Construction Junkie's 4th Annual Best Construction Podcast Competition has officially come to an end and the results have been tallied. It was a very exciting competition this year, with several very strong competitors pulling in tons of votes.
The 2018 contest was our biggest year yet, as the field of nominees jumped from 4 last year to 10 this year. The increase in nominees and each podcast's strong push for votes allowed us to break records for vote count.
You can click the corresponding year to check out the results of our 2015, 2016, and 2017 best construction podcast competition, as well!
Construction Junkie's 2018 Best Construction Podcast Competition Results
THE WINNER: CONEXPO/CON-AGG Radio
Previous nominations: first time nominated
Listen to it here: http://www.conexpoconagg.com/visit/conexpo-con-agg-radio-podcasts/
You’ve probably heard of CONEXPO/CON-AGG, because it’s the largest construction conference in the world, but did you know that they also produce a podcast? Hosted by Peggy Smedley, the two-times monthly podcast features interviews with experts in many aspects of construction, such as technology, occupational health and safety, regulations and education. Currently on episode number 86, each show is about 30 minutes long.
CONEXPO/CON-AGG Radio not only took home the 2018 title, but they also shattered the previous vote count record on their way. As promised to the winner, constructionjunkie.com will feature their podcast on our sidebar for 1 full year.
#2: Open During Construction
Previous nominations: first time nominated
Listen to it here: http://openduringconstruction.libsyn.com/
In any other year, the Open During Construction Podcast would have been the winner, based on their vote count, but, unfortunately they ran into a juggernaut this year.
Launched in 2017, the Open During Construction Podcast focuses on the intersection of planning and engineering when it comes to building cities. Hosted by Michelle Berquist, Rob Muir, and Muneef Ahmad, the trio has hosted interviews with city employees and has even talked about generational differences. The show is published monthly and episodes typically run around 30 minutes long.
#3: The ConTech Crew
Previous nominations: 2016 (won), 2017
Listen to it here: https://jbknowledge.com/thecontechcrew
The ConTech Crew also had a very strong voting turnout this year, amassing more votes then they ever have in the competition, but also fell short.
The ConTech Crew (@TheConTechCrew) is also a previous champion, taking home the title in 2016, albeit under a slightly different name. Previously known as the ConTech Trio, the podcast renamed itself after co-host Josh Bone departed the show amicably. Hosted by JBKnowledge CEO James Benham (@JamesMBenham), Rob McKinney (@ConAppGuru), and relative newcomer Jeff Sample (@IronmanOfIT), the ConTech Crew Podcast takes a weekly deep dive on construction technology topics and guest interviews with the construction tech industries biggest names.
#4: The Construction Career Podcast
Previous nominations: first time nominated
Listen to it here: http://constructioncareerpodcast.com/wp/podcast/
The Construction Career Podcast was a very pleasant surprise this year, as they posted a very respectable 4th place even though their podcast is only a few short months old.
The podcast is hosted by Kent Jones and Cliff Hampton, who both have extensive experience in the construction industry. The once per month podcast focuses on interviews with their friends from the industry, who include project managers, superintendents, architects, and others. It’s a relatively new show, with only 5 episodes released so far, but each show is around an hour long.
#5: Protractor Podcast
Previous nominations: first time nominated
Listen to it here: https://protractorpodcast.com/
A self-described “online show by contractors for contractors,” the Protractor Podcast interviews contractors who are in the trenches every day. Hosted by Martin Holsinger, an author and contractor marketing consultant, the weekly podcast is typically around an hour long and discuss how to build and grow a construction business with each week’s guest.
#6: If You Build IT Podcast
Previous nominations: first time nominated
Listen to it here: https://www.mikeythemaker.com/ifyoubuildit
Hosted by social media powerhouses Kyle Stumpenhorst (@RRBuildings), Mikey the Maker (@mikeythemaker), and Shapeoko CNC founder Ed Ford (@shapeoko), the group examines various sides of managing their business, including all of the trials and tribulations of handling social media accounts. Currently on episode 15, the weekly podcasts are typically around an hour long.
#7: Contracting Coachcast
Previous nominations: 2015, 2017
Listen to it here: http://contractingcoach.com/
The Contracting Coachcast is the only construction podcast on this year’s list that was also nominated for our very first best podcast competition in 2015. The long running podcast, hosted by Tony Booth, is published 5 days a week and most are around 20 minutes long. On the show, Booth discusses a variety of different construction topics, such as pre-bid contracts, general conditions reviews, tracking and monitoring project issues, and improving cash flow.
#8: The Constructrr Podcast
Previous nominations: first time nominated
Listen to it here: http://www.constructrr.com/episodes/
According to the show’s description, CONSTRUCTRR focuses on interviewing people within the construction industry who are either “crushing it!”, “innovatively efficient,” or “positively impactful.” Hosted by Brittanie Campbell-Turner, a construction project manager and business consultant, CONSTRUCTRR is released at least once a week. Many of the most recent episodes have taken a closer look at how blockchain technology, the same kind used by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, could be used to positively affect the construction industry.
#9: The Lien Zone
Previous nominations: 2016, 2017 (won)
Listen to it here: https://www.thelienzone.com/podcast/
Promising to "bring the hurricane" on Twitter, the storm named The Lien Zone appeared to break up over the Atlantic before hitting shore, leaving this competition with only a light drizzle to deal with.
Of course, that's all for humor. It was an honor to have The Lien Zone Podcast as our 2017 Champion and we're sure they plan to come back with a vengeance in 2019.
Hosted by Miami construction lawyer, Alex Barthet (@thelienzone), The Lien Zone Podcast discusses many aspects of the construction industry from a legal point of view. This weekly podcast is a quick listen, with most lasting less than 10 minutes, but that’s all the time Alex needs to inform his audience about each topic.
#10: Tool Pros Podcast
Previous nominations: first time nominated
Listen to it here: http://bluecollarroots.com/tool-pros/
Hosted by HVAC contractors Brent Ridley and Billy Knoth, the pair interview people who use tools on a daily basis or those who actually manufacture the tools. Even though Ridley and Knoth are both HVAC contractors, they focus on tools for every trade, including carpentry, welding, electrical, and more. A new show is posted every week and is typically around 30 minutes long.
