The ConTechCrew
by Jeff Sample
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Welcome to The ConTechCrew, hosted by Jeff Sample!
Here, we discuss innovation and all things construction tech, including hardware, software, devices, apps, and the strategies for applying them to construction projects.
Tune in each week to get your latest construction tech news update.
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Episodes
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- Bluebeam Max Explained: AI Markups, Takeoffs, and Connected Workflows with Luke Prescott · 41 minWhat happens when nearly 25 years of construction technology innovation meets artificial intelligence? Bluebeam is entering a new era, and the possibilities for construction…
- Construction Doesn't Have a Technology Problem with Amir Berman · 42 minConstruction doesn’t necessarily have a technology problem. It has a connection, measurement, and predictability problem. In this episode, guest Amir Berman of Buildots…
- Construction Doesn't Need More Technology. It Needs Better Leadership with Brian Tracy · 43 minIn this episode, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Hood sit down with Brian Tracy, Director of Construction Management at Ausonio Incorporated, to explore a more sustainable approach…
- How a $150K Construction Mistake Led to Hardline with Karly and Alena · 45 minConstruction runs on communication. Superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams make countless decisions through phone calls and conversations every…
- The Construction Industry Doesn't Need More Software; It Needs Better Connections with Yael Hanan · 39 minTrade contractors operate at the center of some of construction’s most complex workflows; estimating, procurement, scheduling, fabrication, field execution, change management…
- Task-Based Robots for Contractors to Solve the Labor Crisis in Construction with Shamoon Siddiqui · 34 minConstruction is facing a growing labor shortage while jobsite safety and productivity remain major challenges. In this episode, host Jeff Sample is joined by Shamoon Siddiqui…
- The Construction Project Mistakes for Builders Destroy Profit by Rushing Work with Melissa Drew · 53 minWhat does it take to launch and grow a successful commercial construction company in today's market? In this episode, host Jeff Sample invites Melissa Drew to share her journey…
- AI Engineering Tools for MEP Engineers to Multiply Output 10x Using Endra with Niklas Lindgren · 41 minWhat does it take to transform MEP engineering with generative AI? In this episode, host Jeff Sample sits down with Niklas Lindgren to explore how Endra is building a new…
- Construction Projects Fall Apart from Complexity, Causing Delays, Errors & Rework with Lubomir Bordev · 38 minThe construction industry is facing an unprecedented wave of complexity. Mega-projects, data center expansions, labor shortages, and increasingly interconnected project teams are…
- The Change Order Chaos for Construction Leaders to Reduce Cost Blind Spots with Cameron Page · 48 minIn this episode, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Cameron Page, Founder and CEO of Clearstory, to discuss one of construction's most misunderstood and critical…
- The Business Problems Founders Keep Repeating by Fixing Symptoms Instead of Systems with Bryan Guess · 49 minIn this episode, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Bryan Guess to explore one of the most overlooked challenges in construction, technology, and business…
- AI in Construction Is Making Decisions Without Human Control and Breaking Data with Colin Whitlatch · 49 minIn this episode, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood look into the evolving role of AI in construction technology with Colin Whitlatch, CTO of Kahua. Colin discusses how Kahua's…
- How Contract Documents Cause Construction Problems and Build a Zero Disputes System with Josh Levy · 45 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, we hear from Josh Levy, CEO of Document Crunch, as he shares the journey of his company's growth and transformation. From the early days of…
- The Labour Shortage for Contractors to Achieve 10x Productivity using Robotics with Alex Schickling · 39 minIn this episode, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood talk with Alex Schickling about how DeWalt is transforming the construction industry by using robotics to address major…
- The Construction Industry Bottleneck Blocking Global Innovation Despite AI and New Technology · 36 minIn this episode, host Jeff Sample sits down with three leading experts in the construction and insurance sectors: Cutler Knupp from The Haskell Company, Damon Ranieri from AXA…
- The Builders Are Stuck in Admin Work, & It Is Killing Construction Productivity with Jennifer Hohman · 42 minIn this episode, host Jeff Sample sits down with Jennifer Hohman, Chief Information and Technology Officer at Baker Construction, for a practical conversation on how technology…
- AI Is Destroying Real Learning in Construction with Rob Sloyer · 44 minIn this episode, hosts Nathan Wood and Jeff Sample sit down with Rob Sloyer, Vice President of Innovation & Strategic Services at Kast Construction, for an insightful…
- The Construction Safety for Project Leaders to Save Lives and Prevent Tragedies with Jasper Calcara · 37 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample explores the “Wild Wild West” of construction engineering with Jasper Calcara of D.H. Charles Engineering. From Olympic…
- AI in Construction for Business Leaders to Fix Broken Processes & Avoid Deskilling - Jonathan Marsh · 37 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample is joined by Jonathan Marsh and Travis Voss. They discuss the latest trends in construction technology, including the…
- How Construction Companies Fail While Profitable and Accounting Strategy to Survive with Bryce Wisan · 29 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, the conversation moves into one of the least flashy but most critical areas of construction: accounting. host Jeff Sample is joined by…
- AI Failures in Construction for Business Leaders to Fix Workflow Gaps with Connor and Hugh · 45 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample looks into the real-world application of AI in construction with industry leaders from Quantum Rise. While AI is generating…
- The Trade Contractors Are Leading the AI Revolution in Construction with Colin Piper · 42 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample sits down with Colin Piper to discuss the rapid adoption of AI in the construction industry. They explore Build Ops’ latest…
- What 2025 Really Taught Construction About AI Prefab and Data with The Crew · 51 minIn this special year-end episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample gathers the crew Jonathan Marsh, Travis Voss, and Nathan Wood. Together, they reflect on the events…
- The Ignoring Industry Experts in Construction Tech Costs Founders Adoption with Usman Shuja · 39 minDisclaimer: This episode is a rerun of a previously aired conversation, but the insights on AI and technology’s role in construction remain timely and incredibly relevant. In…
- AI and Leadership Are Transforming the Construction Industry with Tooey Courtemanche · 50 minDisclaimer: This episode is a rerun of a previously aired conversation, but the insights remain as relevant and powerful as ever. Enjoy this timeless discussion on the evolution…
- Top Holiday Tech Gifts for Construction Pros to Stay Healthy and Energized with The Construction Dorks · 38 minIn this holiday special of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample returns with the construction dorks for a hosts-only episode to share their favorite tech and wellness gift ideas…
- The Silos Breaking in Construction for Superintendents to Align Planning and VDC with Ross Helleberg · 46 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample sits down with industry experts Ross Helleberg and Alex Belkofer from McCarthy Building Company. They discuss how their…
- What Feeding 1500 Workers Taught Construction Leaders About Efficiency with Scott Kaplan · 41 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, the hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood are joined by Scott Kaplan of Jerry's Kitchen, a mobile catering service that specializes in feeding…
- FREETO: Building a Career Toward CTO in Construction with Jen Clark · 43 minIn this special re-release of The ConTech Crew Podcast, we're revisiting a powerful crossover episode from FreeTo CTO series, where hosts Jeff Sample and Trent Leinenbach are…
- The Future of Construction Scheduling for GCs to Improve with AI using Planera - Nitin Bhandari · 39 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, the hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Nitin Bhandari, Co-founder of Planera, to discuss the transformative impact of technology…
- How Field Robotics Are Protecting Workers & Solving Deadly Risks in Construction with Tyler Williams · 40 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, the hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood chat with Tyler Williams from DPR Construction. He returns to discuss the latest advancements in…
- How Contractors Fix Preconstruction Chaos to Replace Excel and Boost Margins with Don Tiefenbrunn · 35 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, the host Jeff Sample talks with Don Tiefenbrunn and Steve Botz from RMOne about why current ERPs overlook pre-construction needs and how…
- How MEP Firms Stay 40 Percent Inefficient Without SOPs or Value Mapping with Thomas & Shaabini · 40 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, the host Jeff Sample sits down with Thomas Santos and Shaabini Alford to explore the ongoing challenges and opportunities within construction…
- How the Agent Builder Empowers Construction Teams to Codify Processes with Tooey Courtemanche · 37 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, the host Jeff Sample sits down with Tooey Courtemanche from Procore to discuss exciting innovations in the construction industry…
- The Industrial Shift in Construction for Contractors to Survive and Scale with Jonathan Marsh · 44 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, the host Jeff Sample talks with Jonathan Marsh to reflect on their recent experiences at the 2025 MCAA Fabrication Conference. They discuss…
- The Procurement Software for Contractors to Solve Real Pain & Scale into Acquisition with Or Lakritz · 42 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, the hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood chat with Or Lakritz. Or shares the journey of StructShare, from its inception to its recent…
- How Predictive Analytics Stops Budget Overruns from Broken Schedules in Construction - Michael Pink · 41 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample interviews Michael Pink, CEO of SmartPM, to discuss the importance of time management in construction projects. Michael, a…
- The Digital Marketplace for Prefab Construction to reduce risk & raise margins with Britton Langdon · 38 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, the hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood discuss the challenges and opportunities in prefabrication (prefab) in the construction industry. They…
- How Construction Pros Are Solving Tech Problems Live & Unlocking AI in Bluebeam with Michael & Jason · 32 minThis episode of The ConTech Crew is a special crossover with Morning Coffee Review (MCR), bringing together two influential voices in construction tech. Host Jeff Sample sits…
- How TAB Technicians Save Lives and Improve Air Quality in Schools and Hospitals with Matthew Cole · 36 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample is joined by Travis Voss and Matthew Cole from Wings Testing and Balancing Co., Inc. to discuss the world of Testing…
- Modernising Fabrication and ERP Systems with Low-Code Tools for Construction Leaders with Jen Clark · 43 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew Podcast, part of a crossover with FreeTo CTO series, hosts Jeff Sample and Trent Leinenbach sit down with Jen Clark, Project Integration…
- Private Equity in Construction for Builders to Navigate the Fallout from Autodesk’s $25B Deal · 41 minThe second half of this episode continues the crew Jonathan Marsh, CEO of Steel Toe Consulting and a technology strategist, Nathan Wood, Founder & Chief Enabling Officer At…
- The Real Impact of AI in Construction for Leaders to Tackle Broken Processes and Data Centre Demands · 38 minIn this special roundtable episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample is joined by Jonathan Marsh, CEO of SteelToe Consulting and a technology strategist, Nathan Wood, Founder &…
- Digital Twin Software for Facility Managers to Fix BIM Handover & Predict Failures — Jacob D’Albora · 39 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations at VIATechnik, to talk about their newest…
- The Construction Tech for Architects to Enable Real-Time Rebuilds & Save Millions - Benjamin Urban · 46 minIn this episode, Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Benjamin Urban, the CEO of DIRTT, to explore how their innovative approach to off-site construction is pushing the…
- The Construction Tech Disconnect for AEC Leaders to Build Tools Field Teams Use with Tyler Campbell · 55 minIn this high-energy episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood welcome Tyler Campbell, Founder of FieldProof and host of the Construction Brothers podcast. From…
- How Construction Pros Can Fight Code Copyright to Unlock Innovation and Access with Scott Reynolds · 47 minIn this special episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample is joined by Scott Reynolds, CEO and Co-Founder of UpCodes, and co-host Nathan Wood to unpack the evolving debate around…
- The Manual QA/QC Problems for Data Centre Contractors to Solve with Bluetooth Tools – Jon Chesser · 32 minIn this episode, Jeff Sample sits down with Jon Chesser, Chief Growth Officer at Cumulus, to explore how connected tools are transforming construction QA/QC particularly in the…
- How BIM Mandates and Cloud Tools are Revolutionizing Construction Efficiency with Dave and Tore · 40 minIn this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample is joined by Dave McCool, Director of Product of Procore Technologies and Tore Hovland, co-founder of Novarender, for a detailed…
- Generative AI in Construction for AEC Professionals to Power the Future of Bluebeam with Usman Shuja · 30 minFrom X-Con to Unbound, a new era for Bluebeam is taking shape ushering in innovation, AI transformation, and a deeper connection with the AEC community. In this episode, Jeff…
