Join us for the fifth installment of our “Leadership in Construction” series featuring Dominick Servedio. Dominick is chairman of STV Group, Inc., an organization he joined in 1977 following an extensive career with the New York Metropolitan Authority. His exceptional achievements have been recognized with the 2022 “Ted C. Kennedy” Award and the 2021 Richard Tucker Award, honoring his ongoing service and support to the National Academy of Construction. In this episode, Dominick joins our host, Jerry Eyink, to discuss the qualities and importance of true leadership. Dominick shares what it means to be a leader and explores the latest trends and challenges in the construction industry. He offers valuable advice to young professionals, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and encouraging them to be a sponge, to listen and learn.

Capital effectiveness is essential for business success. In this episode, host Bill O'Brien is joined by Professor Carlos H. Caldas from the University of Texas at Austin. With over 30 years of expertise in construction engineering and project management, Carlos offers valuable insights into the concept and significance of capital effectiveness. Project teams need to support business decision-makers better to ensure facilities are not only built efficiently but also are an effective use of scarce capital. Carlos emphasizes the critical interaction between project and business teams. He shares strategies to enhance organizational collaboration, ensuring that teams work together effectively to achieve business and project goals.

Understanding team culture and selecting the optimal delivery method is crucial to a project's success. Building owners can now enhance collaboration and develop strategies to overcome challenges using a new tool created by the Charles Pankow Foundation (CPF) and the University of Washington’s College of Built Environments. The Building Owner Assessment Tool (BOAT) enables business owners to reflect on their decision-making profiles, helping them identify and implement the most efficient project delivery methods. In the first episode of a two-part series, NAC and Pankow Foundation Board member Greg Gidez and lead BOAT project researcher Carrie Sturts Dossick join our host, Sue Steele. They outline the project's goals and explore the design process, offering valuable insights into how the BOAT tool was developed to address industry needs. Tune into part two to discover how the BOAT tool can be utilized and applied!