Jordan and Mason Burchette – Finding Hope through Adversity
We all deal with adversity, but an unexpected diagnosis was harsh news for Jordan and Mason Burchette. Mason, 25, was diagnosed with testicular cancer after his first visit to the doctor in nearly a decade. Surprised that he was at risk at his young age, Mason questioned the legacy he would leave behind. After enlisting… ( read more )
Gary Fleisher – Opportunities in Off-site Construction
As material and worker shortages continue, the construction industry has a secret weapon. Off-site construction, making modular buildings in a factory. Projects are flexible and much safer to build off-site. With modular components, a building can be transported and assembled rapidly, without the need for highly skilled workers. Modular buildings are ubiquitous and will only… ( read more )
Lindsey Ray – The Future of Flexible Office Build-Outs
The office space has changed heavily in the last two years, with many companies switching to remote work, some coming back to the office, and some doing a little of both. Through this transition, many offices have downsized, relocated, and readjusted their priorities. As a result, they need flexible space to facilitate the newly flexible… ( read more )
Billy Ream – Designing Environmentally Conscious Homes
Architecture is more than construction, specs, and budget. It means open, thorough communication between clients, manufacturers, builders, and architects. Every space is a stage for the play of life, so setting the stage is critical to success. The best architects learn about their clients’ lives, habits, and preferences to deliver the best stage they can,… ( read more )
Frank Farmer – Lessons from a Veteran Salesperson
As consumers become more informed through the Internet, emotion continues to drive purchasing decisions. Salespeople can create this through snappy structured presentations that address questions, provide relevant information, and steer people to a better understanding. Also, technology is desperately needed to retain dwindling attention spans, and easier-to-install products will drive future demand. Finally, minimizing employee… ( read more )
Evan Troxel – Connecting Manufacturers and Architects
The relationship between contractors, manufacturers, and architects is complicated and misunderstood. Each party has a different goal, causing friction and animosity. With better communication, projects could be smoother, everyone would make more money, and long-term trusted relationships would develop. Our guest is Evan Troxel, Architectural Community Director at Tect App, Inc. Evan has worked as… ( read more )
