
The Off Site Podcast
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Ep 8E8: What's really going on with Sustainability & AI in Construction
EIn this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss the Future of Construction Event in Melbourne. Sustainability is a hot topic in construction, but what is actually being done to make the industry greener in practice, and where is the representation? Do vendors need to step up to help the transition to sustainable construction?Why aren't contractors adopting AI? Scepticism around the quality of data that would fuel AI, the reputational risk to lead the charge on introducing AI-powered processes, and effort:value cost are all playing a role.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin
Ep 7E7: Rebar Robots & Reality Capture in Construction
In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss whether introducing robots to tying rebar and steel fixing could make it safer while also making it more efficient. They also cover Asite's acquisition of 3D Repo, chatting about if this will help them take on the Oracles of the document management world.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin
Ep 6E6: Four newly funded contech startups
In this episode Carlos & Jason discuss four construction tech startups that have recently received some serious funding - as well as the risks of trying to build a software that 'does it all' for construction projects.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin
Ep 5E5: Is generative AI good for scheduling?
In this episode Carlos & Jason chat all things AI in construction, and where the potential is to really add value and save time. They also revisit how software is purchased across large projects, and how this is reminiscent of franchises.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin
Ep 4E4: Trains too big for the station?
In this episode Carlos & Jason chat about the Spanish Transport Secretary's blunder earlier in the year, and how issues are unavoidable when systems used in construction don't 'talk to each other'.They also debate whether software or hardware is more challenging to develop in construction, and what the big players like Autodesk & Procore are doing right.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin
Ep 2E2: Building wind farms vs nuclear
EIn this episode Carlos & Jason chat all about wind farms, Hinkley point C, and the metaverse. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin
Ep 3E3: How construction projects buy tech
In this episode Carlos & Jason chat about how technology is actually purchased in construction, and who holds the power. They also dive into the best way to structure construction data, whether that's location, time or something else entirely.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin
Ep 1E1: How are underwater tunnels built?
In this episode Carlos & Jason chat through how teams go about sinking tunnels, playing underwater football and the tech needed to remove busywork in construction.Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin