How are outpatient surgery centers reshaping healthcare construction? What challenges do hospitals face with evolving codes? How can builders navigate regulatory complexity while retaining top talent? Ryan Bonner answered these key questions, on the future of healthcare buildings, on the recent episode of The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey.

Ryan is the CEO and co-founder of Vertix Builders Inc., a Denver-based general contractor. His company specializes in healthcare facilities and experiential projects like zoos and museums. Under his leadership, Vertix has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing large companies by the Denver Business Journal.

It is also the youngest firm to win General Contractor of the Year from the American Subcontractor Association—an honor they've received three times in just ten years.

A serial entrepreneur from childhood, Ryan holds an engineering degree from University of Colorado. He emphasizes company culture, innovation, and sustainable growth, and champions global health initiatives through Vertix Health Charities.

Listen to Ryan's insights on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" in your favorite podcast app.

In this episode:

01:25 Introduction

02:45 Childhood entrepreneurship

04:15 Roots of Vertix Builders Inc.

08:13 Culture and retention

09:55 Vertix Health Charities global work

15:10 Outpatient surgery center trends

18:00 Hospital tech and code challenges

21:45 Skilled labor recruitment

25:20 Managing the "Authority Having Jurisdiction" (AHJ) complexity

27:55 Longevity trends in healthcare

29:25 Final thoughts

Connect with Joe:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/

Website: https://www.ecube.com/

Connect with Ryan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-bonner-84785922/

Website: www.vertixbuilders.com

Charity: www.vertixhealth.org

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How are today's building systems adapting to the transition to new refrigerants, electrification initiatives, and indoor air quality standards? Where are the biggest inefficiencies in how buildings use energy, and how can they be addressed without compromising occupant comfort, reliability or efficiency?

Jay Stein explored these urgent questions on a recent episode of The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey.

Jay has shaped energy technology for more than four decades. He began in the late 1970s as a laborer installing solar water heating panels and quickly moved into design, management, and analysis.

In 1990, Jay co-founded E Cube with Jack Wolpert and became its first employee. Under his early leadership, the firm laid the groundwork for innovations that continue to influence energy solutions today.

In 1997, Jay joined E Source, a leading organization helping utilities implement energy efficiency programs. He led the research department and played a key role in the company's growth before selling his stake in 2019.

Today, Jay continues to shape the field through his blog, Energy Technology Revolution, and through consulting work with nonprofits, government agencies, policymakers, and businesses.

Listen to Jay's insights on The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey in your favorite podcast app.

In this episode:
01:33 Introduction
03:30 Oil Crisis of the 1970s
06:30 Co-founding E Cube in the 1990s
11:57 Work at E Source
14:05 Refrigerant Transition
18:37 Indoor Air Quality
23:50 Electrification
32:50 Future of Building Systems
36:15 Final Thoughts

Connect with Joe:
Website: https://www.ecube.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/

Connect with Jay:
Blog: https://energytechnologyrevolution.com

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What is the most critical element that needs to be in place at the very beginning of a construction project? How can you get ahead of the most overlooked risks during the construction phase? What changes in the construction process will determine the next decade of building innovation? Brad Carter, Founder and President of LPM Advisors LLC, answered these and other key questions on a recent episode of The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey.

Brad has over 26 years of leadership experience in the construction industry. He has guided project teams from concept through completion, making him an expert in all aspects of the building construction process.

Most recently, he served as Vice President and Operations Manager for Turner Construction in Chicago. In that role, he led more than 200 staff and oversaw $700 million in annual revenue.

Throughout his career, Brad has emphasized safety, culture, and continuous improvement. In 2025, he launched LPM Advisors to help owners and stakeholders achieve project success through innovative construction consulting.

Listen to Brad's insights on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" in your favorite podcast app.

In this episode:

01:25 Introduction

02:35 Early lessons at Turner Construction

12:25 The beginnings of LPM Advisors

15:45 The critical elements of the construction process

22:57 Getting ahead of the risks

27:15 Future of building innovation

33:35 Final thoughts

Connect with Joe:

• Website: https://www.ecube.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/

Connect with Brad:

• Website: https://lpmadvisorsllc.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-carter-81360617/

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