Built For Tomorrow - The Construction Technology Leadership Podcast

In this episode of Built For Tomorrow, we sit down with Usamah Hayes, BIM Director at CSM Group, to explore what happens when construction technology is designed around the people actually building the project.With more than 15 years of experience spanning the field, design, BIM, VDC, leadership and education, Usamah brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective to digital construction. We talk about making BIM genuinely useful, the real ROI of Scan-to-BIM and reality capture, building trust with field teams, mentoring the next generation, and where AI, VR and emerging technology are taking the industry.Because technology only matters when the field wins.

What does it take to move construction technology from experimentation to real business impact? This week on Built for Tomorrow, we’re joined by Jason Tschetter, a technology leader with more than 30 years of experience in technology leadership and over a decade focused on construction.Jason brings a unique perspective on the evolution of construction technology, from enterprise IT and digital transformation to drones, robotics, connected jobsites, data, automation, and AI.We’ll explore what it really takes to build a digitally enabled construction organization, how leaders can separate innovation from hype, and why successful technology adoption is ultimately a people and change-management challenge.We’ll also look ahead at Jason’s role as Senior Director of Construction Technology and Innovation at Gray, the future of digital construction, and the technology trends that could reshape the industry over the next decade.From the connected jobsite to AI-powered workflows, this is a conversation about where construction technology is heading, and what leaders need to do today to build tomorrow.

In this episode of Built For Tomorrow, we’re joined by Phil Lazarus, a digital construction leader with more than 30 years of experience across architecture, construction, BIM, technology, & major global projects.Phil started his career as an architect before moving into digital construction & becoming one of the early leaders in BIM. His career has taken him across the US, Asia, and the Middle East, working on major projects including the transformation of O’Hare International Airport and some of the largest sports facilities in the US.We talk about his career journey, what he has learned from working on complex projects, the challenges of getting people to adopt new technology, and how digital tools are changing the way we build.We also look ahead at AI & the future of construction, the skills future leaders will need, and what Phil believes the industry should be focusing on next.A conversation about construction, technology, leadership, & building for tomorrow.

In this episode of Built For Tomorrow, we're joined by Blake Gruenewald, Director of Virtual Design & Construction at Pogue Construction, to explore how VDC is evolving from a project support function into a strategic driver of business performance.Blake shares his journey from VDC Modeler to Director, discussing the leadership lessons, business mindset, & technology strategies that have shaped his career. We dive into scaling VDC across an organisation, measuring the ROI of BIM, implementing innovation that delivers real value, & the growing role of reality capture, drones, digital twins, & AI in construction.Whether you're a VDC professional, BIM manager, or construction leader, this episode offers practical insights into building high-performing digital construction teams & preparing for the future of the industry.

In this episode of Built For Tomorrow, we sit down with Tom McKay, a geospatial and Reality Capture specialist with more than 15 years of experience helping organisations turn complex data into better decisions.From his early career in GIS and satellite imagery to leading Reality Capture programmes using UAVs, LiDAR, 3D laser scanning and integrated geospatial workflows, Tom shares how the industry has evolved, and where it's heading next.We explore why reality capture is becoming a cornerstone of modern construction and infrastructure, how organisations can move beyond simply collecting data to creating real business value, and the growing role of AI, automation and digital twins in transforming project delivery.Whether you're involved in surveying, construction, engineering, BIM, GIS or digital transformation, this episode offers practical insights into adopting emerging technology, leading technical teams and preparing for the future of intelligent construction.

In this episode, Chad Holbrook shares insights from 20+ years at the forefront of construction technology. We explore the evolution of VDC, digital transformation, leadership, AI, digital twins, mega projects, & what it really takes to drive innovation through people, process, & technology. Plus, Chad discusses the future of construction & the mindset the next generation of leaders will need.