“AI will replace SaaS completely. We’re just going to have AI agents for everything.”
That’s not just speculation – it’s coming from Paul Hedgepath, Director of Virtual Construction at MJ Harris, a $300M national contractor who’s been in construction tech for 20 years.
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Paul Hedgepath and we got to learn about how major contractors are actually using AI agents right now, why nobody wins jobs with construction technology anymore, and the real ROI numbers behind reality capture… and many more!
Tune in to find out about:
✅ How a $50,000 “fancy tape measure” saves weeks of work
✅ Why construction tech companies need to solve the cold call problem
✅ The truth about pilot programs and innovation budgets
✅ Why customer success is make-or-break for construction software
Listen now on Youtube and discover what’s really happening in construction technology today.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:42 Introduction and Context Setting
02:53 Role and Responsibilities in Construction Technology
04:38 Overview of MJ Harris Construction
05:23 Adoption of Construction Technology
08:30 Choosing DroneDeploy for Reality Capture
12:07 Utilization of Captured Data
13:43 Measuring ROI of Reality Capture
16:53 Advancements in Laser Scanning Technology
19:51 Evaluating New Technologies
23:46 Scouting for Solutions and Networking
25:41 Piloting New Technologies
27:11 Measuring ROI on AI Agents
29:34 The Evolution of AI in Construction
30:45 Security Concerns in AI Adoption
32:25 Navigating New Software Tools
33:55 Evaluating Construction Tech Startups
36:27 Building Custom AI Agents
38:24 Effective Messaging for Tech Adoption
40:47 Current Trends in Construction Technology
43:27 Point Solutions vs. Comprehensive Workflows
45:50 Adoption and Measurement of Technology
48:48 The Importance of Customer Success Management
52:27 Evolving Technology and Support Needs
54:24 Innovation in Construction Technology
58:49 Challenges in Contractor-Technology Relationships
01:02:46 The Future of Robotics in Construction
01:04:46 Advice for Construction Tech Startups
