About Matt
and the Podcast
Matt has been in the industry for over two decades, 23 years to be exact; He has seen it all. From an early adopter of Architectural Desktop to becoming a lead implementer for Revit, Matt has been a leader of change. He has seen and watched how the industry has shifted and grown. Throughout his design journey, 15 years have had him focusing on Contract Administration on various projects.
Matt has thoroughly enjoyed working on high-profile projects such as K-12 institutions, signature high-rises, milestone hotels, performing arts theatres, and multimillion-dollar homes that are featured yearly in “Vancouver BC - Top Most Expensive Houses” articles.
In keeping his skills fresh, Matt has also had his thumbprints in the media and film sector. With each project, a story would need to be told. For Matt, he wanted to share this story in a way that anyone who could not read drawings and plans could relate to. Rather than just rendering a project, he would be responsible for coordinating rendering shots, which would ultimately be composed into a short cinematic film that would be presented to the public.
With technology advancing so fast, Matt is excited to see where the Architectural industry is headed.
While not recording his podcast, Matt continues to explore the outdoors. Through overlanding, canoeing, paddle boarding, hiking, travel, you name it!
Can you keep up Matt?
Reviews
What the people say about What the RFI?
Entertaining, Insightful, and Real
What the RFI? is one of my favorite podcasts in the construction and development space. Matt has such an easy, natural way of talking with guests as it never feels like a stiff interview. It’s more like you’re listening in on two people swapping stories from the field and sharing what they’ve learned along the way. It’...
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Matt brings so much value to a space that is often overlooked but equally as important in the construction/design process. Not only bringing his expertise to the conversation but being a great interview really sets up the conversations for success!
Building a solid foundation of knowledge and insight for the construction world!
Matt is a dynamic and thoughtful host that offers a platform for all voices to be heard from the built environment industry. So enjoyed my time as a guest and appreciated Matt’s interview style- he warmly welcomed us, asked some great questions, - and was even open to an impromptu concert! I’m looking forward to upcom...
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Zach Rapaport
- Founder | Project Manager | Owner’s Representative - Meerkat Development
- 1 episode
Toby Witte
- Principal Architect - Wittehaus
- 1 episode
Steve Gantner
- RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP, AGCMO - Conspectus Inc.
- 2 episodes
Ryan Stoltz, P.E., LEEP AP
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- 1 episode
Nish Patil
- Group Product Manager - RIB North America
- 1 episode
Nathan Taylor
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- 2 episodes
Nadia Azar, PhD
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- 1 episode
Morgan Chawaga
- Career Coach for Design Professionals | Founder - The Healthy Architect
- 1 episode
Mark Levine
- Principal, Vice President, Atlanta Office Leader - LS3P
- 1 episode
Kristina Youngblut
- BIM Coordinator at CIMA+ | Autodesk Expert Elite | AUGI Board Member, Author, and Content Manager - CIMA+
- 1 episode
Jason Hicks
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- 1 episode
Holly Gotfredson
- President & Owner - Finishing Dynamics and American Metalcraft
- 1 episode
Gustavo Matosi
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- 1 episode
Frank Geyer
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- 1 episode
Eric Letbetter
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- 1 episode
Dory Azar
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- 3 episodes
Dean Moilanen
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- 1 episode
David Longpre
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- 1 episode
David Fettner
- Principle - Grow America Builders
- 1 episode
Dave Stutzman
- AIA, FCSI, CCS, SCIP, LEED AP - Conspectus Inc.
- 2 episodes
Chris Bennett
- CEO - Bennett Build
- 1 episode
Ahkil Hemanth
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- 1 episode
Adam Williams
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Recent Episodes
Granola AI: The Best AI Meeting Note Taker for Construction Administration?
Interested in trying Granola AI? Use my referral link below to receive an extra month free and support the podcast: https://www.granola.ai?via=matt-brennan Meeting minutes are one of the most valuable records in Construction Administration—but they can also be one of the most time-consuming tasks. In this episode of What the RFI?, Matt Brennan shares how Granola AI has transformed the way he captures meeting notes, documents decisions, and follows up on action items across multiple construct...
Us vs the GC: Why Construction Projects Turn Adversarial
Why does Construction Administration so often feel like a battle between Architects and General Contractors? In this episode of What the RFI?, Matt Brennan takes a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges in the AEC industry: the growing “Us vs the GC” mentality that can develop during construction projects. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in Architecture and Construction Administration, Matt explores why project teams become adversarial, how communication breaks down on site, an...
RFI Horror Stories: Demolition Disasters & Construction Nightmares featuring Zach Rapaport | Halloween Special
It’s Halloween, the one day of the year when the scariest things come out of the walls … literally. 👻 In this special Halloween episode of What the RFI?, Matt Brennan is joined by Zach Rapaport to share real-life RFI horror stories from the construction world. From demolition surprises and lead-time nightmares to change orders that make your blood run cold, this episode uncovers the spooky side of Construction Administration. 🧱 Topics covered: The demolition discoveries that haunt every proje...