March 19, 2026

In this episode, we tackle one of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare: the intersection of architectural design and the national staffing crisis. Joined by a panel of CMBA experts, ...

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Anna Bednarko (Behind the Blueprint)

In this episode of our "Behind the Blueprint" series, we head to our Des Moines office to chat with Architect Anna Bednarko. Anna takes us through her personal journey into the world of architecture, ...

Uniting a Community in the Face of Disaster

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with CMBA Associate Principal Angela McCaulley to discuss the power of community resilience following the historic 2024 flooding in Northwest Iowa. After ...

Design & Childcare

Principal Architect Dan Levi, a leading expert in childcare facility design, joins the podcast to unpack the critical relationship between architecture and the operational realities of the childcare ...

Building Culture with Brian: Developing People

Principal Architect Brian Crichton returns to the podcast to discuss the intentional strategies CMBA uses to cultivate talent and build a resilient culture. In this episode, Brian explains how ...

Leading the Way: Designing Excellence with Brent Koch

Principal Architect Brent Koch takes us on a journey to define and demystify the concept of design excellence. He explains that it's more than just aesthetics; it's a guiding philosophy for creating ...

Jay Reyhons (Behind the Blueprint)

In this Behind the Blueprint episode, we sit down with Jay Reyhons, a Registered Interior Designer at CMBA Architects. Jay shares his journey into the field of interior design, his passion for ...

An Inside Look at a Company Acquisition

Join us in this insightful episode as CMBA Architects CEO Brian Crichton and Levi Architecture's Dan Levi discuss the strategic acquisition that brought their two firms together. They delve into the ...

Leading the Way: The Importance of Mentorship with Adam Van Gorp

We're sitting down with CMBA Principal Architect Adam Van Gorp to explore the profound impact of mentorship. How mentorship is a two-way street, where both the mentor and mentee have the opportunity ...

Project Highlight: Melcher Dallas School (Feat. Ryan Cameron)

In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we delve into the challenges and triumphs of the Melcher-Dallas High School renovation project. Following a devastating gymnasium roof collapse, we discuss ...

Building Culture with Brian: Giving Back

In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with Brian Crichton, the CEO of CMBA Architects, to discuss the company's commitment to giving back to the community. Brian shares insights into ...

Leading the Way: Designing Healthy Learning Environments for All Students with Courtney Koch

Join us as we delve into the critical role of school design in fostering student well-being. In this episode, we're joined by Courtney Koch, a Principal Architect at CMBA, to explore how architects ...

Project Highlight: Floyd Valley OB & Lab - (Feat. Adam Wheelock & Teresa Hebert)

Join us for an in-depth look at a truly unique healthcare project! In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with architects Adam Wheelock and Teresa Hebert to discuss the recent ...

2025 Intern Roundtable

Join us for a special episode of Laying the Foundation as we sit down with our 2025 Summer Interns for our annual Intern Roundtable. In this candid discussion, our interns share their unique ...