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Foundations & Futures: The Story of Construction Best Practices

Foundations & Futures: The Story of Construction Best Practices

By: Maitt Saiwyer
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"Every building tells a story — of vision, materials, and the people who bring it to life. But behind every great structure lies a history of best practices that shaped the way we build today."

In Foundations & Futures, we uncover the seminal books, ideas, and breakthroughs that defined construction across centuries. From Vitruvius and Palladio’s ancient wisdom, to Lean Construction and digital twins, this series explores how builders, architects, and managers turned theory into practice and practice into industry standards.

Each episode blends storytelling, history, and real-world examples to show how construction evolved from craft guilds and cathedral masons into today’s multi-billion-dollar projects powered by data, AI, and sustainability.

Whether you’re a construction professional, an architecture enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the built world around you, this podcast offers timeless lessons and future-facing insights.

Listen in, and discover how the past built the present — and how today is shaping the future of construction.

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Episodes
  • Episode 10 — Tomorrow’s Toolbox

    Episode 10 — Tomorrow’s Toolbox
    Aug 22 2025

    AI, Digital Twins, and the Future of Best Practices We close with the frontier of construction best practices — AI-driven scheduling, digital twins, robotics, and the blending of virtual with physical. From BIM to predictive analytics, tomorrow’s builders already have new tools in hand.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 9 — Managing the Megaproject

    Episode 9 — Managing the Megaproject
    Aug 22 2025

    PMBOK, CMAA, and Professionalization of the Industry Construction is no longer just about hammers and nails. It’s also about certifications, risk management, and stakeholder communication. This episode covers the Project Management Body of Knowledge and CMAA’s standards that define professionalism today.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 8 — Green Is the New Concrete

    Episode 8 — Green Is the New Concrete
    Aug 22 2025

    Sustainability, LEED, and the Rise of Green Building Charles Kibert’s Sustainable Construction and the LEED framework ushered in a new focus: not just building structures, but building responsibly. Learn how sustainability went from trend to industry standard.
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    14 mins
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