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Culture In Construction Episodes

Trailblazing Mass Timber Adoption: Leading Sustainable Construction Innovation
March 24, 2026

Trailblazing Mass Timber Adoption: Leading Sustainable Construction Innovation

Summary Mass timber is rapidly emerging as a leading solution for sustainable construction, but adopting new building systems in the AEC industry requires more than advanced materials. It demands new mindsets, stronger collaboration, and leaders willing to challenge traditional industry norms. In t…
Building a Stronger Relationship With Change in Construction Leadership
March 19, 2026

Building a Stronger Relationship With Change in Construction Leadership

Summary Mini Series Part 6: Most industries — especially the construction industry — struggle with change fatigue caused by new technologies, evolving project delivery models, and shifting market demands. Construction leadership must navigate this ongoing transformation effectively through strong c…
Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms
March 10, 2026

Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms

Summary In this episode of 'Activating Curiosity | Leading Change in the Construction Industry,' Ryan Ware sits down with Kristin Kautz of JAM Idea Agency to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. T…
Overcoming Resistance: Embracing the Human Side of Modular Construction Innovation
Feb. 24, 2026

Overcoming Resistance: Embracing the Human Side of Modular Construction Innovation

Summary In this episode, Ryan Ware sits down with Ali Salman of Workspace Modular Structures , a seasoned entrepreneur, to explore the transformative potential of prefab and modular construction within the construction indust...
Guest: Ali Salman
Curiosity-Driven Change Leadership in the Construction Industry
Feb. 19, 2026

Curiosity-Driven Change Leadership in the Construction Industry

Summary Mini Series Part 5: In this episode, Ryan Ware explores the critical role of curiosity in leading change management within construction projects and advancing construction leadership development. Building on the first four foundational C's of change—choice, control, clarity, and commitment—…
Reducing Friction in Construction Decision-Making Without Replacing Expertise
Feb. 10, 2026

Reducing Friction in Construction Decision-Making Without Replacing Expertise

Summary In this episode of Activating Curiosity, Ryan Ware and UpCodes Co-Founder and CEO Scott Reynolds explore how technology and AI are transforming change management and leadership in construction projects by reducing friction in decision-making processes without replacing professional expertis…
Micro Hospitals, Macro Impact: Leading Change in Construction for Rural Healthcare
Jan. 27, 2026

Micro Hospitals, Macro Impact: Leading Change in Construction for Rural Healthcare

Summary In this episode of Activating Curiosity | Leading Change in the Construction Industry, Ryan Ware explores how micro hospitals are expanding access to healthcare in rural communities—and what this shift reveals about l...
Commitment Isn’t Motivation: How AEC Leaders Keep Change Alive
Jan. 22, 2026

Commitment Isn’t Motivation: How AEC Leaders Keep Change Alive

Summary Mini Series Part 4: Building a Stronger Relationship with Change. In this insightful episode, Ryan Ware dives deep into the critical role of commitment within change management for construction leaders. Focusing on th...
Leading Change in Construction: Why Culture Matters, Not Just Technology
Jan. 13, 2026

Leading Change in Construction: Why Culture Matters, Not Just Technology

Summary This episode of Activating Curiosity is for construction and AEC industry leaders navigating ongoing industry change and preparing for what’s next. Host Ryan Ware sits down with Brian Turmail, Vice President of Image ...
Efficiency in Construction Leadership: How Collaboration Drives Innovation
Dec. 9, 2025

Efficiency in Construction Leadership: How Collaboration Drives Innovation

Summary Ryan Ware & Brian Skripac of the DBIA dive into change leadership & leading change in construction through innovative coaching techniques & effective change management in the AEC industry. Unpacking the evolution of design build and BIM adoption in construction, virtual design, …