Construction Conversations
Episodes
Ep. 29 - Precon in the Age of AI: What Actually Matters Now with Patrick Murphy and Jeremy Crumley
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Stephen Poppe hosts Patrick Murphy and Jeremy Crumley to discuss the evolving landscape of pre-construction in the construction ...
Ep. 28 – Surviving the Next 5 Years: What Young PMs Must Know About AI with Dr. Sarah Buchner
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Sarah Buchner, CEO of Trunk Tools, shares her journey from a blue-collar worker on a farm to leading a tech startup in ...
Ep. 27 – Leadership at Hyperscale: Why Culture Beats Process in Today's Data Centers with Tim Straub
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim Straub, Senior Technical Program Manager at Google, discusses his transition from general contractor to owner-side leadership, ho...
Ep. 26 – Empathy Is a Strategy: What 30 Years in Construction Tech Taught Al Ricci About Leadership
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stephen sits down with Al Ricci, Global Director of Customer Success at Oracle, for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Cana...
Ep. 25 - Field First, Tech Second: How BIM Became McCarthy’s Digital Backbone with Alex Belkofer
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Belkafor shares his journey from project engineer to leading digital strategy at McCarthy, explaining how a field-first approach to BIM and VDC d...
Ep. 24 – Beyond Recordables: Highwire’s David Tibbetts on SIFs, Culture & Collaboration
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, David Tibbetts, Chief Safety Officer at Highwire, shares insights on the evolving landscape of safety in the construction indus...
Ep. 23 - The $405M Bet: Field AI’s Plan to Robotize Construction with Stuart Maggs
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Maggs, Director of Commercial Product of Field AI and former architect discusses their $405 million raise, his path from architecture to roboti...
Ep. 22 – Senior PM – Tech Saturation, Jobsite Culture & Hard-Won Advice with John Riggs
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Project Manager John Riggs (Suffolk) shares his journey from plant genetics and political science to leading complex construction projects. He ...
Ep. 21 - Mentorship & Leadership in Construction: Insights from Industry Veterans
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Construction Conversations. In this episode, we discuss the crucial role of mentorship and coaching in the construction industry with ...
Ep. 20 - Raise Robotics - Iteration, Integration & Innovation on the Edge of Slab
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of Construction Conversations, where we dive into the story of Raise Robotics, a trailblazer in the field of construction auto...
Ep. 19 - Founder, Projexion - Data, Risk & Defining Project Success with Joe Wilson
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Construction Conversations, we chat with Joe Wilson of Projexion, diving into the data challenges within the construction industry....
Ep 18 – Construction Yeti – If You Want to Train the Next Gen, Build Better Content with Matt Graves
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in an insightful episode of "Construction Conversations" as we sit down with Matt Graves, popularly known as the Construction Yeti, to explore...
Ep 17 - Marketing Manager - If You Want Adoption, Start with a Story the Field Believes with Jackie Guilbault
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jackie Guilbault, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Document Crunch shares her unique journey into the construction tech industry...
Ep 16 - Director - Breaking BIM Silos & Building with Purpose with Brian Skripac
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we discuss with Brian Skripac the evolution of BIM and VDC within the construction industry. Brian shares his journey from archi...
Ep 15 - CEO - Elevating the Craft of Planning in Construction with Nitin Bhandari
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Nitin Bhandari, CEO of Planera shares his journey into the construction tech industry, discussing the challenges and opportuniti...
Ep 14 - CEO - The Future of Steel Design & Entrepreneurial Grit with Jef Sharp
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in a captivating conversation with Jeff Sharp, the CEO and co-founder of Qnect, as he shares his unique entrepreneurial journey that started a...
Ep 13 - Technology Leader - Leading Without Titles: DPR’s Foundation for Innovation with Hannu Lindberg
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a captivating episode of Construction Conversations as we delve into the remarkable career of Hannu Lindbergh, the maestro of construction...
Ep. 12 - Managing Partner - The VC Playbook for Construction Innovation with Aaron Toppston
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Stephen Poppe, Lars Herman, and Aaron Toppston discuss the evolving landscape of venture capital in the construction industry, t...
Ep. 11 - Sr. Superintendent - The Reality of Tech Adoption in Construction with Chris Masse
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of 'Construction Conversations,' hosts Stephen and Lars sit down Chris Massey, Senior Superintendent from Ellis Don, to explo...
Ep. 10 - VP of Partnerships - Rethinking the GC Model with Hammad Chaudhry
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Construction Conversations, hosts Stephen and Lars Herman are joined by Hamad Chaudhry, a seasoned expert in construction innovatio...
Ep. 09 - BIM Director - Exploring the Global State of BIM with Ralph Montague
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Ralph Montague, director at ArcDocs and co-founder of the BIM Coordinator Summit, for an insightf...
Ep.08 - CEO - Transforming Construction with Data-Driven Scheduling: SmartPM's Vision for the Future with Michael Pink
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, join us as we sit down with Michael Pink, founder of SmartPM, to explore his unique journey from celebrating Thanksgiving in...
Ep. 07 - Executive - Insights and Innovations in Prefabrication with Andrew Rener
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Construction Conversations! In this episode, we are delighted to host Andrew Rener, an executive team member at Architectural Metals and an...
Ep. 06 - Director of Electrical VDC - Navigating Careers and Mental Health in Construction with Chris Wilocki
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Chris Wilocki, Director of Electrical VDC at VIATechnik, to explore the evolving landscape of construction careers and the...
Ep. 05 - General Superintendent - Lessons in Leadership and How to Future Proof Your Career with Mitch MacDonald
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Mitch McDonald, General Superintendent at XL Construction, as he shares his fascinating journey from a third-generat...
Ep. 04 - Founder and CEO - Decentralized Growth and the Foundation Needed to Leverage Technology with Lars Herman
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Stephen as he sits down with Lars Herrmann, a trailblazing founder in the construction industry, known for his candid insights and fearless appro...
Ep. 03 - Sr. VDC Manager - The Future of BIM: Success Stories and Challenges in 2024 with Jack Desloge
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation focuses on the good, bad, and ugly of building digitally in 2024. The guest, Jack Desloge, shares his background and how he ended up ...
Ep. 02 - Director of Innovation - What is and is Not Working About Innovation in Construction with Karl Sorensen
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of Construction Conversations, Karl Sorensen, Director of Innovation at Davis Construction, unpacks the existing challenge...
Ep. 01 - Sr. Superintendent - Is Tech Failing to Improve the Lives of Project Teams with Wes Juergen
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of Construction Conversations with our host, Stephen Poppe. In this insightful discussion, we're joined by Wes Juergens, ...