Build It Better Podcast
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Construction doesn't have to be chaotic. This show is proof.
Build It Better is the podcast for real estate developers, builders, and operators who are tired of volatility disguised as "the nature of the business."
Every episode cuts through the noise with conversations that matter — the kind that happen when people who've actually lost sleep over projects sit down and talk honestly about what works, what doesn't, and why most problems were preventable.
We cover:
Prefabricated and industrialized construction
Schedule risk and capital protection
Systems-based delivery vs. field improvisation
How smart developers protect margin before bid day
The upstream decisions that determine whether a jobsite is calm or chaotic
This isn't theory. It's pattern recognition built over decades — applied to the pressures developers and builders are facing right now.
Chaos is improvised. Better is engineered.
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Build It Better is powered by Global Haven Ventures — a strategic advisory practice helping developers of multifamily, hospitality, student, and senior housing reduce schedule risk and protect capital through prefabricated cold-formed steel and industrialized construction systems.
Build It Better Podcast
Mastering The Framework With CFS Software
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Eric Chastain, a Civil Engineering graduate from Tennessee Technological University in 2001, embarked on a distinguished career journey marked by expertise in Structural Design. Beginning at Unimast in 2001, he honed his skills as a design engineer, adeptly handling shop drawings for CFS Structures, along with responsibilities encompassing loading calculations, stud design, and connection design. After a brief stint, Eric joined Marino\Ware in 2003, where he played a pivotal role in establishing their in-house engineering department. Over 16 years, he evolved from a design engineer to a proficient project manager, overseeing territories and excelling in shop drawing quotations and customer management. Eric's commitment to excellence led him to Framecad in 2019 as the Americas Design Engineer, contributing to software training and technical support for three years. In 2022, he brought his expertise to Forge Construction as the Framecad Manager, handling design and detailing. In 2023, Eric returned to Framecad as the Global Manager for Design Services, Software Training, and Technical Support, marking his remarkable journey of leadership and expertise in the industry.
Throughout his illustrious career, Eric Chastain's dedication, technical prowess, and adaptability have consistently fueled innovation in Civil Engineering and Structural Design. From his academic beginnings to his current global leadership role, his unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous growth exemplifies his profound impact on the industry.
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The Build It Better Podcast brings you the news and most up to date advances in the prefabricated cold formed steel industry while introducing you to the industry leader in technology, equipment and software. Whether you're a builder, architect or engineer, join us on this journey and let us introduce you to the future of construction with prefabricated cold-formed steel!
Robert Johnson, the host, is a highly accomplished executive with over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. Throughout his impressive career, he has held numerous leadership positions at some of the wealthiest and most prominent construction firms in the industry.