Konstructr KCast http://kcast.konstructr.com Konstructr's daily show about the real estate development and construction industry. News, interviews and commentary. Wed, 20 May 2009 12:57:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Copyright 2009, Konstructr, LLCconstruction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityBusiness/Business NewsBusiness/Management & MarketingBusinessSociety & Culturevik@konstructr.comVik DuggalVik Duggalnoconstruction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityChanging the Construction WorldKonstructr's daily show about the real estate development and construction industry. News, Interviews, and Commentary.Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with ODEOSubscribe with Podnova Episode 35 - What Happens in Vegas, Ends up on KCast http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KonstructrKcast/~3/JIhvzOKHaDQ/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/04/episode-35-what-happens-in-vegas-ends-up-on-kcast/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:07:17 +0000 vik@konstructr.com (Vik Duggal) http://kcast.konstructr.com/?p=473 Vik Duggal sits down with residential real estate broker extraordinaire Nick Nolf in Las Vegas to get deep into the residential real estate world. Vik asks Nick some tough questions and gets the Konstructr Nation an inside look into what’s happening. Amazing interview!

Question from today’s KCast:

What do you think about the current residential real estate market?

Links from today’s KCast:

Nick Nolf
Nick’s on Konstructr
Nick’s on Twitter
Nick’s Posterous

]]> http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/04/episode-35-what-happens-in-vegas-ends-up-on-kcast/feed/ noVik Duggal sits down with residential real estate broker extraordinaire Nick Nolf in Las Vegas to get deep into the residential real estate world. Vik asks Nick some tough questions and gets the Konstructr Nation an inside look into what’s happeningVik DuggalVik Duggal sits down with residential real estate broker extraordinaire Nick Nolf in Las Vegas to get deep into the residential real estate world. Vik asks Nick some tough questions and gets the Konstructr Nation an inside look into what’s happening. Amazing interview! Question from today’s KCast: What do you think about the current residential real estate [...]construction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityhttp://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/04/episode-35-what-happens-in-vegas-ends-up-on-kcast/http://www.konstructr.com/podcast/KonstructrEpisode35.mp3 Episode 34 - Konstructr goes Yahoo! (Real Estate) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KonstructrKcast/~3/OTYwSNo0c60/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-34-konstructr-goes-yahoo-real-estate/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:38:56 +0000 vik@konstructr.com (Vik Duggal) http://kcast.konstructr.com/?p=398 Vik chats it up with  Arjun Arora, the head of Business Development at Yahoo! Real Estate. They discuss what Yahoo! RE is, their most recent success, and some insights for home buyers/seller.

Question from today’s KCast:

“Imagination is stronger than will-power.” Is this true? false? How does this apply to you?

Links from today’s KCast:

Houses for Sale & More
Home Loans
Home Insurance Center
Real Estate Information & Advice

Yahoo! Real Estate on twitter

Arjun Arora on twitter

 


]]> http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-34-konstructr-goes-yahoo-real-estate/feed/ noVik chats it up with  Arjun Arora, the head of Business Development at Yahoo! Real Estate. They discuss what Yahoo! RE is, their most recent success, and some insights for home buyers/seller. Question from today’s KCast: “Imagination is strongVik DuggalVik chats it up with  Arjun Arora, the head of Business Development at Yahoo! Real Estate. They discuss what Yahoo! RE is, their most recent success, and some insights for home buyers/seller. Question from today’s KCast: “Imagination is stronger than will-power.” Is this true? false? How does this apply to you? Links from today’s KCast: Houses for Sale & More Home Loans Home [...]construction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityhttp://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-34-konstructr-goes-yahoo-real-estate/http://konstructr.com/podcast/KonstructrEpisode34.mp3 Episode 33 - Something for everyone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KonstructrKcast/~3/vfNX_E5Pkx4/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-33-something-for-everyone/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:34:11 +0000 vik@konstructr.com (Vik Duggal) http://kcast.konstructr.com/?p=366 Vik Duggal is at Austin’s South by Southwest and sits down with Joshua Karpf and Bart Casabona from Pepsi-Cola Company to talk sustainability.

Question from today’s KCast:

What are everyday things you do to make a difference in the world?

Links from today’s KCast:

Pepsico at SXSW

Josh is on twitter

Bart is on twitter

]]> http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-33-something-for-everyone/feed/ noVik Duggal is at Austin’s South by Southwest and sits down with Joshua Karpf and Bart Casabona from Pepsi-Cola Company to talk sustainability. Question from today’s KCast: What are everyday things you do to make a difference in the world? LinkVik DuggalVik Duggal is at Austin’s South by Southwest and sits down with Joshua Karpf and Bart Casabona from Pepsi-Cola Company to talk sustainability. Question from today’s KCast: What are everyday things you do to make a difference in the world? Links from today’s KCast: Pepsico at SXSW Josh is on twitter Bart is on twitter construction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityhttp://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-33-something-for-everyone/http://konstructr.com/podcast/KonstructrEpisode33.mp3 Episode 32 - Vik Duggal must answer to the Konstructr Nation! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KonstructrKcast/~3/aly6Gxm6Nlg/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-32-vik-duggal-must-answer-to-the-konstructr-nation/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:57:13 +0000 vik@konstructr.com (Vik Duggal) http://kcast.konstructr.com/?p=335 KCast turns the tables as the Konstructr nation nominates Chris Cheatham to take an opportunity to ask Vik Duggal some questions. Vik takes the time to answer question about the industry, Konstructr, and two of the most feared questions: 1) What does he do? and 2)Who will be the superman of the industry?

Links from today’s KCast:

Control Contractors, Inc.

Vik Duggal’s personal blog

Chris Cheatham on Konstructr

]]> http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-32-vik-duggal-must-answer-to-the-konstructr-nation/feed/ noKCast turns the tables as the Konstructr nation nominates Chris Cheatham to take an opportunity to ask Vik Duggal some questions. Vik takes the time to answer question about the industry, Konstructr, and two of the most feared questions: 1) What does he dVik DuggalKCast turns the tables as the Konstructr nation nominates Chris Cheatham to take an opportunity to ask Vik Duggal some questions. Vik takes the time to answer question about the industry, Konstructr, and two of the most feared questions: 1) What does he do? and 2)Who will be the superman of the industry? Links from today’s [...]construction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityhttp://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-32-vik-duggal-must-answer-to-the-konstructr-nation/http://konstructr.com/podcast/KonstructrEpisode32.mp3 Episode 31 - The Truth will help you survive this economy! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KonstructrKcast/~3/exiKv5wVtJc/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-31-the-truth-will-help-you-survive-this-economy/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:42:12 +0000 vik@konstructr.com (Vik Duggal) http://kcast.konstructr.com/?p=309 Vik sits down with Braun Allison’s David Allison to discuss why after 20+ years in the industry he’s now changing his tune and how he feels the construction industry can overcome the current economic conditions. This episode is for anyone who is looking to take the industry in the right direction.

Question from today’s KCast:

If think of ourselves as a big family, what are you going to do next?

Links from today’s KCast:

Braun Allison

David Allison

Braun Allison is on twitter

David’s on twitter

]]> http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-31-the-truth-will-help-you-survive-this-economy/feed/ noVik sits down with Braun Allison’s David Allison to discuss why after 20+ years in the industry he’s now changing his tune and how he feels the construction industry can overcome the current economic conditions. This episode is for anyone who Vik DuggalVik sits down with Braun Allison’s David Allison to discuss why after 20+ years in the industry he’s now changing his tune and how he feels the construction industry can overcome the current economic conditions. This episode is for anyone who is looking to take the industry in the right direction. Question from today’s KCast: If think [...]construction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityhttp://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-31-the-truth-will-help-you-survive-this-economy/http://konstructr.com/podcast/KonstructrEpisode31.mp3 Episode 30 - Revit. If you don’t know, now you know. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KonstructrKcast/~3/-CZSSD9MeSs/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-30-revit-if-you-dont-know-now-you-know/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:29 +0000 vik@konstructr.com (Vik Duggal) http://kcast.konstructr.com/?p=298
Vik Duggal talks with Gregory Arkin, quite possibly the most passionate person in the industry when it comes to today’s hottest building design standards.

Question from today’s KCast:

How can Gregory help people better understand the value of Revit?

Links from today’s KCast:

Revit3D Blog

Important software

BIM

IPD

Why Gregory wants to make a difference in the world

]]> http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-30-revit-if-you-dont-know-now-you-know/feed/ noVik Duggal talks with Gregory Arkin, quite possibly the most passionate person in the industry when it comes to today’s hottest building design standards. Question from today’s KCast: How can Gregory help people better understand the value of Vik DuggalVik Duggal talks with Gregory Arkin, quite possibly the most passionate person in the industry when it comes to today’s hottest building design standards. Question from today’s KCast: How can Gregory help people better understand the value of Revit? Links from today’s KCast: Revit3D Blog Important software BIM IPD Why Gregory wants to make a difference in the world construction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityhttp://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-30-revit-if-you-dont-know-now-you-know/http://konstructr.com/podcast/KonstructrEpisode30.mp3 Episode 29 - News from the Industry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KonstructrKcast/~3/ocpqU5rQQmI/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-29-news-from-the-industry/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:40:33 +0000 vik@konstructr.com (Vik Duggal) http://kcast.konstructr.com/?p=296
Vik updates the Konstructr Nation on a few key stories on the Internet relevant to the industry.

]]> http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-29-news-from-the-industry/feed/ noVik updates the Konstructr Nation on a few key stories on the Internet relevant to the industry. Vik DuggalVik updates the Konstructr Nation on a few key stories on the Internet relevant to the industry. construction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityhttp://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/03/episode-29-news-from-the-industry/http://konstructr.com/podcast/KonstructrEpisode29.mp3 Episode 28 - What is Energy Star? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KonstructrKcast/~3/_CSDxykQqIY/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/02/episode-28-what-is-energy-star/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:00:33 +0000 vik@konstructr.com (Vik Duggal) http://kcast.konstructr.com/?p=285

After a round of golf in sunny Seattle, Vik sits with colleague-by-day Doug Rogers CEM to talk about Energy Star. As this is the first video post for KCast, comments are much appreciated about the format. Thanks!

Question from today’s KCast:

What is the energy policy for your building?

Links from today’s KCast:

Control Contractors, Inc.

Energy Star

Doug Rogers on Konstructrav

]]> http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/02/episode-28-what-is-energy-star/feed/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/02/episode-28-what-is-energy-star/ Episode 27 - Lighting Design: A call to action! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KonstructrKcast/~3/SKemDPTZoAE/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/02/episode-27-lighting-design-a-call-to-action/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:40:15 +0000 vik@konstructr.com (Vik Duggal) http://kcast.konstructr.com/?p=260 James Bedell leads the charge as KCast provides a medium for opinion. James asks lighting designers to rise to the occasion to come out front and center as the sustainability and “green” movement begins to heat up. Lighting Designers…HO!

Learn more about James here:

Konstructr Profile

James’ stories on Konstructr

]]> http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/02/episode-27-lighting-design-a-call-to-action/feed/ noJames Bedell leads the charge as KCast provides a medium for opinion. James asks lighting designers to rise to the occasion to come out front and center as the sustainability and “green” movement begins to heat up. Lighting Designers…HO!Vik DuggalJames Bedell leads the charge as KCast provides a medium for opinion. James asks lighting designers to rise to the occasion to come out front and center as the sustainability and “green” movement begins to heat up. Lighting Designers…HO! Learn more about James here: Konstructr Profile James’ stories on Konstructr construction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityhttp://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/02/episode-27-lighting-design-a-call-to-action/http://konstructr.com/podcast/KonstructrEpisode27.mp3 Episode 26 - Roundtable: The stimulus package http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KonstructrKcast/~3/gMOf9ti8lfc/ http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/02/episode-26-roundtable-the-stimulus-package/#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:09:58 +0000 vik@konstructr.com (Vik Duggal) http://kcast.konstructr.com/?p=236 Vik Duggal sits down with the smart, talented, interested, and interesting James Bedell, Shari Shapiro, and Chris Hill to talk about the hottest topic of the week: the stimulus package!

Links from today’s KCast:

Shari Shapiro’s Green Building Law

James Bedell on Lighting Design

Chris Hill’s Construction Law Musings

]]> http://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/02/episode-26-roundtable-the-stimulus-package/feed/ noVik Duggal sits down with the smart, talented, interested, and interesting James Bedell, Shari Shapiro, and Chris Hill to talk about the hottest topic of the week: the stimulus package! Links from today’s KCast: Shari Shapiro’s Green Building Vik DuggalVik Duggal sits down with the smart, talented, interested, and interesting James Bedell, Shari Shapiro, and Chris Hill to talk about the hottest topic of the week: the stimulus package! Links from today’s KCast: Shari Shapiro’s Green Building Law James Bedell on Lighting Design Chris Hill’s Construction Law Musings construction,green,building,sustainability,LEED,development,greenbuild,sustainabilityhttp://kcast.konstructr.com/2009/02/episode-26-roundtable-the-stimulus-package/http://konstructr.com/podcast/KonstructrEpisode26.mp3 Copyright 2009, Konstructr, LLCVik DuggalnonadultChanging the Construction World