Built To Code

A construction-talks-tech podcast, where we host builders from across the industry to sit, chat, and have some fun as we check in on how a $12 trillion global industry is adapting to a brave new tech-filled world.

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  Episode #13

  #13. Electrifying the Job Site: Decarbonizing Construction, Ft. Jolene McLaughlin & Matthew Jackson

  Feb 10, 202647 minS1

  <p>Construction is at a turning point, and electrification is at the centre of it.</p><p>In this episode of Built To Code, Rory Smith is joined by Jolene McLaughlin, VP of Climate & Sustainability at EllisDon, and Matthew Jackson, Senior Director of Marketing at Hilti North America, to unpack what job site electrification really looks like in practice.</p><p>From battery-powered breakers and charging infrastructure to data visibility, grid constraints, and total cost of ownership, this conversation explores:</p>Why construction-phase emissions are underestimated, and why that mattersHow electrified tools and equipment can reduce carbon without sacrificing performanceThe role...

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  Episode #12

  #12. Accelerating Change in Construction, Ft. Mike McGowan & Brandon Milner

  Nov 20, 20251h 17mS1

  <p>Construction is at a crossroads. After decades of flat productivity and a looming labour shortage, the industry is under pressure to change—and fast.</p><p><br>Rory Smith sits down with Mike McGowan, CEO of Hilti North America, and Brandon Milner, CIO of EllisDon, to explore what real transformation looks like. From fixing broken processes and unlocking the power of data, to finding the right role for robotics and automation, discover why collaboration (not competition) could be the key to accelerating change.</p>

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  Episode #11

  #11. Digital Grit: Navigating the Path to Tech Adoption, Ft. Matthew Coombes & Andrew Viola

  Sep 25, 202559 minS1

  <p>Is construction slow to adopt technology? </p><p>Rory Smith sits down with EllisDon’s Matthew Coombes and ForwardPath AI’s Andrew Viola to unpack the real-world challenges of adopting technology in construction. From language gaps and legacy workflows to the need for bottom-up insights and top-down support, they explore why tech adoption often stalls—and what it takes to make it stick.</p>

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  Episode #10

  #10. What it Takes to Disrupt Construction, Ft. Bryan Kerr & Mahir Dheendsa

  Aug 14, 20251h 7mS1

  <p>Built To Code is back, and we’re talking disruption. </p><p>Rory Smith sits down with Bryan Kerr, Co-Founder of The Phil App, and Mahir Dheendsa, Head of Digital Innovation at Amrize, to explore how construction and tech are finally converging in meaningful ways.</p><p>From marketplace apps and automation to robotics and data-as-a-commodity, this episode dives into:</p>Why construction is ripe for innovation, and what’s holding it backHow startups like The Phil App are reshaping supply chains and soil managementWhat it takes to build tech that construction teams actually want to use<p><br /></p><p...

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  Episode #9

  #9. Workforce Management, Ft. Calvin Benchimol & Paul Gooch

  Dec 2, 202456 minS1

  <p>Is workforce management software taking a toll on construction culture? From it's impact on site efficiency to the human elements of leadership and collaboration, what does the modern construction site look like and how is it managed? We sat down with Calvin Benchimol, Co-Founder and CEO of Crewscope, and Paul Gooch, Construction Manager at EllisDon, to break down the tools and talk about what the future looks like. The road ahead for workforce management is full of potential—if properly deployed.</p>

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