Welcome to Built Different, a podcast about the technology, teams and trendsetters who are changing the way we build. Hosts Grant Hagen, Brian Vizarreta and Adam Della Monica - three of the leading voices in the worlds of reality capture and construction tech - are building a community that is obsessed with questioning the status quo, creating cultures of innovation and equipping everyone with tools to, quite simply, build different. You can expect inspirational yet practical stories from in ...
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And that's a wrap on Season 4! Before we close out the season, your hosts Grant Hagen and Adam Della Monica sit down for one last conversation. Big thank you to everyone who tuned in, we'll see you again for season 5!
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Communication is key in construction, but how do you ensure it's clear, efficient and avoids costly misunderstandings? In this episode, we head over to Skender to chat with Senior Vice President Clay Edwards and Senior Superintendent Tom Behringer. They share how they've transformed their workflows by embracing tech that not only enhances communica…
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Sometimes in order to thrive in construction you have to take a chance and jump into the deep endIn this episode, we took a trip over to CORE Construction to discuss how their teams take a chance on tech. We sat down with Project Manager ZR Saenz and VDC Manager Madina Tursunboeva to discuss their personal experiences in navigating cutting-edge tec…
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Want to see how experience and fresh ideas are changing construction?Forget those outdated ideas about the industry. This episode goes behind the scenes with Zac Denison (Senior Superintendent) and Todd Harper (Director of Construction Technology from Austin Commercial to show you how tech, fresh talent, and smart teamwork are powering the jobsites…
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Are you drowning in tech jargon and empty promises? In this episode, we show you how you can cut through the hype and find the tech that REALLY works. Austin Lay (Reality Capture Technologies Manager) and Jon Ferguson (Vice President) from Layton Construction share how construction tech has changed – and why your workers are now the ones asking for…
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Tired of tech that creates more headaches than solutions? Many construction teams feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of new construction tech. We cut through the noise with seasoned construction pros, Jeff Forbes (Regional Director, Beck Group) and Paul Krauss (General Superintendent, Beck Group). They share the real-world tools they swear by …
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Too often, more tech means more headaches – a pile of tools that slow you down instead of boosting productivity. In this episode of Built Different, we explore how to streamline your tech stack and find solutions that make a real impact. Join seasoned construction veterans Vice President, Josh Carson and superintendent, Mike Kuzenski from Moss and …
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The Built Different podcast is back and this season we're headed to the field 🏗️To kick off the season, host Grant Hagen sits down with former superintendent and new co-host Adam Della Monica. In this episode the two share stories from the field. This season, we're traveling the country to meet the builders making incredible projects happen. Want t…
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And that’s a wrap on season 3 of the Built Different podcast! And to wrap it up appropriately, we invited our guests back to share some of their most memorable moments and impactful learnings from the season, as well as just spend some time together and have a few laughs. Our special reunion episode features: -Gary Chapman, VDC regional manager at …
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S03 E07 – Ryan Companies’ Josh Bergstrom and Lucas Manos on uncovering the true value of tech to find winning solutions
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More tech doesn’t always mean better outcomes, in fact, having a large suite of point-solutions can often slow you down and negatively impact builder quality of life. In this episode of Built Different, we met with the innovative leaders at Ryan Companies, vice president of field ops, Josh Bergstrom, and director of IT applications, Lucas Manos. Du…
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S03 E06 - DPR Construction's Kaushal Diwan and Josh DeStefano on building a culture of innovation
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To get the most out of your technology you have to do more than just use it, you have to build a culture around that technology that empowers innovation. In this episode of Built Different, we met with the innovative leaders at DPR construction, director of strategic investments and partnerships, Kaushal Diwan, and west coast innovation lead, Josh …
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S03 E05 - Layton Construction’s Sean Farrell and Randy Christiansen on building impactful relationships between tech and field
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Leveraging technology in construction can revolutionize your results, but integrating it seamlessly into your workflow is key. 🏗️ Join us on the latest episode of the Built Different podcast as we sit down with construction leaders from Layton Construction – construction manager Sean Farrell and senior VDC manager Randy Christiansen. We take an ins…
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S03 E04 – Turner Construction’s Gary Chapman and Cole Milberger on how to win more work through proactive tech implementation
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If you’re building something, why would you not use a digital representation of that project from the very beginning? For Turner Construction, this is just common sense. In this episode of Built Different, we flew over to Nashville Tennessee, to visit Turner Construction to see how they’ve ingrained technology into every step of their workflow. Dur…
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S03 E03 – The ACA’s Jon Davies and Autodesk’s Sumit Oberoi on how to attract the next generation of builders
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The construction industry isn’t going to die anytime soon, but there is a significant risk that if we don’t transform we won’t thrive. In this episode of Built Different, Grant Hagen flew down to Sydney, Australia to sit down with CEO of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) Jon Davies and Autodesk’s industry strategy manager, Sumit Oberoi.…
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S03 E02 – Choate Construction’s Todd Barrett and David Talley on tech being an augmenter (not a replacer) for builders
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Good tech is meant to augment and improve builders’ lives – not replace them. In this episode of Built Different, we visited Choate Construction’s VDC office to chat with VDC director Todd Barrett and assistant project manager David Talley. During the conversation, we discussed the steps and elements needed to build a tech-forward company culture a…
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S03 E01 – Juneau Construction’s Wilson Haworth and Greg Cornwell on knowing when to adopt (or abandon) new tech
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The Built Different Podcast is back for season 3! This season we took the show on the road, meeting teams in site trailers, offices and even a few podcast studios to discuss how the latest innovations are having an impact within their organizations. To kick off the season, we visited Juneau Construction’s podcast studio and sat down with VDC manage…
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The Built Different podcast is back!In season 3, Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta took the show on the road, meeting teams in site trailers, offices and even a few podcast studios to discuss how the latest innovations are having an impact within their organizations.This season, we’re introducing live streams to the mix to invite YOU to join the conv…
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And that’s a wrap on season 2 of the Built Different podcast! To end it with a bang we invited the rest of our guests back for a virtual roundtable to talk about how the industry has changed since recording their episodes 9 months ago and why not all tech is good tech for your business. Part two of our special reunion episode features: John Andres,…
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Season 2 of the Built Different podcast is coming to a close. And to wrap it up appropriately, we invited our guests back to share some of their most memorable moments and impactful learnings from the season, as well as just spend some time together and have a few laughs. To make room for everyone, we broke the reunion roundtable discussions into t…
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S02 E12 – Procore’s DJ Phipps and Join’s Jeff Sample on why tech is an accelerant for both good and bad
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Tech can act as an accelerant in your company’s growth, but it can also amplify your problems instead of solving them. In episode 12 of the Built Different podcast, DJ Phipps, strategic product consultant for Procore, and Jeff Sample, industry evangelist for Join, discussed the proliferation of tech in construction and how good company culture and …
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S02 E11 – Consigli’s Anthony Chiaradonna and CPCoalition's Nathan C. Wood on why consistent data can define the success of your project
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Are you prioritizing data consistency on your jobsite? This means more than just capturing data on a regular basis, but rather ensuring everyone has easy access to the same data across your teams. In episode 11 of Built Different, Anthony Chiaradonna, chief information officer for Consigli Construction, and Nathan C. Wood, founder of CPCoalition, d…
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S02 E10 – XL Construction’s Trevor Johnston and Vladislav Grishaev on finding tech partners that empower your teams
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Are you getting the most out of your technology providers? Are they treating you like a true partner, or just another customer? While a tech vendor can provide you with the tools, a true technology partner can ensure that you onboard and use those tools successfully. In episode 10 of the Built Different Podcast, we spoke with Trevor Johnston, direc…
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S02 E09 – Mike Rascona and ICWSAT’s Nichole Carter on turning the most tech-averse builders into tech experts
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If end-user incentive isn’t part of the equation when you buy tech, then you’re buying the wrong tech… Usage will define the failure or success of a tool, no matter how effective it may seem to be – which is why adoption should be your focus before pulling the trigger on a new solution. In the latest episode of Built Different, we sat down with Mik…
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S02 E08 – Swinerton’s Jesse Jones and DroneDeploy’s Matt Daly on Resisting the Temptation of Shiny New Construction Tools
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It’s easy to get distracted by shiny new tools on the market… But to drive the best outcomes for your project, you need to first focus on the problem – and only then ask yourself whether the answer is a new tool, a better process or both. In the latest episode of Built Different, co-hosts Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta sit down with Jesse Jones, E…
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S02 E07 – Harkins Builders’ Patrick Scarpati and Skender’s Ben Stocker on the Solutions that Win More Work
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Starting your own reality capture program is easier than you think… From laser scanning on mobile phones to site photos with 360 cameras and aerial mapping with automated drone flights, the future of construction tech and site documentation is already here (and more accessible than ever). In the latest episode of Built Different, co-hosts Grant Hag…
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There is no one-size-fits-all solution for every construction project... But the solution you should ultimately use in the field is the one that makes you and your team better builders. In the latest episode of Built Different, co-hosts Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta sit down with Anthony Hartke, VDC Manager at Turner Construction, to discuss how …
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In the fifth episode of Built Different season two, co-hosts Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta sit down with Evan Reilly, Senior Tech Strategist at Skanska, a multinational construction company based in Stockholm, Sweden since 1887.Evan gives a detailed look at the impact 360 walkthroughs have had on construction, and delivers tips on how to truly em…
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S02 E04 – Andres Construction’s John Andres and Britt Jordan on the Evolution of Construction Tech
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In the fourth episode of Built Different season two, co-hosts Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta sit down with John Andres and Britt Jordan from Andres Construction, a Dallas-based builder serving Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Houston since 1991. John (Director of Technology) and Britt (Operations Technology Specialist) give an in-depth look at how A…
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S02 E03 – McCarthy's Ryan Moret and Lauren Williams on the Human Side of Implementing New Technology
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In the third episode of the Built Different podcast season two, co-hosts Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta sit down with Ryan Moret and Lauren Williams from McCarthy Building Companies, a leading U.S national construction company. As Director of Applications and Applications Implementation Manager respectively, Ryan and Lauren act as a guiding force …
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S02 E02 – Haskell’s Hamzah Shanbari and Cutler Knupp on Championing Disruptive Technologies to Reshape the Built World
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In this second episode of Built Different since it relaunched, co-hosts Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta sit down with Hamzah Shanbari and Cutler Knupp from Haskell, a global leader in AEC solutions. As Director of Innovation and Managing Director respectively, Hamzah and Cutler are championing disruptive technologies to reshape the built world via …
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S02 E01 – Rogers-O’Brien’s Todd Wynne and Chris Patton on Rapid Learning and Reimagining Org Structures
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In the first episode of Built Different season 2, co-hosts Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta sit down with Todd Wynne and Chris Patton from Rogers-O’Brien, a leading general contractor in Texas. As Chief Innovation Officer and Director of VDC respectively, Todd and Chris are the driving forces behind technology and innovation at Rogers-O’Brien. This …
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Welcome to Built Different, a podcast about the technology, teams and trendsetters who are changing the way we build. Hosts Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta – two of the leading voices in the worlds of reality capture and construction tech – are building a community that is obsessed with questioning the status quo, creating cultures of innovation an…
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S01 E05 – Data-Driven Analytics for a Sustainable Construction Industry with StructionSite's Gayatri Shahane
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In this episode of Built Different, Matt Daly and Chris Jervey are joined by Gayatri Shahane, Data Scientist at StructionSite. They talk about how StructionSite is leveraging data analytics to measure the impact of the construction industry on the environment and propose solutions for reducing the sector's contribution to climate change and polluti…
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In this episode of Built Different, Matt Daly and Chris Jervey are joined by Josh Kanner, Founder and CEO of Newmetrix. They discuss how the Newmetrix platform uses AI technology to reduce risk on jobsites, using more than 15 centuries of incident data and millions of construction images to create valuable predictive outcome models for clients.…
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S01 E03 – StructionSite's Start-up Journey with CEO Matt Daly and Co-Founders Phillip Lorenzo and Dan Zito
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In this episode of Built Different, Matt Daly is joined by Phillip Lorenzo, Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer at StructionSite and Dan Zito, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at StructionSite. They talk about the start-up experience of StructionSite as founders, from identifying a product fit and a sustainable market for growth to navigating …
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John Andres, Operations Technology Manager at ANDRES Construction Services, is a third-generation Texas builder who grew up in construction. What started as an internship pulling nails out of boards has led to a career in discovering and implementing construction tech to make Andres more profitable and efficient. Hear more on John's journey, the st…
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Although construction is majorly on-site, innovations such as BIM, 360° cameras, drones, AI, augmented reality technology, and virtual reality, among others, have been made to monitor projects remotely through collaborative cloud platforms. These changes have simplified the tracking of work on job sites and enabled ease and speed. To talk more abou…
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Welcome to Built Different, a podcast by boots-on-the-ground workers who are built different and like to get the job done. We’re here to listen, question the status quo, and continue to find better ways to build the world.Por StructionSite
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