Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction

How Construction Companies Can Save $50K–$100K with Erika Giuggio 11.02.2026 53Min.

Most construction and rental businesses don’t have a revenue problem. They have a leakage problem. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Erika Giuggio, a Business Optimization Specialist at Schooley Mitchell, to uncover where construction and equipment rental companies are unknowingly losing money and how to claw it back.

What It Really Takes to Succeed in Rental Sales with Michael Harwood 04.02.2026 1Std. 1Min.

What does it really take to succeed in equipment rental sales? In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Michael Harwood, Key Account Manager at Sunstate Equipment, to discuss how relationship-driven sales strategies, organizational discipline, and authentic leadership transform performance in the rental industry.

Building High-Performance Rental Teams That Customers Trust with Mark Miller 28.01.2026 58Min.

Why are the construction rental industry’s most successful companies ditching transactional sales and rebuilding around relationships, and what does it mean for your bottom line? In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Mark Miller, Director of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development at Complete Equipment Rentals, to discuss how strong leadership, intentional culture-building, and relationship-driven sales transform rental operations.

AI Isn’t the Solution to Construction. Custom AI Is: Insights from Nick Bartella & Agostino Mastroianni 21.01.2026 51Min.

AI’s out here being thought of as the magic solution to every problem under the sun; construction included. But the real game-changer is custom AI. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott welcome Nick Bartella and Agostino Mastroianni of Revalate AI Studio, to explore why automating mundane processes could transform your bottom line, how custom-built AI agents work within your existing software ecosystem and the strategic mindset needed to adopt innovation without losing control of your operations. Tune in to discover how the right technology partnership can turn construction's biggest operational headaches into competitive advantages without taking humans out of the driver’s seat.

Why Construction Is 1% Gains and a Thousand Cuts with Brad Robinson 14.01.2026 41Min.

In construction, there’s no silver bullet. Real progress comes from death by a thousand cuts: small, relentless improvements in systems, processes, and leadership. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Brad Robinson, a Founding Partner of Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling, to discuss how operational excellence, intentional team leadership, and disciplined process improvements transform construction businesses from reactive to strategic.

How to Scale Construction Without Losing the People with Joe Malone 07.01.2026 45Min.

Careers in construction are rarely built on master plans. They’re built on showing up, doing the work, and earning trust over time. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott sit down with Joe Malone, Executive Vice President and Partner at Haydon, to explore his journey from intern to executive leadership, the culture shift that reshaped the company, and why ownership, accountability, and people-first leadership are what sustain growth.

Beyond the Build Year One: The Lessons, The Guests, The 2026 Focus 24.12.2025 43Min.

In this end-of-year wrap-up, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott reflect on Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction’s first year, what surprised them, what challenged them, and what genuinely stuck. They revisit the guests and moments that shaped their thinking, from the human side of jobsite safety to the urgency of protecting craft knowledge in the trades, and the real-world tension between being data-rich and insight-poor.

Be Curious, Be Humble, Be Ready: The Real Talk Behind Success in Construction Rentals 17.12.2025 1Std. 1Min.

Humility, hustle, and the power of truly listening, that’s what defines this week’s conversation of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction. In this episode, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Lisa Jimenez, Outside Sales Representative at Sunbelt Rentals, who opens up about being humbled when transitioning from general rentals to the complex world of power, how she rebuilt her confidence from a nine down to a five, and why deep relationships drive long-term success.

The Revival Construction Desperately Needs with Gianluca Pascale 10.12.2025 1Std. 4Min.

The construction industry stands at a crossroads. With 20-40% of its workforce retiring in the next decade and mental health crises mounting, leaders must choose: continue operating with outdated mindsets, or pioneer a collaborative revival that prioritises people over profit. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Gianluca Pascale, Chief Connector and Curator at the Constructors Guild, to share insights about construction leadership, mental health, the coming labor cliff, and why the industry desperately needs a cultural and operational reboot.

How Tyler Campbell Is Helping Construction Tech Grow Up 03.12.2025 1Std. 5Min.

When every tool claims to be AI-powered, who’s actually solving problems and who’s just selling hype? In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Tyler Campbell, CEO at FieldProof, to discuss why most construction technology fails in the field, how to actually implement tech that sticks, and why the industry’s obsession with AI hype is masking a fundamental lack of substance.

The Timber Revolution: Building Higher, Faster, and Greener 26.11.2025 1Std. 1Min.

What if the next generation of skyscrapers, schools, and data centers weren’t made of steel or concrete, but wood? In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Arnie Didier, CEO and Principal of Forest Business Network, to dive into how mass timber is transforming construction, from reducing operational costs to increasing efficiency in construction logistics, and how leadership in this industry is evolving.

The 27-Year-Old CEO Who’s Rebuilding Construction Culture 19.11.2025 1Std. 2Min.

Picture this: It’s 2016, and a young woman fresh out of high school walks into a 15-person construction office in Florida. Her job? Help send contracts. Her method? Physical mail. Her background? Marketing and advertising, not construction. Her credibility? Basically nonexistent. Fast forward to 2025, and that same woman, now 27 years old, is the CEO of Stansell Construction, a woman-owned general contracting firm generating $200+ million in revenue, operating across 21 states, and employing nearly 150 people. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, Angelica opens up about what it’s like to lead as a young woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

How Rental Tech Finally Caught Up to Uber with Kyle Clements 12.11.2025 49Min.

Despite having no background in construction or rental, Kyle Clements, Founder and CEO of Quipli, brings a fresh, tech-first perspective, and it’s paying off. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, Kyle joins hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott to discuss how equipment rental is being radically transformed by modern software and AI.

Passing the Torch in Trades Before It Burns Out with Manja Horner 05.11.2025 53Min.

In the next five to eight years, one-fifth of the skilled trades workforce will retire, taking with them decades of irreplaceable expertise. But unlike retiring executives who often transition into consulting roles, these master craftspeople will simply walk away, with their knowledge and experience potentially lost forever. This upcoming crisis forms the backdrop of our latest episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, as Manja Horner, Founder and CEO of Boost, joins hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott to dive into her mission of transforming how trades companies preserve and transfer critical skills to the next generation.

The Hidden Cost of Workplace Safety: How One Mother's Loss Changed an Industry 29.10.2025 1Std. 4Min.

After losing her 27-year-old son Justin in a preventable construction incident, Rena Harrington turned her grief into purpose. As President of United Support and Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF), she now advocates for stronger safety practices, better OSHA enforcement, and legislation to protect families like hers. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, Rena joins hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott to share her approach to workplace safety, the strategies she promotes to prevent fatalities, and how organizations can improve safety compliance while fostering a culture of awareness and accountability.

What a $10M Lawsuit Taught Donald Charbonnet About Leadership 22.10.2025 1Std.

From devastating setbacks to groundbreaking innovations, the equipment rental industry has undergone dramatic transformations over the past five decades. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, industry veteran Donald Charbonnet sits down with hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott to share powerful insights gained from his 50-year journey building, growing, and adapting rental businesses through periods of intense change and challenge.

What Makes a $40M Build Run On Time 15.10.2025 58Min.

What separates exceptional construction companies from the rest? According to Jim Driscoll, Director of Preconstruction at Kadean Construction Company, it comes down to something that can’t be taught in a classroom or replicated by AI: hard-earned experience and the wisdom to know where your company truly excels. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, Jim sits down with hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott to share why real-world experience matters in preconstruction, how to balance technology with practical application, and what it takes to develop the next generation of construction leaders.

The $3B Startup That Builds Homes in Under an Hour 08.10.2025 53Min.

Housing affordability has reached crisis levels. However, one company is bringing automotive-style manufacturing efficiency to home construction. Boxabl is challenging century-old building practices with an innovative approach: mass-producing homes on an assembly line. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Galiano Tiramani, Founder of Boxabl, to share how Boxabl’s innovative approach slashes building costs, navigates regulatory hurdles, and could help solve the affordable housing crisis.

How This Ex-Hollywood Writer Is Disrupting a $100B Industry 01.10.2025 1Std. 2Min.

The construction industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. While cutting-edge technology transforms many aspects of operations, certain fundamental processes remain stubbornly analog. Perhaps nowhere is this contrast more evident than in fuel management, where many companies still rely on handwritten tickets and manual spreadsheets to track one of their most significant operating expenses. In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Mike Murphy, the President of Ally Fuels and the founder of Nomad, to discuss how technology is transforming on-site fuel management, the challenges of fuel delivery in construction, and how data-driven approaches are enhancing operational productivity for construction companies.

How Top Leaders Turn Emotional Intelligence into 10X Growth with Pete Vanderveen 24.09.2025 54Min.

When it comes to construction and logistics, leaders often focus exclusively on operational excellence, financial metrics, and process optimization. However, as Pete Vanderveen revealed in this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, the foundation of sustainable business success lies in something deeper: personal resilience and emotional intelligence. To learn more about it, Pete joined hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott to explore how personal growth, emotional awareness, and authentic leadership drive both individual and organizational success.