In This Case

Melanie Ford has those key construction professional qualities. She is curious and a problem solver. Hear how she went from studying architecture and engineering to managing construction projects for the University of Georgia.

Henry Nutt III started as a sheet metal worker before becoming a pre-construction executive at Southland Industries. He loves construction so much he wrote a book to help his fellow professionals grow in the industry. Hear his story!

Todd Wynne of Rogers O'Brien is a proud builder - and hopeful his daughters will be as well. Listen to his story of making the industry he loves better.

In this episode we hear the story of Rob Mckinney. Robb Mckinney is rebranding mental and emotional health. His focus on cognitive performance is helping craftspeople and builders - like himself - become safer and healthier.

This season we are shining a light on construction professionals. With the help of Tyler Campbell, who is our guest co-host this season, we get to hear from professionals across the industry. What they all have in common: they all have experience working on jobsites and they all love construction. In this episode we hear from Tyler Williams, field innovation lead at DPR Construction, who went from working a chainsaw on a roof to finding safer solutions for jobsites.

This season we are shining a light on construction professionals. With the help of Tyler Campbell, who is our guest co-host this season, we get to hear from professionals across the industry. What they all have in common: they all have experience working on jobsites and they all love construction. In this episode, we hear the story of Angie Simon. Angie is an engineer by training, former CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, and founder of Heavy Metal Summer Experience. She is also an inspiring builder who loves construction.

This season we are shining a light on construction professionals. With the help of Tyler Campbell, who is our guest co-host this season, we get to hear from professionals across the industry. What they all have in common: they all have experience working on jobsites and they all love construction.

This season, we've been talking about how the construction industry is becoming more sustainable by reducing carbon emissions, increasing circularity and improving the well-being of people. But when it comes to sustainability, there's one more important component organizations across the industry are turning their attention to: social impact. Social impact shows up differently across organizations, but it shares a foundational focus on equity and philanthropy.

So far in our season about sustainability, we have focused on why and how the construction industry is innovating to help reduce our environmental impact through decarbonization and circularity. But the environment is just one part of the sustainability equation. Another important focus area is people, and more specifically, the health and safety of the people who build our physical worlds and all of us who inhabit them.

Among all the new green solutions and innovative technology supporting the industry in becoming more sustainable lies circularity. In this episode we look at how the industry is adopting a circular model to reduce their environmental impact.

In this episode, we explore major sources of carbon (CO2) emissions in the construction industry and talk to innovators who are working to limit the impact.

In this episode, we look at Hilti's approach to sustainability and how our focus on environment, people, and society make us the best partner for sustainability.

Welcome back to season five of "In This Case." This season we are talking about sustainability, why it matters, how it impacts construction and why our industry and Hilti is best positioned to make construction more productive, safer and more sustainable.

This season, we have been featuring the technological innovations that are moving the construction industry forward and giving way to what some are calling a construction renaissance. The results are increased productivity and safety, and, ultimately, a better way to build. These innovations all started with imagination. In this episode we reflect on the innovations brought to life through imagining a better way to build and ask construction professionals what they think of the innovations they are seeing now and what is to come.

In this episode we talk about the rise of Equipment as a Service in construction. Join us as we talk to a subscription model expert and Hilti team members about how the subscription services model makes customers members and vendors partners.

In this episode, we'll talk to Internet of Things expert and Hilti leaders about how connected hardware and software turn big data into actionable insights. We'll talk to author and IoT expert, Don DeLoach and Hilti leaders Ted Przybylowicz and Erik Mikysa.

In this episode we will look at the rise of human augmentation tools in construction and the impact they are having on the people who build. We'll talk to generational builders, Tyler and Eddie Campbell of the Construction Brother's Podcast, ergonomics expert and founder of AEXG, Marisol Barrero, Hilti health and safety manager, Khadija Talley and Hilti business unit manager, Ed Selz to discuss how human augmentation is being used to increase safety and productivity and the jobsite and beyond.

On this episode we talk to roboticist and industry experts about how robots are making jobsites safer and more productivity and how they are creating an entirely new job category. Featured contributors: Jeremy Searock, Advanced Construction Robotics; Cynthia Bosque, Ph.D. candidate at Stanford University; Henning Roedel, Innovation Lead, DPR Construction; Aiden McGuire, Hilti Division Manager

This season we are exploring the ways in which technological innovations are addressing the greatest challenges facing the construction industry. On this episode we dig into building information modeling: how it started, how it took root, and how it changed the way we build. Join us as we talk to Martin Fischer, Ph.D. as he discusses how he helped develop what we now call BIM. We also talk to Hilti's Trevor Owen about his experience bringing BIM to jobsites.

In the final episode of our six-part series on the work of the Hilti Foundation we are going deep to learn more about the Foundation's origin story and how it connects to one of the most exciting archaeological discoveries in modern times.

By helping to fund and develop music programs internationally, the Hilti Foundation empowers children to make conscious life choices and become independent, responsible and active members of society. In today's episode, we explore the ways in which these special programs impact the lives of program participants, their families and teachers around the world.

The Hilti Foundation supports disaster relief organizations to develop and implement cutting-edge technologies so they are better equipped to respond to a wide range of needs. In today's episode, we talk to representatives from the Hilti Foundation, Doctors Without Borders and Physicians for Human Rights about the work being done to help people suffering in crisis situations.

One of the core principles at the Hilti Foundation is that everyone has the right to a self-determined life. Through their work in the field of Economic Empowerment, the Hilti Foundation aims to ensure that all people have the opportunity to develop the skills they need to earn a living. In this episode we'll explore the ways in which the Foundation partners with Hand in Hand International to deliver skills-based training, community-driven banking and other mechanisms that support economic development for individuals experiencing poverty.

The Hilti Foundation champions the idea that adequate housing is a human right and that a safe place to call home is a prerequisite for social and economic development. In today's episode we are connecting with partners from Habitat for Humanity International and the Base Bahay Foundation to learn more about the issues surrounding sub-standard housing and the ways in which the Hilti Foundation is working to make a difference.

The Hilti Foundation's mission is empowering people to lead independent and self-determined lives. In the first episode of our special six-part series on the Foundation's work, we are speaking with leaders and members of the Hilti family to understand the organization's structure, goals and the underlying principles that guide their forward approach to giving.

In this week's episode, we wrap up our Executive Profile Series with a special interview with Hilti North America Region Head and CEO Martina McIsaac. Tune in to hear more about her career journey, Hilti's unique culture and what she's learned along the way.

In this week's episode, we connect with Peter Andersen, general manager for Hilti's West Market Organization and member of the Executive Management Team. Peter shares his best advice for enjoying the journey of career development and his own "people first" leadership philosophy. Subscribe to In This Case to get the latest episodes and listen to our entire back catalog.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Jahida Nadi, general manager for Energy and Industry and member of the Hilti North America Executive Management Team. We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, from international experiences and energy infrastructure to representation and diversity in the construction industry. Subscribe to In This Case in your favorite podcast app today!

In this week's episode, we connect with Kelly Beaver, general counsel for Hilti North America and member of the Executive Management Team. Kelly shares his go-to strategy for managing through stressful situations and shares his own Hilti origin story. Subscribe to In This Case to get the latest episodes and listen to our entire back catalog.

In this week's episode, we connect with Mike McGowan, general manager for the eastern United States and member of the Hilti North America Executive Management Team. Mike shares his thoughts on what makes someone a great fit to wear the iconic red shirt and which product innovations have been the biggest game changers over the years.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Jason Janning, general manager for the Central United States and member of the Hilti North America Executive Management Team. We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, from jobsite technology to building a better future for neighbors in need.

A special interview with Guy Bader, chief financial officer for Hilti North America, as part of our second season highlighting leadership perspectives at Hilti.

In this week's episode of In This Case, we're talking to Rafael Garcia, senior vice president of Marketing for Hilti North America. Our conversation covered everything from how he developed his leadership style to the importance of moving beyond hardware to become a complete solutions provider.

A special interview with Karl Neumaier, chief operating officer for Hilti North America, as part of our second season highlighting leadership perspectives at Hilti.

In this week's episode, we connect with Patrick O'Connell, senior vice president of Logistics for Hilti North America. From inventory planning to 'last mile' transportation, tune in to hear more about how the Hilti team delivers and what he's learned along the way.

Continuing our special profile series, in this episode we connect with Alison Braman, senior vice president of Human Resources for Hilti North America.

In the first episode of season two, we sit down - virtually speaking - with Dan Wade, general manager of Hilti Canada, in a conversation ranging from internships and jobsite technology to corporate culture and Chicago baseball.

Managing product phase-outs, plus a look at how Hilti products help build a better future, even at the end of their lifecycle.

After a new product launches, what's next? In this episode we hear from team members in Logistics, Marketing and Sales to learn more about how the rubber meets the road.

How Hilti trains a professional, direct sales team to sell new products, including behind the scenes audio from last year's Regional Manager Training.

A look at how Hilti collects input on new products from the people that are putting them to use, every single day.

Breaking down the six-step process Hilti uses to shepherd a new product from concept to jobsite.

Welcome to In This Case! In the first episode of our special series on product development, we look at where new product ideas come from at Hilti.