In this episode of The ConTech Crew, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood are joined by Hammad Chaudhry, Vice President of Market Development and Partnerships at Timescapes, to discuss the latest developments in construction technology, including the impact of tariff fears, economic interdependence in North America, and the evolving role of AI in construction. The conversation gets into global political and economic trends and their influence on the construction industry, while also highlighting how technology can help find these changes.
Key Takeaways:
- How tariff speculation is already driving construction material costs higher.
- The economic interdependence of the U.S. and Canada and its implications for construction.
- The role of politics in shaping the future of business and innovation.
- AI and automation: The rise of AI-driven workflows and their impact on the industry.
- Why construction firms must adapt to technological advancements for long-term success.
Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:
[01:08] – Tariff fears and the biggest construction cost jump in two years.
[06:50] – The role of technology in government and its inefficiencies.
[12:55] – Government restructuring and its potential effects on tech regulation.
[21:18] – AI and automation: The rise of AI-driven workflows and their impact.
[27:24] – How companies should prepare for AI-driven transformations in the industry.
[30:00] – Closing thoughts.
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- Timescapes(LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/timescapes/
- Timescapes(Website): https://www.timescapes.co/
- Timescapes(Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRsWndvE3n68hMTCVXApW-A
- LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hammad-chaudhry-a4957365/
- Twitter: https://x.com/hammadachaudhry
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