Build Perspectives Podcast
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsBuild your perspectives about different Construction Industry technology, roles and careers.
We work with the architectural and specifier side, PLUS all the trades in construction, dealers, distributors and manufacturers.
Want to get into the industry? Or move up or laterally within it?
Want to offer/hear new perspectives in sustainability and the future in building materials?
This is the place for you.
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Episodes
LIVE at Advancing Prefab: Amy Marks, Industry Legend
March 19, 2024 15:39 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBGreat 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? https://advancingconstruction.com/ https://advancing-preconstruction.com/ Chapter 1: Intro 00:00: Tim introduces the event, "Build Perspectives," and his interest in the building products industry. 00:48: Amy Marks introduces herself as the Executive Vice President of Global Strategy at Symmetry, AKA the Queen of Prefab! Cha...
HTMAFBD: a New Titan (Feedback please)
January 22, 2024 13:17 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBAnnouncement! Tim teases his upcoming podcast, "ConstructionVerse: Building Empires," a deep dive into the origin stories of influential figures in the building industry who have transformed humble beginnings into multi-billion dollar enterprises. Paying Tribute: Tim remembers Gerry McCauley and Mark Mitchell, acknowledging their significant contributions to offsite construction and building materials marketing. www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com A Titan's Impact: The podcast teases an i...
What Tim has been up to lately - All the Things
November 24, 2022 16:48 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThanks to www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com, Tim shares the latest activities and learnings in building materials / building systems / housing / real estate: unexpected things about advisory / consulting needs thoughts on recent factory, lbm, and job site visits Columbus OH and how it impacts our industry Whizard Summit highlights (purchase recordings here) about tactical empathy and land developers like Guerrilla Development, who posts their project pro formas directly on their websi...
Construction Labor and My Friend Mark
November 08, 2022 23:12 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBThanks to www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timseims/ Tim's Website www.TimSeims.com 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.
New Table of Contents
September 13, 2022 10:47 - 14 minutes - 33.6 MBTim 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. Sustainable growth in the building product space. Adoption curve alignment is important to ensure pricing power is more balanced. Reminder: Do not panic - Make progress, expand and make way for the better, and success will come. Modes of going to market, construction, and what is the secret of the ...
London Calling Part 2
September 06, 2022 22:30 - 46 minutes - 105 MBJoin us for shepherd's pie at The Ivy in London, on this second installment of Build Perspectives, live on location. Conversation on sustainability, the future of construction, life on the planet, and more. Recorded during Wimbledon June 2022 Resources: 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...
London Calling Part 1
September 02, 2022 22:14 - 35 minutes - 80.3 MBLive on location from London June 2022 The sounds of the tube, the streets of Soho, architecture, and more. Resources: 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 www.TimSeims.com
A Network Outside Your Network: with Nick Gray
August 11, 2022 22:57 - 39 minutes - 91 MBInterview by www.buildperspectives.com Nick Gray is on a mission to get 500 people to build new connections using his new "The 2-hour Cocktail Party" book and format NICK (Name tags, Icebreakers, Cocktails only, Kick them out at the end). Nick is the founder of Museum Hack and the best-selling author of "How to Make New Friends" and "Build Big Relationships". He discusses the value when you bring together a mixed group of people with simplicity but added structure to ensure everyone m...
2-Hour Cocktail Party: A Network Outside Your Network w/ Nick Gray
August 04, 2022 13:27 - 39 minutes - 91 MBInterview by www.buildperspectives.com Nick Gray is on a mission to get 500 people to build new connections using his new "The 2-hour Cocktail Party" book and format NICK (Name tags, Icebreakers, Cocktails only, Kick them out at the end). Nick is the founder of Museum Hack and the best-selling author of "How to Make New Friends" and "Build Big Relationships". He discusses the value when you bring together a mixed group of people with simplicity but added structure to ensure everyone m...
Live on Location- In Europe
August 03, 2022 01:18 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBThis is not the average Build Perspectives episode. Carolina and Ryan point out many interesting observations while en route to Germany from Switzerland. They take back roads through many small towns describing many differences noticed between Europe and the US. Resources: 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....
A Common Theme: Financing Construction Projects
June 30, 2022 12:46 - 7 minutes - 16.7 MBTim 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: 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 ...
An Outlook on Sustainability and Evolution of the Construction Industry
June 28, 2022 12:15 - 33 minutes - 76.5 MBWith: 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: T...
What happened at the Advancing Prefabrication Event?
May 18, 2022 13:29 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBWhat 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: Tim is presenting on some of this at 2023 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...
From Architect to Design Assist Master
April 24, 2022 18:58 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBFinding 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: Tim is presenting on some of this at 2023 www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March...
Unedited from Cozumel: Advancing Prefabrication bonus
April 15, 2022 17:22 - 6 minutes - 3.25 MBThe 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: Tim is presenting at 2023 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...
Labor Shortages and Global Disillusionment
March 26, 2022 18:29 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MBThis 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: Tim is presenting at 2023 www.Advancing-Prefabr...
Branded Communities: a minisode
March 03, 2022 03:51 - 12 minutes - 28.7 MBIn 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: Tim is presenting at 2023 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 ...
Climate Risk and Industry Responsibility
February 11, 2022 03:40 - 34 minutes - 78.2 MBTim 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: Tim is presenting at 2023 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 ...
Build Perspectives in 2022 - what's next?
January 12, 2022 03:32 - 34 minutes - 79 MBWelcoming 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
September 04, 2021 01:41 - 32 minutes - 75 MBIs 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.
Fun with Nomenclature
July 22, 2021 11:07 - 20 minutes - 47.3 MBWhat 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
June 30, 2021 14:30 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBMark 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 architec...
Katerra, "The Man in The Arena" - Teddy Roosevelt
June 10, 2021 16:57 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThe 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
May 04, 2021 22:59 - 26 minutes - 61 MBDo 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:
April 27, 2021 00:28 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MBThe 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 f...
FOMO (information overload)
April 19, 2021 21:48 - 23 minutes - 52.8 MBThe 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
April 08, 2021 05:11 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MBLumber 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. www.buildperspectives.com
Jacked Up: The Lumber Supply Crisis
April 08, 2021 05:11 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MBLumber 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. www.buildperspectives.com
The 3 Secrets to Building a Lucrative Building Materials Business from Scratch
March 24, 2021 17:06 - 43 minutes - 110 MBAlison and Matt Raes, of ILA Marketing, have built a thriving sales and marketing business in the building materials industry for the past 23 years. In today's episode they reveal the top 3 secrets to success beyond their wildest dreams, despite recessions, being in Canada promoting non-Canadian products, raising kids while being busy entrepreneurs and so much more. www.buildperspectives.com
Latest in Distribution and User Experience
March 18, 2021 15:40 - 25 minutes - 57.2 MBDemand 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! www.buildperspectives.com
3D Printed Facades
March 05, 2021 16:29 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MBHave 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 revie...
3D Printed Construction and Facades
March 05, 2021 16:29 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MBHave 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 revie...
The 4 Main Construction Industry Archetypes
February 18, 2021 19:07 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThis 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 ...
The Uneducated Economist visits Build Perspectives
February 09, 2021 19:18 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBIn 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
January 25, 2021 19:02 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBWe 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
January 23, 2021 00:16 - 54 minutes - 125 MBAre 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'...
What if you weren't afraid of getting fired?
December 23, 2020 18:53 - 31 minutes - 317 MBHave you ever kept your opinions to yourself in meetings for fear of getting judged, chastised or even fired? Are employers losing out on the brilliance of their employees by having them hold back on who they really are? Are you ok with giving free-rein to your team? How would you do your job if you were not afraid to get fired? We get real about following your heart, avoiding the ego and the money trap to reach true career fulfillment in the industry. www.buildperspectives.com
The Quarantine Follow-Up
December 16, 2020 01:30 - 50 minutes - 116 MBIn 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. www.buildperspectives.com
The Pandemic 9 Months in...
December 09, 2020 04:52 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBCome 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. www.buildperspectives.com
Module Housing with Brian Gaudio
November 25, 2020 01:24 - 46 minutes - 106 MBThis 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!
November 17, 2020 03:32 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MBAs 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"
November 10, 2020 16:40 - 56 minutes - 128 MBEver 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. www.build...
Secrets of Residential and Modern Home Trade Sales
November 03, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBThis 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
October 27, 2020 18:08 - 42 minutes - 97.5 MBIs 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. www.buildperspectives.com
The Uphill Battle of Safety in Construction
October 18, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MBJoin 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. www.buildperspecives.com
How to 10x Your B2B Sales Game, NOW!
October 09, 2020 16:07 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThe 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...
Construction in the Film Industry
October 02, 2020 14:40 - 32 minutes - 73.2 MBWe 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 ...
How Sustainability Fights Poverty and Ecological Destruction
September 21, 2020 16:04 - 40 minutes - 92.8 MBBe 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
How Sustainability Fights Poverty and Ecological Destruction
September 21, 2020 16:04 - 40 minutes - 92.8 MBBe 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
September 15, 2020 14:43 - 43 minutes - 99.6 MBAs 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.