The Art of Construction

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The Art of Construction is here to help you grow your business. Together we explore the world of construction with some of the best minds in the industry. This insightful podcast is hosted by thought provoking entrepreneur, Devon Tilly. Devon has been recognized nationally for his innovation and creativity within the building industry. Join our tribe as we master the Art of Construction.

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June 11, 2026Episode 39438 min

394: Victory Village, Part 2: Constructing Community

This episode revisits The Trailhead Community! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Matt McMullen chat with Pastor Andrew Daugherty and Arts Director David L’Hommedieu at a benefit concert for Victory Village, a new neuro-divergent housing community being built in Boulder, Colorado! If you hear any background noise or laughter, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE before the concert!From Pine Street Church's website: "Pine Street Church is a spiritually-centered community hub in downtown Boulder that operates seven-days a week. Worship gatherings along with a broad range of events, classes, art exhibits, and music performances focus on spirituality, the arts, and social action. We design safe and creative spaces that serve as incubators of innovation and ideas. This motivates action toward the common good in our community, our region, and the world beyond. Community and individual connections are emphasized through intentional partnerships with organizations that share our vision and values."This episode was recorded with memory of Barb Ziegler, the founder of The Trailhead Community.Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

May 28, 2026Episode 39322 min

393: Victory Village, Part 1: Sound Foundations

This episode revisits The Trailhead Community! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Matt McMullen chat with Cowboy Brad at a benefit concert for Victory Village, a new neuro-divergent housing community being built in Boulder, Colorado! If you hear any background noise or laughter, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE before the concert!From Brad's website: Brad Fitch, also known as Cowboy Brad, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Estes Park, Colorado. Brad has achieved notable milestones, including performing for the President of the United States in 2001 and being honored with numerous awards such as the Hawaii Music Award, the All-Around Cowboy Entertainer award, and community service recognition from the Estes Park Sunrise Rotary Club. With over 20 albums to his name and approximately 300 live performances annually, Brad has played across the U.S.—from Red Rocks Amphitheater to the shores of Hawaii. Brad is especially known for his John Denver tribute concerts, which have raised funds for various charities and drawn record-breaking crowds. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Brad continues to share his passion for music and nature with audiences nationwide, staying true to his mission of bringing joy and peace through song. For more information or bookings, please contact, Catherine Lewis at CountryRoadsLLC@gmail.comThis episode was recorded with memory of Barb Ziegler, the founder of The Trailhead Community.Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

May 7, 2026Episode 39247 min

392: Connection in Construction: A Conversation with Chad Harris

“I think it’s really people who build buildings, not companies. So how do we keep those people in the industry? It’s by focusing on them, not the company, first.”Join Devon as he chats with Chad Harris of FH Construction Group! From FH Construction Group's website: "FH Construction Group is a general contractor focused on making construction simple, collaborative, and efficient. We specialize in complex market sectors throughout the Mountain West. It’s not just about what we build - it’s who we build it with that sets us apart."Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

April 23, 2026Episode 39144 min

391: Fast Foundations in the Rocky Mountains

“AI is not going to build homes, AI is not going to remodel homes, AI is not going to fix a broken hot water tank. If we’re able to take technology and bring it into the skilled trades, to really attract the youth, it will make a huge difference to our workforce - that’s what we really need right now.” Join Devon as he chats with Brent Wall of Peaks Precast! Brent Wall is the founder of Peaks Precast, focused on improving construction through modular, offsite concrete systems. He built his expertise in the Northeast and is now bringing panelized precast solutions to Colorado, introducing a more efficient approach to a rapidly growing market, and has served in leadership roles with major contractors and developers. He holds a master’s degree in Construction Management from Drexel University and applies LEED and Lean-certified practices to his work.Founded in Spring 2025, Peaks Precast is transforming how foundations are built in the Rocky Mountain region. Based in scenic Chaffee County, Colorado, the company manufactures precision-engineered precast concrete components for both residential and commercial construction. It aims to solve the challenges of outdated, cast-in-place methods that are vulnerable to weather delays, labor shortages, and rising material costs—all of which contribute to Colorado’s affordable housing crisis. Its signature solution, Fast Foundations, is a modular precast foundation system that delivers speed, consistency, and reliability. With faster installation, higher accuracy, and reduced on-site disruption, Fast Foundations helps builders and developers stay on schedule and on budget—even in the most unpredictable mountain conditions.Follow Peaks Precast on Instagram! View the IHIP Press Release and the Facility Ribbon Cutting! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

April 9, 2026Episode 39042 min

390: Construction Management with SPOT

“I built SPOT to get it to this level, I want to shoot it past to where everyone has a 3D model that’s all baked in.”Join Devon as he chats with John Brock of SPOT! John is a custom home design/build contractor, an expert 3D modeler, author of “SketchUp for Builders,” and a SketchUp Extension Developer, specializing in building highly detailed 3D models of construction projects—both his own projects and now for builders across North America. His 3D models are used during the pre-construction phase to identify any issues, design mistakes, clashes, and other potential problems, saving time and money.From SPOT's website: "SPOT was built by a custom home builder for BUILDERS! We experienced firsthand the frustration of juggling multiple disconnected tools, losing data in the gaps, and dealing with constant communication breakdowns between the office and the field. We saw builders struggling with fragmented software solutions that forced them to enter the same data multiple times, made it impossible to see the big picture, and left field teams without the information they needed when they needed it. Our mission is simple: create a true Single Point of Truth for residential construction. One platform where drawings, models, schedules, estimates, and field documentation all work together seamlessly. Because builders deserve tools that work as hard as they do."Take a listen to the mentioned episodes (listed in order mentioned in this episode): AOC 376: The AI revolution in constructionAOC 136: Buildertrend Series: How Client Communication Can Change Your BusinessAOC 157: How a Video Game Became Architecture's Most Powerful New ToolAOC 275: Building a System Built Factory in the Colorado MountainsAOC 241: How a Robot Dog Creates a Single Source of Truth on ProjectsKeep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

March 26, 2026Episode 38940 min

389: Finding freedom in construction

“Evaluate the relationships you have and make sure you have a very even level of people that pour into you.”Join Devon this week as he chats with James Londot of JNL Consulting! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

March 12, 2026Episode 38849 min

388: Change management and the AECiSummit 2026

“Our industry needs brave people who are willing to understand problems deeply, understand the people who are attached to those problems deeply, and find ways to innovate through those shared gains that this industry is experiencing.”Register for the 2026 AECiSummit HERE! (April 8-10). Join Devon as he chats with previous co-host Nathan Wood and Nick Caravella about the upcoming AECiSummit 2026! Use the promo code "AOC" to be entered in a ski trip lottery! Nick Caravella is an architect-turned-technologist focused on helping industrial teams deliver safer, more predictable projects. He works at the intersection of the built environment and digital transformation. At Cumulus, he helps owners and contractors adopt digital QA/QC and Connected Worker solutions that reduce rework, improve quality, and provide real-time visibility into schedule - and cost-driving work. He partners closely with customers, industry leaders, and internal teams to modernize inspection workflows and advance data-driven quality programs across capital projects.Nathan C. Wood is the Executive Director of Construction Progress Coalition (CPC), a grassroots non-profit initiative to educate AEC professionals about the need for open interoperability standards between project delivery stakeholders. Nathan’s experience with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Lean process improvement, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) has led him to realize how even proven technology solutions can result in lost ROI when the needs of people and process are not addressed. Nathan balances his passion for data insights and stakeholder empathy through pragmatic adoption strategy, driving digital standards adoption in design and construction. When not fighting for open standards, Nathan also supports construction transformation as Chief Enabling Officer of SpectrumAEC, delivering speaking engagements, research publications and Design Thinking workshops.For more information on the AECISummit, checkout the Construction Progress Collation's Website!Take a listen to episode 338 (The ConTech Crew featuring Devon Tilly) and 337 (Data driven construction) as mentioned in this episode!Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

February 26, 2026Episode 38755 min

387: Know your operating principles

“Presence is your invisible safety protocol.”Join Devon Tilly as he chats with Lora Lapiz of Defy Logik!Lora Lapiz is an international keynote speaker, author, corporate trainer, and coach. As a high achiever herself, Lora endured multiple burnouts. She finally made the decision to change her life forever and developed key, proven processes to maintain high performance, joy, and harmony for her life as a whole. Her mission is to share the key strategies she developed for herself with others and transform as many lives as possible via her coaching & training programs, speaking, and retreats. After enduring the loss of loved ones early in life, she adopted the attitude that life is short and expresses gratitude for each moment, no matter the outcome. Her love of travel and outdoor adventure shaped her beyond her wildest dreams, from climbing 19,000ft mountains in South America to extensive independent travel in Asia. Her style is not “why, but why not?” Lora brings enthusiasm, energy, and a zest for life to show clients that infinite possibilities exist and anything is possible. Listen to Lora's Defy Logik TedxTalk here: The Keys to Innate Intelligence. You can also read a RetreatBoss article written by Lora: Ignition Switch for True Power. Follow Defy Logik on Instagram and Facebook! Take the Defy Logik assessment mentioned in this episode! Check out these blog posts for more reading:What's your toleration factor The knife edge Thaw and truth Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

February 12, 2026Episode 38649 min

386: Build better with Kahua

“We have to have the courage to innovate when it comes to construction.”Join Devon Tilly as he chats with AJ Waters of Kahua! AJ Waters is the Chief Evangelist at Kahua, leveraging his extensive experience as Vice President of Industry Solutions at InEight and as a program manager at Google to champion innovative solutions in the construction industry. With a background as a structural engineer at Kiewit, AJ combines technical expertise with a passion for advancing customer profitability and agility.Follow TheEngiNerdLife Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! You can also follow the Kahua Build Different Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! Keep up with TheEngiNerdLife Podcast on Instagram, X, and Youtube!Additional information mentioned in this episode: How some platforms are stifling innovationWhat makes Kahua different How Kahua is the best of both worlds How Kahua is approaching the AI spaceKeep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

January 29, 2026Episode 38547 min

385: Rebuilding from trauma

Disclaimer: This episode discusses suicide and complexes traumas. “When you’re talking about a foundation, your foundation can crack. At some point you’re going to have to go and fix that foundation. The crack can only get so big, before you have to repair it. It’s the same with your mental health.”Join Devon Tilly as he chats with Eyrika Pak of Sacred Ground Retreats! Eyrika is a compassionate leader with a rich professional and personal background. With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and certification as a Psychedelic Practitioner, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. However, her credentials are only part of her story. As a wife, mother, sister, and friend, Eyrika has lived a life shaped by love, resilience, and faith. She is also a survivor of complex trauma who understands firsthand the challenges of healing. After exploring numerous therapeutic modalities, Eyrika found freedom and transformation through plant medicine. Inspired by her own experience, she founded Sacred Ground Retreats to bring hope and healing to others. Eyrika’s approach is deeply personal, grounded in her love for God and her passion for people. She strives to show up authentically for herself and those she serves, creating a retreat experience that is as heart-centered as it is scientifically sound.Keep up with Sacred Ground Retreats on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!