Carlos Carvalho & Jason Lancini

The Off Site Podcast

Business EN ↓ 108 episodes

Welcome to the Off Site Podcast. The show with the most raw & unsolicited takes on construction and technology. Hosted by Aphex CRO Carlos Carvalho and CEO & Head of Product Jason Lancini. Each week, the two chat about all things construction, including tech, shocking news stories and much more! Join us for hard truths and exciting news about the construction industry.

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Carlos Carvalho & Jason Lancini

Episodes

E8: What's really going on with Sustainability & AI in Construction Video 29.06.2023 20:34

In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss the Future of Construction Event in Melbourne.   Sustainability is a hot topic in construction, but what is actually being done to make the industry greener in practice, and where is the representation? Do vendors need to step up to help the transition to sustainable construction? Why aren't contractors adopting AI? Scepticism around the qualit...

E7: Rebar Robots & Reality Capture in Construction Video 15.06.2023 21:16

In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss whether introducing robots to tying rebar and steel fixing could make it safer while also making it more efficient. They also cover Asite's acquisition of 3D Repo, chatting about if this will help them take on the Oracles of the document management world. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

E6: Four newly funded contech startups Video 08.06.2023 28:10

In this episode Carlos & Jason discuss four construction tech startups that have recently received some serious funding - as well as the risks of trying to build a software that 'does it all' for construction projects. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

E5: Is generative AI good for scheduling? Video 01.06.2023 28:23

In this episode Carlos & Jason chat all things AI in construction, and where the potential is to really add value and save time. They also revisit how software is purchased across large projects, and how this is reminiscent of franchises. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

E4: Trains too big for the station? Video 25.05.2023 22:45

In this episode Carlos & Jason chat about the Spanish Transport Secretary's blunder earlier in the year, and how issues are unavoidable when systems used in construction don't 'talk to each other'. They also debate whether software or hardware is more challenging to develop in construction, and what the big players like Autodesk & Procore are doing right. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow...

E1: How are underwater tunnels built? Video 18.05.2023 21:01

In this episode Carlos & Jason chat through how teams go about sinking tunnels, playing underwater football and the tech needed to remove busywork in construction. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

E2: Building wind farms vs nuclear Video 18.05.2023 16:31

In this episode Carlos & Jason chat all about wind farms, Hinkley point C, and the metaverse.  Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin

E3: How construction projects buy tech Video 18.05.2023 25:04

In this episode Carlos & Jason chat about how technology is actually purchased in construction, and who holds the power. They also dive into the best way to structure construction data, whether that's location, time or something else entirely. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin