What makes a top-tier corporate analyst walk away from high-rise office comfort to step into the high-stress world of concrete layout and heavy civil engineering?

In this episode of Constructive, host Seth catches up with Cal Poly alumnus Steve Silva to talk about his incredible transition from Accenture consulting to field-hardened entrepreneurship. Steve pulls back the curtain on the tight margins of heavy civil contracting, recounting the intense logistical nightmares of high-stakes concrete pours and why he eventually liquidated his 401k to bet on his own vision.

Now focused entirely on software development, Steve breaks down how his platforms, Offloadit and Checkit, are leveraging AI and OCR to eliminate landfill waste, prevent stolen material transactions, and put a hard stop to vendor fee erosion for the small subcontractors building our world .

Tune in to discover how AI-native tools are finally replacing "caveman" paper workflows!

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How do you go from sweeping job sites and hauling trash to sitting at senior leadership tables managing multi-million dollar portfolios? In this episode of Constructive, host Seth sits down with industry veteran Matt Rumsey to dismantle the biggest clichés in the business. Matt challenges the viral LinkedIn myth that construction productivity hasn't evolved , explaining why safer sites mean our baseline metrics are actually better than ever . We dive deep into the weight of making tough leadership transitions, how to navigate project management friction , and why tech companies need to build for the field workers—not just the CEOs . Plus, Matt shares a surprising look at why AI won't replace your job, but will drastically elevate it .

Hit play for a refreshing, human-first look at the reality of building great things !

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In an industry often defined by hard data and low bids, how do you actually win work without "selling out"? In this episode of Constructive, I sit down with Ken Harms, a construction industry veteran with over 40 years of experience, to discuss the transition from technical project management to the human side of business development.

Ken recently authored the book, Building Trust and Winning Work, where he argues that winning work has less to do with the physical proposal and everything to do with how you show up for your clients and build authentic relationships. We dive deep into the "Doer-Seller" model, the psychological hurdles of trust, and why the phrase "stay in your lane" is a creativity killer for construction firms.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Trust Hurdle: Why being likable and competent isn't enough if you break your word.

• Service over Selling: Shifting your mindset from "making a sale" to being of radical service to the client.

• The Power of Curiosity: Why you should walk into a client meeting with a legal pad and six questions instead of a glossy brochure.

• Coaching & Mentorship: Why even the best in the industry—like Steph Curry—still need a coach to stay on top of their game.

• AI in Construction: How to use AI as a force multiplier for research without losing the essential "face-to-face" human connection.

Whether you're an APM looking to accelerate your career or a C-suite executive rethinking your corporate strategy, Ken’s insights offer a blueprint for winning work with integrity.

Connect with Ken Harms:

• Book: Building Trust and Winning Work

• LinkedIn: Kenneth Harms

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