The Build Up

The AI boom is here. It's making major waves in every industry, including construction. At least, that's what Himanshu Bari, Co-Founder of InstinctIQ, believes. His AI-driven start-up tackled some of the most inefficient parts of a PM/CM firm and is on its way to building a full automation platform. He explains why the leaps in AI-backed tech has allowed for products that weren't possible 4 years ago. Thanks to Himanushu for joining us on the show.   Check out the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7pBl8xDfmg     GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/

On this episode of The Build Up we sit down with Chowdary Gondy, Co-Founder of CES. As a former VDOT and CalTrans alum, he's spent his career learning the ins and outs of infrastructure and project controls. He's here to walk us through the state of infrastructure in America from an AEC business perspective and share all his insights on everything from federal funding and PPPs to the looming needs on the horizon. He also shares his unique journey in co-founding a company alongside 2 other VDOT alums.   Thanks to Chowdhary for joining us on the show.   Check out the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cr_VZ6wTxuw?si=Y4Po8oHssvBVWN2t     GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/

On this episode of The Build Up we sit down with Whitney Stowell, CEO and Founder of Cribworks. He's an expert in selling to the government, and he guides his clients through navigating the turbulent world of government contracting. He's here to do the same for all of us today. He lays out where the opportunities are, what changes lie ahead, and how government contractors big and small can come out ahead. Thanks to Whitney for joining us on the show. GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/   DISCLAIMER The opinions expressed by the guests on our channel are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employer, organizations they are affiliated with, or Procon Consulting.

here is a critical lack of affordable housing options in the US. Dr. Andrew McCoy and his team of researchers at the Virginia Center for Housing Research are trying to tackle that problem with an unexpected Solution: Giant robots. More specifically, 3D concrete printers. He'll be the first to tell you, it's still early days, it still costs more to build a house this way. But they've produced 4 houses already that residents are living in and they're discovering some surprising benefits. As Kyu and Andrew unpack it all, they cover the slow adoption of technology, the challenges around R&D, the future of our workforce, and the role academia and government play in this equation. A big thank you to Virginia Tech and the team at the Myers-Lawson School of Construction for their support in making this episode.   Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/

Building quality relationships is often the key to success. That's true in business and in life. Procon know that' first hand from the many joint ventures we've embarked upon, including most recently with the Impact Group. That pairing came together because Procon's co-founder was long-time personal friends of Sulaiman Harris, the co-founder of the Impact Group. On this episode of The Build Up they talk about how Sulaiman's journey from a child who faced every imaginable obstacle growing up to a successful engineer and entrepreneur was shaped by critical relationships. Join us in supporting Children of Mine Youth Center. Learn more about the great work they do here: https://childrenofminedc.org/   Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/

The last decade has seen double-digit growth year after year for the AEC industry, all while the GDP has hovered around 2 or 3 percent. But can it last? That's question AEC industry expert Steve Gido is here to answer. On this episode of The Build Up, host Kyu Jung and Steve discuss all the forces at play, how we've seen so much success and so much consolidation, and what might happen now. The future isn't guaranteed, but the clues are there. Steve breaks down what to look for and what they mean.   Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

Donald Trump was just sworn in as President of the United States, again. Regardless of what your feelings might be, one thing is clear: major changes are ahead. No one is quite sure what will happen now and speculation is rampant. With so much uncertainty for the implications for the the AEC industry we've brought on Tom Williams who has extensive experience on The Hill, including serving as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Army Corp of Engineers to share his insights and help breakdown what what the impacts will be.   LINKS TO SOURCES Field of Study: https://www.bestcolleges.com/research/international-student-enrollment-statistics/ Retention Projections: https://eig.org/immigrant-retention-estimates/ Interest to Stay: https://www.fwd.us/news/us-international-students/   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/   DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by the guests on our channel are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employer, organizations they are affiliated with, or Procon Consulting.

This is part two of our conversation with the President and CEO of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Andrea Rutledge.  The Build Up host Kyu Jung and Andrea discuss the success of the association, including their rebranding to encompass program management, the most recent national conference which was the biggest to date, and what the future holds. Then they dive into Andrea's personal career journey that led her from being an actor to the leader of an association– but included a few pit stops along the way like a stint at the White House and in higher education.     Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

In the first half of this two-part conversation, The Build Up host Kyu Jung discusses the state of the construction industry with the President and CEO of the Construction Management Association of America, Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE. They breakdown the successes and challenges the industry has faced for many years including growing attention and value being placed on the profession of construction management, the increased investment in infrastructure, but also the shortage of labor to meet those needs. And they talk about the future, from the thing everyone what to know about, AI, to all the technology we are maybe overlooking.   Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/     Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

Welcome to the future of innovation in construction. In this special episode of The Build Up we're in the newly constructed Procon Innovation Center at the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech. This new lab facility will be the home for the next generation of technological advances in construction. And we couldn't be joined by a more fitting guest than the recently retired Professor Thom Mills, who has been a champion of research and embracing innovation throughout his 30+ year tenure as a hokie – including his time mentoring two young grad students in a research project about virtual site visits. Spoiler alert: It was Procon Co-Founders Kyu Jung and Mark Ilich. And it was that very project that inspired them to start a company. Now Kyu is back at his alma mater to talk about the future of tech, like developments in material science, the Internet of things, prefabrication, and the role of AI.   Special thanks to Ashley Williamson and the Myers-Lawson School of Construction Team at Virginia Tech for their support in making this episode happen.     Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

On this episode of The Build Up, host Kyu Jung sits down with his personal mentor Philios Angelides, former President of Alpha Corp to have a heartfelt conversation about mentorship and lessons learned from one of the industry's most accomplished and respected professionals.     Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

Early in his career he quit because of the company culture – even though they paid double what he made previously. Years later he was convinced to come back. Now he's CEO of that very company and it has award-winning company culture. So how did he do it? CEO of ATCS, Young Ho Chang talks with The Build Up host, Kyu Jung, on what is means to be a true leader and how to actually turn around a company's culture.   Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

He had a bold idea for an innovative software company that kept him up at night. So he set out to prove to himself that he *SHOULD NOT* do it. After all, he was a construction expert with zero software development experience. He's the last person that should be doing this, right? Until it worked. That's the story of how ProjectTeams Founder Ty Witmer unexpectedly found himself at the helm of a tech startup. Tune into the rest of the episode to hear how Witmer transformed a long-shot prototype into a thriving company, all without any venture capital.     Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

Ever wonder what's underneath one of our most iconic national landmarks? Up until recently, it's been essentially a dingy forgotten basement. But that's all about to change. Procon is helping the National Park Service build a brand new museum in Abe's basement. From afar it will look as if nothing has changed, but come 2026, the way the monument's 8 million annual visitors can experience this landmark will be radically different. The Build Up host, and Procon's President and Co-Founder Kyu Jung sits down with Patrick Boyle, the lead CM on the project to discuss how we are building this brand new space, all while protecting its history and ensuring it stays accessible to the public in the meantime.     Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

Atul Apte, CEO of APSI Construction Management, joins us on this episode of The Build Up. While at the 2023 CMAA National Conference in National Harbor Kyu sat down with Atul to talk about his career path, the conference, and how to tackle recruiting and retention.

Anne Edwards-Cotter, President of Cotter Consulting joins us on this episode of The Build Up. While at the 2023 CMAA National Conference in National Harbor Kyu sat down with Anne to talk about why she started her own firm and the freedom she found in doing so. She shares how forging her own path was her answer to finding the flexibility she needed to juggle the career she loved while raising her four children. Cotter Consulting has set an example for how companies can be accommodating and inclusive for women and working parents, but Anne shares how that was easy to find in the early days of her career.     Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

A lot of companies claim to have a good origin stories, but we gotta say, Procon might have one of the best. This is inaugural episode recorded from the brand new Procon podcast studio in recently completed HQ space in Tysons Corner, VA. We thought it would be fitting to christen our new space and reflect on how far Procon has come by having The Build Up host Kyu Jung sit down with his Co-Founder Mark Ilich to share the story of how they went from middle school classmates to company co-founders. The share all the ups and downs it took to get there, but *spoiler alert* it's been nearly 25 years and they're still friends.      Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

The construction labor shortage is nothing new, but the need to address is only growing more pressing. Steve Daves, President of RW Murray and Board Member for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech share his thoughts with us on what can be done.   Big thanks to University Club at Virginia Tech for allowing us to use your space.     Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

We're at the Society of American Military Engineers Small Business Conference in Nashville. In this episode first we hear from conference attendees on the exhibition floor to hear about their experiences. Then we talk with Albert Romano about his takeaways.     Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

Kyu and the team are at the Construction Management Association of America national conference in San Diego and glad to be back in person for the first time since covid. This is one of our favorite conferences and we were so excited to hear from our friends and colleagues about their experience. We talk with CMAA Board Member Ed Pogreba about the history of the conference and the value being a CMAA member can have.   Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

In this episode, we head back to the birthplace of Procon, Virginia Tech. The Procon team is at the Myers-Lawson School of Construction Fall Career Fair. We got to hear from students about what inspired them to go into the construction field and what excites them for their futures. We also sit down with Procon's Head of Recruitment, Akeem Parker to talk about Procon's Recruitment Philosophy.   Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

Welcome to The Build Up. In our first episode, The Build Up Host and Procon's President & Co-Founder, Kyu Jung, sits down with our very own Director of Technology Steve DeVito. They're talking 360 progress monitoring, a method of capturing construction progress by taking immersive 360 photos. What started as a 10 site pilot project for The General Services Administration of US Federal Government proved so effective they've now rolled it out to their entire portfolio of projects.   Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3NDROZM_eLyCm8VL8AgHwZpakYBBlhmZ   GET IN TOUCH Website: https://www.proconconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2060912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proconconsulting/   TEAM Kyu Jung, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyu-jung/ Allison Freed, Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonfreed/  

The Build Up is a brand new podcast from Procon Consulting, specializing in construction management and program management services based out of Arlington, VA. On The Build Up we’ll be talking all things construction from cutting-edge technology to getting started in the field, all hosted by our Co-Founder and President Kyu Jung.