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ENR Critical Path Podcast

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ENR’s Critical Path Podcast delivers insights from leading industry experts and decision-makers about the latest construction industry innovations, issues and developments.
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Katie Coulson Discusses Bringing More Women into the Construction Industry

March 13, 2024 17:20 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

Marking Women’s History Month, ENR Editor Aileen Cho talks with Coulson about mentoring, diversity and inclusion.

Terry Hynes On The Future of U.S. High-Speed Rail

February 29, 2024 12:27 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with a transportation lawyer about the past, present and future state of HSR in America and what could be done to speed progress.

Burcin Kaplanoglu Explains the Construction AI Revolution

February 12, 2024 22:26 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho discuss artificial intelligence in construction and society at large with Burcin Kaplanoglu, Oracle vice president and leader of the company’s Innovation Lab, who also is Critical Path’s first returning guest.

Robert Wood on Rebuilding a Collapsed Dock at the Port of Beaumont

January 29, 2024 20:32 - 33 minutes - 44.5 MB

ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to the McCarthy Cos. project manager on how a team dealt with nearly zero-vision conditions underwater at the Texas site to remove old concrete and steel—with the help of a robot vessel named Little Dude. For more on port reconstruction...

Skanska’s Bryan Northrop Brings Science to Life in Boston

January 19, 2024 20:38 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MB

Skanska Executive Vice President Bryan Northrop has seen the evolution of Boston’s life sciences and pharmaceutical market and solved some of most challenging preconstruction and renovation problems over more than 20 years of projects in New England. He talks with Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about what clients want and need in this growing and competitive market.

Trunk Tools CEO Sarah Buchner Talks AI, Carpentry

December 29, 2023 17:17 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

Trunk Tools Founder and CEO Sarah Buchner talks to Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho about growing up in the trades, working her way through the worlds of Fintech and Contech startups, the psychology of construction jobsites, making an AI that’s responsive to requests from the field and even a little bit about Oktoberfest in Munich. Prost!

Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin on Mental Illness Awareness

December 22, 2023 20:12 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

ENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to the ENR 2003 Award of Excellence recipient about his new mission to help others struggling with mental health issues.

Earth Matters: Episode 2-Energy Transition Workforce Builds

December 11, 2023 19:22 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

As markets shift toward less carbon-intensive energy production, workforce development efforts are intensifying to ensure there are enough craft workers with skillsets necessary to build infrastructure critical to a more sustainable future. Leaders interviewed by Environment and Policy Senior Editor Pam McFarland in this episode include Heidi Binko, co-founder and executive director of The Just Transition Fund (pictured). Earth Matters, Special installments in ENR’s Critical Path pod...

Earth Matters: Port of Long Beach’s Net-Zero Goals

November 17, 2023 18:55 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

In the first of a special ENR climate change series, ENR Editor Aileen Cho talks to execs at the Port of Long Beach (Heather Tomley, pictured) and its tenant LBCT to find out how they are making their infrastructure as green as possible. Earth Matters, Special installments in ENR’s Critical Path podcast taking a deep dive at the intersection of construction and climate change.

Earth Matters: Episode 1-Port of Long Beach’s Net-Zero Goals

November 17, 2023 18:55 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

In the first episode of Earth Matters, ENR's new climate change podcast series, Senior Editor Aileen Cho talks to execs at the Port of Long Beach and its tenant Long Beach Container Terminal—including Heather Tomley, port managing director of planning and environmental affairs (pictured)—to find out how they are making their infrastructure as green as possible. Earth Matters, Special installments in ENR’s Critical Path podcast taking a deep dive at the intersection of construction an...

Dumpster-Diving for Data With Michael Zeppieri

November 03, 2023 16:05 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

Skanska Vice President of Emerging Technology Michael Zeppieri talks to ENR Associate Technology Editor Jeff Yoders about the mountains of project information contractors are dealing with today, the implementation of the new PDX Airport roof, dumpster-diving for data and his experience in the U.S. Army, Boeing and MIT.

Erin Brenneman on Pursuing an Engineering Career

October 20, 2023 12:53 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MB

ENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with an up-and-coming engineer currently garnering bridge experience with Modjeski and Masters.

Peter Gertler on the “inflection point” for rail and transit

September 29, 2023 19:18 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to HNTB’s senior vice president about the renaissance of rail travel—and the project delivery challenges that come with it.

Building a transformative $1.5B airport terminal in Kansas City

September 21, 2023 13:41 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MB

ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with Mark Goodwin, Geoff Stricker and Justin Meyer (pictured) about how a vital project got built on time and budget while exceeding diversity goals.

A Special Roving Podcast at FutureTech ‘23

August 31, 2023 16:29 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MB

ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders interviewed attendees of ENR’s FutureTech, including Lisa Kelly of EarthCam, during a lively cocktail hour.

Eric Keen on the past, present and future of transportation

August 15, 2023 15:12 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

ENR Transportation Editor Aileen Cho talks (and reminisces) with the CEO of HDR, a longtime transportation leader, about the industry and the company's vision moving forward.

Chatting With a Caltrans Couple

July 25, 2023 15:47 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

ENR Transportation Editor Aileen Cho interviews Marco and Christina Ruano about their courtship, construction, claims and other Caltrans adventures.

Ingrid Merriwether on “insuring” success for diverse contractors

July 12, 2023 13:20 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders interview the president of an insurance brokerage about fostering success for both major agencies and small contractors.

A Special Roving Podcast from AOE 2023

June 27, 2023 12:07 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MB

ENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders roamed the Edison Ballroom for the second annual Newsmakers/Best of the Best roving podcast with honorees past and present, such as Sam Hassoun.

Oracle's Mark Webster Talks Security, Construction Tech

June 07, 2023 16:38 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

Mark Webster, senior vice president and general manager of Oracle Construction, talks to Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about security certifications such as FedRAMP, the history of Primavera P6 and artificial intelligence for construction.

Kumar Parakala Talks Digital Innovation

May 23, 2023 19:27 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MB

Kumar Parakala, president of GHD Digital, talks to ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about how contractors and design firms can advance technologically to improve their success in an increasingly digital world. As architects and engineers return to the office post-COVID, digital transformation is a must, not an option.

Passing the Education Design Baton at QKA

May 09, 2023 14:14 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MB

Mark Quattrocchi started Quattrocchi Kwok Architects in a spare bedroom after graduating from Berkeley. The firm has grown to become a leader in K-12 education design and Quattrocchi’s mentee, Aaron Jobson, was recently named president and CEO of the company. Quattrocchi and Jobson discuss how the education market is changing, the needs of modern school districts, and how to plan for an architecture firm’s with ENR Associate Technology Editor Jeff Yoders.

Rene Morkos on “construction optioneering”

April 21, 2023 12:04 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

The founder of ALICE Technologies talks with ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about optimizing project schedules, tough love from Stanford professors and his experience with construction around the world.

LIFTbuild’s Joe Benvenuto Talks Exchange, Top-Down Construction

April 04, 2023 15:52 - 11 minutes - 37.5 MB

With the delivery of Exchange, a $64.6-million residential project in downtown Detroit, LIFTbuild has demonstrated the viability of its top-down construction approach. LIFTbuild Chief Operating Officer Joe Benvenuto talks with Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho about strand jacks, the 15 different patents for top-down construction and manufacturing-in-construction processes that LIFTbuild holds and what comes next for this vertical construction delivery innovation.

Arup’s Experts Talk EV Transition

March 06, 2023 14:33 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MB

Arup Senior Geospatial Analyst Samantha Lustado and Associate Principal and Americas East Transportation Decarbonization Leader Kate Fichter discuss the many issues surrounding infrastructure and the transition to electric vehicles such as the various community needs for charging in places as far flung as Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, range anxiety , electrical generation and transmission and even their own experiences driving in Boston, LA and the diverse communities in both, as well ...

Scott Hendrickson Helps Burns & McDonnell Embrace New Technologies

February 10, 2023 16:29 - 37.8 MB

Embracing robotics, new energy generation and delivery technologies and design innovation is all in a day’s work for Scott Hendrickson, director of construction technology and innovation at Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City.

Roving Podcast at Transportation Research Board

February 06, 2023 18:38 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

Senior Transportation Editor Aileen Cho talked to WsDOT secretary Roger Millar and three of his peers at TRB.

Tina Millan on the evolution of aviation

January 26, 2023 14:03 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

The TRC aviation director talks about the intersection with energy, and mentoring other women.

Tracking Progress With Buildots Co-Founder Aviv Leibovici

January 26, 2023 13:57 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

ENR Associate Technology Editor Jeff Yoders talks to Buildots Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Aviv Leibovici about artificial intelligence in construction, the startup environment in 2023 and even his time in the Israeli Defense Force’s prestigious Talpiot program.

Greg and Keith Bentley on the Future of Digital Twins and Project Data

January 13, 2023 21:01 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

ENR’s Deputy Editor for News & Technology Jeff Rubenstone talks to Bentley System’s CEO Greg Bentley and CTO Keith Bentley about new developments in the software giant’s digital twin platforms.

4 Critical New Year's Resolutions for AEC Firms

January 06, 2023 19:08 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

The new year is a time for reflection, assessment, and change for many organizations. In this podcast, we'll explore and discuss the four critical resolutions AEC firms need to consider for success in 2023. Sponsored by: Bentley

Understanding Transportation Vulnerabilities and Resilience Through a Digital Twin

December 19, 2022 15:33 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

An Atkins resiliency expert and North Carolina DOT hydraulics design engineer explain how a digital twin helped NCDOT assess vulnerabilities to continued growth and future climate change to help make a 200-mile corridor more resilient. Sponsored by: Atkins

The Rev. Larry Bullock on the state of diversity and inclusion in construction

December 14, 2022 17:32 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

ENR editors Aileen Cho and Emell Adolphus chat with the leader of the US Minority Contractors Association.

VHB’s Carol Lurie on the evolution of sustainable airports

December 06, 2022 17:58 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

ENR Senior Transportation Editor Aileen Cho takes a catchup flight with a longtime aviation friend.

Decarbonomics: Making carbon visible in the built environment with data and technology

November 01, 2022 14:57 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

Buildings make up 40% of global emissions. Hear how Atkins helps clients with their existing buildings by making carbon visible and creating a roadmap to help them reduce energy usage and reach their carbon net zero goals. Sponsored by: Atkins

Wanda Martinez on the journey of transforming a W/MBE into a prime contractor

October 18, 2022 17:09 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

ENR Editor Aileen Cho talks with a construction veteran about her experiences as a woman, a Latinx and a small business owner.

Sam Hassoun on Eliminating Disputes in Construction Projects

September 21, 2022 13:21 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to a 2019 ENR Newsmaker about being an ambassador for the industry – and the holy grail of not just resolving, but eliminating project claims and disputes.

Roz Buick Prepares Oracle for the Data Revelation

September 19, 2022 18:32 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

Rosalind “Roz” Buick, senior vice president of construction and engineering strategy at Oracle, talks with Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho about how better project data is changing how contractors perform their work and how the data revolution she’s been a witness and an advocate for has changed other industries in her 25 years in the technology sector. Roz also talks about growing up in her native New Zealand.

2022 FutureTech Conference

September 08, 2022 15:44 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MB

In another special roving podcast, ENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talked to attendees of the 2022 FutureTech conference in San Francisco, including FHWA senior construction engineer David Unkefer.

Anthony Fasano On How Engineers Could Save the World

August 09, 2022 20:51 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to author, coach and TED talker Anthony Fasano about recruiting, mentoring and retaining engineering talent. Sponsored by: Big Ass Fans

Cynthia P. Kracauer on the legacy of women architects

August 08, 2022 15:39 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talked to the leader of the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation on International Women in Engineering Day.

BUILT Robotics’ Gaurav Kikani Talks Equipment, Autonomy

July 29, 2022 20:31 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

ENR Editors Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho discuss autonomous equipment, the future of work and how technology such as robots and geofencing are helping major EPC contractors today with BUILT Robotics Vice President Gaurav Kikani.

Jennifer Price on what it takes to succeed, mentor and inspire in the A/E/C industry

July 15, 2022 19:46 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MB

ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with the newly appointed U.S. managing director for Buro Happold.

Lisa Washington on the evolution of alternative project delivery

June 30, 2022 17:58 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders chat with DBIA’s leader and former ENR newsmaker.

Ron Williams, SVP and General Manager for Jacobs, Buildings and Infrastructure, Americas

June 27, 2022 18:37 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

Electric vehicles are poised to accelerate the U.S. energy transition, but can the nation’s energy grid afford to go all in on electric? In this interview, Williams discusses a new EV charging system rollout in Detroit, challenges facing public infrastructure work, and how Jacobs’ ESG goals translates to projects. Hosted by Aileen Cho, Senior Editor, Transportation, and Emell Derra Adolphus, Senior Editor, Surveys and Rankings.

Roohi Toosi on his journey from Iranian immigrant to groundwater guru

June 10, 2022 18:09 - 25 minutes - 33.7 MB

Senior Editor Aileen Cho talks to the engineering director of A-Tech about his serendipitous journey through the industry.

Mario Rodriguez

May 31, 2022 16:54 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

Mario Rodriguez discusses how to create award-winning airports and better communities.

Greg Johnson

May 24, 2022 13:04 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MB

Transportation veteran Greg Johnson discusses a first-of-its-kind bi-state Interstate bridge program.

A special ENR red carpet podcast

May 16, 2022 18:35 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

ENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders went live at the ENR Newsmaker award ceremony in NYC on March 31. They spoke to current and past honorees and veterans of the event, including Chris Andrews (pictured) to get their thoughts regarding the big day. Related link: ENR Top Newsmakers 2021

Burcin Kaplanoglu

May 16, 2022 16:30 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

While attending the grand opening of Oracle’s Innovation Lab in Deerfield, Ill., ENR Technology Editor Jeff Yoders talks with Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu—the co-founder of Oracle’s new facility—in a lively discussion about the challenges and issues surrounding technology in the construction industry.