The ConTechCrew

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample sits down with Peter Lasensky, founder of Command Post and the original creator of NoteVault, to talk about revolutionizing documentation in construction. With decades of firsthand experience as a contractor and tech innovator, Peter shares how a tough legal lesson inspired him to create a voice-to-text solution that’s changing how field teams protect their projects and their bottom ...

In this episode, the ConTech Crew Host Jeff Sample Alongside Co-Host Rob McKinney gets into the evolving world of construction technology with returning guest Josh Kanner, Sr. Director, Product & Strategy, Construction & Engineering Intelligence at Oracle. Together with the crew, they discuss how innovation, AI, and real-time data are transforming the industry from top to bottom. The conversation explores lessons learned fr...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and co-host Nathan Wood sit down with Tracy Young, co-founder of TigerEye and formerly co-founder and CEO of PlanGrid, to explore the journey from building groundbreaking field technology to pioneering modern business intelligence. Tracy reflects on the early struggles of carrying massive blueprint rolls through job sites and how that frustration evolved into one of the most successf...

This episode of Construction Technology News features Artem Kuchukov CEO & Co-Founder of Kewazo joining Jeff Sample and Tannis Liviniuk to explore how emerging tech is reshaping the construction landscape. From increasing women’s participation in the industry to reducing labor strain through automation, the discussion spotlights how robotics, AI, and digital processes can enable more flexible, inclusive, and efficient work envi...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, we're lifting construction to new heights literally with Artem Kuchukov, CEO and co-founder of Kewazo. With a background in civil engineering and a master’s in construction robotics, Artem brings over a decade of experience in transforming how materials move on job sites using robotics and AI. He shares the incredible journey of Kewazo, a company revolutionizing vertical m...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Host Jeff Sample sits down with Mike Mantooth, Director of Capital Projects at Management Controls, Inc. With decades of experience managing high-stakes construction projects, Mike offers a get into the tools, philosophies, and leadership principles that have defined his career. From his early days in the field to leading enterprise-wide initiatives, Mike brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective...

In this special Construction Technology News episode of The ConTech crew Podcast, Jeff Sample is joined by Nathan Wood and Lou Perez, co-founder of Lumber, to unpack a major milestone in the company’s successful $15.5 million Series A funding round. The discussion kicks off with highlights from their celebration in New York, where NASDAQ gave them a literal spotlight in Times Square. With the acquisition of BuilderFAX, a digital cr...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample hosts a special live show from the AGC National Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Joined by Rob McKinney from SALUS, Alex Belkofer from McCarthy, and Benjamin Crosby from Yates Construction, the crew gets into the latest in construction tech, leadership, and digital innovation. The conversation covers everything from robotics and data utilization to mental health and operational technolo...

In this episode host Jeff Sample is joined by Ronen Vengosh SVP industry practices and solutions from Egnyte, to explore how IT and construction tech leaders must align to drive meaningful innovation. They get deep into the challenges and opportunities in the adoption of technology within the construction industry. They dissect why some companies scale tech successfully while others struggle and emphasize the vital role of change m...

In Part 2 of this special edition, Jeff Sample continues the conversation with Travis Voss, Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication at SMACNA and Trent Leinenbach Vice President of Customer Experience at Stratus as they unpack deeper industry-wide challenges and opportunities. The focus shifts to the future of BIM, what it means today, how it's often misused, and whether VDC might be the better path forward.

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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with James Hatfield, CRO at LiveSwitch, to unpack his incredible journey from painting houses to disrupting the tech space with real-time video communication tools. James shares how a financial blind spot in his early service business led him to co-found a fintech startup that soared to a billion-dollar valuation. From humble beginnin...

In this episode of Construction Tech News, host Jeff Sample teams up with two industry leaders to discuss how automation and artificial intelligence are influencing construction workflows.Travis Voss, Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication at SMACNA and Trent Leinenbach, Vice President of Customer Experience at Stratus joined the conversation to explore topics ranging from autonomous forklifts to AI-driven news sourcing.

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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample is joined by Anna Jochim, Director Future Workforce Development  ELECTRI, and Nelson Squires, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Electrical & Electronic Solutions at Wesco, gets into one of the most pressing issues facing the electrical construction industry: workforce development. With the electrical industry rapidly evolving due to increased electrification, d...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and Jonathan Marsh get into the future of construction design automation with Aaron Szymanski and Francesco Iorio from Augmenta.ai. Augmenta.ai is pioneering AI-driven solutions to optimize the design and engineering of construction projects, starting with electrical Raceway systems. Their mission? To automate detailed, constructible designs and revolutionize efficiency in the indust...

In this special announcement episode of The ConTech Crew, we’re excited to sit down with David Lincoln, Senior Vice President at Rosendin Electric, to talk about a major leap forward in construction technology. David gets deep into how Rosendin is leveraging robotics to streamline operations in remote, large-scale projects, reducing material touches, minimizing breakage, and ultimately saving time and labor costs. But this isn'...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and Jacob D'Albora sit down with John Price to discuss the evolution of BIM, CAD, and digital transformation in engineering. John shares his journey from a non-traditional start in drafting and design to leading BIM transformation.

He emphasizes the importance of bridging communication gaps between IT, leadership, and engineers, and how learning to "influence without authority...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample is joined by Nathan Wood and Trevor Baggett from Spring Valley Construction Company to discuss the latest developments in construction technology. They discuss Planera's free scheduling software for universities, the impact of tech adoption in education, and the importance of tech-forward trade schools. Trevor also shares his thoughts on Procore integration in high schools, ...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample and co-host Nathan Wood sit down with Trevor Baggett from Spring Valley Construction Company. Trevor shares his journey from building sheds with his uncle as a kid to becoming a Construction Technology Manager. He discusses how SkillsUSA shaped his career, his transition into teaching, and how he’s driving technology adoption in the construction industry. From Procore implementa...

In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample and co-host Trent Leinenbach welcome Ken Gray, Co-Founder of Dig Robotics and former Chief Innovation Officer at Caterpillar. Ken shares his journey from childhood dreams of working with heavy equipment to leading innovation in the construction and mining industries. The conversation discusses how Dig Robotics is revolutionizing excavation by using AI, machine vision, and automa...