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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 20 MIN

Over-Communication and the Role of Automation and 3D Printing in Construction with Tom Macrokanis

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Bringing people along on a vision they can’t see yet is its own kind of leadership, and it’s how Tom’s building things that didn’t exist before.Tom Macrokanis is a qualified boilermaker who started his first business at 17. Since then, he’s founded Macro3D, a concrete 3D printing company tackling housing affordability, and directs Macro Constructions Group across steel, concrete and light-gauge steel framing.In this conversation, we get into:• Leveraging AI to address the skill shortage• Leading industry changes when the road ahead isn’t clear• Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders• Handling setbacks without losing momentumChapters:0:00 Meet Tom Macrokanis2:00 Extreme Ownership as a Leader3:30 Leading Through Action Instead of Words5:05 Tom’s Journey to Entrepreneurship7:38 Finding the Right Mentor9:26 Funding the New Version of Construction12:26 Not Taking Setbacks to Heart13:26 Working Effectively with Stakeholders15:28 Automation and 3D Printing in Construction19:50 Over-Communicate for Better Results20:21 Wrap UpFollow Tradies Who Lead on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or TikTok for more from the Tradies Who Lead community.  Tradies Who Lead is powered by Blue Leader. If you're looking for support in building leadership skills within your team, reach out here. Or download our free eBook: 5 Things Every Tradie Needs to Know About LeadershipIf you want to connect with Tom, you can reach him via:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-macrokanis-2b3b00120/ Website - https://www.tommacrokanis.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tommacrokanis__/

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