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Construction Brothers

Construction Brothers

Eddie and Tyler Campbell are 6th generation builders who currently own a virtual building and modeling company called ABSI. Each week, Eddie and Tyler will explore ideas both directly and indirectly related to the construction industry. Thanks for listening to the Construction Brothers podcast! Find us wherever you listen!

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37:57

Implications of AI on Construction

Construction Brothers ·

2023/05/17

Everybody’s talking about it, so today we are too. In this episode, we’re exploring the implications of AI for construction. (And yes, we know it's not Friday.) (We touched on this topic in our conversation with Norine Bagate a couple weeks ago. Check out that episode if you missed it.) Tyler shares what he’s read and seen about AI virtual assistants that can identify potential candidate (for podcast guests, for instance) and then write emails customized to each of them. He goes on to discuss

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13:44

Differences In Our Routines | 5 Minute Friday

Construction Brothers ·

2023/05/12

We’re different. Okay, that’s not news. Today we explore the differences in our routines, but then we talk about the value of routine--and the ways in which routines can go too far. Eddie shares about his effort to stay in routine despite the craziness of life. He’ll just get a routine going, and then something throws it off. We talk about emotional/relational withdrawals and deposits. Tyler’s weeks away on work are withdrawals from the family energy levels, so he makes an effort to be truly

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38:33

Heavy Metal Summer Camp (feat. Angie Simon)

Construction Brothers ·

2023/05/10

It's not quite what it sounds like, but it's just as cool. Angie Simon, former CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, joined us last year to talk about baseball analogies that can strengthen your construction game. Today she’s here to talk about an exciting youth-oriented construction-recruiting program that came up in that conversation: the Heavy Metal Summer Experience. (Before we get to the substance of Angie’s visit, we discuss one of the best recent construction-related movies, Lego Movie. If

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8:18

Tyler's Routine | 5 Minute Friday

Construction Brothers ·

2023/05/05

Today Tyler shares with us about his routine. Well, Tyler has a four-year-old and a two-year-old, so "routine" might not be quite the right word. Still, there are some patterns. Two-year-old Hank is an early riser, but Dad needs his coffee, which means that Hank often starts his day with some TV. Then there might be some reading (social media posts count as reading, right?) before helping his wife get the kids out the door. Then it’s time to run–usually a mile or two. Or it could be a longer

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50:51

Paying and Getting Paid: A Lesson in Cash Flow (feat....

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2023/05/03

When Scott Peper is not being overwhelmed with the duties of parenting three daughters, he’s focused on his work as CEO of Mobilization Funding. He also wrote The Big Book of Cash Flow, which aims to help commercial subcontractors and general contractors to navigate the financial aspect of successful projects. Cash flow in the construction world is not like it is in most other businesses. Scott’s focus is helping clients get a grip on the math of it all–capital, expenses, margins, contingencies

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12:00

Eddie's Routine | 5 Minute Friday

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2023/04/28

Today, in the first of a very short series (if two episodes can be called a series), Eddie talks us through the daily pattern that keeps him going. Eddie is a man of routine. You’ll hear about a day that kicks off with a 5:30 alarm and includes a healthy supply of coffee among other things. There are some smoothies in there, as well as some ice cream. (Of course there’s also a collection of thoughtful leadership practices.) We discuss how routines provide momentum and structure for our day–as

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39:36

The 2x4 of the Future (feat. John Fay)

Construction Brothers ·

2023/04/26

Today’s episode includes a visual demonstration, so you may want to consider watching the Youtube version. After a short story about deadly dumpling shenanigans, we shift to today’s guest, John Fay. John is the founder and CEO of Låda Cube (pronounced Lauda Cube). Låda Cube produces pre-fab cassettes that are used in the place of conventional stud-and-drywall walls. John starts out with a review of how the cassettes function and the benefits they offer. The refinement of production

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7:52

If It's Wrong, Turn Back | 5 Minute Friday

Construction Brothers ·

2023/04/21

A few weeks ago, we talked to Dr. Michael Bottlang about the rotational force that causes the majority of severe head injuries. This got Eddie thinking about an earlier experience where we purchased hard hats for a demo and ended up with Type I hard hats when we’d intended to get a Type II. Many contractors have chosen to shift to newer styles of helmets without looking at the protection data. They might be making these decisions to look like they’re cutting-edge or, frankly, because those

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45:18

Managing Owners' Risk (feat. Norine Bagate)

Construction Brothers ·

2023/04/19

Norine Bagate is a teacher–not by profession but in practice. Professionally, she’s the founder of NWB Consulting, a technology-based firm that develops software aimed at helping owners ensure that projects are completed as smoothly as possible. Here’s a quick rundown of Norine’s professional history: Earned an architecture degree from University of Texas at AustinMoved to New York and worked in construction as a project managerManaged capital projects in the corporate world, which included

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12:13

Results or Relationships? | 5 Minute Friday

Construction Brothers ·

2023/04/14

Long-time listener, first-time caller–like the actual, very first caller! A couple weeks ago we announced our new Construction Brothers call line and invited you to leave a voicemail with a question or insight. A few of you stepped up, and today we address one of those questions. The question: In regard to leadership, which matters more: relationships or results? We discuss the fact that the clear answer is both. As we know, though, that’s often not possible. Eddie presents two answers to this

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52:09

Fixing a Stalled Project

Construction Brothers ·

2023/04/12

We start with some light chat touching on “the crud,” night-snacking kids, and nosey people who tell you to eat salad. Then we get to today’s substance: how to fix a stalled project. Smooth progress determines profitability. So we try to work ahead, but before you know it… here come the RFIs. Next comes a list of items that can hold a project hostage: Operating-room lights Operable partition walls Decorative curtain walls Design elements tied to seismic regions Grid lines that

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5:39

Late Bloomers | 5 Minute Friday

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2023/04/07

Today we start out by stepping into our time machine and looking at contrasting growth spurts in the Campbell home. We see 4-foot-11-inch teenager Eddie diligently chucking up those three-point attempts. Then we fast-forward a few years. There we see 14-year-old, Tyler, making the most of his 6 feet and 2 inches not on the driveway basketball hoop, but on the violin. Nature’s timelines can seem unfair. The same is true of professional timelines. It can leave you feeling left behind. Our

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38:03

Exploring Traumatic Brain Injuries (feat. Dr. Bottlang)

Construction Brothers ·

2023/04/05

(This episode contains several visual elements. Although we’ll provide some links below, consider watching the Youtube version if possible.) Welcome to The Headbanger’s Ball, where we talk about the fashion, the price, and the effectiveness of construction headgear. Between 2003 and 2010, 2,210 construction workers died because of a traumatic brain injury (CDC.gov). Dr. Michael Bottlang was born and raised in Germany. He then moved to the US to attend school, and went on to start a research lab

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7:27

Face-Melting Computers | 5 Minute Friday

Construction Brothers ·

2023/03/31

Today we take a break from our usual Friday routine to talk to Ken Flannigan and welcome Dell as a partner of the podcast. Ken worked in construction for several years before transitioning to work on the software and work stations that enable the industry to do what it does. Eddie shares about the computer choices he’s made as a small business owner. He’s always aimed to keep the best equipment possible on the desks of his employees. Ken discusses the challenges of software demands

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56:33

A Civil Engineer Speaks (feat. Richard Racz)

Construction Brothers ·

2023/03/29

Rich Racz has been working as an engineer within the construction industry for seven years. He started out in Massachusetts and then jumped over the entire continental US to settle in Portland, Oregon. We start today’s conversation with some talk about engineering classifications. Rich is a PE working on an SE. This means his license is in professional civil engineering, but he is on his way to qualifying as a structural engineer. Most of Rich’s projects involve steel, concrete, and masonry

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5:44

512 - THE - BROS | 5 Minute Friday

Construction Brothers ·

2023/03/24

“You used to call me on my cell phone…” Well, you didn’t “used to,” but you can now. The Construction Brothers are now available by voicemail! “By voicemail?” You say? Yes, by voicemail. Here’s what we have in mind with this dedicated phone line: We want to hear from you. We want to know… What problems are you dealing with on the jobsite?What’s causing headaches in the office? What industry trends have you excited–or concerned?What funny workplace situations have you experienced recently?

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37:26

Promoting the Skilled Trades (feat. Andrew Brown)

Construction Brothers ·

2023/03/22

The story of Andrew Brown’s life in construction starts on September 11, 2001. Andrew was a 23-year-old IT worker on Wall Street. When the towers fell, Andrew and a friend decided that they had to help. They headed toward Ground Zero and somehow made it through all of the checkpoints. After watching so many tradespeople pour themselves into the rescue efforts–most of them with little PPE, Andrew found himself wondering what he could do to support these hardworking people. A couple months later,

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5:22

Managing Overwhelm | 5 Minute Friday

Construction Brothers ·

2023/03/17

Today Tyler shares about a specific moment that sticks in his memory. Numerous tasks and deadlines were bearing down on him, and the pressure culminated in a mysterious leakage from his eyes. Nobody’s immune to being overwhelmed. What matters is how you decide to cope. Tyler’s advice: Talk to someone. Acknowledge the weight you’re feeling. List the parts of the load that’s creating the overwhelm. Listen openly to the objective insights that person can share about how you can address your current

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38:28

A Drywall Contractor Speaks (feat. Dan Wies)

Construction Brothers ·

2023/03/15

Dan Wies is the president of Wies Drywall and Construction, a St. Louis company that has been in his family for three generations. He also enjoys contributing to the community–by providing quality service customers as well as training and growth opportunities to employees. Dan sees it as his job to make the general contractor the hero. “My name should never be in your mouth in a bad way,” he says to general contractors. The key to staying effective, profitable, and safe, Dan says, is having a

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7:24

The Best Deadline Day | 5 Minute Friday

Construction Brothers ·

2023/03/10

Well. It’s debatable. What is the best day for project deadlines? Eddie thinks it’s Tuesday. For a long time, he thought it should be Friday, which makes sense in your head. Unfortunately, the world doesn’t usually operate in accordance with the vision in your head. Monday (according to Eddie’s work rhythm) is a very productive day, but it’s also a day that is overweighted with managerial duties. On Tuesdays, almost everyone is still around, in contrast to a Friday afternoon. Tuesday leaves time

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