Space to Build
Join women of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) in conversations that will inspire you to take the next step in your career. The Space to Build podcast promotes the opportunities and challenges that exist in our industry through the lenses of women in construction. Let's bring action items to the next generation of construction professionals as they navigate their careers. There are so many roles and topics to explore. If you like this show, please subscribe, rate, and review.
Episodes
57 episodes
Women of Power - Is it for Good or for Evil?
Natasha Ozybko is the Principal Consultant at Ozybko Consulting Group and the Co-Founder of MOXY: The Voice of Women in Infrastructure.In this episode, we get vulnerable. And I am just going to leave it at that. Yes, y...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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30:21
4 Construction Project Management Tips
This episode features the confident and inspiring Julie Laughton, CEO of Julie Laughton Design Build and JLGC. We Discuss:The value in understanding design and construction4 tips for streamlining how you ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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26:01
Building with Sparks: Transforming Careers through Electrical Apprenticeships
This episode features Marissa Bankert, a seasoned professional with a diverse background in the construction industry. At the time of the recording, Marissa held the position of Executive Director at Central PA's Independent Electrical Contract...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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41:41
She has done it all - Shipfitter, Drafter, Security Integrator, and Entrepreneur!
Jan Burse is a technical operations manager in global security integration.In this episode, we cover what shipfitting, drafting, and security integration have in common.Tune in to hear her lessons learned and transferable skills ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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35:53
4 Networking Tips for Career Growth
Megan Ross is a project manager, puzzle solver, and caffeine lover. She sits on boards of multiple professional associations and gives her time to her Alma Mater.In this episode, we cover:4 tips for networking and build...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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25:58
How to Innovate Construction Management Processes & Procedures
Meet today’s guest on the Space to Build podcast: Erin Comeaux is a hardworking, honest, and vulnerable mother in construction who works as a Team Leader or more commonly, a Project Executive, for Impetus. Impetus is 200-per...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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29:50
Stats, Strategies & Surprising Benefits for Men in Construction
Meet today’s guest on the Space to Build podcast: Jennifer Wilkerson is the VP of Innovations and Advancements at NCCER and Host of The Builder's Table Podcast. (This episode is a crossover. Find my episode on their po...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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37:42
Pregnancy, Properties, and Professional Growth
Meet today’s guest on the Space to Build podcast: Katie Garner is a real estate agent and a mother to a little girl.In this episode, we cover:Pregnancy & Career Building - There are so many overlaps between ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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36:10
Navigating Health and Safety in Construction
Meet today’s guest on the Space to Build podcast: Aimee Arsenault is the founder of Transmit Safety; a boutique health and safety consulting firm based out of Edmonton, Alberta with a few noted acronyms behind her name (BA, CRSP, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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34:43
What Does Interdisciplinary Innovation Look Like in Construction?
Meet today’s guest on the Space to Build podcast: Dr. Nakisa ‘Niki’ Alborz is a LEED-accredited professional in Building Design and Construction and a Project Management Professional.She has 20+ years of operational, a...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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29:36
Bonus: Are We in an Industrial Revolution?
Today our guest is Ali Shojaei, an Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech.Throughout this episode, we discuss his career path from Iran, to the UK, and then the US. We also talk about the future of construction, Industry 4.0!
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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22:28
Bonus: How Concrete Will Evolve
Today our guest is Alexander S. Brand, Ph.D., P.E., is an Assistant Professor in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. Throughout this episode, we discuss his role in our industry, t...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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36:20
Bonus: What is 3D Concrete Printing
Today our guest is Craig Meadows, Chief Construction Officer at Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg & Owner at Multi-Tech Builders.In this episode we discuss the history of reinforced concrete in the residentia...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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24:41
3 Ways to Navigate Stormwater Management
Nadean Carson is a self-professed stormwater nerd who got her start working in stormwater compliance in the Air Force!She quickly realized how important stormwater pollution prevention was to the ecosystem and has since started her own ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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39:57
Bonus: Understanding Affordable Housing Policies and Resources
Welcome to the latest bonus episode of the Hallway Moments Mini-Series on the Space to Build podcast. In this episode, Andrew McCoy and I are joined by Chris Thompson, the Director of Strategic Housing at Virginia Housing and we talk about all ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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27:34
How Can Construction Open Doors For You
This episode's guest is Brittany Gentilhomme. She is 27 years old assistant superintendent that has been working in construction for 3 1/2 years. She aspires to be able to run projects as the lead super one day.In this episode she...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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25:24
Building a Stronger Team: Psychological Safety in Construction
Meet Kabri Lehrman-Schmid! She is the mother of two and project superintendent for a large national GC and a huge advocate for psychological safety in construction.We not only talk about our path into the industry and what her day-...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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41:48
Insights from a Building Code Professional
Meet Kelsey Longmoore!She is the founder and dreamer behind Kilo Lima Code, an online Canadian building code resource library and community.Kelsey is a multi-passionate human figuring out life and what feeds her soul.Her...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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22:14
Bonus: Hope for Construction's Future - Virginia Tech's Sustainability Decathlon Team
Welcome to our Second Bonus Episode or Part Two of our Mini-series on the Space to Build podcast. This mini-series is what my cohost, Andrew McCoy, and I have been calling The Hallway Moments.In today's episode, we bring out 3 stud...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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34:37
Firestop 101: What You Need to Know
Meet Sharron with Halpert Life Safety Consulting! You are about to find out what happens when a former kindergarten teacher changes gears and starts to work in construction, or more specifically in firestop.We chat about he...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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32:39
How Motherhood Fits into the Construction Industry
Today we are chatting with Tonia Rivers. She is a mom, Founder and Executive Director of Mothers in Construction, Podcast Host of the Mothers in Construction Podcast, Motivational Speaker, Owner & President of WLS Construction ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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42:34
Bonus: Management Through a New Lens
Welcome to our first-ever bonus episode on Space to Build. I have partnered up with Dr. Andrew McCoy, Director of the Virginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR), Professor in the Department of Building Construction, and Associate Director of t...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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22:19
Behind-the-Scenes of Construction Marketing
Today's guest is Stacey Holsinger, construction marketing expert, artist, kickboxer, Philly sports fan, skilled trades advocate, and co-host to The Morning Huddle podcast.In addition to her career story, we discuss:What mark...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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26:49
Why Your Current Mentorships Aren't Elevating Your Career
Today we are chatting with Andrea Janzen, a Certified Executive Coach with an MBA, the host of the Ambition Theory Podcast, a Forbes contributor, and a top-rated speaker. She is passionate about coaching women in construction to develop ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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40:44
How Goal Setting Impacts Finding a Job
Host Kathryn walks you through envisioning your career and researching dream companies, and how doing these exercises can bolster your resume, first impressions, and next interview.Please head to the blog to learn more: https://sp...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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11:14