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Gareth McGlynn catches up with Alex Arnold, the lucky winner of the 2024 Advancing Preconstruction ticket. Alex, who serves as the Director of Mechanical Services at Hensel Phelps, was nominated by Kylie Bond as unsung hero in Preconstruction.

In this quick chat, they discuss the conference's highlights and explore Alex's professional journey.

Don't forget to check out Alex's LinkedIn profile to learn more about his work and contributions. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-arnold-pe-leed-ap-270b5643/

In this episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Bo Markovic, Director of Estimating at Alberici Constructors, to discuss his journey in the construction industry and the various aspects of construction.

Topics Covered:

• Bo Markovich's Journey: His early days with B&K Construction as a senior estimator specializing in flood protection for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Levee Construction Challenges: Insights into the complex process and technology behind building levees.
• Alberici's Projects: His role in Alberici's projects and forecasts growth areas in heavy civil construction.
• Estimating Team Productivity: How Bo maximizes productivity within the team, discusses processes, technology, and talent.

• MBA Impact: Why Bo chose to pursue an MBA and its influence on his construction career.

• From Tennis to Construction: Lessons from transitioning from tennis into the construction industry.

• Importance of Time Management: The role of time management in the estimating and preconstruction process.
• Hard Bid Estimating: Bo's insights into the complexities of hard bid estimating.

Connect with Bo on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bo-markovic-85638335/

Thank you for tuning into The Preconstruction Podcast. Stay connected with us for more enlightening discussions with industry leaders.

Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building, joins host , Gareth McGlynn, on the Preconstruction Podcast to delve into sustainability within the construction industry.

This episode zeroes in on:

• Immediate actions for sustainability
• The pivotal role of preconstruction in sustainability
• Strategies to reduce carbon footprints for clients

To learn more about Manasi's work and to connect with her, find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasi-pitkar-dbia-leed-ap-pmp%C2%AE-35289aa/

Tune in for a focused discussion on driving sustainability forward in preconstruction.

Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat down with the incredible QS that takes no BS to discuss Women In Construction:

- Challenges as a Woman in Construction.

- Advantages of being a woman in construction

- Disadvantages of being a woman in construction

- Rachael's biggest achievement

- Lessons learnt so far as a Woman In Construction

- The strengths that have helped her achieve so much

- Rachael share so much more - Enjoy

The first episode with Rachael Daly, check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e61-rachael-daly-the-qs-that-takes-no-bs-in-nyc-a/id1502264958?i=1000609472504

As always folks Rachael is more than happy for any follow up questions via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-d-b61b857a/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Thanks again for listening and stay tuned for more preconstruction thought leaders.

Join our host, Gareth McGlynn, as we dive into a captivating conversation with Chris Creasey, who recently made a significant career move from Tutor Perini to Suffolk, stepping into the role of VP of National Gaming. With over two decades of experience in construction management, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and insider insights into the rapidly evolving gaming industry in Las Vegas.

Key Topics:

• Chris' journey from Estimator to VP of Gaming at Suffolk
• Importance of Preconstruction and Estimating in Gaming projects
• Nuances and Challenges of Gaming Construction
• Value of Suffolk's unique construction management approach to gaming industry clients
• Importance of Technologies and Trade Partners
• Managing Speed: Scope, Schedule, and Budget

To explore more insights or connect with Chris Creasy, check out his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-creasey-b708a549/

And Gareth's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/ Make sure to catch future episodes of the Preconstruction Podcast for more insightful conversations!

Klint Kimball, Preconstruction Director & Diversity and Inclusion Council Member at Flintco, sits down with our host, Gareth McGlynn to discuss topics he will be speaking about at Advancing Preconstruction.

1 - High-Quality Training Program for Estimators

2 - Early Procurement on Large Scale Projects

3 - Relationship between Flinko and Alberici

4 - How Preconstruction is made up of 70% Science and 30% Magic

5 - Mass Timber Projects particularly the Arkansas Museum, 100,000 sq. ft. Extension and Walmart Home Office Project, a 350 acre development in Arkansas.

Connect with Klint on LinkedIn for more insights:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/klint-kimball-dbia-4079692b/

For more from Gareth McGlynn, visit his LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

Don’t miss out on future episodes of the Preconstruction Podcast for more enlightening discussions!

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, welcomes Steve Dell'Orto, CEO & Founder of ConCntric, to the latest episode of The Preconstruction Podcast. Dive into the discussion to learn how Steve, after dedicating 26 years to the construction industry, launched a groundbreaking venture aimed at transforming preconstruction practices. Key Highlights: Why Steve left the construction industry after 26 years to start ConCntric Insight into ConCntric's work on projects like the Golden State Warriors arena, Salesforce Tower, and Facebook's San Fran Park Tower. How ConCntric unifies the preconstruction process with real-time, reliable data. To reach out or connect with Steve Dell'Orto and learn more about his vision for ConCntric, visit his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedellorto/ Tune in for insightful discussions on the future of preconstruction and subscribe for the latest episodes featuring industry leaders.

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Dan Beatty, Senior Director of Estimating at Alberici Constructors.

Discussed on today's podcast:

• Dan's 35-year journey in civil construction.
• The growing popularity of design-build projects within heavy civil.
• Go-no-go strategy in heavy civil projects.
• The successful changes Dan has made in estimating processes and workflows throughout his career at various companies - Lee, Crowder, Shirley, Lane, Bechtel, Alberici.
• Importance of workforce development and mentoring.
• Need for a mindset change in construction from command and control to soft skills, like emotional intelligence and communication.

For further insights or to connect with Dan Beatty, visit his LinkedIn profile.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-beatty-50a301117/

Stay tuned to The Preconstruction Podcast for more enlightening discussions on the ever-evolving world of preconstruction and estimating

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Michael Pritt, the Preconstruction Director at Thomas Construction Group, whom he met at the Advancing Preconstruction Summit last year in Phoenix, Arizona.

Michael Pritt has a diverse background, including running a family construction business, owning a plastics business, and holding various roles in the construction industry.

Discussed during the podcast are the following:

• Construction Management (CM) at risk in the public sector.
• Negotiated projects transitioning from hard bid in the private sector.
• The significance of general contractors using social media for marketing and client acquisition.
• Industry discussions on behavioral health, medical, and senior living projects across the U.S.
• Insights into the growth and expansion strategies of Thomas Construction.

You can connect with Michael via:

Email: mpritt@thomasconstructiongroup.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pritt-8a52656/

Enjoy and stay tuned for more thrilling Preconstruction episodes on the way!

In this episode, we're picking up the conversation from Precon World 2023 in Dallas, where our host Gareth McGlynn had the opportunity to catch up with Brett Backus, COO, and Cameron Delahoussaye, Chief Estimator, from Eleven Western Builders.

Discussion points include:

• The distinct differences between the art and science of estimating .
• The shift from Excel to the Destiny platform, focusing on the implementation phase.
• How to achieve 97% client retention rate.
• Growing 51% over the last two years, the pluses and minuses.

For those looking to connect with Brett and Cameron, you can find them on LinkedIn -

Brett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-backus/

Cameron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-delahoussaye-307376188/

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Join host Gareth McGlynn as he sits down with Grant Mendeljian, VP of Preconstruction at Moss & Associates, on the latest episode of the Preconstruction Podcast.

Key topics include:

• Grant’s diverse background as Superintendent, Project Manager, Chief Estimator, and now VP of Preconstruction at Moss & Associates.
• How important are relationships within Preconstruction.
• Overview of Grant's projects which are 100% negotiated work, with 90% involving conceptual estimating.
• What market sectors are going to be a hit in 2024.
• Window of opportunity for clients moving into 2024.
• An engaging Q&A session with Grant that you won’t want to miss.

Be sure to connect with Grant Medjalan through his LinkedIn profile for more professional insights and opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmendeljian/ Stay tuned for more informative episodes from us!

In this exciting episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn engages in an insightful discussion with industry expert, Manasi Pitkar, Senior Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies.

Main Talking Points of the Session:

• The essential tactics to recruit, retain, and develop preconstruction talent as a department manager.
• Key takeaways from the Women in Construction West Coast Conference.
• "The Missing 33%": The Secret.
• Sustainability and ESG: The growing involvement of clients and developers in ESG.

To connect with Manasi Pitkar, make sure to visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasi-pitkar-dbia-leed-ap-pmp%C2%AE-35289aa/

And for Gareth McGlynn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

Watch out for more insightful episodes from The Preconstruction Podcast!

In E3 of the Next Gen Series on The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn chats with Laura Ramirez, a dedicated Preconstruction Engineer at New South Construction. Dive deep into Laura's journey:

Key points during the talk are:

• From her roots growing up in Venezuela to making a life over the past eight years in the U.S.
• The highs and lows of pursuing civil engineering at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
• Internship with GEA Integral Solutions, a Division 9 company, and the invaluable lessons she gathered.
• Transitioning from a Project Management role to the Preconstruction side, delving into the nuances of operations to preconstruction.
• What motivates her each morning: be it technology, culture, or what she loves about the construction industry.

To connect with Laura, visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ramirez-074468179/

In this fresh podcast episode our host, Gareth McGlynn engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jason Hollenstein, the M.E.P. Estimating Manager at StructureTone.

Topics discussed during the talk:

• Graduating as a mechanical engineer during the 2009 recession.
• The upcoming Advancing M.E.P. Estimating Conference in Dallas on November 29 - December 1, with Jason as a speaker.
• Automating Takeoffs: Strategies to reduce human error and achieve consistency across bids.
• Jason's 8-year tenure as an estimator at PJ Mechanical.
• His leadership in the first design-build estimate project for the New York Presbyterian Hospital's new ambulatory care center.
• Insights from his 3.5 years at Binsky Snyder and the valuable lessons from the mechanical subcontractor world.
• How to become a high performer in the mechanical estimating field.

To connect with Jason Hollenstein and delve deeper into his expertise, reach out via his email or Linkedin:

Email: jason.hollenstein@structuretone.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hollenstein-987ab113/

You can also connect with Gareth McGlynn via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

Tune in to more insightful discussions on The Preconstruction Podcast!

In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn caught up with Kurt Naser, Director of Preconstruction at PC Construction, based in Burlington, VT. His insightful discussion dives into:

- Transitioning from Operations to Preconstruction

- PC Construction $500M per annum: Building side (Vertical) & Water Waste Water

- Kurt's biggest lesson learnt in Construction

- The importance of the Kick-off meeting

- CM@Risk and Design Build work on the up

- Design Assist - Foundation of trade partners

Check out Kurt on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtnaser/

Previous Episode with another Burlington GC ReArch - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepreconstructionpodcast/episodes/E54-Johnny-Illick-CEO--Chris-Huston-VP-of-Precon-discuss-an-agile--Innovative-approach-to-Preconstruction-that-has-achieved-HUGE-success-e1utcrs

In this episode, our host Gareth McGlynn caught up with Clay Young, an electrical contractor from Falcon Electrical Contractors, based in Dallas, Texas. Their insightful discussion dives deep into the intricacies of the construction world, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.

Here's what they covered:

1. Preconstruction Services in General Contracting
2. Preconstruction Services from the Subcontractor side
3. How do you reduce errors during estimating?

• Do not enter hard numbers.
• Processes equals technology.
• Reviewing subcontractor quotes.
• Study the pre-build schedule.
• Include operations.

4. Mitigation of Risk: How can this be done?

5. Early Collaboration in Projects

- FREECON

Stay connected with our host and guest:

Gareth McGlynn's LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

Clay Young's LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-young-cep-4168aa143/

To kick off the new and exciting Next Gen Series of the Preconstruction Podcast, we have Ximena Zarza Del Puerto of James G. Davis, speaking with our host, Gareth McGlynn. Topics discussed on the episode are:
- Originally from Paraguay travelling to the US
- Studying Law and graduating in 2019
- Her preconstruction likes and dislikes
- What attracted her to the construction industry
- Ximena's experience as a woman in construction
- Evolution of preconstruction
- It's never too late to start over - Ximena discusses her model for her life.

You can reach out to Ximena through her Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ximena-zarza-del-puerto-972a4b239/

In this new episode, our host, Gareth McGlynn, engages in an enlightening conversation with Greg Williamson, VP of Preconstruction Services at Bond Brothers. Together, they explore crucial topics at the construction industry's forefront.

Discussed are the following points:

1. Optimizing design build and design assist

- Expectation meeting with owner and subcontractors

- Leveraging engineers and subcontractors: learn about the value of sharing knowledge regarding installation and constructability with owners

- Managing critical design details for effective coordination and influence

2. Differences between design-build and design assist

3. Why Design Assist is the best delivery method in construction today.

You can check Greg Williamson via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-williamson-lcpe-leed-ap-b890371/

And Gareth here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

Stay connected for more invaluable insights, and share your perspectives in the comments section.

Enjoy the episode!

Gareth McGlynn sits down with Greg Williamson to dive deep into the many benefits of joining the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE).

They discuss the ability to get certified and become a lifelong member. One of the key takeaways is the immense network opportunities ASPE offers, particularly for those looking to venture into the subcontractor world or elevate their career.

They also talk about the upcoming ASPE Summit scheduled to take place in Chandler, AZ, this September 21 - 23.

Further, ASPE provides its members with a vast library and resources for education and development, including instructor-led courses.

For more information or to connect, find Gareth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn/

and Greg Williamson : https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-williamson-lcpe-leed-ap-b890371/

To know more about ASPE, visit their official website. https://www.aspenational.org/

In this new podcast episode, Gareth McGlynn sat down with the Co-Founders of Buildr, Caleb Taylor and Ed Gonzalez.

Topics discussed during the talk:

- Buildr as an all-in-one CRM and preconstruction platform.

- Ed Gonzalez' early days in Procore and how Buildr came upon.

- Differentiator between Buildr and other CRM platforms.

- Value of collaboration with general contractors

- Four rules that they teach to their clients which they discovered from collaborating with high-performing GCs.

- AI on their roadmap

- Integration with other tech companies, along with Buildr's recently released fully open API

- Buildr having a booth at Procore's Groundbreak on Sept. 19 - 20 in Chicago.

To connect with Ed Gonzalez and Caleb Taylor, head on to their website and they'd be happy to show you what they have to offer.

https://buildr.com/

You can also check out their Linkedin.

Edward Gonzalez : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gedwardgonzalez/

Caleb Taylor : https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-taylor-60756962/

Watch out for more exciting episodes on The Preconstruction Podcast!

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Kyle Holmes during the Advancing Preconstruction conference 2023 in Phoenix.

Discussed on this episode:

- His love for putting the pieces into place, Value Engineering, and love for Preconstruction

- Why Estimating?

- What helped him advance so quickly?

- Preconstruction Technology - geeking out and being technologically focused.

- What the Preconstruction Technology world can do better.

- The Power of Chat GPT: How he has used it in writing proposals etc

- What do we need Technology to do in Preconstruction - 3D drawing?

- Clean Technology like ConCntric and JOIN

- What the next generation needs and wants in a Preconstruction department.

E31 Micah Vainikka's Episode of the Preconstruction Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/micah-vainikka-young-preconstruction-leader-at-knutson/id1502264958?i=1000516420881

Kyle Holmes LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-holmes-01384785/

Micah Vainikka's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahvainikka/

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Enjoy, and stay tuned for more episodes.

This week our host Gareth McGlynn, sits down with the master of Integrated Estimating, Brent Pilgrim, National Director of Preconstruction at The Beck Group

The discussion is about the following:

- What is Model-Based Estimating in the A/E/C industry?

- How Integrated Estimating is the future.

- The 5 key steps within Integrated Estimating.

- Preconstruction & Estimating: Transforming a broken, inefficient industry into something that is integrated, mechanized, and modern

- What is "Integrated Estimating" and why is Brent transforming the preconstruction discipline and the industry?

- The importance of cross-training and exposing yourself to MEP

- The Digital Link (key step within Integrated Estimating)

- What the next 20/30 years will look like for the Preconstruction & Estimating world - AI, Integrated Estimating and the labor shortage

Brent is a Preconstruction Technology enthusiast and is changing the industry for the better, but more importantly, doing it in an open and collaborative way.

Check him out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentpilgrim/

Enjoy, and I love feedback - Hit me up on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethmcglynn Enjoy and subscribe please :-)

Our host Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Mark Sands Founder of Building CATALYST, which applies a management philosophy that is grounded in systems thinking - which is inspired by the work of W. Edwards Deming, the father of quality and process improvement.

Discussed in this episode of the Preconstruction Podcast:

- Mark's journey from VP / Partner at The Christman Company to starting Building Catalyst in 2013

- The reasons behind starting Building Catalyst what was the mission at the time and how has that mission changed

- What is Building CATALYST and why Owners and Contractors need it

- The Psychology around change within our industry, what will it take for real change in our processes

- How his customers reacted in 2019 when he integrated all the data from every customer

- Building methods and how they can shape the change (IPD and Design & Build)

- Wh0 uses Building Cataylst? And how it felt in 2022 hitting the milestone of 600 projects and over $10 Billion

- The difference between the Silo approach and the System approach. And why we must adopt the system approach.

- How structured data and a systems approach can all but automate the preconstruction process (example of the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital)

- And much much more - including the terrible Grand Rapids winters :-)

As always our guests are incredible advocates for the Preconstruction space and are open to any follow up questions. The best place to get Mark is at the Building Catalyst website: https://www.buildingcatalyst.com/

Alternatively here is Mark's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksands/

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Stay in touch for more incredible episodes of The Preconstruction Podcast.

Advancing Preconstruction LIVE Episode: Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat down with Jen Tobias Hawkins in Phoenix to discuss:

- What are the Digital Tools that are driving Preconstruction, to drive better accuracy in estimating?

- How we get better Data into the earlier Life Cycles (Preconstruction)

- How do we bring the supply chain data into Design?

- VIATechnik: What do they offer?

- The Adoption of Data within Preconstruction across BIM Models

- How does BIM drive value

- What is the ROI on digitizing assets

- Digital Fabrication?

- Building Buildings with the same materials but thinking about it differently.

- We need to change our relationship with DATA.

- How the slowdown in VC money will affect the future of Preconstruction Technology.

Check out Jen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-tobias-hawkins/

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Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat down with David Roberts , Director of Modular Fabrication at KHS&S in Southern California. Discussed on this episode of The Preconstruction Podcast: - David Roberts' background and position at KHS&S - Spek by KHS&S: What is PBU and PKU? - Design process when it comes to Design Assist Digital Fabrication - The value to the client and capabilities of Modular Fabrication - The collaboration needed to carry out PBU or PKU - And much much more For further information or to ask David any questions please email him at david.roberts@khsswest.com I hope you enjoyed this episode and please subscribe to be kept up to date with the latest episodes.

Gareth McGlynn, our host, sits down with the VP of Preconstruction and Data Solutions, Will Senner. He is working with Skanska in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Discussed on this episode are the following topics:

- ChatGPT / the super-powered language model.

- Data strategy - how to structure your data with AI in mind.

- The future of construction with AI.

- Preconstruction use cases

- How do you prepare for AI.

- How Skanska is attaching AI to their datasets.

You can get in touch with Will Senner via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-senner-9068b982/

Here's to an exciting episode – enjoy!

Gareth McGlynn, our host, sits down with Tom Deane, the Co-Founder & CEO of ProjectMark, for an in-depth discussion. The topics discussed in the podcast include: Tom's university experience at the Limerick Institute of Technology, where he graduated in 2011. His transition from an Irish education system as a quantity surveyor to working in the San Francisco construction market. His experiences working as an owner's representative at MGAC in San Francisco. Tom lived out his dream of leaving Ireland to build high rises in America, and worked at MGAC for five and a half years. His journey from being a general contractor cost manager to owning and developing ProjectMark, a preconstruction technology firm. Tom discusses the all-in-one CRM and proposal platform which enables users to win work smarter. "Sell preconstruction services". Tom discusses how ProjectMark helps users sell preconstruction services. You can check Tom Deane via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-deane-5b93b93a/ Visit as well ProjectMark's website: https://www.projectmark.com/ Enjoy this podcast episode!

In our new episode, Gareth, our host, was joined by Alex Gregory, Director of Preconstruction at GH Phipps.

Discussed on the podcast are the following topics:

- He graduated from Georgia Southern University with a B.S. Construction Management in 2007

- Lean Construction Institute and the importance of Lean construction project delivery.

- He'll be presenting at the Advancing Preconstruction Conference on May 25th. His topic will be recruiting qualified individuals to build a diversed Preconstruction team.

- Preconstruction technology - what he has learned and what we can expect in the future.

You can check Alex Gregory via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlgregory/ And visit Lean Construction Institute's website: https://leanconstruction.org/

Enjoy this podcast episode!

Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat in with Rachael Daly, The No nonsense QS in NYC.

They discussed the following:

- Rachael has studied Construction Economics with a Quantity Surveying Degree at the Limerick Institute of Technology.

- Seven years of QS work in Brisbane, Australia where she was responsible for the largest children's hospital in the Southern Hemisphere.

- The challenges of relocating from Australia to New York City with Linesight.

- 5 years of working with the JP Morgan team, making sure that the Chase Tower headquarters in Manhattan comes in on budget, which is a 60-story skyscraper.

- What is the difference between quantity surveying and preconstruction?

- Large change orders or construction variations, what we can do better.

- Preconstruction technology - what CostX can bring to the table?

- How do we tackle the highest inflation rate in 40 years at 7.5% in January? Rachel Daly does a deep dive.

You can connect with Rachael via her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-daly-mrics-b61b857a/

Check out as well an article she has written: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rachael-daly-mrics-b61b857a_how-commercial-real-estate-can-plan-around-activity-6915066948229693440-ofHZ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Enjoy and stay tuned for more exciting Preconstruction episodes coming your way!

Gareth, our host, sat down with Wyatt Jenkins, Chief Product Officer at Procore Technologies to ask what Procore have planned for there Preconstruction offerings? Disclosed on the podcast: - Wyatts background within Data & Analytics companies - Why construction and why Procore - The Procore Ecosystem, known for their CM software, what have they planned for the Preconstruction offering - Why did the firm purchase Esticom in Oct 2020 and what have they planned - Data, How he sees data as the fundamental reason for a common data platform - ProcorePay launching later this year - And much much more. If you have follow up questions, you can reach Wyatt via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattjenkins/ Tune in for more exciting podcast episodes!

Gareth, our host, sat down with Marty Cornish, CEO at Workorder, an automated quantity take off software for construction cost estimators.

Disclosed on the podcast:

- His senior entrepreneurial history after starting off and exiting onto other companies.

- His Psychology degree obtained in 2009.

- How AI will affect the Preconstruction life cycle moving forward.

- What separates Workorder from the other products on the market which is the detection of materials and objects.

- And much, much more!

If you have follow up questions, you can reach Marty via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martycornish/

Or you can book your Demo today at:   https://www.workorder.ai/demo

Tune in for more exciting podcast episodes!

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, talked with Adam Schneider who is an Executive Director of Preconstruction at Snyder Langston.

He graduated at The Ohio State University in 2007 with a Construction Management degree.

He was a Project Manager at MATT Construction for almost seven and a half years.

Started with Snyder Langston as a Sr. Project Manager for 4 years then as Director of Preconstruction for another 4 years and now as Executive Director of Preconstruction since Sept 2022.

Discussion on this episode is all about collaboration including these topics:

- Luxury apartment building in 2022 - 2023

- The importance of preconstruction technology in multifamily construction

- Prefabrication and modular construction within multifamily

- The building method of design-build

- High density multifamily construction in 2023 - 2024

See Adam via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schneider-b8406245/

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes on The Preconstruction Podcast!

Quick catch up with Jacob Keith the Preconstruction Director at Layton in Salt Lake City. 

Discussed:

- 25 years of Preconstruction & Estimating 

- 10 years with The Beck Group

- Design & Build, CM@Risk and GMP

- Building a competitive but realistic GMP to win work whilst managing a clients expectation

- Inflation, supply chain issues 

- And of course our Question time segment....

Enjoy and stay tuned for more great Preconstruction craic.

Gareth McGlynn, our host, sat down with Aaron Shwom, the Senior Preconstruction Manager at Consigli in Boston, Massachusetts.

Aaron is a Psychology graduate from The George Washington University.

Early on his career, Aaron didn't know what to do and worked in a cabinetry shop, were he rekindled his love for construction. He then moved to John Moriarty & Associates starting off as an Estimator then Purchaser, Precon Lead and Conceptual Estimator.

Now with Consigli for two and a half years, Aaron is assisting developers with Lab projects across MA, by focusing on Historical Data.

Discussion points included:

- Importance of cost data and Aaron's current live cost model at Consigli which is a proprietary model that he helped develop.

- The dynamics of a good relationship with your subcontractors in the local market.

- How COVID has exposed our construction market.

- And much much more - remember to stay tuned for the 8 Question segment with Aaron.

You can check Aaron via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-shwom-8b423625/

Hope you enjoyed the podcast!

Stay tuned for some more amazing episodes on the Preconstruction Podcast.

Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down with J.D. King the Regional Director of Preconstruction with Lemoine in Baton Rouge, LA. 

Discussed: 

- How he wanted to become a Doctor and ended up as a Doctor of Construction

- The important early years

- The important role the Army played in his development

- Preconstruction Technology - Togal AI, Sage, and much more

- Economic outlook and what he believes will become the new normal

- Much much more - and of course our new 8 questions segment at the end

If you have any follow-up questions or are interested in speaking with J.D here is his Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdawsonking/

Enjoy and stay tuned for more young Next generation interviews on The Preconstruction Podcast.

Happy New Year folks - Looking forward to bringing you all the latest Preconstruction craic in 2023. 

You may have listened to our first episode (Sep 2021) with Chris Sammarco, it was so good we had to get him on again for an update. 

We discussed:

- The importance of culture

- How he built a strong stable high performing team 

- Economic stability 

- His driven mentality 

- The current appetite for CM work and the comparison to Lump sum work

- The typical day of a Precon lead

- Some sound advice for the next generation of Preconstruction Talent 

- And much much more - including our new 8 questions challenge

A huge thank you to Chris, and here is the link to his DJ tracks - who would have thought? https://open.spotify.com/track/7HHVE9gcKbhHoUyHxgMCG1

Should you have any follow-up questions for Chris feel free to connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sammarco-5b16a929/

This episode has loads of great advice and lessons on preconstruction, so please share it with your peers, friends, or team.

Enjoy!

Construction Preconstruction Technology Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Assemble Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Estimators Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Chris Sammarco DPR Gareth McGlynn

Gareth McGlynn our host was delighted when Wes Palmisano agreed to come on The Preconstruction podcast. There was so much to cover, including:

- The Palmisano family history, of which he is the third generation of Master Builders

- Starting Impetus in 2013 with a high-growth strategy to get to $100M as fast as possible 

- How focusing on Preconstruction Services was one of the best decisions he ever made

- The reason behind Impetus, challenges with growing so fast, success stories, lessons learned, and what the future holds

- Getting paid market rate for Preconstruction services

- Preconstruction Technology and the future of Preconstruction Technology

- The Renegade Academy - the current education system and its failings to provide qualified candidates for the construction space

- Prefabrication and its importance to help deal with the capacity deficit

As always Wes is always available to help anyone in a similar position or anyone with questions please reach out to him on LinkedIn via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-j-palmisano-317681a/

Or visit the Impetus website at https://buildimpetus.com/

Enjoy!

Gareth sat down with Steve Dell’Orto the founder and CEO of ConCntric, a preconstruction platform that is transforming the fractured preconstruction environment by unifying data, people, and processes.

ConCntric acts as a single source of truth for all preconstruction stakeholders by providing a dynamic view of the project that ensures certainty of outcome.

Discussed on the podcast:

- Steve's 26-year construction industry career where he lived and breathed the world of delivering

preconstruction projects for Clark on the West coast - building it to over $5billion

- Transitioning into building a Preconstruction platform

- Why he believes we need change within Preconstruction

- His background within operations and how preconstruction can shape and help us with the capacity deficit.

- The progress he has made within the last 12 months with ConCntic

- His excitement and predictions of the Future of construction as a whole and especially Preconstruction.

As promised please see below Steve's Linkedin profile link and the link to the ConCntric website where you can book your demo. 

Steve Dell'Orto Linkedin Profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedellorto/

ConCntric Website, BOOK a DEMO page:  https://concntric.com/

Gareth our host caught up with Ron Deckman the Chief MEP Cost Manager with 35 North out of Durham, North Carolina. 

To give you a flavor of Ron:

• Credentials he has earned in his career: General Journeyman Electrician, PA; Certified Bus Welder; Certified TIG Welder, Aerospace Certifications - many are expired but he once held them
• Titles he has had in his 42 years in construction-related services: Chief MEP Cost Manager/Preconstruction Senior Cost Manager; MEP Estimator; Project Manager; Structural Test Lab Manager; Construction Trades worker
• Training includes: Hydraulic power systems; Strain gauge technology; Medium and high-voltage power distribution; Business management (while at Boeing)
• Ron has a passion for Mentorship – he was an Electrical Instructor, ABC Apprenticeship Program for 5 years, and also once served as a teaching assistant - history and classical Greek - at Biola University for 2 years.
• FUN FACT: He is a keen scuba diver

Discussed on the podcast:

- How Ron's background in Aerospace helped Ron become an MEP Cost Manager

- The Importance of Mentorship

- Environmental trends affecting construction

- Supply Chain issues in MEP

- Preconstruction DATA

- The Price :-( of everything 

Feel free to connect with Ron via the link below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-deckman-86270780/

Enjoy and stay tuned for more episodes.