Everyone says construction needs to innovate—but no one agrees on who’s actually responsible for making it happen. Is it the owner? The builders? The tech vendor? Or is innovation everyone’s job—and therefore no one’s?

In this episode, Amy Marks, SVP of Innovation at Compass Datacenters, breaks down why innovation in construction gets stuck and what it really takes to move the needle. We dig into how clearer ownership, aligned incentives, and smarter procurement models could shift innovation from a buzzword to a business driver.

Key Takeaways

• Why innovation dies in the space between stakeholders—and how to fix it
• How Compass creates a culture of innovation around AI, prefab, and digital transformation
• What happens when innovation is treated as a strategic asset