The Construction Insiders Podcast
Welcome to The Construction Insiders podcast, your ultimate guide to navigating the construction industry. Our panel of experts shares in-depth knowledge on best practices, cutting-edge trends, and crucial information to help make your next project a success. Each episode covers a wide range of topics, from the latest technological advancements to effective project management techniques and the biggest challenges in construction today. Whether you’re a veteran in the field or just starting out, The Construction Insiders equips you with the expertise and insights you need to excel. Listen in and discover how to leverage these expert perspectives to drive your projects forward.
Episodes
42 episodes
The Hidden Costs Healthcare Leaders Miss Before Breaking Ground
Most healthcare leaders walk into a master planning process expecting a blueprint. What they're missing is a baseline, and it's costing them before construction ever begins. Jessica Busch sits down with Bill Foulkes, Executive Vice President at...
The $100M Promise: How This Museum is Redefining Harlem's Architecture
In Part Two of our discussion on the Studio Museum in Harlem, we move from vision to execution and explore the realities of delivering a complex cultural institution on one of New York City’s busiest corridors. Jessica Busch is joined again by ...
Building a Landmark: Why the Studio Museum in Harlem Almost Didn't Happen
In Part One of our discussion on the Studio Museum in Harlem, we explore how vision, community trust, and funding complexity come together to build a cultural institution that defines a neighborhood. Jessica Busch is joined by Andy Bast, Jaylen...
The Impossible Engineering Behind Modern Data Centers
In Part Two of our discussion on advanced technology construction, we turn our focus to the infrastructure powering the digital economy, including data centers and semiconductor facilities. Jessica Busch is joined by Tom Vanelli and Jeff Leeper...
Inside the Secret Mega-Structures Powering Your Smartphone
In Part One of our series on advanced technology construction, we examine the rapid expansion of data centers and semiconductor facilities and what it takes to deliver the infrastructure powering the digital economy. Jessica Busch is joined by ...
We Tested AI on a Construction Site. Here is How Much Time it Actually Saved.
In Part Two of our series on AI in construction, we examine where technology is delivering measurable value on major capital projects and what owners should expect as adoption accelerates. Jessica Busch is joined again by Chris Thompson, Kris L...
Is AI the Death of Traditional Construction? What No One is Telling You
In Part One of our two-part series on AI in construction, we explore how artificial intelligence and construction technology are reshaping the way projects are delivered. Jessica Busch is joined by Chris Thompson, Kris Lengieza, and Dare...
The Engineering Nightmare of Building an Immersive World
In Part Two of our themed entertainment series, we shift the conversation to cost, budgeting, and what comes next. Jessica Busch is joined by Asif Parkar and Eugenie LeRoux to break down why so many themed projects stall, how early budgeting de...
How Theme Parks Build "Magic" (The Construction Secrets)
In Part 1, we explore the surge in theme park development as global attendance climbs past pre-COVID levels. Asif Parkar and Eugenie LeRoux joins us to break down what’s fueling this momentum, from expanding markets to the rise of AI and immers...
The Logistics of a Multi-Campus Expansion: An Engineering Masterclass
Universities today face mounting pressure to expand and modernize their campuses amid tightening budgets and shifting demographics. In this episode of The Construction Insiders Podcast, host Jessica Busch sits down with Vanderbilt University’s,...
The Billion-Dollar Campus: How Vanderbilt is Building for the Next Century
In this episode of The Construction Insiders Podcast, host Jessica Busch is joined by leaders from Vanderbilt University and Cumming Group to explore how universities are reimagining their campuses during a time of shifting demographics, evolvi...
The Future of Hospitality: Where Retail and Residential Collide
In this episode of the Construction Insiders podcast, host Jessica Bush speaks with Jeff Yachmetz of Dilmon, LLC and Seb Betton of Cumming Group about how luxury residential, hospitality, and retail sectors are converging into unified, high-end...
Why the World's Richest People are Buying Into "Integrated Luxury"
In this episode of the Construction Insiders podcast, host Jessica Bush speaks with Jeff Yachmetz of Dilmon, LLC and Seb Betton of Cumming Group about how luxury residential, hospitality, and retail sectors are converging into unified, high-end...
The Energy Crisis: Can Construction Keep Up with the AI Data Center Boom?
In this episode of The Construction Insiders Podcast, host Jessica Busch sits down with Chris Adams, Managing Director and Data Center Lead, and Jason Tirri, Vice President of Project Management, to explore the evolving data center landscape. F...
The Construction Labor Shortage: Why the Next Gen Isn't Showing Up (And How to Fix It)
In this episode of The Construction Insiders, we take a deep dive into one of the industry’s most urgent topics: how to attract and retain the next generation of construction professionals. Host Jessica Busch sits down with Christine M...
Saving History: The Art (and Cost) of Restoring Iconic Landmarks
In this episode of Construction Insiders, host Jessica Busch sits down with Jason Zubatkin, Practice Leader for Cultural Institutions at Cumming Group, to explore the intricate world of large-scale historic restorations. From uncovering hidden ...
The New Gold Mine in Sports: Building Elite Facilities for the Women's Game
In this episode of the Construction Insiders Podcast, host Jessica Busch sits down with structural engineer Emily Carlip and Cumming Group’s project manager Molly Hayes to discuss the evolving design and construction of facilities for women's p...
Texas Education Construction: Managing Growth and Opportunity
In this episode of the Construction Insiders Podcast, Jessica Busch talks with experts Von Gallagher and Steve Risser about how Texas’ rapid growth is impacting educational construction. They discuss the challenges -and opportuni...
Integrated Project Delivery in Healthcare Construction: Evolving Strategies for Complex Facilities
In this episode of The Construction Insiders Podcast, host Jessica Busch explores Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) in healthcare construction, focusing on its evolution and effectiveness for complex facilities with guests Steve Howard and Mich...
Investing in Luxury Hospitality: Insights from Industry Leaders
Join us as Nicky Unkles and Sabrina Gleizer delve into the intricacies of luxury hospitality markets. From the regulatory landscape in New York to the demand-driven growth in South Florida, the business-friendly environment in Texas, and the ch...
The Construction Insiders Podcast
Welcome to The Construction Insiders podcast, your ultimate guide to navigating the construction industry. Our panel of experts shares in-depth knowledge on best practices, cutting-edge trends, and crucial information to help make your...
Navigating Contracts, Risk, and Litigation in the Construction Industry
In this episode of Construction Insiders, host Jessica Busch delves into the evolving landscape of contracts, risk, and litigation in the construction industry with experts Allison Hunt and Sonny Jester. The discussion focuses on today’s market...
A Balancing Act in the Life Sciences Sector
In this episode, Cumming Group’s Ron Pruzinsky and Caddis Partners’ Kyle Miller discuss the complex rightsizing of the national Life Sciences sector, Central region hotspots throughout the U.S., and new areas for growth and funding opportunitie...
Revolutionizing Healthcare Design: Modularization, Prefabrication, and Technology Advancements
Join us as we navigate recent industry changes, including economic shifts, labor shortages, and procurement challenges. Learn how modularization, prefabrication, and technology advancements are reshaping healthcare facility design and construct...
Building the Digital Frontier: Navigating AI and Technology in the Construction Industry
In this podcast, we explore the construction industry's transformation through new technologies, data-driven decision-making, and AI. We discuss the importance of a single point of truth for owners, data management tools like Procore and Kahua,...