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Constructive

Seth Kalkman
Artificial Intelligence
Construction Industry
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Prefabrication
Storytelling
Mental Health
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Surety Bonds
Relocalizing Supply Chains
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AI In Marketing
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Shadow Ventures
Construction Management
Technology In Construction
Leadership Development
Artificial Intelligence In Construction

A Construction / Technology sandwich hosted by Seth with innovators and thought leaders providing transformative ideas shaping the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Each episode brings a new guest and explores cutting-edge strategies, emerging technologies, and best practices, offering listeners actionable insights to drive positive change in their projects and organizati... more

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What makes a top-tier corporate analyst walk away from high-rise office comfort to step into the high-stress world of concrete layout and heavy civil engineering?

In this episode of Constructive, host Seth catches up with Cal Poly alumnus Steve Silv... more

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How do you go from sweeping job sites and hauling trash to sitting at senior leadership tables managing multi-million dollar portfolios? In this episode of Constructive, host Seth sits down with industry veteran Matt Rumsey to dismantle the biggest c... more

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In an industry often defined by hard data and low bids, how do you actually win work without "selling out"? In this episode of Constructive, I sit down with Ken Harms, a construction industry veteran with over 40 years of experience, to discuss the t... more

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In this episode of Constructive, we sit down with Gary Eastman, President of SwiftBonds and Axcess Surety. Bonding is the "oxygen" of the construction industry, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood parts of the business.

If you have ever fel... more

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Are you "robbing Peter to pay Paul" just to keep your job sites running? In this episode, Seth sits down with Nick, co-founder of Buildplus, to discuss why the traditional construction cash flow model is broken—and why so many contractors are unknowi... more

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Is it possible to build a sustainable future using the very ground beneath our feet? In this episode of Constructive, we sit down with Dr. Lauren Vasey and Kunal, the minds behind the ETH Zurich spin-off impact.build. They are moving beyond tradition... more

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Can AI catch the errors that humans physically can't?

In this episode, we welcome back Aakash Prasad (CEO) and Shuangling Yin (CTO) of InspectMind.ai. Since our last conversation, they’ve made a massive pivot upstream—moving from documenting field i... more

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In this powerful conversation, Angelo Suntres (The Human Side of Construction) confronts the industry's toughest challenges: the mental health crisis, toxic culture, and the cost of the "nice guy" approach to business.

Angelo reveals the staggering ... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Silva
Founder/CEO of Offloadit and Checkit
Offloadit / Checkit
Episode: 53 - Is Construction Tech Failing the Subcontractor? And How to fix it with Steve Silva
Matt Rumsey
Construction contracts expert
Episode: 52 - Construction’s Storytelling Problem (And How to Win Owner Trust) Matt Rumsey The Courageous Idiot
Ken Harms
Construction industry veteran and author
Author of Building Trust and Winning Work
Episode: 51 - Stop Selling, Start Serving with Ken Harms
Gary Eastman
President of SwiftBonds and Axcess Surety
SwiftBonds / Axcess Surety
Episode: 50 - Bonding 101 with Gary Eastman from Swiftbonds / Axcess Surety
Nick Nicholas
Co-founder of BuildPlus, former BIM manager and technology-focused contractor
BuildPlus
Episode: 49 - A Case for Price Transparency - Buildplus
Dr. Lauren Vasey
Robotic construction methods expert, ETH Zurich researcher and co-founder of the company
ETH Zurich / Impact Build
Episode: 48-No Formwork, No Binders, No Limits - ImpactBuild
Mani Subramanian
Founder of Sixth Dimension; construction management leader
Sixth Dimension
Episode: 44 - Construction Management is still all about Relationships and Trust with Mani Subramanian
KP Reddy
Founder of Shadow Ventures; author; entrepreneur
Shadow Ventures
Episode: 43 - Maybe Joy is the Solution with KP Reddy
Bhragan Paramananthan
Guest on Formwork Labs and startup founder involved in construction tech
Episode: 42 - Charisma, Feedback & The Mixed Bag of being a Founder with Bhragan Paramananthan

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Seth Coughman
Host of Constructive Podcast

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41 - From the Factory to the Trenches - Chris Neufeld Prefabrication Lead at DPR
Q: How do you handle the common concerns or resistance to prefab from trades on site?
We acknowledge early on that there will be bumps; by educating teams, defusing fear with data, selecting pilot projects, and building a transparent feedback loop, we improve processes and outcomes over time.
41 - From the Factory to the Trenches - Chris Neufeld Prefabrication Lead at DPR
Q: What are the tangible owner benefits you emphasize when talking to clients about prefab?
Owners gain predictability, faster schedule speed, and added cost savings through reduced on-site risks, with the caveat that initial upfront costs can be higher in some systems, but the overall value often justifies it.
41 - From the Factory to the Trenches - Chris Neufeld Prefabrication Lead at DPR
Q: Explain the spectrum of prefabrication and how DPR draws the line on what gets prefabbed.
Prefabrication spans simple kit-based assemblies to full volumetric modules; at DPR we map this spectrum to project needs, design stage, and the ability to control production in our own facilities, choosing where prefab adds value without forcing a cookie-cutter approach.
42 - Charisma, Feedback & The Mixed Bag of being a Founder with Bhragan Paramananthan
Q: What role does feedback play in turning early conversations into actual customers?
Feedback helps shape the product and also builds relationships; regular check-ins with customers can convert feedback into trials or pilot engagements, which can evolve into ongoing partnerships.
42 - Charisma, Feedback & The Mixed Bag of being a Founder with Bhragan Paramananthan
Q: What mix of team versus idea tends to matter most in early construction tech startups?
The team's ability to listen to customers, adapt the product vision based on feedback, and communicate a believable path to a unicorn-like outcome is often more important than the initial idea, since great teams can pivot successfully.

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This show surveys the intersection of construction, technology, and leadership, bringing in practitioners, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are driving change in the AEC industry. Episodes frequently explore how new tools—ranging from AI and robotics to digital fabrication and streamlined sourcing—transform project delivery, reduce risk, and improve outcomes for owners, contractors, and subs. Guests often share practical lessons from the field, from prefabrication and on-site automation to cost transparency, relationship-building, and storytelling as a competitive advantage. A recurring strength is translating complex tech into actionable strategies for real-world projects, making it valuable for leaders evaluating how to modernize their ... more

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1. Steve Silva
2. Matt Rumsey
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6. Dr. Lauren Vasey
7. Mani Subramanian
8. KP Reddy

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