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Navigating the infrastructure, land and relationships in construction. Host Adam Morrisey interviews global leaders in the built environment exploring the people, ideas and innovations guiding the construction and civil engineering industries into the future. Can data revolutionize how homeowners manage and maintain their property? The new age of smart homes is here, and Dirt Work is getting to…
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Equitable Cities IV: How the Business Community Impacts City Development
Navigating the infrastructure, land and relationships in construction. Host Adam Morrisey interviews global leaders in the built environment exploring the people, ideas and innovations guiding the construction and civil engineering industries into the future. On this episode of Dirt Work, we concluded our Equity Cities mini-series by discussing the role that the business community…
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Equitable Cities III: Addressing Inequality and Enacting the Change Our Cities Need
On this episode of Dirt Work, host Adam Morrisey continued the show’s series on the topic of equitable cities by discussing the role that real estate developers, bankers and community initiatives have on the future of our cities with Dallas-area business leaders Tim and Terrence Maiden. Terrence serves as CEO of Russell Glen, a…
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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 of Dallas Business Journal’s 2019 40 under 40 Class, as well as the recipient of the 2020 Juanita Craft Humanitarian Award and the founder…
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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 transformational leader in faith, government and business. As a member of the Texas House of Representatives, he proudly represents District 109, which includes many…
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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 Work episode conversation when Global Architecture firm founder Scott Lowe said the future will be defined by hotels with less than 50 guest rooms. Hotels are an ultra-operational…
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Constants and Variables in Architecture & Design: Dirt Work
Every month Adam Morrisey navigates infrastructure, land, and relationships of the construction industry on Dirt Work. Founder and Partner of Global Architecture Firm, 5G Studio, Scott Lowe joined us to discuss the architecture process and changes impacting the industry. 5G was founded in 2005 and has grown to an internationally renown firm. Headquartered and founded…
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How Precision Engineering and Regulatory Complexity Shape the Future of Rubber Manufacturing
In an era where precision manufacturing often hides behind the simplicity of everyday products, the world of rubber components offers a striking reminder that complexity frequently lives beneath the surface. What appears to be a modest gasket or sealing element is, in reality, the product of highly specialized engineering, rigorous testing, and an…
Inside TekniPlex Gaggiano: How Specialized Manufacturing and Precision Engineering Define a True Center of Excellence
Manufacturing excellence today is less about scale alone and more about precision, control, and adaptability—especially in industries where even microscopic inconsistencies can have outsized consequences. As global supply chains grow more complex and regulatory standards tighten, facilities that invest in specialized processes and contamination control are quietly becoming the backbone of innovation. Segregated…
Tekniplex Showcases Sustainable Materials Innovation at Paris Packaging Week 2026
At Paris Packaging Week 2026, Tekniplex didn’t just exhibit—it staged an experience that reflected the evolving intersection of materials science and brand storytelling. The company’s modern booth, complete with a living wall and immersive digital displays, signaled a broader shift in how packaging innovators are choosing to engage a sustainability-conscious audience. Beneath the…
Paris Packaging 2026: How Material Science and Global Innovation Are Reshaping the Future of Packaging
In an era where sustainability, performance, and consumer expectations are colliding, packaging has quietly become one of the most dynamic frontiers of innovation. What was once viewed as a functional afterthought is now a strategic lever—one that blends advanced science, manufacturing precision, and an increasingly human-centered understanding of market needs. Material science, in this…