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KP Unpacked
KP Unpacked explores the biggest ideas in AEC, AI, and innovation—unpacking the trends, technology, discussions, and strategies shaping the built environment and beyond.
Episodes
57 episodes
AI in AEC: Data Privacy in the AI Era
In this episode of AI Unpacked, Jeff Echols is joined by Frank Lazaro, KP Reddy Co.'s in-house AI expert, to dive into the latest tre...
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AI in AEC: Faster, Smarter Proposals
Proposal writing is the backbone of AEC firms—but it's also a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. In this episode of AI in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro break down how AI-powered tools are transforming the way firms crea...
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Your Boss Should Never Be Your Career's Ceiling
The AEC industry isn’t just stuck—it’s dying. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols pull no punches in discussing why the industry's obsession with mediocrity and outdated methods is dragging us down. From stagn...
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White Out Smelled Great, But Our Contracts Need to Evolve
The future of AEC isn’t just about adapting to AI—it’s about dominating the industry with AI-driven innovation. In this episode of
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AI, Data Centers & The Energy Crisis—What Comes Next?
In this episode of KP Unpacked, host Jeff Echols sits down with Robert Cooper (CEO of Imbue) and Abhi Sastri (CEO of Fluix) to break down one of the most pressing challenges facing the built environment: How do we...
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AI in AEC: Note-Taking & Meeting Efficiency
Meetings are a necessary part of AEC firms, but they often lead to wasted time, forgotten action items, and inefficient follow-ups. This week on AI in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro unpack AI-powered note-taking tools that can trans...
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AI Meets AEC: The Chaos Behind the Disruption
The future of AEC isn't just about AI disrupting the status quo—it's about AI accelerating innovation and transforming the way we approach design, construction, and operations. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols div...
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KP Reddy’s Brutal Truth About Startup Success
In this episode of KP Unpacked, we challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in AEC startups: the idea that working harder equals faster results. Spoiler alert—it doesn’t.Host Jeff Echols sits down with Nick Heim, ...
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AI in AEC: Series Intro
The future of AEC isn't just about AI replacing jobs—it's about AI enhancing the way we design, build, and operate. In this new series on KP Unpacked, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro break down the real impact of AI in the built environme...
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The Secret to Making an Impact in AEC (Even If Your Boss Hates It)
In this episode of KP Unpacked, we dive into one of the biggest mindset shifts that can define your career: Are you high agency?Host Jeff Echols sits down with Abby Coleman, a rising force in AEC and an Innova...
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Why GCs Don’t Do Anything (And How AI Might Change That)
In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy takes on
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How AI Is Changing Engineering Forever
In this episode of KP Unpacked, we dive into a major shift happening in engineering and construction: the rise of tech-enabled services and AI-driven tools.Host Jeff Echols is joined by
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The $1 Billion Construction Tech Opportunity No One’s Claiming
In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy breaks down one of his most talked-about LinkedIn posts: t...
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Johnny Depp’s Stunt Double on Mastering Fear & Taking Risks
What does it take to stay calm under pressure, take risks, and excel at the highest level? In this episode of KP Unpacked, Jeff sits down with Hollywood stuntman Theo Kypri—a man who has literally put his life on the line for so...
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AEC's Perfect Storm: Tariffs, AI, & Inflation
In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP and Jeff break down a major theme from one of KP’s recent LinkedIn posts: the perfect storm brewing in the AEC industry. With inflation, tariffs, labor shortages, and rapid advancements in AI and...
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AI Won’t Replace Architects—Yet
Jeff is joined by architect and digital innovator Zig Rubel, FAIA, to unpack one of KP’s latest thought-provoking LinkedIn posts:
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Your Social Media Strategy Sucks
In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP and Jeff tackle a critical question inspired by one of KP’s recent LinkedIn posts (
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Sustainability's New Business Frontier
In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP and Jeff explore a vital but often misunderstood role in today's C-suite: the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). As the corporate landscape evolves, sustainability leadership is increasingly becoming...
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A Biology Lesson for Startups
Startups are living organisms, constantly regenerating and evolving—much like human cells. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy dives into the parallels between biology and business, sharing insights inspired by his
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Breaking the Hourly Mold
In this episode of KP Unpacked, tune in as Jeff and KP explore:Why many architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms remain stuck in hourly billingThe hidden costs of commodity-based pricing and how it p...
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Ambition, Risk, and Building Your Dream Team
What happens when ambition meets risk aversion in the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship? Imagine building a media empire or owning a Formula One team—these aren’t just pipe dreams for us. We share personal ambitions and dissect how these bi...
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The Room Where It Happens
What if the future of architecture and the built environment lies in breaking free from traditional molds? Discover the transformative potential of our Mastermind meetups and the Catalyst Network, which bring together trailblazers from the AEC ...
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