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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