EPISODE 401: The construction industry consumes a staggering 40% of the world’s resources while simultaneously dumping 40% of waste into landfills. Building a more sustainable future may seem like a far-fetched dream, but this week’s podcast guest thinks otherwise.

In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Brittany Harris, the amazing founder and CEO of Qflow, to explore groundbreaking projects aimed at decarbonizing the construction industry.

Qflow serves as a digital hub that empowers construction teams to collect real-time data on materials and waste, helping them make informed decisions on cost, carbon footprint, and quality.

Brittany takes us on her journey from working on innovative construction projects to establishing Qflow, as well as the challenges and opportunities of integrating sustainability and technology in construction.

We also dive into the role of AI and data in improving operational workflows and how this contributes to the decarbonization of the industry while enhancing cost efficiency.

Ready to play your part in building a greener tomorrow?

Tune in now to learn more.

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Brittany Harris and her mind-blowing stint in Hong Kong (02:23)

Brittany’s transition from civil engineering to founding Qflow (07:29)

Utilizing data for sustainability in construction while being cost-effective (10:29)

How Qflow’s workflow integration is impacting construction sites (14:48)

Understanding decarbonization as a whole (20:18)

Importance of data for supply chain visibility (25:00)

Paper-based workflows and the transition to digital (32:31)

How the circular economy is reducing our carbon footprint (37:58)

Keep up with Brittany and Qflow (41:54)

Construction technology news of the week (43:42)

Additional Resources:

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Follow Brittany on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanydharris/

Follow Qflow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualis-flow

Check Qflow’s website for more information: https://www.qualisflow.com/

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See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️

➡️ Virginia pioneers adoption of offsite construction code

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/virginia-modular-offsite-code-standard-adopt/708283/

➡️ Bill to effectively ban DJI drones from US skies clears Congress committee hearing

https://dronedj.com/2024/02/16/bill-to-effectively-ban-dji-drones-from-us-skies-clears-congress-committee-hearing/

➡️ Invest in who you got!

https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog/its-not-just-about-production

➡️ Denise Devine and Josh Bone

https://www.tedmagazine-digital.com/tedmagazine/february_2024-b-investing_in_tech/

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