Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction

Welcome to the Bridging the Gap podcast. This is the show where we empower you to transform industries by championing innovation. I’m your host Todd Weyandt, Director of Marketing at Applied Software. This podcast formed as an online video series a couple years ago. We looked around the industry and realized that there was a major gap between the real-world practicalities and ever-changing technology applications.

Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction is a technology podcast hosted by Applied Software, with 362 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Applied Software hosts Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in Construction, a technology show with 362 episodes published.

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  Episode #359

  Todd’s Farewell: Thank You for the Journey

  Apr 29, 20266 minS0

  <p>After 6.5 years and more than 350 episodes, this marks Todd’s farewell as host of Bridging the Gap.</p> <p>What started as a simple idea turned into an unexpected journey. With listeners in over 100 countries and more than a million video views each year, the podcast became a platform for exploring construction innovation, challenging ideas, and connecting leaders across the industry.</p> <p>In his final episode, Todd reflects on the lessons learned, the growth that came through curiosity, and the deeper appreciation gained for an industry built by people who care deeply about what they create.</p> <p>Bu...

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  Episode #358

  Autodesk Forma Explained: What the ACC Rebrand Really Means

  Apr 27, 202639 minS0

  <p>Autodesk Construction Cloud is now Autodesk Forma. But what does that actually mean for the industry?</p> <p>In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd sits down with Lalith Subramanian to break down the shift from ACC to Forma and separate signal from noise. This conversation goes beyond the headline to explore what is really changing, what is staying the same, and how construction teams should be thinking about it moving forward.</p> <p>This is not about hype or overreaction. It is about understanding the direction of the industry and how connected data, platforms, and AI are...

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  Episode #357

  Scaling Prefab: Systems, Communication, and Smarter Automation

  Apr 23, 202635 minS0

  <p>Prefab is no longer just about speed. It’s about building smarter systems that connect people, processes, and technology into one cohesive workflow.</p> <p>In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Thomas Mellendorf, process engineer at Panel Built, to break down what it really takes to optimize prefab operations. From transitioning to model-based workflows to building connected ecosystems and leveraging automation, Thomas shares a practical, systems-driven perspective grounded in real execution.</p> <p>They also explore the human side of innovation, why communication is often the biggest constraint, how to approach change management, an...

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  Episode #356

  AI in Construction: Adapt Now or Fall Behind

  Apr 16, 202639 minS0

  <p>AI is already changing construction. The real question is whether your company is keeping up or quietly falling behind.</p> <p>In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Shel Waggener, Chief Customer Officer at Lumber and former construction company president, to break down what AI adoption actually looks like inside a contractor’s business today.</p> <p>This is not a future-focused conversation. It is a practical look at how AI is already showing up in the back office, in the field, and across workforce management. Shel shares why AI cannot be treated like ju...

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  Episode #355

  Humanity Under Pressure: Leading with Humility in Construction

  Apr 8, 202639 minS0

  <p>What does leadership look like when things go wrong?</p> <p>In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt welcomes back Ed DeAngelis, CEO and Founder of EDA Contractors, for a powerful follow-up conversation on Humanity as a Strategy. One year later, the focus shifts from philosophy to reality. What happens when leadership is tested under pressure?</p> <p>Ed shares how leading with humility, empathy, and emotional intelligence creates stronger teams, better decisions, and more resilient organizations. From high stress jobsite moments to everyday leadership habits, this episode challenges the traditional mindset of construction leadership and offers...

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