Episode 28 – Ryan Alexiou – Why Construction Change Needs a Human Fix

“You can have the right tools, but if no one knows why they’re using them, they’ll always go back to what they know.” – Ryan AlexiouIn this episode of Building Stories – The Podcast, powered by Deep Space, we’re joined by Ryan Alexiou, co-founder of Olympus Insights, to talk about the missing link in construction transformation: people.Ryan shares his journey from hands-on residential builds to launching Olympus Insights, a consultancy that helps construction companies implement practical, people-first change.We explore:Why technology fails when it’s layered over broken processesThe reality of cultural resistance on-siteHow to build accountability into project teamsWhy leadership has to model the behaviours they expectWhat real change looks like at the day-to-day levelThis episode is a must-listen for leaders who want to drive lasting change—not just introduce new tools.🧭 Key Sections:Ryan’s Early Days in Residential – 02:41Why Olympus Insights Was Born – 05:32Culture, Communication and Accountability – 09:45What’s Going Wrong with Tech Adoption – 14:18Making Change Stick on Real Projects – 20:54Advice for Builders Trying to Level Up – 29:20Quick Fire Round – 35:04Building Stories is powered by Deep Space – Mission Critical Construction AI.

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