EPISODE 405: As fewer students opt for trade schools, addressing today’s skills gap in construction seems far-fetched. But this episode might inspire others to step up and educate the trades of the future. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by an old friend of mine, Jim Jones. Jim is the program director of skilled crafts and trades at Colorado Mountain College (CMC). With a wealth of experience from his years in the construction industry, he built an automotive program for a local high school in partnership with CMC and eventually took on the directorship role. Today, Jim and I talk about his ..read more

EPISODE 404: Construction is always ahead of what is going to happen. You can’t have a data boom until you have the data center–and somebody has to build it.  Yet, most companies don’t put that much weight on extensive training to upskill their people. In this week’s episode, my co-host Jacob D’Albora and I sit down with Ian Theodore, the training director at Austin Commercial, to talk about the critical role of training and technology integration in the construction industry. With a career spanning various aspects of construction–from on-site experiences to leading technology integration ..read more

EPISODE 403: Imagine a world where roads and bridges are designed and constructed with unmatched accuracy and efficiency. That future is NOW! In this week’s episode, my co-host Jacob D’Albora and I sit down with Connor Christian, the BIM (Building Information Modeling) operations manager at Kiewit, as we explore how BIM and generative design technology are transforming transportation infrastructure. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the construction and technology industry, Connor shares his insights on the reality of the software world, the potential of data-driven transportation i ..read more

EPISODE 401: The construction industry consumes a staggering 40% of the world’s resources while simultaneously dumping 40% of waste into landfills. Building a more sustainable future may seem like a far-fetched dream, but this week’s podcast guest thinks otherwise. In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Brittany Harris, the amazing founder and CEO of Qflow, to explore groundbreaking projects aimed at decarbonizing the construction industry. Qflow serves as a digital hub that empowers construction teams to collect real-time data on materials and waste, helping them m ..read more

EPISODE 399: Are you tired of dealing with project delays and inaccuracies in construction? In this week’s episode, my co-host Charlie Dunn and I sit down with Dave Mitchell, the founder and CEO of XYZ Reality. XYZ Reality specializes in laser scanning, virtual reality, and 3D augmented reality modeling. After spending numerous years in the field, Dave grew increasingly frustrated with the limitations of constructing from 2D drawings. His frustration sparked the vision of holographic representations in construction. In collaboration with a tech specialist in 2015, Dave and his team successf ..read more

EPISODE 397: Is AI the future of the AEC industry? Join me and my co-host Ariel Castillo as we discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the architecture, engineering, and construction industries with this week’s guest, Mehdi Nourbakhsh, a former structural engineer turned AI expert and CEO of YegaTech. With decades of experience, Mehdi dives deep into the transformative potential of AI–from automating mundane tasks to crafting sustainable futures. He shares his transition from structural engineering to the forefront of AI development, highlighting how AI is not just a tool but ..read more

EPISODE 396: Could there be a solution to one of construction’s biggest challenges–cash flow issues? Join us in this week's episode as my co-host, Jacob D’Albora, and I sit down with Anwar Ghauche, the founder of Constrafor. Constrafor, an innovative construction procurement company, is elevating construction productivity to new heights. Today, Anwar discusses Contrafor’s groundbreaking early pay program and software solutions designed to boost productivity and profitability for contractors and subcontractors. We also talk about the power of AI technology in automating compliance documenta ..read more

?️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com How is the construction industry keeping pace with the rapidly evolving digital transformation? In this week's episode of The ConTech Crew, my co-host Nathan Wood and I have the pleasure of interviewing Devon Tilly in person. Devon is the founder and host of The Art of Construction podcast and a pioneer in the construction podcasting world. He has been running this podcast for ten years while operating multiple companies, including Window & Door Installer. Today, Devon shares his journey from starting a podcast to becoming a pivotal figure in ..read more

?️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com Imagine a construction project where manual takeoffs, a tedious and time-consuming process, are a thing of the past. In this week’s episode, my co-host Jonathan Marsh and I interview Patrick E. Murphy, former congressman and now CEO of Togal.AI, a company that uses AI to automate the estimating process in construction while incorporating ChatGPT to manage construction plans. Throughout our discussion, we delve into the transformative role of AI in the construction industry, specifically Togal.AI, while highlighting its impact on current constructi ..read more

?️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today’s episode, we are joined by Chris Heger and Salla Eckhardt to discuss the owner's perspective and the changing landscape that we are seeing in the market now. Chris is a respected builder with 33 years of experience specializing in healthcare, biopharmaceutical, and large, high-tech campuses. Salla has been at the forefront of the change in the built environment industry for the last 20 years. She has experience working for huge organizations like Microsoft and is a renowned leader in the construction industry. In today’s episode, we disc ..read more