Housing Innovation Alliance's Podcast

Get to know Nicole Granath, Co-Founder and COO of Tangible – your platform for managing embodied carbon. Hear her story –how she got from Harvard to China and back again, why she became interested in the environmental impact of real estate, key insights featuring embodied carbon as the next era of building codes, and much more.Read more via this LinkedIn article: Embodied Carbon The Next Era of Building CodesSupport the show

Listen in for a snapshot from each of our 2023 Pitchfest finalists! At the 2023 Housing Innovation Summit, we introduced a new program, coined: Pitchfest in order to bring new ideas to light, offer feedback that startups can use to advance their solutions, and introduce these innovators to potential advisors, partners, investors, and clients. A dozen companies made it to the final round, and four came out on top.In this episode, you'll hear from...Mohsen Zehtabchian, AmatecCliff Fetner, Soil ConnectJim Scott, StructureBotRobert Benjamin and Helene Cornell, Aris HydronicsSameer Sood, FwdSlashDerek Cowburn, LumenCacheNeedham Hurst, Up&UpEric Law, Urban MachinePaul Cardis, On3Tomas Garcia, ArxBranka Minic, Jobs to BuildJordan Wojtowecz, TraceAirRead more about Pitchfest and the Housing Innovation Summit. Support the show

This series highlights our Pitchfest finalists. At the 2023 Housing Innovation Summit, we introduced a new program, coined: Pitchfest in order to bring new ideas to light, offer feedback that startups can use to advance their solutions, and introduce these innovators to potential advisors, partners, investors, and clients. A dozen companies made it to the final round, and four came out on top.In this episode you'll hear from Tomas Garcia of Arx. Tomas was a finalist in the Tech + Data category. Read more about Pitchfest and the Housing Innovation Summit. Support the show

This series highlights our Pitchfest finalists. At the 2023 Housing Innovation Summit, we introduced a new program, coined: Pitchfest in order to bring new ideas to light, offer feedback that startups can use to advance their solutions, and introduce these innovators to potential advisors, partners, investors, and clients. A dozen companies made it to the final round, and four came out on top.In this episode, Jordan Wojtowecz of TraceAir will give her pitch. You'll also hear from their client, Dan Galasso of Tri Pointe Homes. TraceAir participated in the Tech + Data category. Read more about Pitchfest and the Housing Innovation Summit. Support the show

This series highlights our Pitchfest finalists. At the 2023 Housing Innovation Summit, we introduced a new program, coined: Pitchfest in order to bring new ideas to light, offer feedback that startups can use to advance their solutions, and introduce these innovators to potential advisors, partners, investors, and clients. A dozen companies made it to the final round, and four came out on top.In this episode, you'll hear Derek Cowburn from LumenCache. Derek was a finalist in the ESG category. Visit their wefunder. Read more about Pitchfest and the Housing Innovation Summit. Support the show

This series highlights our Pitchfest finalists. At the 2023 Housing Innovation Summit, we introduced a new program, coined: Pitchfest in order to bring new ideas to light, offer feedback that startups can use to advance their solutions, and introduce these innovators to potential advisors, partners, investors, and clients. A dozen companies made it to the final round, and four came out on top.In this episode, you'll hear Paul Cardis from On3 give his pitch.Visit the Summit website.Support the show

This series highlights our Pitchfest finalists. At the 2023 Housing Innovation Summit, we introduced a new program, coined: Pitchfest in order to bring new ideas to light, offer feedback that startups can use to advance their solutions, and introduce these innovators to potential advisors, partners, investors, and clients. A dozen companies made it to the final round, and four came out on top.In this episode, you'll hear Sameer Sood from FWDSlash give his pitch.Visit the Summit website.Support the show

This series highlights our Pitchfest finalists. At the 2023 Housing Innovation Summit, we introduced a new program, coined: Pitchfest in order to bring new ideas to light, offer feedback that startups can use to advance their solutions, and introduce these innovators to potential advisors, partners, investors, and clients. A dozen companies made it to the final round, and four came out on top.In this episode, you'll hear Cliff Fetner from Soil Connect give his pitch.Visit the Summit website.Support the show

This series highlights our Pitchfest finalists. At the 2023 Housing Innovation Summit, we introduced a new program, coined: Pitchfest in order to bring new ideas to light, offer feedback that startups can use to advance their solutions, and introduce these innovators to potential advisors, partners, investors, and clients. A dozen companies made it to the final round, and four came out on top. In this episode, you'll hear Eric Law from Urban Machine give his pitch. The presentation starts rockin' out with a short 20 second video at min 2.50. Watch the video here. Visit the Summit website.Support the show

Get to know Margaret Whelan, CEO of Whelan Advisory Capital Markets. Margaret is passionate about the opportunities for innovation across the U.S. housing industry. Her firm has recently advised and raised capital for several of the more progressive companies in the industry including Entekra, Resicap, Thomas James Homes, and Brewer Companies.In this episode we discuss 3 main topics:HerStories in Housing as an Alliance ChampionKey takeaways from IBS 2023Market predictionsMargaret is a Keynote speaker at our Housing Innovation Summit, April 27, 2023 where she'll talk about leaving a legacy and will share inspiring stories of leaders in the housing space and how they're giving back to their teams + peers, the communities they serve, the industry, and the planet.  Learn more: https://housinginnovationsummit.com/ Support the show

Previously on LinkedIn Live: Making the Switch to Offsite: Your Roadmap to Lead Organizational ChangeThe increasing costs and shortages of skilled labor and materials are pushing more single-family homebuilders to consider modern methods of construction to boost production, reduce waste + costs, and help deliver more attainable housing. While there's no one-size-fits-all approach, this session will present a roadmap for adopting factory-built solutions developed by a working group of homebuilders, code experts, researchers, design professionals, and providers that details + demystifies the process required to integrate into your business--in the field, at the office, and in your design + sales centers. Hear from those who are making and enabling the transition--both successes + fail forwards.Co-hosted by Dennis Steigerwalt of the Housing Innovation Alliance and Rich Binsacca of ProBuilder. Panelists Include:• Sara Ann Logan of Volumetric Building Companies• Ryan Colker of the International Code Council• Christopher Fox of Van Metre Homes• Eric Holt of University of DenverSupport the show

Nancy Keenan, President of DAHLIN Architecture, Planning and Interiors, discusses #HerStoriesInHousing, collaboration and staying on top of innovation in design with our own, Betsy Scott. Find out what attracted her to the industry and the advice she'd share with #NextGen talent. Connect with Nancy and DAHLIN. Support the show

In this bonus episode, we've pieced together best-of insights from a conversation with Gerry (“Mr OffSite”) McCaughey. Covering topics such as process optimization and adopting innovation. Gerry is a Founder & Board Member at Entekra LLC and CEO at OffSite TEK LLC, leading the charge in the transition to offsite construction with experience spanning multiple continents and decades.Connect with Gerry and learn more about Offsite TEK.Support the show

Every Third Tuesday at the Housing Innovation Alliance, we dial in to our network to connect the dots on big ideas, identify new connections and help facilitate realistic innovation. You can count on us to host timely, insightful and actionable conversations that build into real value for your business.This online round table discussion was held for our network in January of 2022. The version you're hearing has been edited. Find the full archive, snapshots + video on our website.Listen in to hear a brief snapshot from each of our panelists as well as Q&A. They'll be sharing what they're doing to drive the future of housing, the benefits they're delivering to homeowners, the industry and the environment, and how you could partner with them. HostsGreg Smithies, Partner, Fifth WallDennis Steigerwalt, President, Housing Innovation AlliancePanelistsMehrdad Mahdjoubi, CEO + Founder, Orbital SystemsArch Padmanabhan Rao, Founder + CEO, SPANMichael Sachse, CEO, Dandelion EnergySupport the show

Every Third Tuesday at the Housing Innovation Alliance, we dial in to our network to connect the dots on big ideas, identify new connections and help facilitate realistic innovation. You can count on us to host timely, insightful and actionable conversations that build into real value for your business. This hybrid event was hosted by MiTek, during our Innovation Road Trip to St. Louis in June 2022. It was also broadcasted to LinkedIn Live. The version you're hearing has been edited. Find the full archive + video on LinkedIn.During this panel discussion, we explored the intersection between industrializing your construction process – on-site or off-site – and hitting key ESG milestones such as reducing your carbon footprint, eliminating waste in the production process, delivering a healthier building, reducing costs on the builder / developer side, expanding production to deliver more housing and offering greater attainability to consumers.  Listen in if you'd like to:Think differently about defining ESG metrics and how to achieve them Consider real world examples of the value they're creating today + how their measurements translate to real business benefits This conversation is facilitated by our own, Betsy Scott. The expert panel includes: • Paul Grahovac, LEED AP, Vice President New Business Development, Build SMART• Jack Oslan, Co-Founder + CEO, Diamond Age• Edwin Tatum, CEO, TatumTek• Nigel Watts, Vice President, Product, RheiaSupport the show

We're talking all about navigating the complexities of hiring and retaining talent in today's world with Heather Breidenthal, Chief Human Resources Officer at Tri Pointe Homes.  Heather's expertise includes strategic planning and implementation, total rewards and benefit program design, M&A activities, workforce/succession planning, leadership and talent development, organizational health, and talent acquisition.Prior to joining Tri Pointe Homes, Heather served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for CalAtlantic Group and Standard Pacific Homes, where she oversaw all facets of the HR organization for over 17 years.She is a former advisory board member for Chapman University's Leadership Services and Extended Education division, and an active member of the National Human Resources Association. Heather received her B.S. in Business Administration from California State University Long Beach.Connect with Heather and Tri Pointe HomesMany thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their assistance in post-production.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive.Support the show

In this episode Heather shares #HerStory as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Tri Pointe Homes.  Heather's expertise includes strategic planning and implementation, total rewards and benefit program design, M&A activities, workforce/succession planning, leadership and talent development, organizational health, and talent acquisition.Prior to joining Tri Pointe Homes, Heather served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for CalAtlantic Group and Standard Pacific Homes, where she oversaw all facets of the HR organization for over 17 years.She is a former advisory board member for Chapman University's Leadership Services and Extended Education division, and an active member of the National Human Resources Association. Heather received her B.S. in Business Administration from California State University Long Beach.Connect with Heather and Tri Pointe HomesMany thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their assistance in post-production.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive.Support the show

Chris Finlay, Founder and Managing Partner of Middleburg Communities talks about Single Family Build for Rent, how they're thinking differently and the importance of industrialized technology, alternative materials and green tech . Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive.Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

A natural teacher and communicator, Dr. Charner Rodgers, shares stories about growing up in the housing industry, gaining respect at a young age as the principal of a contracting company and the growing opportunity for people of color –particularly women. Associate Professor of Architecture + Construction Science Management at Tuskegee University, an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), Dr. Charner Rodgers is a champion in our "Rethinking Labor" working group  where we're focused on changing the  narrative –it's a career, not a gig–, enabling mentorships, and fostering diversity + inclusion. Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Jen Yosef, a trained civil and nuclear engineer with nearly a decade of leadership experience talks about entering the housing industry as CEO of Mighty. What would she say to women looking to get into the PropTech or housing space? Listen in.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

On this podcast we have George Casey, the chairman of the Housing Innovation Alliance with Frank Vafaee, the Founder and CEO of Proto Homes. Proto Homes brings an advanced global supply chain to a platform that enables you to produce and manage home building. Listen in to hear them talk about some key topics such as digital tools, the production process, and where they see Proto Homes going in the next five to 10 years.Learn more about Proto Homes and connect with Frank Vafaee.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Grace Mase, CEO and Founder of BEYREP, talks with Betsy about the role she plays in housing, building trust, adapting to new technology and her secret recipe for success. Learn more about BEYREP and connect with Grace.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Debra Wyatte, Chief Commercial Officer with Cecilian Partners chats with Dennis about creating lasting memories, the challenges and opportunities surrounding the customer experience and what's next in healthier homes + communities. Connect with Debra on LinkedIn and Twitter and follow Cecilian Partners.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Michael Thurman, President of Thurman Custom Homes , LLC talks with Dennis about their approach to homebuilding, the innovation happening in Austin at Whisper Valley and the importance of getting the next generation interested in building and creating...Connect with Thurman Homes on Instagram.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Steve Glenn, Founder and CEO of Plant Prefab chats with Betsy about innovation and the Future of Housing, covering topics such as #mods, #LEED, #HealthierHomes and more.Plant provides countless advantages to site-based construction, with specific benefits for individuals, architects, developers, and those rebuilding from a fire loss. Connect with Plant Prefab on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTubeMany thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Fred Maxik, one of the world’s foremost experts in lighting, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Lighting Science Group, North America’s largest developer and manufacturer of ground-breaking LED bulbs and lighting systems chats with Betsy Scott about the use of lighting in our homes and built environment. He began studying lighting in the built environment and its impact on our health and wellbeing when he was with NASA and has served as a key partner for the WHIT.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Betsy Scott chats with Michelle Foster, Home Innovation Research Labs and Tony Marnella, Marnella Homes about innovation, healthier homes and how this overlaps with sustainability practices.Listen in to hear about current market perception (and how it's changing), the role the National Green Building Standard plays in design, delivery, and marketing processes and the growing opportunity for healthier homes as a key differentiator in your business.Learn more about the Home Innovation Research Labs and Marnella Homes. Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling all homeowners, builders, employers and business owners- this episode is packed with valuable information and addresses how science is showing us just how profound an impact our indoor environments have on our health. Two self-proclaimed "Healthy Home Nerds," Betsy Scott and Michael Don Ham, Pure365, provide a deeper insight as to why consuming clean air and water, just as we do with food, is so important for our long term health and well-being...Learn more about Pure365 and connect with Michael. Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

We asked our Future of Home Delivery Panelists the following question... As we seek a new normal, what do you see as the number one opportunity for innovation in housing? And what's the biggest challenge that we'll face? Listen in to find out what they had to say, then join us Nov. 10-11 for the Housing Innovation Summit. Featured in the audio montage:Douglas Gilliland, President, Taurus of Texas Holdings, Taurus Investment HoldingsMollie Carmichael, Principal of Advisory, Zonda (formerly Meyers Research)Rodney Montag, CEO + Managing Partner, RAM Real Estate CapitalBrendan Fitzgerald, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Co.Betsy Scott, Executive Director, Housing Innovation AllianceSupport the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Betsy Scott and Blair Costello, a designer specializing in healthy materials & kitchen design, talk health and wellness as it relates to design and tech... Designs are transforming how our kitchens look, function, and most importantly, how they support healthy eating and living. A fascinating dive into the possibilities of technology and design. Learn more at Vera Iconica and Vera Iconica Wellness Kitchen.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Find out why Debra Wyatte, CCO at Cecilian Partners, finds value in being a member of the Housing Innovation Alliance Community.Debra recently provided her insights in our #HealthierHome Series, where she spoke on the topic of strategic partnerships and data.Tune in to other testimonials and learn more about becoming a member here.Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Find out why Brek Goin, CEO of hammr, finds value in being a member of the Housing Innovation Alliance Community. Tune in to other testimonials and learn more about becoming a member here.Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

We're talking all about Build-to-Rent –and how this new asset class allows for a path to large scale alternative building practices– in this episode! Mitch Rotta, Director of New Construction at Tricor oversees the entire lifecycle of the project – from land acquisition through vertical construction. With a background in large commercial projects, Mitch has implemented numerous construction efficiencies into Tricor’s Build-to-Rent program. Building information modeling (BIM), alternative building materials, direct product sourcing and in-house labor are just a few of the techniques Tricor is utilizing to help separate themselves in the build-to-rent space. This combination will allow Tricor to produce the most affordable, durable and energy efficient smart rental homes in the country.Read more about our thoughts on #BuildToRent!Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

In this ongoing series, hosted by Paul Cardis, Paul explores how you can disrupt your market through innovative thinking that puts the customer first.In this episode, you can connect with the internationally renowned customer service expert, Chip Bell. Chip was rated the number one customer service consultant speaker in the world in 2015. And he's been rated among the top three, worldwide by global gurus. He's written 24 books. Nine of those books are national bestsellers and he's a three time New York times bestseller as well. He's worked with Ritz Carlton USA, a American express Southwest Airlines, Cadillac, and well, the list goes on! Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Betsy Scott asks the hard questions about opportunities for innovation related to healthy homes... Listen in as Nathan Kahre, EnergyLogic offers his insight and expertise.Nathan is the Business Development Manager, at EnergyLogic, he works with builders of all sizes to help find areas for improvement and opportunities to grow closer to the idea that all homes can be efficient, healthy, and durable. Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Kelli Lawrence, Onyx + East, provides a brief recap to our Single Family Build to Rent Coffee Talk, held this summer. Listen in and stay tuned for more on this subject! If you missed the Coffee Talk with: Kelli Lawrence, Onyx + East; Michael Berke, Tempo Capital Group; Scott Choppin, The Urban Pacific Group of Companies; Brad Hunter, RCLCO; Margaret Potter, Camillo Properties and Mitch Rotta, Tricor ContractingWatch the recording and scan visual notes.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Are you concerned about productivity and labor in construction? Are you a leader in General Contracting, a Framer, Builder, or Developer? If so, this one's for you! Get the wheels turning on how to Builder Smarter and start advancing our industry!In this episode, we chatted with Co-Founders of Willams Robotics: Walker Harris, a Developer, Builder, Innovator, and Founder of Williams Robotics and Jeff Williams, an Aeronautical Engineer, with experience at NASA, in pharmacy robotics, Parata founder, and Founder of Williams Robotics. Learn more about Williams Robotics.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling all CEOs and Innovation Executives in the construction industry, Daniel Small wants to explain how to innovate in construction without putting your company at risk. Listen in to discover the structured, Lean Six Sigma-based innovation process that enables anyone to quickly, inexpensively, and consistently develop solutions that address unmet customer needs and leapfrog the competition. Learn how you can not only survive, but LEAD the disruption of construction.Daniel Small is the Founder & CEO of DaVinci Consulting, an Engineer, Innovator, MBA, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Learn more about DaVinci Consulting and connect with Daniel on LinkedIn and Twitter.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Attention all BUILDERS looking to reduce unneeded service visits, amp up remote communication technology and transform the customer experience with Covid-friendly tools for service. –This one's for you!We'd like to introduce a new podcast series, FocusCX hosted by Paul Cardis! In this ongoing series Paul explores how you can disrupt your market through innovative thinking that puts the customer first.In this episode, you can connect with Luke Krueger and Guillermo Salazar and their new company, ICwhatUC -a remote platform for design in the service industry.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Get an international perspective on marketing and selling new homes. And great advice on how to approach (and how not to approach) a digital transformation.Nicole Godfrey is Global President of Runway. Runway is recognized as the leading software solution provider for the Australian builder and property development sector. Nicole relocated to Dallas, Texas with company founder and husband, Rowan Kelly last year to establish a branch office and is working with builders and developers nationally to streamline back-end operations and create cutting edge front-end consumer journeys. Runway employs more than 45 technicians and developers across Australia, India and the USA.Learn more about Runway and connect with Nicole.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling all homebuilders, residential developers, and community policy makers –this one's for you! Learn the most cost efficient and easy way for today’s home builders to deliver high-tech, zero energy-capable homes at an attainable cost- for the mass market. "The world is changing, and we need to do our part to make that change serve both our fellow humans, while caring for the earth that sustains us. We must have a win-win belief system."Get to know Douglas, President of Taurus of Texas Holdings, a local partner of Taurus Investment Holdings, a worldwide real estate investment firm. And founder and advisor for EcoSmart Solution, an innovative energy provider. Check out Whisper Valley, developed by Taurus, voted Green Builder Sustainable Community in 2019. Douglas is a Past President of the Texas Association of Builder and a National Vice President of NAHB, he currently serves on the Community Development Council at ULI and is committed and passionate about creating sustainability and meaningful lifestyles.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling all executives and investors who want to think more about strategy, innovation, and M&A! "The stage is set in the home building industry for innovation...there's just so much potential. I think it's up to us to go and capture it." Learn more about McKinsey & Company and connect with Brendan.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Learn how being true to yourself and your culture - being different - can allow you to stand out and truly excel in this industry that can seem to be so much of the same thing. As the Sales Manager, Cameron is currently focusing on recruiting and developing the most talented sales team in the industry which will support the growth and expansion of Garman Homes.Learn more about Fresh Paint by Garman Homes and Garman Homes and connect on Instagram.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling All: Building material enthusiasts, building science gurus, off-site construction fans and young technical people (especially women) considering their career path ––this one's for YOU!ADL Ventures connects legacy sector companies with emerging technology. It isn’t entirely focused on housing, but Diana is focused on driving innovation with the building product + materials sector. How can we solve the barriers to energy-efficient off-site construction? Who needs to be at the table? What opportunities exist for innovation in process, materials, and business models?Check out ADL Ventures and connect with Diana on LinkedIn. View more HerStoriesInHousing on our website.The Alliance Off-site heat map was mentioned in this podcast. View it here.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling All: Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and technology gurus –this one's for YOU!Kurt Goodjohn, CEO and Co-Founder of Dvele shares his entrepreneurial journey in housing, his thoughts on incorporating technology in the process and thoughts on a better customer experience... Check out Dvele and connect on instagram. Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling All: Entrepreneurs, Innovators, technology gurus, and everyone that is excited about energy efficiency + passive homes –this one's for YOU!Kurt Goodjohn, CEO and Co-Founder of Dvele explains their "self powered homes" initiatives, their positive environmental impact, (they plant 10k trees for every home they sell) and an exciting acquisition of Blu Homes. Check out Dvele and connect on instagram. Dvele and Blu Homes are teaming up!Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling All: Building material enthusiasts, building science gurus, and young technical people (especially women) considering their career path ––this one's for YOU!As the only woman in the room for many years, Diana brings an interesting perspective –that it is possible to innovate in building materials and construction and that this is a fun and challenging sector to be in...Check out ADL Ventures and connect with Diana on LinkedIn. View more HerStoriesInHousing on our website.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza.The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling All: Entrepreneurs, Innovators, builders, developers and those interested in off-site construction and the AEC community –this one's for YOU!Jeff Hopfenbeck, CEO and Founder of Simple Homes shares his journey launching a new company in the construction space (prototyping, fundraising, customer adoption); and how and why European-style off-site construction is (finally) poised to become a standard way of building in the U.S.Check out Simple Homes' website and connect on instagram. Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza. The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling All: Innovators, builders, financiers, off-site and service providers –this one's for YOU!WHERE is #Innovation happening in #OffSiteConstruction? And where is the industry responding to #RealNeeds (#HousingShortage #Sustainability #JobCreation)The Co-Founders of MOD X share what they consider "mature off-site ecologies" and explain how they determine what is innovative in off-site construction.Find Ryan Smith and Ivan Rupnik on LinkedIn and at www.modx.network #modxnetworkMany thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza. The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

Calling All: Homeowners, builders, home financiers, property managers and service providers –this one's for YOU!WHY are homes evolving beyond the traditional mental construct of an asset to "home as a service?" How will the COVID pandemic enhance or stunt this movement?Chris Langford is a Partner at IDEA Fund Partners, a leading early-stage investment firm with offices in Durham and Charlotte, NC. He is the former founder and managing director of Lowe’s Ventures. He has spent the bulk of his career investing in or leading strategy teams across the housing value chain.Find Chris on twitter @clangfordvc and IDEA Fund Partners at @IDEAfund.Many thanks to our partners at the University of Denver for their editing and post-production talents, specifically Lija Miller and Lisette Zamora-Galarza. The University of Denver Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, teaches the full life cycle of the built environment. From integrated project leadership skills to a cohesive understanding of the built environment ––experience the only school of its kind!"Upbeat Party" is brought to you by Scott Holmes, songwriter from Free Music Archive. Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)

What does the new GREAT look like? Take a sneak peek into our Builder Panel scheduled for April 22, 2020 where regional and national builders and a super trade will all share their insights on how to get ahead in home delivery today, what keeps them up at night, and the biggest opportunities we have to make their lives easier (and housing better). Panelists:Chuck Chippero, National Director of Strategic Sourcing, Pulte HomesRebecca McAdoo, Division President, Garman HomesCarlos Salcedo, Vice President of Purchasing, View HomesBrek Goin, CEO + Co-Founder, Hammr and Builders of InstaFacilitator: Betsy Scott, Housing Innovation AllianceLearn more and register for the Housing Innovation Staycation.Support the show (http://www.housinginnovationalliance.com/join-us/)