The ConTechCrew

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Welcome to The ConTechCrew, hosted by Jeff Sample!

Here, we discuss innovation and all things construction tech, including hardware, software, devices, apps, and the strategies for applying them to construction projects.

Tune in each week to get your latest construction tech news update.

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How Sketchy Motel Stays are Ruining Your Traveling Workers’ Morale with Yeves Perez of WorkBnB

May 14 2024 66 mins  
EPISODE 408: Have you ever struggled to find good housing while on work travel?We all did at some point.With all these mega projects going on around the country, workforce housing is a very serious challenge. But most people don’t realize that bad housing conditions significantly impact traveling workers’ morale, especially those in construction. So, how are we supposed to addr

Why Laser Projection Works Better Even For Non-BIM Users | William St-Pierre of Mechasys

May 07 2024 75 mins  
EPISODE 407: Are you struggling with inaccurate construction layouts? Well, say hello to precise projections!In this week’s episode, my co-host Jonathan Marsh and I sit down with William St-Pierre, co-founder and CEO at Mechasys, to discuss his journey from 3D printing to laser projection technology for construction layouts.Discover how this laser technology from Mechasys facilit

From Wall Street to Construction Technology: How a Finance Expert Rebuilds the Construction Sector | Lisa Giuffra Diaz of Turf Advisory

Apr 30 2024 82 mins  
EPISODE 406: How can a finance expert reshape the construction world and demonstrate its urgent need for cutting-edge technology?In this week’s episode, join my co-host Tannis Liviniuk and me as we dive into the extraordinary journey of Lisa Giuffra Diaz–a former managing director at Goldman Sachs turned construction technology trailblazer and mentor.With over two decades of fi

Is the Future of Construction in the Hands of Trade Educators? With Jim Jones of Colorado Mountain College

Apr 23 2024 60 mins  
EPISODE 405: As fewer students opt for trade schools, addressing today’s skills gap in construction seems far-fetched. But this episode might inspire others to step up and educate the trades of the future.In this week’s episode, I’m joined by an old friend of mine, Jim Jones. Jim is the program director of skilled crafts and trades at Colorado Mountain College (CMC). With a w

Why Smart Building Starts with Smarter Training with Ian Theodore of Austin Commercial

Apr 16 2024 72 mins  
EPISODE 404: Construction is always ahead of what is going to happen. You can’t have a data boom until you have the data center–and somebody has to build it. Yet, most companies don’t put that much weight on extensive training to upskill their people.In this week’s episode, my co-host Jacob D’Albora and I sit down with Ian Theodore, the training director at Austin Commerc

BIM Reality: How Technology is Transforming Transportation Infrastructure with Connor Christian of Kiewit

Apr 09 2024 66 mins  
EPISODE 403: Imagine a world where roads and bridges are designed and constructed with unmatched accuracy and efficiency. That future is NOW!In this week’s episode, my co-host Jacob D’Albora and I sit down with Connor Christian, the BIM (Building Information Modeling) operations manager at Kiewit, as we explore how BIM and generative design technology are transforming transport

Is Tribalism Destroying Your Construction Innovation? with James Faulkner, CEO & Founder of SiteMax

Apr 02 2024 78 mins  
EPISODE 402: The biggest challenge in construction isn’t technology; it’s changing perceptions. When did you last hear field workers compliment a tech specialist on his latest software? It seldom happens, and it’s hurting the industry one way or another.In this week’s episode, my co-host Jonathan Marsh and I have the pleasure of interviewing James Faulkner, the CEO and foun

The Ultimate Tools in Achieving Decarbonization and Profitability with Brittany Harris, CEO & Founder of Qflow

Mar 26 2024 69 mins  
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 o

How to Become a Paperless Builder with Hamzah Shanbari, Director of Innovation at Haskell

Mar 19 2024 64 mins  
EPISODE 400: Imagine managing your project with construction technology solutions that complement your business needs–it’s like efficiency and collaboration on the next level. But how do we inspire people to become paperless builders?In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Hamzah Shanbari, an avid listener of our show and now the Director of Innovat

From ABC to XYZ: The Reality in Construction with Dave Mitchell, Founder and CEO of XYZ Reality

Mar 12 2024 64 mins  
EPISODE 399: Are you tired of dealing with project delays and inaccuracies in construction?In this week’s episode, my co-host Charlie Dunn and I sit down with Dave Mitchell, the founder and CEO of XYZ Reality.XYZ Reality specializes in augmented reality solutions for construction and real-time project controls.After spending numerous years in the field, Dave grew increasingly fru