by Tom Caldicott
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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April 21, 2025
<p>Sponsors:</p><p>Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)</p><p>Website: https://aga-ca.com</p><p>LinkedIn: / agaengineered </p><p>Guest:</p><p>Andrea Zani of Bologna Business School:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-zani-84511674/</p><p>Host:</p><p>Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity Search</p><p>Website: www.unitysearchltd.com</p><p>LinkedIn: / tom-unitysearch </p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Sustainability in Facades</p><p>02:59 The Transition from Consulting to Contracting</p><p>06:02 Decarbonization and Client Demands</p><p>08:58 The Value of Sustainability for Contractors</p><p>11:48 Regulatory Landscape and Compliance</p><p>15:07 Understanding Carbon Types: Embodied vs Operational</p><p>18:00 Life Cycle Assessment and EPDs</p><p>21:03 Optimizing Material Selection and Supply Chain</p><p>23:56 Driving Change Through Transparency</p><p>26:48 The Future of the Facade Industry</p><p>30:07 Circular Economy and Waste Reduction</p><p>33:17 The Role of Circularity in Decarbonization</p><p>36:10 Misconceptions About Embodied Carbon</p><p>38:14 Tracking Carbon Impact</p><p>40:33 Life Cycle Assessment as a Tool</p><p>42:06 Identifying Sustainability Champions</p><p>44:00 Impact on Different Project Sizes</p><p>45:31 Innovations in Facade Sustainability</p><p>46:39 Quickfire Questions: Personal Insights</p><p>Hey 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. </p><p>Over the coming weeks, I'll be interviewing leaders and industry experts across the globe to discuss common problems people are facing and explore the innovative solutions that will help you in your learning journey. </p><p>This week, I’m joined by Andrea Zani, R&D Innovation Manager and Sustainability Lead at Permasteelisa North America.</p><p>Now, Andrea has a unique lens on the facade industry.</p><p>With a background in building engineering and a PhD from Milan, he’s worked with top consultancies like Arup, before moving into the contractor side at Permasteelisa.</p><p>And today, he’s leading their efforts to decarbonize facade systems developing high-performance, low-carbon designs that can actually be built and scaled.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><p>What embodied carbon really means (without the jargon)</p><p>Why lifecycle assessments are becoming essential tools not just for compliance, but for better business</p><p>And how circular economy practices are starting to shape facade design across global markets</p><p>Andrea also shares how he's helping project teams make smarter material and supply chain choices—without sacrificing cost or performance.</p><p>So, if you're trying to figure out what sustainability really means for your business or how to get ahead of upcoming regulations this episode is packed with practical insights.</p>
April 14, 2025
<p>Sponsors: Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA</p><p>Website: https://aga-ca.com</p><p>LinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineered </p><p>Guest:Ausra Vankeviciute of STATICUS</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ausra-vankeviciute-a8286a20/ </p><p>STATICUS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/staticus/</p><p>Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity Search</p><p>Website: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/tom-unitysearch</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Aushra Vankeviciute</p><p>03:44 Becoming CEO: Challenges and Responsibilities</p><p>07:05 Focus on Profitability and Team Dynamics</p><p>08:58 Implementing Agile Methodologies</p><p>11:11 Resistance and Adoption of New Practices</p><p>13:30 Overview of Statikus: Services and Operations</p><p>15:24 New Team Structures and Collaboration</p><p>19:35 OKRs and Planning for Success</p><p>22:01 Client Feedback and Continuous Improvement</p><p>24:19 Transparency and Profitability in Construction</p><p>26:32 Industry Challenges and Collaborative Solutions</p><p>28:01 Expectations vs. Reality in Project Management</p><p>29:43 Understanding Project Delays and Realistic Planning</p><p>32:47 Navigating Project Challenges and Solutions</p><p>34:39 Strategic Project Selection and Internal Reorganization</p><p>36:37 The Importance of Valuing Professionals</p><p>38:28 Long-Term Benefits of Collaboration in the Industry</p><p>40:12 Learning from Other Industries</p><p>43:06 A Call for Industry Collaboration</p><p>45:02 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights</p><p><br></p><p>Hey 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.</p><p>Over the coming weeks, I'll be interviewing leaders and industry experts across the globe to discuss common problems people are facing and explore the innovative solutions that will help you in your learning journey.</p><p>This week, I'm joined by Ausra Vankeviciute, CEO of Statikus Group. Ausra leads one of Europe's most forward-thinking facade contractors, headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, with operations spanning across Scandinavia and the UK.</p><p>Her journey into the business is a fascinating one, starting on the factory floor and progressing through marketing, sales and huge international expansion before taking the reins as CEO in 2019.</p><p>What's particularly inspiring is how she steered staticus through some of the toughest market conditions in recent memory. Think COVID, the energy crisis, and huge material cost inflation. She did all of this whilst driving a bold transformation in the way their teams collaborate and deliver projects.</p><p>Now we discuss everything from agile-inspired project structures to improving profitability through better team dynamics. The role of transparency in client relationships and why she believes the facade industry must work together, not against each other, if it's going to thrive long-term.</p><p>She's sharp, honest, and refreshingly practical in her leadership approach. And there's a ton to learn from this conversation!</p>
April 7, 2025
<p>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 Anthony Sertorio02:01 Career Journey and Transition to Autodesk09:54 Data Strategy in Construction12:43 Autodesk Tools for Digitization16:52 Low-Code Solutions and Accessibility22:01 Automation of Repetitive Tasks26:42 Investment in Digitization and AI30:39 Governance and Experimentation in Data Management32:14 Structured Approaches to AI Integration39:01 AI as a New Interface for Project Management43:03 Leveraging Data for Smarter Decision-Making47:06 The Future of AI in Construction52:40 Quickfire Q&A with AnthonyHey 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 across the globe to discuss common problems people are facing and explore the innovative solutions that will help you in your learning journey. This week, I'm joined by Anthony Sertorio, technical solutions executive at Autodesk. Now, Anthony brings a really unique blend of construction experience and digital innovation. Having worked on major projects in Australia and the US, he's now helping leading engineering and construction firms unlock the full value of their data. From his early days on site to shaping digital strategies at Autodesk, Anthony's passionate about bridging the gap between traditional construction and emerging tech.In this episode, we dig into why most construction data goes unused, how better data strategies can drive smarter decisions, and how AI and automation are changing the way the industry works faster than ever. We also discuss how companies can start small, experiment without overwhelm, and get directionally correct without turning into a tech company overnight. So if you're thinking about digitization, automation, or how to use your project data more effectively, this one's packed with ideas to help you take that first step.</p>
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