Damien and Jason discuss how to evaluate your skill set and organize your professional development efforts.

Damien and Jason discuss the challenges of managing trade partners and how to build relationships with them. They also provide a framework for what to do when they are underperforming.

This is a classic from the archives, Jason and Damien talk with a listener about their experience with a difficult boss and give their perspective on how to move forward.

Damien and Jason discuss how to gain respect as the new guy in the job site and establish yourself as part of the team. Note: This was a previously released episode inadvertently removed from the line up during integration.

Damien and Jason discuss the state of the industry, the effect of interest rates, and how to prove your worth in a very competitive market.

Damien and Jason discuss not getting ripped off. In classic style they are all over the map but spewing words of wisdom for any aspiring construction manager. I haven't tested the sound , so good luck.

Today on the show Damien and Jason host Lyv Guimond from Lyvwell. Lyv shares some awesome advice and strategies for staying centered and focused. She also explains how to minimize dailey stress and maximize your feeling of empowerment.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason discuss the importance of establishing a daily routine. Daily routines allow you to be consistent and efficient with your time while managing your build cycle. Your most important tasks should be included in your routine, this includes walking the units under construction and schedule maintenance. Quality inspections and communicat…

The construction industry needs you NOW!!! This is a public service announcement to remind you to take action now. The construction industry is booming and needs Construction Managers to manage projects all over the country. It doesn't matter if you are new to the field or a salty old soul, if you want to break in to Construction Management or acce…

Damien and Jason discuss transitioning to new roles and how to add personal development tools to your professional life.Por damienedwardsh2h

This is part two of our latest round table. Damien and Jason discuss how to deal with new building technology, sort of. This was conducted at a brewery so the content tends to reflect that. There is some good content buried in a see of dudes making fun of each other. Enjoy.Por damienedwardsh2h

This is part one of a two part round table. Damien and Jason sat down with some of their buddies that have been in construction for years and asked them "What do you wish you had known when you got started in construction?". The conversation gets a little crude but there is a ton of great information, enjoy.…

Damien talks safety with Michael Zalle, the founder of Yellow Bird. Yellow Bird is an on demand consulting company sorta like Uber for safety and environmental compliance.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason invited some buddies to discuss the material shortages over a few beers. The conversation is riddled with advice for how to deal with the delays. The Problem: We are constantly being notified about delays and shortages of materials from our vendors and suppliers. Production never stopped but manufacturing has slowed or in some case…

Damien and Jason discuss how to brand your self and prepare your resume to take advantage of the current situation. Companies are hiring again and now is the time to jump into construction or a new position.Por damienedwardsh2h

Today Damien and Jason interview Patti Wynkoop. Patti is the Purchasing VP for a national home builder and has over 25 years experience in the business. Her insight into the world of purchasing materials and setting up trade partner contracts is awesome. This is a must listen to for any construction professional. We discuss topics including how to …

Damien and Jason discuss leadership styles and transitioning from a dictatorial style of leadership in the military to civilian leadership styles of today. I also included chapter 7 from the soon to be released Builder Tactics audio book. Enjoy.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason vent about the current state of things and how much they hate wearing masks. They also discuss dynamic scheduling and the need to stay flexible while scheduling production tasks. Stay healthy and safe, we are always thinking about you guys.Por damienedwardsh2h

On this episode Damien interviews Yaron Dycian from Wint Water Intelligence. They discuss the impact of water damage to construction projects and what Wink is doing to help builders prevent catastrophic water damage as well as help preserve the worlds supply of water. Enjoy.Por damienedwardsh2h

Just a quick message from the Construction Management Podcast, If you have down time due the Corona virus let's make the most of it. Take this opportunity to be a builder in your our own life. Build a better relationship with your kids, spouse and extended family. Be a creator, write a book, make a podcast, learn something new. Once all that is don…

Damien and Jason interview Kristyn Burr, Kristyn is the Executive Director and CEO of HomeAid Northern VA. HomeAid connects regional builders and housing industry professionals with non-profits focused on ending homelessness. The theme for this year is to highlight the generosity of builders, developers and trade partners, there is no better exampl…

Damien and Jason go on for what seems like an eternity about checking the weather, knowing your site conditions and just getting things done. They also get into the metrics that construction managers are judge on and the importance of building to them, they are metrics for a reason after all.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason cover a huge range of subjects from safety to trash. The overwhelming message is to be a Construction Manager that owns their job and maintains high standards for the conduct and quality of the trade partners working for them. This one has a little cursing, listener beware. Enjoy.Por damienedwardsh2h

This is part 2 of our interview with Danny Kerr from The Breakthrough academy. Damien and Danny continue their conversation and touch on topics including employee training, on site marketing and Danny provides some wisdom for entrepreneurs on how to be successful in business and in life.Por damienedwardsh2h

This is part 1 in a 2 part interview with Danny Kerr from the Breakthrough Academy. Damien and Danny discuss some of the tools that BTA uses to maximize the success of their clients including financial management, goal setting and recruitment.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason discuss how to plan for new projects to guarantee success, or at least make some money while delivering a quality product.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason interview Mitch Elmore, Vice President of HDS Drywall. The guys discuss the demands placed on drywall and paint contractors and how HDS is able to manage their production schedules as well as the customer service requests from construction managers.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason talk about the health implications of stress and give some advice for how to manage it.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason discuss the importance of trusting our trade partners but also verifying the work they do meets our quality standards is and is completed per your instructions. We also discuss the importance of making sure our instructions are clear and that you are understood when managing trade partners.…

Damien and Jason discuss the importance of setting clear expectations for employees. They discuss daily corrections as well as how to manage annual evaluations and everything in between. This is a must listen to for any manager that wants to elevate the people around them.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason discuss the importance of conducting frame checks immediately after the home is "dried in" and again after your mechanical trades are complete. They also discuss Damien's new blood lust to go hunting.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason discuss ethics on the job. We talk about the role of the construction manager as the leader on the job and how they influence others around them. This is a must listen too for anyone in the building industry.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason discuss Building Science with Matthew Cooper of PEGENV.com. We discuss the thermal envelope, building systems and how the separate components work together to produce high performance homes.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason discuss inspections for critical stages of a construction project and give tips for what to look for and why.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason talk tech through the years in construction, sort of. Their focus is on construction management software programs and what to look for when selecting a program.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason discuss sediment and erosion control AKA Dirt. In this episode the guys break down sediment and erosion control to it's simplest form and explain the importance of keeping dirt and trash in their place.Por damienedwardsh2h

Damien and Jason continue their discussion on job site management. This week they are discussing safety on the job with their guest Jake Edwards. The guys share their experiences about accidents on the job site and discuss what to do in case you have an accident or a visit from OSHA.Por damienedwardsh2h

This podcasts, sponsored by e-Builder and the KLMK Group, talks about the challenges that facility owners need to be weary of when launching a capital program, as well as some of the pitfalls to avoid that will eliminate potential cost overruns, delays, or changes to scopePor Jonathan Antevy

This podcast, part of e-Builder's Knowledge Sharing Initiative, provides insights into Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) concepts, benefits, and applications. The speaker, Chuck Thomsen, has over 35 years of experience in the AEC industry, has published several articles and books through the Construction Management Association of America, and is a …

This podcast focuses on the challenges of enabling an efficient reporting process that provides capital project owners with visibility into key performance indicators.Por Jonathan Antevy

This podcast features Mr. Guillermo Ramos, Director of CIP at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In this interview Mr. Ramos talks about the risks of managing the change process in construction using Excel, and some of the benefits achieved by using an integrated project management system.…

In this podcast, Kip Edwards, VP Design and Construction at Banner Health, shares his expertise on the topic of capital project cost forecasting, and shares some quantifiable benefits achieved through an efficient process.Por Jonathan Antevy