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Kurt and Reid Bangert explore the people and stories behind growth, technology, and change in the construction industry.

Assignar Co-Founder & CEO: Sean McCreanor 11/09/2021

Assignar Co-Founder & CEO: Sean McCreanor In this Builtcast episode, learn how Sean McCreanor, Co-Founder & CEO of Assignar, went from starting a specialty IT firm, co-founding a civil and rail sub-contracting business, to developing Assignar as a real-time, end-to-end operations platform. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/21108146

Construction Entrepreneur: Di-Ann Eisnor 03/25/2021

Construction Entrepreneur: Di-Ann Eisnor In our latest episode of Builtcast, we sat down with Di-Ann Eisnor, CEO and co-founder of Core, a newly launched construction labor marketplace supporting the construction workforce of the future. Di-Ann is a serial entrepreneur and a third-time start-up CEO. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/18436589

Construction Litigator: Eliot Wagonheim 03/17/2021

Construction Litigator: Eliot Wagonheim In our latest episode of Builtcast, we sat down with Eliot Wagonheim, founder of Wagonheim Law, a firm specializing in construction. Eliot is the creator of a revolutionary, digital-first series of masterclasses, WagonheimU, which trains people in a practical way on how to protect their construction firm or general business. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/18327188

Project Innovator: Michael Glatt 01/13/2021

Project Innovator: Michael Glatt Our guest today is Michael Glatt, Vice Chairman and North American Head of Project Management at Macro, A Savills Company. From his time of being a third-generation mill worker, to his 40 years of industry experience, his insight is valuable to say the least. Michael has extensive involvement in commercial real estate project management – including financing, construction, planning, change management, and stakeholder management. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/17459066

Construction Inventor: Sam Ruben 11/25/2020

Construction Inventor: Sam Ruben Our guest today is Sam Ruben, Co-Founder of Mighty Buildings, a company that is using a massive 3D printer to tackle the affordability gap in new construction and housing. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/16942913

Construction Disrupters: Kerri Brocker & Andre Davis 09/20/2019

Construction Disrupters: Kerri Brocker & Andre Davis Our guests this week are Kerri Brocker and Andre Davis from Built Interior Construction powered by Dirtt. We wanted to talk with Kerri and Andre because of their innovative approach to building out interiors from hospitals to offices, and more. What we found out is that their technology is truly disrupting the way not only the initial construction phase is performed, but the way we think about the entire lifecycle of a structure. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/11332904

Construction Futurist: Dustin Anderson 09/10/2019

Construction Futurist: Dustin Anderson Our guest this week is Dustin Anderson, Vice President of Construction And Real Estate at Sage. We wanted to talk with Dustin because construction technology is a rapidly changing and developing world and we had to ask ... what is the company behind the #1 selling construction software doing to move that needle forward. What we found out is that it's all about looking at where they've been and simply put ... listening to their customers. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/11196806

Construction Leader: Michele Roberts-Bauer 09/04/2019

Construction Leader: Michele Roberts-Bauer Our guest this week is WCOE KC member Michele Roberts-Bauer, the President of ABC Heart of America. We wanted to talk with Michele because of her vast experience in connecting contractors and bringing everyone together with a passion and a purpose. What we found out is that rewards come often, but that construction is a landscape full of challenges and change. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/11126078

Tech Innovator: John Goecke 08/26/2019

Tech Innovator: John Goecke This week we talk with John Goecke, President & CEO at Stratusvue. We wanted to sit down with John because they're doing some interesting things with Machine Learning in construction, a fairly new topic for this industry. What we found out is that Machine Learning will unlock new potential for file sharing across the construction landscape. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/11005928

Construction Leader: Brian Schwartze 08/19/2019

Construction Leader: Brian Schwartze Our guest this week is Brian Schwartze, the COO at Kinzler Construction Services. We wanted to talk with Brian because he has a solid approach to hiring in construction. What we found out is that construction HR is often a complex process ... but when you simplify that process, make it repeatable, and in Brian's terms, make it "un-screw-up-able", you start to make headway and standout in the crowded hiring bonanza /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/10922571

Industry Leaders: IMA Financial Group 08/12/2019

Industry Leaders: IMA Financial Group This week, we talked with the construction team at IMA Financial group that includes: Tracy Apperson, Michael Campo, Michelle Troppito, and Monica Donatelli. What we found out is that when IMA is strategic with their clients, they're able to find a problem and solution before the problem even happens. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/10864509

Construction Innovator: Aaron Frumin 07/29/2019

Construction Innovator: Aaron Frumin Our guest this week is Aaron Frumin, he's the founder and executive director of unCommon Construction in New Orleans, Louisiana. From dropping out of college to going back and getting his degree, Aaron and I talked about finding true purpose beyond what's considered normal and how he's taken that experience to create a revolutionary program that's giving high school students new opportunities through the construction trades. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/10694960

Tech Innovator: Bassem Hamdy 07/15/2019

Tech Innovator: Bassem Hamdy Our guest today is Bassem Hamdy, the Founder & CEO of Briq – a data platform that collects and analyzes construction data to drive better decisions for your company. What we found out is that AI and Blockchain are not buzzwords – there's real substance behind the curtain that will help drive your business forward and have a serious impact on your bottom line. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/10524209

Construction Realist: Tannis Liviniuk 07/01/2019

Construction Realist: Tannis Liviniuk This week, we talked with Tannis Liviniuk, global entrepreneur and founder of Trillium Advisory Group on how construction companies can best utilize people, process, and technology. What we found out is that Tannis has a deeply rooted passion for creating order out of chaos. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/10358348

Construction Leader: Vanessa Linscott 06/24/2019

Construction Leader: Vanessa Linscott We talked with Vanessa Linscott, the President and Co-Owner of Staco Electric as well as a key member of WCOE Kansas City. Vanessa bought Staco with her husband Jeff and their business partner Jay Natzke in 2015 and have grown the business to over 180 employees. What we learned from Vanessa is that growth is all about the little things, from spending more time with family to unlimited vacation days to promoting health and fitness in the workplace. One of the most interesting things is that Vanessa's focus on doing what's right and healthy – along with being grounded – has led to a complete transformation of both her business and her personal life. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/10269701

Industry Leaders: Tim McCulloh And Seth Rooker 06/19/2019

Industry Leaders: Tim McCulloh And Seth Rooker This week, we talk with Tim McCulloh and Seth Rooker from the Holmes Murphy Surety Bonding Team about how tech can help when it comes to moving through the bonding process. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/10211102

Construction Futurist: Blake Berg 06/11/2019

Construction Futurist: Blake Berg Our guest today is Blake Berg, the Director of Construction Technology at WeWork. From becoming an eagle scout to managing complex and massive projects in New York City in his early 20’s, we talked with Blake about how his passion for always leaving something better than he found it has driven him to success at a revolutionary company. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/10123891

Supply Guru: Billy Ball 06/03/2019

Supply Guru: Billy Ball This week we talked with 84 Lumber’s VP of National Sales, Billy Ball, on what’s changed in the construction supply business over his 30 years in the industry and why it’s destined for growth. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/10025567

Builtcast: Memorial Day Announcement 05/27/2019

Builtcast: Memorial Day Announcement No episode this week as we celebrate, remember and honor those who have died for our country. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/9937082

Construction Technologist: Mike Gillum 05/20/2019

Construction Technologist: Mike Gillum We talked with Mike Gillum, Product Specialist for Acumatica Construction Edition on growing up in a construction business and what contractors think about the ground-breaking ERP. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/9854540

Construction Technologist: Jaime Weber 05/13/2019

Construction Technologist: Jaime Weber From his time in Second City to performances at the Kennedy Center, we talked with Jaime Weber on how he took a non-traditional approach to a career in construction technology at Bangert, Inc. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/9759962

Construction Futurist: Kris Lengieza 04/28/2019

Construction Futurist: Kris Lengieza We talked with Kris Lengieza, Director of Marketplace Business Development at Procore on how tech can connect every job in construction – from the project engineers to superintendents to executives looking for growth. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/9559376

Tech Innovator: Jeff Gerardi 04/07/2019

Tech Innovator: Jeff Gerardi From no maintenance to AI, the preconstruction process is more exciting than it’s ever been before. We talked with Jeff Gerardi on how construction companies can marry estimating and ERP to win more work and boost profits. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/9299096

Construction Futurist: Dustin Burns 03/24/2019

Construction Futurist: Dustin Burns From AI to Blockchain, culture to projects - we sat down with McCownGordon's Dustin Burns for an inside look at how tech is transforming business processes, from the bottom up. Listen and discover what’s happening now and why the future of construction will be nothing like we’ve seen before. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/9119831

HVAC Guru: Dan Clapper 03/17/2019

HVAC Guru: Dan Clapper We talk with Dan Clapper about the best practices HVAC contractors can put in place for dynamic growth. What we found out is that the secret lies in not only garnering 5-Star reviews but that it's the little things that add up to a healthy book of business. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/9034157

Construction Technologist: Seth Dawson 03/10/2019

Construction Technologist: Seth Dawson This week, we talk with Seth Dawson, CEO of Paperless Environments. We wanted to talk with Seth because of his vast experience in the construction industry. From helping his dad with the family plumbing business as a kid to CFO to founding his own construction technology business. What we found out is that Seth has a lot of insight into the inner workings of construction accounting, the challenges they face, and the tools they can implement for success. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/8946809

Featured Episode: WIC Week 2019 Panel 03/03/2019

Featured Episode: WIC Week 2019 Panel This week we tell the stories of five women in the construction industry as Justine Bangert guest hosts a panel from the National Association of Women in Construction – Des Moines chapter. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/8856050

Construction Technologist: Dennis Stejskal 02/24/2019

Construction Technologist: Dennis Stejskal Can technology help your company's growth and also give you an advantage when hiring talent, capturing time, and mitigating rework? We talked with Dennis Stejskal, a nearly 40 year veteran of construction tech, on how the cloud is revolutionizing the construction industry. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/8761592

Tech Innovator: Curtis Peltz 02/17/2019

Tech Innovator: Curtis Peltz Ever wonder how modern day estimating software was built? We talk with Curtis Peltz, the brain behind the software and tools estimators use today. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/8676374

Industry Leader: Mike Espeset 02/10/2019

Industry Leader: Mike Espeset Ever wonder what lessons an 85 year old construction company has learned? We talked with Mike Espeset, President of Story Construction, on how process and people are at the hub of growth. /episode/index/show/builtcast/id/8589560

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