Building Scale

Will Foret, Justin Neagle
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Building Scale

We interview successful Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) business leaders to learn how they use people, processes, and technology to scale their businesses.

  1. Flipping the Pyramid: Putting Your Employees at the Top with TJ O'Connor - Cemex

    SEP 24

    Flipping the Pyramid: Putting Your Employees at the Top with TJ O'Connor - Cemex

    TJ O'Connor joins the conversation to share his career journey, detailing his pivot from a tile contractor to the trucking industry. He discusses his leadership philosophy and strategies for transforming a low morale team, highlighting a case study of employee behavior improvement through trust. The episode delves into servant leadership and the importance of including truck drivers in company decisions. TJ emphasizes the significance of employee engagement, tackling introversion, and improving public speaking skills. He reflects on his leadership legacy, transparency, and the impact of mentorship on career development.

    1h 0m
  2. Decentralized Execution: The Key to Effective Leadership with Tyler Johnston - Berg Enterprises Inc.

    SEP 10

    Decentralized Execution: The Key to Effective Leadership with Tyler Johnston - Berg Enterprises Inc.

    Tyler Johnston of Berg Enterprises Inc. shares his journey and discusses how military leadership principles have influenced the AEC business. He details the growth and operational structure of Berg Enterprises. The conversation addresses hiring challenges in rural areas and strategies for leveraging local talent. Tyler emphasizes leadership development, technology in organizational change, and learning from predecessors to improve communication. He highlights the benefits of aggressive technology adoption, including transitioning to cloud solutions like Salesforce and implementing NetSuite for accounting. Tyler shares insights on using technology to stand out in competitive markets and embracing subscription-based models for continuous value.

    1h 3m
  3. Client Advocacy: The Path To Build Real Relationships with Jacqueline Loftis and Amanda Simon - Cresa

    SEP 3

    Client Advocacy: The Path To Build Real Relationships with Jacqueline Loftis and Amanda Simon - Cresa

    Jacqueline Loftis and Amanda Simon from Cresa share their career journeys. Amanda discusses her career shift and how Cresa works with the right clients, emphasizing the value of hiring their firm. They explore business development, team recruitment strategies, and the importance of building careers and refining processes. The conversation covers cost savings, value engineering, and bid selection, along with client retention and the role of an owner's rep. They discuss managing change orders, becoming a preferred vendor, and the significance of transparency, honesty, and core values in partnerships. The episode also touches on the impact of technology and AI in the AEC industry and the role of data in construction.

    1h 3m
  4. True Innovation: Small Changes Create A Significant Impact with Eric Whobrey - ARCO Construction

    AUG 20

    True Innovation: Small Changes Create A Significant Impact with Eric Whobrey - ARCO Construction

    Eric Whobrey from ARCO Construction shares insights into his role and the company's approach to small incremental innovations. He addresses the challenges of naming conventions and change management in innovation. Eric discusses ARCO's business structure, venture capital insights, and entrepreneurial mindset for expansion. The conversation covers scaling challenges, standardizing processes, and measuring innovation ROI. Eric explains how Airtable streamlines project management and improves subcontractor rating processes. He highlights the role of technology in scaling, addresses automation and job security concerns, and emphasizes the importance of standards. Eric offers advice on embracing failure and leadership in innovation.

    59 min
  5. Investing in People: The Key to Business Growth with Tony Disilvestro - Ynot

    AUG 13

    Investing in People: The Key to Business Growth with Tony Disilvestro - Ynot

    Tony Disilvestro shares his journey from the restaurant industry to construction, emphasizing the importance of people in scaling businesses. He discusses the challenges of hiring versus investing in employees and addresses workforce shortages by treating subcontractors as team members. Tony talks about balancing multiple businesses and launching an employee training platform, shifting focus to SaaS, and exploring future ventures. He reflects on his aspirations, family influence, and company culture, and details integrating technology in business operations. The episode covers cash flow management, enhancing communication efficiency, and Tony's advice to his younger self, concluding with insights on IT and cybersecurity in business.

    1h 3m

  6. AUG 6

    Scaling Companies Understand that Technology is an Investment, Not Just a Cost

    Will Foret and Justin Neagle discuss the mission of Building Scale and delve into the complexities of investing in AEC technology versus cost analysis. They explore Mancini Duffy's technology strategy and the challenges of tech updates within the industry. The conversation touches on Moore's Law in the AEC context, scaling through acquisitions, and integrating technology. They address technology debt and demystify AI in AEC, before examining cybersecurity in the AEC supply chain, including compliance, liability, and linking safety with cybersecurity. The episode concludes with strategies to protect against common cyber threats and the aftermath of cyber incidents in construction.

    37 min
  7. New Leadership: A Second Generation of Vision and Growth with Danielle - DP Electric

    JUL 30

    New Leadership: A Second Generation of Vision and Growth with Danielle - DP Electric

    Danielle Puente, President of DP Electric, shares the origin and growth story of her company, delving into the dynamics and challenges of running a family business. She discusses how company culture and employee retention strategies are crucial for growth and the importance of investing in people. Danielle elaborates on implementing EOS for effective leadership and the roles of visionary vs. integrator. The conversation covers DP Electric's apprenticeship and training programs, their impact on retention, and strategies for hiring senior-level staff using personality assessments.

    59 min
  8. Embracing Technology for Successful Growth and Expansion with Bill Mandara - Mancini Duffy

    JUL 23

    Embracing Technology for Successful Growth and Expansion with Bill Mandara - Mancini Duffy

    Bill Mandara discusses his career journey and entry into architecture, detailing his early experiences and the ownership transition at Mancini Duffy. He explores partnership dynamics, managing decisions, and lessons learned. The episode delves into Mancini Duffy's growth strategies post-2020, including mergers, acquisitions, and organic growth. Bill emphasizes the importance of embracing technology, innovation, and empowering employees, highlighting proprietary software and the benefits of VR/AR. The conversation covers technology evolution during COVID, the impact of AI, and maintaining creativity. Bill also shares insights on advice he'd give to his younger self.

    60 min
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We interview successful Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) business leaders to learn how they use people, processes, and technology to scale their businesses.

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  • Creator
    Will Foret, Justin Neagle
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Building Scale
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    Building Scale

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