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372: Tech, trades, and transformation: a conversation with Travis Voss

⏱️ 35:10 🎀 Devon Tilly, Travis Voss, Jeff
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372: Tech, trades, and transformation: a conversation with Travis Voss
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  • 0:00
    Introduction to Travis Voss
    Devon Tilly introduces Travis Voss, highlighting his role at SMACNA and their participation in the AEC Integration Summit.
  • 5:22
    Speed Round: Personal Interests
    Travis shares his love for bourbon, travels to Germany, and hobbies like coaching softball and powerlifting.
  • 13:32
    Travis's Career Journey
    Travis recounts his career path from technology to construction, leading him to his current role at SMACNA.
  • 22:10
    Understanding SMACNA's Role
    Travis explains what SMACNA stands for, its focus on union sheet metal contractors, and its function as a standards body.
  • 27:15
    SMACNA's Standards & Initiatives
    Discussion on how SMACNA creates standards, educational resources, and addresses industry issues like trade stacking through committees and collaborations.
  • 50:33
    The Construction Dorks Podcast
    Travis shares the origin story of 'The Construction Dorks' podcast, emphasizing its unscripted, networking-focused approach.
  • 1:08:46
    Future of Tech in Construction
    Travis's crystal ball prediction for construction technology focuses on digital transformation to increase efficiency and address labor shortages.
  • 1:16:51
    Advice for Contractors
    Travis advises contractors not to be 'too busy being busy' and to engage with industry associations and work on improving business processes.

Speakers

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Devon Tilly
Host
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Travis Voss
Director of Innovation, Technology, and Fabrication at SMACNA
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Jeff

Key Takeaways

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Engage with industry associations: Joining organizations like SMACNA provides valuable educational opportunities, networking, and access to best practices.

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Address root causes of problems: Instead of just dealing with symptoms (like change orders), collaborate to fix fundamental issues in construction processes.

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Prioritize process improvement: Technology alone isn't the solution; focus on optimizing processes, contracts, and planning to maximize efficiency.

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Leverage peer groups: Networking with other professionals, whether formally through associations or informally through groups like 'The Construction Dorks', offers diverse perspectives and solutions.

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Invest in digital transformation: Embrace technology to do more with existing resources and address labor shortages by improving planning, documentation, and safety.

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Balance local and national insights: Benefit from both local chapter discussions on specific regional challenges and national associations' broad industry trends and standards.

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Don't be 'too busy being busy': Take time to step back from daily tasks to work 'on the business' rather than just 'in the business', especially during slower periods.

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