The Art of Construction

By: Devon Tilly / The Art of Construction
  • Summary

  • The Art of Construction is here to help you grow your business. Together we explore the world of construction with some of the best minds in the industry. This insightful podcast is hosted by thought provoking entrepreneur, Devon Tilly. Devon has been recognized nationally for his innovation and creativity within the building industry. Join our tribe as we master the Art of Construction.
    2018
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Episodes
  • 364: One Pitt, One Planet
    Jan 16 2025
    "There are different approaches that can be used to make sure we are on the right path for different sorts of {climate} goals." This podcast focuses on the Housing Innovation Summit this coming May 2025. We encourage our listeners and partners to share and engage with us during this conference coverage! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Dennis Steigerwalt chats with Dr. Eric Holt of the University of Denver, and Dr. Melissa Bilec of the University of Pittsburgh. They discuss the history of the HIA Summit at the University of Denver and talk about the summit's new home this spring 2025 at the University of Pittsburgh. Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Our co-host Dennis is active in all things real estate with a specific focus on innovation in the residential development and homebuilding ecosystems. He is a ULI Residential Neighborhood Product Council member, a Professional Builder 40 under 40 recipient, and an active member of Geek Estate. In his spare time he enjoys big adventures with his wife and sons on the water and in the mountains. Dennis is the president of the Housing Innovation Alliance, a future oriented community for production homebuilding. The Housing Innovation Summit is the best place to get engaged + connected where you’ll gather insights + have a voice at each turn. The 2025 Summit is co-hosted by the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh. We’ll be at Phipps Conservatory in the Oakland neighborhood and hosting Innovation in Action tours around Pittsburgh. Dr. Melissa Bilec is a prominent voice in sustainable engineering, climate change solutions, and environmental justice. She co-directs the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, a University-wide center promoting sustainable research and education. She serves as the Special Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability. Dr. Bilec's research is dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for buildings and healthcare to tackle climate change. Her work aims to mitigate climate change and address global waste challenges by advancing circular economy principles in the built environment. At the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Bilec has led greenhouse gas inventories since 2008 and serves on the Chancellor’s Sustainability Council to guide the University's climate strategy. She has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles and secured over $20 million in funding. Her earlier work focused on community-based infrastructure projects, including transforming a century-old hot metal bridge into a pedestrian bridge. Dr. Bilec led Civil and Environmental Engineering’s inaugural Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Committee and serves as the co-faculty advisor for the Pitt Society for Women Engineers. Dr. Eric Holt is a Professor of the Practice in the Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management at the University of Denver (DU). He teaches Construction Building Systems, Introduction to Architecture & Design Management, and Construction Estimating. He has 30 years of experience in the construction industry. His career includes construction material sales and marketing, plan reviewer and building inspector, custom/production home project manager, and small business owner and architectural designer for new homes and remodeling projects. Eric earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University in Construction Management. He serves on the NAHB Student Chapter Advisory Board at the national level and as the DU NAHB Student Chapter Faculty Advisor. His research focuses on the housing industry around alternative building methods, workforce development, affordability, and the technology utilized in homebuilding construction. Read more about the Burns School of Real Estate at the University of Denver! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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    57 mins
  • 363: Mental health and construction
    Jan 2 2025
    "The more you put into people and keep them long term, the more they’re going to return on helping you grow your business."

    In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Nathan Wood chats with Jackson Hoggard of Double Hung!

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    This podcast is a part of a series of episodes that will be coming out from now until Spring 2025 covering the AEC Summit in Austin, Texas April 23rd - 25th 2025. We encourage our listeners and partners to share and engage with us during this conference coverage!

    In this episode Jackson discusses project health metrics, personal stories from the construction industry, and challenges of navigating family business dynamics. He emphasizes the need for innovation in small businesses, the significance of mental health in succession planning, and the human element in business transitions. The conversation highlights the importance of external connections and the role of technology in driving change within the construction industry. The group discusses the challenges and dynamics of leadership in the construction industry, particularly focusing on mental health, the importance of AEC integration summits, and the need for a cultural shift towards valuing artisanship alongside productivity. They explore the development of mental health metrics and the CARES rating, emphasizing the significance of investing in people to foster a healthier work environment and improve overall productivity.

    From the Double Hung website:
    With a passion for sustainability and a commitment to quality and performance, Double Hung is dedicated to perfecting the art and craft of historic window restoration. Their work reflects a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, authenticity, community, and affordability. The original windows found in residential, commercial, and institutional historic buildings range from simple, single-pane double-hungs to elaborate multi-paned showpiece fenestration designed by architects to give structures distinction and appeal. Some historic buildings feature a variety of window types, each distinct and important as historic elements deserving retention, restoration, and improvement to preserve the building's appeal and authenticity for future generations. All processes and products fully conform to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Rehabilitation. The team understands the requirements of working under the guidelines of the National Park Service and State Historic Preservation Offices to ensure that valuable tax credits are secured for their projects. With extensive experience in handling window restoration projects of all sizes across residential, commercial, and institutional settings throughout the Southeast and beyond, the organization excels in delivering exceptional results. For buildings where original windows are missing, their 20,000-square-foot facility specializes in replicating entire window systems to meet even the most demanding architectural specifications.

    Read more about Jackson's orgin story!

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    43 mins
  • 362: The ERP that was promised
    Dec 19 2024
    "I think it's just about building a community of people who have a common vision of wanting to make improvements, wanting to make things better..."

    In this conversation, Devon Tilly chats with Wiley Jones, co-founder of Doss!

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    Wiley Jones, Co-founder and CEO of Doss, ARP—a lightweight ERP system focused on building tools for teams that work in the real world. Wiley has worked in product design and hardware engineering at companies like Athelas and Verkada. From designing toys in factories in China to leading hardware projects for medical devices in Silicon Valley, Wiley has been in the trenches of creating physical products and moving them along the supply chain. Discover how Doss is tackling the ERP industry by reimagining operations data primitives to provide more composable and adaptive for any company that manages physical goods.

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    42 mins

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