Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction

Prefabrication works differently in highly regulated environments.

In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with David O’Connell to explore how prefabrication, modular construction, and industrialized strategies perform inside life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and cleanroom construction.

When time to market can mean tens of millions of dollars per day, const...

Prefabrication is no longer a technology conversation. It is an owner conversation.

In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Emily Mills Marineau to explore how owners evaluate prefab, modular construction, and offsite strategies through the lens of risk-adjusted return.

The biggest misconception in prefabrication is that the value is simply cost savings. In reali...

Prefabrication has moved beyond proof of concept.

In this kickoff episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt explores what it really means to enter the execution era of prefab.

The debate is no longer about whether prefabrication or modular construction works. It’s about scale, repeatability, and partnership. From data centers driving massive MEP prefabrication growth to owners rethinking...

Prefab, Unfiltered | The Execution Era Begins (Series Preview)

Prefabrication is entering its execution era.

Recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, this special Bridging the Gap series explores what’s actually working in prefab, modular construction, and offsite construction and what still needs to change to scale successfully.

In Prefab, Unfiltered, host Todd Weyandt sits down with owners, VDC leaders, fabrication experts, and...

Join Hari Sunderraj and Rachel Tuller for a candid conversation on how Autodesk is advancing AI, automation, and connected construction—and what those investments mean for the future of the AECO industry.

Recorded during Graitec Innovate2Build, this episode explores how Autodesk is shifting from point solutions to a platform-driven approach—and why culture, data, and ecosystem thinking are critical to making that shift successful.

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Being proactive in AEC has always been the goal but until now, it’s been hard to achieve at scale. In this episode of Bridging the Gap, host Todd Weyandt is joined by David Spergel of Graitec to explore how AI is reshaping workflows to help project teams anticipate risk, surface intent earlier, and make better decisions across the project lifecycle.

The conversation dives into how shared project artifacts, like drawings and PDFs, a...

Prefabrication only reaches its full potential when it’s treated as a system, not a shortcut. In this episode of Bridging the Gap, we explore what it really takes to scale prefab beyond one-off projects and into a repeatable delivery model.

The discussion dives into how standardization can unlock flexibility, why prefab strategy must be defined early, and how digital tools like BIM, automation, and emerging AI capabilities can enab...

How can AI actually help construction teams make better decisions (without adding complexity or losing the human element)?

In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Shelley Copsey, CEO of FYLD, to explore how AI-driven insights are transforming safety and decision-making in construction. Shelley shares how FYLD helps teams move beyond lagging indicators and manual reporting by turning frontline data into acti...

As we wrap up 2025, Todd Weyandt takes a step back to reflect on what this year really taught the construction industry beyond the buzzwords. From the shift away from tech hype toward real-world application, to why culture and leadership matter more than ever, this solo episode connects the dots between the lessons of 2025 and the trends shaping 2026.

If you’re wondering what’s coming next and why it matters...this episode is for y...

Technology was supposed to make construction faster, smarter, and more efficient but in many cases, it’s added friction instead of removing it. In this episode, we explore how the right technology, paired with the right culture, can eliminate inefficiencies and unlock real innovation across construction businesses.

The conversation dives into why technology should exist to serve people, not the other way around, and how contractors...

What happens when a modular construction company leads with people first? Jon Scott of Creative Modular Construction joins the show to share how their motto—“We build people. We build buildings.”—is more than a slogan; it’s the engine behind their remarkable growth.

Jon walks through how CMC develops leaders on the shop floor, supports individuals from all backgrounds, and creates a culture where trust, purpose, and personal transf...

What happens when product data finally becomes as smart as the models it lives in? This week’s episode features Ben Glunz of Anguleris and BIMsmith in an explorative conversation about how connected product data, structured specs, and intelligent digital content are reshaping design workflows from the ground up.

Ben breaks down why architects and engineers still struggle to access trustworthy, build-ready manufacturer data, and wha...

How do construction leaders make better decisions in a world overflowing with data?

Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025, this conversation with Frank Phillips and Ashley Grassano from the University of Florida explores how curiosity, culture, and clear communication help teams turn raw information into meaningful action.

Frank and Ashley share how the AEC industry can shift from reactive to proactive by embracing data litera...

What does it take to scale construction innovation without losing the human touch? Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025, this conversation with Jason Waddell, Director of Construction Technology at Batson-Cook Construction, dives into how one of the Southeast’s leading builders is bridging the gap between field and office through connected technology, culture, and collaboration.

Jason shares insights on implementing new workfl...

Simon Whelan from FenestraPro returns to Bridging the Gap for another insightful conversation—this time live from Autodesk University! In this episode, Simon and Todd Weyandt dive into the evolving world of facade design, the critical role of sustainability in architecture, and how AI is transforming the design process.

Simon shares why early design decisions matter more than ever, clears up common misconceptions about facade analy...

How do we move AI from hype to helpful in civil and site design?

Live from AU 2025, ISG’s Jason Douglas shares how connected workflows across Forma, Revit, Civil 3D, and ACC are becoming real; why fast, responsive partners matter; and how Dynamo scripts eliminated version ping-pong to save time in production. We dig into training at scale, automation wins, and what it takes to keep multidisciplinary teams in sync.

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How do you build a culture where innovation thrives instead of being feared?

Recorded live at Autodesk University in Nashville, this conversation with Cliff Cole, Director of Virtual Design and Construction at The PENTA Building Group, dives into what it really takes to embed innovation into the DNA of a construction company. Cliff shares how storytelling, timing, and empathy create trust and drive adoption—turning change managemen...

What does it take to build a data strategy that empowers people—rather than overwhelms them?

Live from AU Nashville, BIM governance leader Kirsty Hogg unpacks how to build a useful data strategy (not a data swamp), keep feedback lightweight in ACC, and prepare your teams for AI, machine learning, and cloud-first workflows. We dig into lessons-learned capture, lakehouse fundamentals, picking low-friction tools (Ideate, File Sync), a...

What does it take to make sustainability more than a buzzword?

Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, this conversation with Allison Scott, Director of Customer Experience & Industry Engagement at Autodesk, dives into how sustainability becomes real when it’s woven into the daily workflow.

Allison shares how the AEC industry is entering a hockey-stick moment—where data, technology, and culture converge to turn ...