
Design Development
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Episodes
125 episodes
125: Automation, Technology & Leadership in Construction with Paul Foley, President Feldman Geospatial
Paul Foley is the President of Feldman Geospatial, a respected leader in the industry of surveying and geospatial technologies. With a background as a licensed land surveyor, Paul has guided Feldman to remarkable growth by embracing innovation ...
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Episode 125
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56:19

124: Ed Hodges, CEO & Principal, DiMella Shaffer
Ed Hodges is the Principal and CEO of DiMella Shaffer, a leading architecture firm. With over 30 years of experience in the architectural sector, Ed has a rich history of guiding projects through various sectors such as senior housing, h...
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Episode 124
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54:31

123: The Callahan Difference with Pat Callahan, President Callahan Construction
Patrick Callahan is the President of Callahan Construction, a prominent open shop construction management company in New England. With over 70 years of family history in the business, Pat has been pivotal in expanding Callahan Constructi...
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Episode 123
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51:35

122: Expect More, Experience Better with Chairman Barry Barber, Kimley Horn
This episode welcomes Barry Barber, Chairman of the Board at Kimley-Horn. Barry shares invaluable insights into how Kimley-Horn has become a leader in the AEC space, growing to over 8,500 employees with innovative expansion strategies. The inte...
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Episode 122
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57:44

121: Building a Destination with Tony Nigro, Tuscan Village Salem
Tony Nigro is the Senior Vice President of Design and Construction at Tuscan Village in Salem, New Hampshire. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Tony has been an instrumental figure in the development of Tuscan Village—a signific...
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1:11:21

120: $500M+ AUM in Manufactured Housing & Self-Storage with Matthew Ricciardella, Crystal View Capital
Known for his strategic prowess in acquiring off-market self-storage and manufactured housing communities, Matt delves into the operational efficiencies and relationship-driven approaches that have set Crystal View Capital apart. Th...
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Episode 120
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42:47

119: Helping Business Owner-Operators Create Independence with Ryan Tansom
In this engaging episode of Design Development, host Rens Hayes sits down with Ryan Tansom to discuss transitioning a business to align with personal goals. Ryan shares candid insights from his personal journey, which includes overcoming high-s...
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Episode 119
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48:24

118: Depreciation Done Right with Cost Seg Isaac, Madison SPECS
In this episode of Design Development, host Rens Hayes sits down with Isaac Weinberger, a leading authority in cost segregation with Madison Specs. The discussion revolves around the role of cost segregation in real estate tax strategy, providi...
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Episode 118
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44:36

117: Innovative Thinking with Marvin Lahoud, Partner TOCCI, CEO C Street
In this engaging episode of Design Development, host Rens Hayes delves into the multifaceted world of commercial construction with Marvin LaHoud. Marvin's insights offer a refreshing view on the challenges faced by general contractors, notably ...
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Episode 117
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56:10

116: Disrupting Senior Living: Brandon Schwab's Boutique Care Revolution
Episode Summary:In this episode of Design Development, we have Brandon Schwab, CEO of Shepherd Premier Senior Living, to discuss a pressing issue—the senior living crisis. Schwab explains the challenges facing the industry, such as finan...
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Episode 116
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57:23

115: Real Estate Law with David Libardoni, Partner at Nutter
In this engaging episode of Design Development, host Rens Hayes reconnects with long-lost high school friend David Libardoni, now a partner in Nutter's Real Estate Division. This conversation unveils David’s illustrious journey from Bishop Feeh...
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Episode 115
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56:53

114: Distinct Real Estate with Bryan Lee, Cofounder & Principal of Transom Real Estate
In this engaging episode of Design Development, hosted by Rens Hayes, listeners are introduced to Bryan Lee, co-founder and principal of Transom Real Estate, a leading firm specializing in innovative and sustainable property development around ...
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Episode 114
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59:15

113: Hospitality: Designing an Experience with Harry Wheeler, Principal of JCJ
In this episode, Harry Wheeler, principal architect of JCJ & hospitality consultant, shares the lessons he's learned about the value of organizational balance and collaboration in project management and design. Harry shares his journey from...
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Episode 113
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1:01:53

112: Edd Hamzanlui, Founder of MassCan - Tackling Affordable Housing
For the first episode of 2025, Edd Hamzanlui joins Design Development to explore the critical issues surrounding the affordable housing crisis. With a deep dive into the structural problems rooted in historical zoning laws, Edd provides a nuanc...
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Episode 112
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42:45

111: Why BURNOUT Remains a Hidden Epidemic in the Engineering Industry (Guest Episode on The Civil Engineering CEO Show)
This is a guest episode on The Civil Engineering CEO Show with Anthony Fasano. Enjoy!In this episode, Anthony Fasano & Rens Hayes, P.E., S.E., CVGA, Co-Founder and Principal at H+O Structural Engineering, unpack why burnout remains ...
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Episode 111
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38:05

110: Mimi Love, Utile - Navigating Challenges in Renovation and Innovation
Mimi Love, Principal at Utile, joins us on Design Development as she dives into Utile's approach to new energy requirements, the importance of maintaining sustainability, and her story on how she came to architecture.We go into Utile's ...
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Episode 110
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53:48

109: Michael Waterbury, CEO of Goodroot - Eliminating Medical Debt, Cutting $1B in Waste, & Making Care Affordable
Michael Waterbury, dubbed the "Tenth Man of Healthcare," is a bold advocate for industry transformation. With 25+ years of experience at leading U.S. healthcare organizations, he challenges misaligned incentives, rising medical debt, and outdat...
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Episode 109
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1:10:43

108: Chris Bushnell, Vice President of Bisnow - From Record Label DJ to Brokering Relationships
In this episode, Rens interviews Chris Bushnell of BisNow, diving deep into his intriguing career journey from multifamily development, to signing a record label deal in the music industry, and ultimately transitioning to his current role as Vi...
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Episode 108
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58:48

107: 3 Reasons Why Strategic Planning Makes or Breaks Businesses
In this episode of Design Development, host Rens dives into the intersection of strategic planning, leadership development, and personal career growth. As strategic planning season kicks off, Rens shares insights from years of building...
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Episode 107
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12:20

106: Patrick Mahoney, Real Estate Developer & Attorney - From High School Dropout to Success In Real Estate
In this episode, we welcome Patrick Mahoney, a real estate attorney and developer, as they dive into Patrick's transformative journey before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting as a journeyman electrician, Patrick shares how his ...
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Episode 106
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1:12:19

105: John Dolan, Managing Director for Avison Young - From Broadcasting to Brokerage
In this episode, we welcome John Dolan, the Managing Director for the New England region at Avison Young. John shares his extraordinary career journey from a childhood interest in broadcasting to leading a top brokerage firm. John discusses his...
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Episode 105
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51:12

104: James Miner, Former CEO of Sasaki
James Miner is the former CEO of Sasaki, a globally recognized architecture and urban design firm. With a rich educational background from MIT and Harvard, James transitioned from urban planning and architecture into leadership roles, cu...
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Episode 104
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1:00:19

103: 10 Actionable Steps to Skyrocket Your Career as a Young Professional
Rens Hayes IV, the host of "Design Development," is a structural engineering expert and co-founder of H+O Structural Engineering. With a lifelong commitment to learning and growth, Rens is passionate about high-powered organizations and leaders...
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Episode 103
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17:19

102: Aligning Design, Cost, and Business Strategy with Rens Hayes IV
Rens Hayes IV is the co-founder of H+ O Structural Engineering, a pioneering firm focused on innovative solutions in real estate development, design, and construction. With a background in steel construction and engineering, Rens's journ...
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101: From Startups to Real Estate: Eric Sullivan, Sullivan Capital
Eric Sullivan is the managing partner and co-founder of Sullivan Capital, a Greater Boston-based real estate investment and development firm. With $70 million in assets, the firm specializes in condo conversions, hotel development, and l...
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Episode 101
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