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Hosted by Dillon Mitchell · business · EN · 465 episodes
We Cover Commercial Construction. If you are in commercial construction as an Architect, Engineer, Contractor or Owner, this is the show for you. Hosted by Dillon Mitchell, PE, Founder of Kowabunga Studios
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe Cover Commercial Construction. If you are in commercial construction as an Architect, Engineer, Contractor or Owner, this is the show for you. Hosted by Dillon Mitchell, PE, Founder of Kowabunga Studios
The Construction Corner is hosted by Dillon Mitchell. The show has published 465 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#467 - The Electrician Shortage: What It Means for Your Next Project" (22 October 2026, 7 minutes), "#466 - Why Value Engineering Doesn't Belong in Mission-Critical Facilities" (20 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "#465 - Arc Flash Compliance: What's Actually Required Under NFPA 70E" (15 October 2026, 22 minutes).
The Construction Corner publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across 465 episodes.
Booking probability for The Construction Corner is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Construction Corner requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Construction Corner's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Construction Corner are Commercial Building Construction and Architecture & Engineering. The Construction Corner has a business audience.
Dillon Mitchell hosts The Construction Corner, a business show with 465 episodes published.
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Episode #467
With 349,000 net new construction jobs needed and data centers now driving 3% of GDP, the demand for electricians has never been higher — and the supply has never been tighter. In this episode, we dig into the labor...
Episode #466
In mission-critical facilities like data centers and 911 call centers, the word "value engineering" rarely comes up — and for good reason. This episode explores why sophisticated clients prioritize time and reliability...
Episode #465
Ever wondered which arc flash study recommendations are legal requirements versus nice-to-haves? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about NFPA 70E compliance — from labeling three-phase equipment...
Episode #464
Fifteen years ago, $65K went a long way. Today, that same lifestyle costs $85K+. Dillon breaks down how housing, groceries, and fuel have shifted pay expectations, why minimum wage hikes led to self-serve kiosks, and...
Episode #463
Not all industrial growth impacts communities the same way. Dillon compares how data centers and traditional industries like factories and mining affect small-town infrastructure, population, and budgets — and why data...
Episode #462
A quick-hit episode exploring how tribal lands in the West could become the fast lane for data center construction. With tribal sovereignty bypassing lengthy permitting processes and ROI timelines measured in months...
Episode #461
Material costs are climbing, lead times are stretching (medium voltage cable jumped from 30 to 52 weeks), and data centers are reshaping the labor market. Dillon gives a blunt market update on why waiting to build will...
Episode #460
Dillon shares lessons from a whirlwind travel and recruiting season, breaking down what makes candidates stand out — and what gets them instantly disqualified. From incomplete applications and AI-generated responses to...
Episode #459
Inspired by a Travis Kalanick interview, Dillon discusses managerial capacity and delegation before diving into AI's massive impact on the economy — including how data center construction now represents roughly 3% of...
Episode #458
Ahead of a founder retreat with fellow construction entrepreneurs in Denver, Dillon talks about the deep work of documenting VDS's business playbook — from financials and org structure to client onboarding — and the...
Episode #457
Dillon breaks down why responsiveness — getting back to clients quickly with pricing, proposals, and answers — is one of the biggest differentiators in the construction industry. He walks through the real financial cost...
Episode #456
In this episode, Dillon explores what it really means to show clients and employees you care — arguing that actions, not words, are what build trust. He connects this to his own demanding travel schedule and the...
Episode #455
Dillon reflects on VDS's explosive growth — tripling, then nearly 8x'ing revenue year over year — and the challenge of writing a founding document to guide the company's future. Drawing inspiration from Jeff Bezos's...
Episode #454
In this episode, host Dillon reflects on VDS's first summer hosting two engineering interns, from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Michigan State University. He shares how the interns toured a range of live...
Episode #453
Dillon shifts from macro trends to the day-to-day realities of running a construction engineering firm. He talks through how his team stays ahead of aggressive project deadlines, his philosophy of growing talent through...
Episode #452
The demand for AI compute is exploding, but is growth truly exponential? Dillon breaks down why power generation — not construction — is the real bottleneck holding back data center expansion, and how that ripple effect...
Episode #451
In this episode of the Construction Corner podcast, Dillon dives deep into the AI-driven data center boom and what's really holding it back. He argues that while demand for electrical engineers and construction is set...
Episode #450
In this episode of the Construction Corner podcast, host Dillon shares a candid look at his own engineering career path — from two internships and full-time work at a small electrical safety firm, to transitioning into...
Episode #449
Dillon shares everything you need to know about the Vertical Design Build Summit, returning October 1st in Chicagoland. With speakers from Quanta Services, Helix Electric, McCarthy, and a Green Beret leader, the...
Episode #448
In this episode of The Construction Corner podcast, Dillon shares a broad business update and discusses his decision to remove himself from social media in February. He explains how tuning out cultural noise has...
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