Future of Construction Podcast

Episode #8

Provizual’s John Andres on Standardizing Today or Wasting Your AI Investment Tomorrow

John Andres, Founder & CEO of Provizual is transforming how construction teams visualize project data by refusing to force them into rigid, office-centric workflows. In his conversation with Chloe on this episode of The Future of Construction, John explains why construction software must adapt to the messy realities of job sites rather than forcing standardization. 

Episode #7

Pillar’s Dylan Goren on Automating Land Acquisition in Minutes Not Weeks

The traditional approach to land acquisition is undergoing a dramatic transformation thanks to technology pioneers like Dylan Goren, Co-founder & CEO of Pillar. In this episode of The Future of Construction, Dylan walks Chloe through how Pillar's platform is automating site selection and land acquisition for residential developers, turning what used to be weeks of manual work into minutes of effic

Episode #6

Macro3D’s Tom Macrokanis on Managing Financial Risk When Introducing Building Tech

Construction 3D printing is positioned to revolutionize how we build, but the path to mass adoption is paved with regulatory hurdles and financial challenges. In this episode of The Future of Construction, Tom Macrokanis, Founder & Director of Macro3D, shares his journey from software developer to pioneering 3D concrete printing in Australia. 

Episode #3

ProjectMark’s Tom Deane on Transforming Business Development with Construction Tech

Tom Deane, Co-founder & CEO of ProjectMark, emphasizes that while innovation is key, companies must stay focused on core operations.

Episode #4

Viking Fence & Viking Rentals’ Sam Dowd on Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace

In the latest Future of Construction episode, Sam Dowd, Sales Director at Viking Fence, discusses the importance of mental health in the industry for success.

Episode #2

Captain Hook Dumpster Rentals’ Francis Hester on Balancing Efficiency and Effectiveness in Business

Francis Hester, CEO of Captain Hook Dumpster Rental, explores the evolving landscape of the construction industry. Francis shares his entrepreneurial journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his business.

Episode #1

AGC’s Phil Thoden on Being an Early Adopter in Construction

In our inaugural episode of The Future of Construction podcast, our host Chloe Smith, Founder and CEO of Mercator.ai welcomes Phil Thoden, President of the Austin Chapter of the AGC. Phil Thoden emphasizes the critical role of technology in enhancing efficiency and problem-solving, advocating for the adoption of digital tools to streamline processes.

Introduction

Introducing The Future of Construction Podcast!

Today, we’re excited to announce our new podcast, the Future of Construction! ‍This show is dedicated to bringing together innovative leaders shaping the future of the construction industry. We aim to explore emerging technologies, key trends, and cutting-edge strategies driving the next wave of transformation in commercial and light industrial construction.