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The Building Material Category Construction Leaders Haven't Considered
May 31, 2026

The Building Material Category Construction Leaders Haven't Considered

Construction and AEC leaders — what if the standard toolkit of building materials is missing an entire category? In this clip, Allison Dring explains that the construction industry has operated with the same core materials for over a century — concrete, wood, steel. But a new category is emergi…
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What's Actually Stopping Sustainable Buildings From Going Mainstream
May 29, 2026

What's Actually Stopping Sustainable Buildings From Going Mainstream

Construction and AEC leaders — Sustainable buildings are no longer just a premium; they are a necessity for renting properties, especially in major European cities. This shift presents a significant market opportunity within sustainable real estate, despite challenges like expensive and misaligned …
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Can Buildings Store Carbon? How Architects Are Using Biochar to Fight Climate Change #climatetech
May 26, 2026

Can Buildings Store Carbon? How Architects Are Using Biochar to Fight Climate Change #climatetech

Buildings don’t just produce carbon—they can store it.The construction industry contributes nearly 40% of global emissions, largely driven by the materials we use. But what if buildings could reverse that impact instead of adding to it?In this Activating Curiosity™ conversation, Ryan Ware sits …
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Why AEC Still Measures Work in Hours
May 24, 2026

Why AEC Still Measures Work in Hours

Construction and AEC leaders — the 40-hour workweek wasn't designed for how projects actually move. So why are we still measuring work by hours? In this clip, Erin Fantozz — who works primarily with architectural firms — challenges one of AEC's most entrenched assumptions: that 40 hours is the d…
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When AEC Professionals Say 'This Isn't Sustainable'
May 22, 2026

When AEC Professionals Say 'This Isn't Sustainable'

Construction and AEC leaders — at some point, the conversation shifts. It's no longer about work-life balance. It's about sustainability. In this clip, Erin Fantozz shares a moment many AEC professionals experience but rarely say out loud: sitting across from your firm and saying, "This is not…
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The AEC Staffing Problem Isn't What You Think
May 21, 2026

The AEC Staffing Problem Isn't What You Think

Efficiency isn’t about working more hours—it’s about how work is structured in the first place.That’s where many AEC firms are getting stuck. Not because of effort, but because the traditional work model—built on billable hours, rigid workflows, and in-office expectations—is creating friction, li…
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The brutal truth about prefab construction
May 20, 2026

The brutal truth about prefab construction

Construction and AEC leaders — prefabrication isn't just a new construction method. It's a shift in mindset — and that's where contractors get stuck. In this clip, we break down what happens when traditional builders walk into a factory environment carrying traditional construction thinking. The…
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Why Connected Workflows Change Everything in Offsite Construction
May 18, 2026

Why Connected Workflows Change Everything in Offsite Construction

Offsite construction isn’t struggling because of complexity—it’s struggling because workflows aren’t connected.Production, quality, materials, and labor often operate in silos, creating inefficiencies and slowing adoption.The opportunity isn’t just better tools—it’s better integration.When wor…
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The Real Reason Prefab Isn't Taking Off
May 17, 2026

The Real Reason Prefab Isn't Taking Off

Prefab isn’t just a factory problem.It’s a trust problem across the entire project.Prefabrication and offsite construction promise faster delivery, better quality, and improved efficiency.But there’s a deeper challenge slowing adoption across the industry.In this clip from Activating Curiosi…
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Why Construction Teams Resist New Technology
May 15, 2026

Why Construction Teams Resist New Technology

In this clip from Activating Curiosity™, Vikas Murali (Co-Founder & CEO of Offsight) shares how individuals in the construction industry must consider their relationship with digitizing mandatory reports. By moving from paper to digital, organizations can gain better control over their processes, r…
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