Welcome to Foundations! Foundations is a BuildingPoint podcast dedicated to the discussion of construction technology within the DBO industry. The Foundations team is comprised of a group of industry experts with combined decades of experience, while also featuring guests from across the industry. Focusing on topics that concern contractors, designers, and owners, Foundations covers a wide variety of topics within the building construction industry.
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Foundations Episode #19 – Lessons Learned
Webster’s dictionary defines coordination as “ the process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well.” At face value, it sounds simple but in construction, we know that can be challenging. In this episode, we’re joined by Ali Clutter, a Project Manager from the Tampa Area, to talk about coordination, specifically the differences between traditional coordination and using VDC models.
Foundations Episode #18 – Steely Resolve
Often, when we talk about field procedures and routines, our mind immediately goes to concrete. But steel is equally important in the equation. And while the technologies and procedures for laying out steel has advanced rapidly over the past few decades, so has the complexity of projects. In this episode of Foundations, we’re joined by John Fugera, the newest member of BuildingPoint Florida, to leverage his years of experience while we discuss laying out for steel projects.
Foundations Episode #17 – Going It Alone
In today’s world, we’ve become accustomed to the idea of instant gratification, and expecting things to just plug in and work. But that expectation hits some snags when it comes to the realities of construction. Often times, the stakes are too high, and the schedules too compressed, to realistically expect to learn something from scratch all by yourself. But, you don’t have to go it alone. In this episode of Foundations, we’re joined by Steve Montgomery of BuildingPoint Northeast, and Robert Beck of BuildingPoint West to tackle this subject and discuss the importance of leveraging local and on-site support partnerships.
Foundations Episode #16 – Leveraging Training In Construction
To stay competitive in today’s construction market, contractors are always looking to improve their performance and workflows, often times by acquiring new technology. But just as important as a new tool or software, is the ability to make sure you’re using all the features and functions correctly. In this week’s episode of Foundations, the team is joined by Basia Bullard, Trimble Learning Solutions Manager, to discuss the importance of making sure you’re unlocking the full potential of your construction technology.
Foundations Episode #15 – Tools vs Toys
With the increasing complexity of today’s construction projects, contractors often find themselves purchasing tools to address challenges on the job. For both budget and productivity reasons, it’s important to distinguish the difference between necessary tools that you can use over and over, and niche toys will become dust magnets once you’re done with a particular task. On this episode of Foundations, the BuildingPoint team sits down to discuss this issue, and how to avoid ending up with a closet full of unused toys.
Foundations Episode #14 – Precision Layout
One of the most important parts of the layout process is ensuring that you do everything possible to minimize the chance of error. And while using the latest and most accurate technology situations is important, it’s also necessary to use proper procedures. In this episode, the Foundations team is joined by Alex Reitsema of BuildingPoint West, to discuss the importance of these procedures and techniques.