My career in architecture and construction started long before I knew what Construction Administration even was. From being fascinated by construction equipment as a kid, building with LEGO, taking my first drafting class in high school, and eventually working on construction sites, those early experiences shaped how I approach architecture today.
In this episode of What the RFI?, I share the story of my career in architecture, design, technology, and Construction Administration — including the mentors, projects, opportunities, and unexpected career changes that helped shape the way I work.
We get into:
• How an early interest in construction led me toward architecture
• Learning drafting and CAD in high school
• Why working on construction sites changed how I design
• Starting my career in architecture
• Becoming an early adopter of Revit and BIM technology
• The importance of mentors throughout my career
• Working on high-rise, residential, modular, commercial, and K-12 school projects
• How hands-on construction experience influenced my approach to design
• Developing a passion for Construction Administration
• Why collaboration between architects, consultants, and contractors matters
• Why I created What the RFI?
• My goal of sharing more than 20 years of lessons from the AEC industry
Construction Administration became one of the most important parts of my career because it's where drawings, specifications, coordination, communication, and construction all come together.
What the RFI? was created to share those experiences — the good projects, the difficult ones, the mistakes, the lessons learned, and the practical CA knowledge that doesn't always get taught in school.
Whether you're an architect, architectural technologist, intern architect, engineer, consultant, contractor, project coordinator, or just beginning a career in the AEC industry, I hope there's something in my journey that helps you with yours.
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## Chapters
00:00 - Where It All Began
06:59 - Early Career, Mentors and Hands-On Experience
16:09 - A Major Turning Point in My Architecture Career
25:54 - Technology, Visualization and Architecture
32:29 - Finding My Passion for Construction Administration
36:01 - Why I Started What the RFI?
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What the RFI? — The Construction Administration Podcast
Practical guidance for architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, owners, and project managers navigating construction administration.