Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
Having “the knack” is to be proficient in your industry’s ever-changing realities. Moderated by our hosts Jerry, Bill, Kevin, and Sue, Get the kNACk shares the knowledge, insights, and wisdom of NAC members to give you the skills and expertise to master your career.
The Get the kNACk podcast is published by the National Academy of Construction. NAC honors outstanding construction industry leaders and shares their collective experiences and expertise to help the Nation by improving their industry.
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Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
Navigating Project Success: Introducing the Building Owner Assessment Tool (BOAT) with the Charles Pankow Foundation - Part 1
Understanding team culture and selecting the optimal delivery method is crucial to a project's success. Building owners can now enhance collaboration and develop strategies to overcome challenges using a new tool created by the Charles Pankow Foundation (CPF) and the University of Washington’s College of Built Environments. The Building Owner Assessment Tool (BOAT) enables business owners to reflect on their decision-making profiles, helping them identify and implement the most efficient project delivery methods. In the first episode of a two-part series, NAC and Pankow Foundation Board member Greg Gidez and lead BOAT project researcher Carrie Sturts Dossick join our host, Sue Steele. They outline the project's goals and explore the design process, offering valuable insights into how the BOAT tool was developed to address industry needs. Tune into part two to discover how the BOAT tool can be utilized and applied!