Construction Leaders Podcast
An original podcast presented by the Construction Management Association of America, focused on the latest in capital management, and the issues and challenges impacting construction managers the most.
An original podcast presented by the Construction Management Association of America, focused on the latest in capital management, and the issues and challenges impacting construction managers the most.
Episodes

Feb 1, 2024
Feb 1, 2024
27 min
On the season 3 premier of the Construction Leaders Podcast, we discuss risk management in pre-construction. Join CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout as they chat with Steve Dell'Orto, founder & CEO of ConCntric. They talk about specific pre-construction risks, pre-construction activities with the greatest ROI to reduce risk, balancing predictability with flexibility in the construction process, and what contributes to the long-term success and sustainability of a project.
The Construction Leaders Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Feb 1, 2024
27 min

Dec 1, 2023
Dec 1, 2023
36 min
On the season 2 finale of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Kenny Simmons, chief of construction for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Mackenzie Searle, senior construction engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They talk about the future of the organization and some of the current projects they're working on.
Construction Leaders Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Dec 1, 2023
36 min

Oct 12, 2023
Creating a Diverse and Welcoming Culture
Oct 12, 2023
Oct 12, 2023
34 min
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Brynn Huneke, director of diversity and inclusion at Associated General Contractors of America, and Henry Nutt, III, preconstruction executive at Southland Industries. They talk about making a commitment to Culture of Care and being a part of a welcoming, diverse and safe environment.
This episode is sponsored by VPO.
Construction Leaders Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Oct 12, 2023
34 min

Oct 1, 2023
Oct 1, 2023
27 min
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Josh Levy, co-founder and CEO of Document Crunch. They talk about recent advancements in the construction contract document space.
Oct 1, 2023
27 min

Sep 1, 2023
Sep 1, 2023
30 min
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Greg Oniskey, senior finance specialist at MODLOGIQ. They talk about offsite technology and the difference between pre-fabrication and modular construction, including complexity, pricing and procurement.
Sep 1, 2023
30 min

Aug 1, 2023
Diversifying the Construction Industry
Aug 1, 2023
Aug 1, 2023
34 min
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Barbara Reynolds CCM, PMP, senior project manager at Parsons; Carol Holland, PE, vice president at Dewberry; and Doreen Bartoldus, PE, CCM, water wastewater construction management leader at Jacobs and past president of the National Association of Women in Construction. They talk about gender barriers they've experienced, how the construction industry can become more inclusive, the importance of mentors and sponsors and how associations are conduits in finding the right ones, and how the industry can better advance DEIB initiatives.
This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Aug 1, 2023
34 min

Jul 1, 2023
Jul 1, 2023
20 min
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Stuart Binstock, the president and CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association. They talk about suicide prevention, why suicide is so prevalent in the construction industry, and suicide prevention programs the CFMA has supported within the industry.
Jul 1, 2023
20 min

Jun 1, 2023
Jun 1, 2023
27 min
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Stephen DeVito, director of technology at Procon Consulting and member of CMAA's Technology Committee. They talk about 360° Reality Capture and its effect on the construction management industry, costs of implementing such technology, and how it impacts site inspections.
Jun 1, 2023
27 min

May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
22 min
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with Rebecca Jones, FCMAA, founder of SafeworkCM. They talk about the five levels of commitment and how they relate to business and life in general.
Show notes
Five Levels of Commitment
https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/86742-the-5-levels-of-commitment
Self Awareness (how one approaches life)
https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-t-MnqO2_QIVRRnnCh1KBg8SEAAYASAAEgIJ2fD_BwE
Willingness to Change (for organizations and personal)
https://www.mindtools.com/ajm9l1e/lewins-change-management-model
http://changingminds.org/disciplines/change_management/readiness_change/willingness_change.htm
Intense Focus
https://theempowermentdynamic.com/focus-on-outcomes-then-goals/
Commitment
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/how-to-commit-and-change-your-life.html
Character
https://www.kentingle.com/leadership/6-ways-to-develop-your-character/
The podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
May 1, 2023
22 min

Apr 1, 2023
Advocating for the Construction Industry
Apr 1, 2023
Apr 1, 2023
21 min
On this episode of the Construction Leaders Podcast, CMAA's Nick Soto and Carly Trout chat with CMAA's President and CEO Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE, and members of CMAA's Government Advocacy Committee, Dave Crosson from HNTB and Ed Pogreba with Procon Consulting. They talk about new initiatives of the committee, how these initiatives affect the construction industry, and the new CMAA Advocacy Action Center.
Apr 1, 2023
21 min

Meet Your Hosts
Nick Soto, CAE, Carly Trout, and Evan Hendershot are part of the professional development team at the Construction Management Association of America.
As Vice President of Professional Development, Nick leads CMAA’s training and credentialing initiatives and isn’t shy about sharing his opinions on credentials or Miami sports. Carly, Senior Manager of Professional Development eLearning, develops impactful learning experiences for construction managers nationwide. Evan, Director of Content, brings hands-on industry insight and practical perspective, connecting real-world construction management with professional growth.
Together, they host candid conversations with industry leaders about what’s shaping construction management today and what’s ahead.






