Best Modular Construction Challenges Podcasts (2025)

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Why Modular Fails More Often Than It Should 3:06

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Modular construction fails not because the method is flawed, but because teams treat it like traditional construction with a factory in the middle. The coordination requirements are fundamentally different, and most failures trace back to misaligned expectations—not manufacturing defects. In this episode: Why the "factory instead of site" framing i…

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Behind Every Strong Panel: Precast Shop Drawing Services at Work 7:19

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Strong panels don’t happen by chance. 🎧 Discover how Precast Shop Drawing Services work behind the scenes to make precast projects succeed.

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Future Trends in MEP Shop Drawing Services Using BIM 3:27

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Exploring future trends in MEP Shop Drawing Services using BIM and how smarter coordination is shaping modern construction.

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160: Steel-glass System | Pritzker Military Museum and Library 44:50

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Philip Castillo, FAIA, Managing Director at Jahn, with offices worldwide, and Benjamin Skelton, President of Cyclone Energy Group. They discuss the Pritzker Military Museum and Library in Somers, Wisconsin. You can see the project here as you listen along. Designed by Jahn, the Pritzker Military Museum and Libr…

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Unlocking Ancillary Revenue While Supporting Housing Affordability, with Airbnb Head of Marketing for Real Estate Eliza Lochner 36:38

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Eliza Lochner is a seasoned marketing leader with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. She leads global marketing for Airbnb’s real estate development partnerships and new supply initiatives, including the Airbnb Friendly Apartments program, which helps renters earn supplemental income while giving property owners tra…

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Challenges and Solutions in Architectural BIM Coordination 4:42

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Tackling the toughest challenges in Architectural BIM Coordination! 🎧 Discover practical solutions to prevent clashes, streamline collaboration, and boost project efficiency. #architecturalbimcoordination #bimservice #cadservice #usa #bimcoordination #tekla #autocad #aec

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159: Modular Housing | Student Housing Program at CalPoly 53:10

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Mike McCormick, Vice President of Facilities Management and Development at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, David Hart, President and CEO of Steinberg Hart, and Roger Krulak, Founder and President of FullStack Modular. They discuss the Student Housing Program at CalPoly located in San Luis Obispo, CA. You can see the…

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BIM for Contractors – Reducing Errors and Rework on Site 3:45

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New podcast live! 🚀 Discover how BIM helps contractors avoid costly mistakes and rework. 🎙️

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158: Biophilia & Mass TImber | Julia West House 38:31

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Nici Stauffer, Senior Associate at Holst Architecture in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the Julia West House in Portland, Oregon. You can see the project here as you listen along. In a city grappling with record rates of houselessness, Portland is advancing some of its most ambitious strategies yet to address i…

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From Chipotle to Soho: RTL’s Ken Hochhauser on Data, Signals, & Why Retail Is Back 43:36

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Kenneth Hochhauser is Partner and Head of Data and Analytics at RTL. His background includes roles as a retail executive at Macy’s and GNC and as a small business and economic development officer for the City of New York. He has advised both tenants and landlords on site selection, trade area analysis, and retail strategy, including introducing Chi…

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157: Geomechanical Design | OVO Patagonia 1:04:14

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ezequiel Ruete, co-founder of OVO Patagonia and co-founder of Perspectiva Aérea. They discuss OVO Patagonia in EL Chaltén, Argentina You can see the project here as you listen along. In the wild heart of El Chaltén, Argentina, where the winds carve into granite and Mount Fitz Roy rises in the sky, OVO Patagonia…

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The Future of Real Estate Data Management, with Cherre's Global Head of Alliances & CorpDev. Kevin Shtofman 52:14

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Kevin Shtofman is the Global Head of Alliances and Corporate Development at Cherre, a real estate data platform powering over $3.3 trillion in AUM. With 20+ years of experience across real estate, finance, and consulting, Kevin leads global initiatives to integrate and contextualize data from systems, third parties, and JV partners, helping investo…

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The Role of BIM Fabrication Services in Prefab and Modular Construction 7:59

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A deep dive into why BIM Fabrication is becoming essential for modern prefab workflows.

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5 Questions with UrbanMix CEO & Co-founder Sharon Yavo Ayalon at Blueprint Vegas 6:54

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Sharon Ayalon is the co-founder and CEO of UrbanMix, a next-gen platform using AI and 3D to streamline real estate operations. An architect by training, she previously taught at Columbia GSAPP and led advanced housing simulations at Cornell Tech. Sharon pioneered Roosevelt Island’s Digital Twin and XR transit experience. Her Ph.D. was awarded the P…

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156: Climate-adaptive Infrastructure | Nevins Landing 50:43

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Chris Fogarty, Co-Founding Partner at Fogarty Finger in New York, also with offices in Atlanta and Boston. They discuss Nevins Landing in Gowanus, Brooklyn, New York. You can see the project here as you listen along. Nevins Landing stands as a bold new landmark on Brooklyn’s evolving Gowanus waterfront—a transf…

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A Conversation with Whitecap Black Diamond: A Deep Dive into the Partnership Between Whitecap Dakota Nation and BOXX Modular 27:46

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In our newest episode of Built Modular, we deep dive into the successful partnership between Whitecap Dakota Nation and BOXX Modular, and how they've built a supportive working relationship that's lasted for 10 years. Join us as Harley Camsell, Whitecap Development LP's General Manager, Scott McLeod, Manager of Indigenous Relations for Black Diamon…

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The Hidden Power of Architectural BIM in Reducing Rework 7:17

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Discover how Architectural BIM Services help teams detect issues early, avoid on-site corrections, and keep projects running smoothly from start to finish.

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155: Beamless System | Limberlost Place 1:03:25

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Phil Silverstein, Partner at Moriyama Teshima Architects with offices in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada. They discuss Limberlost Place at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can see the project here as you listen along. Limberlost Place asserts itself on Toronto’s East Bayfront as a paradigm of co…

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From In The Loop by LoopNet: Green is the New Gold Standard, with Gensler Co-CEO Jordan Goldstein 41:10

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This week, we're introducing Tangent listeners to another podcast in the commercial real estate ecosystem: In The Loop from LoopNet. How can workplaces endure ecologically, financially, and socially? In this episode of In the Loop, Jordan Goldstein, co-CEO of Gensler, explores the future of sustainable and resilient office design. From global desig…

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volution of Sheet Metal Design in Modern Engineering 5:58

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How has Sheet Metal Design evolved through technology? Tune in to find out! 🚀

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154: Canted Masonry Shells | St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Powell Hall 48:31

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Takeshi Tornier, AIA, Architect and Director of Snohetta’s New York Studio. Snohetta has offices worldwide. They discuss St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Powell Hall in St. Louis, Missouri. You can see the project here as you listen along. Snøhetta’s design for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Powell Hall expan…

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Inside the Blueprint – The Art of Steel Detailing Services 6:43

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Behind every strong structure lies the precision of Steel Detailing. Join Steave as he explores how accuracy and innovation shape the future of construction.

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153: 3D Printed Construction | Red Rock House 49:01

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Tim Lankau and Ethan Wong, both Co-CEOs and founders of Hive ASMBLD, based in Houston, Texas. They discuss the Red Rock House located in Red Rock, Texas. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Red Rock House redefines what’s possible in modern homebuilding, merging 3D-printed construction with pr…

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From Coordination to Construction: The Essential Role of BIM Shop Drawings 4:03

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From Coordination to Construction — Discover how BIM Shop Drawings bring precision, collaboration, and clarity to every build. Tune in as host John Ackerson explores how Silicon Valley turns digital coordination into real-world construction success! 🎧🏗️

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152: Landscape Design and Urban Development | The Shore-Side at Nawin 50:47

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Carlos Arnaiz, Principal at CAZA in Brooklyn, New York. They discuss the Shore-side Nawin in Nasugbu Bay, Philippines. You can see the project here as you listen along. Perched along the rugged cliffs of Batangas in the Philippines, The Shore-side at Nawiin redefines the relationship between land and sea throug…

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151: Botanized Asphalt | DC Alexander Park 44:55

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jeffrey Huber, FAIA, ASLA – Principal at Brooks + Scarpa with offices in California and Florida. As a matter of fact, Angie Brooks and Larry Scarpa were previous guests on Detailed. They discuss the DC Alexander Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can see the project here as you listen along. DC Alexander Par…

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Cost, Time, and Quality: The Triple Advantage of 3D Rebar Modeling 4:11

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🔗 Discover how 3D Rebar Modeling reshapes modern construction. In our latest podcast, we unpack the triple advantage — Cost, Time, and Quality — and how these factors drive smarter, stronger, and faster builds.

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150: Roman Brick and Limestone | Precision Watchmakers Store 47:53

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Alexander Zilberman, AIA, Principal at Alexander Zilberman Architecture in New York City. They discuss the new Precision Watchmakers Store in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania. Precision has been in the watchmaker business since 1946 and represents brands such as Rolex, Cartier, Tudor, Omega, Bell&Ross, Mich…

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5 Questions with Crexi’s Head of Product Ryan Sawchuk at Blueprint Vegas 6:38

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Ryan Sawchuk is the VP of Product at Crexi, where he leads cross-functional teams to build advanced, data-rich tools aimed at transforming the commercial real estate workflow. With more than 15 years in product leadership, Ryan specializes in crafting AI-enabled, scalable solutions that boost transaction velocity, improve user experience, and integ…

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🎙️ Facade Detailing Services are more than drawings—they’re the backbone of sustainable, stylish, and safe buildings worldwide. Listen now to Global Perspectives on Facade Detailing Services. #facadedetailingservices #bimservices #cadservices #usa