Digital Builder
Episodes
Enter the New Era of Reality Capture
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Digital Builder, host Eric Thomas sits down with Jeevan Kalanithi and Michael Fleischman, co-founders of OpenSpace, to explore how ...
A Closer Look at Design & Make with Autodesk’s Dara Treseder
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Digital Builder, host Eric Thomas sits down with Autodesk Chief Marketing Officer Dara Treseder to unpack the latest insights from ...
What Makes Design-Build Different? A Deep Dive With DBIA
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Design-build is gaining momentum across the construction industry, and for good reason: it delivers projects faster, fosters collaboration, and reduce...
How Firms, Educators, and Tech Are Closing the Construction Skills Gap Together
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The construction industry faces a growing talent shortage—but innovative partnerships are paving the way forward. In this episode of Digital Builder...
Construction Professionals Should Know THIS About Model Context Protocols (MCPs)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work—but until recently, its capabilities were limited by context. Enter Model Context Protocol (...
Why the Future of Preconstruction is Brighter Than Ever
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Preconstruction is evolving faster than ever—and it’s changing what it means to plan and price projects. In this episode of Digital Builder, host ...
From Aspirational to Operational: How Sustainability Is Evolving in Construction
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability in construction has long been a topic of discussion—but the nature of that conversation is changing. In this episode, host Eric Thoma...
AU2025 Recap and A Retrospective on Over 130+ Episodes of Digital Builder
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host Eric Thomas live from Nashville, Tennessee, as he reflects on hosting over 130 episodes of Autodesk's Digital Builder podcast. Eric cove...
The Change Order Revolution: Efficiency, Challenges, and Solutions
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Change orders have long been a necessary evil plaguing every construction project, but they often cause mountains of paperwork, hours of lost producti...
A Straightforward Approach to AEC Data Integrations
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Without a strong data management workflow bolstered by clean data, quick assessment and good decision making can quickly become a game of chance.This ...
Building Community Connections in Construction
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Construction changes lives. It impacts the way we live, the way we interact with our peers, influences our education, and defines our personal relatio...
The Role of Startups in the AEC Industry
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From acquiring enough capital to finding the right customer, AEC startups have a number of obstacles standing in their way, but with an industry-wide ...
Evaluating the Risks of Using AI in Construction
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally published on March 26, 2024.The rise of Gen AI has put organizations in a race to remain competitive. Those who are succes...
Digital Builder Rewind: Construction’s Mental Health Crisis
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on March 5, 2024.Content warning – this episode and description has some heavy conversation topics including a ...
Building a Legacy in Construction
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 28 incredible years with Autodesk, including 6 years as the SVP & General Manager for Autodesk Construction Solutions, Jim Lynch is retiring...
For the Environment's Sake!
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Benjamin Cohen, Principal at James G. Davis Construction, to dive into two key topics: sustainability and the fast-paced world of int...
The Modern Construction Technologist
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a historical preservationist and a construction technologist, what might make Judd Fuoto a walking contradiction could actually be his greatest str...
An Inside Look at DPR’s Hiring & Retention Strategy
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of powerhouse firms, DPR Construction is one of the first that comes to mind, which is why we were thrilled to sit down with Alison Trip...
Celebrating Construction’s Past, Present, and Future at the National Building Museum
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on-site at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. where we sat down with Aileen Fuchs, the museum’s President & Executive Dir...
Evaluating Construction Trends for 2025
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the start of last year, we featured Ariel Castillo, Innovation Director at Miller-Davis Company, and Brad Buckles, VP of Technology and Innovation ...
Prepare for Contract Disputes Before They Happen
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with contract disputes is a common headache for construction firms. They can hold up project schedules, consume a large number of resources to...
Why “People” Should be at the Heart of Every Technology-Driven Leader
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finance is one of those topics that intersects with every single facet of construction—whether it’s tech adoption, labor and training, research, a...
Risk Mitigation Through Project Controls & Scheduling
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Estimating, Scheduling, Budget Management, and Document Controls—these are the Four Pillars of Project Controls, each being a key part of the founda...
The Power of Community in Construction
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode recorded live at AU2024, we are exploring the accessibility and powerful impact of community within construction with three powerhouse...
The Untapped Potential of Automation in Construction
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with David Purdon, Technical Director at NTI Diatec, live at AU2024 to explore how companies are leveraging automation, data, and AI tools...
Navigating Construction's Future: Mentorship and Technology
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The role of mentorship is becoming more important than ever as new technology is taking the AEC industry by storm, while many new workers are starting...
How the Construction Industry Can Support Veterans
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common industries for veterans to transition into when they return to civilian life is construction, and with that comes an opportunit...
How Industrialized Construction is Advancing the AEC Industry
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Industrialized construction brings several benefits to construction, including cost reduction, improving safety, and building at scale. In this ...
Live from AU 2024 on Day 3
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this special episode of the Digital Builder Podcast, recorded live at AU 2024, the Design & Make conference!In this episode, Eric cele...
Live from AU 2024 on Day 2
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our milestone 100th episode of the Digital Builder Podcast, recorded live at AU 2024, the Design & Make conference!We sit down with Es...
Live from AU 2024 on Day 1 with Jim Lynch
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this special episode of the Digital Builder Podcast, recorded live at AU 2024, the Design & Make conference!We sit down with Jim Lynch...
Evolution and Innovation in the World of Preconstruction
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting Preconstruction right is no easy task—it takes effective leadership, great communication strategies, and strong relationship-building skills...
How Webcor is Navigating Sustainability in Construction
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The move toward increasingly sustainable construction practices requires more than just a strategy. Without a significant paradigm shift that makes re...
Successful Architecture Beyond Design
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The most important factors to successful construction projects often revolve around effective collaboration between project stakeholders, and as innov...
How the Superintendent Role is Evolving in Construction
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation, purpose-built tools, and the labor shortage have initiated an unexpected shift in roles across the construction industry, especially when ...
BamCore’s Climate-Smart Approach to Alternative Building Solutions
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A core goal of Digital Builder has always been to highlight innovative approaches to the way companies are designing and making our world, which invol...
How to Effectively Monetize Data in Construction
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As more and more companies are adopting data strategies and AI into their processes, they are also starting to see other areas of the business that da...
Strategies for Balancing Rapid Business Growth and Tech Deployment
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When experiencing a period of rapid growth and fast-paced transformation, leaders can get caught up in optimizing processes and finding fast solutions...
How Specialty Contractors Empower Field Teams with Data
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intentional investment in raising an organization's data quality, improving its access to information, and creating and implementing robust, purpose-b...
CAD’s Promising Future in AEC
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As new AI tools enter the scene at a rapidly increasing rate, they will transform the way CAD or Computer Aided Design is integrated into our existing...
Modernizing Payment Systems for Construction Companies
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Contractors that are still opting for outdated payment management processes, like paper checks and double entry accounting, are starting to experience...
How Embracing Tech is Revolutionizing State DOT Operations
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important contributors to meeting project deadlines accurately and safely is having access to the most updated and accurate project in...
The Key Elements of Successful DEIB Programs
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) programs are growing in their impact and importance across the entire AEC industry. When implemente...
DPR’s Approach to Innovation, Technology, and Predictability
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Construction is a balancing act from start to finish, that includes careful supervision of the finer details of each project like safety, budget, qual...
Intuitive Machines and the Future of Commercial Space Exploration
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intuitive Machines aimed to be the first private, US commercial company to send a spacecraft to the moon. On February 22, 2024 they accomplished that ...
How Mass Timber is Changing Construction
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most exciting ways the AEC industry is continuing to find new ways to increase sustainability and safety is through mass timber constructio...
The Talent Gap, Sustainability, and Business Resilience in the AEC Industry
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Autodesk’s Chief Marketing Officer Dara Treseder, joins Eric at Autodesk University to break down the 2023 State of Design & Make rep...
Evaluating the Risks of Using AI in Construction
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rise of Gen AI has put organizations in a race to remain competitive. Those who are successfully integrating AI into their processes are seeing im...
How Data Visualization Keeps People Centered in Construction
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most exciting ways that innovation is taking construction to the next level is when companies like DPR Construction implement new and innov...
Evaluating Construction Trends for 2024
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The landscape of construction is changing, and technology is at the helm. How can your organization stay on top of that changing landscape to remain c...
Construction’s Mental Health Crisis
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning – this episode and description has some heavy conversation topics including a discussion on suicidal feelings and mental health stru...
Implications and Learnings for all from BIM Mandates in Europe
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As more BIM mandates are being put in place around the world, impacted organizations are working to ensure they are BIM compliant—while many in the ...
What is AI’s Proper Place in Construction?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While AI continues to take the world by storm, most companies are still trying to figure out exactly how it fits within their operations and how it wi...
The Opportunity: Improving Data Capabilities in Construction
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Hull is an Associate Director at Deloitte Access Economics, which was commissioned by Autodesk in 2023 to research data capabilities in construct...
The Future of BIM and Data in the Construction Industry
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In another of our episodes recorded live at Autodesk University 2023, guests Amy Bunszel, EVP of AEC Design at Autodesk, and Aaron Perry, Head of Digi...
What is One Tool You Bring to Every Job Site?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what’s one tool every construction worker will bring on the jobsite? In this Digital Builder podcast episode, various experts from the c...
Formula 1 in Las Vegas: How it was Built
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special treat! Not only was it recorded live at Autodesk University in Las Vegas, we also brought back our first-ever Digital Builde...
Master Document Management & Collaboration: Insights from the Experts
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special live LinkedIn Live episode streamed on December 7, Eric chats with Mat Poulos, Electrical Engineering Manager at Gaylor Electric, Inc....
Psychological Safety’s Critical Role in Construction
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about the difficult challenges facing construction is a vital part of raising awareness and driving change, but talk alone isn’t enough. Tha...
Live from AU 2023 on Day 3
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this special episode of the Digital Builder Podcast, recorded live at AU 2023, the Design & Make conference!In this recap of day 3, ho...
Live from AU 2023 on Day 2
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this special episode of the Digital Builder Podcast, recorded live at AU 2023, the Design & Make conference!We sit down with Ross Wagn...
Live from AU 2023 on Day 1
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this special episode of the Digital Builder Podcast, recorded live at AU 2023, the Design & Make conference!We sit down with Jenna Pel...
Advancing Construction Trades with Technology & Training (Rerelease)
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Click here to watch this episode on YouTube!Technology on job sites has become the standard in construction and it’s only growing by the day. Builde...
Solving Construction’s Capacity Problem with Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost (Rerelease)
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do the cloud and trust have in common? A lot, actually. Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost is on a mission to create a high-trust ecosystem in construc...
How One Leading Construction Team Approaches Technology, Diversity, and Talent
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even the largest organizations are not immune to the supply chain and labor shortage issues facing the construction industry around the globe, so we’...
Can We Really Eliminate RFIs in Construction?
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RFIs are often considered a necessary evil in construction, where, on average, 10 RFIs get issued for every million dollars' worth of construction put...
Upskilling, Vision, and Relationships: Three Secrets to Technology Infusion
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The core purpose that drives any impactful customer success program is understanding needs and desired outcomes. Without a foundational understanding ...
Debunking the Biggest Construction Career Myths
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Construction in motion can be a sight to see, with so many workers on site completing their work alongside each other and so many moving parts working...
How to Succeed with an Unconventional Career Path
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube!Many think of career growth as a set path one must take where they hit specific milestones to get t...
How Innovation and Technology Intersect at the Massachusetts Port Authority
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! The Massachusetts Port Authority connects Massachusetts with the world through airports...
Future-Proofing Construction Workflows with BIM and Digital Twins
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video version of this episode recorded live at the Autodesk Technology Center! New technology, processes, and data standardization is g...
A Real-world Guide to Delivering Operational Excellence
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Behind every successful project is a slew of operations processes and team members that ensure project stakeholders have everything they need to compl...
Global Construction Professionals Share Their Thoughts on Protecting Margins
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Construction continues to face ongoing challenges like labor shortages, supply chain limitations, and logistics complications. Strategic firms are loo...
Why Data is at the Heart of Construction’s Digital Transformation
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As digital adoption in construction continues to accelerate, companies face new challenges around data. Collection, verification, standardization, and...
Sparking a Passion for Construction in Younger Generations
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Younger generation involvement in construction is essential to continue industry-wide expansion and innovation. And today, construction is truly a dyn...
How the ABC Tech Alliance Empowers Industry-wide Collaboration & Innovation
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In another one of our incredible live interviews from Autodesk University, Eric sits down with Matt Abeles, Vice President of Construction Technology ...
Behind the Unique Challenges of Construction in the Antarctic
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Construction often involves complex logistical planning and coordination, but what happens when you add building in one of the harshest environments o...
How Can Today’s Leaders Secure the Future of Construction?
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In construction, the decisions leaders make now will largely determine what our industry will look like in a decade. How organizations embrace new tec...
Can We REALLY Put People First During ConTech Deployment?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People are the important thing for any company to remember as they replace legacy technology with innovative, purpose-built tools and processes. That’...
Is Mentorship the Key to Unlocking Opportunities in Construction?
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the growing conversation about how construction is changing because of purpose-built technology like AI, AR technology, and robotics, it’s impo...
How Value-Focused Digitization in APAC Transforms the Construction Ecosystem
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The benefits and challenges of digitization are shared by construction companies globally. Construction leaders located around the world are all disco...
Does Futuristic Construction Tech Improve Employee Experience?
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The adoption of robotics and augmented reality tools at scale is making projects more efficient, workers live safer & easier—all while reducing ...
The Real Impact of Robotics on Construction Sites
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that manual labor in construction can take a significant toll on the human body, and high-strain activities can have a long-term heal...
How Technology is Transforming Subcontractors in Construction
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the construction industry continues to digitize, companies are faced with endless possibilities thanks to access to exponentially more and better d...
Why Reality Capture Technology is Transforming the Construction Landscape
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reality capture technology is transforming what is possible on and off the construction site. Site scanning technologies and augmented and virtual rea...
Identifying Risk in Old Construction Tech Part 2
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second half of our two-part episode with Autodesk colleagues Lisa Chen, Technical Sales Executive, and Ross Wagner, Manager of Technical Sales,...
The Reality of Construction’s Changing Workforce
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While remote work becomes more and more accessible and integrated in the workplace, it remains elusive for construction because the very nature of the...
How to Maximize Value with Lean: It’s Worth It!
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard about the value Lean construction can offer our industry. But without robust communication practices, buy-in from all parts of a pro...
Identifying Risk in Old Construction Tech Part 1
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When construction projects are at risk and you know the existing processes work, it’s difficult to justify adopting new technologies or workflows. B...
Construction Trends for 2023
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many workers and leaders alike are feeling the pressure of so much exciting innovation happening across the different sectors of the construction indu...
Why On-Site & Online Training are Better Together
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training is often one of the most complex and, sadly, often unappreciated programs that organizations provide for their employees, but it doesn’t ha...
Building a Sustainable Future: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Construction waste is a major problem that has gone unchecked for years. Until now. In this special episode, hear Shannon Goodman, Executive...
Advancing Construction Trades with Technology & Training
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Technology on job sites has become the standard in construction and it’s only growing by the day. Builders and construction companies need to utiliz...
Announcements & Happy Holidays from Digital Builder
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays from everyone at Digital Builder! We have some exciting plans ahead for 2023 and can’t wait to share them with you.In the meantime, b...
Embracing BIM Throughout The Construction Industry
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When working in the construction industry, it can be a tall task to keep every contractor, engineer, and project manager on the same page. With the he...
How Construction has Embraced Digital Technology
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While making several job transitions throughout one’s career has become a more common occurrence, it wasn’t always that way, and there are still h...
Solving Construction’s Capacity Problem with Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do the cloud and trust have in common? A lot, actually. Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost is on a mission to create a high-trust ecosystem in construc...
Live Coverage from Day 3 of Autodesk University in New Orleans
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Autodesk University, this final special episode of Digital Builder brings even more highlights from our exciting return to in-person after 3...
Live Coverage from Day 2 of Autodesk University in New Orleans
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Autodesk University, this special episode of Digital Builder brings even more highlights from our exciting return to in-person after 3 years...
Live Coverage from Day 1 of Autodesk University in New Orleans
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Autodesk University, this special episode of Digital Builder highlights our exciting return to an in-person event after 3 years apart. Our h...