Investing in Technology to Scale Your Construction Company with Peter Morandi - Eastman Cooke Construction

Building Scale Podcast

In this episode, Peter Morandi, CEO of Eastman Cook & Associates, discusses the intersection of construction and technology, the role of AI in site safety, and how tech impacts company culture. He also shares insights on pre-job planning, project management, and addressing the labor crisis in construction.

Connect with Peter Morandi -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-morandi-leed-ap-4135086/   Website: https://eastmancooke.com/ Email: peter@eastmancooke.com    Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/   Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -  Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration   Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help

(0:00) Introduction to Building Scale podcast and guest Peter Morandi, CEO of Eastman Cooke And Associates (9:02) Comparison of the construction and technology industry and the importance of tech in construction (14:05) Exploring the role of AI and technology in construction site safety and efficiency (21:34) Impact of safety technology on company culture and the future of construction with tech integration (28:20) Discussion on the role of pre-job planning and project management in successful construction projects (35:14) Influence of Jim Collins' "Good to Great" on business operations and the value of peer group benchmarking (41:31) Addressing the labor crisis in construction through education, training, and the use of virtual assistants (47:24) The importance of fast feedback in project management and addressing hesitations around employing remote workers (56:46) Sharing industry evolution stories and advice for younger self (1:01:30) Closing the podcast: Final advice for listeners and how to get in touch with Peter Morandi

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