We invited KP Reddy to our "Building Future" Podcast to talk about BuildTech and the opportunities for the architecture sector. From BIM to IoT and blockchain, KP shares his vision on how the industry is ready for disruption and what is takes to be part of the digitalization of the construction and architecture industries. About KP: Reddy effortlessly combines expertise in advanced technologies with critical, in-the-trenches experience as an entrepreneur. He is a globally recognized authority in AEC environments, artificial intelligence, robotics and automation, collaborative communication, mobile applications and cloud computing. His passion is in launching game-changing startups, raising substantial investments, and leading organizations to meaningful acquisition and IPO exits. His most recent book, “What you know about startups is wrong.” hit the best seller list in its first week of release. KP is the interim-CEO of portfolio company Konstru and sits on the Board’s of OnScale, WAimat and Hummingbird Kinetics. His experience advising Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola, Cox Communications, IBM and UPS informs his ability to accelerate internal know-how to achieve aggressive financial targets. More about KP: http://kpreddy.co/

During the 2019 AIA Convention in Las Vegas we invited a selected group of manufacturers and industry leaders to discuss the future of architecture and construction. Trends, technology, apps, BIM, customization, supply chain, and more insights on the first edition of Building Future. In this episode we sit down with Peter Faulk, Marketing Manager at Morin Corp., part of the Kingspan Group. About Morin Corp.: The Morin Corporation, a family-owned business, was founded in Bristol, Connecticut in the mid 1950’s initially as a steel installation company. During the 1960’s Morin grew to become a manufacturer of roll-formed metal wall and roof panels. Today Morin is proud to be a member of the Kingspan Group of Companies as of August of 2008.

During the 2019 AIA Convention in Las Vegas we invited a selected group of manufacturers and industry leaders to discuss the future of architecture and construction. Trends, technology, apps, BIM, customization, supply chain, and more insights on the first edition of Building Future. In this episode we sit down with Tyson Kindstrom, VP of Marketing of Sto. About Sto: We believe in ‘Building with Conscience’. That means ensuring that all building products are not only safe, effective and easy to install, but also environmentally responsible and sustainable. We know you’re always looking for the smartest and newest technology to create energy efficient buildings with superior aesthetics. That’s exactly what our products help you achieve. Products like our wall systems, coatings and finishes are consistent favorites among design professionals, contractors and property owners alike. Whatever your needs or vision may be, we offer products for every type of building project; whether it’s new construction, restoration or panelization, commercial or residential work. As an architect or specifier, you focus on aesthetics and feasibility. As a contractor, you want products that are easy to work with. As a building owner, you want to keep your property value high and your costs low. Whatever your role, Sto understands your unique needs, and delivers the smart, innovative materials and solutions that make your job easier. That’s what makes us an innovative leader in integrated exterior wall systems. But we don’t stop there. When you combine that commitment to product support and innovation with value-added offerings like consultative design and color services through Sto Studio or training in proper application techniques through the Sto Institute, you get an integrated exterior wall system solution unmatched in the industry.

During the 2019 AIA Convention in Las Vegas we invited a selected group of manufacturers and industry leaders to discuss the future of architecture and construction. Trends, technology, apps, BIM, customization, supply chain, and more insights on the first edition of Building Future. In this episode we sit down with Steve DeBerardino, Commercial Director for Cosentino North America. About Cosentino: Cosentino Group is a global, Spanish, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of design and architecture. It works together with its clients and partners to provide with solutions that offer design and value, and inspire the life of many people. This objective is possible thanks to pioneering and leading brands in their respective segments such as Silestone®, Dekton® or Sensa by Cosentino®. Technologically advanced surfaces that allow the creation of unique environments and designs for the home and public spaces.

During the 2019 AIA Convention in Las Vegas we invited a selected group of manufacturers and industry leaders to discuss the future of architecture and construction. Trends, technology, apps, BIM, customization, supply chain, and more insights on the first edition of Building Future. In this episode we sit down with Ana Fernandes, architect in charge of Marketing & Communications at panoramah!. About panoramah!: panoramah!® is a state-of-the-art sliding aluminium casement system that explores the structural properties of glass, enabling the execution of large glazed areas with the use of vertical, minimal (slender) aluminium profiles, resulting in great elegance. Unlike traditional casement systems, glass is panoramah!®’s self-supporting, main component, while the aluminium frame takes on the secondary functions of guiding its sliding motion, providing additional structural reinforcement and ensuring the window’s sealing capacity.

During the 2019 AIA Convention in Las Vegas we invited a selected group of manufacturers and industry leaders to discuss the future of architecture and construction. Trends, technology, apps, BIM, customization, supply chain, and more insights on the first edition of Building Future. In this episode we sit down with Jason Zeeff, VP of Sales at Dri-Design. About Dri-Design: Dri-Design Product Catalog It was not created by a large panel manufacturer as a way to grab more market share, but rather by a single small business as a way to address significant shortfalls we saw in the metal panel systems we had been using for decades. A system invented from research and development based on real life experience of over 30 years, selling and installing many other systems. Our timeline also provided a history long enough to watch and see how the existing systems aged and performed, long term. During that time, experiences with other panel systems included delamination, staining due to the effects of weather on joint sealants and gaskets, rising costs of production, inefficient installation practices, and a general lack of color, texture and design options. There had to be a better way… So, with new ideals in mind, we began developing Dri-Design in the mid-90s. We were folding metal in our shop, origami style, to try and create a system that would not be burdened with the same flaws of previous metal panels. We were working to combine beautifully simple design with new objectives about the way a system could perform, both at the time of installation and for decades later. The result of our meticulous engineering was a style of metal wall panel system that had not existed previously. It was, and is, a 100% recyclable, pressure equalized rain-screen, architectural metal wall system that attaches to nearly any substrate without the use of clips or extrusions. It is not laminated, nor a composite material, so panels will never delaminate. It doesn’t require joint sealants, gaskets, or butyl tape, and therefore eliminates the staining and maintenance associated with them. It is manufactured efficiently and installs faster than any comparable product, saving time and money. Additionally, Dri-Design’s patented design has passed the most stringent air, water and structural testing requirements in the industry, including the AAMA 508-07 test for pressure equalized rain-screens, as well as Miami-Dade County hurricane testing. All of this in a system that provides nearly endless design possibilities, with an unlimited palate of colors, finishes, materials, textures, and custom perforations, including imaging. Dri-Design hits the mark where both form and function meet.

During the 2019 AIA Convention in Las Vegas we invited a selected group of manufacturers and industry leaders to discuss the future of architecture and construction. Trends, technology, apps, BIM, customization, supply chain, and more insights on the first edition of Building Future. In this episode we sit down with Huw Roberts, recently appointed as the CEO of Graphisoft. About Graphisoft: GRAPHISOFT® ignited the BIM revolution in 1984 with ARCHICAD®, the industry first BIM software for architects. GRAPHISOFT continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions such as its revolutionary BIMcloud®, the world’s first real-time BIM collaboration environment, EcoDesigner STAR, the world’s first fully BIM-integrated “GREEN” design solution and BIMx®, the world’s leading mobile app for BIM visualization. GRAPHISOFT has been a part of the Nemetschek Group since its acquisition in 2007.

During the 2019 AIA Convention in Las Vegas we invited a selected group of manufacturers and industry leaders to discuss the future of architecture and construction. Trends, technology, apps, BIM, customization, supply chain, and more insights on the first edition of Building Future. In this episode we sit down with Julian Francis, President of Insulation Business at Owens Corning. About Owens Corning The story of Owens Corning began in the 1930s when a failed experiment with glass building blocks produced a surprising result – it revealed a way to make glass fibers in commercial quantities. This set in motion a remarkable series of events that included the birth of Owens Corning and the spawning of new industries related to the production of fiber glass materials.

During the 2019 AIA Convention in Las Vegas we invited a selected group of manufacturers and industry leaders to discuss the future of architecture and construction. Trends, technology, apps, customization, supply chain, and more insights on the first edition of Building Future. In this episode we sit down with Gabriel Morales-Sada from AkzoNobel, Market Manager for the Architectural Coatings Division in the Americas. About AkzoNobel AkzoNobel are a global manufacturer of high quality powder coatings sold worldwide under the brand name of Interpon. We are passionate about developing sustainable solutions for all our customers. Headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, our powder coatings business has 29 manufacturing sites in 21 countries and offices and representatives in more than 70 countries worldwide. We provide powder coatings solutions to an extensive range of industry sectors which include; automotive, architectural, appliances, agricultural and construction (ACE), general industrial, functional, furniture and IT. Interpon powder coatings are available in a wide variety of colors, finishes and performance properties tailored to the customer’s individual needs.

During the 2019 AIA Convention in Las Vegas we invited a selected group of manufacturers and industry leaders to discuss the future of architecture and construction. Trends, technology, apps, customization, supply chain, and more insights on the first edition of Building Future. For our first episode we invited C.R. Laurence, with Barbara Haaksma (SVP of Marketing) and Doug Derusha (Eastern Regional Sales Director). About C.R. Laurence: CRL-U.S. Aluminum (C.R. Laurence) is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of architectural glazing systems for numerous CSI divisions. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes entrances, storefronts, curtain walls, architectural hardware, glass railing systems, frameless shower door hardware, and interior partition systems. Our advanced fabrication facilities feature engineering processes that are driven by design and performance in order to meet the aesthetic and code requirements of today’s buildings. From initial specification to final product installation, CRL-U.S. Aluminum offers the single-source solutions architects need to achieve project objectives on time and on budget.