Podcast Videos

We spend a lot of time debating climate policy.But not a lot of time understanding how it actually took shape.In this clip, Laura Steinbrink explains how climate policy didn’t just emerge from science—it moved forward through a legal process that ultimately reached the Supreme Court.That deci…

We don’t experience climate change as policy—we experience it through our health.In this clip, Laura Steinbrink (CEO of Emerald Built Environments) explains how air quality, water, and building materials directly impact how people perform, learn, and live.As awareness grows, companies are start…

Most people think climate policy drives change.But what if that’s not actually true?In this episode, we break down the 2026 EPA decision to rescind the Endangerment Finding—and what it really means for the AEC industry, sustainability, and the built environment.Ryan sits down with Laura Steinb…

Change in construction isn’t just about new materials or new methods.It’s about people.In this clip from Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware and Kristin Slavin talk about one of the biggest challenges facing the AEC industry—unlearning.As the industry explores mass timber, prefabrication, and ne…

You can’t learn construction from a conference room.In this clip from Activating Curiosity™, Kristin Slavin explains why hands-on experience is critical to understanding how projects actually come together—especially when working with alternative methods like mass timber and prefabrication.Most…

Architects are often seen as designers of buildings.But what if that’s only a small part of the role?In this clip from Activating Curiosity™, Kristen Slavin explains how architects are trained in design thinking—and how that skill applies far beyond buildings.From structuring teams to shaping…

Mass timber construction is rapidly gaining attention as a sustainable alternative to steel and concrete.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 …

Most leaders are told the same thing when it comes to change:“Just manage it.”But what if that’s the problem?In this clip from Activating Curiosity, Ryan Ware challenges the idea that change can be managed at all. Whether in construction, leadership, or personal growth, change isn’t a one-tim…

Most leaders think resistance is the problem during change. It’s not.In this clip from Activating Curiosity, we break down why asking better questions—not giving more direction—is what actually drives clarity, commitment, and progress within teams.Instead of asking “why are they resisting,” str…

Massive shifts in technology, project delivery, and industry expectations are creating ongoing change across the construction industry.For many leaders, this leads to change fatigue — where constant transformation creates resistance, uncertainty, and stress across project teams.In this episode,…