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• Generative AI in Construction for AEC Professionals to Power the Future of Bluebeam with Usman Shuja

  From X-Con to Unbound, a new era for Bluebeam is taking shape ushering in innovation, AI transformation, and a deeper connection with the AEC community. In this episode, Jeff Sample is joined by Usman Shuja, CEO of Bluebeam, to unpack the evolution of the company and its commitment to putting users at the center of everything. They explore how Unbound isn’t just a revived conference, it's a strategic milestone that reflects Bluebeam’s next chapter of growth, collaboration, and community-driven innovation.Usman discusses how Bluebeam is embracing generative AI to automate tedious workflows, empower field teams, and enhance productivity. He also offers a glimpse into Unbound’s exciting speaker lineup, including innovation leaders from Disney, CBRE, and even Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Whether you're a long-time Bluebeam user, a construction tech enthusiast, or new to the scene, this conversation sets the stage for where the industry and Bluebeam is headed.Key Learnings Unbound is the evolution of X-Con, merging tradition with future vision.Bluebeam is positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven construction solutions.Generative AI will eliminate tedious tasks like QA/QC comparisons.GoCanvas integration brings field power directly into Bluebeam workflows.Keynote speakers from Disney to CBRE will provide real-world innovation insights.Unbound is a celebration of the users and the unsung heroes in AEC.Timestamps[00:00] - Introduction- Unbound announced: Bluebeam relaunches its user conference [01:00] - Introduction of Usman Shuja[03:22] - The road from X-Con to Unbound: COVID impact and vision ahead[06:40] - Why generative AI is Bluebeam’s next wave[11:25] - Unbound speaker highlights from: Disney, CBRE, Silicon valley, Nemetschek[19:56] - Startups and future tech: what attendees will experience[22:56] - Why anyone in AEC should attend Unbound[27:49] - Usman’s personal excitement: Celebrating the users and launching Chapter 3[29:46] - Closing thoughts and where to learn moreFollow the Guest & Company:Guest (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/usmanshuja/ Website: https://www.bluebeam.com/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebeam-software/ Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/bluebeam/ Twitter (Company): https://x.com/bluebeam Youtube (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@bluebeaminc Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/bluebeam_inc/#  Follow The ConTech Crew:Website: https://thecontechcrew.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew Twitter: https://x.com/TheConTechCrew 

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• The Voice AI App for Contractors to Fix Daily Logs and Avoid $15M Disputes with Peter Lasensky

  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 line.Peter gets into the power of real-time documentation, why adjectives don’t belong in daily reports, and how AI and multilingual support are shaping the future of construction communication. From solving disputes before they start to connecting teams with smart collaboration tools, this episode is packed with insights for anyone building in today’s high-risk, high-stakes environment.Key LearningsReal-time voice documentation can help contractors avoid litigation and get paid faster.Removing opinions and adjectives from reports makes them stronger in legal disputes.Documentation tools must match the UX standards of modern apps to drive adoption.Multilingual support with automated transcription and translation builds trust and clarity.AI can now help teams spot leading risk indicators before projects go off track.Smart collaboration tools connect GCs and subs without compromising transparency.Timestamps:[00:00] - Introduction [01:12] - Official intro and guest welcome[02:36] - Peter’s background[06:58] - Turner Construction drywall dispute: documentation wins cases[11:47] - Launching Command Post: a modern take on field documentation[22:44] - Rapid voice and photo capture for busy job sites[21:10] - Best practices: remove opinions, focus on facts in report[26:34] - Training the field: why daily reports matter and how to make them easier[31:06] - Smart collaboration and subcontractor transparency[34:07] - Project newsfeeds bring field progress to the office[36:07] - Final remarksFollow the Guest & Company:Guest (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterlasensky/ Website: https://www.commandpost.aiLinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocommandpost/ Youtube (Company): https://www.youtube.com/@command-post Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/commandtechnologies/?hl=en Follow The ConTech Crew:Website: https://thecontechcrew.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew Twitter: https://x.com/TheConTechCrew 

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• AI Safety Signals for Contractors to Prevent $4M Claims and Impress Owners with Josh Kanner

  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 from years in the field, how startups scale in construction, and the tech adoption hurdles that continue to challenge the sector.From predictions on AI’s impact to the critical importance of understanding what happens on the jobsite, this episode is packed with insightful, future-facing perspectives. Whether you’re a contractor, a tech provider, or somewhere in between, the episode offers value on navigating construction’s digital transformation while staying grounded in real-world execution.Key TakeawaysAI adds value through visibility, not replacement.Jobsite photos and payroll data offer predictive safety signals.Vinny, the AI assistant, helps reduce incident rates and costs.Owners are demanding better data for long-term asset useStartups must focus on solving real problems, not chasing hype.Operationalizing data is where transformation really happens.Timestamps[00:00] - Intro and guest introductions[03:30] - Background of Josh. [08:40] - Vinny the AI and early wins in safety data[12:16] - Scaling a construction tech startup the hard way[22:06] - How AI is integrated across project scheduling and safety[23:25] - Real-world ROI: Bolt, Suffolk, and Severn Trent case studies[32:54] - Getting actionable data from photos, payroll & more[37:20] - Challenges through which contractors can learn. [44:33] - Final thoughts on collaboration and the future of construction dataFollow the Guest:Guest (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkanner/ Website: https://www.oracle.com/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/oracle/ Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/Oracle/ Youtube (Company): https://www.youtube.com/oracle/ Twitter (Company): https://x.com/oracle Follow the Co-Host:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/conappguru/ Follow The ConTech Crew:Website: https://thecontechcrew.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew Twitter: https://x.com/TheConTechCrew 

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• How Startup Founders Avoid Scaling Failures & Gain Revenue Clarity Using TigerEye with Tracy Young

  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 successful ConTech startups of its time.Now with TigerEye, Tracy is tackling an entirely different challenge giving go-to-market teams access to immediate, trustworthy, and actionable data. This conversation unpacks the lessons learned at PlanGrid, the importance of knowing your customer, and the shift from tech-for-tech's-sake to solving real, felt problems. With plenty of laughs and hard-earned wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for founders, builders, and innovators alike.Key Learnings:Innovation starts with solving a real-world problem, not chasing tech trends.Building a product users love means obsessing over simplicity and functionality.Field-first doesn't scale if leadership doesn’t get the data it needs.You can’t make good business bets without clean, accessible data.Predictive AI is only as strong as your data hygiene and leadership.A postmortem mindset can lead to your most valuable business breakthroughs.Timestamps:[00:00] - Intro of the episode.[02:20] - Tracy's early days and Background[04:11] - The physical burden of blueprints and early tech solutions[08:10] - What venture capital taught Tracy and why she left it[10:58] - Starting TigerEye and solving for data paralysis[13:48] - Core features of TigerEye and who it's built for[19:39] - Real stories of data guiding better business decisions[27:07] - Why you can only make 1-3 big bets a year[29:48] - Making tech easy to buy and use[37:55] - The DNA of PlanGrid lives on in TigerEye[48:38] - Snapshotting behavior and building predictive models[54:16] - Closing thoughts and thank yousFollow the Guest:Guest (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-young-0a17441/ Website: https://www.tigereye.com/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/tigereye/ Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/tigereyelabs Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/tigereyelabs Twitter (Company): https://x.com/tigereyelabs Email: [email protected] Follow the Co-Host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanaec/ Follow The ConTech Crew:Website: https://thecontechcrew.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew Twitter: https://x.com/TheConTechCrew 

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• Attracting Diverse Talent & Solving the Labor Shortage with Tech advancements and AI in Construction – Artem Kuchukov & Tannis Liviniuk

  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 environments. Tannis shares a standout example of a Berlin-based company leveraging automation to support remote work and family-friendly scheduling, emphasizing the need for modernization to attract a new, tech-fluent workforce.The episode also gets into the resilience of contech funding, with $194M recently raised across six startups despite a tough economic climate. Jeff and Artem compare today’s tech demands to consumer expectations drawing parallels with services like DoorDash and underscore the importance of data, GIS, and predictive logistics in enabling smarter, safer, and faster job site operations. From startup strategies to on-site innovation, this discussion paints a vivid picture of a rapidly evolving construction future.Key LearningsAutomation and robotics are opening doors for women and caregivers to enter and thrive in construction.The next generation of workers expects digital tools, not paper and pens on job sites.Startup funding is still flowing, with a shift toward practical solutions like HR and payroll.Modern job sites must match consumer-level expectations for speed, flexibility, and convenience.GIS and spatial tracking are critical for optimizing safety, material movement, and logistics.Strong infrastructure for AI and robotics will power the next wave of construction innovation.Timestamps[00:44] - Tannis on women in construction and Berlin-based robotic cable-laying company[06:57] - Work smarter, not harder; tech makes the industry cooler for young professionals[08:33] - Tech expectations of the next generation entering the trades[12:02] - Individual startups (BuildOps, Stratus, Lumber, Augmenta, Kaya AI, Triad)[14:40] - Surviving vs. building real businesses in today’s funding climate[18:19] - DoorDash analogy: consumer expectations shaping construction logistics[24:05] - Material logistics: DoorDash-style expectations for tools and components[29:04] - GIS and spatial awareness needed for smarter on-site decisions[31:51] - High-angle rescue example: real use case for personnel tracking[35:06] - Closing remarksFollow the Guest:Guest (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/artem-kuchukov/?originalSubdomain=de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artem.kuchukov Website: https://www.kewazo.com/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/kewazo/ Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/kewazo/ Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/kewazorobotics/?hl=en Twitter (Company): https://x.com/KewazoRobotics Follow the Host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannisliviniuk/Follow The ConTech Crew:Website: https://thecontechcrew.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew Twitter: https://x.com/TheConTechCrew 

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