Best Faia Gabl Media Podcasts (2024)

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Season 2 Wrap-up 1:01:05

1+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Thank you for joining us for this season of Build Smart! In this bonus wrap-up episode, Mark and Patrick have a candid conversation discussing this season, additional insights that we weren’t able to get to, and so much more! Make sure you stay subscribed to be the first to hear about season three of Build Smart! Thank you to our Sponsors: Monograp…

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10: Design Takes Center Stage | Liberating the Architect 54:47

1+ y ago54:47

54:47

In this season, Patrick has, in great detail, analyzed each aspect of the building industry – design, construction, operation, maintenance, and collaboration – discussing the challenges that we face, illuminating how those challenges arose, and ultimately outlining how adoption and investment in technology can help us overcome them. Patrick has als…

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Richard Petrie Tribute 20:43

1+ y ago20:43

20:43

Richard Petrie 1959-2022 | CEO, buildingSMART International Richard’s substantial career focused on performance improvement challenges for clients or contractors involved in the procurement and operation of high value physical assets. Richard’s industry sector experience was grounded in main stream engineering & construction contracting and as a co…

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09: The UK Challenge | buildingSMART Grows UP 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

44:20

At this point in the story of buildingSMART International, the group that started as a private consortium in 1994 – behind the support of Autodesk – has become an independent international team, making solid contributions to the technological evolution of the building industry. However, something was lacking. In today’s episode, Patrick shares the …

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08: The True Value of Design | BIM BAM BOOM 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

30:32

If you’ve been following along with Patrick, you know his Effort Curve presentation, which came to be known as the “MacLeamy Curve.” But, have you heard of his BIM BAM BOOM talk? In today’s episode, Patrick shares his concept of “BIM BAM BOOM” to highlight the true value of design. He breaks down the total cost of a building - design, construction,…

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07: Our Shared BIM Future | Like Our Mothers Taught Us 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

25:51

In this episode, Patrick discusses today's processes and typical use of BIM. He highlights the limitations of these processes, proposes a new way to think about BIM, and explores some advantages in store for the industry if it shifts its approach. Thank you to our Sponsors: Monograph Monograph is the cloud-based practice operations solution built f…

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06: My Contractor Friend | Shared Risk and Shared Reward 35:12

1+ y ago35:12

35:12

In this episode, Patrick highlights the addition of Kajima Corporation, one of the oldest and largest construction companies in Japan, to buildingSMART's chapters, their increased participation, and contributions to the organization as a contractor. He also explores the relationship of designers and builders - their separation, the need to collabor…

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05: The IFC Standard | Coordination Solution 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

51:29

In this episode, Patrick details the nuances of their coordination solution and its development. If you recall, the 12-company consortium was left with audacious goals, but far less influence and very little funding. It was time to sell the concept globally, and find ways to expand. This episode also features conversations with several key contribu…

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04: Coordination Solution | buildingSMART and openBIM 38:15

2y ago38:15

38:15

So far this season, Patrick has outlined the challenges that we are facing in the building industry. In this episode, the conversation turns to solutions, and Patrick shares insight into the early days of buildingSMART International's inception. This episode also features conversations with Ian Howell and Ken Harold, two key contributors the the la…

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03: From Drawings to BIM | The Communication Challenge 22:29

2y ago22:29

22:29

One key revelation from the previous episode is that complexity and conflict have overwhelmed communication in the building industry. In this episode, Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, dives a bit deeper to break down how our communication techniques have evolved, why, and for who. However, even with the technological advancements, the industry issues have y…

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02: The Three C's | How We Lost Our Way 31:20

2y ago31:20

31:20

In this episode, Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, shares the three major issues - complexity, conflict, and communication - that he sees plague the building industry. He provides context on how we got here, which sheds light on why buildingSMART International would eventually come into existence. Patrick shares his lessons for listeners to take away from th…

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01: Introduction | Big Problems, Bold Solutions 27:06

2y ago27:06

27:06

Hosts, Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB and Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, return for season two of BUILD SMART! Patrick, former CEO of the International architecture firm, HOK, has been repurposed. Now as the Chairman of buildingSMART International, Patrick will outline a new strategy for the building industry. In this episode, Mark and Patrick discuss what se…

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00: Build Smart. Season 2 Trailer 9:06

2y ago9:06

9:06

BUILD SMART is a narrative podcast that features Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, architect, and former CEO of global firm HOK. With host Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB, MacLeamy shares stories and lessons from his time in the building industry. In season one, Patrick shared insights from his 50-year career, rising from an HOK junior designer to the company CEO…

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14: Dreams 48:16

3y ago48:16

48:16

This is it!...the culmination of season one of Build Smart, where Patrick has shared his story and the lessons he has learned over his 50-year career with HOK, from junior designer to CEO! Overcoming financial struggles, HOK has climbed each level of Patrick’s pyramid strategy – strong board of directors, great operations, and true collaboration – …

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13: Buying Our Freedom 43:27

3y ago43:27

43:27

Under Patrick’s leadership, HOK is the process of turning around the business of the firm. In today’s episode, HOK is now in a position to buy back their freedom. Patrick details the steps he took to finally address each of the three crises that threatened the firms existence. Carl Galioto, President of HOK, managing principal of the New York and P…

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12: Reclaiming Company Culture 49:58

3y ago49:58

49:58

After revitalizing upper management and improving operations, Patrick set his sights on reclaiming the company culture that HOK once had. In this episode, he discusses improving communication, company stock as a unifier, leadership groups, team building experiences, and leadership bonus programs. Riccardo Mascia, Managing Principal in HOK’s Chicago…

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11: The Effort Curve 36:05

3y ago36:05

36:05

In the midst of executing his strategy for recovery, Patrick is summoned away to answer a critical question about the profession, which leads him to a great discovery about how to improve it. In this episode, Patrick explains the origin of and philosophy behind “the Effort Curve,” later known as “the MacLeamy Curve,” which grew to have a significan…

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10: Turning Strategy into Reality 57:38

3y ago57:38

57:38

We are now on the heels of what was probably the pinnacle of danger for HOK as a business. Patrick was able to buy some time to develop a strategy to solve the problem, but quickly found himself thrusted further into the storm… now into the role of CEO! In today’s episode, Patrick, with the full responsibility of leading the firm out of a Triple cr…

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09: Triple Crises 35:37

3y ago35:37

35:37

After taking on a firmwide role, Patrick begins to shoulder more and more of the leadership load. In this episode, earlier seeds of trouble have blossomed into a full crisis, in fact, triple crises for HOK… Bill Valentine, former President of HOK, and Bob Pratzel, former CFO of HOK, share their perspectives on this period of crisis. Patrick shares …

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08: A Firmwide Role 47:50

3y ago47:50

47:50

In this episode, we pick up with Patrick’s story as he is promoted to a firmwide role, he shares his simple financial metrics, and discusses the adoption of new technologies. Bob Pratzel, former CFO of HOK, also provides additional insight into the implementation of Patrick's simple financial metrics and rules. Patrick shares his lessons for listen…

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07: Shopping Spree 31:31

3y ago31:31

31:31

With a big pot of money from their investor, HOK goes on a shopping spree. In this episode, Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA highlights examples of HOK’s expansion, he expands on his thoughts and examples of growth strategies for a firm, and shares how things began to unravel for the firm. Patrick shares his lessons for listeners to take away from this episo…

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06: Bringing in an Investor 48:47

3y ago48:47

48:47

In this episode, Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA discusses the introduction of investors into HOK, and he touches on the right and wrong ways to grow your firm. Patrick is also joined by Bob Pratzel, former CFO of HOK, who shares some of his financial concepts and his perspective as the CFO of the firm during this period of rapid growth and transition. Bill…

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05: Seeds of Trouble 38:11

3y ago38:11

38:11

In this episode, Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA highlights a period of rapid growth and transition at HOK. He discusses the challenges, growing pains, and decisions that planted seeds of trouble. Patrick also explains how the founders prepared for succession, the unexpected loss of a founder, evolution of HOK office structure, and the international expansi…

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04: Learning About Leadership 1:03:45

3y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

In this episode, firm leaders and young people in the profession will particularly want to listen in as Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA shares stories of the early career experiences that led to his growth and shaped him as a leader at HOK. Bill Valentine, FAIA and former CEO of HOK, joins Patrick to chat about their time together in the firm and Bill share…

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03: A New Kind of Architecture Firm 58:31

3y ago58:31

58:31

In this episode, Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA tells the story of the founding of HOK and highlights founders, Gyo Obata and George Kassabaum. Kiku Obata, daughter of Gyo Obata, and President of Kiku Obata & Company, joins Patrick to share stories of her family and additional insight into her father. Patrick shares his lessons for listeners to take away f…

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02: Origin of the Depression-Proof Firm 27:29

3+ y ago27:29

27:29

Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA and former CEO of HOK is joined by the current Chairman and CEO of HOK, Bill Hellmuth, to highlight Bill's uncle and founder of HOK, George Hellmuth. Patrick shares George's origin story, his approach to the architecture profession, and his principles for a depression-proof firm. Bill provides additional insight on George's p…

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01: Coming to HOK 40:24

3+ y ago40:24

40:24

Hosted by Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB, former CEO Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, introduces BUILD SMART as they explore Patrick's inspirations for his book, Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm, and the creation of this podcast series. This episode highlights Patrick's introduction to architecture, how he found his way to HOK, and what was unique abou…

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Introducing BUILD SMART with Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, former CEO of HOK is coming to Gābl Media 9:36

3+ y ago9:36

9:36

BUILD SMART is a narrative podcast that features Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, architect, and former CEO of global firm HOK. With host Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB, MacLeamy shares stories and lessons from his 50-year career, rising from an HOK junior designer to the company CEO, a tenure that parallels HOK’s growth from 150 employees in St. Louis to a sta…

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BUILD SMART with Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA

Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA // Gābl Media

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Season 2 Wrap-up 1:01:05

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10: Design Takes Center Stage | Liberating the Architect 54:47

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Richard Petrie Tribute 20:43

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09: The UK Challenge | buildingSMART Grows UP 44:20

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08: The True Value of Design | BIM BAM BOOM 30:32

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07: Our Shared BIM Future | Like Our Mothers Taught Us 25:51

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06: My Contractor Friend | Shared Risk and Shared Reward 35:12

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05: The IFC Standard | Coordination Solution 51:29

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04: Coordination Solution | buildingSMART and openBIM 38:15

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03: From Drawings to BIM | The Communication Challenge 22:29

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02: The Three C's | How We Lost Our Way 31:20

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01: Introduction | Big Problems, Bold Solutions 27:06

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00: Build Smart. Season 2 Trailer 9:06

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14: Dreams 48:16

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13: Buying Our Freedom 43:27

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12: Reclaiming Company Culture 49:58

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11: The Effort Curve 36:05

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10: Turning Strategy into Reality 57:38

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09: Triple Crises 35:37

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08: A Firmwide Role 47:50

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07: Shopping Spree 31:31

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06: Bringing in an Investor 48:47

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05: Seeds of Trouble 38:11

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04: Learning About Leadership 1:03:45

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03: A New Kind of Architecture Firm 58:31

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02: Origin of the Depression-Proof Firm 27:29

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01: Coming to HOK 40:24

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Introducing BUILD SMART with Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, former CEO of HOK is coming to Gābl Media 9:36

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