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Where curiosity meets construction leadership. Exploring change management, innovation, and the future of the AEC industry.
Leading Change in Construction: Why Human-Centered Leadership Is Transforming the Industry
May 26, 2026

Leading Change in Construction: Why Human-Centered Leadership Is Transforming the Industry

The construction industry has long been defined by toughness, speed, and relentless pressure to deliver. However, leading change in construction today requires something different—human-centered leadership development. In this episode, Ryan sits do…
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Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Why True Housing Solutions Require Systems Thinking
May 19, 2026

Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Why True Housing Solutions Require Systems Thinking

Welcome back to Activating Curiosity! In a recent bonus episode, we dove deep into a critical aspect of the housing crisis, one that often gets overshadowed by headlines about construction rates and property values. We had an incredibly insightful c…
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Why Industrialized Construction Could Help Solve the Housing Crisis
May 12, 2026

Why Industrialized Construction Could Help Solve the Housing Crisis

Housing affordability continues to challenge communities across the United States. While many debates focus on financing, zoning, or policy, another issue sits quietly underneath the entire problem: housing supply. Can Industrialized Construction be…
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Beyond Regulation: How Markets and Communities Drive Climate Action in Construction
April 30, 2026

Beyond Regulation: How Markets and Communities Drive Climate Action in Construction

Welcome back to the blog, fellow curious minds and industry trailblazers! In our latest episode of Activating Curiosity with Laura Steinbrink, CEO of Emarald Built Environments, we dove deep into the often-turbulent waters of climate policy and its …
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Mass Timber Adoption: Leading Sustainable Construction Innovation in the AEC Industry
April 21, 2026

Mass Timber Adoption: Leading Sustainable Construction Innovation in the AEC Industry

The construction industry is searching for better ways to build—faster, smarter, and more sustainably. One solution gaining serious momentum is mass timber. But mass timber adoption isn’t just about changing materials. It requires new mindsets, st…
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AI Isn’t a Tool. It’s Air.
April 7, 2026

AI Isn’t a Tool. It’s Air.

Curiosity, Change, and Leadership in the AEC Industry Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. It shows up in conference agendas, articles, and vendor pitches across the AEC industry. Some people say AI will transform the constructio…
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Why Modular Is a Human Mindset Problem Before It’s a Technology Problem
March 24, 2026

Why Modular Is a Human Mindset Problem Before It’s a Technology Problem

Relearning May Matter More Than Technology For decades, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has carried a reputation: slow to change. After my conversation with Ali Salman, founder of Workspace Modular Structures, …
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Construction Leadership Development: Why Leading Change Matters
March 17, 2026

Construction Leadership Development: Why Leading Change Matters

The construction industry faces a defining moment. Technology is advancing. Workforce demographics are shifting. Project complexity continues to rise. Yet one factor determines whether companies adapt or struggle. Leadership. Construction…
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Why Design Teams Keep going to “Default Mode” with Choices—and How to Fix It
March 10, 2026

Why Design Teams Keep going to “Default Mode” with Choices—and How to Fix It

How UpCodes is stitching together the fragmented world of codes, products, and specifications to give the industry back its most precious resource: time. Every architect has had that moment early in their career. The moment when the romance o…
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Leading Change in Construction: The 5 Cs That Strengthen Leadership in Uncertain Times
March 3, 2026

Leading Change in Construction: The 5 Cs That Strengthen Leadership in Uncertain Times

The construction industry doesn’t struggle with intelligence. It struggles with relationship — our relationship with change. The job keeps speeding up. The tools keep multiplying. Clients want it faster and greener. In this storm, leadership is…
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