Ilja Aljoskin on Early Collaboration, Design-Assist & Building Better Partnerships

Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)Website: https://aga-ca.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/agaengineered Guest:Ilja Aljoskin of LUHA – Façade Solutions:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilja-aljoskin-pmp-leed-ap-bd-c-a471a252/LUHA – Façade Solutions: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luha-facadesolutions/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity SearchWebsite: www.unitysearchltd.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/tom-unitysearchChapters00:00 Introduction to Ilya Alyoshkin03:07 Ilya's Journey into the Facade Industry05:58 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship08:54 Understanding the Facade Ecosystem12:05 Identifying Problems in Construction Communication15:08 Challenges in Bid Preparation18:01 The Need for Improved Communication Tools20:49 The Role of Technology in Construction24:03 The Importance of Accurate Information26:54 Architects and the Need for 3D Models30:00 Benefits of Collaboration in Construction34:44 Quality Data and Project Outcomes36:21 The Importance of Design Assist39:10 Building Relationships with Architects41:35 Productivity Tools and Focus45:40 Open Communication in Construction51:40 Innovative Solutions for Project Management53:07 Quickfire Questions with Ilja AljoskinHey guys, and welcome to another episode of the Facade Focus podcast, where I aim to connect the global facade industry by sharing knowledge and experience for others to learn from. Over the coming weeks, I'll be interviewing leaders and industry experts across the globe to discuss common problems people are facing and explore the innovative solutions that will help you in your learning journey. This week I’m joined by Ilja Aljoskin - founder of Luha Build and a true connector in the North American facade world.With over 12 years of experience across terracotta, stone, and metal systems, Ilja’s journey spans project management, regional leadership and now, growing a facade business built on trust, speed, and collaboration.At Luha Build, he’s rethinking what it means to support installers, delivering not just materials, but full systems, drawings, and a partner mindset from design through delivery.In this conversation, Ilja shines a light on how better communication across architects, GCs, and suppliers can unlock smarter bids, reduce risk, and keep premium facade design intact.He shares practical ways teams can work together earlier, communicate more clearly, and ultimately deliver better buildings, without adding complexity.If you’re passionate about great design, smoother procurement, and elevating how our industry collaborates, this one's for you.Ilja is very active on LinkedIn and produces some really educational and valuable content so go and give him a follow.Now, quick shout out to our sponsors of the podcast, which is Architectural Glass and Aluminum, otherwise known as AGA. They're a leader in custom curtain wall systems and have been providing tailored glazing solutions for over 55 years. More impressively, they are one of the largest employee-owned businesses in the glazing industry across the US and have a phenomenal team that buys into their ethos of collaboration and craftmanship. I’m delighted to have them as a partner of the Pod, So a big shout out to the team over there. In the meantime, let's get into this week’s episode of the Façade Focus podcast with Ilja Aljoskin.

Ilja Aljoskin on Early Collaboration, Design-Assist & Building Better Partnerships | Episode #7

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