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Natasha Ozybko is the Principal Consultant at Ozybko Consulting Group and the Co-Founder of MOXY:  The Voice of Women in Infrastructure.

In this episode, we get vulnerable.  And I am just going to leave it at that.  Yes, you just have to listen to find out what we share.

How to connect with Natasha?
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashaozybko/
Website:  https://www.themoxyvoice.com/home/

This episode was sponsored by BOND Civil & Utility Construction, Inc.
Website:  https://www.bond-civilutility.com
LinkedIn:  htpps://www.linkedin.com/company/bond-civilutility
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bondcivilutility
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bondcivilconstruction/

This episode was produced by Kathryn Tinnesz.

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This episode features the confident and inspiring Julie Laughton, CEO of Julie Laughton Design Build and JLGC. 

We Discuss:

• The value in understanding design and construction
• 4 tips for streamlining how you operate as a project manager
• How to start your own project management services

Want to connect with Julie?
https://www.julielaughton.com/contact/


This episode was sponsored by BOND Civil & Utility Construction, Inc.
Website:  https://www.bond-civilutility.com
LinkedIn:  htpps://www.linkedin.com/company/bond-civilutility
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bondcivilutility
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bondcivilconstruction/

This episode was edited by Kathryn Tinnesz.

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Today our guest is Ali Shojaei, an Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech.

Throughout this episode, we discuss his career path from Iran, to the UK, and then the US.  We also talk about the future of construction, Industry 4.0!

Want to find out more?
https://www.mlsoc.vt.edu/faculty/shojaei
https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-shojaei/

This episode was sponsored by the Virginia Center for Housing Research.
This episode was edited by Kathryn Tinnesz.

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Today our guest is Alexander S. Brand, Ph.D., P.E., is an Assistant Professor in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech.

Throughout this episode, we discuss his role in our industry, the staggering stats of concrete's carbon footprint, what is being done now to offset it, how 3D concrete printing ties into it, and the future of concrete.

Stay to the end of the show to catch a little bonus question not included in the main interview.

Want to find out more?  https://brand.cee.vt.edu/

This episode was sponsored by the Virginia Center for Housing Research.
This episode was edited by Kathryn Tinnesz.

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Today our guest is Craig Meadows, Chief Construction Officer at Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg & Owner at Multi-Tech Builders.

In this episode we discuss the history of reinforced concrete in the residential sector including fun facts about Frank Lloyd Wright, we introduce you to 3D concrete printing and share with you how it came to Virginia.

If you are interested in connecting with our guest, Craig Meadows, you can find him on TikTok @cmeadows3!

This episode was sponsored by the Virginia Center for Housing Research.
This episode was edited by Kathryn Tinnesz.

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Nadean Carson is a self-professed stormwater nerd who got her start working in stormwater compliance in the Air Force!

She quickly realized how important stormwater pollution prevention was to the ecosystem and has since started her own business, Oya Construction, a radical change maker in the stormwater field. 

We chat about:

• Her philosophies in life and her background in stormwater. 
• Helpful tips for navigating stormwater management, not just onsite, but in the design phase.

Nadean and I also crafted a free glossary for you - 25 Stormwater Terms You Must Know. 

If you're interested, shoot me an email at kathryn@spacetobuild.co to receive your copy today.

If you would like to connect with Nadean Carson, find her at:

• www.oyaconstruction.com  
• www.linkedin.com/company/oya-construction-llc
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeanc/

This episode was edited by Kathryn Tinnesz.

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Welcome to the latest bonus episode of the Hallway Moments Mini-Series on the Space to Build podcast. In this episode, Andrew McCoy and I are joined by Chris Thompson, the Director of Strategic Housing at Virginia Housing and we talk about all things housing and community development. 

Chris is a dedicated professional in the field of housing and community development, working tirelessly across Virginia to increase housing production, support innovation, and partner with community leaders and organizations to create quality, affordable housing options for everyone.

Throughout this episode, we discuss various topics related to housing policies, affordability, and community needs, as well as Chris's current work in affordable housing and his goals for the future. We also explore the available resources for potential homeowners, renters, and developers.

If you're interested in connecting with Virginia Housing, be sure to check out their website at www.virginiahousing.com. You can also find them on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram under the handle @virginia housing.

To get in touch with Chris directly, you can email him at chris.thompson@virginiahousing.com or call him at 804-551-5950. 

Don't miss out on this informative conversation! 

Today's episode is sponsored by the Virginia Center of Housing Research, https://www.vchr.vt.edu/.

If you would like to learn more about your potential involvement with the Decathalon mentioned at the end of this episode, please email:  Dr. McCoy at apmccoy@vt.edu for more information.

This episode was edited by KT Podcasting.

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This episode's guest is Brittany Gentilhomme.  She is 27 years old assistant superintendent that has been working in construction for 3 1/2 years. She aspires to be able to run projects as the lead super one day.

In this episode she shares all of the opportunities she pursued before following in her father's footsteps and pursuing a career in construction. 

We also talk about:

• Transferable skills from other industries, include the fashion industry.
• The financial freedom construction has offered her at an early age.
• A quick tip for how she finishes drywall corners.

As a young woman in the field, Brittany hopes to be an example to other young women who want to work in non-traditional careers. She also recently bought her first house and has been doing a complete renovation on it in her spare time.

If you would like to connect with her:
Instagram - @builderwithabow
LinkedIn - Brittany Gentilhomme

If you would like to read a sample of her writing:
Check out the featured post in her LinkedIn Bio!
Or click here!

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Meet Kabri Lehrman-Schmid!  She is the mother of two and project superintendent for a large national GC and a huge advocate for psychological safety in construction.

We not only talk about our path into the industry and what her day-to-day looks like, but we cover what psychological safety means and how we can create a more inclusive environment at work. 

Kabri also shares her personal success stories to inspire and guide you to do the same on your job site. 

And if you wanted to learn more about the integrated project delivery method, we cover that too.  

If you want to connect with Kabri, you can find her here:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kabri-lehrman-schmid/

This episode was supported by ThriveHQ.  If you are interested in purchasing her book, please check out here:  https://www.thrivehq.ca/hiring-secrets.  Use our code S2B10 for a 10% discount!

This episode was edited by KT Podcasting.

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Meet Kelsey Longmoore!

She is the founder and dreamer behind Kilo Lima Code, an online Canadian building code resource library and community.

Kelsey is a multi-passionate human figuring out life and what feeds her soul.

Her niche in our industry is one many of us don't spend much time thinking about as a career path.

Let's get behind the scenes of the Canadian building code community and learn:

• How Kelsey became a building code engineer and later transitioned into a design consultant role.
• The value of experiencing aspects of our industry from the opposite side.
• And how Kilo Lima will change the way Canada will understand the national building code.

If you want to connect with Kelsey, you can find her here:

• https://kilolimacode.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com

This episode was edited by KT Podcasting.

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