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Adam Bluemner is the Managing Editor for Find Accounting Software, a service providing free software selection assistance. Over the last decade Adam has spoken with thousands of companies, helping them achieve business success through intelligent software investment. Adam writes extensively on ERP and business software. In the interview, Adam talks about the criteria for choosing […] The post Choosing the Right Software – Interview with Adam Bluemner appeared first on AEC Business.

This podcast episode is a recording of a presentation titled The Future of Sustainable Building. It was given by Martin Townsend, Director of BREEAM, BRE Global at Granlund Energy Seminar 2014 on June 5, 2014. Download the slides. Watch the video recording. Listen to the audio recording (also on iTunes) The post Energy Seminar 2014 – Martin Townsend, Director of BREEAM appeared first on AEC Business.

TROND BUGGE is the Director of Collaborative Innovation at Kairos Future – an international thought leadership and strategic management consultancy based in Stockholm. In this podcast, Trond discusses ways that AEC companies can surf the cutting-edge wave of innovation to beat their competition. Visit Kairos Future and learn more about Co:tunity! Listen to the interview The post Foresight and How to Use It – Interview With Trond Bugge appeared first on AEC Business.

Enoch Bartlett Sears is an architect and founder of BusinessofArchitecture.com, a site devoted to advancing the cause of great design by helping architects master the fundamentals of running a great business. On Business of Architecture he researches and shares information on marketing for architects: how architects can reach new clients and win more of the […] The post Social Media Marketing Strategies for Architects – Interview with Enoch Sears appeared first on AEC Business.

In the interview June Jewell, the President and CEO of Acuity Business Solutions, shares insight  on how AEC firms can increase their success and make more money in 2014. June Jewell is the author of the book “Find the Lost Dollars: 6 Steps to Increase Profits in Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Firms”. She is the President […] The post Eight Ways to Make More Money in 2014 – Interview with June Jewell appeared first on AEC Business.

Greg Neil of Gregory Neil Associates returns to AEC-Business.com to explain how the Enneagram can enable AEC professionals to identify suitable employees. The Enneagram can be the HR manager’s best friend and a blessing to the company’s stakeholders. About the Enneagram Here’s what Grep has written about the Enneagram: The Enneagram has ancient origins. Being […] The post The Enneagram as a Business Tool – Interview with Greg Neil appeared first on AEC Business.

I’m glad to announce a new podcast series at AEC Business. We’re going to present your questions to AEC business experts, and you’ll hear their answers on the podcast. Our first experts will be June Jewell and Gregory Neil. Please submit your questions on developing and running your AEC firm to ask(Replace this parenthesis with […] The post New Podcast Series Starts appeared first on AEC Business.

Michael Stone is a business consultant to the construction industry and owner of Markupandprofit.com. In this podcast Michael discusses, among other things, the importance of using appropriate cost estimation methods. To reach Michael visit Markupandprofit.com. Listen to the Interview   The post Build a Stronger Construction Business Today – Interview with Michael Stone appeared first on AEC Business.

Melanie Hodgdon is a construction business consultant and President of Business Systems Management, Inc. based in Maine, USA. In this podcast, Melanie explains the main ways that construction businesses lose money. If you’re an SME contractor, this is something that you certainly need to hear! Contact Melanie via email at Melanie(Replace this parenthesis with the […] The post Why SME Contractors Lose Money – Interview with Melanie Hodgdon appeared first on AEC Business.

I had the pleasure of interviewing, face-to-face, Juha Sarakorpi, the Managing Director of Saraco. We talked especially about professionally managed, consumer-oriented joint housing development. Juha’s company is the forerunner in this area in Finland. Saraco is a project management, real estate development, and urban development company. Visit their website at www.saraco.fi. Contact Juha via email […] The post Managing Joint Housing Development Successfully – Interview with Juha Sarakorpi appeared first on AEC Business.

Greg Neil is the owner of construction industry management consultancy, Gregory Neil Associates. In this podcast, Greg talks about freedom-based management and how happy staff improve business performance. You can reach Gregory via email at greg(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gregoryneilassociates.com, or call him at 415-895-5126. Listen to the Interview The post Freedom-Based Management – Interview with Gregory Neil appeared first on AEC Business.

Hank Harris is the President and CEO of FMI Corporation, the top management consulting firm specializing in the construction industry. In this podcast, Hank Harris discusses trends in the construction sector. You can reach Hank via email at hharris(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)fminet.com or by phone at 919.785.9228. The website of FMI Corporation […] The post Trends in the Construction Industry – Interview with Hank Harris appeared first on AEC Business.

Tomi Henttinen is the Chief Innovation Officer at Gravicon. The Finnish company offers services and tools for the management of BIM projects. Tomi is also the chairman of BuildingSmart Finland. In this interview Tomi talks about their product, Modespace, and how it supports the work of the project manager during a construction project. To learn […] The post BIM for Project Managers – Interview with Tomi Henttinen appeared first on AEC Business.

Carol Hagen is an independent software consultant to the AEC industry in USA as well as social networking guru and speaker. In this podcast, Carol Hagen explains how she can help AEC companies identify the correct software for optimal operations. Carol is passionate about assisting her AEC clients achieve paperless offices, thereby reducing administration and […] The post Boost Your Productivity with the Correct Sofware – Interview with Carol Hagen appeared first on AEC Business.

Jamal Moustafaev, MBA, PMP is the president and founder of Thinktank Consulting an internationally acclaimed expert and speaker on the subjects of project and portfolio management, scope definition, process improvement and corporate training. Jamal has worked for private sector companies and government organizations in Canada, US, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Jamal Moustafaev’s book, Delivering Exceptional […] The post Delivering Exceptional Project Results – Interview With Jamal Moustafaev appeared first on AEC Business.

Bob Prieto, currently senior VP for strategy in Fluor’s Industrial and Infrastructure Group, recently completed his fourth book, Application of Life Cycle Analysis in the Capital Assets Industry. In this interview, Bob Prieto talks about this book and how it can benefit owners and AEC professionals of mega-projects. You can contact Bob at Fluor’s office […] The post Life Cycle Analysis – Interview with Fluor Senior VP Bob Prieto appeared first on AEC Business.

Chris Cardillo created the first and only cloud-based procurement system for buyers and sellers of construction materials in North America. Find out in this interview how both suppliers and buyers can save time and money using this revolutionary construction industry purchasing system. You can contact Chris via email at ccardillo(Replace this parenthesis with the @ […] The post SpecBid.com – Interview with Founder and CEO Chris Cardillo appeared first on AEC Business.

Our interviewee is Mark Buckshon, construction publisher and marketing specialist, President of the Construction News and Report Group. Today’s topic is branding – why it is important, and how to create brand value. Quoting from Mark’s book Construction Marketing Ideas ,“Your goal in marketing your construction business is to understand and elevate your brand’s value. […] The post Effective Branding of a Construction Company – Interview with Mark Buckshon appeared first on AEC Business.

Thomas O’Connor is employed by Collen Construction in Ireland as Manager of the Building Services Department with responsibilities for the installation, commissioning and handover of the Mechanical and Electrical installations on all of Collen Construction projects. He received the Construction Manager of the Year title in June 2013. In this interview Thomas reveals his secret of success. […] The post Construction Manager of the Year – Interview with Thomas O’Connor appeared first on AEC Business.

On July 3, 2013, I interviewed Markku Wilenius, Senior Advisor at Finland Future Research Centre of Turku School of Economics. Markku talks about the next, sixth, wave of economics and societies that will be driven by environmental technologies, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and healthcare. How does the sixth wave affect the construction industry? Markku believes that we’ll […] The post Surfing the Sixth Wave – Interview with Markku Wilenius appeared first on AEC Business.