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![The Great Shift From Mechanical Engineering to Green Building with Chad Dorgan
Listen to the full episode here:
https://www.gbes.com/green-building-matters-podcast/
About the Episode
In this episode, we are humbled to have the Vice President of Quality and Sustainability at McCarthy, Chad Dorgan. Chad started out as a mechanical engineer and served the Air Force for four years. Chad shares with us how he transitioned from mechanical engineering to green building and much more.
Listen and learn from Chad.
Key Talking Points
Chad’s introduction
From mechanical engineering to Green building
Chad’s mentors
Building commissioning
From commissioning to McCarthy
Chad’s proudest moments
What’s the future for green building?
Chad’s gift
Decision making tips
Words of wisdom from Chad
Key Milestones of the Episode
[00:37] Getting to know Chad
[03:19] Chad’s mentors
[05:40] From the Air Force to building commissioning
[10:59] The vast shift to McCarthy
[14:52] Chad’s proudest moments
[18:32] What’s the future of the green building industry?
[21:42] Chad’s Gift
[22:31] How does Chad make decisions?
[24:54] Sneak peek on scrum
[30:02] Words of wisdom from Chad
Key Quotes from the Episode
“Use everything that you come across as tools and guides, but make sure you’re actually understanding what people want and use there.”
“We spend a lot of years trying to get a rating or getting a certification, and we sometimes miss the conversation that we should have.”
“You have to set time aside or put on the calendar for key things you need to do.”
“I spent a lot of time on that front end and make sure I’m going to where I need to go before I go.”
“There’s a lot of failures out there, but ultimately it’s, it’s going to be better, cheaper, and faster.”
“We live where we build.”
“In the end, it’s getting everyone engaged and collaborating that we got success.”
“Commissioning is helping an owner understand and document their requirements.”
Key Resources
• Scrum Methodology
• 2 Seconds Lean- Paul Akers
• The Scrum Book- Jeff Sutherland
Learn more about Chad Dorgan
Chad Dorgan is Vice President - Quality and Sustainability for McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., a 100% employee-owned national construction company specializing in complex, high technology facilities such as hospitals, research laboratories, and industrial plants. In this role, he is responsible for the development and implementation of McCarthy’s innovative Quality without Question Program and oversees McCarthy’s Virtual Design and Construction efforts, both focused upon consistently building the best buildings in America for the firm’s clients and industry partners. Chad is also responsible for McCarthy’s Sustainability Initiatives and is the Corporate Leader of McCarthy’s Green Steering Committee.
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![Construction Tech Enables Sustainability with Jason Perez
TITLE: Construction Tech Enables Sustainability with Jason Perez
Jason Perez, is the CEO and co-founder of YARDZ, a construction technology company. Entrepreneur, Advisor, Forever Student and Mentor. Founder of a Construction Technology start-up and ATDC Accelerate company. “I love life, I love business and love solving industry problems through simple business solutions. Most importantly, I am thankful for the personal and professional leaders who have taught me and I am honored by those who allow me to pass that wisdom on.”
Show Highlights
Healthy innovation, “mixed solutions” and balancing the application of technology in all aspects of the industry.
Discuss construction, construction technology, and innovation in the industry.
Emphasize the importance of ‘Reducing’ as a key component of sustainability.
Talks about entrepreneurship and green building.
Importance of continuous learning and personal growth in the industry.
Exploring the potential of emerging technologies in construction.
Importance of prioritizing efficiency in construction projects.
Application of Agile methodologies and iteration in construction.
Integration of AI and technology for better construction solutions.
Embracing research and finding ones own path in the industry.
“We have major issues. Weve got to fix efficiency first, because all were going to do is get battery-driven excavators[,] have them drain a battery and then charge them on electrical grids which could be produced by anything. Could be fossil, could be hydro, could be any number of things. But it all starts with reduce, reduce. And we have got to get better at that. And if you dont have the tools to do it, then youre not going to do it.”
-Jason Perez
Get the episode transcript here!
Show Resource and Information
Books-The Producers Mindset
Atlas Shrugged by
A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea (Go-Giver)
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