Construction Technology Podcast - Episode 016 - with Chris from Brasfield & Gorrie

This episode features Chris Reeder, Project Planning Technology Manager at Brasfield & Gorrie, on what construction software providers need to understand before building for the industry.The conversation covers data standardization, planning technology, technology adoption, and the tradeoffs between building software in-house versus working with vendors. Chris shares how contractors evaluate new tools, where AI and custom development fit, and why change management is often harder than the technology itself.The episode also explores how early customers shape construction applications, why data governance matters for adoption, and how apprenticeship-style learning in construction affects the way teams use new technology.TakeawaysData standardization is foundational to better construction technologyContractors need to balance in-house development with vendor partnershipsEarly customers can materially shape product directionData governance is a major driver of adoptionAI tools may change how construction teams access and apply informationChange management is often the real bottleneckChapters00:00 Balancing Early Adoption and Piloting Solutions32:02 Data Governance and Adoption47:18 AI Tools and Information Accessibility