Episode 28 – Ryan Alexiou – Why Construction Change Needs a Human Fix

“You can have the right tools, but if no one knows why they’re using them, they’ll always go back to what they know.” – Ryan Alexiou

In this episode of Building Stories – The Podcast, powered by Deep Space, we’re joined by Ryan Alexiou, co-founder of Olympus Insights, to talk about the missing link in construction transformation: people.

Ryan shares his journey from hands-on residential builds to launching Olympus Insights, a consultancy that helps construction companies implement practical, people-first change.

We explore:

• Why technology fails when it’s layered over broken processes
• The reality of cultural resistance on-site
• How to build accountability into project teams
• Why leadership has to model the behaviours they expect
• What real change looks like at the day-to-day level

This episode is a must-listen for leaders who want to drive lasting change—not just introduce new tools.

🧭 Key Sections:

• Ryan’s Early Days in Residential – 02:41
• Why Olympus Insights Was Born – 05:32
• Culture, Communication and Accountability – 09:45
• What’s Going Wrong with Tech Adoption – 14:18
• Making Change Stick on Real Projects – 20:54
• Advice for Builders Trying to Level Up – 29:20
• Quick Fire Round – 35:04

Building Stories is powered by Deep Space – Mission Critical Construction AI.