Procore Podcasts

Construction doesn’t need more tech for tech’s sake—it needs tech that helps people build. In this episode, Dustin Burns, SVP of Technology & Business Solutions at McCownGordon, shares how relying on best-in-class SaaS tools—not in-house development—helps his teams focus on what they do best: building.

We discuss how this approach reduces burnout, attracts next-gen talent, and scales with the business. It’s a real-world look at a key trend from Procore’s Future State of Construction report: to win the future workforce, you need the right tools in the hands of the right people.

For decades, construction decisions have often been made based on gut instinct. But the industry is on the cusp of a significant shift. In this episode, we talk with Paul Hedgepath, Director of Virtual Construction at MJ Harris Construction, who has over 25 years of experience navigating the evolution of construction technology. Paul shares his journey, from handing out early iPads to superintendents, to leveraging BIM, laser scanning, and 360 photos to catch problems before they get covered up. Drawing on insights from Procore's Future State of Construction report, we explore how technologies like AI are enabling contractors to play a much larger role in informing constructability and democratizing the design process. We discuss the potential for wearables to provide real-time information to field workers and how capturing data and lessons learned creates accountability and transparency. Paul provides a candid view on the timeline for these changes and emphasizes that continuous learning and listening to the guys in the field are key to successful technology adoption

Construction has long been seen as a low-margin industry. But what if the real problem isn’t the margins—it’s how decisions get made? In this episode, we sit down with Indra Gutiérrez, President of Gutier, who’s reimagining what’s possible when data isn’t just collected—it’s actually used. Starting her company with zero outside capital, Indra has led a bold transformation from a specialty contractor to a self-performing general contractor focused on higher-margin, mission-aligned projects.

We explore how data-driven decision-making is helping her unlock profitability, guide strategic pivots, and build a business that serves both purpose and performance. This is a conversation about reclaiming control through insights—and rewriting the rules of growth in construction.

How will construction look different in 2030? Could robots become as standard as hard hats and hammers? Might AI reshape your day-to-day tasks, making it possible to clock out on time—maybe even reclaim a bit more of your life outside work?

In this episode, we talk with Hamzah Shanbari—Director of Innovation at Haskell and author of Paperless Builders: The Why, What, and How of Construction Technology, about what’s really at stake as technology reshapes the construction industry. It’s a conversation about how cutting-edge tech can elevate, rather than replace, human expertise, and how rethinking productivity might just lead to the kind of work-life balance that can keep us all energized for the challenges—and the buildings—yet to come.

Construction has poured billions into technology—but ask any owner, and you’ll hear the same thing: it still hasn’t solved their problems. In this episode, KP Reddy—CEO of Shadow Ventures and longtime tech leader in AEC—makes the case that BIM and automation have mostly failed the people who matter most: the owners footing the bill.

We unpack why that happened, what went wrong in the handoff between design and delivery, and why optimizing for internal workflows instead of outcomes has created a massive credibility gap. KP shares how the next generation of tools—and companies—must be built around owner needs from day one. And amid all the disruption, KP reminds us why this still matters: buildings are permanent. They shape communities, economies, and lives. And when we finally build for that kind of impact, we don’t just boost an industry—we redefine it.

Can an industry tasked with building our future truly meet the demand to double its growth by 2040? In this season, we explore insights from The Future State of Construction report—a global survey of industry leaders who employed “future-back” thinking to envision what lies ahead. You’ll hear how some of today’s most innovative leaders plan to tackle seemingly insurmountable challenges, and why the path toward “twice as fast” is a reasonable target, not a pipe dream.

In season one of The Power of Construction, we asked a big question: What’s holding our industry back from boosting productivity? Across our conversations, we discovered that while the industry as a whole is fighting to overcome digital adoption, labor shortages, and other rapidly evolving challenges, there are leaders out there proving it can be done. In this special recap, we reflect on the insights they shared—and offer a preview of next season, where we’ll step into a future where the power of construction is limitless.

In this special kickoff episode recorded live at Groundbreak, Fred Mills—Founder of The B1M and Get Construction Talking—joins us to explore the projects and people reshaping the construction landscape in 2024. Hear firsthand stories from Fred’s travels that have influenced his vision, along with the real challenges he’s encountered that highlight the grit behind industry innovations. We’ll discuss how technology has transformed his approach to construction storytelling and the importance of prioritizing wellbeing on the job.

Construction is facing a decades-long productivity gap, yet the solutions are right in front of us—if we know how to use them. In this episode, we sit down with Jit Kee Chin, Chief Technology Officer at Suffolk, to explore how applying scientific rigor to data could unlock the mindset shift the industry needs to drive lasting change. What happens when you prioritize trust and transparency over tradition? How do you motivate an industry to embrace change by harnessing its competitive nature through actionable insights? From rethinking safety to leveraging AI for smarter decisions, we ask: can data, used the right way, not only change how we build but also how we work together?

In the construction industry, your greatest asset is the talent you attract and retain. Building a future-ready workforce isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about driving real competitive advantages. Join Nancy Novak, CIO of Compass Datacenters, for an engaging conversation on what it takes to stay ahead of the industry—without leaving any talent or ideas on the sidelines.