The ConTechCrew

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , Jeff Sample and co-host Nathan Wood sit down with Tracy Young , co-founder of TigerEye and formerly co-founder and CEO of PlanGrid , to explore the journey from building groundbreaking field technology to pioneering modern business intelligence. Tracy reflects on the early struggles of carrying massive blueprint rolls through job sites and how that frustration...

This episode of Construction Technology News features Artem Kuchukov CEO & Co-Founder of Kewazo joining Jeff Sample and Tannis Liviniuk to explore how emerging tech is reshaping the construction landscape. From increasing women’s participation in the industry to reducing labor strain through automation, the discussion spotlights how robotics, AI, and digital processes can enable more flexible,...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , we're lifting construction to new heights literally with Artem Kuchukov, CEO and co-founder of Kewazo. With a background in civil engineering and a master’s in construction robotics, Artem brings over a decade of experience in transforming how materials move on job sites using robotics and AI. He shares the incredible journey of Kewazo, a company revolutio...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Host Jeff Sample sits down with Mike Mantooth, Director of Capital Projects at Management Controls, Inc. With decades of experience managing high-stakes construction projects, Mike offers a get into the tools, philosophies, and leadership principles that have defined his career. From his early days in the field to leading enterprise-wide initiatives, Mike bring...

In this special Construction Technology News episode of The ConTech crew Podcast, Jeff Sample is joined by Nathan Wood and Lou Perez , co-founder of Lumber , to unpack a major milestone in the company’s successful $15.5 million Series A funding round . The discussion kicks off with highlights from their celebration in New York, where NASDAQ gave them a literal spotlight in Times Square. With the a...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , Jeff Sample hosts a special live show from the AGC National Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Joined by Rob McKinney from SALUS, Alex Belkofer from McCarthy, and Benjamin Crosby from Yates Construction, the crew gets into the latest in construction tech, leadership, and digital innovation. The conversation covers everything from robotics and data utilization to me...

In this episode host Jeff Sample is joined by Ronen Vengosh SVP industry practices and solutions from Egnyte, to explore how IT and construction tech leaders must align to drive meaningful innovation. They get deep into the challenges and opportunities in the adoption of technology within the construction industry. They dissect why some companies scale tech successfully while others struggle and e...

In Part 2 of this special edition, Jeff Sample continues the conversation with Travis Voss, Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication at SMACNA and Trent Leinenbach Vice President of Customer Experience at Stratus as they unpack deeper industry-wide challenges and opportunities. The focus shifts to the future of BIM, what it means today, how it's often misused, and whether VDC might be...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with James Hatfield, CRO at LiveSwitch, to unpack his incredible journey from painting houses to disrupting the tech space with real-time video communication tools. James shares how a financial blind spot in his early service business led him to co-found a fintech startup that soared to a billion-dollar valuation. Fro...

In this episode of Construction Tech News, host Jeff Sample teams up with two industry leaders to discuss how automation and artificial intelligence are influencing construction workflows. Travis Voss , Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication at SMACNA and Trent Leinenbach , Vice President of Customer Experience at Stratus joined the conversation to explore topics ranging from autonomous...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample is joined by Anna Jochim, Director Future Workforce Development  ELECTRI, and Nelson Squires, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Electrical & Electronic Solutions at Wesco, gets into one of the most pressing issues facing the electrical construction industry: workforce development. With the electrical industry rapidly evolving...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , Jeff Sample and Jonathan Marsh get into the future of construction design automation with Aaron Szymanski and Francesco Iorio from Augmenta.ai. Augmenta.ai is pioneering AI-driven solutions to optimize the design and engineering of construction projects, starting with electrical Raceway systems. Their mission? To automate detailed, constructible designs and re...

In this special announcement episode of The ConTech Crew , we’re excited to sit down with David Lincoln, Senior Vice President at Rosendin Electric, to talk about a major leap forward in construction technology. David gets deep into how Rosendin is leveraging robotics to streamline operations in remote, large-scale projects, reducing material touches, minimizing breakage, and ultimately saving tim...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , Jeff Sample and Jacob D'Albora sit down with John Price to discuss the evolution of BIM, CAD, and digital transformation in engineering. John shares his journey from a non-traditional start in drafting and design to leading BIM transformation. He emphasizes the importance of bridging communication gaps between IT, leadership, and engineers, and how learnin...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , host Jeff Sample is joined by Nathan Wood and Trevor Baggett from Spring Valley Construction Company to discuss the latest developments in construction technology. They discuss Planera's free scheduling software for universities, the impact of tech adoption in education, and the importance of tech-forward trade schools. Trevor also shares his thoughts on P...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , host Jeff Sample and co-host Nathan Wood sit down with Trevor Baggett from Spring Valley Construction Company. Trevor shares his journey from building sheds with his uncle as a kid to becoming a Construction Technology Manager. He discusses how SkillsUSA shaped his career, his transition into teaching, and how he’s driving technology adoption in the constructi...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , host Jeff Sample and co-host Trent Leinenbach welcome Ken Gray , Co-Founder of Dig Robotics and former Chief Innovation Officer at Caterpillar . Ken shares his journey from childhood dreams of working with heavy equipment to leading innovation in the construction and mining industries. The conversation discusses how Dig Robotics is revolutionizing excavation b...

In this special episode of The ConTech Crew , host Jeff Sample welcomes Josh Levy, Co-Founder & CEO of Document Crunch, to discuss the impact of tariffs on the construction industry. They get into how contractors can protect their projects, the importance of auditing contracts for risk exposure, and strategies for maintaining resilience in uncertain times. Josh also shares how Document Crunch...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , host Jeff Sample welcomes James Cosman and Kendall Bachman from VeilSun to discuss the evolving role of technology in the construction industry. They explore how companies can move beyond outdated processes, leverage low-code solutions, and avoid the pitfalls of traditional software development. James and Kendall share their experiences on reducing data silos,...

In this special news edition of The ConTech Crew , hosts Jeff Sample and Jacob D’Albora are joined by Katelyn Sanchez to discuss the latest advancements in construction technology, workforce development, and AI-driven facility management. They discuss SkillsUSA's expanding role in preparing the next generation of tradespeople, the growing demand for facility management professionals, and how a...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , hosts Jeff Sample and Jacob D’Albora welcome Katelyn Sanchez, Senior VDC Manager at VIATechnik. They discuss Katelyn’s journey from woodworking to becoming a leader in construction technology, the importance of early BIM adoption, and how owners can drive better project outcomes. Katelyn shares her experiences on collaboration, navigating industry challenges,...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood are joined by Hammad Chaudhry, Vice President of Market Development and Partnerships at Timescapes, to discuss the latest developments in construction technology, including the impact of tariff fears, economic interdependence in North America, and the evolving role of AI in construction. The conversation gets into global polit...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood welcome back Hammad Chaudhry, Vice President of Market Development and Partnerships at Timescapes. They discuss the challenges of construction data management, the evolving role of innovation in the industry, and the importance of integrating new technology into project workflows. Hammad shares his journey from architecture to...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , hosts Jeff Sample and Jacob D'Albora discuss the latest construction technology news alongside guest Matthew Hudelson, founder of Inertia Systems. The conversation covers digital twins in facility management, construction industry regulations, tariffs, and innovative space technology. Jacob introduces his new article series on digital twins, while Jeff and...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew , hosts Jeff Sample and Jacob D'Albora sit down with Matthew Hudelson , founder of Inertia Systems, to discuss the concept of datatization , a revolutionary approach to data structuring in construction. Matthew shares how his background in technology and California healthcare compliance led him to develop location-based tracking solutions that optimize proje...