How to Explain Construction Scheduling at a Party?! and other random topics

<p>In this episode we dive into random topics.</p><p><strong>The Challenge</strong>You’re at a social event. Someone asks, <em>“So what do you do?”</em> Try explaining construction scheduling without losing them in 10 seconds. That’s harder than it sounds. On this episode we wrestle with that exact problem. Along the way, they dive into AI’s growing role in project controls, shifting attitudes toward risk analysis, and even the million-dollar jobs emerging in construction tech.</p><p><strong>Continue Learning</strong></p><p>Check out our new book <a href="https://a.co/d/1WsJNMK">The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling</a></p><p>Subscribe to the <a href="https://beyonddeadlines.beehiiv.com/">Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter</a></p><p>Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/zero-float-7008072930370732032/">⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondDeadlines">⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠</a>.</p><p><strong>Connect</strong></p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahpiippo/">⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠,</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-lawton-3545497b/">⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-deadlines/?viewAsMember=true">⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠</a> on LinkedIn.</p><p><strong>Beyond Deadline</strong></p><p>It&#39;s time to raise your career to new heights with <a href="https://www.notion.so/76cb39d9aa6d479183809a396ed599b8?pvs=21">Beyond Deadlines</a>, the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our podcast is designed to be your go-to guide whether you&#39;re starting out in this dynamic field, transitioning from another sector, or you&#39;re a seasoned professional. Through our cutting-edge content, practical advice, and innovative tools, we help you succeed in today’s fast-evolving construction planning and scheduling landscape without relying on expensive certifications and traditional educational paths. Join us on <a href="https://www.notion.so/76cb39d9aa6d479183809a396ed599b8?pvs=21">Beyond Deadlines</a>, where we empower you to shape the future of construction planning and scheduling, making it more efficient, effective, and accessible than ever before.</p><p><strong>About Micah</strong></p><p>Micah, the CEO of <a href="https://movar.group/">Movar US</a> is an <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/homepage.html?cid=sem&source=sa360&campid=2024_ao_cbu_us_gmocoma_gmobao_awa_text-link_brand_exact_cd_Intel-Brand-SEM_3500158299_google_b2c_is_non-pbm_intel&ad_group=brand_freeform_b2b1-awa+-+Website&intel_term=intel+homepage&sa360id=43700071555342166&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt5euBhB9EiwAdkXWOzYnwlPi4dtxoKpsH_qZR0OtyUJLFefhNnd2-jMV0VFu-RO6lWCQsRoCkjsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Intel</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/about/datacenters/">Google</a> alumnus, champions next-gen planning and scheduling at both tech giants. Co-founder of Google&#39;s <a href="https://www.ibm.com/topics/computer-vision">Computer Vision</a> in Construction Team, he&#39;s saved projects millions via tech advancements. He writes two construction planning and scheduling newsletters and mentors the next generation of construction planners. He holds a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_Science">Master of Science</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management">Project Management</a>, <a href="https://www.smumn.edu/">Saint Mary&#39;s University of Minnesota</a>.</p><p><strong>About Greg</strong></p><p>Greg, an <a href="https://www.notion.so/BD-Work-Flows-56ef06bb60d64224be84dbe00a0f2c2d?pvs=21">Astrophysicist</a> turned project guru, managed £100M+ defense programs at <a href="https://www.baesystems.com/en/home">BAE Systems</a> (UK) and advised on international strategy. Now CEO at <a href="https://nodeslinks.com/">⁠⁠Nodes and Links⁠⁠</a>, he&#39;s revolutionizing projects with pioneering AI <a href="https://projectcontrolsonline.com/defini