Best Construction Software Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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Making Sustainability Work: Turning Vision into Action 31:11

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What does it take to make sustainability more than a buzzword? Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, this conversation with Allison Scott, Director of Customer Experience & Industry Engagement at Autodesk, dives into how sustainability becomes real when it’s woven into the daily workflow. Allison shares how the AEC industry is ent…

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The Fellowship of Design: Conquering AEC’s Workflow Quests 25:30

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What does it take to turn AEC’s ‘impossible quests’—like coordination, data sharing, and upskilling—into victories? Every great innovation begins with a quest. Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, this episode features Jessica Brams-Miller, Director of Design Technology at Hart Howerton, as she leads us through the epic adventure…

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Connected by Design: Building the Future of Construction Data 29:00

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How can construction finally break free from silos and unlock the full power of connected data? Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, this conversation with Lalith Subramanian, Global VP of Product & Engineering, explores the future of an end-to-end industry cloud — where design, preconstruction, and operations all work from the s…

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#349 Never Again: Embedding Safety in Engineering 30:15

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The tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in west London demanded new ways of thinking about professionalism and ethics in the engineering sector. However, since that awful night in 2017, which saw the loss of 72 lives, fatal incidents and near misses have continued to happen: in Genoa, in Toddbrook, in Miami, and on many more buildings and structures arou…

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Automation for Structural Engineers to Improve Design Workflows – Ep 167 40:07

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In this episode, I talk with Stijn Jansen, Chief Product Officer at VIKTOR, about automation for structural engineers and how advanced digital tools are changing the design process in the AEC industry. From building high-performance automation workflows to using AI and parametric design for structural optimization, this conversation explores how en…

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Becoming the 'Procore' for Subcontractors: How Jengai Is Rebuilding Preconstruction Tech with Shayne Paterson 36:01

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Welcome to Construction Trailblazers! In this episode, host Samantha C Prestidge sits down with Shayne Patterson, the co-founder of Jengai, to explore the transformative power of technology in the construction industry. Shayne shares his fascinating journey from investment banking to creating innovative solutions for subcontractors. Discover how Je…

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"We Tripled Our Profits In 3 Years With Automation" - Marc Barone - COO - Buro Happold 1:14:46

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"We've nearly tripled our profits in three years - and it wasn't one big change, it was a million small ones." In today's episode of the Bricks & Bytes, we had Marc Barone, COO of Buro Happold, and we got to learn about how they scaled from strong to exceptional, the real impact of AI on engineering productivity, and why listening matters more than…

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#348 Modelling Distributed Energy Storage 25:12

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In Europe, and around the world, renewable electricity generation is being built at pace. However, these sources of energy create a new challenge: they are intermittent, and will not generate power on dark, windless days. One solution to the challenge is to install grid scale storage. If you’re building an offshore wind farm, with a view to serving…

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Culture on the Bleeding Edge: How Satterfield & Pontikes Drives Change from the Field Up 31:21

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What does it take to turn skeptics into champions of innovation? Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025, this conversation with Mark Dinius of Satterfield & Pontikes dives into how one of Texas’s most forward-thinking builders is shaping a “bleeding-edge” culture where technology, trust, and field-first innovation thrive. From leading a major Pr…

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71% Still Use Spreadsheets in 2025 - Smart Staffing Solution from Top 20 GCs 1:06:32

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71% of construction companies are still using Excel to manage thousands of employees—and it's costing them millions in lost projects. In this episode of Bricks & Bytes, Owen and Martin sit down with Lauren Lake, co-founder of Bridgit, and Kevin Ferguson from AECO Product Marketing to uncover how two college students disrupted the construction workf…

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From Jobsite to Data Site: How Construction Tech Is Finally Solving the Real Problems 33:47

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What happens when someone who’s lived the chaos of the jobsite starts leading global construction sales at Autodesk? Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025, this conversation with Brent Ramos dives into the human side of construction tech — solving the real problems that happen every day on projects. Brent shares his journey from fourth-generati…

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AI Isn't Taking Your Job - It's Taking Your Identity - The Self-Worth Crisis from a Built World Investor 1:07:19

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"If you can't get to $5M in recurring revenue in 18 months, you're probably not venture fundable right now." KP Reddy just called out the entire construction tech ecosystem—and he's not holding back. In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had KP Reddy and we got to learn about why most construction tech startups are chasing the wrong business mod…

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Building With Conviction: Faith-Driven Leadership in Construction with Adam Swain 30:43

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In this episode of Construction Trailblazers, host Samantha C Prestige discusses faith-driven leadership with Adam Swain, founder of 6 33 Group, a civil construction company in Colorado. Adam shares his journey from discovering his faith in college to creating a people-first business rooted in care, integrity, and faith. They explore the challenges…

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#347 Revisited: The Pipeline to Net Zero 42:19

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Last week, at the end of September 2025, a study by Regen, commissioned by the MCS Foundation, found that biomethane had a limited capacity to replace natural gas in the UK’s domestic heating. The study emphasised the importance of focusing on electricity and heat pumps to keep our homes warm. This means that much of the UK’s gas pipeline networks …

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How Parametric Insurance Transforms Structural Engineering Resilience – Ep 166 27:12

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In this episode, we talk with Kate Stillwell, PE, SE, MBA, president of parametric insurance at Neptune Flood about parametric insurance in structural engineering and how it empowers communities with faster, more accessible recovery after disasters. We explore her journey from engineering to entrepreneurship and the innovative models driving resili…

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Building Trust in Transformation: AI, Data, and Partner Agility 25:51

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How do you lead through change when innovation is happening at lightning speed? Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, this conversation with Rachel Tuller, VP Global Channels at Autodesk, explores how data, AI, and culture are redefining success in the partner ecosystem. The discussion dives into what it takes to build trust, comm…

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Design Is Easy, Construction Isn't - The Manual Labor Problem No One Solves In AEC 1:04:24

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The Future Is Now: Culture, AI, and Human Ingenuity 27:47

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How do we unlock the real promise of AI in construction and design? Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, this conversation with Dara Treseder, CMO of Autodesk, explores the importance of good technology paired with the right culture to allow innovation to thrive. When AI’s potential meets human ingenuity inside the right environm…

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built hapily podcast | Season 3, Episode 3 - Jack Tolley, Daeda Technologies 49:17

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Jack Tolley took his wife out of university, moved to Thailand, and dove headfirst into building HubSpot apps with zero prior HubSpot experience. Ten months later, he's crushing workflow edge cases and competing with native features. From software engineer building real-time trading software in London to solopreneur in Thailand, Jack reveals how a …

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#346 Scaling Carbon-Free Cement 33:20

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It’s a simple fact of chemistry that cement cannot be produced, without also producing carbon dioxide. But this does not mean that the sector—and its clients in the construction industry—cannot decarbonise. The equally simple solution is just to capture and store the carbon dioxide, before it can enter the atmosphere. The challenge is how to delive…

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Mass Timber, Carbon Truths, and Smarter Sustainability 27:56

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Mass timber is everywhere in today’s conversations about sustainable construction. But is it the silver bullet that many claim it to be? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt talks with Varun Kohli, Director of Sustainability at Corgan, about the real impact of mass timber and the future of sustainable design. Varun shares insights from…

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Why 70% BIM Adoption Is A Lie (And What Procore Just Did About It) - PROCORE's BIM STRATEGY 1:12:03

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Most construction companies think they're using BIM. They're not. And it's costing them 20% on every project. In this episode of Bricks & Bytes, Owen sits down with Dave from Procore's BIM team and Tore Hovland, founder of NovaRender (recently acquired by Procore), to unpack what's really happening in the BIM space and why two major acquisitions ju…

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Punch List Episode: Teaching Field Leaders To Give Feedback | Andy Bergmann 6:13

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In this punch list episode of the Construction Trailblazers Podcast, we revisit impactful moments from a conversation with Andy Bergman, a communication coach specializing in blue-collar teams. Andy shares a pivotal experience in conflict resolution and highlights the importance of giving tough feedback. He also discusses how ego and pride interfer…

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The €7bn CEO Breaking Every Rule In Construction 1:01:26

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Jan Hendrik Goldbeck CEO of GOLDBECK grew his family construction business from €750M to €7B by treating buildings like LEGO. In this episode of Bricks & Bytes, we sit down with Hendrik Goldbeck, CEO of Goldbeck Group, who reveals how 60 years of stubborn innovation and perfect timing transformed a small German metalworking shop into Europe's const…

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How 570 Software Tools Power Europe's Most Innovative Construction Company 1:08:45

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This German construction giant cracked the code on building 500 projects per year with LEGO-like precision. In this episode of Bricks & Bytes, we sit down with Fabian, Managing Director of Goldbeck Technologies, who reveals how this family-owned company complete rewrote the rules of construction by treating buildings like configurable products rath…

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Mastering Aquatics Structural Engineering: From Design Challenges to Client Trust – Ep 165 43:56

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In this episode, we talk with Daniel McCaulley, P.E., founder and principal of Ultimus Engineering, LLC, about building a niche in aquatics structural engineering and why communication is just as critical as technical skill. We explore how pool design presents unique structural challenges, how soft skills turn clients into long-term partners, and w…

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How They Taught Field Leaders to Give Feedback Without Losing the Crew with Andy Bergmann 34:11

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Welcome to Construction Trailblazers! In this episode, Samantha C Prestige dives deep into effective leadership and communication within the construction industry with guest Andy Bergman. Andy, a leadership trainer and communication coach, shares his journey from HR and operations to helping construction teams handle tough conversations and improve…

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#345 Pinpoint Precision in Space Positioning 39:19

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When launching a satellite into orbit, getting the positioning right is of paramount importance. As humanity sends more satellites into space, the vast space above our heads has become hazardously busy. State-of-the-art positioning technology has helped to counter this problem, with existing systems able to track the location of satellites to an ac…

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Innovation Built on Legacy: Authentic Leadership in Construction 38:02

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What does it take to turn a century-old family trade business into a modern, people-first brand? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Christene Marie, founder of The Knowing Group, host of the Craft & Calling Podcast, and fourth-generation leader in her family’s 100+ year business. Christene shares her journey of balanci…

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Selling To Owners Is Harder - Why Construction Tech Companies Should Target Developers Over Contractors To Make Money 1:13:12

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"If you're a VP of Sales and things go wrong, you either failed or got a bad plan. But if you're a CRO and things go wrong, you probably shouldn't have taken the job." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Mike Pettinella and we got to learn about scaling construction tech from zero to a $275M exit, the brutal realities of international expa…

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#344 Networks Under Water: Transport, Flooding and Resilience 31:55

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When flooding happens, damage and disruption ripples out across assets and infrastructure. Private businesses and homeowners can insure themselves against direct damages to buildings. But the impacts on the local economy go much further: debris can block transport networks, causing businesses to fail and reducing tax revenues, at a time when increa…

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Punch List: Why Contractors Need Peer Groups | Benjamin Holmgren 8:35

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Punch List with Benjamin Holmgren: Building a Community for Contractors Welcome to the Construction Trailblazers Podcast's punch list episode featuring Benjamin Holmgren, founder of Ground Crew. This episode highlights the journey of forming peer groups for dirt contractors, starting from a simple LinkedIn post to impactful peer groups across North…

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Second-Time Founders Still Fail - Solar Market Lessons from Kreo Spinoff 1:07:20

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"Don't build shitty products for problems that don't exist." This brutal advice from Maksim hit different. After spinning off from his first AEC tech company Kreo, he's now building PVFarm - solar design software that's pulling in $40K average revenue per customer. In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Maksim and we got to learn about why di…

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Skanska Reveals - Why Construction Companies Have 300+ Software Tools But Still Can't Get Work Done 1:05:55

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"One construction project required 18 different software tools just for daily operations - and that's considered normal in our industry." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Michael and Danielle from Skanska and we got to learn about the brutal reality of construction tech adoption, why VCs keep backing the wrong startups, and how pricin…

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#343 Weaving Software into Automation 49:33

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Joseph-Marie Jacquard invented the punch card as a means of inputting control data to one of the earliest automated technologies, the weavers’ loom. A generation later, Charles Babbage used this innovation as part of his design for an ‘analytical engine’, and Ada Lovelace demonstrated how sets of instructions could be written for the engine to enab…

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How Custom Engineering Solutions Transform Research and Development Workflows – Ep 164 41:16

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In this episode, we talk with Joshua Tarbutton, PhD, PE, founder and chairman of Bravo Team Engineering Design & Fabrication, about custom engineering solutions that push beyond off-the-shelf tools to deliver innovative automation systems and advanced manufacturing solutions. We discuss how bold engineering innovation, scalable R&D workflows, and h…

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Why Contractors Need Peer Groups To Scale Smarter (w/ Benjamin Holmgren) 37:56

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Welcome to Construction Trailblazers, the podcast dedicated to leading people, managing projects, and simplifying the chaos of growth. Join host Samantha C Prestige as she chats with Benjamin Holmgren, the mastermind behind some of the most valuable peer groups and workshops in the construction industry. Discover how Ben's innovative approach is tr…

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Adapting to Uncertainty in Construction: Technology, AI, and Change Management 32:17

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How can construction companies thrive in an era where uncertainty is the new normal? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Dustin Stephens shares his journey from the jobsite to technology leadership, offering practical insights for navigating today’s industry challenges. From labor shortages and supply chain disruptions to tariff fluctuations, Dust…

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Why Construction Lacks Qualified Project Managers - Project Manager Shortage & AI Automation Solutions From Tech Leaders In Construction 1:10:18

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"The world has an enormous shortage of qualified project managers - to the tune of tens of millions of people." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Greg from Nodes & Links and we got to learn about how AI is solving construction's biggest workforce crisis, why American customers bite your hand off for ROI while Europeans think about it for…

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From Cool Tech to Real Change: Grounding Innovation in Reality 30:37

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What does it take to bring true innovation into one of the world’s most risk-averse industries? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd and Ryan unpack how to move from breakthrough technology to real-world adoption. The discussion explores why being honest about where you really are matters more than hype, how simplicity often beats complexity, …

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This New Pre-Fab Marketplace Will Solve Construction's Hidden Capacity Crisis 1:09:14

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99% of acquisition deals fail, but Britton Langdon beat the odds when a sneaky AI scraper accidentally announced his stealth startup to 30,000 people. In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Britton Langdon and we got to learn about his journey from building M-Suite to launching BuildFactory, the hidden capacity problem in prefab shops, and …

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How AI in Smart Building Design Is Helping Engineers Build Adaptive Data-Driven Structures – Ep 163 46:04

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In this episode, we talk with Fabio Zaniboni, founder and CEO of BubblyNet and chief vision officer at Zaniboni Lighting, about AI in smart building design and redefining buildings as intelligent, adaptive systems with AI and smart technologies. We discuss innovations that are breaking down engineering silos, boosting efficiency, and advancing sust…

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Construction Robots Drop From $100K to $15K: Why Every Contractor Will Buy One in 2025 1:13:12

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"We acquired a robotics company that nobody knows about and robot costs just crashed from $100,000 to $15,000." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Matt Daly, CMO of DroneDeploy, and we got to learn about the hidden robotics revolution happening in construction, why most startups are choosing the wrong funding path, and how AI agents with …

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Why Hardware Startups ACTUALLY Fail (It's Not What You Think) 1:11:00

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"Hardware is hard" is the biggest lie in tech. Yet VCs keep repeating it while holding their iPhones - literally a piece of hardware that made Apple one of the world's biggest companies. In today's episode of Bricks & bytes, we had Nathan Kirchner and we got to learn about why the "hardware is hard" myth is killing innovation in construction, how t…

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Can AI Help Us Build Trust—and Build Better—in Construction? 28:42

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Can artificial intelligence really help solve one of construction’s biggest challenges—trust? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt speaks with Jessica Herrala, Head of Sales and Regional Director of North America at Buildots, about the evolving role of AI and real-time data in construction project management. From her early days walkin…

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AI Won't Replace Construction Workers - Here's Why (Former Autodesk Director Explains) 1:06:37

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"AI can create decent poetry way before it can deal with engineering work." This blew my mind during our conversation with Francesco Iorio, CEO of Augmenta. The construction industry is facing a massive problem. The gap between what technology can do and how we actually build is bigger than almost any other field. Francesco shared how his team is t…

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#342 Real Solutions and the Industrial Metaverse 33:42

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The metaverse is often thought of as an alternative virtual space, a world separate from reality where we can hang out with avatars of our friends and families, or shop at virtual stores. But the industrial metaverse ties the physical and the virtual much more closely together, with a focus that is less on photorealism, and more on using connected …

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How Structural Engineers Strengthen Construction Safety Culture – Ep 162 47:39

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In this episode, we talk with Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety, about how leadership drives construction safety culture across teams and why that can determine structural success or failure. We cover insights from major builds, how military values shape site safety leadership, and ways structural engineers lead safety—even remotely. Engineering…

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Lead with Intention: Knowing When to Let the Fires Burn 32:56

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What if the key to stronger leadership wasn’t solving every problem—but knowing which ones to let burn? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, host Todd Weyandt explores the path from overwhelm to order with actionable leadership strategies tailored for the construction industry. Learn why joy requires intentional perspective, how to delegate effecti…

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TestFit Does 1000+ Iterations Per MILLISECOND - Construction AI That Actually Delivers 1:06:54

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"We can do a few thousand iterations a millisecond. That gives people, you know, no loading screens, right? I want to generate and then edit, right?" That's how Jack from TestFit described their AI-powered generative design that's completely changing how buildings get planned. In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Laura Paciano and Jack from…