Welcome to Unpermitted: a podcast by Global Construction that goes beyond blueprints and job sites to explore the bigger picture behind commercial construction. While most industry podcasts focus on how buildings go up, we’re far more interested in why.
What are the motivations, impacts, and long-term visions driving today’s biggest construction decisions? Who really benefits when a project is greenlit, and who gets left behind?
Unpermitted brings fresh perspective to a field often defined by specs and spreadsheets. Each episode dives into the stories and strategies behind commercial construction, giving you an unfiltered look at the forces shaping our built environment.
From senior living communities to adaptive reuse of forgotten properties, we explore what these projects mean. For the people who build them, the communities they serve, and the industries they touch.
This is a podcast for developers, architects, construction pros, and curious minds who want more than project updates, they want perspective. Join us as we dig into the human side of construction, shine a light on what’s often ignored, and challenge the industry to think bigger.
Diving In
In this episode of Unpermitted, our Business Development team dives into the evolving role of AI in blue-collar industries and how technology is reshaping the future of skilled trades. We share insights on the hidden value of building and maintaining strong relationships, why they’re the lifeblood of long-term success, and swap real-world stories from occupied renovation projects that put our problem-solving skills to the test. Plus, we give you an inside look at the unique, collaborative office culture at Kapella Group that keeps our team motivated and ready for any challenge.
Hard Hats, Hard Truths
In this episode, our BD team of Chris Szafranski and Tony Hunt, dive into the current state of the Florida hospitality market and what it means for developers, owners, and contractors. They get real about the rut the construction industry has been stuck in for years, why preconstruction is more critical than ever, and how knowing when to walk away from a deal can actually set you up for bigger wins down the road. It’s a lively, no-nonsense conversation packed with insights, candid takes, and a few laughs along the way. If you’re in hospitality, construction, or just curious about where the industry is headed, you won’t want to miss this one.
Building Beyond Blueprints with Harsh Parikh
Join the Unpermitted team, Tony Hunt and Chris Szafranski, as they sit down with Harsh Parikh, President of Santulan Architecture and one of the Rocky Mountain region’s most recognized architects, to discuss his personal journey, the art and philosophy of architecture, his design process from concept to completion, and how he overcomes the industry’s red tape. This a must-listen for anyone interested in design, the built environment, or the stories behind shaping our skylines.
