I'm connecting the Global Facade Industry by interviewing leaders in each continent to discuss industry problems, explore solutions and help create a positive outcome for the global industry.
Facade Focus
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I'm connecting the Global Facade Industry by interviewing leaders in each continent to discuss industry problems, explore solutions and help create a positive outcome for the global industry.
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June 1, 2026
Thilo Wilhelmsen on What General Contractors Really Want From Glazing Contractors | Episode #17
<p>SponsorArchitectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNTVENCLTV3U0VzNmptcWc4TVp4VU8yWUJOQXxBQ3Jtc0trSVMtRXZaYVk1OFhOSG5QTGtvdjNyN2dialh1SG1tMVVGajBpOWhpSmZzRHV3NGdHZjRRdXpMdy11MU5sblgxaS15V1ljS1ltdmRJNHBnX2pwd1E4bUtua09RU1YxUHZ5ZDZfTTlIbUR6MHlRZmVuZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Faga-ca.com%2F&v=qc-NMJcdyt0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://aga-ca.com</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblhwMWt1S09sVXFqWEtuMXJDRW55TWlxU2wzUXxBQ3Jtc0tsUExDcHBTdFNWajgyMXdUY2RDTldPNHUzMzlBYnF0WWlZTEhBdE1HQjZQUjRTNHV4MUhVMGI5cmFoMnMtaEdGUWtRTjNnTmMwdk1qZWVnM0hxYWdiamlMQV9vTTU4R3JnV1N0ZkF2NElxek00cDQwQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fagaengineered&v=qc-NMJcdyt0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / agaengineered </a>GuestThilo Wilhelmsen: Building Envelope Manager – DPR ConstructionLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0ptNVMzVllzMjlQODhtSGRwR1lHVFZIWnVRUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTjdJTkhieURrMFZFXzdnMl9NeTU3YlhBSkg4Y2ljcnk3eWFIQ1ZuZTNCbC16TkZralN6M2tNTktFV1Vna2ZtWVdMSE4zcEZ3d1ZPVnhXWGhTTnhZc0RlQVN1THJycEJtSWh0bDFMVFMxQ285b3piVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fthilowilhelmsen%2F&v=qc-NMJcdyt0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / thilowilhelmsen </a>Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEtKQzJDS1RWS2lvXzZUSkFUT01ZSkNxX2U5d3xBQ3Jtc0tuQ3o0M2plQzFOVGI4MUlDTmh3N1JvekdWOG1VQll4ekx3RnF5Nnd2VzVWLUpLTm5EOEpqa3FYVjJBN05MMDZ2OW9SZl93bG1KQUViTjRNeXA2TUhfaF9MaFg2dW5QYWg5UG9mek1BSjlSNmJUTGJtZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ftom-unitysearch&v=qc-NMJcdyt0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / tom-unitysearch </a>Chapters<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0">00:00</a> Introduction to Thilo Wilhelmsen and DPR Construction<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=187s">03:07</a> The Evolution of the Facade Role at DPR<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=360s">06:00</a> Understanding the Glazing Contractor Perspective<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=546s">09:06</a> Building Strong Trade Partnerships<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=722s">12:02</a> The Importance of Communication in Bidding<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=904s">15:04</a> Value Beyond Price in Project Bids<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=1065s">17:45</a> Feedback and Continuous Improvement in Contractor Relationships<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=1264s">21:04</a> The Role of Trust and Transparency in Partnerships<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=1433s">23:53</a> Navigating Complex Projects and Expectations<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=1624s">27:04</a> The Importance of Early Engagement in Project Development<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=1806s">30:06</a> Final Thoughts on Collaboration and Future Opportunities<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=2300s">38:20</a> Building Strong Relationships with Subcontractors<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=2354s">39:14</a> The Importance of Feedback and Continuous Improvement<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=2463s">41:03</a> Constructive Criticism: A Two-Way Street<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=2549s">42:29</a> The Challenge of Prioritizing Feedback<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=2644s">44:04</a> Communication: The Key to Successful Collaboration<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=2720s">45:20</a> Learning from the Past: A Reflective Approach<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-NMJcdyt0&t=2872s">47:52</a> Quick Fire Questions: Insights and ReflectionsHey guys, and welcome to another episode of the Facade Focus Podcast, where I aim to connect the global facade industry by sharing knowledge and experience for others to learn from.Over the coming weeks, I’ll be interviewing leaders and industry experts from across the world to discuss common challenges we all face and the innovative solutions helping to move the industry forward.This week, I’m joined by Thilo Wilhelmsen from DPR Construction.Thilo brings a really unique perspective to the conversation because he’s sat on both sides of the table.Before joining DPR, he spent years working for Joseph Gartner, part of the Permasteelisa Group, delivering some of the most complex facade projects in the industry.Today, as Building Envelope Manager at DPR Construction, he works directly with Owners, Architects, Consultants, and Trade Partners to help manage risk, drive collaboration, and deliver projects successfully from preconstruction through to completion.What makes this episode especially interesting is that this is the GC perspective.And let’s be honest…Most Glazing Contractors rarely get to hear exactly what their clients are actually thinking during bid reviews, buyouts, project planning, and day-to-day delivery.In this conversation, we talk about what General Contractors truly value from their facade partners, why communication still breaks down so often in construction, how trust impacts who wins work, and why the cheapest number is rarely the full story.We also get into preconstruction, risk management, relationship building, and how the best trade partners separate themselves long before a contract is ever signed.It’s a really honest conversation about how projects are viewed from the GC side and what facade contractors can do to become stronger long-term partners.Now, quick shout out to our podcast partners, Architectural Glass & Aluminum, otherwise known as AGA.They’re a leader in custom curtain wall systems and have been providing tailored glazing solutions for over 55 years.More impressively, they are one of the largest employee-owned businesses in the glazing industry across the US and have a phenomenal team that buys into their ethos of collaboration and craftsmanship.I’m delighted to have them as a partner of the Pod, so a big shout out to the team over there.In the meantime, let’s get into this week’s episode of the Facade Focus Podcast with Thilo Wilhelmsen from DPR Construction.</p>
May 18, 2026
Felix Mestas on Why Construction Still Operates Like It’s 1985 | Episode #16
<p>SponsorArchitectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXNrak1yekRzTlhIczFNZk9KYmM5RlZHRWw5Z3xBQ3Jtc0trZU9oNVJuLVZZc0t4OWRza0hESmtyTEh2MXZFcG9hVnU3eXoyLXNtR2k2ZmozVXc1cENhQmJaa1Y5czZiMW1hTFo4dXVzRUY0X21yaURoTzU2TlV1TFdhOGUzcUd3Qy1oOW5oUHNESGhXcHlFU1ZfVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Faga-ca.com%2F&v=dwbx83VOxu4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://aga-ca.com</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXpFWFZYS3E3TXE0cmZDWlBTX0hFX253Sk41UXxBQ3Jtc0ttTF9nbXVyUnFfYzc4SU90OFExejktRFU3bjZ3TDRVVE1YSDNGVXlyR19IOTYwR3IxeUR6NlVva0pYVlh3cHVMVmVTVGdMaERTU0hKakVNWkZDV3BRaGpjaVIzTXVBVFN4WTBxUTZmUDNyOEw5bVVHYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fagaengineered&v=dwbx83VOxu4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / agaengineered </a>GuestFelix Mestas: VP - Operations – California Sheet MetalLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0NhVW1nV1NnclBnN19Yenh5UG5TRHBsU0ZrZ3xBQ3Jtc0treG5ySnRCSl96cVZxSERiYkF0MTFyWG8ycmJqZC15V3hWRjRENEMzRExKN3U4bUNaSFBOM0R3bDRuSjdsVENYSmRGaFBVdUxidFRoX1pnWHZlYmV0YjdGMEVTLW15bWpxWlc4cHpHLVJLYmpBSWJsOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ffelix-e-mestas-06730b223%2F&v=dwbx83VOxu4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / felix-e-mestas-06730b223 </a>Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkFkdDE5bFNLWl9qRFUwQTl1U2g1aWVCeWxHd3xBQ3Jtc0tsUzZIdnQ4TWxlYmJTaS1KanlIbHJOaXczSVpjdjFPRUNkNHFVN0FtdGo0N0ZTU09GZUR0a01EVE1MYkxZNW5QMi1BbEN6QXd3aTBpeTZVWUhwaUlfVVdLYXVDVVFlcHA1U2JldUZoM0FmR25zUmpWRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ftom-unitysearch&v=dwbx83VOxu4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / tom-unitysearch </a>Chapters<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4">00:00</a> Introduction to Felix Mestas<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=60s">01:00</a> Career Journey and Experience in Operations<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=186s">03:06</a> Engagement with Raze Robotics<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=359s">05:59</a> Industry Challenges and Misalignment of Incentives<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=718s">11:58</a> Taking Responsibility as Subcontractors<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=909s">15:09</a> The Importance of Collaboration and Partnership<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=1088s">18:08</a> Embracing AI and Technology in Construction<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=1321s">22:01</a> Lean Principles and Reducing Waste<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=1746s">29:06</a> Long-term Thinking in Construction<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=1989s">33:09</a> The Essence of Capitalism<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=2287s">38:07</a> Consultants: Value or Burden?<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=2532s">42:12</a> The Importance of Communication in Construction<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=2876s">47:56</a> Rethinking Subcontractor Responsibilities<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=3067s">51:07</a> Value Over Price in Bidding<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwbx83VOxu4&t=3489s">58:09</a> Lessons from Passion ProjectsHey guys, and welcome to another episode of the Facade Focus Podcast, where I aim to connect the global facade industry by sharing knowledge and experience for others to learn from.Over the coming weeks, I’ll be interviewing leaders and industry experts from across the world to discuss common challenges we all face and the innovative solutions helping to move the industry forward.This week, I’m joined by Felix Mestas.Felix is the Vice President of Operations at California Sheet Metal, bringing over 20 years of experience across glass, glazing, and the wider building envelope.He started his career out in the field, working his way up through the ranks at JR Butler, where he gained hands-on experience across installation, project delivery, and leadership.Today, he oversees operations across complex projects, giving him a full view of how jobs are actually delivered from pre-construction through to completion.Alongside that, Felix is also involved with Raise Robotics, where he’s helping explore how technology and AI can be applied on real job sites to improve efficiency, safety, and performance.What makes this episode especially interesting is Felix’s perspective across both operations and innovation.He’s seen first-hand how projects are delivered on site, but also where the inefficiencies, misalignment, and missed opportunities exist across the wider construction process.In this conversation, we talk about why construction productivity hasn’t improved in decades, the disconnect between subcontractors and general contractors, how AI is actually being used inside businesses today, and what needs to change if we want to deliver better outcomes across the board.It’s a really honest conversation about how our industry actually operates… and where the opportunity lies to do things better.Now, quick shout out to our podcast partners, Architectural Glass & Aluminum, otherwise known as AGA.They’re a leader in custom curtain wall systems and have been providing tailored glazing solutions for over 55 years.More impressively, they are one of the largest employee-owned businesses in the glazing industry across the US and have a phenomenal team that buys into their ethos of collaboration and craftsmanship.I’m delighted to have them as a partner of the Pod, so a big shout out to the team over there.In the meantime, let’s get into this week’s episode of the Facade Focus Podcast with Felix Mestas.</p>
May 11, 2026
Chris Ball & Matt Verderamo on Leadership & Building Better Teams | Episode #15
<p><strong>Sponsors:</strong>Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agaengineered <strong>Guests</strong>Chris 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/ <strong>Host:</strong>Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-unitysearch/<strong>Chapters</strong>00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Backgrounds06:25 The Importance of Culture in the Workplace12:36 Balancing Profit and Employee Satisfaction19:49 Setting Clear Expectations and Accountability26:27 The Role of Individual Responsibility in Career Growth30:51 Navigating Company Culture and Employee Expectations36:59 Building Trust and Transparency in Teams39:14 Investing in People and Training40:18 Finding the Right Training for the Right Time45:40 The Challenges of Middle Management49:31 Promoting Operators vs. Managers52:08 Balancing Billable Time and People Development54:50 The Importance of Peer Support and CommunicationHey guys, and welcome to another episode of the Facade Focus Podcast, where I aim to connect the global façade industry by sharing knowledge and experience for others to learn from.Over the coming weeks, I’ll be interviewing leaders and industry experts from across the world to discuss common challenges we all face and the innovative solutions helping to move the industry forward.This week, I’m joined by Matt Verderamo and Chris Ball.Chris will already be familiar to some of you from Episode #11, where we talked about accountability, visibility, and building better teams. This time, he’s back with Matt Verderamo, Group Director at WellBuilt Construction Consulting, for a conversation that goes deeper into culture, leadership, and talent.Matt started out in the facade world working for a specialist contractor across metal panels, glass and glazing, and roofing, before rising to Vice President of Preconstruction and Sales. Today, at WellBuilt, he helps subcontractors and GCs build stronger businesses through strategy, leadership development, and training. What makes this episode especially interesting is the relationship between the two guests. Chris first connected with Matt through LinkedIn, where Matt had built a strong voice around people development. That connection turned into real collaboration, and for the last couple of years Matt has been working with Chris and the team at John W. McDougall on leadership training and development. In this conversation, we talk about culture add versus culture fit, why profitable businesses still need to reinvest in people, how to develop leaders instead of just promoting operators, and why talent retention starts long before a recruiter ever gets involved. It’s a really honest conversation about what it takes to build a company people actually want to stay and grow in.Now, quick shout out to our podcast partners, Architectural Glass & Aluminum, otherwise known as AGA.They’re a leader in custom curtain wall systems and have been providing tailored glazing solutions for over 55 years.More impressively, they are one of the largest employee-owned businesses in the glazing industry across the US and have a phenomenal team that buys into their ethos of collaboration and craftsmanship.I’m delighted to have them as a partner of the Pod, so a big shout out to the team over there.In the meantime, let’s get into this week’s episode of the Facade Focus Podcast with Matt Verderamo and Chris Ball.</p>
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