sample is a technology evangelist, speaker, podcaster, and passionate advocate for construction. He has been working in the Technology Industry for the past 25+ years. He has taken specific care to work with and understand the diverse components of a successful business and how technology can enhance those workflows. He has designed and implemented solutions for diverse teams emphasizing functionality and fiscal responsibility. He joined a software development team to understand the software life cycle and become a better technology provider for the organizations he supports. He helps individuals and companies reach their full potential through technology innovation. 

    As owner of MVWD, Devon Tilly fulfills clients' dreams with project management expertise in windows, doors, and hardware. Through social media and video, he has created an information platform for the building industry. He hosts the #1 rated podcast for contractors and architects, "The Art of Construction." They partner with high-end designers, architects, and builders utilizing the highest quality manufacturers to bring an art and science approach to the building industry. When you partner with MVWD, you have access to the highest quality products with a high level of expertise. He also knows "what not to do" and exceeds high-end project expectations. They have a culture of continuous improvement and a progressive commitment to excellence. They seek to add value with every interaction.

    Their business partners and clients receive the highest level of service, industry expertise, and a guide to assist them from start to finish.

    Follow MVWD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mountain-view-window-&-door/
    Follow AOC on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/theart-of-construction/

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Data driven construction

    Data driven construction

    “Start with 'why?' Why should I care about this data in the first place?" 

    Join us this week as Devon chats with Nathan Wood from SpectrumAEC about data, technology, and their relationship with the construction industry. 

    Nathan C. Wood is the Executive Director of Construction Progress Coalition (CPC), a grassroots non-profit initiative to educate AEC professionals about the need for open interoperability standards between project delivery stakeholders. Nathan’s experience with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Lean process improvement, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) has led him to realize how even proven technology solutions can result in lost ROI when the needs of people and process are not addressed. Nathan balances his passion for data insights and stakeholder empathy through pragmatic adoption strategy, driving digital standards adoption in design and construction. When not fighting for open standards, Nathan also supports construction transformation as Chief Enabling Officer of SpectrumAEC, delivering speaking engagements, research publications and Design Thinking workshops.

    Register for the Advancing Prefabrication Conference with the discount code: PODCAST10

    Watch a clip of this in person podcast!
    Read more about CDX & learn more about the AEC Integration Summit!

    • 45 min
    Deep Dive Series: Applying Building Science, Episode 4: Building science in action, with heat pumps

    Deep Dive Series: Applying Building Science, Episode 4: Building science in action, with heat pumps

    This is episode 4 of 4 discussing the national organization BS + Beer and Building Science. 

    Today's episode features Devon and Robby as co-hosts chatting with Shawn LeMons of Mitsubishi wrapping up the 4 episode Deep Dive Series on BS + Beer. They explore how to get contractors on board with heat pump technology. The episode highlights the role of collaboration and innovation in moving the industry forward and emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between theory and reality. They explore the changing landscape of heat pumps and the options available for builders. They emphasize the need to take small steps towards energy efficiency and the importance of testing and double-checking specifications. They also discuss the power of a long-term mindset.

    "Treat the product you are providing your customer with a 10-year warranty mindset. What opportunities would that open up for you?"

    Robby Schwarz has been a champion of home performance for over 25 years, focusing on building performance, applied building science, and system thinking.  He is committed to helping industry partners, builders, code jurisdictions, and others understand residential energy, applied building science, systems thinking, home performance and our role in the built environment. His interest started in 1995, while exploring how to incorporate green building materials into the production building environment.  Soon after, Robby founded his first company, BuiltWright, Inc.  In 2006, he cofounded EnergyLogic, now the largest energy rating firm of its kind in Colorado. In 2020 he became the principal thinker and founder of BUILDTank, Inc., a pragmatic building think tank specializing in actionable applied building science solutions. He is actively involved in energy code development, builder and trade training, and educating the next generation of residential energy experts. He has helped Colorado jurisdictions develop and implement their energy codes, presented code language that was successfully adopted at the national ICC® code hearings, and encouraged implementation of the simulated performance path for code compliance.  His ability to integrate applied building science and systems thinking with building programs such as Energy Star®, Indoor airPlus®, and DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes® has lead to thousands of certified homes in Colorado.

    Energy and resource efficiency, sustainable buildings, and community abundance have become Shawn LeMons' life focus. He enjoys contributing his experience and intuitive problem-solving skills to this history-changing industry. The time is now to meet these challenges head-on. He has enjoyed a broad range of professional experiences from management in large corporations to ownership of small businesses. He truly enjoys being at the center of an organization and working cross-departmentally to find innovative solutions for clients and industry partners with Mitsubishi (#heatpumpnation). He can navigate complex project dynamics from detailed specifications, operational processes, field quality assurance, customer experience nuances, and business development strategy. He considers himself a change-agent and team player with a systems-oriented approach to the development and integration of products, services, and processes. 

    Register for the Advancing Prefabrication Conference with the discount code: PODCAST10

    Watch a clip of this in-person studio podcast!

    Listen to Robby's podcast, BuildCAST!

    Learn how a heat pump works! 

    Visit Mitsubishi Electric Trane Youtube Chanel. 

    Visit Mitsubishi Electric heat pump tech-spec website! 

    • 55 min
    Deep Dive Series: Applying Building Science, Episode 3: LIVE BS + Beer Q&A

    Deep Dive Series: Applying Building Science, Episode 3: LIVE BS + Beer Q&A

    To any long time listeners of AOC, this is your chance to get to know the host, Devon Tilly!

    This is episode 3 of 4 discussing the national organization BS + Beer and Building Science. 

    If you hear any background noise, that's because this podcast was recorded LIVE at Tradecraft Industries during a BS + Beer meeting in December, 2023! Today's episode features Devon and Robby as co-hosts taking questions from the BS + Beer member audience. Robby interviews Devon before we take questions - here's your chance to learn more about Devon! Devon and Robby discuss building science, the AOC podcast, and Devon's business, Mountain View Window and Door. We also get to listen to discussion & questions from the audience. 

    "Building Science is the people. Building Science is...people coming together on a system. It's innovators working together."

    Robby Schwarz has been a champion of home performance for over 25 years, focusing on building performance, applied building science, and system thinking.  He is committed to helping industry partners, builders, code jurisdictions, and others understand residential energy, applied building science, systems thinking, home performance and our role in the built environment. His interest started in 1995, while exploring how to incorporate green building materials into the production building environment.  Soon after, Robby founded his first company, BuiltWright, Inc.  In 2006, he cofounded EnergyLogic, now the largest energy rating firm of its kind in Colorado. In 2020 he became the principal thinker and founder of BUILDTank, Inc., a pragmatic building think tank specializing in actionable applied building science solutions. He is actively involved in energy code development, builder and trade training, and educating the next generation of residential energy experts. He has helped Colorado jurisdictions develop and implement their energy codes, presented code language that was successfully adopted at the national ICC® code hearings, and encouraged implementation of the simulated performance path for code compliance.  His ability to integrate applied building science and systems thinking with building programs such as Energy Star®, Indoor airPlus®, and DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes® has lead to thousands of certified homes in Colorado.

    We have so many video clips to share from this episode!
    - Watch Devon explain the History of AOC
    - Watch Devon explain his "Crystal Ball"
    - Watch an Audience Q&A Clip (from our podcast guest, Shawn LeMons for the 4th episode of this series)
    - Watch a second Audience Q&A Clip about window technology

    Listen to Robby's podcast, BuildCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/2M8c6vIFahbGsCBl675BAr 

    Follow MVWD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mountain-view-window-&-door/
    Follow AOC on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/theart-of-construction/

    • 56 min
    Deep Dive Series: Applying Building Science, Episode 2: Energize Denver

    Deep Dive Series: Applying Building Science, Episode 2: Energize Denver

    This is episode 2 of 4 discussing the national organization BS + Beer and Building Science.

    If you hear any background noise, that's because this podcast was recorded LIVE at Tradecraft Industries before a BS + Beer meeting in December, 2023!

    "Their whole purpose is not to fine buildings. They don't want to levy these fines. They would like that money to go into upgrading the buildings so that they're achieving these targets...they want to really force the issue of, 'let's pay attention to this'...."

    Join us this week as we talk with Bryce Ballew of Tradecraft Industries about Energize Denver. Robby Schwarz from BUILDTank joins Devon as a co-host in this podcast!

    Bryce started out in the world of commercial construction as a project manager, but branched into multiple entrepreneurial pursuits including general contracting (Construction Incorporated LLC) construction focused flex-office space (Tradecraft Industries LLC) and most recently, building efficiency consulting (CleanTech Engineering LLC). CleanTech Engineering is a full-service consulting firm dedicated to helping real estate owners balance energy use with building performance and investment returns.  CleanTech draws experience from Commercial General Contracting, Mechanical Engineering and Property Management to work with building owners as they seek to navigate the requirements of Energize Denver ordinance. Aside from his professional pursuits, Bryce serves on the board for Combat Recovery Foundation, empowering veterans and trauma survivors to rebuild trust and community for those who have experienced the worst that life can send their way. When not working, Bryce enjoys snowboarding, trail running, scuba and free diving, hiking, boxing and international backpacking.

    Robby Schwarz has been a champion of home performance for over 25 years, focusing on building performance, applied building science, and system thinking.  He is committed to helping industry partners, builders, code jurisdictions, and others understand residential energy, applied building science, systems thinking, home performance and our role in the built environment. His interest started in 1995, while exploring how to incorporate green building materials into the production building environment.  Soon after, Robby founded his first company, BuiltWright, Inc.  In 2006, he cofounded EnergyLogic, now the largest energy rating firm of its kind in Colorado. In 2020 he became the principal thinker and founder of BUILDTank, Inc., a pragmatic building think tank specializing in actionable applied building science solutions. He is actively involved in energy code development, builder and trade training, and educating the next generation of residential energy experts. He has helped Colorado jurisdictions develop and implement their energy codes, presented code language that was successfully adopted at the national ICC® code hearings, and encouraged implementation of the simulated performance path for code compliance.  His ability to integrate applied building science and systems thinking with building programs such as Energy Star®, Indoor airPlus®, and DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes® has lead to thousands of certified homes in Colorado.

    Watch a clip of this LIVE podcast https://youtu.be/MNvRqlQei_4
    Listen to Robby's podcast, BuildCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/2M8c6vIFahbGsCBl675BAr 

    • 43 min

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