The ConTechCrew

🏗️ 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...

🏗️ 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...