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| Inside the Mass Timber Performance Index: Redefining Construction Value Beyond Cost | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:42:38 | |
In this illuminating episode of Build Perspectives, we bring together two mass timber industry veterans to break down the economics, challenges, and future of this growing sector. Erica Spiritos and Roy Anderson to offer invaluable insights into the nuanced world of mass timber pricing and market dynamics. Episode Highlights:
"Mass timber accounts for 0.5% of softwood lumber consumption in North America - it's a drop in the bucket." "I think our climate crisis and our housing crisis together are demanding [standardization] of us." "In the next couple years... we're going to see a 25-50% increase in capacity in the United States with new facilities coming online on both coasts." Connect With Our Guests:
A special thanks to Craig Rawlings and Arnie Didier for connecting us and supporting this important industry conversation. Don't miss our next episode! Subscribe to Build Perspectives and leave a review - as Tim's dad always says, "You can never have too much perspective." | |||
| LIVE at Advancing Prefab: Amy Marks, Industry Legend | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:16:25 | |
Great to catch up LIVE at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com with Amy Marks from Symetri USA and https://queenofprefab.com/ Whats your next Hanson Wade event? Chapter 1: Intro Chapter 2: Advancing Prefab Event Overview Chapter 2: Advancing Prefab Event Overview Chapter 4: Importance of Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Chapter 5: Encouraging Diversity in the Construction Industry Chapter 6: Amy's Advocacy for Change and Industry Engagement Chapter 7: Connecting with Amy Marks and Conclusion | |||
| A Common Theme: Financing Construction Projects | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:07:18 | |
Tim goes live from Washington D.C. at the Innovate Housing Showcase co-hosted by NAHB. Tim discusses some common challenges, technology that addresses these problems and encourages the Housing Action Plan that was released recently from the Biden Harris administration to get a future into the vision for funding construction. Resources:
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| An Outlook on Sustainability and Evolution of the Construction Industry | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:33:26 | |
With: Dave Simonsen https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericstiller/ & Eric Stiller https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-simonsen-b72863132/ Eric and Dave started https://trueblueproducts.net/ in 2013. They bring their expertise and reputation to partnerships and opportunities for improving the Rainscreen industry from cladding to structural studs. We discuss the evolution of new products, how construction has changed over time, thermal performance and the future of construction. Resources:
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| What happened at the Advancing Prefabrication Event? | 18 May 2022 | 00:20:23 | |
What were the Top 3 takeaways from the Advancing Prefab 2022 event in Phoenix? How can people connect more easily at in-person events? Carolina and Tim share commentary on these PLUS... what shocked Tim the most. His answers might surprise you. Resources:
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| From Architect to Design Assist Master | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:27:16 | |
Finding commonalities with the client, and having the technical chops to back it up opens up a career for millennial architecture students graduating into poor economic times, like these. We talk about serving the specification from the manufacturer's perspective; ethically and holistically. Architectural sales is not a zero-sum game. Resources:
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| Unedited from Cozumel: Advancing Prefabrication bonus | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:06:44 | |
The beachside Aqui y Ahora cafe in Cozumel is where Tim goes to connect in person with like-minded locals and expats. Advancing Prefabrication in Phoenix April 26-29 is where he is going to connect in-person to learn and ideate with the vibrant, diverse, tech-agnostic prefabricated construction community. Resources:
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| Labor Shortages and Global Disillusionment | 26 Mar 2022 | 00:19:24 | |
This isn't a "Debbie Downer" episode, but it is an episode to help you to consider ways to pivot and respond to the labor shortages presenting in our industry today. Is global youth disillusionment to blame? Employers, managers, builders, developers, etc. must creatively solve the biggest problem we face this year in construction. Do you think the grass is greener on the side fertilized with bullsh%t? then this one is for you. Resources:
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| Branded Communities: a minisode | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:12:34 | |
In this Tim solo episode, he walks you through purpose-built cities and communities. Tim flying solo today (no Carolina) and so low that...he starts off with the Fly the Fields development - super cool and innovative. A short one but a good one! Resources:
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| Climate Risk and Industry Responsibility | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:34:11 | |
Tim and I talk about the 6 climate risks caused by climate change. We talk about how climate events affect the building industry, real estate, the economy and beyond. We explore ways to mitigate risk and more. Resources:
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| Build Perspectives in 2022 - what's next? | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:34:31 | |
Welcoming in the new year with Omicron and looking hopefully to get rid of the bad and only bring in the best things from 2021 to this year. Getting out of the home office and creating a year of conscious connection! | |||
| Marriage of Building Science and the Industry | 04 Sep 2021 | 00:32:47 | |
Is our industry going from the laggard to innovators in the adoption bell curve? Follow the conversation on the latest in building technology with Tyson Kindstrom's nonlinear path to Vice President of Industrialized Construction at Sto Corp. We tease upcoming topics like digital construction, pre-fab, block chain, and where our industry is headed. | |||
| HTMAFBD: a New Titan (Feedback please) | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:11:31 | |
Advancing Prefabrication is North America’s largest prefab & modular summit, uniting over 1,200 of the industry’s biggest names & brightest minds. Join us in Denver in February for four days of unmissable content & networking, to keep your finger on the pulse of the latest and greatest in prefab & modular! Resources:
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| Fun with Nomenclature | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:20:39 | |
What do the words parapet, rabbeting, and butt-joint have in common? or efflorescence, visqueen and rebar? Where else can you find all of these words in one conversation? Listen and tell us what you think! | |||
| The Whizard Summit Breakdown | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:29:27 | |
Mark Mitchell, a.k.a. The Whizard of building materials sales and marketing, has now become famous for finding hidden talents throughout the building materials industry. Every year Mark puts on the Whizard Summit in Boulder and various other cities. This is a MUST-SEE event, especially if you're new to the industry. The presenters and keynotes come from complementary backgrounds that will make the most well-rounder marketing or sales leader in your product segment. Topics: How architects want to hear from you, latest SEO technology, how to properly launch a product, the new chasm in real estate, where do you need to be in social media, messaging, video prospecting and much more. We give you the Build Perspectives happy hour (tequila may or may not have been involved) take here. | |||
| Katerra, "The Man in The Arena" - Teddy Roosevelt | 10 Jun 2021 | 00:11:20 | |
The people at Katerra are the women and men "in the arena". You might think about hiring them to bring that experience and resilience into your organization. Here is the substack blog mentioned in the episode: https://tinyurl.com/mks5mt5n | |||
| Type 1-5 Construction | 04 May 2021 | 00:26:39 | |
Do you know which construction type is most common? most expensive? most robust? Special nerdy edition of Build Perspectives talking about the relevance and importance of knowing construction type. And here is the link to the Whizard Summit where we are both presenting. www.buildperspectives.com | |||
| How to Network in Construction: | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:21:56 | |
The need for connection is not going away. Should you pay for summits when AIAs and CEUs and all kinds of free training abounds in the interwebs? How to network in construction is an episode we're going to do in the coming weeks. It is such an important skill to stay relevant and thrive in our industry. We touch on it a bit in this episode. We will be at Mark Mitchell's Wizard Summit May 18-20. Will we see you there? Sign up before May 7th to receive $50 off. You get what you pay for, how will you spend your time? www.buildperspectives.com
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| FOMO (information overload) | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:23:05 | |
The need for distilled thought and difference of opinions and experiences is more important now than ever! How do you see it? Do you have a process for consuming knowledge and combing through all the information coming at us in all directions? Today Tim and I discuss practices of consuming information and the ability to squeeze our truth, through the filter or our education, culture, upbringing, and experience. www.buildperspectives.com | |||
| Jacked Up: The Lumber Supply Crisis and Mass Timber | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:21:16 | |
Lumber pricing is sky high. Is there a silver lining? What is going on with the lumber shortage? We start off with the basics, then get into the goods. And a review of the Global Mass Timber Conference. | |||
| Latest in Distribution and User Experience | 18 Mar 2021 | 00:25:00 | |
Demand shock, supply shock and labor shock are all occurring simultaneously. Orders haven't stopped but fulfillment has not caught up. How do we keep happy clients in this craziness? Tune in, evaluate, rate us and leave a review!
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| 3D Printed Construction and Facades | 05 Mar 2021 | 00:23:40 | |
Have you heard of 3D Printed houses? Is this a thing builders, manufacturers and installers need to worry about? In this episode we create a foundation of knowledge for the 3D printing technologies we've seen out in the field in the construction industry. We are scratching the surface of this intriguing use of a technology and process that has been around over 30 years. But it is taking on a new form, and the uses one can think up are fascinating to say the least! Please rate and review our podcast and share it with folks you think would like it! www.buildperspectives.com | |||
| The 4 Main Construction Industry Archetypes | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:55:28 | |
This is a long one, because it’s a topic Tim and I both are super passionate about. How to increase sales, be more efficient, get more business by deeply understanding and relating to your clients. This a deep dive follow-up to the VE Conundrum episode we dive deeper into the players at the VE table. How do you figure out who you’re talking to? We get into the nitty gritty and break it all down for you. This episode will make you lots of money and greatly diminish heartache and stress if you implement this into your everyday life.
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| What Tim has been up to lately - All the Things | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:18:48 | |
Thanks to www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com, Tim shares the latest activities and learnings in building materials / building systems / housing / real estate:
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| The Uneducated Economist visits Build Perspectives | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:36:45 | |
In this very exciting episode The Uneducated Economist shares how he picked himself up from a down-and-out economy in 2008 and has become a YouTube influencer with over 45,000 followers. He is generous with all the knowledge he shares and is an example of how hard work and determination are the main keys to massive success. www.buildperspectives.com | |||
| The VE Conundrum | 25 Jan 2021 | 00:39:36 | |
We get into the dirty world of value engineering. We get into ways and anecdotes of getting VE'd into and out of projects. How do you protect your spec? And how can you position yourself to be the natural solution a contractor or goes to when needing alternates? www.buildperspectives.com | |||
| Goal Setting | 23 Jan 2021 | 00:54:44 | |
Are you a goal-setter? Are you a let life lead me kind of a person? Or somewhere in between, perhaps? Many folks have been burned out by goal setting, discouragement is easy. But goal setting does not have to be complicated or lead to disappointment. What if goal setting is just a way to be intentional with how you live your life. Maybe this is the year where you really make things happen instead of letting things happen to you. Give this method a shot and tell us what you think! What's the worst that can happen? www.buildperspectives.com for all the downloads. | |||
| The Quarantine Follow-Up | 16 Dec 2020 | 00:50:47 | |
In April 2020 - when the pandemic hit we came up with personal development plans for the stay at home order. How did we actually do? We recorded this after hours, with Woodford Reserve as our witness.
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| The Pandemic 9 Months in... | 09 Dec 2020 | 00:28:46 | |
Come on in to Build Perspectives coffee talk where we review how far this pandemic has taken the housing crisis, the great migration out of cities, the revamped work space, building materials sales, distribution and so much more.
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| Module Housing with Brian Gaudio | 25 Nov 2020 | 00:46:21 | |
This self starting NC State grad and former imagineer walks us through his path to a successful business in human centered modular home building. This is next level, design focused housing. Brian graciously shares details and inspiration for his business and we go into a case study: The Latham House, featuring Nichiha panels for the exterior and Fireclay tile inside. www.buildperspectives.com | |||
| It's our 1st Anniversary! | 17 Nov 2020 | 00:26:18 | |
As we close the first year of Build Perspectives episodes, we share with you the most downloaded episodes, our most memorable shows and what we're planning for this coming year for you. www.buildperspectives.com | |||
| "The Only Woman in the Room" | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:56:06 | |
Ever been the only woman in the room? Ever want to get into real estate investing but don't think you can afford it? Think you're too old to start investing? Think you don't know enough about the industry? Britt and Ash are here to dispel all these myths and excuses have you become a real estate investor right now! This information is super relevant to those of us in this industry who have the knowledge base and network to lower the barrier of entry into this area of investing. | |||
| Secrets of Residential and Modern Home Trade Sales | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:35:31 | |
This young lady is going to be CEO someday in the not-too-distant future. Olivia Glazer walks us through a day in the life in a territory manager in the residential building materials trades. How to be successful, love your job, get more client exposure, convert installers, builders, and end users. She shows us how she deals with competitors and how to get around being value-engineered out of projects. Full of actionable ideas you can apply right now. www.buildperspectives.com | |||
| Building Materials in a Nutshell | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:42:36 | |
Is the construction industry the most passionate industry? Join us as we talk to veteran building materials marketing gurus Zach Williams and Beth Popnikolov of Venveo. We talk about the business of building materials, highlights of their podcast, and great advice for anyone working in this industry.
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| Construction Labor and My Friend Mark | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:10:54 | |
In this pod, I’m sharing a bit of a signal on construction labor. It's not what you might think, it’s not about the labor market and data. This story isn't just about my friend Mark. It’s about new creative human capital opportunities. | |||
| The Uphill Battle of Safety in Construction | 18 Oct 2020 | 00:35:34 | |
Join us as we talk with Paul Lagerstedt of Super Anchor Safety, to discuss the business of keeping your crew safe at job sites. Commercial construction already, largely, does this well. Residential construction still faces stigmas and other obstacles in adopting safety practices. Paul shows us how easy and inexpensive it is to stay safe and accident free at the job site.
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| How to 10x Your B2B Sales Game, NOW! | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:56:30 | |
The Wizard: Mark Mitchell talks with thousands of architects, designers, manufacturers, facilities managers, lumberyards, dealers, distributors, builders, developers, installers - literally every player in the industry. Here he condenses their needs and wants - golden advice for anyone who wants to succeed in this industry. MUST LISTEN! Best practices for becoming the trusted resource for your clients. Whether you're in sales, marketing, management, accounting, HR, in the estimating office, or in the field. Deep understanding of the channel, and so much more.
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| Construction in the Film Industry | 02 Oct 2020 | 00:32:00 | |
We talk with Jon Harris, Set Decorator for shows like Stranger Things, The Originals, and movies like Respect (releasing in 2021). Find out what it takes to make a construction career in the film/TV industry. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how set building and decorating works, scene continuity, and more. Jon tells you exactly how to transition from the job site to the movie set. Plus: they're all back at work after the Covid quarantine. See how they've adjusted to making entertainment safely, in a pandemic.
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| How Sustainability Fights Poverty and Ecological Destruction | 21 Sep 2020 | 00:40:33 | |
Be inspired by Carly Althoff, architect and Erika Layman, development director at Journeyman International. A nonprofit that connects young architects, designers and engineers with established mentors, to work on humanitarian projects around the world, focusing on using sustainable materials, fighting poverty and improving the human experience. Get involved. Be the change. www.buildperspectives.com | |||
| Beyond the Business of Design | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:43:08 | |
As the great-granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright, Melissa Galt is design legacy. Being the daughter of Ann Baxter and goddaughter of Edith Head, also makes her Hollywood legacy. Listen in as Melissa walks us through the path to her zone of genius. An experienced, successful designer who found her zone of genius helping designers to level up their business and practice. | |||
| How to write your own ticket | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:38:19 | |
Dewayne takes you on a journey to success in building materials despite your race and gender. This is a valuable, detailed, practical step-by-step roadmap for those of us feeling passed over for a promotion or stuck in a place with little opportunity for advancement. It's not easy. It takes work, but it is possible. Leave a rating on itunes and tell us what you think. Ecospec: "Eco sustainable products that are economically achievable" | |||
| Starting over in your 40s and working in a pandemic | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:20:43 | |
Susan comes from a "construction" family, but did not make it into a career until later in life after becoming a single parent. We talk about the transition from going to design school, being a full time designer, then getting into sales and becoming a manufacturer's rep. Susan has only represented sustainable materials and feels lifecycle and maintenance costs are a topic we need to bring to awareness in our industry right now. "Brick has been trending for the last 7-9 thousand years." We also get into what Covid has done with and not letting obstacles and current events derail you. Life cycle of building materials is an important topic we get into and what we all need to be paying more attention to. | |||
| Sustainability and Historic Preservation | 23 Aug 2020 | 00:38:21 | |
"The greenest building is the one that already exists," former AIA president Carl Elefante is quoted as saying. Historic preservation is an integral part of sustainability in architecture and the building industry at large. Cindy Olnick is a communications consultant with over 20 years in the historic preservation community. A lover of architecture and old buildings, with a deep passion for fundraising and engaging support to save buildings In this episode we talk about the role historic preservation plays in sustainability and the ways we can get involved to save buildings and build for the long haul. https://buildperspectives.com/podcast/sustainability-and-historic-preservation-with-cindy-olnick/ | |||
| Sustainability, Passive House and Modular Construction | 16 Aug 2020 | 01:02:57 | |
You'll learn so much, and hopefully, be inspired to do more and take part in sustainability efforts in whatever role you play in our field. Dave Cooper and Mark Wille are thought leaders and early adopters of "green," in their own right. Both experts in the field of modular and sustainability, building materials and trades and are both influencers in their communities, and now the building science world at large. And they're a lot of fun to listen to. We talk passive house, sustainability, general building science, mentoring, getting involved in your community and so much more. This episode is a longer format but packed with amazing content. | |||
| Pivot + Growth = Pivoth | 13 Aug 2020 | 00:23:10 | |
We talk with Steven Gaynor, technical services, testing and certification testing expert. Through his company, Pivoth, Steven is helping building manufacturers fill in the technical knowledge gaps and help them implement new certifications to expand reach. Steven is also the founder of Raina, the only Rainscreen association in North America. https://buildperspectives.com/podcast/pivot-growth-pivoth-talking-rainscreen-with-steven-gaynor/ | |||
| New Table of Contents | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:14:42 | |
Tim and Carolina discuss the many upcoming points of interest coming in the following episodes by bringing contrarian viewpoints and thinking differently than before to build perspectives.
Tim is presenting on some of this at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out and support my housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.HowToJobsite.com
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| What's Up with Build Perspectives? | 28 Jul 2020 | 00:14:49 | |
We get raw and candid about why we did not publish any podcasts in June . What direction are we taking the podcast? We take your feedback, emails, and comments to heart! New era of Build Perspectives starts now!
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| Sanitizing Building Materials and Workspaces | 11 Jul 2020 | 00:22:28 | |
Today we take a deep dive into what workspaces are starting to look like now that some of us are returning to work. We also discuss sanitizing surfaces, work areas, and products to use. We talk about the role wayfinding plays now more than ever to keep social distancing protocols and allow for safe return to collaboration in our industry. www.buildperspectives.com | |||
| Installer Perspective: State of the Industry | 22 May 2020 | 00:35:57 | |
What is the most important thing we aren't talking about in the building industry? From Tim Hamilton's (owner at Dixie Exteriors and Distribution) perspective we are missing quality more than anything else. Tim is third generation in the exterior cladding installation and distribution segment of the building industry. His company distributes and installs cladding throughout the United States, though based in Louisville, KY. He and his right hand man Justin Mosteller, discuss the current state in the industry and measures they're taking to ensure their business thrives and comes through the pandemic even stronger than before.
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| Coronavirus Quarantine Plan, Part 3 | 11 May 2020 | 00:27:40 | |
There is still time to be, do, read and work toward those goals and dreams you set out when the quarantine started. It's Tim's turn to share timeless resources he uses and wholeheartedly recommends for improving your work, quality of life and how you serve your clients, loved ones and all people in your life. Recorded during Covid-19 Quarantine, April 2020.
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