Top 15 Podcasts for Construction Companies to Get Big Ideas In 2024

No matter your position within the construction industry, there’s a podcast for you. Sharpen your mind and prime yourself for excellence every day with one of our top podcast picks.

Host: Mike Knoche

Focus: supporting construction start ups, building positive community within construction, empowering the next generation of construction professionals

Our favorite episode: Yahara Vasquez of Built By Her Construction: Architectural Engineer to Spec Homes & Breaking with Tradition.

From the podcast: “Facilitating new construction company startups, supporting the building community with new ideas and affirmation, and ushering in the next generation of builders is the mission of The Contracting Handbook podcast. Through sharing information about how we operate our businesses and live our construction lives around the world, we elevate the construction life.”

Podcasts focused on the next generation of construction professionals are few and far between, which makes The Contracting Handbook: Builders & Trades Construction Podcast so valuable and unique. Even if you’re a seasoned veteran within the industry, this podcast offers fresh insights and innovative ideas.

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Host: Members of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

Focus: capital management, overcoming industry obstacles

Our favorite episode: AI in Construction Management.

From the podcast: “An original podcast presented by the Construction Management Association of America, focused on the latest in capital management, and the issues and challenges impacting construction managers the most.”

The Construction Leaders Podcast helps managers within the construction industry lead well and empower their teams. Any managing professional will find this podcast inspiring, affirming and encouraging.

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Hosts: Zach Williams &  Beth Popnikolov

Focus:  generating leads, increasing sales, proven marketing strategies, talking shop with industry experts

Our favorite episode:  TikTok Star Tony Piloseno on Being Fired to Building a Brand.

From the podcast: “We tackle your most burning questions about digital marketing for building material manufacturers, share proven strategies to grow leads and sales, and bring in other industry experts to share what’s working in the building product space.”

Smarter Building Materials Marketing podcast is proud to attract some of the most brilliant minds and forward thinkers within the building materials marketing space. Venveo’s very own Founder, Zach Williams, and CEO, Beth Popnikolov, share their thoughts and expertise in accessible, everyday language so that everyone can join the conversation.

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Host: Jason Schroeder

Focus: bettering the construction industry for all, interviews, workplace and customer interaction best practices

Our favorite episode: Ep.1167 - Weaponized Incompetence.

From the podcast: “Elevating construction with interviews, training, and techniques that will make the build environment better for the workers, our customers, companies, and the industry as a whole. Podcasts are published before noon every weekday.”

The Elevate Construction Podcast is all about making the construction industry a better place to work, and work with, for all. Full of interviews, honesty and cutting-edge leadership techniques, this podcast will empower any listener to start making an impact.

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Host: Coach Ike

Focus: industry growth projections, career opportunities

Our favorite episode: #056 #1 Way to Increase Profit Margin in Construction! The Importance of Preconstruction.

From the podcast: “Helping people find a better career, better life style, and better mind set.

Not enough people are aware of the opportunities in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industries! There is NO OTHER industry that offers such a broad spectrum of career paths with such high probabilities of substantial wealth. While most people think of the industry as ‘boots and jeans’ working for ‘slave wages’. Very few people are aware that most skilled trades people make well over $100,000 per year. Most are also unaware of the project management and executive positions available throughout the industry. Not to mention the golden opportunities to become an entrepreneur and your own boss! This podcast highlights all of these opportunities, the increasing demand, decreasing supply, advancement and effect of new technology, and more. Most importantly our guests will share their stories of triumph over struggles such as poverty, difficulties in childhood, drug addiction, racism, immigration, mental health, disabilities, and more....”

The Construction Mentor Podcast exposes the treasure trove of career growth and industry opportunities available within the construction space. Dispelling myths of poor wages and working conditions, Coach Ike delves into the kind of life anyone can build while working in construction.

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Hosts: Eddie and Tyler Campbell

Focus: virtual construction, tech in construction, emotional maturity at work

Our favorite episode: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Prefab (feat. Fouad Kahlil)

From the podcast: “Eddie and Tyler Campbell are 6th generation builders who currently own a virtual building and modeling company called ABSI. Each week, Eddie and Tyler will explore ideas both directly and indirectly related to the construction industry. Thanks for listening to the Construction Brothers podcast! Find us wherever you listen!”

Two witty brothers talk shop and invite niche experts to share their knowledge. In an industry where soft skills can often be undervalued, the Campbell brothers go the extra mile to incorporate personal wellness strategies and how they boost performance at work.

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Host: Manny Neves

Focus: construction lifestyle, industry trends and problems, how-tos

Our favorite episode: #621 Teresa Greco Building Joy Pat talks about putting personal life in front of the construction life.

From the podcast: “What is The Construction Life? The Construction Life is a daily routine of waking up at 5am, working out, showering, preparing lunch, sending off the family, driving to the construction site, organizing and preparing for the day's work, building, having fun on the job, wrapping up at the end of the day, returning home, spending time with the family, and preparing for the next day. It's a lifestyle that involves a constant commitment to hard work and a love for what you do, and it's never about settling for ‘good enough.’ The Construction Life is about striving for excellence every day.”

Manny Neves recenters us all and helps everyone in the construction industry rediscover a holistic life where work and home are both fulfilling. Full of trade how-tos and state-of-the-industry talk, The Construction Life podcast adds levity and insight to the demanding work of construction.

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Hosts: Marc Spanguolo, Shannon Rogers and Matt Cremona

Focus: woodworking, modern wood craftsman techniques

Our favorite episode: Woodworker vs the HOA | Wood Talk 568

From the podcast: “A woodworking show for modern woodworkers and makers. Join Marc Spagnuolo, Shannon Rogers, and Matt Cremona for a light-hearted look at the latest news, tips, and tricks from the world of woodworking.”

Wood Talk’s three hosts will make you laugh and think in every episode. It’s complete with enough DIY tips, woodworkers’ lifestyle and woodworking tools to instantly elevate your woodworking craft.

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Host: Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Focus: construction details and science, homebuilding considerations, remodeling, design

Our favorite episode: #649: Sealed Crawlspaces, Problem Porches, and AC in Attics

From the podcast: “The Fine Homebuilding Podcast is all about answering your construction, design, and building science questions. From foundation waterproofing to roof flashing, we take on your building, remodeling and design challenges with the know-how of North America’s most-trusted home building brand. Every Friday, we discuss listener questions and offer advice following best-practice building techniques and principles.”

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast gets detailed and specific with listeners’ questions on all things homebuilding, remodeling, up keep and problem areas. No matter the topic, this podcast has a deep dive that will point you in the right direction and equip you to tackle your home projects with expertise.

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Host: American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law

Focus: construction law, case studies, education

Our favorite episode: Episode 33: Private Equity in Construction

A niche podcast for the curious, Construction Law Today offers insights into construction law straight from the experts. Equip yourself with legal know-how to both protect your construction company and know how to handle any problems that arise.

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Hosts: Shaun Carvalho and Jason Edic

Focus: construction safety, expert interviews, social and environmental safety, safety tech

Our favorite episode: Breaking Barriers: Women in Construction w/ Jason Edic and Jenaya Nelson

From the podcast: “Welcome to the Construction Safety Perspectives Podcast! Dive into a treasure trove of insights, stories, and expert advice from contributors across the industry; Covering topics ranging from best practices on-site to the latest innovations in safety technology. Join us as we explore the crucial role of safety in construction and learn from the experiences and perspectives of professionals in the field.”

More than hard hats and signage The Construction Safety Perspectives Podcast offers new and insightful perspectives on what it means to create a safe construction site and working environment from multiple angles. The hosts interview experts from different sectors of the field to bring listeners a holistic view of construction safety.

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Host: Linsey Patton

Focus: Architectural Registration Exam prep, education, study guide

Our favorite episode: 40: Assessing Potential Prpjects

From the podcast: “A Podcast Series Dedicated to Studying for the ARE 5.0 Architectural Registration Exams. We Will Cover the Most Important Topics For: Programming and Analysis (PA),Project Planning and Development (PPD), Project Development and Documentation (PDD), Construction and Evaluation (CE), Practice Management (PcM), and Project Management (PjM).”

Audio learners and students will find a gold mine of information on the ARE Study Guide Podcast. Turn any drive into a study session as host Linsey Patton dives deep into important topics you need to know to pass the ARE.

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Focus: real estate sales, new construction developments, marketing tips

Our favorite episode: Top Sales Tip for Selling New Construction Homes and Real Estate

From the podcast: “Sharing what’s made me successful in new construction and real estate home sales. This isn’t the typical Sales Training you have heard before. I’ve had a successful career in New Home Construction and Real Estate for 22 years. Doing the Sales end of this for 10 years. There’s so much to talk about with New construction home sales and real estate sales, so here comes!"

A podcast for the salesmen and women within the construction space. Whether you’re selling new builds to homebuyers or commercial developers, it pays to understand the unique selling points that new construction has to offer.

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Host: Skanska Group

Focus: sustainability in construction, environmental and health impacts, low-carbon builds, innovative and earth-first tech

Our favorite episode: Building momentum: top trends in sustainability

From the podcast: “Shaping Sustainable Places is a podcast about low-carbon built environments, the construction and development industry and their impact on the places we live. In each episode, we’ll be speaking with industry leaders and other champions of change to explore innovative solutions to real challenges.”

Sustainability isn’t just a trend, it’s a necessary pivot that every industry needs to make. The Shanska Group, a world-leading project development and construction group, brings together the most brilliant minds in the sustainability sector to discuss the latest solutions that environmentally-friendly tech and products can offer the construction space.

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Host: Tanner Mullen

Focus: the business of contracting, team building, lifestyle, sustainable business growth

Our favorite episode: Breakthrough Series: Nicholas Takara - Managing Subcontractors and the Risks Involved

From the podcast: “It's no secret that a large majority of contractors are too busy working ‘IN’ their business instead of ‘ON’ their business. As a 3rd generation painter, I've first-hand witnessed the struggle of a contractor (my father) as he attempted to manage all aspects of his House Painting Business while still painting and performing the jobs. My passion is to free contractors from the chains of their own business, and truly help them achieve greatness through creating systems, processes, and standards...TUNE IN!”

Feeling trapped in the rat race? Host Tanner Mullen shares how contractors can transform their contracting business into something that works for them instead of living their life working for their business. Based on first-hand, lived experience, any kind of contractor can learn how to break free and reconnect to what’s important in their business and in their life.

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These podcasts were handpicked to equip you and your team, no matter where you sit within the building materials industry, to offer the best service and be successful in any construction business endeavor.

Check out Venveo’s podcast, Smarter Building Materials Marketing, and our other resources here.