The second half of this episode continues the crew Jonathan Marsh, CEO of Steel Toe Consulting and a technology strategist, Nathan Wood, Founder & Chief Enabling Officer At SpectrumAEC, Travis Voss, Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication at SMACNA and Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations at VIATechnik gets into how policy, planning, and finance are reshaping construction’s landscape. They unpack the risks of short-term thinking in materials sourcing, renewable energy setbacks, and how permitting reform could change how we build.

Things also get financial as the group discusses M&A trends, private equity’s growing interest in construction, and the precarious position of mid-sized contractors. Is the middle tier hollowing out? And how might public policy like environmental mandates and tax incentives speed up or stall that process?

Key Learnings:

• Permitting reform could speed up projects but raises accountability questions.
• Federal moves may unintentionally weaken environmental review processes.
• Renewable energy projects are being scrapped midstream at a cost.
• AI alone can't fix bad processes or poor planning.
• Private equity is reshaping construction's mid-market tier.
• M&A activity signals both opportunity and risk for innovation.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction

[03:29] - Can tech improve environmental review?

[05:40] - Risk of cutting corners under time-based KPIs

[08:58] - Unintended consequences of blanket policies

[23:18] - What PE Means for Innovation and Culture

[27:16] - Financial signals: M&A and funding rounds

[29:01] - SMACNA Trade Stacking Survey

[32:12] - How to Get the Most from Conferences

[37:45] - Wrap-up: What’s next for AI, policy & construction

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In this special roundtable episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample is joined by Jonathan Marsh, CEO of SteelToe Consulting and a technology strategist, Nathan Wood, Founder & Chief Enabling Officer At SpectrumAEC, Travis Voss, Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication at SMACNA and Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations at VIATechnik for a spirited conversation on the convergence of AI and construction. With insights rooted in practical experience, the group digs into what’s hype, what’s real, and what’s starting to deliver value on jobsites and across the back office.

The first half of the episode tackles the evolving conversation around AI - from technical distinctions between LLMs and traditional models, to the construction implications of large data center builds, labor disruption, and the accelerating demand for faster delivery. This isn't just a news recap - it's a temperature check on where the industry actually is with AI.

Key Learnings:

• AI success depends on clearly understanding indeterminate vs determinate systems.
• General-purpose AI tools are giving way to custom-trained, domain-specific models.
• Speed-to-market is now a bigger priority than cost in many projects.
• Data center buildouts are driving unprecedented infrastructure urgency.
• AI may help streamline construction processes but only with quality inputs.
• The labor shortage is shifting from field crews to project managers and assistants.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction

[04:38] - Jonathan breaks down AI model trends

[06:41] - Determinate vs indeterminate systems

[13:51] - AI’s role in workforce augmentation

[19:02] - Consensus, standardization & AI process help

[23:58] - The problem with over-promising AI

[30:01] - Permitting, tariffs & volatility

[35:11] - Why contractors hesitate to say no

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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations at VIATechnik, to talk about their newest innovation: Voyager, a digital twin solution built with owners in mind. Jacob shares insights into bridging the construction-operations gap, the shift from BIM as a 3D model to BIM as a data source, and why the facilities side of the AEC industry needs tools designed specifically for their workflow. The conversation also covers cultural change, standards, AI integration, and Jacob's recent appointment to the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Digital Twin Integration Committee.

Key Learnings:

• Digital twins should empower not overwhelm facility teams.
• Interoperability is more realistic and effective than forcing a single source of truth.
• The design and construction phases must hand off clean, validated data to ops.
• Data consumers (like Voyager) increase the value of data creators.
• Change management is just as vital as the technology itself.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction

[01:05] - Introduction to Jacob D’Albora & the “Voyage to Value”

[03:30] - The origin of VIATechnik and their journey into owner services

[10:43] - VIATechnik’s product evolution: from services to Voyager

[25:09] - Value prompt of BIM

[29:45] - How this helps upstream teams like trades and designers

[33:36] - The need for transparency and culture change

[38:47] - Jacob’s appointment as Chair of the NIBS Digital Twin Committee

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In this episode, Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Benjamin Urban, the CEO of DIRTT, to explore how their innovative approach to off-site construction is pushing the boundaries of prefab with a focus on Design for Disassembly (DfD). Benjamin shares how DIRTT’s proprietary software and modular systems are revolutionizing how we build, adapt, and reuse spaces especially in healthcare, education, and commercial offices.

DIRTT’s process enables cost certainty, labor efficiency, sustainability, and real-time reconfigurability. You’ll also hear fascinating insights into how DIRTT was quietly solving the same problems that caused others like Katerra to fail.

Key Takeaways

• DIRTT builds flexibility into buildings by focusing on Design for Disassembly, not just construction.
• Their tech stack allows real-time pricing, manufacturing instructions, and product design from a single software interface.
• Healthcare facilities can repurpose spaces within hours a game-changer for real-world patient care demands.
• Labor and cost savings are huge due to streamlined processes and reduced reliance on traditional trades.
• Their approach enables micro changes in buildings without shutdowns or full-scale renovations.
• Lead times of 10 days and plug-and-play installation make DIRTT a true industry outlier.
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Timestamps

[00:00] - Introduction

[03:26] - Benjamin’s construction & tech background

[04:38] - The origin of DIRTT and Java connection

[13:51] - Overcoming prefab industry skepticism

[15:51] - Million-square-foot case study: reconfiguring mid-construction

[24:32] - COVID’s impact on space adaptability

[33:13] - Relevance over time: escaping the “sawtooth” model

[39:35] - Involving the trades: GCs, framers, and drywallers

[46:14] - Final thoughts + where to learn more

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In this high-energy episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood welcome Tyler Campbell, Founder of FieldProof and host of the Construction Brothers podcast. From steel detailing to shaking up construction technology, Tyler opens up about the realities of field-level frustrations and how tech solutions often miss the mark. This episode dives deep into how Field Proof connects the boots on the ground with the people building the tools, creating feedback loops that actually work.

Tyler shares his evolution from a salty steel detailer to a bridge-builder between the field and the tech world. The conversation covers arrogant tech rollouts, bloated platforms, broken processes, and why empathy might be the industry's greatest innovation tool. It’s part reflection, part industry rant, and all heart.

Key Learnings

• Great tech can’t thrive without listening to the people in the field.
• Tyler’s steel detailing background fuels his passion for user-centered technology.
• Arrogance is common in construction and it’s killing innovation.
• Field Proof exists to connect field pros and tech builders for mutual gain.
• Paper-based legacy systems still plague even high-tech jobsites.
• Industry-wide change begins with feedback, empathy, and incremental progress

Timestamps: 

[00:00] - Introduction

[07:02] - Bridging the gap between tech companies and the field

[10:12] - Growing up in BIM.

[14:36] - Podcasting humbled Tyler’s initial arrogance

[27:56] - “Nobody asks us” - field pros just want to be heard

[39:38] - Challenging contracts and corporate resistance to change

[43:26] - Calibration madness and the human vs. machine gap

[53:40] - Rants, laughs, and closing thoughts: industry change starts now

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• Website: https://www.fieldproof.io/ 

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In this special episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample is joined by Scott Reynolds, CEO and Co-Founder of UpCodes, and co-host Nathan Wood to unpack the evolving debate around building code accessibility and the controversial Pro Codes Act. The episode sheds light on the decades-long legal battle between public access advocates and standards development organizations (SDOs) over who really owns the building codes once they become law. Scott gives us an insider’s perspective on UpCodes’ mission, the origins of the copyright conflict, and why transparent access to legal codes is critical for innovation, fairness, and public safety.

The trio also gets into another critical disruption, what some are calling the “death of SEO” and how it’s forcing companies, especially in construction, to rethink content distribution. From HubSpot’s 80% traffic loss to the rising importance of targeted, high-value content across multiple platforms, this episode is a deep dive into how legal, marketing, and technological shifts are reshaping the built environment.

Key Learnings:

• Building codes become public law once adopted and must be freely accessible.
• The Pro Codes Act attempts to reintroduce copyright control over laws sparking widespread concern.
• True disruption comes not from free access, but from resisting innovation in how codes are shared.
• SEO as we know it is changing generic content is being penalized in favor of high-relevance material.
• ConTech must embrace multi-channel, targeted content strategies to survive in this evolving digital landscape.
• Speed to decision-making, enabled by better access to information, is the most crucial KPI in construction.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction

[03:43] - What is UpCodes? Why building code access matters.

[06:03] - Volunteer-written codes, revenue from surrounding services, & the ICC’s business model.

[11:39] - Public access vs. copyright: Can you own the law?

[23:16] - SEO shifts: HubSpot’s 80% traffic loss and the rise of AI-powered search.

[30:40] - The importance of content specificity and platform relevance.

[34:55] - Building integrations that meet users in their workflow (e.g., Revit, Procore).

[45:50] - Time-to-decision (TTD): The #1 KPI in construction and how tech can improve it.

[45:03] - Wrap-up: where to find Scott. 

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• Linkedin(Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/upcodes/ 
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In this episode, Jeff Sample sits down with Jon Chesser, Chief Growth Officer at Cumulus, to explore how connected tools are transforming construction QA/QC particularly in the booming data center space. With nearly 20 years of experience in construction technology and a successful exit from Jovix, Jon brings a deep understanding of solving field-level problems with practical tech.

As AI accelerates the demand for faster, more efficient data center builds, Jon unpacks how Cumulus is eliminating legacy paperwork for electrical and mechanical contractors through Bluetooth-enabled tools. From torque verification to real-time digital records, this conversation gets into the real-world innovations helping contractors stay in flow, reduce rework, and scale with speed.

Key Learnings

• Construction tech success depends on solving field-level workflow problems, not just tracking data.
• Jovix gained traction by fixing procurement-to-installation disconnects using RFID and schedule integration.
• Cumulus is eliminating paper-based QA/QC processes for critical trades in data center construction.
• Bluetooth-enabled tools guide fieldworkers step-by-step and auto-capture torque and meg test data.
• Replacing manual QA reduces rework, wait times, and need for torque witnesses.
• Real-time data enables both visible and non-visible progress tracking, improving forecasting.
• Modular construction and standardized QA across trade partners are essential for hyperscale efficiency.

Timestamps

[00:00] - Introduction

[01:44] - Jon’s background and Jovix

[05:23] - Using RFID to solve structural steel tracking in EPC projects

[08:53] - The real problem: disconnected paper processes, not just lost materials

[11:39] - Cumulus: digitizing QA/QC for data center electrical and mechanical work

[14:25] - Empowering electricians and saving foremen from paperwork overload

[22:09] - Scope and opportunity of Connected tools.

[27:13] - Mechanical torque verification and modular QA in hyperscale builds

[29:59] - Wrapping up: standardization, scalability, and future opportunities

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• LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumulus-quality-systems/ 
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• Youtube (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@cumulusdigitalsystems 

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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample is joined by Dave McCool, Director of Product of Procore Technologies and Tore Hovland, co-founder of Novarender, for a detailed discussion into the global evolution of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Together, they explore the innovative tech that’s redefining how the construction industry interacts with massive models in real-time from civil tunneling projects in Norway to vertical builds in the US.

The conversation unpacks how Novarender’s origin in oil and gas tech evolved into a game-changing BIM viewer capable of rendering “the universe,” and why the merger with Procore is a pivotal moment for democratizing BIM. The trio tackles philosophical differences in BIM adoption across countries, the potential to reduce rework and safety incidents, and the crucial move from reactive to proactive construction.

Key Takeaways:

• Norway's BIM-first mandate is leading global adoption and shifting the construction paradigm.
• Novarender was built to stream massive data sets originally from oil rigs via mobile, just like a YouTube video.
• Procore and Novarender’s partnership aims to "democratize BIM" and make 3D access available to all.
• Real-time feedback via laser scans is reducing rework and material waste in mega civil projects.
• Federated BIM models simplify complex decisions by showing multi-discipline impacts clearly.
• 30% of construction time is spent on rework; this tech could drastically reduce that.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction 

[00:55] - Intro to Dave McCool and Tore Hovland

[02:48] - Tore’s background in oil and gas and the origin of Novarender

[04:01] - How Novarender approached rendering massive digital assets

[07:16] - The challenge of democratizing BIM on mobile devices

[09:04] - Norway’s BIM mandates and philosophical differences in global BIM use

[17:55] - Procore’s vision: unlocking, enriching, and connecting BIM

[22:05] - Real-time tunnel deviation reporting using point clouds and theoretical models

[32:05] - Connecting BIM to schedule, RFIs, and more across the platform

[37:53] - The future of BIM: right info, right time, right person, right platform

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• Website: https://www.procore.com/ 
• LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/procore-technologies/ 
• Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/procore.tech 
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• Website: https://novorender.com/ 
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• Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/Novorender/ 
• Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/novorender/ 
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From X-Con to Unbound, a new era for Bluebeam is taking shape ushering in innovation, AI transformation, and a deeper connection with the AEC community. In this episode, Jeff Sample is joined by Usman Shuja, CEO of Bluebeam, to unpack the evolution of the company and its commitment to putting users at the center of everything. They explore how Unbound isn’t just a revived conference, it's a strategic milestone that reflects Bluebeam’s next chapter of growth, collaboration, and community-driven innovation.

Usman discusses how Bluebeam is embracing generative AI to automate tedious workflows, empower field teams, and enhance productivity. He also offers a glimpse into Unbound’s exciting speaker lineup, including innovation leaders from Disney, CBRE, and even Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Whether you're a long-time Bluebeam user, a construction tech enthusiast, or new to the scene, this conversation sets the stage for where the industry and Bluebeam is headed.

Key Learnings 

• Unbound is the evolution of X-Con, merging tradition with future vision.
• Bluebeam is positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven construction solutions.
• Generative AI will eliminate tedious tasks like QA/QC comparisons.
• GoCanvas integration brings field power directly into Bluebeam workflows.
• Keynote speakers from Disney to CBRE will provide real-world innovation insights.
• Unbound is a celebration of the users and the unsung heroes in AEC.

Timestamps

[00:00] - Introduction- Unbound announced: Bluebeam relaunches its user conference 

[01:00] - Introduction of Usman Shuja

[03:22] - The road from X-Con to Unbound: COVID impact and vision ahead

[06:40] - Why generative AI is Bluebeam’s next wave

[11:25] - Unbound speaker highlights from: Disney, CBRE, Silicon valley, Nemetschek

[19:56] - Startups and future tech: what attendees will experience

[22:56] - Why anyone in AEC should attend Unbound

[27:49] - Usman’s personal excitement: Celebrating the users and launching Chapter 3

[29:46] - Closing thoughts and where to learn more

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• Guest (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/usmanshuja/ 
• Website: https://www.bluebeam.com/ 
• LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebeam-software/ 
• Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/bluebeam/ 
• Twitter (Company): https://x.com/bluebeam 
• Youtube (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@bluebeaminc 
• Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/bluebeam_inc/#  

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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample sits down with Peter Lasensky, founder of Command Post and the original creator of NoteVault, to talk about revolutionizing documentation in construction. With decades of firsthand experience as a contractor and tech innovator, Peter shares how a tough legal lesson inspired him to create a voice-to-text solution that’s changing how field teams protect their projects and their bottom line.

Peter gets into the power of real-time documentation, why adjectives don’t belong in daily reports, and how AI and multilingual support are shaping the future of construction communication. From solving disputes before they start to connecting teams with smart collaboration tools, this episode is packed with insights for anyone building in today’s high-risk, high-stakes environment.

Key Learnings

• Real-time voice documentation can help contractors avoid litigation and get paid faster.
• Removing opinions and adjectives from reports makes them stronger in legal disputes.
• Documentation tools must match the UX standards of modern apps to drive adoption.
• Multilingual support with automated transcription and translation builds trust and clarity.
• AI can now help teams spot leading risk indicators before projects go off track.
• Smart collaboration tools connect GCs and subs without compromising transparency.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction 

[01:12] - Official intro and guest welcome

[02:36] - Peter’s background

[06:58] - Turner Construction drywall dispute: documentation wins cases

[11:47] - Launching Command Post: a modern take on field documentation

[22:44] - Rapid voice and photo capture for busy job sites

[21:10] - Best practices: remove opinions, focus on facts in report

[26:34] - Training the field: why daily reports matter and how to make them easier

[31:06] - Smart collaboration and subcontractor transparency

[34:07] - Project newsfeeds bring field progress to the office

[36:07] - Final remarks

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