ENR’s Critical Path Podcast delivers insights from leading industry experts and decision-makers about the latest construction industry innovations, issues and developments.
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The executive director of a non-profit that works with DOTs and multiple other entities on cutting-edge research for transportation and land use innovation chats with Deputy Editor Aileen Cho about its past, present and future.
Bluebeam CEO Usman Shuja discusses the role of the portable document format (PDF) technology in construction documents and what the AI-powered future holds for Bluebeam and Nemetschek AG with ENR Senior Editor Jeff Yoders.
At an industry symposium in June, Deputy Editor Aileen Cho interviewed three key leaders of the global insurance broker, including Rob McDonough (pictured), CEO of Construction, Infrastructure, and Surety for North America.
When construction abruptly stopped at the former Pfizer headquarters redevelopment in Midtown Manhattan after workers discovered buckled steel columns and floor sagging, public attention quickly turned to one question: What happened? But before investigators can determine why a structural failure occurred, engineers must answer a different question: How do they stabilize a damaged building and safely determine what went wrong? In this special edition of the ENR Critical Path Podcast, host Bryan Gottlieb speaks with Christopher Raebel, vice president of engineering and research at the American
Polysiloxane coatings are redefining long-term protection for water storage and treatment assets. In this episode, learn how these advanced systems outperform traditional epoxy and polyurethane coatings with superior UV resistance, durability and reduced maintenance needs. Explore how the smooth, non-porous surfaces of polysiloxanes help minimize biofilm and algae growth, supporting cleaner assets and improved water quality. You’ll also gain insight into lifecycle cost savings and why utilities and operators are turning to polysiloxanes as a smarter, more sustainable solution. Speakers: Steve
Alquist 3D Chariman and Founder Zach Mannheimer talks to ENR Senior Editor Jeff Yoders about housing, the journey of 3D printing concrete homes and commercial products and how his company made additive manufacturerd Wal-Mart Supercenters.
In a multimedia podcast, the CEO of GISI Consulting Group discusses how the collective utilizes a roster of A-list firms under one platform, with 10,000+ employees advising on megaprojects across the globe.
What does it take to build a lasting career in construction? Three senior women leaders from J.E. Dunn, Austin Industries, and Findorff share hard-won perspectives on resilience, navigating burnout, and earning a seat at the table. Sponsored by: CMiC
The author and engineer chat with Aileen Cho, who accompanied McNichol on a cross-country infrastructure tour in 2015, about chronicling the messy and mesmerizing history of the New York City megaproject.
The CEO of Embrace Partners and CEO of the Minority Business Development Institute talks with Deputy Editor Aileen Cho about helping small contractors achieve business acumen and bonding capacity.
Jeff Yoders and Aileen Cho caught up with Autodesk’s Chief Sustainability Officer Joe Speicher and Global Vice President of Product and Engineering Lalith Subramanian at the ConExpo trade show in Las Vegas for a Tech Talk. Autodesk and the overall construction industry’s journey toward sustainability continues as workflows change and vendors like Autodesk push more cloud-connected workflows forward, including via Autodesk Forma.
ENR Deputy Editor Aileen Cho caught up with HNTB’s Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti at the Transportation Research Board conference to talk about transportation trends, mentoring and her legacy of leadership.
Jeff Yoders and Bryan Gottlieb welcome Clayco Executive Chairman Bob Clark back to the Critical Path for an exec talk about the data center boom and how Clayco is working to meet client demands for these mission critical facilities as well as get the story about the critical infrastructure of the future.
The Chair, Infrastructure & Projects - Global Disputes at Winston & Strawn LLP discusses strategies to better deliver infrastructure. Sponsored by: University of Michigan – Michigan Engineering Online
Construction technology consultant Burcin Kaplanoglu returns to the Critical Path with his third annual construction predictions podcast to kick off the still-new year. Senior Tech Editor Jeff Yoders moderates. Sponsored by: University of Michigan – Michigan Engineering Online
The industry veteran talks—with raw candor—about his decades of experience with major infrastructure jobs, reflected in his recently published book.
Autodesk’s sustainability and impact champion discusses how construction technology has evolved to meet the needs of contractors and designers, how industrialized construction offers new opportunities and even a bit about women in construction and her own journey from performing arts training to becoming a leader at Skanska and Autdodesk in construction and sustainability. Sponsored by: CMiC
The duo representing Gensler and C.W. Driver recount the roller-coaster ride of building a temporary campus for Angeleno students in a matter of weeks. Sponsored by: CMiC
Discover how Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and data-driven solutions are transforming construction for safer, smarter, and faster project delivery. Brandy Aucoin, Solutions Consultant at Hexagon Brandy is a Solutions Consultant with 21 years in project execution, spanning dimensional control, civil design, and 7 years in design tech roles including software admin, clash detection, and AWP. Mark Mehta, Senior Solutions Consultant at Hexagon Mark, an LSU Physics graduate, began construction in 2005 as an E&I Field Engineer. He worked 14 years in WFP, virtual construction, and AWP, later joining
Industry leaders reveal how AI is transforming infrastructure projects. Learn how firms use generative AI for design optimization, workflow automation, and workforce learning. Discover practical implementation strategies to turn AI into competitive advantage. Mark Coates, Vice President of Infrastructure Policy Advancement, Bentley Mark Coates is Bentley’s Vice President of Infrastructure Policy Advancement, where he helps to inform and guide government, policymakers, business leaders, and decision-makers globally on the benefits of digital transformation. A former quantity surveyor with vast
ENR editors Pam McFarland and Corinne Grinapol sat down with the husband-wife team of Edgar Westerhof, vice president and U.S. climate adaptation lead at Arcadis and Sarah Cameron Sunde, an artist working at the intersection of performance, video, conceptual and public art, to talk about climate adaption, water, and art. Westerhof has been an integral part of the Big U and East Side Coastal Resilience Project in New York City, and Sunde is cofounder of the triennial Works on Water, a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow, and a 2023 cultural leader with the World Economic Forum. Image: Sarah Cameron Sunde's
ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Pam McFarland talk with the former chief counsel to the FHWA and now principal advisor to Jacobs about the goal of achieving more streamlined review processes while still being environmentally responsible. Sponsored by: CMiC
Danielle Dy Buncio, co-founder and CEO of VIATechnik, tells Jeff Yoders about Voyager, the company’s new digital twin platform and discusses construction AI, prefabrication and manufacturing in construction and the promise of construction technology today. Sponsored by: CMiC
The founder of Bridging the Gap Africa and a volunteer from HNTB talk with ENR’s Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders about crocodiles, hippos, and finding a purpose. Sponsored by: https://ineight.com/
Jeff Yoders and Team D3 President President of AECO and Symetri Chief Business Development Officer Scott Bailey discuss making a virtual replica Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place and the future of digital twins at the Esri User Conference in San Diego. Sponsored by: https://ineight.com/
