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Transforming Construction with AI and Frontline Knowledge (opens the original)
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In this episode of Strong Conversations, we continue the AI conversation as host Sam Marcoux sits down with Bob Baldocchi and Paul Cardis of ON3 to explore how AI is transforming training, knowledge sharing, and jobsite performance in the construction industry. ON3's frontline AI platform helps builders, contractors, and field teams access trusted company-approved information instantly, reducing rework, improving productivity, and ensuring critical knowledge is available when and where it's need
Building the Future: Elevating Women in the Building Industry (opens the original)
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In this episode of Strong Conversations, host Sam Marcoux sits down with Amy Grant, Vice President and Publisher of Hardware & Building Supply Dealer, to discuss the rapid growth and impact of the industry's Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply program. What started as a virtual event in 2020 has grown into one of the industry's most influential platforms for recognizing, attracting, and retaining women in the building materials industry. Together, they explore leadership, mentorship, career
AI in Residential Construction (opens the original)
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In this episode of Strong Conversations, Grace Mase—architect, contractor, technologist, and author of AI in Residential Construction—shares why artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept but a practical tool for today's builders. From rebuilding after the California wildfires to helping contractors bridge the technology gap, Grace explains how AI can reduce repetitive work, improve decision-making, and empower the construction industry to build smarter and more resilient communities.
Building More Than a Magazine: Creating Community in the LBM Industry (opens the original)
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In this episode of Strong Conversations, Jodie Cook Redwood, Publisher of LBM Journal, shares her unexpected journey from aspiring presidential speechwriter to becoming one of the building materials industry's most respected media leaders. The conversation explores how publishing has evolved in the digital age, why marketing matters most during market downturns, and how relationships continue to be the industry's greatest competitive advantage.
Your Word Is Your Bond: Leadership Lessons with Russ Kathrein (opens the original)
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In this episode of Strong Conversations, Russ Kathrein, Vice President of Lumber & Building Materials at Do it Best, shares lessons from a lifetime in the building materials industry—from growing up in a family-owned lumber yard to leading one of the industry's largest cooperative organizations. Through stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Russ explains why relationships, community, and adaptability remain the foundation of long-term success. In this episode: - Why reputation
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