Architects are from Mars Builders are from Venus
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago -Join us as we talk to Design and Construction Professionals about their challenges & what they are doing to create amazing businesses.If everyone in the industry better understands each other, we’ll communicate better – leading to stronger relationships, better built outcomes, and more profitable businesses.Architects are from Mars Builders are from Venus is brought to you by RubySketch, makers of PlusSpec for SketchUp, an easy to use 3D BIM and Estimating software for Architects and Contractors.
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The Devil is in the Details: Understanding why Structure is so important to Design & Construction
August 08, 2018 14:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBStructure will make or break a home. Understanding Structure and insuring that it aligns with the Architectural design/plans is what often separate a mediocre project from a great one. It is also one of the biggest reasons for cost blowouts. Andrew Dwight is the owner and founder of RubySketch, but is also a Designer and Builder with over 29 years in the industry. In this episode he talks about structure and why seeing structure in 3D is so powerful. He also discusses why he is such a passio...
How Enduro Builders are standing out from the crowd and winning work by Building Confidence
July 11, 2018 14:00 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBJackson Digney is a licensed builder with over 15 years in the construction industry, and is the owner of Enduro Builders. He is passionate about sustainable building and producing energy efficient homes that are customized to suit his customers needs. Jackson celebrates collaboration, which he believes ensures that each home that he builds not only exceeds his customers expectations, but also finishes on time and on budget.
How to Stand Out From Your Competition: Sales & Marketing for the Construction Industry
June 20, 2018 14:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBGreg Hamlyn is the founder and owner of Builders Profits and Trades Coaching. Having grown up in a family of tradespeople, and with over 20 years of experience as a coach, Greg is determined to help everyone in the construction industry to build better businesses, increase profits, and live the life they want.
Next Level Communication: Why Clients, Contractors & Reps are falling in love with Synergy Design
May 28, 2018 14:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBDrew Pasek is an award winning and licensed architect in the states of California and Colorado and is the Managing Director of Synergy Design Development. He believes that each project should be approached with thoughtful evaluation and precise execution. Drew creates the designs, generates the drawings, holds discussions with all engineers and contractors, and provides his clients with a complete vision and pathway to implementing their residential dreams.
Time is Money: Why Architects need to better communicate their designs to all project stakeholders
May 07, 2018 14:00 - 41 minutes - 19.4 MBGarry Jones is a registered Architect with over 40 years experience in the industry and has worked an an Architect in North America, Oceania, South East Asia and the Middle East. These days he spends most of his time teaching architecture to students. So we’re going to talk to him about the things that frustrate him as an Architect, and also the issues that cost his business and the industry time and money.
How better Communication and Value Engineering is saving Green Anvil Co. more than 20% on each job they build
April 11, 2018 14:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBRoss Beattie is an experienced Builder with over 20 years in the construction industry. We're going to talk to him about the things that frustrate him as a builder, and also the issues that cost his business money.
Why Architects and Builders/Contractors need to Communicate Better
March 21, 2018 13:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBAndrew Dwight is the owner and founder of RubySketch, but is also a Designer and Builder with over 29 years in the industry. RubySketch was created to provide software solutions that allow all of industry to communicate better, including Building Product Manufacturers. At it's heart it believes that if everyone in the industry better understands each other, we’ll communicate better – leading to stronger relationships, better built outcomes, and more profitable businesses. So, in this episod...