Deliberate Words

What do muscle cars and global procurement have in common? According to Kevin Batche, Vice President of Procurement at IPS (Integrated Project Services)—quite a bit. It's all about timing, control, and having the right engine under the hood when the road gets unpredictable, like the current climate with global tariffs. Kevin is a mechanical engineer by trade and a Penn State graduate. His early career in the steel industry in western Pennsylvania laid the groundwork for a transition into the pharmaceutical sector—just as the industry began tightening capital project constraints. That real-world experience fuels his ability to lead multi-national teams through complex, high-stakes projects with clarity and precision.In this episode, Kevin shares what it takes to navigate the current climate of construction material procurement. While the chaos of past supply chain crises may have eased, tariffs and other uncertainties continue to keep the AECO industry on high alert. Manufacturers are at a crossroads—debating whether to shift operations stateside or remain abroad. And owners? They're no longer idling. They're asking sharper questions and demanding more agile strategies to keep projects moving without delay.Buckle up. This conversation brings horsepower, strategy, and hard-earned insight to the fast-moving world of global procurement.

What happens when you grow up in manufacturing surrounded by sheets of glass, the hum of cutting tools, and a father with a vision? You don't just learn the business—you reshape it.In this episode, we sit down with Chris McGrory of McGrory Glass—a company that's shattered expectations (and a few stereotypes) since its humble beginnings in 1984. From decorative and architectural to ballistic and fire-rated, Chris has taken the family trade far beyond the showroom—into the realm of safety, performance, and systems-based thinking.This isn't just about panels and partitions. It's about innovation that protects people, enhances design, and pushes the boundaries of what glass can do. McGrory Glass isn't just keeping up with the industry—they're helping define it.So if you think glass is just for windows… think again. Let's get into it with Chris McGrory learning how shattering expectations happens in the glazing industry.

One Hard Hat – The Concept that Built Air Products air and gas separation unit featuring Kevin Sell and Brandon Jordan from The Kwest GroupWhat does it take to deliver a world-class facility? A willing owner and a passionate contractor team—fully aligned under one vision.This is the Deliberate Words podcast, hosted by David Stutzman and Steve Gantner, leaders in Conspectus, the specification company….where words have a power that can create trust, transparency, and transform the process and can significantly impact the success of a construction project and team!In this episode, Kevin Sell and Brandon Jordan from Kwest Group break down the story behind Air Products' new air and gas separation unit in Wilson, Arkansas and how the One Hard Hat concept made it possible. They share both the qualitative insights and the hard data behind this groundbreaking project—and, most importantly, how this success can be repeated.This isn't just a feel-good story. Project Summit, the formal report on the construction of Air Products'' facility is not anecdotal—it's proof. It shows what's possible when full collaboration, absolute trust, and a deep commitment to safety, health, and quality come together on a jobsite.Check out these results:88% boost in site productivity10% drop in cost80% fewer safety incidents92% coordination and collaboration across the boardZero re-workZero team turnoverYep—zero.The roadmap is there. Kevin and Brandon are here to tell us how the team did it, and what it really looks like when everyone shows up wearing One Hard Hat. 

We found a kindred spirit with Matt Brennan- host of the podcast “What the RFI” with his ambition to improve project documentation and construction administration (CA) through that oh-so critical practice of communication!This is the Deliberate Words podcast, hosted by David Stutzman and Steve Gantner, leaders in Conspectus, the specifications company….where words have a power that can create trust, transparency, and transform the process and can significantly impact the success of a construction project and team!Beyond his podcasting success, Matt is an architect, a construction administration enthusiast, and a product specialist with Part 3, a software solution designed for the architectural community. The simplify CA by bringing consultants, owners, and contractors together—providing the tools, insights, and collaboration that empower teams and drive informed decision-making. Yes! That's what we're talking about!This collaborative language has no borders, from British Columbia to the Jersey shore Matt, Steve, and Dave reveal ways to reduce RFIs, love your project team, and ultimately enjoy life! Listen in on this fast-paced, nugget-filled, super-fun episode of Deliberate Words, and “Keep Exploring, Keep Communicating”!

As a new year kicks off, it is natural to look ahead with a bit, or a lot, of uncertainty.  What risks lie ahead and how can they be managed?  We invite Michael Dubreuil, managing partner of PTAG, to join us on to the show.  He works on projects that can span decades!In this episode, Michael dives into collaborative contracting, which basically is IPD (integrated project delivery) on steroids.  This powerful method of contracting provides balance, stability, and trust in the project team, providing confidence in risk sharing and management.  Have you ever wondered how oil and gas projects, or nuclear projects get built? Let's learn how MEGA collaboration on MEGA projects defines certainty in any situation.  

The idea of a good owner is more than just a philosophical idea or an anecdote. It is the member of the project team, who is intentional, aware, and deliberately behaves with responsibility to create a positive influence and success on the project. Jack Mumma is that owner. Jack, educated in philosophy and law, is the Executive Director of Construction and Facilities Strategic Acquisitions at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. His unique blend of legal expertise and philosophical insight sheds light on what it truly means to be a "good owner" in the realm of construction projects and beyond.Jack is guided by a powerful mantra: "Trust More. Expect More Value."—a philosophy that reimagines how we approach collaboration, accountability, and excellence in complex undertakings. Whether you're managing a construction project, leading a team, or simply striving to bring out the best in others, Jack's perspective will leave you with invaluable lessons on trust, integrity, and achieving meaningful results.Tune in as Dave Stutzman and Steve Ganter explore Jack's journey, his ideals, and how applying principles of trust and high expectations can transform not just projects, but also relationships and outcomes. Welcome to The Profile of a Good Owner on this episode of Deliberate Words.

Sourcing product information can be tedious, time consuming, frustrating!  Conspectus has been using 4specs.com for decades, and a reliable directory for information.  No, this is not an infomercial.  Instead we reveal the solution to the ongoing quest many are on to find a quality resource of building product content and manufacturers.Whether he's on a journey to connect with fellow ham radio operators or gathering insights for the specifying community, Colin Gilboy enjoys a good quest. Decades ago, he recognized that finding reliable, up-to-date product information is essential for creating timely and accurate project specifications. This understanding led him to create 4specs.com—a directory that conveniently catalogs building product manufacturers and is continually updated to provide specifiers with a current, trusted resource. Today, we dive into the story behind 4specs, a pioneering website that has transformed how professionals research building product manufacturers. Whether you're on the side of searching or on the side of being found, this episode is for you! 

Does the construction industry need more attorneys, or do we simply need contractors to better understand the construction contract process? Josh Levy, CEO of Document Crunch and an attorney, believes it's all about understanding the process rather than hiring more lawyers. He offers deep insights into how they are helping project teams navigate the complex area of construction contracts.Many individuals are passionate about improving the construction industry through their expertise. In this episode, you will feel Josh's immense passion for making the industry safer and better through risk assessment and the negotiation process of construction contracts. Think it sounds dull? Trust me, this episode is anything but! Josh openly admits he's not a tech guy, even though Document Crunch is a leading AI company. For them, technology is secondary to solving contract compliance issues in the construction industry. We MUST reduce risk through proper assessment, understand proper negotiations, and educate project teams on contract obligations. How can the project team be supported? Let's dive into Dave and Steve's conversation with Josh Levy to find out how Crunching Contracts is the Intersection of AI and Assessing Risk. 

Saddle up for high stakes and hard hats! Ken Stonecipher, corporate director of construction for Global Gaming Solutions joins us to chat about what its like to build in the world of casinos, with Native American tribes. As a true-blue rodeo guy, with a long career in construction, Ken knows a bit about risk and safety, culture and community, teamwork and coordination, and most importantly preparation. All of these play critical roles in running casino and racino projects for the Global Gaming Solutions.  Join us as we uncover the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into building these type of projects, and learn how the land impacts how they function, as well as what it does for the tribal community. There is a lot more to a casino project than security and design, and precise timing. This episode offers a look at the unique challenges faced by construction managers in this specialized field, and the rewarding outcomes that comes with the role!  Hosts of Deliberate Words David Stutzman and Steve Gantner saddle up with Ken Stonecipher covering blueprints to blackjack because casino work is about building more than just bets!

In this episode we welcome Jeff Sawyer!  Researcher, business leader and educator who is the director of strategy for Simplar – a world-leading procurement and an organizational management consultancy, and is president of the board of directors at the Center 4 Procurement, home of the RFP Doctor!  Jeff, who considers himself the black sheep of construction research, introduces us to a new perspective in viewing the procurement process.  A perspective that is backed by scientific data based on the results produced from executing thousands of projects, for hundreds of clients, across different contract delivery methods, in a large variety of geographic locations.  This is REAL PROJECT RESEARCH.  The results are obvious – Better RFPs yield better projects.  But what's the formula to creating those amazing RFPs?  Take a listen to the hosts of Deliberate Words: Dave Stutzman and Steve Gantner as they learn from Jeff Sawyer – Procurement Mathematics.   

Organization of information is critical when it comes to making design decisions, estimating costs, and constructing a building.  Structuring project data in an efficient manner allows members of the project team to make rigorous analysis of options to compare cost, risk, performance and design attributes.  This can be accomplished through the SPD, which stands for Systems and Performance Description.  It is a way of documenting design in a highly efficient manner, offering tremendous value to the construction team.  It combines an early project narrative with UNIFOMAT organization for ease of estimating. 

Let's throw back to November, 2023 to the COAA Fall Conference in Orlando, FL. Our guests are:  Cy Rangel of Purdue University, Carli Cole of HGA Architects, Sarah Delphin and Kamila Andrzejak from MD Anderson. In this episode host of Deliberate Words and president of Conspectus sits down with four colleagues who we have become friends with during our participation and attendance at COAA which stands for Construction Owners Association of America.  This podcast is a peak into a discussion between Dave, Cy, Carli, Sarah and Kamila.  It exemplifies why we, as specifiers, attend these conferences and get to know other members of the project team.  Truly understanding the vantage points, challenges, and activities help us understand how we can create better documents and improve the process.  We hope you enjoy this conference episode of Deliberate Words!

Conspectus continues to grow, doubling the size of the team in just one year.  The Conspectians got together for the annual meeting in December, 2023 in the world-wide headquarters - Tuckahoe, NJ.  Take a peek into our culture.  That is the secret to our success.  

A fascinating look at the career path of the AEC industry tech leader Marc Goldman.  From crafting his own arch/eng degree to software development to digital mapping and location intelligence, and many adventures in between that brought him to BIM, the digital twin and GIS - Geographic Information System. In his current position with ESRI, he educates the AEC industry on how to leverage the benefits of GIS during planning, design and construction.  Something is build everywhere.  GIS provides geospatial analytics that can aid in many aspects in every stage of development and construction, including codes, placement, context and so much more.   Join Dave, Steve and Marc to learn more about geographic information systems.  

Specifications are not typically a celestial experience, but Brian Conroy helps us discover how the process of creating well written documents, when done correctly, can put one in a state of service that may have the effects of feeling spiritual.  In this episode we welcome Brian Conroy, fellow Philly CSI members and product rep of Master Wall, which is a manufacturer of stucco, coatings, exterior insulation and EIFS.  Brian is our very first building product manufacturer on the show!  Specifiers and technical representatives have a critical relationship that can substantially influence project documentation. But is goes beyond technical knowledge.  It becomes a trusted advisor position, so if and when they don't have the solution, they assist in finding it.  From this act, mutual respect is built and a successful relationship is built, ultimately benefiting the project and the owner.  Join our hosts of Deliberate Words: Dave Stutzman and Steve Gantner, as they find spirituality in specs with Brian Conroy.  

Welcome to the Continuum…..during this episode, we welcome Doug Bevill, the very first General Manager of Conspectus Cloud. Conspectus Cloud, the specification tool created by specifiers for specifiers, and designers, and contractors, and owners and building product manufacturers, is capturing attention in the industry at a tremendous rate.  In response to this growth, Conspectus brought on Doug Bevill, who is incredibly experienced in the AECO industry, and belief system is in line with the firm: make the process better.  His manta is A product should not reinvent the way someone works, it should enhance the way someone works.  Check out his full bio on our website, a link in posted in the show's description.  Now here are your hosts of Deliberate Words, Dave Stutzman and Steve Gantner chatting with Doug Bevill, taking an in depth look as to where Conspectus Cloud is going, and how we are going to get there! 

Pizza and prefab construction, an unusual pair that have quite a lot in common, according the Axel Webb, from TAS Energy, a prefabrication and manufacturing powerhouse. Axel is a golf semi-pro and efficiency guru.  His career has taken him from operation over 40 Little Caesar Pizza restaurants to his current position as pre-construction manager at TAS Energy, a pre fab manufacturer specializing in construction in the MEP sector. He talks about the parallels between these two types of manufacturing.  Yes, manufacturing food with ingredients, and manufacturing a building with materials.  The prefab process is fascinating and Axel takes us through considerations when deciding to procure this method of construction to how it is delivered to the site.  Challenges, successes, and failures hinge on how efficient a CUP - Central Utility Plant is designed, manufactured, delivered and installed.

Conspectus team members have been long time members of the CSI (Construction Specification Institute) at different capacities, all across the country.  We understanding the importance of this organization for, not just specifiers, but for the entire project team.  Which is why we decided this spring, to invest in CSI at a new capacity, and attend regional conferences across the country as a sponsor. Conspectus Cloud was our main feature and it was well received. Because no one likes RFIs or value engineering, especially spec writers!  Take a listen and find out how our 8 specifiers, who attended 4 region conferences, expanded their knowledge, developed and nurtured relationships, and evalgelized Conspectus Cloud!

Are you on a Lean Journey? Are you familiar with what a Lean Journey is? Conspectus has been attending COPs (community of practice) events across the country. We have been learning about Lean principles, and striving to understanding the tenants. We know it is a powerful practice, that drives project success, but we want to know how the Conspectus approach aligns with Lean.  So we sat down with one of the most knowledgeable folks in the industry - John Zachara. Lean has become a way of constructing, and even a way of life, for many teams across the country and even the world. It is a practice that is rooted in respecting people, reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and many other principles that directly align with how Conspectus approaches our projects.  We are very curious how to make the connection between the two. John Zachara, vice president at Integrated Facility Solutions in Chicago, is an consultant, practitioner, educator, and active member of LCI, Lean Construction Institute. In this episode we take a journey with him into the world of Lean, and it felt like we just scratched the surface. We will definitely be continuing the conversation with John, but right now we invite you to listen in on him chatting with our hosts, David Stutzman and Steve Gantner, along with special guest, our executive VP in Chicago, Elias Saltz, who has worked with John on past projects.  Welcome to our intro to a Lean Journey.  

Courage is a powerful characteristic in a female architect, and is exercised in a number of ways, inspiring many along her journey. In honor of Women In Construction month, we welcome Marissa Iamello, a New Jersey architect and the 2021 AIA-NJ Young Architect Award recipient. As she shares her story, we learn how she has shown a tremendous amount of courage throughout her entire career. She is continuously challenged to re-evaluate priorities as she navigates being an ardent female architect.  She shows that there is more than just surviving what life gives you, it is celebrating and enjoying every moment.  Now here are your hosts of Deliberate Words David Stutzman and Steve Gantner chatting with Marissa Iamello about her courageous journey as a female architect.  

Live from the annual CURT Conference in San Antonio, TX!  We chat with Taylor Boileau of Ryan Companies and Karen Hager, incoming president of NAWIC.  Dave Stutzman, Steve Gantner, and Tina Montone attended the Construction Users Round Table conference early this month.  The event provided rich experiences of giving a presentation, tremendous education, incredible networking, and growth of friendships. A highlight was our conversation with Taylor and Karen, and listening to what is means to be a woman in construction.  Trust me when I tell you, their angle and story is NOT what you typically hear.  We hope you enjoy this onsite and uncut episode of Deliberate Words. 

One may consider construction managers miracle workers, and in this episode we chat with an owner and a contractor to learn the depth of what it means in their lives and positions on the project team.PMs, CMs, Superintendents - Whatever issues, problems, or situations that arise on the job site - it will land on their desk for resolution. Our guests in January add another level to the word miracle in medical situations they have overcome. Despite their close encounter with death, they continue to construct and work towards improving the industry.  And they have A LOT of wisdom to bestow.  We welcome Cy Rangel, lead project manager at Purdue University, and Jim Rechenmacher, superintendent at Boldt Construction, long time industry friends, and comrade therapists talk about having knowledge, experience, ambition, initiative, and investment in the team and industry; sprinkled with some prayers to make miracles happen!

We have officially wrapped up 30 years of producing awesome specifications, and one whole year of podcast episodes.  All of the Conspectus Specifiers hopped in the recording booth in December to reflect on how the firm as evolved over the past 3 decades, share their journey to specifications, and provide an inside of what it is like to work for the largest specification firm in the country. Our team of 14 split up into 3 groups to chat with one another.  How did Conspectus develop the technical knowledge, talent, and positive team energy that is known far and wide in the industry?  Perhaps you'll hear some secrets revealed.  From our team to yours: Happy Holidays 2022!Group 1: Joe Minarik, Jay Bethel, Emelyn Adoremos, Basiru Carew, Dave Stutzman, Tina MontoneGroup 2: Steve Gantner, Marlon Hollis, Chris Ricke, Hugo Nava, Dave Stutzman, Tina MontoneGroup 3: Elias Saltz, Alejandro Rodriguez, Melody Fontenot, Terumi Woods, Dave Stutzman, Tina MontoneMusic by Dream Theatre

Have you been to a DBIA conference? Ever wonder what it is about and what you can experience as an attendee?  In this episode we welcome back Brian Skripac, the director of Virtual Design and Construction for the DBIA, to provide a recap on the most recent conference that took place last month in November.  The association added VDC as a new track, and it is quite interesting to get the behind-the-scenes knowledge to understand how they structure sessions for ultimate benefit to the attendees.  Our St. Louis senior specifier and executive vice president, Steve Gantner also attend the conference, and together they cover the highlights and awesome nuggets they gathered from the event.  

We welcome Brian Skripac the director of VDC for the DBIA. In non-acronym terms: he is the Virtual Design & Construction guru for the Design Build Institute of America.  Technology is everywhere in the industry, but how and why it's applied contributes to success. Brian explains that if we can look at technology in a thoughtful and innovative way, across the entire project life cycle, we can achieve design excellence, increase productivity and quality, and reduce life-cycle costs for owners.  People must thoughtfully integrated it into the entire approach, to truly improve the process.  These are very exciting times for technology in the construction industry, so listen in as David Stutzman and Steve Gantner, your hosts of Deliberate Words chat with Brian Skripac on how the importance of the order of People, Process, Technology = VDC Success. 

Logic refocused elevates people's abilities, knowledge and experience; it leverages  technology; and it builds confidence in the predictability of success.  In this episode of Deliberate Words, we welcome Daniel Canning - Vice President of Project Assurance and Delivery at Teknobuilt, and he is very much in agreeance and support of how relationships transform the industry.  Dan is captivating, entertaining and brilliant in his discussions, that actually become a story about his experiences over the course of his career, and how they have influenced his current position in improving the industry.  He distills it down to the correct placement of technology, people and process, which he proves has impact on success probability.  He explains how the correct framework in a project recognizes constraints, removes the constraints, and has a LOGIC that makes sense to everyone and allows everyone to do their part, having technology as a strong and supportive role. 

Eyes on the Prize - sometimes easier said than done.  We discover that is what is behind the success at Studio Libeskind when we chat with Neil Cook.  What's in a relationship, and how does it contribute to the success of the end goal as well as the journey that takes you there? Our Topeka, KS senior specifier Chris Ricke, had the pleasure of working on a Studio Libeskind project with architect Neil Cook.  Chris noticed something unique in the how they work with the entire project team during each phase.  Here is a hint: consult the contractor BEFORE drawings are complete!  Let them influence design decisions.  Neil takes a deep dive into their practices that encourages "Eyes on the prize" for ultimate success.  

In this episode we are very excited to welcome Charlie Dunn from DPR. As per his usual, Charlie provides many wonderful nuggets to improving the future of the construction industry through the art of storytelling, and distills the solutions down to two ideas: empathy and scientific thinking. Charlie has a unique and captivating way of looking at projects, identifying the challenges, and guiding members of the project team to efficiently and successfully provide solutions. He is able to do this at a high level applying solutions to areas of the industry as a whole, down to a project specific challenge. He also talks about his debut on TED Talk: https://youtu.be/W8Jg8BG8szcand the journey that lead him there.  The added twist to this podcast is the situation he found himself in Switzerland, which is providing additional reflection opportunities, development, and personal healing. Intrigued? Tune in and listen to your hosts of Deliberate Words - Dave Stutzman and Steve Gantner chatting with Charlie Dunn learning about Empathy and Construction. 

In this episode we chat with John Sier, an attorney and partner with a Detroit law firm - Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. John works with construction owners and in this conversation, he identifies the challenges the industry is facing, what solutions are being applied, such as prefab and modular, -and what are the legal implications and contracting considerations what must the owner consider, in order to create success moving forward? Listen in on Deliberate Words while Dave Stutzman and Steve Gantner chat with John Sier as they visit lessons learned and how they are creating new construction trends, and why it is extremely important to look at them through the critical lens of an attorney. 

Our guests this month are Jim Beck from Allegheny Health Network, John Reddick from Stantec (Pittsburgh), and Mark Petzold from Highmark, and they teach us how they have Perfected the RFP.  Here is a question for our listeners: How confident are you with your RFPs (Requests for Proposal)? Whether you are writing them or answering them, the words in them matter immensely! In this episode we chat with an owner, an architect, and a procurement specialist who have perfected the RFP process.  They have worked together to create content that benefits all parties reducing confusion, frustration, and risk; while gaining clarity, confidence, and time.  

We are thrilled to welcome the hosts of the incredibly popular podcast The Construction Brothers - Tyler and Eddie Campbell!  Join us as they talk about tea, tech, people, and process and how it all fits into the feedback loop. Their podcast has led them to learning so much about the AECO industry, and they use this platform to share it with the world.  Their shows are incredibly fun, jam packed with great content and awesome guests.  In addition to their show, Eddie is a 6th generation constructor, and current owner of ABSI - a company that specializes in steel design and BIM. Tyler is an amazing story builder who works with companies to share their products and services.  He investigates technologies and shares his findings with the world in a unique perspective. Take a listen to our crazy conversation and how we go from the proper way to drink tea to where the industry can and must improve.And definitely check out the Construction Brothers podcast!

Our guest, Lauren Harris, Associate AIA, is the BIM manager at L2P.  She received the Associate of the Year Award in 2019, at the AIA-NJ Gala, which is where we met her and learned about her fascinating story of entering into architecture.  Her path to becoming an architect and her impact on the industry, truly embodies the feminine qualities of a woman.  Learn more about:- Her journey going back to school during motherhood (she has 4 children) and discussion on women in architecture programs. - Her passion for nurturing the next generation through amazing educational involvement. STEAM Tank Competition- Her drive for bettering architecture and construction through her many volunteer positions. Regional Associates Director for AIA-NJ, Chair of East Coast Green Conference, AIA Grass Roots Conference

In this episode "Swimming Against the Current", Stewart Carroll, President of Beck Technology chats with us about how they use strong cultural practices, technology, and the regimented mindset of a swimmer athlete to improve the Main Stream in the construction industry.  This conversation is very timely with focus on talent acquision and retainage in the industry, as well as how technology is playing a critical role in transparency and collaboration on projects. 

How often do you feel like you are on a bucking bull, and loosing control of the reigns, when your project enters VE? We kick off our second season chatting with Marcene Taylor, president of MTI, professional and continuous estimator. We learn the different between cost estimating and cost management, and how crucial the role of an estimator is on the project team.  She will explain how NOT to get bucked out of budget and stay within 5%. 

Welcome to the show Brian Perlberg, Esq., CM-Lean! Brian is a nationally recognized law attorney who serves as Executive Director and Senior Council for ConsensusDocs, a unique and durable coalition that attracts over 40 leading construction associations to create and sell best practice standard construction documents.  In addition to learning about Brian's favorite part of fall - Pomegranates and the secret to de-seeding them, he provides us with a wide knowledge of what ConsensusDocs is all about - a MUST listen to for anyone using contracts on their project.   He covers:- The History of ConsensusDocs- Using AI in contracts- The newest addition of Pre-Fab docs- Dive into Design Assist docs- Transactional Waste- Market for risk- Price escalation considerations 

Eliminate waste by 40%! Increase profitability by 200 - 300%!  Improve delivery by 50% It is the construction unicorn that actually exists.  It is not fiction, it is the power of community and neighborly attitude.  Listen in on the conversation between Pete Dumont (Prairie Dog), Dave Stutzman, and Steve Gantner on OS2 (operating system2) and redefining the capital projects business model.  Learn more: https://www.os2.construction-institute.org/ Prairie Dog Venture Partners: https://prairiedogvp.com/

What are Deliberate Words and what is this podcast all about?  An original Podcast by Conspectus, Inc., specifiers who provide meaning to drawings through words. The power, the beauty, the meaning of deliberate words can significantly impact the success of a construction project. Join us once a month for the Deliberate Words Podcast, as we chat with members of the project team who use our words to understand the project better, and how these words effect their role in creating a successful project outcome. 

David Stutzman and Steve Gantner kick off the podcast with two words that can be frightening or exhilarating, when put together - Risky Business! David and Steve talk about the AGC (Associated General Contractors) Risk Management Conference and how risk in construction impact more than you think!