Best Rahul Faria Podcasts (2024)

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#45 Workworking Design & Implementation feat. Justin Somers (Woodrow Designs) 24:51

2+ y ago24:51

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...By Rahul Faria

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#44 Embodied Carbon feat. Diana Smiciklas (Perkins & Will) 39:05

2+ y ago39:05

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This week on the Build Our Future Podcast, we talk all things sustainability with our guest, Diana Smiciklas. Diana Smiciklas is a sustainability advisor who has been working with architectural firm Perkins & Will for the last 3 years. Diana diligently develops and implements strategies for high-performance and sustainable design while also focusin…

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#43 Operations Tracking Technology feat. Leeroy Beeby (Level) 21:44

2+ y ago21:44

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Join us on this weeks episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, where Rahul chats with returning guest Leeroy Beeby, the COO and Co-Founder of Level. Leeroy’s mission with Level is to assist small and medium sized contractors with the tech tools that their businesses need to grow. Since his last appearance on the Build Our Future Podcast, he has exp…

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#42 Clear & Efficient Communications feat. Yves Frinault (Fieldwire) 33:53

3y ago33:53

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Join us on this weeks episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, where Rahul chats with Yves Frinault, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fieldwire. Fieldwire is an end-to-end jobsite software solution for the construction industry. Used on more than 800,000 projects worldwide, Fieldwire has saved its users millions of dollars by powering clear and eff…

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#41 Adapting to New Technology feat. Stacia Van Zetten (Exact Technology) 24:40

3y ago24:40

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Join us on this week's episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, where Rahul chats with Stacia Van Zetten, the CSO of EXACT Technology. EXACT Technology is a company that creates data-driven solutions for precast, infrastructure and high-rise construction. Constructors of all types use monitoring data from their hardware and software to build their …

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#40 Sustainable Design & Architecture feat. Jessie Smith & Darryl Hood 29:12

3y ago29:12

29:12

In this week's episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, host Rahul Faria is joined by Jessie Smith and Darryl Hood, Principals from CSV Architects. CSV Architects is an Ottawa-based architectural practice focused on the sustainable design of institutional, commercial, and multi-unit residential projects. Its mission is to create sustainable communi…

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#39 Workforce Management in the Construction Industry feat. Mallorie Brodie 27:59

3y ago27:59

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In this week's episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, host Rahul Faria is joined by returning guest, Mallorie Brodie. Mallorie Brodie is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bridgit. Bridgit provides software solutions for simplifying workforce management within the construction industry. They offer two solutions to construction companies – Bridgit Field, w…

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#38 Innovating Flooring feat. Jack Aspenson 31:17

3y ago31:17

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In this week's episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, host Rahul Faria is joined by Jack Aspenson. Jack Aspenson is the CEO and President of S3 Surface Solutions. S3 Surface Solutions specialize in high-performance epoxy coatings, moisture barrier solutions, and microbial resistant additives – providing their services to clients across a range of…

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#37 Payments Made Easy feat. Matthew Smith 31:49

3y ago31:49

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In this week's episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, Rahul is joined by Matthew Smith, to discuss the changes and innovation of online business payments for construction company owners. Matthew Smith is the co-founder and CEO of MazumaGo. MazumaGo, which launched in 2018, is a digital payment service for business transactions, with the goal of b…

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#36 Hospitality, Interior Design, & Collaboration with Karl Travis (Hager) 1:05:07

3y ago1:05:07

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In this episode of Build Our Future Podcast, Rahul is joined by Karl Travis, to discuss the role that interior design plays in the construction industry. Karl Travis is a partner and senior interior designer at Hagar Design International Inc. He specializes in the interior design of restaurants and hospitality premises. Since launching in 1984, Hag…

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#35 Empowering Women On Their Construction Careers feat. Nour Hachem-Fawaz 51:21

3y ago51:21

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In this episode of Build Our Future Podcast, Rahul is joined by Nour Hachem-Fawaz, to discuss why it is important to educate and inspire young people to pursue careers that society has discouraged them from, and the significance of diversity in the workforce. Nour Hachem-Fawaz is a workforce advisor, mentor and influencer, who in 2014 set out on a …

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#34 Crosspod with The Productive Designer Podcast feat. Crystal Collinson (Crystal Collinson Interiors) 30:18

3y ago30:18

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On this episode, we get Crystal Collinson in the chair - this time on the opposite side. She has been a part of the Interior Design industry for years, and has launched her very own podcast focusing on that industry.By Rahul Faria

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#33 - Matching Skilled Workers to Your Project feat. John Reid (Faber) 26:48

3+ y ago26:48

26:48

Ever wanted to find actual skilled trades to match your task description, instead of wondering what experience and level of skill a worker will have once they show up on the jobsite? John Reid from Faber joins us to talk about their online platform, and their services on how they are making the process easy and comfortable to ensure your project is…

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#32 Automation for Unit Price Contracts feat. Sean Ciampaglia (Contract Complete) 23:14

3+ y ago23:14

23:14

Ever wonder why the contract process hasn't been automated as of yet? Sean joins the show to discuss the importance of automation these contracts, especially when it comes to Site Servicing, Landscaping and general site work. The process is simple to use, with changes and workflow through the consultants, keeping all parties in the loop!…

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#31 Overdeliver on Project Closeouts feat. Caleb Taylor (Buildr) 24:03

3+ y ago24:03

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That end of project paperwork... the coordination and follow up with #Suppliers and #Subtrades to get their warranty information, as-built drawings and the rest of the close out documents. Timely? Frustrating? Listen to Caleb Taylor from Buildr - they have created a process to streamline and yet, overdeliver on all your #projectcloseout needs!…

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#30 Meeting of the Pods feat. Vince Versace (The Construction Record) 50:30

3+ y ago50:30

50:30

Our first crosspod! What a great conversation with Vince Versace, host of The Construction Record that is part of the Daily Commercial news. We discuss our passions for our shows, talk all things what was in Construction in 2020 & what we have to look forward to. Nothing is left off the table - from racism in the workplace, COVID, vaccines, diversi…

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#29 Acoustical Engineering: Creating Your Place of Zen feat. Ian Bonsma (HGC Engineering) 28:05

3+ y ago28:05

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Acoustic engineers keep libraries quiet and ensure that your home is peaceful. Today we speak with HGC Engineering Senior Associate Ian Bonsma about the world of acoustic engineering. After introducing Ian and touching on his professional background we explore the role that acoustic engineers play in designing quieter spaces. Ian then shares insigh…

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#28 Modernizing Controls Using 3D Frabrication feat. Mahdi Sharif (Glove Systems) 29:26

3+ y ago29:26

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Manual measurement tools result in six billion dollars of rework every year. Today Madhi Sharif, Co-Founder and SVP of Engineering at Glove Systems, joins us to talk about how his platform is solving this problem. Glove Systems offers 3D scanning software designed to visualize a design in 3D, allowing its users to check if parts will fit on site, m…

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#27 Optimizing Project Collaborations feat. JT Grindheim (FONN) 28:16

3+ y ago28:16

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There are so many moving parts in a construction project, and things can quickly descend into chaos if all the different teams are not on the same page. JT Grindheim understands this, which is why he built Fonn, his tech solution for efficient construction collaboration, and today we have him on the show to tell us all about it! JT worked in Projec…

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#26 Optimizing Progress Reports Through SMS feat. Ashley Kielbratowski (Harbr) 22:52

3+ y ago22:52

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If you don’t have good systems in place to streamline progress reports, they are often out of date by the time they get completed. Ashley Kielbratowski joins us today to talk about how she is helping solve this problem with the help of an unlikely technology – text messaging. Ashley is Co-Founder and GCO at Harbr which allows teams to handle commun…

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#25 For the Love of Construction - This is My Journey feat. Rahul Faria (Build Our Future Podcast & One Oak Construction) 37:07

3+ y ago37:07

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Your host, Rahul Faria, sits in the chair next week to share his background, where he started in the industry & why he started the Build Our Future Podcast. We will have a special guest taking over the show to dive into all things construction - past, present & future.By Rahul Faria

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#24 WELL Built Homes For Our Senses feat. Ian MacFayden (Hummingbird Hill Homes) 43:37

4y ago43:37

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The health of our bodies and the environment depends on us changing the way we build and standards like Passive House, WELL, and LEED are at the forefront of this shift. Ian MacFayden joins us today to speak about how he is incorporating wellness standards like these into the residential side of construction. Ian is a carpenter and certified Passiv…

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#23 - Passive Houses feat. Andrew Peel (Peel Passive House Consulting) 32:24

4y ago32:24

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The roadblocks in the way of building passive houses are slowly clearing, and with all the benefits these energy-efficient homes provide, who would not want one? Today we talk about this amazing trend that has been growing for decades with Andrew Peel, Founder and Director of Peel Passive House Consulting. Andrew starts by giving us a bit of backgr…

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#22 - Building Muskok & Working in Rural Areas feat. Jon Morton (Greystone Project Management) 31:03

4y ago31:03

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Muskoka is known for its distinctive timber cottage architecture and if you take a drive through the region, many of the developments you’ll see were built by Greystone Construction. Today’s guest is Jon Morton from Greystone, and he joins us to talk about what it is like contributing in such a significant way to development in Muskoka, getting int…

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#21 Sustainable Construction with Circular Economics feat. Professor Carl Hass (University of Waterloo) 46:32

4y ago46:32

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We will see a lot more prefabrication, modularization, and other signs of the move toward a more circular economy in construction in the next decade. Here to speak about his research and share his thoughts on circular economics and adaptive reuse in construction is Professor Carl Haas from the University of Waterloo. Professor Haas starts by giving…

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#20 - Smart Homes & Home Automation feat. Dan Robinson (Dan Robinson CM) 33:42

4y ago33:42

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Smart home technology and the idea of integrated and automated residential spaces have been burgeoning possibilities in recent years. For now, the advancements have mostly been reserved for higher-end home and construction projects, something that, our guest, Dan Robinson, hopes to open up. Dan Robinson Construction Management is Dan's company and …

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#19 - Living in Place feat. Linda Kafa (LiveABLE) 47:29

4y ago47:29

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At the end of the day, everything begins in the home, so why not make it the best possible place it can be? Today, we talk about home modification and the Living in Place movement with Linda Kafka, founder of the Living in Place Institute, where she helps industry leaders work together to improve designs and products in every home. We kick things o…

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#18 - Residential Project Management Solutions feat. Leeroy Beeby (Level) 30:29

4y ago30:29

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Today’s guest is Leeroy Beeby, Co-Founder of Level, an activity-based time tracking tool that focuses on helping business owners understand the market value of their employees. Leeroy starts by sharing about his background in finance and how he met his partner Riley O’Brien before diving into Level’s evolution from being a photo management app to w…

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#17 - Efficiency & Cash Confidence in the Home Improvement Process feat. Jonathan Christensen (Bidmii) 35:33

4y ago35:33

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The process of renovating a house has well-known pain points on the side of the contractor as well as the homeowner. For homeowners, the legwork for finding a trustworthy contractor is significant, and so is the risk of losing their deposit. Contractors, on the other hand, end up handing out endless amounts of quotes while never actually landing th…

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#16 - Large Scale Design Freedom with 3D Printing feat. Mitch Lewandowski (Branch Technology) 38:07

4y ago38:07

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Today’s guest is Mitch Lewandowski, Chief Commercial Officer at Branch Technology, a prefabrication and technology company that specializes in large-scale 3D printing. Branch Technology offers a patented 3D printing process called Cellular Fabrication. This unique printing method allows material to solidify in open space, creating a matrix of polym…

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#15 - Data Driven Sustainability feat. Brittany Harris (QualisFlow) 28:31

4y ago28:31

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Today on the show we have Brittany Harris, CEO of Qualis Flow, here to talk about what data science can bring to construction as far as achieving greater sustainability. Qualis Flow is an environmental management platform that holistically tracks, monitors, and predicts the environmental risk of construction projects. Brittany gives listeners an id…

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#14 - Construction Logistics: Perfecting The Last Mile feat. Andrew Travis (Onfleet) 38:22

4y ago38:22

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Onfleet is a San Francisco-based technology company specializing in logistics management software and route optimization for businesses offering last-mile delivery. Today, we were fortunate to have Andrew Travis, VP of Sales and Customer Success at Onfleet, join us on the show to tell us more about this amazing product. Our exchange with Andrew cov…

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#13 The Hybrid Office Solution - The Live Work Space feat. Danny Tseng (Syllable) 40:16

4y ago40:16

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The pandemic has caused a dramatic increase in work from home arrangements, but does this mean offices as we know them are dead? We invited Danny Tseng from Toronto based design and architecture practice Syllable onto the show to share his thoughts on the matter. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of the office, the pros and cons of worki…

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#12 Upcycling Air Pollution to Create Construction Products feat. Tejas Sindal (Carbon Craft Design) 39:44

4y ago39:44

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While air pollution is a major concern for humanity right now, it also presents us with a great opportunity to be up-cycled into sustainable products. We are joined today by Tejas Sidnal, CEO of Carbon Craft Design, a consultancy and research firm focusing on addressing climate change by manufacturing tiles out of carbon! We talk about the principl…

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#11 The Focus of Millennials & Gen Z with their Careers in Construction feat. Rob Ellis (MySafeWork) 54:01

4y ago54:01

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Despite the many benefits that come with working in construction, it is increasingly difficult to get young people to enter the industry. Rob Ellis, today’s guest, joins us to talk about why this is the case, along with safety, and the industry more generally. As the President of MySafeWork, a non-profit that prevents vulnerable workers from gettin…

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#10 Systemize Your Business feat. Bryan Kaplan (Construction Consulting) 39:10

4y ago39:10

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Bryan Kaplan joins us to talk about the importance of having systemized processes for your residential construction business. Bryan specializes in the residential sector, mainly catering to residential contractors, and with his 20 years’ experience in the industry, he consults contractors on implementing effective systems to streamline their work. …

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#9 Workforce Management Solutions feat. Mallorie Brodie (Bridgit) 34:15

4y ago34:15

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Today we we get into the workforce management platform Bridgit with its CEO and co-founder, Mallorie Brodie! Bridgit offers two solutions to construction companies – Bridgit Field, an app for punchless management and issue tracking on job sites, and Bridgit Bench which optimizes workforce planning. Mallorie takes us through the goals at Bridgit and…

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#8 The Evolution of Construction Software featuring Mauricio Barberi (CMiC) 44:52

4y ago44:52

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Technology presents construction firms with an amazing framework for scaling and today we speak to Mauricio Barberi, Chief Marketing Officer at CMiC about its massive contribution in this regard! CMiC is an intelligent construction software platform offering an integrated suite of best-in-class applications for handling back-office and field operat…

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#7 Digitizing the Built World with BIM Technology feat. Albert Mansour (Planit Measuring) 41:56

4y ago41:56

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BIM is the future in our industry - knowing the ground truth of an existing space is essential to mitigate and eliminate risks on a project. We talk the many different applications for BIM - be it compliance driven, real time insights into a space and the many post hand off benefits. Albert dives into how small businesses can use this technology in…

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#6 Workflow Design Tech feat. Siddharth Peters (Love That Design) 38:09

4y ago38:09

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Cloud-based workflow platforms have been gaining considerable market share in the construction world, but there seems to be a gap including a key aspect - Design. Be it, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering - Siddharth takes us on Love That Design's journey to filling that gap with the challenges facing start ups, where this concept started f…

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#5 The Future of Interior Design? Talking Spatial Design feat. Hemen Modi (Design TWG) 40:26

4y ago40:26

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A new concept? Or an older, more refined & rebranding one? Spatial Design is being dubbed as relatively new conceptual design discipline - we talk all things design related with this and how Hemen has incorporated the concept into his workflow at DesignTWG with his 5 D's - Discover, Define, Design, Develop and Deploy. Reach Hemen or his design team…

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#4 What is Sustainable Design & Construction feat. Paul Dowsett (Sustainable) 57:08

4y ago57:08

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So fascinated by this conversation with Paul - we dispelled so many myths when it comes to Sustainable Design & Construction. His journey that became such a passion for our world and how he has implemented these simple, yet not so known concepts, in our industry is really a game changer. Check Paul out at www.pauldowsett.com and his work on the arc…

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#3 The Evolution of Site Security with Carlo Di Leo (Spotter Security) 51:13

4y ago51:13

51:13

Carlo shares his journey on the evolution of Spotter Security - the importance of theft prevention, providing due diligence with safety issues and yes - the new supposed "Covid-19" camera detectors and their actual validity. Small & large construction firms can definitely have a use for these system, and if you want to know more contact Carlo at ca…

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#2 Trade Skills & Tiny Homes feat. Sean Ticknor (Big Skills Tiny Homes) 44:06

4y ago44:06

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Today’s inspiring guest is Sean Ticknor, founder of Big Skills Tiny Homes, a not for profit organization based in California that teaches trade skills to high school students with the hopes of sparking an interest in them. We discuss Sean’s teaching methods and what building a tiny house entails, the great but under-recognized career path offered t…

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#1 Meeting a Changing Industry Head-On with John Mollenhauer, CEO (Toronto Construction Association) 54:13

4y ago54:13

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Welcome to the first episode of the Build our Future Podcast, a window into the past, present, and future of the construction industry! We are excited to launch this show with John Mollenhauer, President and CEO of the Toronto Construction Association, where we learn about their goals, achievements, and their view of what the future holds! The Toro…

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