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Construction Genius

Eric Anderton
Construction Industry
Leadership
Project Management
Communication
Construction Management
Construction
Business Development
Leadership Development
Sustainability
Cash Flow Management
Artificial Intelligence
Branding
Relationship Building
Company Culture
Housing Crisis
Labor Shortages
Construction Leadership
Succession Planning
AI In Construction
Modular Construction

Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration." This show interviews hard-working construction company owners and executives who share their wisdom, perspectives, and lessons learned from decades of experience bidding, planning, and building profitable projects. Topics include leadership, strategic planning, conflict resolution, niche identification, succession planning, talent m... more

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Melissa Drew is the Founder and President of InSite BUILD, a construction management firm based on Maryland's Eastern Shore that specializes in complex state-procured projects. After 20 years with national contractors including Holder Construction an... more

Every project team says they're going to communicate well. Then the project starts, and it falls apart. Why? Nobody stops to unpack what communication actually means for the people in the room.

Kyle Majchrowski, author of Powerful Conversations and... more

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A $1 mistake in pre-con becomes $10 on the jobsite and $100 after occupancy. That's the 1-10-100 rule — and it's why upstream coordination failures are the most expensive mistakes in construction.

Scott Reynolds, co-founder and CEO of UpCodes, join... more

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Your body language on the jobsite isn't just showing how you feel. It's shaping how you feel, how your team performs, and whether your project partners want to work with you again.

In this solo episode, Eric breaks down the research behind body lan... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Reynolds
Representative of UpCodes with architectural background
UpCodes
Episode: How Pre-Con Mistakes Become Jobsite Rework — and What to Do About It with Scott Reynolds
Alton Tew
Recently retired vice president of housing at Samet Corporation
Samet Corporation
Episode: Legacy Is Built in People, And Projects: 46 Years of Construction Leadership with Alton Tew
Steven Puri
Founder of The Sukha Company; expert on flow and leadership
The Sukha Company
Episode: Flow State for Construction Leaders: Your Best Idea Is One Hour Away
Justin Ricklefs
Founder of Guild Collective and author of Give a Damn
Guild Collective
Episode: The Cost of Building: Brand Clarity, Constraint, and What Entrepreneurship Actually Requires
Sam Potts
Director of Pre-Construction at JP Cullen
JP Cullen
Episode: From Napkin Sketch to Shovel in the Ground: The Pre-Con Process That Sets Your Field Teams Up to Win
Camilo Garcia
Northeast Regional Co-Leader at DPR Construction
DPR Construction
Episode: How DPR Built the Discipline That Protects Construction Companies in Every Cycle
Mike Humphrey
Northeast Regional Co-Leader at DPR Construction
DPR Construction
Episode: How DPR Built the Discipline That Protects Construction Companies in Every Cycle
Andy Seth
Founder of Apprentix
Apprentix
Episode: A Smarter Way to Comply With Apprenticeship Requirements
Doug Ransom
General Superintendent for JP Cullen & Sons
JP Cullen & Sons
Episode: From Apprentice to General Superintendent: 30 Years of Construction Leadership

Host

Eric Anderton
Host of Construction Genius

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • Episode 345 Blew My Mind!!

    I love listening to Eric as a leader in construction. I was taken back listening to Matt. The parent to child relationship between buyer and seller is something I’ve never been able to recognize until now. Game changer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CeeVeee123123
    United States9 months ago
  • Industry Standard

    If you’re in construction, you should be listening to Eric. Period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ironson11
    United Statesa year ago
  • Definitely worth a listen!

    Such a a fantastic podcast for anyone in the construction industry. Eric does a great job of keeping the conversations engaging and informative. Whether you're new to construction or have been around for years, you'll find plenty of useful tips and ideas to apply to your work. Definitely worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SM405
    United States2 years ago
  • Much Better Job

    This podcast was very insightful on how to do a much better job in construction estimating up front, analyzing the schedule and the risks associated with that schedule.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoodBye Birdy
    United States2 years ago
  • Just Wonderful

    One of the most educational materials I ever came across in my career. Eric is just something else, and the Construction Genius book is a must have business bible. Thank you Eric for your service to the marketplace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sj-bcedotcom
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Audience appreciates actionable takeaways applicable to field, office, and senior leadership.
Listener feedback consistently highlights practical, no-fluff leadership and real-world tools.
Praise for host's sharp interviewing and topic relevance to construction management.

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How Pre-Con Mistakes Become Jobsite Rework — and What to Do About It with Scott Reynolds
Q: Can you describe a real-world impact example where AI helped avoid rework in pre-construction?
Pre-con teams using AI to QA/QC specs and plans can catch mismatches and missing CSI references before they reach the site, reducing downstream changes and rework.
How Pre-Con Mistakes Become Jobsite Rework — and What to Do About It with Scott Reynolds
Q: How does UpCodes address accuracy and prevent AI from hallucinating when giving code-related guidance?
By building guardrails that tie AI outputs to the actual code sections with citations, maintaining a live code library, and ensuring responses are anchored in verifiable regulations.
How Pre-Con Mistakes Become Jobsite Rework — and What to Do About It with Scott Reynolds
Q: In your view, why is the knowledge of codes so fragmented and hard to apply effectively across projects?
Because regulations are published by many different sources, change on different cycles, and jurisdictions interpret them differently; this creates a gray area where teams struggle to apply codes consistently and avoid misinterpretation.
Legacy Is Built in People, And Projects: 46 Years of Construction Leadership with Alton Tew
Q: What does a successful handoff look like when you retire?
He describes a year focused on developing and communicating the path to leadership for a new generation, ensuring successors understand what success looks like to owners and how to sustain a high-performing team.
Legacy Is Built in People, And Projects: 46 Years of Construction Leadership with Alton Tew
Q: How did you stay ahead of technology in a field that is often viewed as old-school?
Alton explains he relies on the youngest interns and new hires who bring advanced skills in systems and data, and he actively learns from them while sharing practical field experience in return.

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This show focuses on hands-on wisdom from construction company owners and executives with decades of experience in bidding, planning, and delivering profitable projects. Episodes consistently center on leadership, strategic planning, talent management, and practical ways to boost project profit through better communication, disciplined meetings, and robust pre-construction processes. A notable strength is bringing industry practitioners together with leadership coaches and domain experts to translate complex topics into actionable takeaways for teams at field and HQ. The host is known for probing questions, real-world examples, and a stance that emphasizes people development as the engine for growth and profitability.

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Recent guests on Construction Genius include:

1. Scott Reynolds
2. Alton Tew
3. Steven Puri
4. Justin Ricklefs
5. Sam Potts
6. Camilo Garcia
7. Mike Humphrey
8. Andy Seth

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