Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance.
Our list of the best construction podcasts of 2023 will help you find shows to help you grow your knowledge, career, and business. Use the table of contents to find shows about the specific construction topic you’re interested in.
Construction career podcasts
1. Laying Foundations
Starting a career in construction is a lot like a construction project. Hosts Davis Hambrick and Walker Lott talk their listeners through career paths, growth, and strategies in episodes of Laying Foundations.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30 minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
2. The Construction Leadership Podcast
Growing and building a successful construction business requires a deep commitment to leadership. Author and podcaster Bradley Hartmann distills complex leadership topics and interviews industry leaders to share hard-won wisdom about guiding a construction company toward success.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 45 minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
3. The Construction Life
Two guys living the construction life, Manny Neves and Carlito Pavlovic, discuss the wake, work, sleep, and repeat of construction. They interview other pros in the construction industry, talk about trends, and discuss construction techniques in long-form episodes that get to the heart of construction.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 90+ minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
4. Construction Brothers
Eddie and Tyler Campbell are brothers who started working with their dad in the construction industry during their teenage years. Their podcast, Construction Brothers, provides listeners insight into business strategy and industry trends — along with thoughtful commentary on key changes the industry needs to undergo.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode length: 15+ minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
5. Elevate Construction
Hosted by Jason Schroeder, Elevate Construction aims to do exactly what its name suggests: Build up the industry to a higher standard through interviews and training. Aimed at anyone in the construction industry, this podcast has big ideas for workers and companies looking to better serve their customers.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts
Episode runtime: 30 minutes
Release schedule: Every weekday
Construction business owner podcasts
6. Construction Leading Edge Podcast
Billed as the best podcast for contractors who want to become leaders and entrepreneurs, The Construction Leading Edge Podcast is hosted by Todd Dawalt. With high-quality interviews and solid tips, the podcast works to help construction business owners grow and succeed.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30+ minutes
Release schedule: 3x/month
7. People First, Then Construction
The mantra behind People First, Then Construction is simple: Don’t be a jerk. The host Jonathan Cinelli uses his decades of experience training teams and leading projects to communicate the important truths that can help a construction leader understand that how it’s been doesn’t have to be the same as how it could be.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: Anywhere between 5 minutes–1 hour
Release schedule: Weekly
8. Disaster Podcaster
Klark Brown is a well-known restoration contractor who shares tips about how to get into — and succeed — in the complex world of restoration work. With interviews, anecdotes, and trends, The Disaster Podcaster is considered the go-to source for restoration contractors.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 1 hour
Release schedule: Weekly
9. Construction Genius
If you want to be a genius, you have to work hard. That’s the guiding spirit behind Construction Genius, hosted by Eric Anderton. In each episode, he presents practical tips for leadership, planning, and business development.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 20+ minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
10. Profit Tool Belt
Contractors who want to learn more about how to market themselves, build their customer base, and get paid should turn no further than Profit Tool Belt. With host Dominic Rubino and guests, listeners of the show learn about how to build a solid contracting business.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 20+ minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
11. Kid Contractor
Caleb Auman is “The Kid” of Kid Contractor, and he has a lot to say after more than 20 years in the construction industry. After growing a business along with his wife, Caleb podcasts several times a week to share wisdom with current and future construction business owners.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 35+ minutes
Release schedule: 4x/week
12. The Art of Construction
The Art of Construction is focused on innovation and creativity in the construction industry. The host, Devon Tilly, brings together experts from across the industry to share thoughts on entrepreneurship in the world of construction.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 45+ minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
13. The Contracting Handbook
Hosted by Mike Knoche, The Contracting Handbook is useful for general contractors and subcontractors alike. By sharing true stories from people in the construction world, the podcast provides valuable information about building a better construction company.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 60+ minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
14. Contractor Cents
Ruth King wants to show contracting businesses how to increase productivity and profit with short, information-packed episodes. In Contractor Cents, listeners can learn about finance, culture, sales, and more with the goal of building stronger construction businesses.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 8–30 minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
Construction safety podcasts
15. The Safety Guru
Eric Michrowski is a world-renowned safety guru, and his podcast focuses on what he knows best: putting wellbeing and safety first. His mission is to show that safety is an investment in people, not a cost on a budget. Each episode focuses on strategies to maintain a safe workplace in the construction industry.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30–45 minutes
Release schedule: 2x/month
16. On the Safe Side
Produced by Safety+Health Magazine, On the Safe Side is a monthly podcast that explores the most important safety issues affecting the workplace. With a goal to reduce preventable injuries and deaths, this podcast talks with experts to educate business leaders about OSHA guidelines and best practices in safety.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 20–45 minutes
Release schedule: Monthly
17. OH&S SafetyPod
Hosted by Occupational Health and Safety’s editor Sydny Shepard, OH&S SafetyPod talks with industry experts about a variety of health and safety topics that affect millions of people working in construction.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 10–20 minutes
Release schedule: 2x/week
18. CPWR Construction Safety and Health
A project of the Center for Construction Research and Training, CPWR Construction Safety and Health covers the safety climate across the construction industry. The podcast pushes for a return to basic principles when it comes to prioritizing safety, and it uses a data-driven approach to protecting workers.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 10–45 minutes
Release schedule: Monthly
Construction law podcasts
19. The Lien Zone
Alex Barthet is a board certified construction lawyer and a mechanical engineer, making him an excellent fit to host The Lien Zone, which covers technical and legal questions related to construction law. With his deep knowledge and great personality, he gets listeners the information they need to know and helps them enjoy the journey along the way.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 10–50 minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
20. Construction Law Today
The world of construction law can seem daunting and ever-changing, but the Construction Law Today podcast from the American Bar Association helps to keep construction professionals at the top of their game. With discussions about every facet of construction law, this podcast is an infrequent but welcomed primer on difficult topics made simple.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts
Episode runtime: 30 minutes
Release schedule: 6x/year
21. The Construction Briefing
Construction law isn’t just statutes and codes — it’s about situations that arise in the complex world of construction. The Construction Briefing, produced by Thomson Reuters and hosted by Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood of Practical Law Construction, helps to show how complicated laws play a role in everyday construction. From building safety to payments and adjudication to collateral, this podcast lays out what listeners want to know about construction law.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 1 hour
Release schedule: Monthly
22. Law and Mortar
Trent Cotney and John Kenney are the hosts of Law and Mortar, the hilariously named but endlessly educational construction law podcasts. They cover everything to do with the legal issues that affect construction safety, profitability, and business.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 15 minutes
Release schedule: 2x/month
Construction trades podcasts
23. Power to the Trades
Hosted by various members of the eSub team, Power to the Trades discusses how trade contractors can up their game with new technology. With a different focus every month, as well as real-life stories from contractors, this podcast presents practical advice for doing better work with better tech.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30 minutes
Release schedule: Monthly
24. Talkin’ Trades
Along with hosts Randy Beall of Georgia Construction Careers and Rut Walker from Union Up, listeners of Talkin’ Trades get an inside look at how to grow a career as a trade contractor. They interview guests and talk about safety, performance, and many more issues affecting trade contractors day to day and over the course of their careers.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 15–60 minutes
Release schedule: 6x/year
25. Skilled & Sober
The host and creator of Skilled & Sober, Garrett Davis, is passionate about bringing awareness to the issue of drug and alcohol addiction in the construction industry. With a focus on healing and recovery, each episode shares a guest’s personal story about addiction — and how much it takes to overcome.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 90 minutes
Release schedule: 6x/year
Construction technology podcasts
26. Construction Revolution
The Construction Revolution podcast places its focus squarely on the technology that’s revolutionizing the construction industry. From software to hardware — and even amazing innovations like robotics — the podcast covers developing trends in construction tech.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30 minutes
Release schedule: 6x/year
27. Data in Construction
Construction may seem like a mainly physical task at first, but behind the scenes, there are thousands of pieces of data: materials, designs, change orders, labor hours, budgets, and more. Data in Construction, hosted by Hugh Seaton, takes a deep look into how to manage all of that data for a more effective job site.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts
Episode runtime: 30 minutes
Release schedule: 2x month
28. The Construction Dorkcast
Nerds may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to construction, but a group of passionate technology nerds calls themselves The Construction Dorkcast, looking for ways that technology can move the industry forward. With monthly episodes covering every aspect of technology, this group of nerds has big ideas for reshaping construction.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 1 hour
Release schedule: 2x month
29. The ConTechCrew
The crew at ConTechCrew has a guiding motto: The future is built. Nearly everything we interact with every day is built with, and innovations that make building easier, cheaper, and better will change all of our lives. Host James Benham covers hardware, software, devices, apps, and more in this highly rated construction technology podcast.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 1 hour
Release schedule: Weekly
30. Construction Disruption
Construction is a $1.5 trillion industry that’s ready for a huge explosion in technological innovation. Construction Disruption has the inside scoop on the ever-evolving technologies and trends that are pushing construction toward a new horizon.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30 minutes–1 hour
Release schedule: Weekly
31. Future Construct
Host Amy Peck takes listeners of Future Construct into imagined futures where augmented reality and other emerging technologies are the norms for the construction industry. With expert guests and a rotating focus on dozens of upcoming technologies, this show is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to see how technology could reshape construction in the coming years.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30–90 minutes
Release schedule: 2x month
32. Automate Construction Podcast
Automation is changing nearly every industry, and construction is no exception. The Automate Construction Podcast gives a closer look to listeners interested in how 3D printed construction, parametric design, and other AI-driven technologies are weaving their way into the construction industry.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30–90 minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
33. The Construction Engineering Show
Host Bob Hildebranski is a licensed professional civil engineer who has been working in the construction industry for more than 30 years — more than long enough to see how it’s changed and is continuing to change. Episodes focus on the underlying techniques that engineers use to build safe and practical buildings every day.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30 minutes
Release schedule: Occasionally
Construction trends podcasts
34. Digital Builder
Produced by industry leader Autodesk, the Digital Builder podcast takes a monthly look at the trends on the forefront of construction. With focuses on legal changes, training, technology, strategy, and more, episodes take listeners on a journey to a better understanding of what’s new in construction.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 45 minutes
Release schedule: Monthly
35. Constructed Futures
The Constructed Futures podcast, hosted by Hugh Seaton, is a weekly dive into trends in construction finance, technology, and productivity. Featuring guest interviews, each episode looks closely at industry trends that are affecting every facet of the building process, from financing through building.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30 minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
36. The Construction Corner Podcast
Dillon Mitchell and Matt Vetter interview guests from the construction industry in their Construction Corner podcast. They’ve covered entrepreneurship, trades, technology, and more in their podcast — even putting out episodes encouraging young people to enter the industry.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30 minutes – 1 hour
Release schedule: Weekly
37. Mass Construction Show
Joe Kelly is the host of Mass Construction Show, which covers many aspects of construction, including risk management, real estate, and technology. While he does occasionally focus on Massachusetts in particular, the content is typically aimed at anyone interested in the construction industry at large.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 5 minutes–2+ hours
Release schedule: Weekly
38. Mass Timber Construction
The trend of mass timber construction is sweeping the globe, and host Paul Kremer reports twice a month with updates. As an alternative to steel and concrete construction, mass timber has a number of advantages, which each episode lays out along with up-to-date information about prices, techniques, and more.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 10 minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
39. The Connected Construction Show
The Connected Construction Show looks at emerging trends and technologies like BIM and blockchain through the eyes of host Matt Sprague and his many industry guests. Listeners who check in for each new episode are greeted by updates on the major trends shaping the construction industry.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 30 minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
40. Bridging the Gap
Sustainability, marketing, modular construction, lean construction, and more are covered in Bridging the Gap, which has the goal of taking abstract concepts and bringing them to real-world construction projects. Host Todd Weyandt has made it his mission to share practical tips to bridge the gap between theory and practice for construction professionals.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Episode runtime: 45 minutes
Release schedule: Weekly
41. disJointed
Construction has many stakeholders across many phases of a project—and each of them may have different objectives, tools, criteria, communication methods, and more. That leads to a situation that can feel disJointed, the name of an excellent construction podcast that’s trying to connect everyone in construction with shared goals and principles.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts
Episode runtime: 30 minutes
Release schedule: 2x month