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The Art of Construction
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The Art of Construction is here to help you grow your business. Together we explore the world of construction with some of the best minds in the industry. This insightful podcast is hosted by thought provoking entrepreneur, Devon Tilly. Devon has been recognized nationally for his innovation and creativity within the building industry. Join our tribe as we master the Art of Construction.
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397: Building International Retreats with RetreatBoss
3w ago00:30:56Tap to summarize"Believe in yourself and your dream. Never, ever change your vision, but you could change the strategy, if it's not working."In this conversation, Devon Tilly chats with Catherine Kontos of RetreatBoss!Catherine Kontos is a strategist, business builder, and ecosystem founder shaping the future of the retreat and human experience industry. As the founder of RetreatBoss, RetreatMatch, and RetreatBoss Magazine, she brings more than 14 years of experience to the space. With a track record that includes acquiring and selling over 100 businesses and properties, including retreat venues, Catherine brings a rare blend of transformational experience design and serious commercial acumen. Through certification, consulting, media, and international collaborative partnerships, she helps retreat leaders, venues, and experience-based brands build offerings that are not only meaningful, but strategically positioned for visibility, profitability, and lasting legacy.Watch the RetreatMatch Promo Video! Take a peak at the Mastering Retreats Spring 2026 Promo Video!Follow RetreatBoss on Instagram! Learn about RetreatMatch!Take a look at the RetreatBoss Magazine! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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396: Victory Village, Part 4: Looking Ahead
Jul 900:23:04Tap to summarizeThis episode revisits The Trailhead Community! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Matt McMullen chat with Jeans Wildemann at a benefit concert for Victory Village, a new neuro-divergent housing community being built in Boulder, Colorado! If you hear any background noise or laughter, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE before the concert!Jeans is the Executive Director of the Trailhead Community. She brings a diverse professional background and a deep passion for inclusive communities to her role as Executive Director. After earning a degree in Communication with a minor in Leadership Studies, she began her career as an Office Manager at an accounting firm. While the experience sharpened her organizational and operational skills, she quickly realized her heart was in mission-driven work. Since transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Jeans has focused her energy on building strong, values-based communities. She is dedicated to making Trailhead a model for neuro-inclusive housing—where individuals of all abilities can live, grow, and thrive together. With a strong belief that communication is the key to connection and progress, Jeans leads with empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to equity.This episode was recorded with memory of Barb Ziegler, the founder of The Trailhead Community.Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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395: Victory Village, Part 3: Building with Heart
Jun 2500:25:30Tap to summarizeThis episode revisits The Trailhead Community! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Matt McMullen chat with Andy and Connie Minden at a benefit concert for Victory Village, a new neuro-divergent housing community being built in Boulder, Colorado! If you hear any background noise or laughter, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE before the concert!Andy "retired" after a 28-year career in the energy and air pollution control industries to co-found Ramble on Pearl in 2013. Ramble was a nonprofit social enterprise that createdes pathways to purpose and community for adults with developmental disabilities. Andy and his wife and co-founder Connie built Ramble into a thriving clothing boutique that served as a classroom to teach job skills and provide paid work experience to the program’s apprentices. Their goal was to create a pathway to securing independent, sustainable and competitive employment in the community for the program’s graduates. Ramble closed in 2022 due to changing circumstances in the retail marketplace in downtown Boulder. As co-founder of Ramble on Pearl, Connie used her background as a classroom teacher to develop and oversee the curriculum used to teach employment skills to our apprentices as well as managed the sourcing of merchandise sold in the storelThis episode was recorded with memory of Barb Ziegler, the founder of The Trailhead Community.Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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394: Victory Village, Part 2: Constructing Community
Jun 1100:38:03Tap to summarizeThis episode revisits The Trailhead Community! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Matt McMullen chat with Pastor Andrew Daugherty and Arts Director David L’Hommedieu at a benefit concert for Victory Village, a new neuro-divergent housing community being built in Boulder, Colorado! If you hear any background noise or laughter, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE before the concert!From Pine Street Church's website: "Pine Street Church is a spiritually-centered community hub in downtown Boulder that operates seven-days a week. Worship gatherings along with a broad range of events, classes, art exhibits, and music performances focus on spirituality, the arts, and social action. We design safe and creative spaces that serve as incubators of innovation and ideas. This motivates action toward the common good in our community, our region, and the world beyond. Community and individual connections are emphasized through intentional partnerships with organizations that share our vision and values."This episode was recorded with memory of Barb Ziegler, the founder of The Trailhead Community.Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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393: Victory Village, Part 1: Sound Foundations
May 2800:22:22Tap to summarizeThis episode revisits The Trailhead Community! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Matt McMullen chat with Cowboy Brad at a benefit concert for Victory Village, a new neuro-divergent housing community being built in Boulder, Colorado! If you hear any background noise or laughter, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE before the concert!From Brad's website: Brad Fitch, also known as Cowboy Brad, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Estes Park, Colorado. Brad has achieved notable milestones, including performing for the President of the United States in 2001 and being honored with numerous awards such as the Hawaii Music Award, the All-Around Cowboy Entertainer award, and community service recognition from the Estes Park Sunrise Rotary Club. With over 20 albums to his name and approximately 300 live performances annually, Brad has played across the U.S.—from Red Rocks Amphitheater to the shores of Hawaii. Brad is especially known for his John Denver tribute concerts, which have raised funds for various charities and drawn record-breaking crowds. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Brad continues to share his passion for music and nature with audiences nationwide, staying true to his mission of bringing joy and peace through song. For more information or bookings, please contact, Catherine Lewis at CountryRoadsLLC@gmail.comThis episode was recorded with memory of Barb Ziegler, the founder of The Trailhead Community.Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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392: Connection in Construction: A Conversation with Chad Harris
May 700:47:30Tap to summarize“I think it’s really people who build buildings, not companies. So how do we keep those people in the industry? It’s by focusing on them, not the company, first.”Join Devon as he chats with Chad Harris of FH Construction Group! From FH Construction Group's website: "FH Construction Group is a general contractor focused on making construction simple, collaborative, and efficient. We specialize in complex market sectors throughout the Mountain West. It’s not just about what we build - it’s who we build it with that sets us apart."Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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391: Fast Foundations in the Rocky Mountains
Apr 2300:44:03Tap to summarize“AI is not going to build homes, AI is not going to remodel homes, AI is not going to fix a broken hot water tank. If we’re able to take technology and bring it into the skilled trades, to really attract the youth, it will make a huge difference to our workforce - that’s what we really need right now.” Join Devon as he chats with Brent Wall of Peaks Precast! Brent Wall is the founder of Peaks Precast, focused on improving construction through modular, offsite concrete systems. He built his expertise in the Northeast and is now bringing panelized precast solutions to Colorado, introducing a more efficient approach to a rapidly growing market, and has served in leadership roles with major contractors and developers. He holds a master’s degree in Construction Management from Drexel University and applies LEED and Lean-certified practices to his work.Founded in Spring 2025, Peaks Precast is transforming how foundations are built in the Rocky Mountain region. Based in scenic Chaffee County, Colorado, the company manufactures precision-engineered precast concrete components for both residential and commercial construction. It aims to solve the challenges of outdated, cast-in-place methods that are vulnerable to weather delays, labor shortages, and rising material costs—all of which contribute to Colorado’s affordable housing crisis. Its signature solution, Fast Foundations, is a modular precast foundation system that delivers speed, consistency, and reliability. With faster installation, higher accuracy, and reduced on-site disruption, Fast Foundations helps builders and developers stay on schedule and on budget—even in the most unpredictable mountain conditions.Follow Peaks Precast on Instagram! View the IHIP Press Release and the Facility Ribbon Cutting! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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390: Construction Management with SPOT
Apr 900:42:17Tap to summarize“I built SPOT to get it to this level, I want to shoot it past to where everyone has a 3D model that’s all baked in.”Join Devon as he chats with John Brock of SPOT! John is a custom home design/build contractor, an expert 3D modeler, author of “SketchUp for Builders,” and a SketchUp Extension Developer, specializing in building highly detailed 3D models of construction projects—both his own projects and now for builders across North America. His 3D models are used during the pre-construction phase to identify any issues, design mistakes, clashes, and other potential problems, saving time and money.From SPOT's website: "SPOT was built by a custom home builder for BUILDERS! We experienced firsthand the frustration of juggling multiple disconnected tools, losing data in the gaps, and dealing with constant communication breakdowns between the office and the field. We saw builders struggling with fragmented software solutions that forced them to enter the same data multiple times, made it impossible to see the big picture, and left field teams without the information they needed when they needed it. Our mission is simple: create a true Single Point of Truth for residential construction. One platform where drawings, models, schedules, estimates, and field documentation all work together seamlessly. Because builders deserve tools that work as hard as they do."Take a listen to the mentioned episodes (listed in order mentioned in this episode): AOC 376: The AI revolution in constructionAOC 136: Buildertrend Series: How Client Communication Can Change Your BusinessAOC 157: How a Video Game Became Architecture's Most Powerful New ToolAOC 275: Building a System Built Factory in the Colorado MountainsAOC 241: How a Robot Dog Creates a Single Source of Truth on ProjectsKeep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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389: Finding freedom in construction
Mar 2600:40:19Tap to summarize“Evaluate the relationships you have and make sure you have a very even level of people that pour into you.”Join Devon this week as he chats with James Londot of JNL Consulting! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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388: Change management and the AECiSummit 2026
Mar 1200:49:33Tap to summarize“Our industry needs brave people who are willing to understand problems deeply, understand the people who are attached to those problems deeply, and find ways to innovate through those shared gains that this industry is experiencing.”Register for the 2026 AECiSummit HERE! (April 8-10). Join Devon as he chats with previous co-host Nathan Wood and Nick Caravella about the upcoming AECiSummit 2026! Use the promo code "AOC" to be entered in a ski trip lottery! Nick Caravella is an architect-turned-technologist focused on helping industrial teams deliver safer, more predictable projects. He works at the intersection of the built environment and digital transformation. At Cumulus, he helps owners and contractors adopt digital QA/QC and Connected Worker solutions that reduce rework, improve quality, and provide real-time visibility into schedule - and cost-driving work. He partners closely with customers, industry leaders, and internal teams to modernize inspection workflows and advance data-driven quality programs across capital projects.Nathan C. Wood is the Executive Director of Construction Progress Coalition (CPC), a grassroots non-profit initiative to educate AEC professionals about the need for open interoperability standards between project delivery stakeholders. Nathan’s experience with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Lean process improvement, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) has led him to realize how even proven technology solutions can result in lost ROI when the needs of people and process are not addressed. Nathan balances his passion for data insights and stakeholder empathy through pragmatic adoption strategy, driving digital standards adoption in design and construction. When not fighting for open standards, Nathan also supports construction transformation as Chief Enabling Officer of SpectrumAEC, delivering speaking engagements, research publications and Design Thinking workshops.For more information on the AECISummit, checkout the Construction Progress Collation's Website!Take a listen to episode 338 (The ConTech Crew featuring Devon Tilly) and 337 (Data driven construction) as mentioned in this episode!Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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