Outside the Box with BRPH

Michelle Salyer
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Welcome to Outside the Box with BRPH, where we discuss the most innovative, interesting and outside-the-box solutions to some of the most challenging projects in the world of architecture, engineering, design, construction and mission solutions. You’ll hear directly from the problem solvers at BRPH as we dive deep into the latest news, trends and and topics in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment and hospitality.

  1. 05/27/2025

    Ep: 16: Dispelling the Myths about School Prototypes

    The Southeast U.S. is experiencing its fastest growth in decades and with that migration comes the need for new and updated schools, straining already lean district budgets. What’s the solution? Prototype schools are one answer. Cris Vigil, Sr. VP for BRPH, has worked in the education market for more than 30 years. He dispels the myths and shares the benefits of this fast, economical, flexible— and yes—customizable method of school design and engineering.

    27 min

  2. 05/13/2025

    Ep. 15: Crafting Human-Centered Spaces: How Empathy, Art and Music Inspire Exceptional Design

    How are human-centered design, AI-driven innovation and brand storytelling transforming BRPH projects? Matthew Flores, Chief Design & Creative Leader, shares how his empathetic design philosophy translates to more than just beautiful, functional buildings, it helps to create meaningful human experiences for projects ranging from manufacturing campuses to education environments.

    32 min

  3. 04/24/2025

    Ep. 14: What's Next in Space: Evolving Trends & Tech You Need to Know About

    Space junk. On orbit fueling tankers. Space barges and tugboats. Repair robots, lunar base camps. It may sound like a sci-fi movie or a dystopian novel but these are some of the technologies in development right now that are changing the game of space exploration and space commerce. Dave Buck, president of BRPH mission solutions, a retired Lt General from the United States Space Force and former commander of the Joint Functional Component Command for Space, talks about the next big things happening in space and the evolving trends and technologies we all need to know about.

    30 min

  4. 04/08/2025

    Ep. 13: So, You Want to Build a Spaceport

    It’s estimated that the global space economy will grow to $1.8 trillion by 2035. Space affects virtually every aspect of our daily lives and those who master the space domain will undoubtedly profit. To get there, you need more than a rocket and a launch pad, you need a spaceport. How do you build one? What are the first steps? How does the funding come together? We asked two of our spaceport experts to share their insights on what it takes to get into the game of space and build a successful spaceport: Derek Nolek, national practice leader for ground support engineering, and Steve Lloyd, vice president of aerospace and defense for BRPH.

    27 min

  5. 03/25/2025

    Ep. 12: Understanding the Nuances of Aerospace Testing

    When it comes to designing an aerospace vehicle, testing and verification are critical parts of the process. Understanding where testing fits into the entire program life cycle, what components need to be tested, when and how they’ll be tested, and what elements can be verified versus tested, are all crucial to ensuring that the facility requirements meet those comprehensive needs, and are all ultimately crucial to mission success. Derek Nolek, National Practice Leader for Ground Support Equipment Engineering at BRPH, shares some insights on the nuances of aerospace testing.

    20 min

  6. 03/11/2025

    Ep. 11: Got Good Dirt? What You Need to Know Before Selecting a New Site

    When it comes to selecting a site for a new commercial or industrial project, hundreds of factors come into play. Where do you start? What criteria should you consider? Where do you go for assistance? BRPH's Casey Barnes, Regional Market and Economic Development Leader, and Jennifer Harvin, PE, National Practice Leader for Civil Engineering, share the dirt, so to speak, on what makes "good dirt," and what factors should be considered before selecting a new site.

    30 min

  7. 02/25/2025

    Ep. 10: Driving Constructability and Influencing Design

    The privatization of the aerospace market is driving big changes in the way these products are delivered. Non-government contracts are dependent on the premise of low cost and speed to market. A streamlined preconstruction process plays a big role in delivering on both of those promises. What are some of the factors driving that process? What are the potential pitfalls? And how can multiple disciplines work together to create more efficiencies? Matt Tyler, President and Rob Baldwin, Sr. Vice President of BRPH Construction Services, explain how the construction team can lead the way for a successful project before ever breaking ground.

    29 min

  8. 02/11/2025

    Ep. 9: Launching Point: A Look Back at 60 Years of Spaceport History : Part 2

    Part 2 of 2: As BRPH wraps up its 60th year in business, we often refer back to our roots in the aerospace industry and our support of NASA’s Apollo program. But how did the firm go from a small start-up with three engineers and one architect to one of the world’s premier providers of spaceport infrastructure? Three of the men who helped shape the past, present and future of BRPH share their recollections of that journey and to talk about what those accomplishments have meant to them: Andy Miller, Art Waite and Brian Curtin.

    24 min
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Welcome to Outside the Box with BRPH, where we discuss the most innovative, interesting and outside-the-box solutions to some of the most challenging projects in the world of architecture, engineering, design, construction and mission solutions. You’ll hear directly from the problem solvers at BRPH as we dive deep into the latest news, trends and and topics in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment and hospitality.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Salyer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Outside the Box with BRPH Michelle Salyer
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