Design Development

Rens Hayes IV

Booking Overview

This is an industry interview show focused on real estate development, architecture, construction, engineering, and leadership, with recurring conversations featuring CEOs and senior executives from established firms and housing organizations. Credible pitches include construction and architecture firm leaders, real estate developers, affordable-housing executives, engineers, and experts with demonstrated business transformation or industry impact; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 196

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 654 subscribers

Instagram: 191 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

designdev@h-o.engineering

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Rens Hayes IV - Structural engineering expert and co-founder of H+O Structural Engineering with experience in real estate development, design, and construction. He focuses on leadership, professional growth, and l...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

CEOs, presidents, executive directors, and senior leaders of established construction, architecture, engineering, real estate, and affordable-housing organizations.

Required Achievements:

Leading an established organization or multigenerational business, Demonstrated organizational growth or transformation, Developing major real estate, construction, architecture, or affordable-housing initiatives, Expertise in leadership, succession, operations, or industry policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Dave Fontaine Jr. - Modernizing A Multigenerational Construction Business, Transitioning From Hard Bidding To Cm-at-risk, Growth Strategy, Project Selection, And Technology In Construction.

A. Brooks Fischer - Leadership Development, Organizational Structure, Delegation, Accountability, Financial Management, Succession Planning, And Strategic Acquisitions In Architecture.

Andrew DeFranza - Affordable Housing Development, Zoning, Land-use Policy, Housing Instability, Supportive Services, And Barriers To Housing Production.

Recent Topics

Real Estate, Construction, Architecture, Housing, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Design Development

196: Aligning Design, Cost, and Business Strategy with Rens Hayes IV

September 09, 2026

(Ep. from 10/24) Rens Hayes IV is the co-founder of H+ O Structural Engineering, a pioneering firm focused on innovative solutions in real estate development, design, and construction. With a background in steel construction and engineering, Rens's journey in the industry has been fueled by an early influence from the family business and a commitment to lifelong learning. He is a certified value growth advisor and has utilized his expansive knowledge to scale H+O nationally, emphasizing ...

195: Rethinking Multifamily Design with Ben Kasdan, Principal @ KTGY

September 02, 2026

A dog run almost triggered another stair.The solution? Convince the building official that the space wasn’t assembly space. It was a fitness center.For dogs.That story is a good snapshot of this conversation with Ben Kasdan, Principal at KTGY Architecture + Planning.Great multifamily design isn’t just about creating something that looks good. Every decision sits at the intersection of resident behavior, building code, construction cost, site constraints, operational efficiency, and ultimately...

194: 10 Actionable Steps to Skyrocket Your Career as a Young Professional

August 26, 2026

Rens Hayes IV, the host of "Design Development," is a structural engineering expert and co-founder of H+O Structural Engineering. With a lifelong commitment to learning and growth, Rens is passionate about high-powered organizations and leadership. He brings extensive experience in real estate development, design, and construction, aiming to share actionable insights drawn from top industry performers through his podcast.Episode Summary:In this insightful episode of "Design Dev...

Publicly listed emails

designdev@h-o.engineering

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings