The Allplane Podcast is all about commercial aviation and air travel. Every episode features an aviation professional that opens up for the audience a different aspect of the aviation industry.
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A podcast by SDS2 for people who enjoy talking about construction technology, processes, and whiskey. Each episode we will discuss the whiskey we are drinking, the latest industry topics, and more. Stay tuned for episodes with special guests who share inspiring stories from across the construction industry.
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The Allplane Podcast #111 - investing in sustainable aviation, w/ Mukul Hariharan of United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund
The decarbonization of the aviation industry will require huge amounts of investment. If we focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) alone, the amount of capex that will be required is staggering. Take Europe, for example, that will need over 100 new SAF production plants by 2030 if the aviation industry is to meet the EU’s ambitious SAF adoption p…
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030: Finding & Retaining Top Talent in the Steel Industry
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In this episode of Steel & Whiskey, we discuss the essential strategies for finding and retaining top talent in the steel industry. We are joined by Natalie Campbell from Bauer Underground, who shares personal experiences, innovative approaches, and practical advice on attracting skilled professionals and keeping them engaged. Whether you're a deta…
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The Allplane Podcast #110 - the state of the aviation industry w/ Jon Sindreu (Wall Street Journal)
Right as the commercial aviation industry gears up for the 2024 edition of the Farnborough Air Show, I got on Zoom with Jon Sindreu, one of the top journalists out there that knows the industry best. Perhaps because, in addition to his strong focus on aviation, Jon covers also range of sectors through the popular “Heard on the Streat” section on th…
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028: Integrating SDS2 with Tekla PowerFab like a Pro
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Join us on this episode of Steel & Whiskey as we welcome Ricky Horton, an industry expert with extensive experience in SDS2 and its integration with Tekla PowerFab . Ricky shares his insights and valuable knowledge gained from years of hands-on work and collaboration with professionals like SDS2’s James Schwartz. Tune in for an engaging discussion …
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029: Redefining Work: Nick Coffee on Embracing the 32-Hour Workweek
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In this enlightening episode of "Steel and Whiskey," host David sits down with Nick Coffee, a seasoned detailer with over 23 years of experience and co-founder of United Structural LLC. Nick shares his journey from enduring a toxic work environment to establishing his own thriving business. Discover how United Structural Design LLC's revolutionary …
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027: Crafting Steel and Spirits: The Art of Whiskey with Grain and Barrel Spirits
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In this episode of Steel & Whiskey, we blend the worlds of steel detailing and whiskey crafting with the team behind Grain and Barrel Spirits' Chicken Cock Whiskey. Discover how the precision and craftsmanship in steel detailing with SDS2 parallels the meticulous process of creating exceptional whiskey. We'll dive into the inspiration behind their …
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As Europe is trying to get people off planes and into trains out of environmental concerns, Dr. Klaus Radermacher stands out as a contrarian voice. We are calculating it wrong!…says this engineer and consultant, who, in the last few years has taken a keen interest in the topic of sustainable mobility. Is the train really a better alternative to the…
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The Allplane Podcast #108: communicating sustainability, w/Elizabeth Maclean & Mike Evans (Herdwick Communications)
Sustainability has become a central topic in aviation, but are airlines prepared for this conversation? Elizabeth Maclean and Mike Evans are the co-founders of Herdwick Communications, a consultancy firm that advises airlines all over the world. With Elizabeth and Mike we speak about the reputation crisis and public relations storm that the aviatio…
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The Allplane Podcast #107: designing iconic airline brands with Ryan Frost, Creative Executive Director at Landor
Landor is, possibly, the creative agency that has designed the most iconic brands in aviation. British Airways, Alitalia, Singapore Airlines and Etihad are just a few of the big names of the airline industry that have entrusted their public identity to Landor’s creative minds. On this episode of the podcast we speak with Ryan Frost, Executive Creat…
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026: An Inside Look at SDS2 Tech Treks 2024: Register Today!
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Join us as we unveil SDS2 Tech Treks! Dive into our latest episode where David talks with SDS2 Technical Consultants Jordan and Mark about our latest customer success initiative, coming to a city near you! This series of day-long seminars is designed to elevate your steel detailing expertise. From mastering the latest SDS2 release to enhancing prod…
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Our guest in this episode is Billy Thalheimer, founder and CEO of REGENT, a startup based in Rhode Island developing a wing-in-ground vehicle that will make it possible to fly fast and sustainably between coastal cities before the end of this decade. A wing-in-ground vehicle (WiG) is a type of craft that flies just a few meters above the surface of…
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Is the air cargo market ripe for its own technology revolution? Aleksey Matyushev and his team at Natilus are certainly doing their bit to make it happen. A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aleksey has been working at the cutting edge of aerospace technology for quite some time, both on civilian and military projects. He is the fou…
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Charles Everett is the Director of Aviation at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a public organization set up by these two states in order to manage key pieces of infrastructure, including the ports, some tunnels and roads and, importantly for this episode of the podcast, New York’s airport system. More than 144 million passengers pass…
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The Allplane Podcast #103 - Eric Lithun, the software entrepreneur creating an all-electric seaplane
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Giulio Ranucci is the Head of Innovation at Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the company managing Rome’s two airports, Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA), with nearly 45 million annual passengers combined. What makes Giulio’s work at the helm of AdR’s innovation arm particularly interesting, is the very active role that the Italian airport operator is play…
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024: Taking the Stairs First and Defying Expectations with SDS2's Josh Hawley
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In this episode of Steel & Whiskey, David Zabka sits down with Josh Hawley, a senior technical consultant at SDS2. They dive into his background in steel detailing – from taking an internship with a joist manufacturer in high school to joining SDS2 a little over a year ago - and everything in between, including Josh’s teaching stint at a local comm…
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023: Engineering Innovations & Whiskey Deliberations: A Chat with Dave Eckrote of IDEA StatiCa
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Join us on another episode of "Steel and Whiskey" as we chat with Dave Eckrote from IDEA StatiCa. Discover the innovative world of IDEA StatiCa and their recent release, which includes a new integration with SDS2. Learn how this collaboration is enhancing the experience for both SDS2 and IDEA StatiCa users and improving the connection design proces…
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022: Live Reactions from SDS2 Summit 2023
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Join us for a special episode of Steel & Whiskey, recorded on-site at SDS2 Summit 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. Hosts David Zabka and Michelle McCarthy catch up with customers, speakers, and sponsors halfway through the event to hear what SDS2 Summit means to the steel community and what they’ve loved most about the event so far. Tune in and learn why S…
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021: Bringing Augmented Reality to Steel Fabrication with Fabstation’s Randy Warnaar
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In this episode of "Steel and Whiskey," host David Zabka welcomes Randy Warnaar, co-founder of FabStation, for an insightful conversation about the innovative use of augmented reality in the steel fabrication industry. They discuss how FabStation's technology is transforming the way steel structures are inspected and assembled, increasing accuracy …
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Richard Gaona is one of the key players in the global executive aviation industry. The once president of Airbus’ Executive Aircraft division is currently leading one of the most unique operators in the highly sophisticated world of private aviation. Richard is the President and CEO of Comlux, a company like no other. The uniqueness of Comlux is not…
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Jay Sorensen is one of the world’s top experts in airline ancillaries. Every year, Jay’s firm, IdeaWorksCompany, produces a comprehensive report about the state of airline ancillaries, a piece of work that has become the reference in this field, the Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue. As someone that tried to read IdeaWork’s ancillaries yearbook as soon…
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020: Shaping Steel Detailing History: Conversations with Chris Riley
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Meet Chris Riley, a steel detailing veteran whose journey began under his father's, equipping him with skills that span generations. With roots dating back to the 1950s, Chris's evolution from traditional drafting to cutting-edge software like SDS2 and paperless workflows using Bluebeam showcases his innovative spirit. An early adopter and close in…
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019: An Inside Look at Construction Software Development with SDS2's Chris Rodgers
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This week we’re sharing a glimpse behind the curtain with Chris Rodgers, certified “Scrum” master who keeps our development teams running smoothly by coordinating projects, challenging processes, and keeping the paths of progress clear of external obstacles. He discusses the unique challenges posed by the many customized workflows in our customers’…
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018: From Detailer to Innovator: Paul Hemenway's Journey at Delta Structural Steel Services
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Paul Hemenway’s dynamic journey at Delta Structural Steel Services is a close mirror of the company’s technological evolution. Starting out as a detailer, he now spearheads client relations and manages estimating while championing innovative solutions. Listen in as he shares his journey—with a few humorous detours—and explains Delta’s commitment to…
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Addison Ferrell is Director, Infrastructure and Head of Americas at Skyports, one of the world’s leading vertiport developers. Vertiports will be an essential element of the upcoming advanced air mobility revolution. Will they be more like airports or like metro stations? What sort of experience can we expect to have there are travellers? What are …
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017: Joining Forces: Enhancing Project Efficiency with Bluebeam and SDS2
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In this podcast episode, Marv Moreno and Mike Olson from Bluebeam discuss various topics, including introductions, Bluebeam's place in the Nemetschek portfolio, the relationship between Bluebeam and SDS2, and the efficiency of project communication using Bluebeam's features. They delve into how Bluebeam aids in drawing and document management, desi…
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016: The Value of a SEAA Membership with Chris Legnon
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Today's episode features two guests as SDS2’s Nate Bloch sits down with Chris Legnon, a fellow member of the Steel Erectors Association of America. Learn how Chris got started in the field as an early intern at Cooper Steel and has climbed the ladder to serve as their VP of technology 20 years later. Shoutout to local fabricator Midwest Steel Works…
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The seaplane industry could not remain off trend. Electrification is driving a wave of innovation in aviation and George Alafinov, the scion of a family of seaplane designers, is making sure it does not skip one of the oldest branches of the industry. True, seaplanes may have fallen out of fashion in the post-war years. The advent of the jet era, t…
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Marc Piette is the founder and CEO of Xwing, a California-based company that is developing a system that allows aircraft to fly fully autonomously, from gate to gate without human intervention. This may sounds like science-fiction to some, but it is certainly not. Already back in 2021, Xwing demonstrated this technology by successfully completing o…
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015: Streamlining Construction Processes: Insights from Geoff Blumber of Hexagon
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Join Geoffrey Blumber, the Technical Sales Manager for Hexagon's 2D/3D Design and Analysis Solutions, as he discusses how technology, like SDS2, is revolutionizing construction. Discover how data interoperability is streamlining piping and industrial design, leading to better business outcomes and superior structures. Explore the challenges faced i…
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Things we talk about in this episode: Jenny’s professional background What is Cranfield Aerospace Solutions What is the relationship between Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and Cranfield University Why Cranfield Aerospace Solutions has pivoted towards the search for sustainable technologies in aviation The Britten-Norman deal Project Fresson The role…
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As used as I am in reviewing all sorts of innovative ideas in aviation, the concept that Magpie Aviation presented a few weeks ago really caught my eye. Is this even possible? This was my first reaction when learning about the system to get an electric aircraft to tow, mid-air, a passenger aircraft to its destination that the guys at Magpie have de…
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014: Faster Response Times with Monica Rennick, Head of Customer Support
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Join us in our most recent podcast episode as we highlight our newly appointed Head of Support and her relentless commitment to enhancing response times for customer tickets. With an unwavering focus on ensuring customer satisfaction, she unveils her strategies for optimizing processes, harnessing technology, and empowering our support team to deli…
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013: The Nemetschek Vision: Shaping the world in all dimensions with Matt Wheelis, Senior Vice President of Strategy
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From planning to execution, the Nemetschek Group has what you need to be successful in the AEC industry. Take it from Matt Wheelis, Senior Vice President of Strategy for the build and construct division. Today Matt talks about driving business growth through organic and inorganic synergies and what's in store for the future—think 5G, AI, Chat GPT, …
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This year’s edition of EBACE was all about sustainability, or at least that’s what the program of activities focused on. The executive aviation industry is well aware of how it is being increasingly perceived by the public opinion in a context of climate alarm and, believe it or not, it is taking the matter very seriously. Interestingly, and perhap…
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The Allplane Podcast #91 - the hype cycle in aviation, with Ivan Terekhov (TNMT - Lufthansa Innovation Hub)
TNMT is the research and analysis arm of Lufthansa Innovation Hub, which is, in turn, the innovation arm of the large German airline group. If you are into aviation tech, TNMT’s newsletter is a must. I have been a subscriber for quite some time and have even collaborated, through AeroTime, in one of its editions. This is why I had long wanted to in…
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David Zabka and Doug Evans discuss the history of steel detailing, taking us back in time to the very beginning of CAD and BIM and its delivery. Learn the who/what/why of a steel detailer, what we really sell, and how the value of SDS2 has changed as the function of a steel detailer has evolved.By SDS2 by ALLPLAN
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011: That's a wrap NASCC 2023: Highlights, Insights, and Takeaways
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Hear what went down in Charlotte, North Carolina at the outstanding NASCC Steel Conference April 12- 14. As the lanyard sponsors, SDS2 had a significant presence and enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with our partners and hear about new efficiencies with everything from load planning and site planning tools to robotics. Don't forget to mark your ca…
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Mikhail Kokorich is a serial entrepreneur operating at the technology frontier of aerospace. Following a string of successful business launches in areas such as satellite technology, his latest venture, Swiss-based Destinus is developing an hypersonic aircraft capable of linking different continents at speeds five times faster than sound. This may …
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010: A Steel Tech Talk with AISC's Luke Faulkner
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As Director of Technology Integrations for AISC, Luke Faulkner has been at the forefront of steel technology for over 18 years. Today, with the advent of technology like Chat GPT and other AI solutions, the technology landscape is advancing faster than ever. Sit down with David and Luke as they open some special occasion whiskey and take a deep div…
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When it comes to the passenger experience and the product most airlines offer to their passengers, Jeff O’Neill has pretty strong opinions. Not for nothing, Jeff, who was already on this podcast back in 2020, is the founder of Zephyr Aircraft Seat and has been patiently working to bring to fruition what he sees as the future of the Premium Economy …
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Omer Bar-Yohay is the president of AutoFlight. AutoFlight is as close as it gets in the eVTOL world to a global company: founded and headquartered in China, where it has its manufacturing facility, its design and development team and some of its major investors are located in Germany and its operational testing grounds in the California. Although, …
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009: Customer Success First with Dan Istvan
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Welcome to the next step of the SDS2 and ALLPLAN merger: customer success. Sit down with Dan Istvan, VP Americas, and Michelle McCarthy, Regional Manager Americas, as they discuss their plans to improve customer success and share simple tips and tricks in SDS2 to streamline your workflows and make your life easier every day. Learn the ways SDS2 is …
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Hemant Mistry, our guest today, is the director of energy transition at the world’s top airline industry organisation, IATA, which gathers nearly 300 airlines from all over the world. With Hemant we review the strategy of priorities that IATA has set for its members and the industry’s position in matters such as the sustainable fuel mandates being …
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Ivor von Dartel left the comfort and security of a corporate job at Airbus to develop an all-electric battery-powered aircraft. Munich-based Vaeridion is one of the most promising players in the emerging field of electric aviation. The 9-seater, 500km-range electric aircraft that Ivor’s team is working on is designed to shuttle travellers, carbon-f…
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007: WIC Week Special: Girls FRICKin Rule with Baily Frick
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On this episode, we’re celebrating Women in Construction Week by talking to Baily Frick, steel detailer/modeler for KMA Steel. Nobody puts Baily Frick in a corner. She knows her stuff and isn’t afraid to speak up, as she did on stage at SDS2 Summit in San Antonio last fall. Hear how she got started in steel detailing, how SDS2 has influenced her jo…
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008: WIC Week Special: Stomping out Stereotypes of Women in Construction with Chloe Osorio
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Step into a day in the life of a civil engineer, Chloe Osorio. Chloe works in the power industry, with a current focus on renewable energy projects. She is passionate about the value of social media and uses it as a tool to work to break stereotypes of women in STEM. She is a girlie girl who steps from heels to steel toed boots into construction mo…
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006: Building the future with Senior VP of Product & Strategy Eduardo Lazzarotto
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Get to know Eduardo Lazzarotto, Senior Vice President of Product & Strategy, (a shining star with impressive experience from the recent Allplan and SDS2 merger) and how he plans to continue to grow Allplan's diverse portfolio in the USA and around the world. David and Eduardo talk building better with future software trends, innovation in the AEC i…
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Gregory Davis heads one of the most talked-about startups of the electric aviation era. In fact, Eviation was already cool when almost no one was talking about electric aircraft and aviation sustainability. The super sleek lines of its Alice commuter aircraft are due to the fact that this truly clean-sheet aircraft has been designed around the batt…
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