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.

Connect with Adam Krob - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akrob/ Website: https://bohbros.com/ AI Washing Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-right-reasons-adam-krob-1ngpe/ Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/ Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help

Speakers

Adam Krob - Boh Bros

Guest • 71%

Justin Neagle

Host • 11%

Will Foret

Host • 18%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and AI's potential in construction estimates
1:52	Introduction of guest Dr. Adam Krob and his journey
4:26	Challenges and opportunities in construction technology
7:48	Data governance, legacy systems, and risk management
14:28	Overcoming data storage challenges and leadership buy-in
17:35	Driving technology adoption through safety
20:34	The role of data in AI and starting the AI journey
24:33	Trustworthiness of AI in safety-sensitive construction industries
26:00	AI's impact on single founder companies and estimation processes
31:17	Utilizing AI to address labor shortages and improve value engineering
34:01	Integrating lean scheduling with AI
41:47	Selecting and governing AI platforms in construction
55:09	Building a tiered model for AI utilization and understanding shadow IT
59:49	Reflecting on past decisions and the pace of change in the industry
1:02:03	Connecting with the hosts and final thoughts on AI
1:02:57	Closing remarks and sponsor message

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