The ConTechCrew

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com What would it feel like to return to a company you previously worked for and take on a more significant role? In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Brett Settles as we explore his remarkable boomerang career journey and his new role as the Chief Technology Officer at Penta. Brett began his professional journey in the industria...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Research says that the average person has about 100,000 thoughts daily, and 75% of those are negative thoughts. And when you’re in a fast-paced, result-driven, and chaotic construction industry, it’s hard to get away with those daily negative thoughts. Enter proactive mental health training. In this special episode of The ConTech Crew, my co-host Rob McKi...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com According to surveys, more than 80% of construction professionals would consider leaving their current roles. And 65% would consider pay cuts to move into another career or industry. In a result-driven construction world, these numbers have some underlying statements. And that’s what we’re going to uncover today. So, in this week’s episode, Nathan Wood an...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In an industry where architects, engineers, contractors, and various stakeholders must work seamlessly together, miscommunications can lead to costly delays and errors. Enter Large Language Models (LLMs)--groundbreaking AI technology that is set to transform how construction people collaborate. In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Innovation is the driving force that’s propelling the construction industry forward. And Procore has been at the forefront of this movement–advancing construction and making life easier for those involved in the industry. So, in this week’s episode, I’ve invited no other than Wyatt Jenkins, Chief Product Officer at Procore, to give us a preview of what to...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Scalability is what determines success. But are the technological advancements in construction enough to move the industry forward? In today's podcast episode, I have the privilege of hosting two leading innovators in the industry: Todd Wynne, the Chief Innovation Officer at Rogers-O’Brien, and Chris Callen, Founder and CEO of PLOT. Before meeting Chr...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Construction has always been associated with inherent risks and challenges. But in recent years, the integration of data-driven strategies has emerged as a game-changer. Joining me today is my guy Jacob D'Albora and special guest Steve Jones, Senior Director at Dodge Data & Analytics. At Dodge, Steve focuses on how emerging economic, practice, and...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Lack of standardization poses significant challenges in various situations. Frequently, individuals devise numerous solutions, which tend to be costly, while what is truly required is a coherent set of standards to ensure everything functions smoothly. Enter the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), a crucial player in addressing this issue. Tod...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Investing in data is an investment in itself. But is the construction industry investing enough in data and technology? In today's episode, we are discussing the data landscape and its role in the construction world. And joining us today is Coila LaFleur, business architect for global projects at ExxonMobil - a large publicly traded international oil...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Are quality works enough, or is strategic marketing equally crucial for success? Given the unique nature of the construction industry, many construction business owners believe that their work should be sufficient to secure projects. However, it's essential to recognize that effective strategic marketing is also crucial in ensuring a construction busi...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Why every startup CEO needs a Chief of Staff? In our latest episode, Jacob and I had the pleasure of chatting with Alexine Gordon-Stewart, the brilliant Chief of Staff at TestFit, a real estate feasibility platform. Alexine has always been interested in the fascinating world of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). She has spent over a decade...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com How is technology impacting the construction field? In today’s episode, my co-host Ariel Castillo and I have the pleasure of hosting Lance Aiken, General Superintendent at Miller-Davis Company, to discuss the profound influence of technology on the construction industry. Lance, also known as the “ Hype Man ”, began his construction journey as a carpenter...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today’s episode of The ConTech Crew, we’re bringing to you again our insightful past interview with a huge figure in the construction industry: Fred Mills from The B1M! The B1M has over 2 million subscribers (as of this writing) and is one of the largest channels in the construction industry. Fred is an entrepreneur and founder of The B1M and Tomorrows...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Is field experience necessary for those who want to be a part of the technology side of construction? In today's episode, Nathan and I have a special guest with us, Sal D'Ambrosia. He's the Director of Construction Technology at Wm. Blanchard Co., a construction management firm based in New Jersey. Sal has over twenty years of experience as a...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Is the construction industry getting better at leveraging data and technology? In today's episode, we are joined by Ryan Posnikoff, Product Director at Bentley Systems, to talk about software technology and its impact on assets and operations in construction. Ryan has been in construction for most of his life, with being a foreman as his first job. He...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today's episode, we sit down with Chris Walker, chief estimator at Lunacon. As a Jamaican-born first-generation construction estimator, it never crossed Chris's mind that he'd make his mark in pre-construction. Over the years, he has seen changes in the pre-construction process, making it as important as the building phase itself. And today...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today's episode, we sit down with Nic Yaros of Appian to talk about how low-code development can massively impact the business and IT world. Nic grew up to be a handyman, just like his grandpa and dad, and he does a lot of woodwork and electrical plumbing. But the nerd in him made him start his technical journey early by working for software compan...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today's episode, we discuss how to make construction cool again, and we're fortunate enough to be joined by Tyler Williams, field innovation leader at DPR Construction. Tyler has been in the construction industry since he was a boy, through which his dad owned a construction company. He was a union carpenter, superintendent, safety guy; you nam...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today's episode, we are fortunate to be joined by Henry Nut III, a Preconstruction Executive for Southland Industries. Before joining Southland Industries, Henry served as the Sheet Metal General Superintendent for over 12 years. Currently, Henry serves as the chair for Lean Construction Institute's (LCI) board of directors and has been a Lean...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today’s episode, we are incredibly lucky to be joined by Will McManus from DSI! Will began his career as an IT director in 1992, where he was working with FGI Services, overseeing all aspects of information technology, eventually obtaining his Master's Degree in 2006. He joined DSI as a CIO in 2011 before becoming Vice President of Construction Tec...

In today’s episode, we are joined by Michael Filippakis, CEO and co-founder of Loris! Michael’s passion for construction began when he was a child, helping his own father to renovate their house, before later deciding to study Construction Management at Ohio State University. After graduating, Michael worked for Turner for over a decade in a number of roles. Michael also worked on Ohio State Campu...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today’s episode, we are extremely lucky to be joined by Daniel Hood from HICAPS! Daniel is the Vice-President of HICAPS, who boast 35 years of experience in multi-faceted project management solutions for companies in the construction industry. Daniel worked for the US Army for eight years working in the combat engineering branch. In 2008, he joined HIC...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today’s episode, we are very lucky to be joined by Robert Ioanna from Syska! Robert is the Executive Principal of the company and is responsible for the overall technical and financial performance of the firm. Syska is a global engineering firm specializing in full-service MEP, information, and communication technology. They boast over 500 team members...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today’s episode, we discuss the reality of adoption with Nichole Carter from ICWSAT! Nichole started ICWSAT in 2021 and works with contractors and businesses to maximize their usage, using role-based training and providing ongoing support to reduce risk. Nichole landed her dream job straight out of college, working on engineering and construction for a...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In today’s episode, we are very lucky to be joined by Tyler Campbell from Storybuilder Creative! Tyler has a background in the construction industry and has been surrounded by it his whole life. His family owned a business which he went into. Eventually, he decided that he wanted to do his own thing and so set about solving the gaps in the labor market in...