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What does it take to launch and grow a successful commercial construction company in today's market? In this episode, host Jeff Sample invites Melissa Drew to share her journey from spending two decades with a national contractor to building a nimble construction management firm focused on large-scale government projects. The conversation explores how smaller contractors can compete with industry…
What does it take to transform MEP engineering with generative AI? In this episode, host Jeff Sample sits down with Niklas Lindgren to explore how Endra is building a new AI-powered workplace for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers. The conversation covers Niklas’s path from law school to founding and exiting a global design-build security company, assembling a world-class technical…
The construction industry is facing an unprecedented wave of complexity. Mega-projects, data center expansions, labor shortages, and increasingly interconnected project teams are creating more risk and information overload than ever before. In this episode, host Jeff Sample sits down with the team behind Primepoint AI to discuss how artificial intelligence, knowledge graphs, and connected project…
In this episode, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Cameron Page, Founder and CEO of Clearstory, to discuss one of construction's most misunderstood and critical processes: change orders. The conversation explores how change orders impact every stakeholder on a project, why transparency matters more than ever, and how AI is beginning to transform construction workflows. The episode…
In this episode, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Bryan Guess to explore one of the most overlooked challenges in construction, technology, and business operations: mistaking symptoms for root causes. Drawing from his experience, Bryan explains why organizations often jump straight to solutions without first understanding the real problem they're trying to solve. The conversation…
In this episode, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood look into the evolving role of AI in construction technology with Colin Whitlatch, CTO of Kahua. Colin discusses how Kahua's platform leverages AI to enhance construction project management, the importance of security and compliance (especially in the context of FedRAMP), and how the human element remains vital even as AI becomes more prevalent in…
In this episode of The ConTech Crew, we hear from Josh Levy , CEO of Document Crunch , as he shares the journey of his company's growth and transformation. From the early days of starting up with limited resources to the strategic partnership with Trimble , Josh offers insight into the challenges and successes that have shaped his entrepreneurial path. The conversation touches on the culture of…
In this episode, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood talk with Alex Schickling about how DeWalt is transforming the construction industry by using robotics to address major workforce challenges. Alex explains how robotics is tackling the most physically demanding and repetitive tasks, allowing skilled workers to focus on higher-value activities. From drilling in data centers to revolutionizing…
In this episode, host Jeff Sample sits down with three leading experts in the construction and insurance sectors: Cutler Knupp from The Haskell Company , Damon Ranieri from AXA XL , and Chris Greene from American Global . Together, they explore the intersection of risk management, technology, and innovation in the construction industry. The discussion delves into how businesses are adapting to…
In this episode, host Jeff Sample sits down with Jennifer Hohman , Chief Information and Technology Officer at Baker Construction , for a practical conversation on how technology is shaping modern construction. Jennifer shares her path into the industry and brings a grounded perspective on aligning innovation with real-world project delivery. The discussion focuses on how construction teams can…
