How the Agent Builder Empowers Construction Teams to Codify Processes with Tooey Courtemanche
In this episode of The ConTech Crew, the host Jeff Sample sits down with Tooey Courtemanche from Procore to discuss exciting innovations in the construction industry, particularly the role of AI in improving project management and work-life balance. Tooey shares insights into Procore's latest advancements, including AI-driven tools and the integration of structured data. They explore how these developments are empowering field workers, improving efficiency, and setting the stage for a new era in construction technology.Tooey Courtemanche is the founder and CEO of Procore Technologies, a leading construction management software company. Tooey has played a central role in transforming how construction projects are managed by leveraging technology to improve efficiency, safety, and communication. Key TakeawaysThe significance of Procore’s Groundbreak event to showcase innovations and foster collaboration.How Procore is embracing generative AI to automate repetitive tasks while improving project outcomes.A discussion on the importance of structured data for construction management. How AI and technology are shifting traditional project management tasks.Why AI can bridge generational knowledge gaps, preserving expertise from retiring professionals and making it accessible.Timestamps[00:52] - Groundbreak Event & Industry Evolution[02:23] - Procore’s Vision for Empowering Construction Workers[03:42] - AI and the Future of Construction[06:11] - The Role of Data in Construction[07:56] - Agent Builder and Developer Studio[15:58] - The Importance of Process Mapping[19:17] - The Importance of Codifying Business Processes[23:27] - Bridging Knowledge Gaps with AI[27:58] - The Resilience of the Construction Industry[29:55] - Leadership and Vision for Procore’s Future[34:01] - Final Thoughts on Leadership and the IndustryFollow Tooey Courtemanche & CompanyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tooey LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/procore-technologies/ Website: https://www.procore.com/en-sg Twitter: https://x.com/tooeyprocore Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/procore.tech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooeyc/ Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/procoretech/ Follow the Host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/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 Industrial Shift in Construction for Contractors to Survive and Scale with Jonathan Marsh
In this episode of The ConTech Crew, the host Jeff Sample talks with Jonathan Marsh to reflect on their recent experiences at the 2025 MCAA Fabrication Conference. They discuss key takeaways from the event, including industry shifts in prefabrication, innovation in service and maintenance strategies, and the accelerating influence of AI and robotics on construction. With their trademark insight and candor, Jeff and Jonathan paint a dynamic picture of a rapidly evolving construction landscape.Jonathan Marsh is a respected construction technologist and thought leader known for driving digital transformation in the MEP space. He brings practical experience and sharp industry analysis, making him a regular voice on The ConTech Crew. Key TakeawaysWhy more contractors are sending new people to MCAA Fab and what that means for industry engagement.How Binsky and other innovators are pushing prefab practices closer to manufacturing standards.The role of innovation hubs like Conovate and Duggan Innovative Solutions in enabling transformation.The impact of AI and robotics in fabrication and how digital dexterity is progressing.Why the future of construction lies in choosing your lane, whether it's manufacturing, installation, or service, and owning it.Timestamps[00:00] - Episode Introduction[02:08] - Polling the Room: Data from the Fab Floor[03:52] - Innovation in Action: Binsky's Prefab Strategy[05:55] - Key Takeaways From The Event[07:57] - Disparities in Market Demand & the Labor Crisis[13:06] - Remote Work, AI, and Post-COVID Collaboration Shifts[17:12] - Adapting to Market Changes: Maintenance as a Growth Area[22:59] - Technology Consulting & Monetizing Innovation[28:33] - News Segment: Modular LNG Refineries & Robotics[37:29] - Leadership Shift: Procore Names New CEOFollow Jonathan Marsh & CompanyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdmsteeltoe LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/steel-toe-consulting-llc/ Website: https://www.steeltoeconsulting.com/ Follow the Host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/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 Procurement Software for Contractors to Solve Real Pain & Scale into Acquisition with Or Lakritz
In this episode of The ConTech Crew, the hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood chat with Or Lakritz. Or shares the journey of StructShare, from its inception to its recent acquisition by Trimble. They discuss how this acquisition is reshaping procurement in the construction industry, the role of AI in construction technology, and how contractors and founders can innovate and solve real problems within the industry.Or Lakritz is the Co-founder of StructShare, a digital procurement platform built to solve procurement inefficiencies for contractors. Or has recently moved to Boulder, Colorado, after StructShare was acquired by Trimble. In this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey, the reasons behind the acquisition, and how Trimble’s platform is evolving to connect the digital and physical world in construction.Key TakeawaysHow StructShare streamlines procurement processes through digital solutions.Insights on why StructShare was acquired by Trimble and what it means for the company's future.How the construction tech landscape is shifting, with large players like Trimble, Procore, and Autodesk dominating.The evolution of procurement technology and how AI is enabling companies to solve complex problems.How contractors can begin to digitize simple workflows to improve efficiency.The importance of focusing on specific problems in the early stages of a startup.Timestamps[00:00] - Episode Introduction[00:38] - Guest Introduction[02:29] - Brief Background about Or’s Journey[04:15] - Structshare’s Acquisition By Trimble[05:02] - The Reasons Behind Choosing Trimble[06:05] - The Debate About Market Strategies In A Saturated Industry.[11:58] - AI And Market Shifts[16:06] - Changing The Procurement Process[19:35] - Core Transformational Steps Needed for the Future[27:50] - What’s Next at Trimble[31:52] - Advice For Contractors And Founders[40:31] - Final ThoughtsFollow the Guest & The Company:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlakritz/LinkedIn (Trimble): https://www.linkedin.com/company/trimble/LinkedIn (StructShare): https://www.linkedin.com/company/structshare/Website (Trimble): https://www.trimble.com/enFacebook (Trimble): https://www.facebook.com/TrimbleCorporate/Facebook (StructShare): https://www.facebook.com/StructShare/Twitter (Trimble): https://x.com/TrimbleCorpNewsInstagram (Trimble): https://www.instagram.com/trimble_official/#Follow the Host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/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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How Predictive Analytics Stops Budget Overruns from Broken Schedules in Construction - Michael Pink
In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample interviews Michael Pink, CEO of SmartPM, to discuss the importance of time management in construction projects. Michael, a seasoned professional in construction technology, shares his journey from consulting to creating SmartPM, a platform that helps businesses manage risk, stay on schedule, and make better-informed decisions. The conversation covers everything from the challenges of data integrity in construction to how predictive analytics can transform project management.Michael Pink is the CEO of SmartPM, a platform that uses predictive analytics to help construction companies optimize their project schedules and manage risk. He started his career in consulting, focusing on dispute resolution and project controls, which eventually led him to create SmartPM in 2019 to address the inefficiencies in construction scheduling.Key TakeawaysMichael’s transition from consulting to launching SmartPMThe role of time in construction and its impact on project costMoving from reactive to proactive risk management using real-time dataHow SmartPM automates schedule analysis and predictive analyticsThe importance of AI in improving construction project outcomesThe need for collaboration and feedback in construction techMichael’s upcoming session at the Unbound conferenceTimestamps[00:00] - Introduction and pre-show setup[02:52] - Michael reflects on his career and launching SmartPM[03:44] - Michael shares the problem he encountered with Consulting[05:53] - The role of time in construction and how delays impact project cost[09:20] - Shifting from reactive to proactive risk management using real-time data[14:55] - The capabilities of SmartPM in automating schedule analysis and predictive analytics[17:50] - The importance of data integrity and the challenges of overoptimism bias[25:16] - Using AI to correct historical schedule data and predict future outcomes[33:09] - Michael talks about his participation in the Unbound conference and upcoming events[39:27] - Episode conclusion and sign-offFollow the Guest & The Company:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mapink/LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartpmtech/Website (Company): https://smartpm.com/Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/SmartPMTechTwitter (Company): https://x.com/SmartPMTechFollow the Host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/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 Digital Marketplace for Prefab Construction to reduce risk & raise margins with Britton Langdon
In this episode of The ConTech Crew, the hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood discuss the challenges and opportunities in prefabrication (prefab) in the construction industry. They explore how constraints in labor, logistics, and scalability can be overcome through a smarter, more distributed approach. The focus is on leveraging marketplaces and data to unlock unused capacity in fabrication shops and redefine collaboration in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) trades.Britton Langdon, founder of BuildFactory and a veteran in the construction technology space, returns to the podcast to discuss his latest venture. With prior roles at Snaptrude and M-Suite and roots at Modern Piping and Victaulic, Britton brings a seasoned perspective to the evolving world of construction automation and offsite fabrication. BuildFactory is his response to the demand for a scalable, user-friendly platform that optimizes prefab capacity and marketplace coordination.Key TakeawaysWhy traditional prefab workflows are facing scalability challenges and how marketplaces can solve them.How BuildFactory connects underutilized fab shops with high-demand job sites in real-time.The logistics, risk mitigation, and trust-building mechanisms needed to make marketplace-driven prefab viable.The importance of UX in construction technology and how it impacts adoption and productivity.Lessons from other industries (like Amazon and Airbnb) applied to construction logistics and prefabrication.Timestamps[00:00] – Show Start[01:13] – Introducing Britton Langdon[03:14] – The Journey from Snaptrude to BuildFactory[07:49] – What is BuildFactory? A Marketplace for Prefab[12:23] – The Algorithm and Complexity of Matching Projects to Fab Shops[18:56] – Risk, Contracts, and Accountability in the Marketplace Model[22:55] – Installers vs Fabricators: Embracing Specialization[26:20] – Selling the Vision: Getting to “Top of Mind” Behavior[28:45] – Common Resistance and Concerns[36:51] – Wrap-Up and Where to Learn MoreFollow the Guest & The Company:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britton-langdon/LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildfactorymarketplace/Website (Company): https://buildfactory.io/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britton.langdonTwitter: https://x.com/brittonlangdonFollow the Host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/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
The Future is Built! Learn more at: https://thecontechcrew.com/Welcome to The ConTechCrew, hosted by Jeff Sample!Here, we discuss innovation and all things construction tech, including hardware, software, devices, apps, and the strategies for applying them to construction projects.Tune in each week to get your latest construction tech news update.Follow us on social media and join the conversation: @TheConTechCrew
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