The ConTechCrew

EPISODE 400: Imagine managing your project with construction technology solutions that complement your business needs–it’s like efficiency and collaboration on the next level. But how do we inspire people to become paperless builders? In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Hamzah Shanbari, an avid listener of our show and now the Director of Innovation at Haskell. He’s...

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 augmented reality solutions for construction and real-time project controls. After spending numerous years in the field, Dave grew increasingly frustrated with th...

EPISODE 398: Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the construction industry? In this week’s eye-opening Pause for the Cause episode, I sit down with construction tech influencers and hosts of the “No BS with Jen and Jess” show, Jennifer Lacy and Jesus (Jesse) Hernandez. No BS with Jen and Jess is a platform that serves as a community for individuals to connect, elevate each other, and bui...

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...

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...

🏗️ 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 be...

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com How should the construction industry address talent shortage and accelerate innovation? Join me and my co-host, Nathan Wood, as we dive into one of the most talked about topics in the industry with Rick Khan, an industry thought leader and founder of Innov8AEC. Innov8AEC is a leading innovation and tech consulting firm, empowering AEC professionals and o...

🏗️ 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 mana...

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com What were the significant tech strides in 2023, and what’s in store for 2024? In this special episode of The ConTech Crew, I sit down with co-hosts Nathan Wood and Ariel Castillo for a 2023 year-in-review and what's coming in 2024. From the rise of digital applications on job sites to the integration of AI and machine learning, we’ll dive deeper into...

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com Panelized construction is on the rise, and it has become very popular for numerous reasons. In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with David Victor, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, and Chris Boal, Integrated Construction Director at BLUvera, to discuss the technology and process behind BLUvera’s panelized wall system. BLUvera, a ma...

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com If you missed Autodesk's AU 2023 conference in Vegas, an industry-leading event, fret not because I'm bringing in a dear colleague and one of the people behind the event's success to talk more about it. In this week's episode, my co-host Ariel Castillo and I sit down with Allison Scott to give us a rundown of the Autodesk University confe...

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com In this week's episode, I sit down with Andy Verone, chief strategy officer at Contruent, a premier capital project management software solution. With over 35 years of industry experience, Andy has solid experience in the construction technology field. Before joining Contruent, Andy was a global vice president at Oracle and co-founded Oracle's Ve...

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com We all know what data can do to the construction industry–but building permit data? That's another story. In this week's special episode, I am excited to speak with Doug Heady of BuilderBinder, Ryan Buckley of Shovels, and Kat Gordiienko of Builty. Today, we discuss how Doug, Ryan, Kat, and their teams are reinventing how we see building permit d...

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com How can real-time design iterations and collaborative efforts impact the construction industry? In this episode, my co-host Jonathan Marsh and I sit down with Britton Langdon, Chief Strategy Officer at Snaptrude, to explore the evolving landscape of design and architecture. Snaptrude is a collaborative building design tool that offers real-time collabora...

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com So, here's the deal—I couldn't make it to Trimble Dimensions this year, and I was feeling some serious FOMO vibes. So, I brought in two of my buddies who were not only there but were actually part of the action. We've got Nathan Wood, Executive Director of the Construction Progress Coalition, and the man himself, Tom Stemm, Vice President and...

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com In this week's episode of The ConTech Crew, my co-host, Jonathan Marsh, and I sit down with Chris Anderson, founder and CEO at Vantem, a company that delivers cost-effective, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient homes. Today, we discuss how Vantem's proprietary panel technology simplifies construction while building sustainable homes. We delve...

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com In this week's episode of The ConTech Crew, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Rachel Riopel, Digital Practice Leader at HDR, a large international employee-owned design firm specializing in architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services. As a Digital Practice Leader at HDR, Rachel collaborates with national and internati...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In this week's episode, we're coming to you live from the FARO Signals event in Chicago with Kipp Ivey, Patrick Bohle, and Rob Miller to talk about the latest in reality capture. FARO Signals is an exclusive event dedicated to empowering construction operations and maintenance professionals with the knowledge and tools to thrive in what they do. T...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com How does data help in mitigating risk in construction job sites? In this week’s episode, my co-host, Nathan Wood, and I sit down with Chris Greene, vice president of strategy, analytics, and knowledge at NFP, a leading insurance brokerage and consulting company. Today, Chris, Nathan, and I discuss mitigating risks in construction job sites through data an...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Data information is not just tied to profitability, flow, and process. It's also linked to health and the overall well-being of everyone on the team. That's precisely what ERP software Innergy is to Double Hung , an award-winning historic window restoration company in North Carolina. In this week's special episode, I brought in contractor and...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com In this week's episode, my co-host Eveart Foster and I speak with Aviv Leibovici, chief product officer and co-founder at Buildots , a data and AI-driven solution platform available to construction professionals and clients for transparent project management. Aviv is a data-driven professional with a cybersecurity and construction technology backgroun...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com It’s that time of year when people in the construction industry are gathered all together for an exciting event. In this week’s episode, I’m bringing in one of the minds behind building conferences and environments for all of us to enjoy. Meet Brian Skripac, Director of Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), at the Design-Build Institute of America (DBI...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com Suicide remains a deeply concerning issue in the construction industry. In an environment characterized by relentless performance demands and tight deadlines, reaching out to your colleagues and admitting you’re struggling can be challenging. In this week’s pause for a cause episode, I’ve invited no other than Sasha Reed, Senior Director of Industry Trans...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com What does construction technology look like from a project manager's perspective? In this week's episode, my co-host Tannis and I are joined by project manager, technologist, and adjunct professor at Georgia Southern University, Dylan John. Dylan is a Sri Lankan-born construction project manager who started his journey with his father– a mid-size...

🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com The trillion-dollar construction industry is often accused of lagging in technological innovation. But things are changing now as venture capital firms and countless startups are raising significant money to disrupt the construction technology space. And our guest has a lot to say about that. In this week’s episode, my co-host Jacob D’Albora and I sit dow...