What really drives productivity in construction today? How can we have more authentic conversations about mental health? Can technology alone drive the industry forward?
welcome to The power of constructiona new podcast from Procore, the construction technology company that provided the industry with a central collaboration hub that connected project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
In this audio and video series, Procore offers an exclusive, first-hand look at the people and ideas that are dramatically reshaping the $13 trillion industry. Follow along as we talk to leaders at the forefront of construction about how the industry is moving forward as rapidly evolving labor, technology and design challenges rewrite the playbook for how we build.
When we get a chance to sit down with the people who do this work, we like to pick their brains as much as they let us. At the end of each episode, we ask our guests a few questions about the books they’re reading, what they do when they need perspective, and what advice they’d give their juniors when starting out in the industry.
We also ask what innovation or technology they think will change our industry.
Here’s what they said:
“My three that I live by are the ‘-ions’: digitization, industrialization, electrification. But I really hope electrification is the best; that we begin to consider projects not only as the cost to design and build, but also the cost to operate and maintain that facility over its lifetime, and that we all learn holistically to think better.. With building performance standards in line… whether you like it politically or not, it will create a better built environment. And I think this is very good for the construction and design industry.” – Josh Bone, CEO of ELECTRI International.
“Electrification is so important because how we build is almost more important than what we’re building today. especially if we are recruiting the next generation. They want to know that the jobs they do have a positive impact; Not only the building itself is good, but how we build matters to them. … Digitization is really, to me, data. How does data feed into artificial intelligence that feeds into how we can be more efficient? … If we can get to a place where we start to understand what data can do for us and how it can actually support our workplaces in a different way, … when we can move from that to using it as part of the solution of how we buildI think it’s going to be a great time for us.” – Peter Tateishi, CEO of AGC California.
Learn practical ways construction leaders can overcome labor and workflow constraints (and counter common workforce myths) to create a change-ready workforce. Listen to Episode 1: What’s Really Behind the Construction Productivity Gap?
“We’re implementing Procore right now, and we’re just seeing data analysis and being able to get all that information in one place and the story it will tell. I think we have a lot of lessons to learn.” – Mel Renfrow, Vice President of Strategic Development and Marketing, Performance Contracting Inc. (PCI).
Hear how “betting on talent” increases operational efficiency, worker engagement and business performance for PCI, and how your company can implement these ideas today. Listen to Episode 2: How are modern leadership styles accelerating the construction industry?
“[Artificial intelligence.] The ability to process massive amounts of data in shorter periods of time and in meaningful ways. The computing power that we have and the data that you need to train the systems to understand, I think that’s No. 1. You’ll see it manifest in a lot of different ways, but it’s going to be this little core.” – Eric Whobrey, Vice President of Innovation from ARCO Ventures.
What can better data do for your business? a lot Hear how ARCO uses data to refine workflows, simplify processes and improve decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Listen to Episode 3: How Can We Bridge the Data Gap in Construction?
“The incarnation of AI and robotics, because we can stop putting people in very dangerous conditions and send them home to their families.” – Todd Wynne, Chief Innovation Officer, Rogers-O’Brien.
The technology is presented as a solution to many of today’s construction problems. How much can technology achieve on its own, and how can contractors ensure that the tools and systems they implement can truly help their teams level up? Listen to Episode 4: Can Technology Reshape Construction?
“The diversity of the industry as it evolves… different perspectives, different ways of doing things, different points of view. As humans, we naturally go into tunnel vision mode. That’s how we’ve always done it. It’s the only way to do it. And I think the diversity aspect, all aspects of diversity, will revolutionize the industry.” – Brandon Anderson, Vice President of Safety, Missouri AGC.
Tune in on Wednesday, December 18 to hear Brandon Anderson, Vice President of Safety at AGC of Missouri, explain why the industry needs to start having better conversations about the mental health of its workforce and how to get there.
You can watch or listen to all episodes of The Power of Construction at Procore.com/Podcast.
