“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.
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