Bricks & Chicks

Lisa Stine + Danielle Lucas
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Bricks & Chicks is a construction and tech podcast hosted by two women in the industry. We cover design, preconstruction, BIM, estimating, project management, and the personalities and chaos that make construction what it is. Expect honest conversations, implementation horror stories, hot takes, and tech insights that actually help. Whether you’re an owner, architect, engineer, or contractor—or just curious about construction tech—you’re in the right place. New episodes bi-weekly.

  1. hace 3 días

    Episode 15: 2D or Not 2D (That is the Question...But What About the Manufacturer?) with Special Guest Alan DeLuce - Part 1

    Put down the drafting table (or the digital twin equivalent) because we're diving into the debate that's been quietly reshaping every job site: 2D vs. model-based design. Turns out going full 3D is less "trendy software upgrade" and more "the difference between handing someone a Ferrari and handing them a Ferrari with a note that says the engine is somewhere in there, good luck." We're joined by first-time guest and 20-year industry veteran Alan Deluce for a deep dive into why manufacturers and AECO firms are finally being forced to talk to each other, what's really driving the shift to model-based design (spoiler: it's not just one thing — think software maturity, training pipelines, and owners getting serious FOMO once they see what a connected model can do). We also get into why file format headaches persist even in 2026, what a "common data environment" actually solves, and why the biggest blocker to adopting a virtual built environment usually isn't the tech — it's people. Bonus content: Alan's snake-skin-wrapped truck (yes, really), a very serious discussion of junk drawer contents including toenail clippings and plucked eyebrows, an accidental Revit ban for rendering wildlife centers, a torn ACL and a surf skateboard, and Lisa's ongoing quest to say five intrusive thoughts a day on the record. Have an idea for an episode, a hot take on AEC tech, or want to join us as a guest? Write to us here: bricksandchicks@rand.com.

  2. 19 ago

    Episode 14: Receipts, Risks, and Reality Checks (The Cost Management Episode)

    Grab your calculator (or your emotional support spreadsheet) because we're tackling the topic that quietly runs the whole show: cost management. Turns out it's basically the responsible friend at brunch who tracks who owes what to the penny; annoying at breakfast, essential on a job site. We dig into why budget setup is the foundation everything else gets built on (or collapses without), why custom budget structures and cost codes beat forcing your team into a one-size-fits-nobody template, and how rule-based approval workflows keep a $500 issue from quietly becoming a $50,000 surprise. We also get into change orders and why the connection between field issues and the budget can make or break your paper trail, pay apps living inside familiar formats like AIA's G702/G703 instead of scattered across PDFs and email, and why real-time visibility beats finding out you're over budget the same way you find out your smoke detector needed batteries. Bonus content: a very deep dive into whether spreadsheets are overrated (yes), a Taco Bell change order, budget gremlins, jazz hands, and a Celine Dion comparison you didn't see coming. Have an idea for an episode, a hot take on AEC tech, or want to join us as a guest? Write to us here: bricksandchicks@rand.com.

  3. 12 ago

    Episode 13: Estimating, Takeoffs, and Prequals - OH MY! (Precon-a-Palooza 2026)

    Welcome to Precon-a-Palooza (crop tops and fishnets optional)! We’re diving into estimating, takeoffs, and pre-qualification; the holy trinity of things that will age you five years before lunch. Want to know why "confidence" is the most underrated word in precon? We gotchu! We also get into paper versus cloud takeoffs, why a "hope and a prayer" is not a quality control process, ProEst versus Forma Estimate, and why pre-qualifying subs is really risk management wearing a paperwork costume.  Bonus content: swag acronyms, Michael Scott wisdom, a surprising cover-band origin story, and a cautionary tale about showing your work. Have an idea for an episode, a hot take on AEC tech, or want to join us as a guest? Write to us here: bricksandchicks@rand.com.

  4. 5 ago

    Episode 12: Process Mapping (It's Not Just Fancy Boxes and Arrows) with special guest Eveart Foster - Part 2

    Round two: same maps, more mayhem! We're back with Autodesk Integration, Subject Matter Expert Eveart Foster for the second half of our process mapping conversation. This time, we're getting into the how. Eveart breaks down the frameworks and tools he uses to drive real technology adoption, including a "digital maturity index" that shows organizations exactly where they stand. We also dig into why Autodesk's biggest competitor might just be Outlook and Excel, and why the best tech projects start with people and "why," not the technology itself. This is Part 2 of Bricks & Chicks' first-ever two-part conversation. Make sure to catch up on Part 1 if you missed it! Have an idea for an episode, a hot take on AEC tech, or want to join us as a guest? Write to us here: bricksandchicks@rand.com

  5. 29 jul

    Episode 11: Process Mapping (It's Not Just Fancy Boxes and Arrows) Part 1

    Process mapping, but make it fun. Boxes and arrows don't usually make for great podcast content... but stick with us. In this episode of Bricks & Chicks, we sit down with Autodesk Integration, Subject Matter Expert, Eveart Foster, to demystify process mapping; why it's not just "fancy boxes and arrows," but a way to see where you are, where you're going, and the gap in between across your projects and tech stack. This is Part 1 of Bricks & Chicks' first-ever two-part conversation; don't miss it! Have an idea for an episode, a hot take on AEC tech, or want to join us as a guest? Write to us here: bricksandchicks@rand.com

  6. 22 jul

    Episode 10: Dear Bricks & Chicks 1 (RFI: Really Funny Inquiries) A Mailbag Episode

    The inbox is open! In our first-ever Dear Bricks & Chicks mailbag episode, we're answering your questions about construction tech, software, careers, spreadsheets, project chaos, and everything in between. Some questions made us think. Some made us laugh...and a few reminded us why we love this industry. Got a question for a future episode? Send it our way: bricksandchicks@rand.com We can't promise we'll have the answer, but we'll *definitely* have opinions!

  7. 15 jul

    Episode 9: AI Won't Take Your Job (But Someone Using AI Might)

    Will AI take your job? Probably not, but the person who knows how to use AI just might have a competitive edge. In Episode 9 of Bricks & Chicks, we're cutting through the hype to talk about what AI actually means for our industry from preconstruction and project management and everyday workflows. We explore where AI is creating real value, where it's falling short, and why human expertise still matters. Don't miss our round of Human or AI?, our hottest construction tech takes, and why AI isn't replacing construction professionals...just the parts of the job nobody wanted to do in the first place. Whether you're excited, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you! Have an idea for an episode, a hot take on AEC tech, or want to join us as a guest? Write to us here: bricksandchicks@rand.com

  8. 8 jul

    Episode 8: A Connected Software Experience (Benefits of Keeping it in the Family)

    What happens when you gather too many point solutions? What if your software platforms actually talked to each other?!   In Episode 8 of Bricks & Chicks, we're exploring the benefits of a connected software experience and why "keeping it in the family" can make life a whole lot easier for construction teams.   Join us as we talk integrations, adoption, data, user experience, and why the best technology is often the technology you barely notice. After all, nobody got into construction because they love entering the same information twice. ;) Have an idea for an episode or want to join us as a guest? Write to us at: bricksandchicks@rand.com

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Bricks & Chicks is a construction and tech podcast hosted by two women in the industry. We cover design, preconstruction, BIM, estimating, project management, and the personalities and chaos that make construction what it is. Expect honest conversations, implementation horror stories, hot takes, and tech insights that actually help. Whether you’re an owner, architect, engineer, or contractor—or just curious about construction tech—you’re in the right place. New episodes bi-weekly.

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  • Creador
    Lisa Stine + Danielle Lucas
  • Años de actividad
    2026
  • Episodios
    16
  • Clasificación
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    © Lisa Stine + Danielle Lucas
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