Join the innovation adventure that spotlights MEP and the construction industry – advancements in technology, distinctive perspectives, the soft skills required for successful digital transformation, and stories about the problem-solving mindset that continues to shape this great industry and propel it forward. The Bridging the Gap Podcast gives voice to the incredible things happening in and around construction while championing the fact that this is a great industry to be in. The host, Todd…
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After 6.5 years and more than 350 episodes, this marks Todd’s farewell as host of Bridging the Gap. What started as a simple idea turned into an unexpected journey. With listeners in over 100 countries and more than a million video views each year, the podcast became a platform for exploring construction innovation, challenging ideas, and connecting leaders across the industry. In his final…
Autodesk Construction Cloud is now Autodesk Forma. But what does that actually mean for the industry? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd sits down with Lalith Subramanian to break down the shift from ACC to Forma and separate signal from noise. This conversation goes beyond the headline to explore what is really changing, what is staying the same, and how construction teams should be…
Prefab is no longer just about speed. It’s about building smarter systems that connect people, processes, and technology into one cohesive workflow. In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Thomas Mellendorf, process engineer at Panel Built, to break down what it really takes to optimize prefab operations. From transitioning to model-based workflows to building connected…
AI is already changing construction. The real question is whether your company is keeping up or quietly falling behind. In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Shel Waggener, Chief Customer Officer at Lumber and former construction company president, to break down what AI adoption actually looks like inside a contractor’s business today. This is not a future-focused…
What does leadership look like when things go wrong? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt welcomes back Ed DeAngelis, CEO and Founder of EDA Contractors, for a powerful follow-up conversation on Humanity as a Strategy. One year later, the focus shifts from philosophy to reality. What happens when leadership is tested under pressure? Ed shares how leading with humility, empathy, and…
Drywall prefabrication is still in its growth phase. In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Kiryl Turbal to explore how drywall prefab can scale through tighter BIM workflows, better coordination, and a value stream mindset. While electrical and mechanical trades have matured in prefabrication, drywall remains an evolving…
Automation is not hype. It is strategy. In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Ivan Yrupailla to explore how automation, AI, robotics, and structured systems are reshaping prefabrication operations. As contractors push more work into controlled shop environments, success depends on more than software. It requires disciplined…
Building components in a warehouse does not automatically make you a manufacturer. In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Jon Benson to explore what it truly means to transition from traditional construction to productized manufacturing in modular construction and prefabrication. As industrialized construction matures, the…
Prefabrication does not scale by accident. It scales through leadership, systems, and alignment. In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Steve Rose to explore what it really takes to grow prefabrication from a single fabrication shop into a regional operation. As owners push for faster project delivery in data centers and…
Prefabrication does not fail because of technology. It fails because of systems and culture. In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Jim Wallner to explore what it really takes to scale prefabrication inside an electrical contractor. Moving work into a shop is not the same as building a manufacturing operation. Scaling prefab…
