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Is AI Smart Enough to Answer Constructability Questions? | Marcus Kirkwood of Builder Answers
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EPISODE 411: Imagine having a tool that makes it easier for construction workers at all levels to find the information they need. Builder Answers is designed to do just that!
Join me in this week’s episode as my co-host, Nathan Wood, and I speak with Marcus Kirkwood, founder of Builder Answers.
Builder Answers is an online tool that provides immediate, accessible answers to workers on-site. It aims to bridge the knowledge gap and modernize the construction industry using AI.
Today, Marcus discusses the significant stigma in the industry and the importance of integrating modern technology into daily workflows.
We talk about the future of construction tools, highlighting the need for both software and hardware developments to meet the industry’s needs, how Builder Answers is different from other AI tools and much more.
Ready to revolutionize your construction site?
Tune in now to learn how innovative tools like Builder Answers can transform the industry and help overcome its current challenges!
Let’s jump right in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Meet Marcus Kirkwood (01:31)
Challenges in integrating technology in construction (02:52)
Importance of exposing students to construction (06:31)
How Builder Answers provides quick solutions to workers on-site (16:24)
The need for continuous improvement in construction (24:03)
Builder Answers compared to other AI tools (27:26)
The role of physical tools and hardware in modernizing construction (31:45)
Future plans for Builder Answers and its potential global impact (44:53)
Keep up with Marcus and Builder Answers (48:29)
Construction technology news of the week (49:31)
Additional Resources:
Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew
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Follow Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-kirkwood-77a46190/
Visit Builder Answers for more information: https://builderanswers.com/
Got questions? Email Marcus here: marcus@builderanswers.com
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See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️
➡️ FTC's noncompete ban could reshape the US workplace
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ftcs-noncompete-ban-could-reshape-the-us-workplace-140012480.html
➡️ Why This Iconic New York Building Is Empty? One Times Square
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QJjH0GVCY
➡️ Travis Voss, Director of Innovative Technologies and Fabrication, SMACNA
https://digital.phcnews.com/PHC-News-May-2024/120/
➡️ Continuum Advisory Group- Construction Spending Index
https://www.continuumag.com/construction-spending-updates/may-2024-construction-spending-updates/
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The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.
Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!
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Manage episode 421912942 series 1144272
EPISODE 411: Imagine having a tool that makes it easier for construction workers at all levels to find the information they need. Builder Answers is designed to do just that!
Join me in this week’s episode as my co-host, Nathan Wood, and I speak with Marcus Kirkwood, founder of Builder Answers.
Builder Answers is an online tool that provides immediate, accessible answers to workers on-site. It aims to bridge the knowledge gap and modernize the construction industry using AI.
Today, Marcus discusses the significant stigma in the industry and the importance of integrating modern technology into daily workflows.
We talk about the future of construction tools, highlighting the need for both software and hardware developments to meet the industry’s needs, how Builder Answers is different from other AI tools and much more.
Ready to revolutionize your construction site?
Tune in now to learn how innovative tools like Builder Answers can transform the industry and help overcome its current challenges!
Let’s jump right in!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Meet Marcus Kirkwood (01:31)
Challenges in integrating technology in construction (02:52)
Importance of exposing students to construction (06:31)
How Builder Answers provides quick solutions to workers on-site (16:24)
The need for continuous improvement in construction (24:03)
Builder Answers compared to other AI tools (27:26)
The role of physical tools and hardware in modernizing construction (31:45)
Future plans for Builder Answers and its potential global impact (44:53)
Keep up with Marcus and Builder Answers (48:29)
Construction technology news of the week (49:31)
Additional Resources:
Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew
—
Follow Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-kirkwood-77a46190/
Visit Builder Answers for more information: https://builderanswers.com/
Got questions? Email Marcus here: marcus@builderanswers.com
—
See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️
➡️ FTC's noncompete ban could reshape the US workplace
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ftcs-noncompete-ban-could-reshape-the-us-workplace-140012480.html
➡️ Why This Iconic New York Building Is Empty? One Times Square
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QJjH0GVCY
➡️ Travis Voss, Director of Innovative Technologies and Fabrication, SMACNA
https://digital.phcnews.com/PHC-News-May-2024/120/
➡️ Continuum Advisory Group- Construction Spending Index
https://www.continuumag.com/construction-spending-updates/may-2024-construction-spending-updates/
—
The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.
Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!
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