Construction Technology Podcast

Luigi La Corte, Mike Powers, Andrew Zukoski

Three venture-backed construction technology CEOs discussing and debating the most important changes and trends in the construction industry.

  1. Construction Technology Podcast - Episode 017 - MaintainX, Palantir & McCarthy and AI Predictions

    2d ago

    Construction Technology Podcast - Episode 017 - MaintainX, Palantir & McCarthy and AI Predictions

    Here’s a cleaner version: In this episode, we break down Autodesk’s acquisition of MaintainX and what it signals about the future of construction technology. The conversation starts with Autodesk’s broader strategy: its move toward full lifecycle ownership, the role of acquisitions in expanding its platform, and how MaintainX could fit into its existing customer base. We also look at Autodesk’s business mix across AEC, media and entertainment, reality capture, and construction technology. From there, the discussion moves into AI infrastructure and the economics behind it. We cover token spend, budget pressure, open source models, edge computing, electricity costs, hyperscalers, and the role of foundation models in shaping the next generation of software. The episode closes with a deeper look at Palantir’s potential impact on construction. We discuss how Palantir could compete with Procore and Autodesk, where it may gain share, and what the next few years could look like as AI-native platforms move further into construction workflows. Takeaways Autodesk’s acquisition of MaintainX signals a deeper push into construction operationsAutodesk is expanding toward a broader full lifecycle platformAI infrastructure costs will shape how software companies build and price productsEdge computing and open source models may change the economics of AIHyperscalers remain central to the foundation model landscapePalantir could become a more serious player in construction technologyThe competition between Autodesk, Procore, and Palantir is worth watchingChapters 00:00 Introduction and Baby Talk 06:19 Autodesk’s Expansion into Media and Entertainment 17:07 Budgetary Issues and Token Spend in AI 22:34 The Future of Infrastructure Cost 28:36 Palantir’s Impact on the Construction Industry 39:02 Palantir vs. Procore and Autodesk

    40 min
  2. Construction Technology Podcast - Episode 015 - with Cam from ClearStory

    May 27

    Construction Technology Podcast - Episode 015 - with Cam from ClearStory

    The conversation covers the topics of construction technology, change orders, pre-construction processes, and the impact of technology on the construction industry. It also delves into the challenges of design rework, the role of architects, and the integration of construction management software. The conversation delves into the unique value proposition of ClearStory in the construction industry, focusing on change orders, subcontractor engagement, and the impact of AI on change order workflows. It also highlights the challenges of evangelizing a new tool in an established industry. Takeaways Change orders are a critical aspect of the construction industry, and technology plays a significant role in streamlining the change order process.The pre-construction phase is evolving, with a focus on incremental GMPs and the release of smaller portions of the job under contract.Architectural firms are adapting to changes in project design and are increasingly involved in construction administration to maintain revenue streams.The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration and network architecture in construction management software, as well as the need for privacy in project financials.The impact of technology on reducing rework and improving decision-making in construction projects is a key area of focus for the industry. Subcontractor engagementChange order workflowsChallenges of evangelizing new tools Chapters 00:00 Integration of ClearStory with Procore and Construction Management Software30:21 Building a Network and Addressing Trade-Specific Challenges36:30 Impact of AI on Change Order Process and Decision-Making48:33 Evangelism and Unique Perspective on Change Orders

    48 min
  3. May 14

    Construction Technology Podcast - Episode 012 - with Josh from Roger

    Episode summary In this episode we sit down with Josh to talk about why construction technology is so hard to get adopted on real projects, and what changed for him when he moved from selling a product to delivering value inside contractors' operations. We get into outcome-based pricing, the labor problem it addresses, and why a clear scope of work is worth more than most teams treat it as. Josh walks through how risk transfer varies across general contractors, the difference between how estimators and project managers write scope, and where AI fits in construction today versus where it's heading. Takeaways Construction technology usually fails on adoption, not capability. Getting a tool used on an active project is the hard part.Outcome-based pricing ties cost to delivered value, which makes it a fit for labor-driven problems.Risk transfer is not uniform across general contractors. Each one draws the line in a different place.A clear scope of work is one of the highest-leverage documents on a project, and most scope gaps trace back to it.AI adoption in construction is constrained by process and project complexity, not just the state of the technology.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions07:05 Implementation and Adoption of Construction Technology13:29 Outcome-Based Pricing and Labor Solutions26:10 Scope Gaps and Outcome-Based Pricing33:06 The Spectrum of Risk Transfer in Construction38:26 Estimator vs. Project Manager in Scope Writing43:34 The Role of AI in Construction49:22 The Future of AI in Construction57:54 Challenges in AI Adoption Takeaways Challenges with adoption of construction technologyOutcome-based pricing and labor solutions Risk transfer varies among GCsScope clarity is crucial for valueAI adoption presents challenges Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions07:05 Implementation and Adoption of Construction Technology13:29 Outcome-Based Pricing and Labor Solutions26:10 Scope Gaps and Outcome-Based Pricing33:06 The Spectrum of Risk Transfer in Construction38:26 Estimator vs. Project Manager in Scope Writing43:34 The Role of AI in Construction49:22 The Future of AI in Construction57:54 Challenges in AI Adoption

    58 min

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Three venture-backed construction technology CEOs discussing and debating the most important changes and trends in the construction industry.

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