Ep #41 - How to stop your tech from getting ghosted
Live from the AGC National Convention, this episode of Build Different features Roy Malcom (DPR Construction) and Cheri Hanes (AXA XL) as we unpack why construction tech so often gets ignored – and how to change that. From aligning tools with real jobsite pain points to building buy-in across teams, this convo is packed with practical tips to make your tech actually stick.
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Ep #40 - How to test construction tech without losing your mind (or job)
Bombarded with demos and LinkedIn DMs? Felipe Serrano from Brasfield & Gorrie breaks down his field-tested process for evaluating construction tech without burning out. From vendor intake forms to cross-team buy-in, we unpack how to vet tools, prove ROI, and avoid tech fatigue—especially if you're flying solo without a dedicated R&D team. Real talk from the jobsite to the boardroom.
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Ep #39 - Building the future with less
Construction tech pioneer Joe Williams joins the show to unpack why smaller, leaner teams are better positioned to reshape the industry. From launching Project Atlas to navigating a Bluebeam acquisition, Joe shares hard-earned lessons on product vision, AI, and why unified data beats a bloated tech stack every time. If you’re rethinking how to build smarter with less overhead – this one’s for you.
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Ep #38 - Why the best witness on your jobsite is the camera
Contracts don’t care what you meant—they care what you documented. In this episode, construction attorney Stewart Shurtleff joins the crew to break down the legal risks hiding in your jobsite texts, emails, RFIs, and photos. We dive into where AI helps (and where it hurts), how reality capture is changing disputes, and why casual communication can cost you big.
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Ep #37 - iPads, airspace and one Superintendent’s drive to innovate
Jan Ahner from Alvin H. Butz, Inc. isn’t your typical superintendent. In this episode, we unpack how a boots-on-the-ground builder is driving tech adoption on his own terms — from early drone deployments to site-wide digital workflows. If you think innovation only comes top-down, this conversation will change your mind.
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