In this episode, we sit down with Ricky Horton, president of Fabrication Information Systems, to explore the dynamic intersection of technology, fabrication, and communication in the steel industry. From implementing cutting-edge tools like Tekla PowerFab to navigating the complexities of shop workflows, Ricky shares invaluable insights from his 27…

What does "done" really mean? This actionable tip creates clear milestones to achieve real progress without overthinking the process. Tune in for a quick hit of inspiration to get your projects across the finish line. CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partners FIND US ONLINE: -Our website: https://www.b…

This week we are in conversation with Michael Osburn talking about importance of risk management, work-life balance, and soft skills. 00:00 - Blame or Solutions? We open by examining the challenges of the construction industry, focusing on the balance between assigning blame and finding solutions. 02:58 - Risk in the Construction The conversation s…

The 1-3-1 Rule: A Simple Leadership Solution Ever feel like problems are constantly getting dropped on your desk? Or maybe you’re the one bringing them to your boss? The 1-3-1 Rule, from Dan Martell’s Buy Back Your Time, is a quick way to make things easier for everyone. It’s all about showing up with solutions, not just problems. Leaders, this can…

This week we are in conversation with Kyle Buckett, a retired US Navy SEAL and current author / entrepreneur. 00:00 - Becoming a Navy SEAL Our guest shares the unlikely path that led him to become a Navy SEAL, reflecting on the lessons learned during his 20-year military career. He describes the SEALs as the "world's most elite university," where l…

Man, it’s been a long few years. Let’s allow ourselves to step out of the weeds for a minute. Today, Heady Eddie shares the concept of benevolent detachment and a few other insights from the book Resilient. The message from that book? Sometimes you need to let it go. You can’t do it on your own. Sometimes you need to hand your situation off to some…

Today, we welcome Fouad Khalil. Fouad shares insights into how the construction industry is evolving to meet market demands. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and adapting business practices to align with shifting industry expectations.We discuss how the construction labor force is changing, with notable statistics like 1…

You know what we have to say about your positivity? NO! Actually, today we’re talking about how this word can be a way to be positive. Eddie explains that your nos are more positive than your yeses. Both yeses and nos come in seasons. Tyler explains that he and the family are headed into a season of nos. We discuss the feelings that come along with…

Measure, cut, walk, remeasure, repeat. If that sounds fun, then Ben Blumer of ShapeMeasure isn’t the interview you want to turn on. Ben sits down with us to discuss the automation of floor cutting, specifically stairs. If you've ever laid any type of flooring, you know stairs are the least forgiving area of the project. Ben talks about how we can i…

We’ve learned a lot about this over the past two years of producing this podcast and we wanted to share the biggest tip to help you grow you brand or business. _________ In Other News We have been posting more on YouTube about our field experience with the Trimble X7 scanner. Make sure you go check it out and subscribe to that channel if you want t…

What if Santa decided to expand his operation? NOTE: If you’re interested in construction in extreme conditions, explore the links at the end of these show notes. 00:40 - Intro We are dressed to the 9s and ready to help the Big Guy. Today we’re discussing what Santa would need to do to build a second headquarters at the South Pole in order to cut d…

Yes, you’ve probably heard this story before. It’s one that’s worth hearing again. Here’s a link to the text in case you’re interested in following along or reading it again later. Merry Christmas, everyone. Check out the partners that make our show possible. Find Us Online: BrosPodcast.com - LinkedIn - Youtube - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - Edd…

We open today with a discussion about the latest epidemic in the US. Yes, we’re talking about the epidemic of pickleball-related injuries. Here’s the story in Bloomberg. Then we move on to a topic that John Roach brought to Eddie’s attention recently. It’s all about architects and the pricing of their services. It all goes back to the Sherman Anti-…

Welcome to 5 Minute Friday! Where we tell you our best tips and tricks to help you and your team get a little bit better every single week. This week we are going over 3 Tips for Engineers! Call a subcontractor and schedule a field trip, put your hands on it and learn how to build. Be more than a button-pushing analyzer. It’s probably why you start…

(Note regarding intro: The film festival in France is actually pronounced “Can.” The “S” is silent, unlike Tyler.) We start out today with Tyler’s church-league softball story and his related megaphone message: If you’re 6’2” and 260 pounds, don’t combine dehydration and intermittent fasting with an effort to prove yourself on the field. Then, on t…

After reviewing hundreds of Architectural sets over the years, here are the main pain points we see most often. - Stair stringers have width - Do final coordination with your engineer before issuing the documentation - Use grids (and coordinate) - Know the actual dimensions of materials like masonry - Dimension walls to face of stud - Be a builder.…

When it comes to confidence and peace of mind within your business, there’s nothing that compares to having employees who actually care. Is this obvious? Yup. Still bears repeating. When your workers are thankful for their job, they’re going to bring creativity, responsiveness, and conscientiousness to their work. Everyone that your business touche…

Terry Dussault is President of Yellowknife Consulting Services in Huntington Beach, California. His focus is conducting incident investigations and promoting safety programs. Many of the projects that require Terry’s attention involve waste-cleanup and pollution abatement. These sites often contain lots of piping and pumps, which means lots of ways…

It’s a problem–a very common one. When you’re trying to be consistent with just about anything, burnout on some level is likely to occur sooner or later. It takes a toll. Tyler acknowledges that he’s experiencing a good deal of creative burnout at the moment. Eddie has felt it in the past too. So, we discuss ways to fight it. Talk through it with s…

Use code BROS at checkout for 20% off a seat of Bluebeam! In this episode, we’re joined by Luke from Bluebeam to explore the cutting-edge advancements revolutionizing the construction industry. From innovative PDF tools to the integration of AI in BIM workflows, we unpack how technology is driving collaboration, efficiency, and creativity in ways w…

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This week, a steel fabricator speaks! Sam Perossa is the Vice President of Ogeechee Steel and has been in the steel industry for over twenty years. We believe that he has the ability to educate us on how to operate better in our respective fields. If you're a General Contractor, Architect, Engineer, or even another Steel Fabricator you'll find this…

In this week's five minute Friday, Tyler and Eddie discuss the outcome of taking the time to fulfill a project until you are 100% satisfied. We also hit a few topics such as not settling for the minimum, but going above and beyond. Please consider subscribing! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Like us on LinkedIn! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on I…

A lesson on innovation. Keep exploring! Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE! Like us on LinkedIn! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram!Eddie's LinkedIn Tyler's LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Decisions, decisions, decisions. How do we make the right one? How do we know the direction to go? Is there a right and wrong decision? We sit down and talk with Nathan Clark about choosing technologies that work. We learned about Nathan through LinkedIn where he shared a blog post he wrote about the philosophy behind decision making. We enjoyed re…

Frustration can eat you alive. As Dad used to say, “Don’t let ‘em get your goat.” Eddie shares that he has yet to be killed by any of the countless frustrations that have distracted him at various points over the years. There’s always a way to figure something out. Very rarely will a single day’s frustration still be here in a couple weeks. Allow y…

What's a triple bottom line? Why was Mass Timber the “Right Material” for Adohi hall at the University of Arkansas? Our guest, Peter MacKeith, is Dean and Professor of Architecture at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas and was intimately involved in the building of Adohi hall. We're also joined, again, by …

When was the last time you took a step back and looked at the people you're working with or even hiring? In short - The mirror effect is when you hire people that remind you of yourself. This unconscious bias causes you to end up with a team that looks and acts exactly like you. Don't believe us? Take a look around at the people you're surrounded b…

This episode is complete chaos, but we hope you enjoy it nonetheless. Our other brother, Andy, joined us in the podcast booth during Thanksgiving week to tell childhood stories about ourselves. Growing up in a house full of boys means there is a lot of action happening under one roof and a ton of crazy stories. So kick back in your comfy pants and …

This week, we springboard off of our conversation with Brent Darnell and give our take on how we can change the construction industry. From leading by example, mental health, and a few book recommendations we cover a lot in this episode. Books mentioned in this episode - The BibleLeaders Eat Last - Simon SinekHow To Win Friends and Influence People…

Today the bros' are chatting about one of the biggest problems in the steel industry and how it can be solved. Things that we talk about: - RTU Frames: Why is it the biggest problem? - Christmas is coming...just like big projects. - Pre-Detailing meetings are important. - Most of all, communication is key Thanks for listening! Please be sure to lea…

This week we sit down with Scaled Robotics CEO, Stuart Maggs. Stuart specializes in construction robotics and brings really interesting perspectives on the building processes we use today and where the strengths of robotics are in our industry. Excerpt from Scaled Robotics website - "Scaled Robotics was founded by a multidisciplinary team of expert…

Today we channel our inner Kasparov to discuss the fact that things are better when you think several moves ahead. Whenever possible, it’s best to be methodical and avoid the need to make decisions on the fly. We discuss how we’ve seen people do this effectively–including a former colleague who would occasionally head to the back room, pop in his e…

This week we sit down with TestFit CEO, Clifton Harness and discuss the topic of generative design. TestFit designs building diagrams in milliseconds--so architects and developers can process deals more quickly. During our conversation, we dive into what automation in construction will look like in the future and how TestFit can be used today. Rela…

Discipline or regret. It’s one or the other. Tyler shares his morning routine and the challenges of consistency, and we discuss how much harder it is to start a new routine than to maintain an existing one. Life, especially family life, doesn’t lend itself to consistency. Discipline is uncomfortable for a time, but regret can last a long, long time…

Before we go any further, here are three movie scenes that we refer to in today’s discussion. If you haven’t seen these in a while, you might want to refresh your memory: Billy Madison milk scene Cousin Eddie and his RV Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker Some hail Trevor Owen as the BIM Guru. Some call him BIM Boy. Whatever term you use, Trevor knows…

We use Bluebeam all day every day at ABSI. Today, We talk about some of our favorite features. Favorite #1 - Tool Chest: On the left side of your screen, you look at the tool chest. Click on that icon and open it up. Inside, you’ll find tool sets. Favorite #2 - My Tools: If there’s a command you use frequently, you can put that command in my tools.…

Today we welcome Fouad Khalil to the show. Fouad calls himself a reformed architect. About three years ago he eased into offsite construction and founded Modly, a modular construction consultancy that provides the building and real estate sector with market research, feasibility analysis and advisory services. His focus is on helping owners and con…

Today Eddie is sharing more wisdom from the book Never Split the Difference. When you’re in a confrontational situation and you don’t regulate your anger, your body begins to release stress hormones that will reduce your brain’s ability to process information effectively. You’ll be less able to empathize, less able to assess the situation. Tyler po…

Software design as a trade If you’re in need of custom software, James Cosman is your man. James started out as a software developer and went on to found VeilSun software. Much of the work that James and his crew do involves QuickBase, so Bob Salaj from QuickBase is also in the studio. Tyler points out that custom software for specific construction…

Tyler feels important today. He’s been contacted by Hilti to help host a season of their podcast, In This Case. This means that he’ll be hanging out with friends of CBP without Eddie. Episodes in this season of Hilti’s podcast will include friends of our show and a few new faces. The conversations will explore innovation and a variety of industry t…

This week we're revisiting our 2023 interview with Matt Aston. The Founding of GPRS Today we welcome Matt Aston. Matt is the founder of GPRS. Although that is an acronym for ground-penetrating radar systems, the company does much more than that these days. Matt started his company in 2001, and now they employ almost 800 people in 54 cities. We disc…

Tyler’s not showing much empathy for Eddie and his coffee spillage. Eddie appreciates the setup. Today he shares some thoughts about tactical empathy. Tactical empathy is another insight Eddie harvested from the book Never Split the Difference. When you’re trying your best to genuinely, deeply invest in your work with others, you’re practicing tact…

Introduction Our guest today is Noah Pritchett. Noah is a field engineer who shares a homeschool background with Tyler. He ended up getting his GED and meeting a chick at Chick Fil A. They also both had to be corralled by a dad into their work in construction. Then it just clicked. His first job in field-engineering world was as a helper. Then the …

Today Eddie once again shares his impressive vocabulary. Today’s word of the day is isopraxism. In essence, it means mirroring. When you repeat back to someone their own words or behavior, you’re engaging in isopraxism. Eddie mentions that this kind of mirroring can increase as your sense of connection to people. It’s not about awkwardly mimicking …

Introduction Today we revisit a conversation from last year with two members of the team at DPR Construction. We dive in today with some multi-generational hard hat chat. If you’re interested, check out the helmet conversation we mention with Dr. Bottlang. DPR and Recruiting We ask Chris and Will to talk about how DPR is recruiting and training you…

Tyler’s sharing this week. It was in a conversation not terribly long ago that he realized just how profoundly his ADHD affected his daily work. Over time, he’s come to learn how beneficial this condition can be if managed properly. Here are a few tips Tyler shares: -Use Pomodoro Timers to keep yourself on track: https://pomofocus.io/-Work out. -Re…

Introduction Is Tyler Irrelevant? That’s where we start out today. From there, we conclusively demonstrate our shared lack of connection with today’s youth. We zone in on the term skibidi. Here’s the Urban Dictionary definition. Then we move on to Ohio, rizz, and sigma. Aren’t you glad you joined us? A new generation in construction The reason we’r…

Tyler’s been hiring. In the process, he’s had the opportunity to meet a lot of great people. One guy in particular checked in toward the end of the scheduled interview time slot and asked thoughtfully whether Tyler had a few more minutes. Proactively consider the needs, desires, and circumstances of the people you work with on a daily basis. Doing …

Introduction Today we welcome Joe Purtle, who is here to talk to us about concrete forms. Joe has been in construction for well over two decades, and he’s currently the COO of Doka, which specializes in forming and shoring. Eddie shares a bit about his experience in construction back in the 2x4 and plywood days. He shares how cool it’s been to see …