Best Generation Squeezes Podcasts (2025)

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Gen Z Doesn’t Need a Year of National Service. 12:36

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12d ago12:36

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A recent poll shows that most Canadians — especially olderones — support requiring young adults to spend a year serving in areas like health, disaster response, or the environment. In this episode of the Hard Truths pod, our social media coordinator Jennifer Fox joins Generation Squeeze founder, Dr. Paul Kershaw as he explains how younger Canadians…

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Need a Chicken. Got a Chicken: Why Human-Centered Design Is More Complex Than It Looks 45:44

2h ago45:44

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Have thoughts? Text us! How do you bring empathy, listening and iteration into projects built for real people? In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, Erin Looney talks with Deb Sheehan and Susan O’Connell about the realities, challenges, and opportunities of applying Human-Centered Design within design-build delivery. Expect stories …

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Episode 72: We Make Podcasts Better 2:10:07

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Our latest offering opens with a favorite Graham Greene clip, GoldenEye information, Roddenberry information, and other fun tidbits before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (14:48), TV Talk (1:15:10), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (1:38:50). Then it’s time for an 80s fantasy classic insta…

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Smarter, Faster, Still Human: How AI Agents are Changing Design-Build 42:57

1M ago42:57

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Have thoughts? Text us! People usually fall into one of two camps on AI: it’s either the most exciting tool since BIM or it’s a technology to fear. In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we look past the hype and into the jobsite, where AI agents are already reshaping how design-build teams work. Brought to you by ARKANCE (Learn more…

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How Housing Affects Choice - Feedswap with Aborsh, a podcast about abortion in Canada 1:09:11

1M ago1:09:11

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This week's episode is a feed swap with Aborsh – A podcastabout abortion in Canada, by playwright and podcaster Rachel Cairns. What do abortion and housing have in common? Well, they areboth recognized as human rights by the UN and multiple other international organizations and agreements. But you wouldn’t necessarily know it from living in Canada …

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Design-Build at 14,000 Feet: How a “Small” Federal Project Redefined Possibility on Pikes Peak 40:01

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Have thoughts? Text us! What does it take to deliver a mission-critical federal facility atop one of the most extreme environments in the U.S.? In this episode, we head to Colorado’s Pikes Peak to explore the award-winning High Altitude Research Lab, a 4,000-square-foot facility rebuilt under intense weather, logistical and design constraints. Joe …

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More mortgage-free young Canadians is a worrisome sign 12:53

2M ago12:53

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Home ownership among young Canadians (under age 35) has recently surged to 44%, the highest level in five decades! 18% of them are mortgage-free. Generation Squeeze founder, Dr. Paul Kershaw, and AI host Jenna discuss how Canada may be drifting from a meritocracy toward a landed aristocracy, where access to secure housing increasingly depends on be…

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Episode 71: Our Podcast Contains Multitudes 2:45:57

3M ago2:45:57

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In possibly the longest and most epic Movies N Sh*t episode ever produced, your treasured podsmiths bond over Bond and other tidbits before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (19:23), TV Talk (1:36:33), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (1:53:52). Then it’s time for brand new installments of “…

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Do housing prices need to fall? It's the one question that all politicians dodge. 8:23

3M ago8:23

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Canadian politicians are sidestepping the most important – and politically dangerous – question in our housing debate: Should home prices rise, stall or fall? Until we answer it, we can’t fix what’s broken in Canada’s housing system. In this episode of the Hard Truths pod, our AI host Jenna talks with Generation Squeeze founder, Dr. Paul Kershaw as…

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Commentary 24: Independence Day (no movie audio) 2:32:16

3M ago2:32:16

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Hello, boys (and girls)! We're ba-aaaaaaaack!! It's time to kick the tires and light the fires, big daddies (and mommies)! If you're excited for the 4th of July, you want to feel great about America and humanity in general, or you just want to see mid-90s Will Smith whip E.T.'s ass, then this is the commentary for you, that's all. So strap in for t…

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Commentary 24: Independence Day (with movie audio) 2:32:16

3M ago2:32:16

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Hello, boys (and girls)! We're ba-aaaaaaaack!! It's time to kick the tires and light the fires, big daddies (and mommies)! If you're excited for the 4th of July, you want to feel great about America and humanity in general, or you just want to see mid-90s Will Smith whip E.T.'s ass, then this is the commentary for you, that's all. So strap in for t…

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Inside the College of Fellows: Wisdom, Wit and What's Next 40:51

3M ago40:51

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Have thoughts? Text us! What do you get when you sit down with two DBIA Fellows who’ve seen it all and still want to make things better? A conversation that’s honest, insightful and just the right amount of blunt. Join host Erin Looney as she chats with Darlene Septelka, FDBIA, and Bill Reifsteck, CRIS, FDBIA, about building strong teams, smarter p…

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Compensating Millennials and Gen Z for Canada’s bad housing bargain 13:16

3M ago13:16

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For decades, Canada's politicians have been protecting the wealth gains of primarily older homeowners at the cost of affordable housing for the generations who follow. Younger Canadians are stuck with higher rents, bigger mortgages, and way less of a shot at home ownership. Compensation for Millennials and Gen Z is long overdue but what does that l…

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“It Was Just a Conversation at a Table”: How Design-Build Mentorship Opens Doors for the Next Generation 35:41

4M ago35:41

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Have thoughts? Text us! There’s no official job description for a mentor and no script for how a single introduction can change a student’s life. But when Kent State senior Lola Preseren met DBIA Fellow and 2023 Brunelleschi Award winner Bill Hasbrook at a DBIA conference, everything changed. In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, br…

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Lessons in Risk, Readiness and Speed: Revisiting UC Riverside's North District Phase Two (Bonus Content Episode) 13:15

5M ago13:15

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this bonus episode of Design-Build Delivers, we continue the conversation from April’s feature, Living Labs and Inclusive Housing: How Design-Build Serves Higher Education. Jason Dunster, Senior Integrated Design Director at McCarthy Building Companies, returns to share additional insights on what made UC Riverside’s Nort…

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Hard Truths about the 2025 Federal Election: Are you being duped? 43:14

5M ago43:14

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Emma Buchanan of Visual Change Video sits down with Gen Squeeze Founder Paul Kershaw to discuss Elxn 45 through the lens of generational fairness and Gen Squeeze’s election priorities: housing, pollution pricing, tax cuts, and balancing the budget (and trust us, the last two are more interesting than you think!). We seek to understand: - The magica…

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Episode 70: Podcast Forever 1:58:33

6M ago1:58:33

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Today's pod begins with a heartfelt tribute to Val Kilmer... so heartfelt that the fellas convince themselves that Batman Forever and Red Planet are good movies! (Come at us, bros!) We discuss a few other tidbits before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (29:35), TV Talk (1:11:46), and Entertainment News/Upcom…

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Living Labs and Inclusive Housing: How Design-Build Serves Higher Education 45:42

6M ago45:42

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we spotlight one of the fastest-growing sectors for design-build: higher education. From inclusive student housing to sustainable infrastructure, campuses across the country are embracing collaboration, speed and innovation. You’ll hear from two design-build pros—both nam…

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BONUS CONTENT: Federal Shifts, Design-Build Impacts 8:31

6M ago8:31

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this bonus episode of Design-Build Delivers, we’re zooming out from state-level policy to explore the federal developments shaking up the AEC industry. From Project Labor Agreement (PLA) rulings to sweeping new tariffs and shifting immigration policies, recent federal activity is already influencing how projects are plann…

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Advocating for Design-Build — Without Squeezing the Life Out of It 36:11

7M ago36:11

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Have thoughts? Text us! Design-build is on the rise, but keeping up with legislative changes is no small task. In this episode, we explore the latest policy updates, new bills shaping the industry and the challenges design-build faces across the country. DBIA’s Director, State/Local Legislative Affairs Richard Thomas, our go-to state and local legi…

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Commentary 23: Star Trek The Next Generation "Yesterday's Enterprise" S3E15 (no show audio) 1:01:21

7M ago1:01:21

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Ya know, someone once told us that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives. Whether you side with Dr. (not Dark Lord) Soren or rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment because it will never come again, we rather believe that it is high time for our first Movies N Sh*t T…

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Commentary 23: Star Trek The Next Generation "Yesterday's Enterprise" S3E15 (with show audio) 1:01:21

7M ago1:01:21

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Ya know, someone once told us that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives. Whether you side with Dr. (not Dark Lord) Soren or rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment because it will never come again, we rather believe that it is high time for our first Movies N Sh*t T…

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Episode 69: We've Landed on the Moon! 1:45:32

7M ago1:45:32

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The sexiest of all episodes begins with a quick discussion about numbers, a reminder that all of you out there listening have the power to give this podcast a rating, Werner Herzog’s definition of truth, and a little Oscar talk before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (17:29), TV Talk (48:11), and Entertainme…

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Trends, Takeaways and the Future of Design-Build: Unpacking the New FMI Study 31:38

8M ago31:38

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we chat with Emily Beardall from FMI Corporation to explore what she and her team found in the 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study. The latest data highlights design-build’s continued momentum, with projected growth reaching $1.1 trillion in spending by 2028. Episode high…

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Penguins, Power and the Final Frontier: A Look at Three Award-Winning Projects 44:13

8M ago44:13

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Have thoughts? Text us! Get excited for the 2025 DBIA Project/Team Awards by revisiting some of 2024’s biggest winners. In this Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content Episode, we shift the focus from process to the projects themselves — what makes them stand out, the unexpected challenges they overcame and the surprising ways they came togethe…

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Episode 68: Row M, Seat 17 1:57:08

8M ago1:57:08

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Episode 68 begins with a little secret, a little Lynch talk, a little fire talk, a little seat talk, and a little move-based musical talk before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (at sort of 18:54, but really 20:02), TV Talk (1:21:03), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (1:35:04). Then it’s ti…

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Bonus Content: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley 6:35

9M ago6:35

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Have thoughts? Text us! DBIA is keeping the conversation going with a Bonus Content Episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, expanding on the insights shared in our January episode, "Looking Back, Building Forward: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley." In this bonus content, DBIA Executive Director/CEO Lisa Washington and DBIA …

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Looking Back, Building Forward: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley 44:16

9M ago44:16

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this first episode of 2025, host Erin Looney kicks off the year with an inspiring conversation featuring DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington, CAE, and Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, Commissioner of NYC’s Department of Design and Construction and DBIA’s new National Board Chair. Together, they reflect on the …

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Episode 67: Trying to squeeze one in here before Christmas 1:52:00

10M ago1:52:00

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Episode 67 begins with some Nic Cage holiday goodness, unconfirmed James Bond murder trivia, and a little Trek talk before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen since last time (22:49), TV Talk (1:05:49), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (1:25:42). Then it’s time for the first ever combination installment of Wh…

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The Design-Build Delivers Podcast Countdown: Fresh Content from the Top 5 Episodes of 2024 27:05

10M ago27:05

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Have thoughts? Text us! TRL may have given us the Backstreet Boys v. NSYNC* showdown, but we’re bringing you the ultimate design-build throwdown: the Top 5 Design-Build Delivers Podcast episodes of 2024! This isn’t just any countdown –– we’re going into the vault to bring you fresh content from your favorite conversations of the year. Which episode…

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Everything’s Bigger in Texas –– Even This Episode: A Texas-Sized Recap of the 2024 DBIA Conference (Part 2) 31:54

10M ago31:54

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Have thoughts? Text us! The 2024 DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas was so big –– you know what they say about Texas –– we had to break the November episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast into two parts. In this special episode, we’re bringing you the highlights from the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas, held Nov. 6-8.…

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Everything’s Bigger in Texas –– Even This Episode: A Texas-Sized Recap of the 2024 DBIA Conference (Part 1) 49:57

10M ago49:57

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Have thoughts? Text us! The 2024 DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas was so big –– you know what they say about Texas –– we had to break the November episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast into two parts. In this special episode, we’re bringing you the highlights from the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas, held Nov. 6-8.…

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From Legislation to Landmark Projects: How the New York City DDC is Doing Design-Build Right 41:32

11M ago41:32

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Have thoughts? Text us! In just 22 months, New York City delivered its first design-build project — during a global pandemic — and the impact is already being felt nationwide. In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we talk about the Queens Borough Hall Garage and Community Center, a state-of-the-art project that's now up for major aw…

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BC Election: Deficits & Taxes with Marc Lee 19:03

12M ago19:03

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For our last election bonus, we dip into the sexiest of ballot issues: deficits and taxes. Our guest is Marc Lee, senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives in BC. Deficits and medical budgets are ballooning across Canada, as there are fewer workers to support more and more retiring baby boomers. How do BC parties propose to …

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Even Further Beyond an Afterthought: Case Studies and Lessons Learned from Using an Owner Advisor in Design-Build (Jul '24 Bonus Content Episode) 13:01

12M ago13:01

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Have thoughts? Text us! DBIA has just released the long-awaited update to our primer, “The Role of the Owner Advisor in Design-Build." Paired with the new companion Owner Readiness Assessment, the primer is tailored to help Owners who have already chosen to use design-build select the right Owner Advisor to lead them through the process. In this Bo…

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BC Election: Housing with Thom Armstrong 18:23

12M ago18:23

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As election day approaches, housing affordability and access are top of mind for many British Columbians. The BC NDP, Green, and Conservative parties acknowledge the severity of the crisis, but they offer very different plans to tackle it. We spoke about those differences with Thom Armstrong, CEO of BC’s Cooperative Housing Federation. We also dig …

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BC Election: Child Care with Rita Chudnovsky 20:31

12M ago20:31

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We dig into what the BC NDP, Conservatives and Green parties are promising on child care. Our guest Rita Chudnovsky serves on the board of the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and has spent three decades advocating for child care with organizations across Canada. The conversation should interest all Canadians concerned about supporting famil…

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Episode 66: Giving Ourselves to the Dark Side 2:35:19

1y ago2:35:19

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We begin executing episode 66 with a heartfelt Movies N Sh*t tribute to the ultimate cinematic daddy and legend of legends, James Earl Jones. Then it’s on to a little movie theater talk, followed by a discussion about movie trailer dialogue delivery vs. actual movie dialogue delivery before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We’ve Seen …

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Maximizing Collaboration with U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company: Streamlining Design-Build through Common Data Environments 40:11

1y ago40:11

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Have thoughts? Text us! In the latest episode of Design-Build Delivers, we explore the powerful role technology plays in bringing teams together on design-build projects. We were joined by Neetha Puthran and Aaron Wagner from U.S. CAD, an ARKANCE Company, along with Brian Skripac from DBIA, to discuss how common data environments (CDEs) and tools l…

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Fixing parental leave - with Lisa Wolff 34:41

1y ago34:41

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Canada's outdated, underfunded parental leave system is failing too many families. UNICEF's Lisa Wolff explains why one in three infants is falling through the cracks in this system, and how we can give all children a good start in life, by giving their parents adequate time off and income to care for them. Dig Deeper UNICEF Canada's parental leave…

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The Human Side of Progressive Design-Build with Geoff Neumayr 39:43

1y ago39:43

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we revisit Progressive Design-Build (PDB) with industry leader Geoff Neumayr, who recently retired as Chief Development Officer at San Francisco International Airport. Geoff shares his insights on how PDB –– and design-build broadly –– is driving meaningful change across …

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Leading the Way: More Insights from Graduates of DBIA's Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy (Jun '24 Bonus Content Episode) 9:29

1y ago9:29

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Have thoughts? Text us! In the June episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we spoke with René Divelbiss, the first graduate of the DBIA Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy. Now, in this latest Bonus Content episode, we chat with Mike Werner, managing principal at STOA Architects and another member of the inaugural DBIA Collaborative De…

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Much More Than an Afterthought: Updating the Owner Advisor Primer for Better Design-Build Outcomes 32:08

1y ago32:08

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Have thoughts? Text us! Discover the keys to successfully engaging an Owner Advisor in design-build projects with the latest episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, and get ready for the upcoming release of the updated DBIA Owner Advisor Primer. In this episode, we explore the updates and feature insights from two of the top industry experts.…

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Episode 65: Podcast Retirement Special 2:06:19

1y ago2:06:19

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Today’s episode opens with a classic clip that also serves as the most in-depth installment of “Not Like This, Christopher Nolan” ever produced for this podcast. We chase that with further humorous digression about Top Gun, crab boils, lizards, what we’ve learned from the movies and whether or not that’s a good thing, the Mandela effect, the beginn…

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Commentary 22: True Lies (no movie audio) 2:38:29

1y ago2:38:29

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Do you remember 90s action flicks? Do you remember peak Arnold? Do you remember the first time you got shot out of a cannon? We sure do. And we miss all those things. That’s why we dusted off the last, great Cameron-Schwarzenegger collaboration for your viewing pleasure. So-rry we’re not so-rry. “Da 22nd Movies N Shit Commentary Episode is Oooooouu…

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Commentary 22: True Lies (with movie audio) 2:38:29

1y ago2:38:29

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Do you remember 90s action flicks? Do you remember peak Arnold? Do you remember the first time you got shot out of a cannon? We sure do. And we miss all those things. That’s why we dusted off the last, great Cameron-Schwarzenegger collaboration for your viewing pleasure. So-rry we’re not so-rry. “Da 22nd Movies N Shit Commentary Episode is Oooooouu…

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Minister Chrystia Freeland on restoring Canada's promise to Millennials & Gen Z 54:33

1y ago54:33

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Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke with Gen Squeeze founder Paul Kershaw and our supporters about the federal government's plans to deliver on its budget's promise to restore "Fairness for Every Generation," through investments in housing, child care, climate action, and economic growth. They also tackle the imbalanc…

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Leading the Way: Insights from DBIA's First Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy Graduate 22:03

1+ y ago22:03

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Have thoughts? Text us! In a recent Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode, we introduced Rene Divelbiss, the first graduate of DBIA’s Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy. Starting out in the field, Rene advanced to project manager for a general contractor specializing in design-build projects. Rene joined the Academy to enhance her leadership…

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Prime Minister Trudeau: How do we not let younger Canadians down? 37:12

1+ y ago37:12

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sat down with Gen Squeeze Founder Paul Kershaw for a live show with our supporters and allies in Vancouver. They delved into the 2024 Budget's focus on "Fairness for Every Generation," as well as housing, child care, climate change, deficits, and the challenge of protecting healthy retirements without sacrificing the w…

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What Do Design-Build, Robot Jokes and Baseball Have in Common? (May '24 Bonus Content Episode) 5:50

1+ y ago5:50

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this bonus episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we revisit key insights from the May episode, “From Sci-Fi to Site Plans: How Augmented Reality is Changing Design-Build,” featuring Argyle CEO Maret Thatcher and DBIA’s Director of Virtual Design and Construction Brian Skripac. We present Maret and Brian with a sho…