The Power of Construction
Episodes
The U.K.’s Construction Debate: Is Inaction More Dangerous Than AI?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The real danger to U.K. construction isn’t that AI will replace people—it’s that poor design and lost expertise are costing billions before a si...
Why do most construction strategies fail (and how to fix them)?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We call it “strategy,” but what if that word has lost its meaning in construction? Helen Gawor breaks down why construction strategies fail—and ...
From “What Is” to “What If” in Construction
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Futurist Nikolas Badminton challenges the industry to reimagine what’s possible when we move from “what is” to “what if.” He introduces the ...
Who is accountable for innovation in construction?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone says construction needs to innovate—but no one agrees on who’s actually responsible for making it happen. Is it the owner? The builders? ...
How Are Partnerships in Construction Being Redefined?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a market where cost, speed, and quality are table stakes, owners are demanding more than projects delivered on time and on budget. They want truste...
Who Owns Construction’s Intelligence?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone’s talking about AI in construction — but are we asking the harder questions: Who owns the intelligence AI creates? Whose data powers it? ...
What Does Construction Leadership Look Like in the Age of AI?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Power of Construction, we explore how AI is reshaping not only construction but the way organizations everywhere think, decide,...
Why Don’t We Protect the Whole Person?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Behind every safety incident is a person — and behind that person is a story we rarely ask about. Were they already exhausted before they arrived on...
What Drives Better Safety Outcomes—Carrot, Stick, or “Zero Harm”?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On paper, construction has never looked safer. In reality, mental health claims are rising, workers are disengaged and the compliance playbook is brok...
Is the Tech Stack Construction’s Most Powerful Talent Strategy?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Construction doesn’t need more tech for tech’s sake—it needs tech that helps people build. In this episode, Dustin Burns, SVP of Technology &...
How Close Are We to Bridging the Design-Build Divide?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, construction decisions have often been made based on gut instinct. But the industry is on the cusp of a significant shift. In this episod...
What Happens When Data Drives the Business?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Construction has long been seen as a low-margin industry. But what if the real problem isn’t the margins—it’s how decisions get made? In this ep...
Will AI Replace 'Paperless Builders'—or Redefine Them?
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How will construction look different in 2030? Could robots become as standard as hard hats and hammers? Might AI reshape your day-to-day tasks, making...
Has Construction Tech Failed Its Most Important Customer?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Construction has poured billions into technology—but ask any owner, and you’ll hear the same thing: it still hasn’t solved their problems. In th...
Is Construction Ready for the Future?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can an industry tasked with building our future truly meet the demand to double its growth by 2040? In this season, we explore insights from The Futur...
What’s Causing the Productivity Gap? A Season of Answers
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In season one of The Power of Construction, we asked a big question: What’s holding our industry back from boosting productivity? Across our convers...
How Are People and Technology Reshaping the Future of Construction?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special kickoff episode recorded live at Groundbreak, Fred Mills—Founder of The B1M and Get Construction Talking—joins us to explore the p...
How can data drive better decision-making?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Construction is facing a decades-long productivity gap, yet the solutions are right in front of us—if we know how to use them. In this episode, we s...
How Do We Build a Future-Ready Workforce?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the construction industry, your greatest asset is the talent you attract and retain. Building a future-ready workforce isn’t about checking boxes...
How can construction lead the way in building better communities?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores how construction does more than just build structures — it shapes the communities where we live, work, and learn. Advancing pr...
Who Benefits When We Build? The Social and Economic Impact of Construction
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re spotlighting a leader who has reimagined what construction can be—not just by building a profitable business but building people who ...
Are Construction Financial Systems Ready for NextGen Technology?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are construction financial systems equipped to handle the demands of next-generation technology? In this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Cook, a l...
What Will It Take to Revive America's Workforce?
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a live episode with Mike Rowe as we explore workforce development and address the pressing question: Why won’t trade workers stick aroun...
What is the Hidden Cost of Ignoring Worker Well-Being in Construction?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the construction industry, safety is the goal, but behind the scenes, a deeper crisis is unfolding—substance abuse, mental health struggles, safe...
Can technology rebuild construction’s image?
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll dive into ways technology has the potential to not only transform the way we build but also help to rebuild the industry’s ...
How can we bridge the data gap in construction?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past 15 years, the construction industry has embraced technology at a rapid pace. Despite this wave of adoption, productivity still lags. Why...
Can modern leadership styles accelerate the construction industry?
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can construction teams supercharge operational efficiency, worker engagement and business performance? The key is better workforce development. In...
What’s really behind the construction productivity gap?
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the surprising truth about the labor and workflow constraints construction leaders face. Guests Peter Tateishi, CEO of AGC...