AI's Role in Modernizing the Construction Industry with Adam Krob - Boh Brothers Construction
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AI's Role in Modernizing the Construction Industry with Adam Krob - Boh Brothers Construction

E122 • Jun 3, 2025 • 64 mins

Dr. Adam Krob explores AI's transformative potential in construction estimates. He discusses challenges and opportunities in construction technology, focusing on data governance, legacy systems, and risk management. Key topics include overcoming data storage issues, leadership buy-in for tech adoption, and AI's role in safety-sensitive industries. Dr. Krob also addresses AI's impact on labor shortages, value engineering, and lean scheduling. The episode concludes with insights on selecting AI platforms, building a tiered AI model, and understanding shadow IT.

Key Points

  • AI can significantly enhance the estimation process in construction, reducing the time from days to hours and allowing estimators to handle more projects simultaneously. Effective data governance is crucial for leveraging AI in construction, ensuring data security, compliance, and the ability to scale AI applications across the organization. Utilizing AI tools like AI transcription for meetings can free up valuable human resources for higher-value tasks, thus driving more meaningful contributions to the company.

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