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Provizual’s John Andres on Standardizing Today or Wasting Investment

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.

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Provizual’s John Andres on Standardizing Today or Wasting Investment

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.

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Pillar’s Dylan Goren on Automating Land Acquisition Quickly

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

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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.

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How early can Mercator.ai detect new construction projects?

Mercator.ai identifies new projects years to months before traditional methods by tracking the earliest signals of development—like land transactions, project registrations, rezoning applications, and permitting. This means you can build relationships with decision-makers before your competitors even know about the opportunity.

How accurate is your project intelligence?

Every project in Mercator.ai is built from reported sources—including government records, permit applications, and land transactions. Our AI continuously updates this information in real-time, giving you reliable intelligence you can act on with confidence.

Can I export data from the platform?

Yes, you can export project lists, contact information, and custom reports in various formats including CSV and PDF. This makes it easy to integrate Mercator.ai's intelligence with your existing CRM or business development workflows.

How does Mercator.ai's technology work?

Our proprietary AI system continuously analyzes millions of data points across public and private sources, identifying patterns and connections that signal new project opportunities. The technology gets smarter over time, learning from user interactions and market patterns to provide increasingly precise intelligence.

What kind of ROI can I expect?

One won deal pays for Mercator.ai many times over. Our clients typically report:

  • Comprehensive lead research in 15mins
  • Direct-to-Decision maker contact information
  • Visibility on all public and private projects
  • Early project awareness
How long does it take to get set up?

Most teams are up and running within one hour. Our onboarding process is streamlined to get you immediate value while ensuring you have the training to maximize the platform's capabilities.

Can I get a demo before signing up?

Yes, we recommend scheduling a personalized live demo to see how Mercator.ai can specifically benefit your organization. Our team will customize the demonstration to your market interests and business development goals.

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