In this episode of The ConTech Crew, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood and guest Peyton Kringlie Vice President of Corporate Strategy at LS Black, discuss the latest trends, predictions, and challenges the construction technology is facing as we step into 2025. The conversation covers the rise of interoperability, advancements in precise positioning, and the growing importance of worksite safety technology.

Listeners will get information about the shifting dynamics of labor shortages, the evolution of subscription models, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies like AI. The trio discusses the need for cultural adaptation alongside technological integration to truly revolutionize the construction industry.

Expect to Learn:

• The distinction between technology integration and interoperability and why it matters.
• How precise positioning and GPS tools are transforming field operations.
• The role of wearable technology in enhancing worksite safety.
• Ethical concerns surrounding AI and its potential impact on the workforce.
• The challenges posed by subscription services and how businesses are adapting.

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

[00:00:48] – Predictions for 2025: A discussion on AI, interoperability, and the growing role of APIs.

[00:04:00] – Worksite Safety: Exploring wearable technology and its role in reducing injuries.

[00:10:01] – Labor Shortage: Addressing inefficiencies and rethinking workforce management.

[00:16:51] – Virtual Reality in Construction: Highlights of Mortenson’s innovative use of VR for clash detection and issue resolution.

[00:20:17] – Ethics in AI: Why ethical considerations must be prioritized as AI adoption accelerates.

This Episode is Kindly sponsored by:

Document Crunch: https://www.documentcrunch.com/

Check Out the Guests:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peytonkringlie/ 
• Website (Business): https://www.lsblack.com/ 
• inglie/Linkedin(Business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/ls-black-constructors/ 
• Facebook(Business): https://www.facebook.com/LSBlackConstructors/ 
• Instagram(Business): https://www.instagram.com/lsblackconstructors/ 
• Twitter(Business): https://twitter.com/lsblackbuilds 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-peyton-kringlie/

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