While it’s important for construction pros to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies, who has time for a class or book? Another form of learning — podcasts — lets listeners absorb insights and tips on the go.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite construction-related podcasts, from new construction technology trends to effective management topics. Did we miss one of your go-to downloads? Let us know.
ASCE Plot Points
Brought to listeners by the American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE Plot Points delves deep into contemporary engineering topics, sometimes driven by the news. Recent episodes include what listeners need to know about the aviation industry, what happens when a wildfire comes to your neighborhood and how artificial intelligence is changing civil engineering. Listen to the ASCE Plot Points Podcast here.
The Art of Construction
This show aims to help listeners build up their contracting businesses, with the help of expert guests from a variety of backgrounds in the industry. The podcast covers topics including leadership strategies, emerging tools, financing, safety and more. Listen to the Art of Construction Podcast here.
The Builders’ Table
A production of the National Center for Construction Education and Research, The Builders’ Table urges listeners to inspire the next generation of craftworkers. Hosted by Jennifer Wilkerson, NCCER’s vice president of innovation and advancement, it features interviews with AEC professionals from across the industry. Listen to The Builders’ Table here.
Buildings Podcast
Buildings Podcast touches on topics including facility management, green issues, security and building performance, in segments ranging from four to 30 minutes, making it a quick dive into the latest trends in construction. Listen to Buildings Podcast here.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG Podcast
Launched in 2016, the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Podcast aims to expand listeners’ construction knowledge with interviews and segments on the building industry. The podcast is released twice a month. Listen to the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Podcast here.
Construction Genius: A Leadership Master Class
For construction company owners and executives who want to learn from their peers, this weekly podcast offers wisdom and practical inspiration. The podcast talks with a different industry leader each week about strategic planning, business development and more. Listen to the Construction Genius Podcast here.
Construction Leaders Podcast
Produced by the Construction Management Association of America, the Construction Leaders podcast is helmed by Nick Soto, vice president of professional development at CMAA, along with Carly Trout, the organization’s senior manager of professional development eLearning. The podcast covers topics ranging from starting a construction firm to the economy and mentorship. You can listen to the Construction Leaders Podcast here.
The Construction Management Podcast
The Construction Management Podcast is for both new and seasoned construction professionals who want to better understand how to further their management career in the industry. The podcast shares knowledge and ideas, and brings in special guests to discuss the intricacies of a career in construction management. Listen to The Construction Management Podcast here.
Construction Revolution
This show from Canada-based Giatec Scientific covers the practices, people and companies that are shaping the construction industry, with an emphasis on materials and cutting-edge technology. The podcast interviews people on a variety of topics ranging from drones, data and robotics to ways to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. Listen to the Construction Revolution Podcast here.
Constructive Voices
For a European perspective, check out this podcast about innovation in construction. The U.K.-based podcast produces a mix of reporting and interviews with movers and shakers in the industry. They’ve covered inclusivity, health, sustainability and more with their expert guests. Listen to the Constructive Voices Podcast here.
The Contech Crew
Hosted by construction technologists who geek out on a different topic each week, the Contech Crew podcast discusses news and current trends within the construction and technology industries with special guests. Listen to The Contech Crew Podcast here.
ICC Pulse
The ICC Pulse podcast offers a rotating cast of hosts from the International Code Council and expert guests who bring the latest news and new technology in the building safety industry. Every month or so, they demystify safety, inspection, engineering and other code-related topics. Listen to the ICC Pulse Podcast here.
Infrastructure Investor Podcast
Produced by Infrastructure Investor, a media outlet that covers private equity in the infrastructure realm, the Infrastructure Investor Podcast interviews leaders in the infrastructure investment space, along with original reporting from the outlet’s team of journalists. Listen to the Infrastructure Investor Podcast here.
Infrastructure Technology Podcast
The brainchild of infrastructure and construction news outlet Roads and Bridges, the Infrastructure Technology Podcast is a collaboration with Mass Transit magazine about the ways that technology shapes infrastructure. Since launching in earlier this year, topics include the supply chain and transit infrastructure. Listen to the Infrastructure Technology Podcast here.
Labor Lounge Podcast
Co-hosted by labor leaders Anthony Abrantes and Cyndie Williams, the podcast explores the world of construction labor and interviews the people on the ground to learn about unions and life on the jobsite. The podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about the construction industry, and those in the labor force. Listen to the Labor Lounge Podcast here.
Mass Construction Show
Hosted by Joe Kelly, an independent consultant at Mass Construction Consultants, the Mass Construction show covers real estate, code, risk management, technology and more, but with a bit of self-proclaimed “Massachusetts bias.” Kelly talks to a range of construction professionals on topics including how building materials affect the environment and health to the ways modular construction is changing the industry. Listen to Mass Construction Show here.
Talking Infrastructure
Talking Infrastructure discusses the industry’s most important engineering and infrastructure topics, key projects and the groundbreaking innovations that are helping to solve some of the world’s most complex built-world challenges. Listen to the Talking Infrastructure Podcast here.
The Weekly Take
Every week, this podcast from real estate giant CBRE offers insight into a wide-ranging array of topics in the commercial real estate industry, including building. The podcast brings on guests who are experts in timber construction, the future of suburban and city planning and many other trends. Listen to The Weekly Take Podcast here.
Women Talk Construction
The Women Talk Construction podcast, hosted by construction veterans Angela Gardner and Christi Powell, aims to share stories and experiences that they hope will encourage diversity in the construction industry. Their episodes feature interviews with women across the industry and in different roles, to spotlight different relevant topics each session. Listen to the Women Talk Construction Podcast here.
