Construction Technology Podcast

Can AI tools like Claude actually perform construction takeoffs? In this episode, Luigi, Andrew, and Mike test Fable/Claude against real construction projects with known ground truth. The results are mixed: AI is getting very strong at scope identification, especially across drawings and specs, but quantity takeoff is still harder to trust. The conversation gets into where AI is already useful, wh...

In this episode, Luigi, Mike and Andrew are joined by Elliot Christensen, Senior Vice President of Operations at Cleveland Construction. The conversation starts with Cleveland’s approach to technology adoption and why labor shortages are pushing contractors to think differently about efficiency, self-perform work, and repeatable scopes. Elliot shares how Cleveland is evaluating vertical integratio...

In this episode, Andrew, Mike and Luigi are joined by Micah, Head of Preconstruction at Knutson Construction, for a conversation on where preconstruction is headed and how AI may reshape the role of estimators, architects, engineers, and builders. The discussion starts with delegated design and delegated scoping. Micah breaks down how design responsibility is shifting across project teams, why tha...

In this episode, Luigi is joined by Andrew from Join and Mike from Build Vision for a roundtable on the future of construction technology, AI infrastructure, and SpaceX. The conversation starts with the rumored SpaceX IPO and the bull and bear cases for buying into one of the most unusual companies in the world. The group debates whether SpaceX is a defensible launch and Starlink business, a publi...

Here’s a cleaner version: In this episode, we break down Autodesk’s acquisition of MaintainX and what it signals about the future of construction technology. The conversation starts with Autodesk’s broader strategy: its move toward full lifecycle ownership, the role of acquisitions in expanding its platform, and how MaintainX could fit into its existing customer base. We also look at Autodesk’s bu...

This episode features Chris Reeder, Project Planning Technology Manager at Brasfield & Gorrie, on what construction software providers need to understand before building for the industry. The conversation covers data standardization, planning technology, technology adoption, and the tradeoffs between building software in-house versus working with vendors. Chris shares how contractors evaluate...

The conversation covers the topics of construction technology, change orders, pre-construction processes, and the impact of technology on the construction industry. It also delves into the challenges of design rework, the role of architects, and the integration of construction management software. The conversation delves into the unique value proposition of ClearStory in the construction industry,...

The conversation covers a range of topics related to AI in pre-construction, challenges with scope generation, data quality and standardization, and workflow integration and efficiency. The discussion delves into the Consigli connection, estimator training, internal system development, takeoff solutions, historical cost database, and the future of takeoff and workflow efficiency. Additionally, the...

The conversation covers the company background, targeting midsize contractors, understanding their needs, challenges with existing tools, positioning against competitors, sales and customer adoption, and technical challenges and overcoming obstacles. The key takeaways include the unique needs of midsize contractors and the importance of ease of use and collaboration. The conversation delves into t...

Episode summary In this episode we sit down with Josh to talk about why construction technology is so hard to get adopted on real projects, and what changed for him when he moved from selling a product to delivering value inside contractors' operations. We get into outcome-based pricing, the labor problem it addresses, and why a clear scope of work is worth more than most teams treat it as. Josh w...

The conversation delves into the challenges and dynamics of the AEC software industry, the role of venture capital in the AEC space, AI-enabled architectural projects, the future prospects of BIM 2.0 tools, expanding business scope in AEC, the shift in general contractor dynamics, and the impact of people and processes in construction. Takeaways AEC software industry faces challenges in revenue gr...

This episode covers Nomic's pivot to verticalized AI for construction, and the broader question of how to build useful AI products in AEC. The conversation works through two paths: training custom models, or harnessing foundational ones. We get into Rich Sutton's Bitter Lesson, why the harness around the model does most of the heavy lifting in construction use cases, how to benchmark the full harn...

The conversation covers the challenges faced by the construction industry and the impact of technology on addressing these challenges. It delves into the inspiration and backstory of Trayd, the complexities of construction back offices, the value proposition of Trayd, and the impact of automation on back office operations. Additionally, it explores the complexity of construction payroll, the value...

The conversation covers a range of topics including the introduction of AEC Foundry, foundational models, industry trends, quality assessment, transparency in AI workflows, defining success in QAQC, benchmarking and training models, ROI and impact of AI technologies, limitless intelligence, and AI adoption for small, medium, and large firms. Takeaways AI adoption in the AEC industry is driven by e...

The conversation primarily explores the concept of ontologies in construction technology, exploring the distinction between custom workflows and off-the-shelf solutions. It also addresses the challenges and considerations associated with ontologies, the scale of implementation by companies like Palantir, and the role of payment software in custom workflows. Additionally, it discusses the decision-...

The conversation explores the challenges of multi-year deals, the impact of AI on contract terms, the evolution of construction specifications and standards, and the enforcement of IP rights in construction. It also explores the ownership and use of construction data in the context of AI and technology. Takeaways Construction technology podcast discussions Challenges with multi-year deals Impact o...

In this episode, Mike, Andrew and Luigi talk about: Claude having its "moment" in Construction The role of the CM in the future What happens to undifferentiated general contracting

The conversation covers construction technology trends, including the growth and slowdown of data centers, the impact of AI and automation in construction, and the adoption of robotics in construction. It explores the potential impact of AI and robotics on the construction industry and the challenges and opportunities associated with these technological advancements. Takeaways Construction technol...

The discussion highlighted the potential consequences of AI on job roles and the complexities of data ownership and access through APIs. Takeaways Construction industry's adoption of AI and technology Challenges and opportunities of AI and technology in construction Impact of AI on Employment API Access and Data Ownership Chapters 00:00 Adoption of AI and Technology in Construction 13:25 Palantir'...

The podcast discussion covers the topics of AI in construction, the rebranding of Autodesk Construction Cloud to Forma, and the shift of general contractors towards offering value-added services. It explores the concept of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) contracts and the complexities of risk management in construction projects. Takeaways AI adoption in construction requires a cautious approach and...

The first episode of the construction technology podcast with Luigi La Corte, CEO of Provision. Mike Powers, CEO of BuildVision. And Andrew Zukoski, CEO of Join. They discuss the role of agentic AI in construction tech, the challenges in pre-construction workflows, the impact of AI on proposal generation, and the future of construction tech and AI. It also explores the potential for liability abso...