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Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction

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Join the innovation adventure that spotlights MEP and the construction industry – advancements in technology, distinctive perspectives, the soft skills required for successful digital transformation, and stories about the problem-solving mindset that continues to shape this great industry and propel it forward. The Bridging the Gap Podcast gives voice to the incredible things happening in and around construction while championing the fact that this is a great industry to be in. The host, Todd

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39:28

AI in Construction: Adapt Now or Fall Behind

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2026/04/16

AI is already changing construction. The real question is whether your company is keeping up or quietly falling behind.In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Shel Waggener, Chief Customer Officer at Lumber and former construction company president, to break down what AI adoption actually looks like inside a contractor’s business today. This is not a future-focused conversation. It is a practical look at how AI is already showing up in the back office, in the field, and

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38:35

Humanity Under Pressure: Leading with Humility in...

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2026/04/08

What does leadership look like when things go wrong?In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt welcomes back Ed DeAngelis, CEO and Founder of EDA Contractors, for a powerful follow-up conversation on Humanity as a Strategy. One year later, the focus shifts from philosophy to reality. What happens when leadership is tested under pressure? Ed shares how leading with humility, empathy, and emotional intelligence creates stronger teams, better decisions, and more resilient organizations. From

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22:32

Prefab, Unfiltered | Scaling Drywall Prefabrication...

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2026/04/01

Drywall prefabrication is still in its growth phase.In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Kiryl Turbal to explore how drywall prefab can scale through tighter BIM workflows, better coordination, and a value stream mindset. While electrical and mechanical trades have matured in prefabrication, drywall remains an evolving space. Success depends on treating prefab operations as strategic value streams, aligning design and field

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25:50

Prefab, Unfiltered | Automation, AI & Robotics in...

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2026/03/25

Automation is not hype. It is strategy.In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Ivan Yrupailla to explore how automation, AI, robotics, and structured systems are reshaping prefabrication operations. As contractors push more work into controlled shop environments, success depends on more than software. It requires disciplined inventory control, defined production logic, supply chain visibility, and clear process design. Without

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31:22

Prefab, Unfiltered | From Construction to...

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2026/03/18

Building components in a warehouse does not automatically make you a manufacturer.In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Jon Benson to explore what it truly means to transition from traditional construction to productized manufacturing in modular construction and prefabrication. As industrialized construction matures, the conversation is shifting from “offsite construction” to serialization, guardrails, and repeatable systems

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32:58

Prefab, Unfiltered | Scaling Prefabrication from One...

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2026/03/11

Prefabrication does not scale by accident. It scales through leadership, systems, and alignment.In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Steve Rose to explore what it really takes to grow prefabrication from a single fabrication shop into a regional operation. As owners push for faster project delivery in data centers and mission-critical construction, contractors are being asked to scale prefabrication at an accelerated pace. But

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25:52

Prefab, Unfiltered | Why Prefabrication Fails Without...

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2026/03/06

Prefabrication does not fail because of technology. It fails because of systems and culture.In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Jim Wallner to explore what it really takes to scale prefabrication inside an electrical contractor. Moving work into a shop is not the same as building a manufacturing operation. Scaling prefab requires systems, realistic goals, inventory discipline, and field trust. Without those foundations, even

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31:12

Prefab, Unfiltered | Building Trust Between BIM,...

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2026/03/04

BIM does not fail because of software. It fails when the field does not trust it.In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Max Morgan and Matt Goshon to explore how BIM, VDC, and prefabrication connect to real jobsite execution. As data center construction accelerates and modular construction strategies scale, digital workflows must translate into buildable outcomes. That requires early collaboration, clear communication, and a

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28:47

Redefining the Mold in Construction | Women in...

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2026/03/02

In celebration of Women in Construction Week, this episode explores how the construction industry is evolving, technically, culturally, and professionally.Concrete is often misunderstood as simple. In reality, it is chemistry, data, performance modeling, and long-term durability engineering. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the science behind the material that quite literally shapes our world and highlights the next generation of technical leadership helping move the industry

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33:42

Prefab, Unfiltered | Making BIM Buildable in...

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2026/02/27

BIM is powerful. But a model that cannot be built creates downstream friction.In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Jared Sutliff to explore the gap between BIM, VDC, prefabrication, and field execution. As data center construction accelerates and AI reshapes workflows, the pressure to make prefabrication repeatable and scalable is increasing. But success depends on more than modeling sophistication. It requires

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27:07

Prefab, Unfiltered | Prefabrication in Life Sciences,...

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2026/02/25

Prefabrication works differently in highly regulated environments.In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with David O’Connell to explore how prefabrication, modular construction, and industrialized strategies perform inside life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and cleanroom construction. When time to market can mean tens of millions of dollars per day, construction strategy becomes a business-critical decision. But in

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31:00

Prefab, Unfiltered | Why Owners Choose Certainty Over...

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2026/02/20

Prefabrication is no longer a technology conversation. It is an owner conversation.In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Emily Mills Marineau to explore how owners evaluate prefab, modular construction, and offsite strategies through the lens of risk-adjusted return. The biggest misconception in prefabrication is that the value is simply cost savings. In reality, owners prioritize certainty, schedule predictability, and reduced

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31:00

Prefab, Unfiltered | The Execution Era of Prefabrication

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2026/02/18

Prefabrication has moved beyond proof of concept. In this kickoff episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt explores what it really means to enter the execution era of prefab. The debate is no longer about whether prefabrication or modular construction works. It’s about scale, repeatability, and partnership. From data centers driving massive MEP prefabrication growth to owners rethinking procurement and risk models, the industry is shifting from

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Prefab, Unfiltered | The Execution Era Begins (Series...

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2026/02/16

Prefab, Unfiltered | The Execution Era Begins (Series Preview)Prefabrication is entering its execution era. Recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, this special Bridging the Gap series explores what’s actually working in prefab, modular construction, and offsite construction and what still needs to change to scale successfully. In Prefab, Unfiltered, host Todd Weyandt sits down with owners, VDC leaders, fabrication experts, and construction executives to discuss the real state of prefabrication

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36:28

From Vision to Value: Autodesk AI, Connected...

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2026/02/11

Join Hari Sunderraj and Rachel Tuller for a candid conversation on how Autodesk is advancing AI, automation, and connected construction—and what those investments mean for the future of the AECO industry.Recorded during Graitec Innovate2Build, this episode explores how Autodesk is shifting from point solutions to a platform-driven approach—and why culture, data, and ecosystem thinking are critical to making that shift successful. From the power of integrated platforms to the evolving role of

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37:44

Proactive by Design: How AI Is Reshaping AEC Workflows

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2026/01/21

Being proactive in AEC has always been the goal but until now, it’s been hard to achieve at scale. In this episode of Bridging the Gap, host Todd Weyandt is joined by David Spergel of Graitec to explore how AI is reshaping workflows to help project teams anticipate risk, surface intent earlier, and make better decisions across the project lifecycle.The conversation dives into how shared project artifacts, like drawings and PDFs, are evolving into intelligent layers that connect design teams,

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35:25

Systematizing Prefab: Building Repeatable, Digitally...

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2026/01/14

Prefabrication only reaches its full potential when it’s treated as a system, not a shortcut. In this episode of Bridging the Gap, we explore what it really takes to scale prefab beyond one-off projects and into a repeatable delivery model. The discussion dives into how standardization can unlock flexibility, why prefab strategy must be defined early, and how digital tools like BIM, automation, and emerging AI capabilities can enable more predictable outcomes. We also unpack one of the biggest

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32:23

Turning Construction Data Into Safer Decisions

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2026/01/07

How can AI actually help construction teams make better decisions (without adding complexity or losing the human element)?In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Shelley Copsey, CEO of FYLD, to explore how AI-driven insights are transforming safety and decision-making in construction. Shelley shares how FYLD helps teams move beyond lagging indicators and manual reporting by turning frontline data into actionable intelligence, right when it matters most. The conversation

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5:55

What Construction Taught Us in 2025 and Why 2026 Will...

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2025/12/30

As we wrap up 2025, Todd Weyandt takes a step back to reflect on what this year really taught the construction industry beyond the buzzwords. From the shift away from tech hype toward real-world application, to why culture and leadership matter more than ever, this solo episode connects the dots between the lessons of 2025 and the trends shaping 2026.If you’re wondering what’s coming next and why it matters...this episode is for you. More Resources Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a

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34:06

When Technology Gets Out of the Way: Reigniting...

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2025/12/17

Technology was supposed to make construction faster, smarter, and more efficient but in many cases, it’s added friction instead of removing it. In this episode, we explore how the right technology, paired with the right culture, can eliminate inefficiencies and unlock real innovation across construction businesses.The conversation dives into why technology should exist to serve people, not the other way around, and how contractors can rethink adoption to focus on problem-solving, creativity, and

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