Build America Podcast

Ever wonder what happens after you flush the toilet or wash something down the drain? In this episode of the Build America podcast, host Scott Jennings sits down with Brad Musick from Wastewater Solutions (WSI) to...

Starting a construction project on the right foot with the owner’s representative can pay massive dividends for a contractor. In this episode, host Scott Jennings breaks down the essential early stage actions that set a...

No two sets of construction drawings are exactly the same, but mastering the absolute basics of civil utility plans is your ticket to navigating any job site with confidence. In this episode of the Build America...

In this episode of the Build America podcast, host Scott Jennings discusses the critical role that clear communication plays in your professional and personal life. Drawing from his extensive experience in heavy civil...

In this episode of the Build America podcast, I sit down with Clem Kansisau , a veteran crane operator with over 37 years in the union. We are recording on location in Honolulu, Hawaii , where Clem and I have reunited...

In this episode of the Build America Podcast , host Scott Jennings provides an unfiltered look at Smartsheet. Describing it as "Excel, but not Excel" , Scott explains why this cloud based platform is a "Contractor’s...

Thinking about starting your own construction company? In this episode of the Build America Podcast , Scott Jennings breaks down exactly what it takes to build a professional, sustainable construction business—from the...

<p>In this episode, Scott Jennings, PE, reviews Excavation Systems Planning, Design, and Safety—often called the Excavation Systems Bible—by Joe M. Turner, PE. This contractor-focused resource takes a practical...

<p></p><p>In this episode of the Build America Podcast, Scott Jennings takes a practical, no-nonsense look at how artificial intelligence is already changing the way construction professionals work. From summarizing...

<p>In this episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood—but most powerful—tools in construction: the project schedule. Often treated as paperwork or a box to check, scheduling quietly drives daily decisions, risk...

<p>In this episode of Build America, host Scott Jennings breaks down a powerful truth every contractor needs to hear: if you want to finish on time, reduce overhead, and protect your profit—you must drive the bus. That...

<p>Step inside year two of Scott Jennings’ PhD journey—a raw, honest, and unexpectedly dramatic chapter of the Build America Podcast. This episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to pursue a doctorate...

<p>In this episode, Scott Jennings breaks down what it truly means to grow beyond “business puberty” and step into real executive leadership in the construction industry. Drawing from decades of hands-on field...

<p>Welcome back to the Build America Podcast, where host Scott Jennings brings you unfiltered, no-BS insights into the world of construction. In this episode, Scott breaks down a real-life legal case that combines four...

<p>In this episode of the Build America Podcast, host Scott Jennings dives into the delicate balance between over-designing and under-designing in construction projects. From the high costs of failure prevention to the...