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It’s been a quick two weeks since we officially announced the nominees and opened the voting booth for Construction Junkie’s Inaugural Best Construction Podcast competition. Thank you to everyone that voted and to all of the contestants that actively promoted their podcast. I personally listen to podcasts every day and am excited to see members of the construction industry getting into the mix.

Without further ado, here are the final rankings:

The Winner of the 2015 Construction Junkie Best Podcast is...

1. Construction Industry Podcast!

Construction Industry Podcast, Winner of Construction Junkie's Best Construction Podcast of 2015

This 45-minute bi-weekly released podcast features interviews with top industry professionals in their respective fields, covering topics such as emotional intelligence, lean construction, public relations, BIM and more. Host Cesar Abeid also hosts two other podcasts and is an author of the book, Project Management for You. Congratulations on your victory!

2. Construction Citizen

Construction Citizen began its weekly podcast way back in 2013. Typically no more than 10 minutes in length, the podcast features host Scott Braddock highlighting week’s latest construction news and information.

3. Contracting Coachcast

The Contracting Coachcast is a daily 15 minute podcast hosted by Tony Booth. With over 170 episodes under its belt, this podcast has covered a large array of topics, including budgets, recruiting, leadership, and more.

4. Construction Leading Edge

Hosted by Todd Dawalt, Construction Leading Edge is a regularly occurring podcast that often features interviews with other construction professionals. Each podcast is typically 30-45 minutes and covers topics from leadership to construction technology

Jul 25, 2021

Build Back Better, with ALICE Technologies

Jul 25, 2021

In the midst of fierce discourse over the bipartisan infrastructure bill lies a unique opportunity for the United States.

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Jul 25, 2021

Jun 15, 2021

Hilti Officially Releases EXO-01 Exoskeleton, Names Price

Jun 15, 2021

Last summer, Hilti announced that they had developed their first exoskeleton designed for construction tradespeople in a partnership with Ottobuck, a prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeleton provider. Earlier this month, Hilti officially released the exoskeleton, announced more details, and published its retail price on their website.

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Jun 15, 2021

Jun 7, 2021

The CAT S62 Pro Rugged Smartphone Unleashes the Power of Thermal Imaging

Jun 7, 2021

Cat Phones is known to make some pretty rugged smartphones, the kind of phone you don’t have to worry about on the jobsite – even without a case. Licensed by the construction equipment giant, Caterpillar, the phones are made by the UK-based Bullitt Group. The company recently announced the release of their new flagship smartphone model, the CAT S62 Pro.

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Jun 7, 2021

Jun 2, 2021

Stanley Black & Decker Acquires Construction Punchlist Software, Buildup

Jun 2, 2021

The construction technology world has been no stranger to acquisitions and mergers in recent years, as many larger players are gobbling up startups and other specialty software to quickly grow their offerings and expand their value to their customers. The latest acquisition comes from a somewhat surprising source, however, as Stanley Black & Decker, the power tool and storage company, has acquired Buildup, a task management, punch list, and inspection software company.

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Jun 2, 2021

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Jun 1, 2021

The Ultimate Construction Father's Day Gift Guide 2021

Jun 1, 2021

Father’s Day 2021 is June 20, so you better get started on gift ideas if you want to impress dad this year. Whether your father is contractor, handyman, or DIYer, we’ve got a lot of great ideas for him this year.

For more more gift ideas, be sure to check out our past Father's Day Gift Guides from 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 or our Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guides from 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020

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Jun 1, 2021

May 26, 2021

Procore Goes Public on the New York Stock Exchange as PCOR

May 26, 2021

Procore, the construction management software company, has been rumored to be interested in filing for an IPO since at least 2019. In the Spring of 2020, Procore ended up delaying its plans to go public after it received $150million in funding and a valuation of around $5 million, citing interest in raising more money amidst an uncertain economy during the heart of the coronavirus pandemic.

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May 26, 2021

May 24, 2021

Nominate Your Favorite Construction Podcast for Best of 2021!

May 24, 2021

It’s that time again to begin Construction Junkie’s annual search for the best construction podcast! Now in our 7th year of the competition, we’re noticing a considerable increase in construction-related podcasts from every sector.

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May 24, 2021

Apr 28, 2021

[VIDEO] Baubot, the Robot That Wants to Be Every Trade on the Jobsite

Apr 28, 2021

While still new in the construction industries, robots are typically designed to perform a specific task in a highly precise and efficient way, like the rebar tying robot, Tybot or the brick-laying robot Hadrian X. More recently, though, robots are being imagined as platforms for 3rd party companies to develop hardware and accessories to attach to the base robot, like the Boston Dynamics robotic dog, Spot. I recently came across a new robot, called Baubot, which hopes to one day perform tasks using every tool on a typical jobsite.

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Apr 28, 2021

Mar 24, 2021

Autodesk Fully Releases Takeoff for 2D and 3D Estimating

Mar 24, 2021

Autodesk announced the impending release of 3 new products, combining the best of all of their existing products and adding new features, at last year’s virtual Autodesk University. Those products (Build, Takeoff, and BIM Collaborate) are now fully available on a global scale, with Takeoff being the most recent release.

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Mar 24, 2021

Mar 16, 2021

Travelers Insurance Offering to Pay Contractors in More States to Use Procore

Mar 16, 2021

Last summer, we learned that Travelers Insurance believed that using Procore as a project management tool helped contractors reduce risk on their projects so much that they were willing to help pay for them to join the platform. That deal was previously limited to customers in 10 US states, but Travelers and Procore have collaborated to further expand that program.

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Mar 16, 2021