The Builders Are Stuck in Admin Work, & It Is Killing Construction Productivity with Jennifer Hohman

In this episode, host Jeff Sample sits down with Jennifer Hohman, Chief Information and Technology Officer at Baker Construction, for a practical conversation on how technology is shaping modern construction. Jennifer shares her path into the industry and brings a grounded perspective on aligning innovation with real-world project delivery.The discussion focuses on how construction teams can adopt technology without losing sight of core operations. Jennifer highlights the importance of connecting digital tools with field execution, ensuring that solutions actually support crews on-site rather than adding complexity. From BIM to AI, the conversation explores what drives efficiency, where challenges still exist, and how to approach technology adoption with a clear strategy.With a strong focus on workforce development, collaboration, and process improvement, this episode offers valuable insights for construction professionals working to deliver projects more efficiently while adapting to ongoing industry changes.Key Takeaways:Technology must align with field operations and project workflowsStrong processes are essential before implementing digital solutionsAI can support planning, training, and analysis, but requires human oversightAvoid tech overload by focusing on tools that solve real project challengesInvesting in workforce development is critical for long-term project successTimestamps: [00:00] – Episode Teaser [01:00] – Introduction and Jennifer’s background [02:49] – Journey into construction technology [11:52] – BIM and the shift to digital workflows [12:41] – Connecting technology with field execution [28:42] – AI in construction: practical applications [40:22] – Final thoughts: process over technologyFollow Jennifer Hohman:Website: https://www.jenniferhohman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hohman/ X: https://x.com/JennHohman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.hohman Website (Company): https://bakerconstruction.com/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bakerconstruction/ Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/BakerConst1968 Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/bakerconst1968/ X (Company): https://x.com/BakerConst1968 Follow the Host:Jeff Sample (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/Nathan Wood (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanaec/ Follow The ConTech Crew:Website: https://thecontechcrew.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew X: https://x.com/TheConTechCrew