We Are Building the World Around Us - AJ Waters (S3-08)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, ENHANCE welcomes AJ Waters, Chief Evangelist at Kahua, to explore how people, process, and technology come together to “build the world.” AJ shares his journey from aspiring teacher and coach into construction, then into leadership and construction tech, and how that background shapes the way he communicates, leads, and advocates for the industry.Andy and AJ dig into Kahua’s project management platform and product philosophy—out‑of‑the‑box workflows that can be extended with low‑code/no‑code tools, plus new AI capabilities like KBuilder Canvas that let teams shape apps from natural‑language prompts. They also talk honestly about data saturation, why so much project data goes unused, and how The Engine Nerd grew out of AJ’s desire to share lessons faster and avoid repeating the same mistakes.The episode closes with practical guidance on tech transformation—starting with people, then processes, then tools—and stories from projects like a college World Series ballpark and a children’s hospital remodel that later helped AJ’s own family. Perfect for construction technologists, project leaders, and anyone curious about AI, leadership, and meaningful careers in the built environment.Connect and learn more about our fantastic guest:AJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watersaj/TheEngiNerdLife’s Website: https://www.theenginerdlife.com/Kahua’s Website: https://www.kahua.com/At ENHANCE, we’re dedicated to uncovering the “why” of industry professionals and sharing their unique stories.If you enjoy what you hear, please help us grow by leaving a 5-star review on your podcast player! Don't forget to follow ENHANCE on all your favorite platforms!Thank you for your support, and God bless!Brought to you by 29e6.co.