DECEMBER 2025CONSTRUCTIONTECHREVIEW.COM19teams can focus on what they do best: building. This isn't just about technology for technology's sake. Our project teams and trade partners are pragmatic. They adopt solutions when those tools clearly solve real problems.With a generational shift underway, there's an appetite to challenge legacy processes. My role is to lead by example, invest in the right solutions, support our teams as they build new skills and show what's possible when we align innovation with outcomes.Balancing Today's Priorities with Tomorrow's VisionAs both CTO and Executive Vice President, I'm always balancing the present with the future. I stay close to project performance because we need to deliver measurable value today. At the same time, I think constantly about how our business and industry must evolve to stay relevant in the decade ahead.One way we manage this is by assigning different teams to different innovation horizons. While one team supports current projects and ensures operational success, another explores emerging technologies like AI-powered solutions, robotics and low-carbon materials. We pilot and evaluate new tools in a structured way before scaling. That approach helps us avoid chasing trends and ensures that every investment addresses a real need on the jobsite.The Next Wave of Construction TechnologyI've always believed in the power of predictive analytics, even though it's now seen as traditional AI. In our industry, predicting and mitigating risk remains critical. We use predictive models to help teams identify risks tied to safety, schedule, or margin erosion so they can act before issues escalate. It's already resulting in safer sites and better planning.Right now, I'm particularly excited about generative and agentic AI. These technologies can automate repetitive tasks and serve as intelligent companions on the jobsite. Combined with expert systems, they could fundamentally change how we build. AI is also accelerating robotics through layout automation, progress tracking, on-site data collection and even drywall and welding are becoming automated tasks. We're also starting to see adoption of teleoperated and autonomous equipment for trenching, excavation and lifting.Beyond digital tools, innovation in materials and systems is moving quickly. Advances in low-carbon materials and energy efficiency are gaining traction, especially in commercial projects. Achieving price parity is within reach over the next decade. As pressure for a sustainable future increase, these innovations are no longer optional, they're essential.Leading with Perspective and PurposeMy global experience taught me that great leadership looks different in different contexts, but certain fundamentals always hold true: connect authentically, show genuine care and build teams with complementary strengths. No individual is perfect, but a strong team can get close.Construction is, at its core, a people business. To drive change, stay close to the field, visit jobsites, listen to superintendents and understand how work really gets done. If you want to transform how people build, you first have to understand how they work today and what truly creates value. My role is to lead by example, invest in the right solutions, support our teams as they build new skills and show what's possible when we align innovation with outcomes.
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