082 - AI In Construction. What Winning Companies Are Doing Now - Brandon Webb

Brandon Webb, AI consultant and former commercial construction professional with 16 years of industry experience, joins Brandon Smith for a wide-ranging and eye-opening conversation about what AI in construction actually looks like right now not in theory, but on the ground. From automating site meeting notes and building a custom company brain to understanding which trades are most at risk and why most AI consultants are full of it, this episode cuts through the noise and gives you the real picture.🎯 What You'll Learn:- Understand why hiring an AI consultant without industry experience is a waste of money- Build a custom AI operating system for your construction company — starting today- Use the AI-first task approach while keeping the human-first connection approach intact- Know which roles in construction are most at risk from AI — and which are safest- Stop relying on third-party SaaS tools and start building infrastructure you actually own- Automate site meeting notes, reporting, and cross-team communication without lifting a finger- Use Claude Cowork to start building your company's brain from day one- Understand why waiting to implement AI is the most dangerous move you can make right now🔑 Key Topics Covered:✅ Why Most AI Consultants in Construction Are Full of It✅ The Company Brain Building Custom AI Infrastructure You Own✅ Automating Site Meetings, Notes & Reports With AI✅ AI-First Tasks vs. Human-First Connection The Right Balance✅ Which Construction Roles Are Most at Risk From AI✅ SaaS Is Dying What to Build Instead✅ How to Start With AI If You're at Zero✅ The Wild West of AI What Nobody Really Knows Yet👤 Featured Guest:Brandon Webb — AI Consultant | Construction Industry Specialist📲 DM "Brandon Webb AI" or "New Vision" on Instagram for a free 30-minute strategy call🎙️ About The Open Concept Podcast:Your go-to podcast for construction industry insights, trade business strategies, and leadership advice that actually works.📱 Connect With Us:🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes👍 Like if this helped you💬 Comment your biggest takeaway🔄 Share with someone who needs this