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EP #131: AI in Concrete Construction: Threat or Opportunity?


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Is Artificial Intelligence coming for your job in concrete?  


That’s the big question in this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast. Seth sits down with Chad Gill, President of VAs for Construction, to unpack how AI is already reshaping the industry. From jobsite communication and safety talks to project management and career paths, this episode tackles the uncomfortable truth: AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a disruptor. The opportunities are real, but so are the threats. If you’re in concrete and construction, you can’t afford to ignore what’s coming. 


What You’ll Learn 
  • What exactly is AI and a large language model (and why should concrete pros care)? 
  • How can field leaders use AI to turn jobsite chaos into clear, professional communication? 
  • What practical AI tools exist today for handling manuals, SDS sheets, specs, and safety talks? 
  • Why are “gray collar” trades positioned uniquely in the AI shift? 
  • How will AI impact the traditional career ladder for project engineers and assistant PMs? 
  • Is AI really taking jobs—or just changing how we use people on jobsites? 
  • How can companies re-skill and re-align their workforce to get ahead of this shift? 


Chapters 

00:00 – Welcome and intro to Chad Gill 
01:00 – AI in construction: hype vs reality 
02:15 – Defining AI and large language models 
07:00 – Why AI adoption feels like a “tectonic shift” 
09:05 – Concrete industry use cases for AI 
11:00 – AI for manuals, specs, and safety talks 
14:00 – The importance of good prompts (“prompt jockeys”) 
17:30 – Voice-to-text and better field reporting 
20:00 – AI for project management and estimating 
22:00 – Avoiding hallucinations and bad data 
25:00 – Coaching, feedback, and leadership with AI 
27:00 – Pre-pour meetings and training applications 
29:00 – Will project engineer jobs disappear? 
33:00 – Realigning roles for efficiency and safety 
35:00 – Final thoughts and how to connect with Chad 




Guest Info 

Chad Gill – President, VAs for Construction
Website: https://vas4construction.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-gill 


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Credits 
Produced by Jodi Tandett & Concrete Logic Media 


Music by Mike Dunton (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedunton) 



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Host: Seth Tandett, Concrete Visionary & Industry Expert 


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcast 

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