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. Balancing Metrics and Relationships in Construction with Sheley Brien - Brien Contracting

    -12 H

    Balancing Metrics and Relationships in Construction with Sheley Brien - Brien Contracting

    Sheley Brien joins the episode to discuss her journey into the construction industry, emphasizing the balance between work-life and working with a spouse. She shares insights from her corporate background, highlighting how these lessons apply to construction, particularly in team building versus revenue growth. The conversation delves into the importance of business development metrics and the challenges of KPIs, including the impact of social media. Sheley talks about coaching subcontractors, building client trust, and navigating the bidding process. She addresses the pitfalls of low bids and compares construction to other industries. Sheley also offers advice to her younger self, underscores the importance of self-care, and reflects on career changes.

    1 h 3 min
  2. Construction Accounting: Focusing On Adaptability & Critical Thinking Skills with Scott Franchini - Red Hammer

    8 OCT.

    Construction Accounting: Focusing On Adaptability & Critical Thinking Skills with Scott Franchini - Red Hammer

    Scott Franchini joins the episode to discuss his career journey and the growth of RedHammer from Hawaii to Arizona. He shares insights on managing outsourced teams and addressing client concerns about outsourcing. Scott highlights the use of Predictive Index in hiring and performance assessments, along with the importance of performance feedback and construction accounting processes. The conversation covers common mistakes in construction accounting, including the segregation of duties. Scott also discusses expanding into new markets and adjusting sales approaches.

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

    24 SEPT.

    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.

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

    10 SEPT.

    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.

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

    3 SEPT.

    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.

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

    20 AOÛT

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

    13 AOÛT

    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.

    1 h 3 min

  8. 6 AOÛT

    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
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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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  • Création
    Will Foret, Justin Neagle
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    116
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Building Scale
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