Equitable Cities II: How Community-Oriented Development Builds Socioeconomic Viability
On this episode of Dirt Work, we continued our conversation on the topic of equitable cities by discussing community-oriented development with Innovan Neighborhoods founder Maggie Parker. Parker is a member...
Surveying from Above: Building Your Tool Kit with Purpose
On “Track. Map. Measure.,” host Shaun MacIntosh is constructing a show with a host of thought-leaders from the industry that quite literally builds the world around us – construction. Land surveying has advanced dramatically...
The Relationship Between Sustainability and Wellness in Design
On this episode of Build for Impact, Daniel A. Huard invited Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic to explore the four pillars of green building – sustainability, transparency, wellness and resiliency – and...
Robotics Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Robotics and automation were already on the uptick heading into 2020, but COVID-19 has spurred even more people to look into innovation. Education is a big part of the job...
Did You Know This About Modular Construction?
A lack of information about today’s modular buildings can lead to a lot of confusion, misconceptions and missed opportunities regarding a sustainable, cost-effective solution. Vanguard Modular’s Senior Vice President...
Equitable Cities: The Impact of Policy
Texas Rep. Carl Sherman joined Dirt Work for a courageous conversation on the impact of policy on urban planning and the equitability of cities. Sherman has been identified as a...
Introducing Tamlyn Talk
A sturdy building is always greater than the sum of its parts, and Tamlyn’s new podcast aims to demonstrate that this rings true with the building industry as well....
Achieving Better Student Mental Health Through Nutrition
The Littleton, Colorado community understands the relationship between a child’s nutrition and mental health. And it is with those students, the future of the community, in mind the Littleton...
Executives at Mining Company Take the Fall For Destroying Ancient Archeological Site
In pursuit of iron ore, the Australian mining company Rio Tinto, blasted through the historic caves of the Jukkan Gorge. The area is rich in aboriginal heritage dating back...
How to Approach Sustainability in Healthcare Design
A proponent of lifelong learning, Daniel A. Huard is a sought‐after green building expert also recognized as the Godfather of sustainability. Huard is launching Build For Impact, aiming to build a platform...
How Building Owners Can Apply Systems into Sustainable Projects
Build for Impact host, Daniel Huard, was joined by Mick Schwedler for a discussion on sustainability, resilience, material transparency, and wellness in building design. Schwedler is a Senior Applications...
Intern Hackathon Finds Innovative Solutions to Real-World Challenges
Internships offer great opportunities for businesses and students. Alberici, a diversified, global construction company, has a long history of tapping into new talent and sharing real-world expertise with interns....
Translating Vision into Sustainable Action
Ramie Vagal, Senior Sustainability Manager at Mohawk Industries, joined Build for Impact host, Daniel Huard, for a discussion on sustainability, equity, material transparency, and wellness. Vagal also serves as...
Orange Intelligenze: The Benefits of RoboSpin for Aluminum Welding
Oxidation buildup is one of the challenges faced when trying to spot weld aluminum. Even when creating a good weld, oxidation can build up on the weld tips. “Buildup of...
How Servant Leadership Drives Manufacturing Success for Lance Thrailkill & All Metals Fabricating
Servant leadership isn’t a new philosophy. It is, however, not the norm in business, especially in industries like manufacturing. Lance Thrailkill, CEO of All Metals Fabricating, has been using this...
The Resiliency of the Hospitality Industry
Jaime Bravo, General Manager of Hotel Bardo, a boutique hotel in Tulum, Mexico, joined us on Dirt Work to discuss the future of hospitality, picking up from a previous Dirt...
Beyond the Concept: Remote Diagnosis of Problems Helps Optimize Production
Whether it’s peeling potatoes or managing a city’s water supply, optimizing production is an important component of any manufacturing business. In the past, automation systems were difficult to fine-tune without...
Leading Sustainability at Scale
There's no debating the fact that clean air and clean water are essential to human life. But these resources are becoming increasingly scarce, particularly in impoverished areas of the...
Flintco Forward: The Texas Capitol Complex Reimagined
This second installment of Flintco Forward’s focused look at the Texas Capitol Complex project in Austin, Texas, zeroes in on phase one construction. Host Tyler Kern spoke with three...
Metrology Matters: What is Metrology Anyway?
It’s an important first question to understanding the field, and one perhaps too many mechanical engineering students don’t stop to ask. Jack Clark, Senior Principal Scientist at Woodward, and Chris...
Why Equity is a Hidden Component of Resiliency
On this episode of Build for Impact, host and LEED architect Daniel Huard is joined by another LEED Fellow and award-winning architect, Eric Corey Freed. Freed serves as the Senior...
Manufacturing a Stronger Standard: DeGeest Steel Works Changes Name, Enters New Era as DeGeest
DeGeest Steel Works recently announced a name change – the second in company history – to simply DeGeest, a simplification that better reflect the company’s constant commitment to expanding its...
How Tamlyn and Woodtone Partnered to Produce Showstopping Materials
There is something about a design that can draw the eye. We often can’t explain it, but we’re drawn to an aesthetic or a certain item’s look. For Tom Feret...
Beyond The Concept: The Role Robotics Plays in the Future of Manufacturing
It may not be Rosie from the Jetsons, but robots are certainly here to stay in American life. It just turns out robots are a lot better at manufacturing...
Built Modular: Cost Drivers in Modular Building Systems
An August 2019 report from the commercial construction index showed the modular construction industry doubling its growth over the past five years. Now an $8-billion industry, modular construction is experiencing...