BUILD SMART is a narrative podcast that features Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, architect, and former CEO of global firm HOK. With host Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB, MacLeamy shares stories and lessons from his time in the building industry.

In season one, Patrick shared insights from his 50-year career, rising from an HOK junior designer to the company CEO, a tenure that parallels HOK’s growth from 150 employees in St. Louis to a staff of more than 1,900 in 27 offices on three continents.

In season two, MacLeamy highlights his transition from HOK to Chairman of buildingSMART International, a worldwide industry body driving the digital transformation of the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of built assets. Patrick shares the story of the founding and development of buildingSMART International, and along the way outlines a new strategy for the building industry that you don’t want to miss!