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KP Unpacked

KP Unpacked explores the biggest ideas in AEC, AI, and innovation—unpacking the trends, technology, discussions, and strategies shaping the built environment and beyond. 

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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
86
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Why AEC Is Failing (And Who Can Fix It)

Why AEC Is Failing (And Who Can Fix It)

In this special episode of KP Unpacked, the number podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with Hope Alexander, senior advisor at KP Reddy Co., to spotlight the one voice often missing in AEC innovatio…

00:36:01  |   Thu 22 May 2025
Innovation or Pay-to-Play? The AEC Awards Debate

Innovation or Pay-to-Play? The AEC Awards Debate

In this episode of KP Unpacked—the number one podcast in AECJeff Echols and KP Reddy go deep on awards, ethics, and why it’s time to rethink how innovation gets recognized in the built environment.

K…

00:50:50  |   Mon 19 May 2025
AI Research Tools AEC Firms Can't Ignore

AI Research Tools AEC Firms Can't Ignore

AI isn’t just about flashy tools—it’s about transforming how AEC firms research, analyze, and make decisions. In this episode of KP Unpacked - the number one Podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Laz…

00:34:31  |   Mon 12 May 2025
Gen Z vs. The Old Playbook

Gen Z vs. The Old Playbook

Are Gen Z professionals really unambitious, entitled, and disconnected—or just playing by a different set of rules? In this bold episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols break down the genera…

00:57:39  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Too Early to Lead? Think Again.

Too Early to Lead? Think Again.

What if your “too early” is actually right on time?

In this episode of KP Unpacked - the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with structural engineer turned AI innovator Kevin Jeswani to …

00:39:11  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
Built by AI, Owned by You? Maybe.

Built by AI, Owned by You? Maybe.

AI is building faster than the law can keep up. In this episode of KP Unpacked — the number one podcast in AECJeff Echols and Frank Lazaro dive into a messy question every firm needs to answer: Wh…

00:30:34  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
If the Owner Doesn’t Care, You’re Dead.

If the Owner Doesn’t Care, You’re Dead.

In this episode of KP Unpackedthe number one podcast in AEC, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols go full throttle on the one thing most AEC startups get completely wrong: ignoring the owner.

You’re selling to…

00:45:46  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
No One Trains AI and That's a Problem

No One Trains AI and That's a Problem

 In this episode of KP Unpacked (AI in AEC edition), Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro—KP Reddy Co.'s in-house AI expert—tackle one of the biggest blind spots in AI adoption: training your team. 

Everyone’…

00:35:31  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
Move Fast. Pitch Hard. Break the Mold.

Move Fast. Pitch Hard. Break the Mold.

🎙️ In this episode of KP Unpacked, we’re calling out the innovation fluff—and the leaders who can’t pitch their way out of a checklist.

Host Jeff Echols sits down with KP Reddy to unpack one of his mo…

00:26:08  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
AI in AEC: Data Privacy in the AI Era

AI in AEC: Data Privacy in the AI Era

In this episode of AI Unpacked, Jeff Echols is joined by Frank Lazaro, KP Reddy Co.'s in-house AI expert, to dive into the latest trends and innovations in AI for the AEC industry. Together, they bre…

00:25:13  |   Mon 07 Apr 2025
AI in AEC: Faster, Smarter Proposals

AI in AEC: Faster, Smarter Proposals

Proposal writing is the backbone of AEC firms—but it's also a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. In this episode of AI in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro break down how AI-powered tools…

00:26:57  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
Your Boss Should Never Be Your Career's Ceiling

Your Boss Should Never Be Your Career's Ceiling

The AEC industry isn’t just stuck—it’s dying. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols pull no punches in discussing why the industry's obsession with mediocrity and outdated methods …

00:42:25  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
AI in AEC: Transforming Presentations with AI-Powered Tools

AI in AEC: Transforming Presentations with AI-Powered Tools

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Check out one of our Catalyst conversation starters, AEC Needs More High-Agency Thinkers

Hope to see you there!

00:29:55  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
White Out Smelled Great, But Our Contracts Need to Evolve

White Out Smelled Great, But Our Contracts Need to Evolve

The future of AEC isn’t just about adapting to AI—it’s about dominating the industry with AI-driven innovation. In this episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols dive into the heart of AEC tra…

00:46:27  |   Mon 24 Mar 2025
AI, Data Centers & The Energy Crisis—What Comes Next?

AI, Data Centers & The Energy Crisis—What Comes Next?

In this episode of KP Unpacked, host Jeff Echols sits down with Robert Cooper (CEO of Imbue) and Abhi Sastri (CEO of Fluix) to break down one of the most pressing challenges facing the built environm…

00:46:16  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
AI in AEC: Note-Taking & Meeting Efficiency

AI in AEC: Note-Taking & Meeting Efficiency

Meetings are a necessary part of AEC firms, but they often lead to wasted time, forgotten action items, and inefficient follow-ups. This week on AI in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro unpack AI-powe…

00:21:58  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
AI Meets AEC: The Chaos Behind the Disruption

AI Meets AEC: The Chaos Behind the Disruption

The future of AEC isn't just about AI disrupting the status quo—it's about AI accelerating innovation and transforming the way we approach design, construction, and operations. In this episode of KP …

00:25:42  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
KP Reddy’s Brutal Truth About Startup Success

KP Reddy’s Brutal Truth About Startup Success

In this episode of KP Unpacked, we challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in AEC startups: the idea that working harder equals faster results. Spoiler alert—it doesn’t.

Host Jeff Echols sits down…

00:33:38  |   Fri 14 Mar 2025
AI in AEC: Series Intro

AI in AEC: Series Intro

The future of AEC isn't just about AI replacing jobs—it's about AI enhancing the way we design, build, and operate. In this new series on KP Unpacked, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro break down the real…

00:20:52  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
The Secret to Making an Impact in AEC (Even If Your Boss Hates It)

The Secret to Making an Impact in AEC (Even If Your Boss Hates It)

In this episode of KP Unpacked, we dive into one of the biggest mindset shifts that can define your career: Are you high agency?

Host Jeff Echols sits down with Abby Coleman, a rising force in AEC and…

00:33:13  |   Fri 07 Mar 2025
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