Facade Focus
Tom Caldicott hosts a podcast that connects the global facade industry by interviewing leaders from each continent. Episodes focus on the challenges facing the industry, the solutions being pursued, and ways to create more positive outcomes. The show brings together voices from across the sector to share insights and foster collaboration on an international scale.
Episodes
Thilo Wilhelmsen on What General Contractors Really Want From Glazing Contractors | Episode #17
SponsorArchitectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: / agaengineered GuestThilo Wilhelmsen: Building Envelope Manager – DPR ConstructionLinkedIn: / thilowilhelmsen Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: / tom-unitysearch Chapters00:00 Introduction to Thilo Wilhelmsen and DPR Construction03:07 The Evolution of the Facad
Felix Mestas on Why Construction Still Operates Like It’s 1985 | Episode #16
SponsorArchitectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: / agaengineered GuestFelix Mestas: VP - Operations – California Sheet MetalLinkedIn: / felix-e-mestas-06730b223 Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: / tom-unitysearch Chapters00:00 Introduction to Felix Mestas01:00 Career Journey and Experience in Operations03:06 E
Chris Ball & Matt Verderamo on Leadership & Building Better Teams | Episode #15
Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agaengineered GuestsChris Ball: COO – John W McDougallLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisb-tn/Matt Verderamo: Division Vice President – Well Built ConsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-verderamo/ Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.
Syndi Sim on Why we need more Women in the Glass Industry | Episode #14
SponsorsArchitectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: /agaengineeredSyndi SimDirector, Sales and Business Development, Q-railing North AmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-cunningham-44a8031a/Tom CaldicottCEO, Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: /tom-unitysearch00:00 – Introduction to Cindy Sim and Her Journey02:47 – The Importance of Wo
Every Building Has Secrets: Facade Engineering with Tali Mejicovsky | Episode 12
Sponsors: Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineered Guest: Tali Mejicovsky - Associate Principal Facade's - ARUP New YorkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tali-mejicovsky-9b4727/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/tom-unitysearchHey guys, and welcome to another episode of
Chris Ball on Accountability, Visibility & Building Better Teams
Sponsors: Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineered Guest: Chris Ball, Vice President at John McDougallLinkedIn: / chrisb-tn Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/tom-unitysearchHey guys, and welcome to another episode of the Facade Focused Podcast, where I aim to connect the glo
Andrew Haring on Bringing Pride and Service Back to Glazing | Episode #10
Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineered Guest:Andrew Haring Chief Marketing Office of Frameless Hardware Company (FHC)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-haring-marketing/FHC: https://fhc-usa.com/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/tom-unitysearchChapters- In
Steven Gaynor on Aligning Architects and Contractors Through Smarter Dialogue | Episode #9
SponsorsArchitectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineeredGuestSteven Gaynor of Pivoth CorpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenedwardgaynor/Pivoth: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivoth/HostTom Caldicott, CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/tom-unitysearchChapters00:00 – Introduction to Steven Gayno
Jason Paget on Why Thermally Broken Facade Systems Are Asia’s Next Big Leap | Episode #8
Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Visit: https://www.aga-ca.com/your-trusted-partner/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineered Guest:Jason Paget of Gutmann SE AsiaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-paget-86383630/ Gutmann: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gutmann.me/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/tom-unitysearchCh
Ilja Aljoskin on Early Collaboration, Design-Assist & Building Better Partnerships | Episode #7
Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineered Guest:Ilja Aljoskin of LUHA – Façade Solutions:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilja-aljoskin-pmp-leed-ap-bd-c-a471a252/LUHA – Façade Solutions: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luha-facadesolutions/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn:
Andrea Zani on Embodied Carbon, Lifecycle Assessments, and Designing Low-Carbon Facades | Episode #6
Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: / agaengineered Guest:Andrea Zani of Bologna Business School:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-zani-84511674/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: / tom-unitysearch Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sustainability in Facades02:59 The Transition from Consulting
Ausra Vankeviciute on What 52 Projects Taught Her About Profit, People, and Progress | Episode #6
Sponsors: Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGAWebsite: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineered Guest:Ausra Vankeviciute of STATICUSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ausra-vankeviciute-a8286a20/ STATICUS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/staticus/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/tom-unitysearchChapters00:00 Introd
Anthony Sertorio on AI, Automation, and Unlocking Facade Industry Data | Episode #5
Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineered Guest:Anthony Sertorio of Autodesk:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-sertorio/ Autodesk: https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/autodesk-aiHost:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/tom-unitysearchChapters00:00 Introduction to
Todd Kimmel on Rethinking Rainscreens and how Facade Design is Evolving | Episode #4
Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)- Website: https://aga-ca.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agaengineeredGuest:Todd Kimmel of Sole Rockwool North America:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-kimmel-78976411/- RAiNA: https://rainscreenassociation.org/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity Search- Website: www.unitysearchltd.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/
Max Perilstein on Tradition, Technology & Transforming the Glazing Industry | Episode #3
Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)- Website: https://aga-ca.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agaengineeredGuest:Max Perilstein of Sole Source Consultants:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity Search- Website: www.unitysearchltd.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-unitysearch/Chapters00:00 Max Perilst
Conley Oster on How Intelligent Robots are making Facade Installations Safer and Faster | Episode #2
Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)- Website: https://aga-ca.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agaengineeredGuest:Conley Oster Co-Founder of Raise Robotics: - Website: https://raiserobotics.ai/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conley-oster/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity Search- Website: www.unitysearchltd.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-unitysearch
John Wheaton on why Integration, Not Isolation, Drives Facade Project Success | Episode #1
In this episode of the Facade Focus Podcast, Tom Caldicott interviews John Wheaton, a prominent figure in the facade industry. They discuss the role of Wheaton and Sprague in engineering consulting, the challenges faced in the facade industry, and the importance of collaboration and communication among stakeholders. John shares insights on the impact of technology on project management and the sig
