Built To Code

Building Digital, Hosted by Rory Smith

A construction-talks-tech podcast, where we host builders from across the industry to sit, chat, and have some fun as we check in on how a $12 trillion global industry is adapting to a brave new tech-filled world.

Episodes

  1. SEP 25

    #11. Digital Grit: Navigating the Path to Tech Adoption, Ft. Matthew Coombes & Andrew Viola

    Is construction slow to adopt technology? Rory Smith sits down with EllisDon’s Matthew Coombes and ForwardPath AI’s Andrew Viola to unpack the real-world challenges of adopting technology in construction. From language gaps and legacy workflows to the need for bottom-up insights and top-down support, they explore why tech adoption often stalls—and what it takes to make it stick.

    59 min

  2. AUG 14

    #10. What it Takes to Disrupt Construction, Ft. Bryan Kerr & Mahir Dheendsa

    Built To Code is back, and we’re talking disruption. Rory Smith sits down with Bryan Kerr, Co-Founder of The Phil App, and Mahir Dheendsa, Head of Digital Innovation at Amrize, to explore how construction and tech are finally converging in meaningful ways. From marketplace apps and automation to robotics and data-as-a-commodity, this episode dives into: Why construction is ripe for innovation, and what’s holding it backHow startups like The Phil App are reshaping supply chains and soil managementWhat it takes to build tech that construction teams actually want to use It’s a candid conversation about culture, adoption, and the future of building. The tools are here. The appetite is growing. Is construction finally ready to scale innovation?

    1h 7m

  3. 12/02/2024

    #9. Workforce Management, Ft. Calvin Benchimol & Paul Gooch

    Is workforce management software taking a toll on construction culture? From it's impact on site efficiency to the human elements of leadership and collaboration, what does the modern construction site look like and how is it managed? We sat down with Calvin Benchimol, Co-Founder and CEO of Crewscope, and Paul Gooch, Construction Manager at EllisDon, to break down the tools and talk about what the future looks like. The road ahead for workforce management is full of potential—if properly deployed.

    56 min

  4. 11/12/2024

    #8. Master Builder AI, Ft. Krigh Bachmann & Andrew Visconti

    Today, we're tackling the presently theoretical topic of the Master Builder AI. What would it look like, what are the challenges—is it even possible with the industry the way it is? We sat down with Krigh Bachmann, Tech Consultant with years of design experience, and Andrew Visconti, Senior Project Manager at EllisDon to break down this Master Builder topic. It’s a vast subject to explore, and we’re only scratching the surface.

    58 min

  5. 08/27/2024

    #7. Robot Work, Ft. Ryan Sutton & Sina Karimi

    Today we’re breaking ground on a big conversation: robotics in the workforce. Robots are appearing on construction sites, and they aren't going away anytime soon, so we sat down for a candid conversation with Ryan Sutton, General Superintendent with EllisDon, and Sina Karimi, Lead R&D of AxLabs Innovations at Pomerleau. Are robots tools or teammates? Let's talk about it.

    54 min

  6. 07/22/2024

    #6. Here Comes the Swarm, Ft. Neil Chauhan & Ryan Rizzo

    We're talking about drones! We sit down with Neil Chauhan, Director of Virtual Design & Construction at EllisDon, and Ryan Rizzo, CEO of TerreSky, to imagine what the future of drones could be and how we get there from here. We get into current applications, future capabilities, and take off into some sci-fi hopes for the industry.

    53 min

  7. 06/24/2024

    #5. Standardizing BIM, ft. Pat Lalonde & Claudia Cozzitorto

    We round off our trio of BIM episodes with mass deployment, barriers to adoption, and industry standardization. What is it going to take to get BIM at scale across the industry? We bring in Patrick Lalonde, Senior Director of Digital Project Delivery at EllisDon, and Claudia Cozzitorto, Principal at BIM DnA and Executive Director at buildingSMART Canada to discuss.

    59 min

  8. 06/03/2024

    #4. BIM in Design, ft. Jason D'Altroy & Rob Sanchez

    As a follow-up to our latest episode on BIM, we dive a bit further into it's current applications at the design stage. I'm joined by Jason D'Altroy, Project Manager at DIALOG, as well as Rob Sanchez, Founder of Stanza Technologies, who help me get a better understanding of BIM before construction crews even break ground.

    51 min

  9. 05/27/2024

    #3. The State of BIM, ft. Jean-Luc St. Laurent & Juan Carlos Portuese

    For our third episode, we’re talking about BIM with Juan Carlos Portuese, Associate Architect at DIALOG and Jean-Luc St. Laurent, VDC Manager at EllisDon. This week we get a bit philosophical as we discuss the changed medium of 3D and what that could lead to.

    50 min

  10. 05/05/2024

    #2. Tech Culture On-Site, ft. Jono Lockwood & Denroy Jackson

    For our second episode we're talking about how Construction Tech is viewed on projects. What does it take to break through with decision makers and how do project teams view the crowded market of vendors. Guests Jono Lockwood, Co-Founder of Timescapes, and Denroy Jackson, Project Manager at EllisDon, stop in for a chat as we talk it out.

    52 min

  11. 04/29/2024

    #1. State of the Construction Industry, ft. Chris & Scott Masse

    Built to Code launches it's very first episode. Taking stock of the current state of the industry, Rory sits down with brothers Chris and Scott Masse, career builders who two paths have led to very different views of the construction industry. Together, they talk about generational knowledge exchange, the labour shortage, changes towards environmental priorities, and how technology can play a role in all of it.

    51 min
  • 11 Episodes

About

A construction-talks-tech podcast, where we host builders from across the industry to sit, chat, and have some fun as we check in on how a $12 trillion global industry is adapting to a brave new tech-filled world.

Information

  • Creator
    Building Digital, Hosted by Rory Smith
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Building Digital, Hosted by Rory Smith
  • Show Website
    Built To Code