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The Spec Shaman podcast explores the world of building product manufacturers, architects and engineers, sustainable design, technology and trends. We engage in thought-provoking discussions with renowned experts, industry pioneers, and visionaries who are making a significant impact in the construction industry. Join us as we explore groundbreaking ideas, revolutionary concepts, and the latest advancements shaping the built environment.
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The Threshold of Specification: Door Hardware, Product Consultation and Spec Writing
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Welcome to our latest Spec Shaman Podcast episode on door hardware, product consultation and specification writing. This AIA CE Podcast Course features an hour-long conversation that unveils a groundbreaking series that explores the intricacies of door hardware and architectural specifications. The conversation is guided by industry veterans Peter …
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The Great Leap Floorward: Collaborative Monitoring Technology for Jobsites
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Welcome to our latest Spec Shaman Podcast episode on monitoring technology for jobsite climate conditions. This AIA CE Podcast Course features a conversation that unveils the transformative potential of ambient climate monitoring technology in construction sites, powered by sensors and IoT software. In this podcast course, we are joined by Scott Ba…
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The Fire Stops Here: Life Safety, Invention and the Profound Impact of Expertise
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Welcome to our latest Spec Shaman Podcast episode on firestopping featuring industry innovator Don Pilz, senior manager of product development at CEMCO. Join us on a captivating journey through Don's illustrious career in the building product industry, marked by his groundbreaking innovations and over seventy patents in firestopping technology. In …
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Sustainable Innovators Series: Yukari Kubo, Materials Specialist at Brightworks Sustainability
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In this second edition of The Spec Shaman Podcast, Sustainable Innovators Series, we sit down with Yukari Kubo, a licensed architect and Materials Specialist with Brightworks Sustainability. Dedicated to reducing the carbon and toxicological impacts of the built environment, Yukari shares her expertise on the union between architecture and environm…
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Architectural Harmony: An Ethos Forward Approach to Design with Blima Ehrentreu
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We are joined by Blima Ehrentreu, CEO and Founder of The Designers Group. Blima, an inventive leader in architecture, discusses leveraging AI while keeping the authentic human approach to project curation. Combining vision and VR technology, Blima opens up on her collaborative approach to relaying the goal of the built environment to stakeholders f…
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Sustainable Innovators Series: Terry Swack, the Visionary Behind Sustainable Minds
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We are thrilled to announce the release of a special edition of The Spec Shaman Podcast! In the first episode of our “Sustainable Innovators Series”, we have the privilege of speaking with our longtime friend and esteemed colleague Terry Swack, an eminent figure in the realm of sustainability and the visionary founder of Sustainable Minds. In this …
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Experience Across Building Materials: A Master Class in Honesty and Community
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Join us in an illuminating exposition into the world of building and construction materials with our esteemed guest, Jeff Surovi. With over three decades of experience in manufacturing and wholesale building materials distribution across various product lines, Jeff brings a wealth of expertise to the table. In this podcast episode, we discuss key i…
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Constructing Success: CTE and VR Reshaping Skilled Labor in the Built Environment
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In this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, featuring Brad Benedict, the conversation revolves around the integration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming, VR technology, and the merging of these two fields. The conversations shed light on the importance of CTE programming in addressing the growing chasm for skilled workers in variou…
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Crafting Success: The Gratitude-Wisdom Connection in Construction
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On this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we have an insightful discussion on the impact of rewarding human connections made while traveling to manufacturing sites, the progress of the women in the A/E/C industry and the prismatic effect of a gratitude centered approach to daily life both professionally and personally. We are joined by Syndi Sim,…
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Future Focused Specs: Guiding Your Products to Success with Precision
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In this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we discuss the growing demand for site-specific security products and applications, the current shift in the A/E/C industry driven by AI and cost-benefit analysis of investments in new technology focused on product development and employee retention. We are joined by Rick Snelling, Vice-President and Gene…
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Demystifying Product Specification Resources
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In this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we discuss the theory and practice of Master Product Databases, the landscape of specification software development for the construction industries and the value of perspective when it comes to the evolutionary progression of programming capabilities. We are joined by Matt Johnson, Director of Manufacture…
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Behind the Specs: A Deep Dive into Product Specification Techniques
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In this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we discuss drinking from the fountain of knowledge on the built environment, credibility over bottom lines and the connection between altruism, education and architectural specification. We are joined by the accomplished Roy F. Schauffele, President and founder of Division 7 Solutions, Inc. Schauffele is …
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Breaking Down Barriers: Navigating the Specification Landscape
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In this inaugural episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we are discussing the labor shortages impacting the building industry, the value of integrity in product representation for architectural specification and a surf shack dream realized in Costa Rica. We are joined by Jason Foura of WOLF the VP of Market Development who oversees the architectural …
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