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GBES Episode 399 — Live from Blueprint Vegas 2025 - The Future of the Built World
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Quick take:
Live from the Blueprint Vegas 2025 conference, Charlie Cicchetti unpacks how AI, automation, and sustainability startups are shaping the built world. Whether you're a green building professional, an entrepreneur, or curious about the latest tech in construction and real estate, this recap offers major takeaways from one of the industry's most influential events.
👤 Meet Your Fellow Sustainability ChampionCharlie Cicchetti
Charlie is the founder of Green Building Education Services (GBES) and Schema. A LEED Fellow and one of the most credentialed green building experts globally, he’s dedicated to scaling sustainability through tech, training, and thought leadership.
🌱 Breaking Ground on Better BuildingIn this special episode, Charlie breaks down innovations and insights straight from the Blueprint Vegas 2025 conference — where the future of the built world is being written.
🧠 Key Insight #1: AI is not just a cost-saver — it's a growth engine- The Challenge: Traditionally, AI in real estate has been used primarily to reduce operating costs.
- The Solution: Charlie emphasizes AI’s broader potential — automating repetitive tasks to let professionals focus on creativity and customer experience.
- ROI: Boosted efficiency and employee satisfaction, while increasing the quality of customer engagement and problem-solving.
- The Challenge: Labor shortages and inefficiencies continue to plague the construction industry.
- The Solution: Real-world applications of robotics were showcased on the expo floor, from automation in logistics to on-site tasks.
- ROI: Potential for reduced delays, lower costs, and improved safety in construction projects.
- The Challenge: Finding scalable, tech-driven solutions that actually move the needle on sustainability.
- The Solution: Mill is revolutionizing food recycling (not just composting), while Switch Automation is pushing AI and ML in building controls.
- ROI: Measurable impacts on waste reduction and energy efficiency across building portfolios.
"Don’t look at AI just to save money. Ask — how can you use AI to really grow your business?"
– Charlie Cicchetti
📈 Your Green Building Action PlanTransform your next project with these steps:
This Week:
Connect with sustainability-focused startups like Mill and Switch. Explore their offerings and how they can integrate into your current workflow.
This Quarter:
Attend an industry conference like Blueprint Vegas, Net Zero, or Greenbuild to network, discover new tools, and gain cross-sector insight.
This Year:
Start an intrapreneurial initiative within your company. Identify one area where tech and sustainability intersect and champion a pilot project.
- In this special episode of the Green Building Matters Podcast, we’re coming to you from Blueprint Vegas 2025 at The Venetian, Las Vegas — the premier event on the future of the built world.
- With over 3,000+ attendees, 250+ speakers, and 50+ countries represented, Blueprint brings together the brightest minds in real estate, construction, technology, and sustainability.
- Blueprint isn’t just another real estate tech event — it’s where the future of sustainable construction and operations takes shape.
- From decarbonization strategies to AI-driven building management, this year’s conversations spotlight how the built world is adapting to climate goals and net-zero commitments.
Resources & Links
- 🌐 Blueprint Vegas 2025 Official Website
- 🎧 More episodes of the Green Building Matters Podcast
- 📩 Contact us to share your green building story: [[email protected]]
- 📖 Read the transcript: here
- 💚 Join the Green Building Movement: https://greenbuildingmatters.com/
Get sustainability tips 2x a week.
Subscribe to our FREE newsletter here: https://www.greenbuilding.news/subscribe
Green Building Matters, Inc © 2025 | Good Green Fun.
401 episodes
Manage episode 508427978 series 2556432
Quick take:
Live from the Blueprint Vegas 2025 conference, Charlie Cicchetti unpacks how AI, automation, and sustainability startups are shaping the built world. Whether you're a green building professional, an entrepreneur, or curious about the latest tech in construction and real estate, this recap offers major takeaways from one of the industry's most influential events.
👤 Meet Your Fellow Sustainability ChampionCharlie Cicchetti
Charlie is the founder of Green Building Education Services (GBES) and Schema. A LEED Fellow and one of the most credentialed green building experts globally, he’s dedicated to scaling sustainability through tech, training, and thought leadership.
🌱 Breaking Ground on Better BuildingIn this special episode, Charlie breaks down innovations and insights straight from the Blueprint Vegas 2025 conference — where the future of the built world is being written.
🧠 Key Insight #1: AI is not just a cost-saver — it's a growth engine- The Challenge: Traditionally, AI in real estate has been used primarily to reduce operating costs.
- The Solution: Charlie emphasizes AI’s broader potential — automating repetitive tasks to let professionals focus on creativity and customer experience.
- ROI: Boosted efficiency and employee satisfaction, while increasing the quality of customer engagement and problem-solving.
- The Challenge: Labor shortages and inefficiencies continue to plague the construction industry.
- The Solution: Real-world applications of robotics were showcased on the expo floor, from automation in logistics to on-site tasks.
- ROI: Potential for reduced delays, lower costs, and improved safety in construction projects.
- The Challenge: Finding scalable, tech-driven solutions that actually move the needle on sustainability.
- The Solution: Mill is revolutionizing food recycling (not just composting), while Switch Automation is pushing AI and ML in building controls.
- ROI: Measurable impacts on waste reduction and energy efficiency across building portfolios.
"Don’t look at AI just to save money. Ask — how can you use AI to really grow your business?"
– Charlie Cicchetti
📈 Your Green Building Action PlanTransform your next project with these steps:
This Week:
Connect with sustainability-focused startups like Mill and Switch. Explore their offerings and how they can integrate into your current workflow.
This Quarter:
Attend an industry conference like Blueprint Vegas, Net Zero, or Greenbuild to network, discover new tools, and gain cross-sector insight.
This Year:
Start an intrapreneurial initiative within your company. Identify one area where tech and sustainability intersect and champion a pilot project.
- In this special episode of the Green Building Matters Podcast, we’re coming to you from Blueprint Vegas 2025 at The Venetian, Las Vegas — the premier event on the future of the built world.
- With over 3,000+ attendees, 250+ speakers, and 50+ countries represented, Blueprint brings together the brightest minds in real estate, construction, technology, and sustainability.
- Blueprint isn’t just another real estate tech event — it’s where the future of sustainable construction and operations takes shape.
- From decarbonization strategies to AI-driven building management, this year’s conversations spotlight how the built world is adapting to climate goals and net-zero commitments.
Resources & Links
- 🌐 Blueprint Vegas 2025 Official Website
- 🎧 More episodes of the Green Building Matters Podcast
- 📩 Contact us to share your green building story: [[email protected]]
- 📖 Read the transcript: here
- 💚 Join the Green Building Movement: https://greenbuildingmatters.com/
Get sustainability tips 2x a week.
Subscribe to our FREE newsletter here: https://www.greenbuilding.news/subscribe
Green Building Matters, Inc © 2025 | Good Green Fun.
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