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Human Side of Construction

Angelo Suntres
Leadership
Mental Health
Psychological Safety
Construction Industry
Construction
Mentorship
Artificial Intelligence
Ellisdon
Labor Shortage
Generational Differences
Leadership In Construction
Knowledge Transfer
Safety
Construction Industry Culture
Retention
Communication
Mental Wellness
Workforce Retention
Technology / Work Style
Kabri Lehrman-Schmid

Helping construction leaders improve the human experience in the industry. humansideofconstruction.substack.com

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Up to 46% of construction professionals identify as neurodivergent — far above the roughly 31% seen in other industries. In this solo episode, Angelo Suntres argues that cognitive diversity isn’t a problem to manage but a competitive advantage constr... more

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Angelo sits down with Kris Lengieza, Field COO at Procore, for a no-hype conversation about the real state of AI in construction. They dig into why the industry has digitized but never truly transformed, the workforce cliff sending nearly half the tr... more

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In this solo episode, Angelo Suntres tackles psychological safety — not as a soft HR concept, but as the operating condition that determines whether problems on a project get surfaced early or buried until they blow up. He breaks down the real cost o... more

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In Episode 11, Angelo sits down with Trevor Botkin - a Red Seal carpenter with 30 years in construction who nearly lost his life to addiction and suicidal ideation in 2019. Trevor shares his full story, from being told he was stupid in school to find... more

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Trevor Botkin
Red Seal carpenter, 30-year construction veteran, advocate for mental health and recovery
MusterPoint, Canadian Men's Health Foundation, ICBA
Episode: Ep.11 - Recovery Out Loud w/ Trevor Botkin
Ed DeAngelis
Owner, EDA Contractors
EDA Contractors
Episode: Ep.9 - Humanity as a Strategy
Josh Vitale
Former high voltage journeyman, lineman turned superintendent, wellness advocate and co-founder of Project Built
Project Built
Episode: Ep.7 - Wake Up - Awareness Doesn't Save Lives
Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
Project Superintendent at Hensel Phelps
Hensel Phelps
Episode: Ep.5 - What Psychological Safety Actually Looks Like in Construction
Patrick Murphy
Executive Vice President at Florida's largest general contractor; founder and CEO of Togal AI; former congressman
Coastal Construction / Togal AI
Episode: Ep.3 - AI, Estimating, and the Future of Pre-Construction w/ Patrick Murphy
Geoff Smith
Former CEO of EllisDon, advocate of People First Leadership
EllisDon
Episode: Ep.1 - It's Not About the Buildings w/ Geoff Smith

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Angelo Suntres
Host of The Human Side of Construction with a focus on people-first leadership and culture in construction.

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Ep.11 - Recovery Out Loud w/ Trevor Botkin
Q: Do you think construction causes these issues?
No. The data shows correlation but not causation; many workers come into the industry with preexisting vulnerabilities, and the work site can amplify them, highlighting the need for targeted support rather than attributing problems to the occupation itself.
Ep.7 - Wake Up - Awareness Doesn't Save Lives
Q: What is the first concrete step someone new to this journey should take?
Start with self-awareness, then use a practical framework like family-focused retreats or on-site support centers to test and refine solutions on real projects.
Ep.7 - Wake Up - Awareness Doesn't Save Lives
Q: If you could say one thing directly to anybody in the construction industry who's listening right now, what would it be?
Lead with listening, move from awareness to action, and build programs that address families and on-site culture, not just posters and toolbox talks.

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A field-focused series centered on human-centric leadership in construction, with a throughline of psychological safety, culture, and worker wellbeing. Episodes increasingly explore how leadership behavior, mentorship, and systemic practices shape safety, retention, and productivity on job sites, often pairing practical on-site tactics with broader industry transformation. Notable threads include mental health advocacy, knowledge transfer, and AI-assisted productivity, all framed around building healthier, more effective construction organizations. The show frequently features practitioners and leaders from large contractors and trade organizations, offering real-world lessons for improving culture, safety, and people-first leadership in a ... more

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2. Ed DeAngelis
3. Josh Vitale
4. Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
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