What do robots, layout, and generational grit have in common? Tristen sits down with Sandra Grigoletti of CSC Robotic Engineering to explore the evolution of construction layout — from strings and sticks to SLAM-enabled robots. They dig into how robotic solutions are reshaping jobsite ergonomics, safety, and equity for future generations of craft workers. It's a nerdy, heartfelt, and forward-looking episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode of The Construction Cafe, host Tristen Magallanes welcomes back safety professional and Navy veteran Shawn Love to talk about mental health in the construction industry. Together, they dive into the challenges of stigma, the parallels between military and construction cultures, and how leaders and peers can play a role in supporting workers' mental well-being. From troop checks to toolbox talks, accessible resources to alcohol use, this honest conversation offers insight and actionable ideas for a healthier industry.

In this episode of The Construction Cafe, Tristen Magallanes speaks with Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, about the critical link between mental health and safety in the construction industry. In honor of Construction Safety Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, they discuss the cultural barriers to mental health conversations, the risk factors unique to construction, and the importance of approachable, actionable resources. Sonya shares how CIASP is helping companies of all sizes take meaningful steps—through tools like the stand-up pledge, needs analysis, and free trainings—to support worker well-being and prevent suicide. This episode is a call to action: standing up for mental health is standing up for safety.