Starting Off The ConTechCrew was joined by DJ Phipps of XL Construction to discuss the evolution of the construction technologist. Other topics include humanoid robots, self flying cars, mentor remorse, and more! Listen to “The ConTechCrew 139: Evolution of the Construction Technologist with DJ Phipps from XL Construction” on Spreaker. Geek of the Week We Interviewed: DJRead more

Starting Off The ConTechCrew (minus a few members!) sat down with PlanGrid’s Josh Progar for an informative interview! We also discussed the crane uh-oh!, cracked steel beams, apprenticeships, VR for safety and more!  Listen to “The ConTechCrew 138: Bringing the 3D into the 2D with Josh Progar from PlanGrid” on Spreaker. Geek of the Week We Interviewed:Read more

Starting Off This week on The ConTechCrew we were lucky to host Mike Zivanovic from UA Local 597! Other topics this week include: Bluebeam for layout, XCON18 review, what the LIDAR?, telepathy and more!  Listen to “The ConTechCrew 137: “Cooler than the Internet” with Mike Zivanovic from UA Pipefitters Local 597″ on Spreaker. Geek of the Week We Interviewed: MikeRead more

Starting Off Summer is over but The ConTechCrew talks about the heated issues you want to hear with guest Benny Baltrotsky of eSub! We have racist AI, the art of hacking, growing iPhones in the USA, and The Crew’s take on Elon’s Musks’ now infamous Joe Rogan appearance. Listen to “The ConTechCrew 136: The “Spicy”Read more

Starting Off The ConTechCrew visited with Matt Hedke of Barton Malow in episode 135! Listen in to learn why BIM is definitely not a silver bullet when it comes to construction. Other topics in our ConTech news go into the acronyms of the industry including:  IoT & AI,  ROI for tech, flying drone factories, 72 hour bridges, and more!  Listen to “TheRead more

Starting Off In episode 134 of The ConTechCrew visits with Lean Construction Manager, George Hunt! If you’ve ever been curious about what this ‘lean construction’ thing is all about, this episode is for you. It’s more than software, or post-its on the wall – lean construction is a state of mind! Other topics include: 3D printing,Read more

Starting Off The ConTechCrew gets to the bottom of the blockchain for construction with this serious conversation with Bassem Hamdy of BricksChain! Other topics discussed were: cameras for drones, 360 capture, AR for safety, wifi upgrades, and more! Listen to “The ConTechCrew 133: “If I’m wrong, I want to know faster!” with Bassem Hamdy ofRead more

Starting Off The ConTechCrew came through live from AGC IT Forum with special guest Lauren Williams from SM Wilson Construction geeking out HARD on IRIS VR to Navisworks, AI and Precast, modular homes, and more!  Listen to “The ConTechCrew 132: It’s the Way You Build, It’s Not Optional! With Guest Lauren Williams from SM Wilson” onRead more

Starting Off The ConTechCrew episode 131 sat down with Paul Rowan of Rowan Electric to talk implementing technology for an ever-changing world for subcontractors! This week in news we The Crew talked AI and robot arms, machine learning, drone fleets, Magic Leap and more! Listen to “The ConTechCrew 131: Tech Adoption Doesn’t take a Cattle Prod! with PaulRead more

Starting Off In episode 130, The ConTechCrew visited with Trevor Owen of Hilti about innovations of fire-stop within BIM! Other topics include an owners view on tech, 3D Printing in Nashville, and dump truck obliteration and more!  Listen to “The ConTechCrew 130: This BIM is on Fire…Stop! Guest Trevor Owen from Hilti” on Spreaker. GeekRead more