Engineering with Purpose: Adam Palmer on leading change at co-elevate

16/01/2025 38 min Temporada 2 Episodio 1

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In this episode of Deconstructed, host Jeff MacIntyre sits down with Adam Palmer, Principal at co-elevate, to explore how collaboration, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping the construction and engineering industries.

Adam shares the story behind co-elevate’s unique name and ethos, emphasizing their commitment to breaking down hierarchies and fostering a culture of humility and knowledge-sharing. With expertise spanning projects in long-term care, Arctic construction, and beyond, Adam highlights the purpose-driven approach that fuels the company’s success.

The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities in sustainable building, including the potential of mass timber construction and the need for municipalities and developers to adopt high-performance building standards. Adam also reflects on co-elevate’s collaborative team model, which prioritizes redundancy and work-life balance to ensure seamless project execution and employee satisfaction.

From designing for the unique challenges of the Arctic to reimagining how the industry embraces technology, this episode offers insights into how co-elevate is pushing boundaries to build better communities.

Whether you’re an industry professional or just curious about the future of construction, this episode will leave you inspired to think differently about design, collaboration, and sustainability.

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