Construction technology and innovation have been hot topics in the industry for years. We’ve all heard about streamlining processes to improve business profitability and make our teams more efficient. But Construction Dive recently published a report revealing that the construction industry ranked the least technologically competent among those surveyed. As an industry, how can we progress if we are viewed as laggards?
Prove the world, and your competition, wrong! Tech can be easy to adopt, rewarding to implement, and FUN to use! It doesn’t always have to be in the form of software and apps. It can be TikToks and TV shows too. Below is a great list of social influencers in construction, what’s hot in tech pop culture, and how to empower your team to keep tech on their radar. Oh, and of course, some internet gold.
Construction Influencers To Follow
Jon Beer Contracting – Jon Beer is a longtime STACK customer, and uses his social platforms to share his upscale renovation projects, tool/van organization tips, and step-by-step preconstruction processes.
Aaron Witt of BuildWitt – Love everything dirt? Aaron Witt is the self-proclaimed “Chief Dirt Nerd” and CEO of BuildWitt, focusing on all things heavy machinery, sitework/dirt contractors, and construction innovation in the “Dirt World.”
Lexi Abreu – Lexi is an electrician in New York, highlighting her work in the field, weird things she’s used to ground for testing, and troubleshooting.
Murray Kruger with Kruger Construction – With over 1.2 million followers, Murray’s content is top-notch. His tool reviews are so captivating and helpful, they may just influence you to fill your toolbox with all the newest products.
Missy Scherber – Personality, excavation and utility work contractor, and mom, Missy is pioneering the way for women in construction.
Lydia Crowder (aka DrywallShorty) – “I’m short & finish drywall.” Lydia features tool reviews, shares her processes, and is a contributor on The Build Show.
Ken White Construction – Ken makes excavation look sexy. Fun, upbeat reels from this Canada-based sitework contractor and some cool merch to boot.
What’s Hot in Tech Culture
Want to get up to speed with tech culture but don’t know where to start? We’ve gathered a resource list of blogs, TV shows, and podcasts for you to deepen your education with whatever outlet you choose.
Tech Blogs
Construction Dive: From AI and safety technology to product features and politics.
Connected World: Focusing on a sustainable future through digital transformation and innovation.
For Construction Pros: New product reviews, data deep dives, business advice, and more
The Verge: Tech pop culture, news, reviews, and science tech.
Wired: Covering how tech is changing every aspect of our lives – from culture to business, science to design.
Tech TV Shows:
Devs – a young software engineer investigates the secret development division of her employer, a cutting-edge tech company based in Silicon Valley, which she believes is behind the murder of her boyfriend.
Silicon Valley – comedy series set in the outrageous world of Silicon Valley’s tech start-ups.
Succession – The sale of media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson moves ever closer. The prospect of this seismic sale provokes existential angst and familial division.
Tech Podcasts:
Bridging the Gap | Listen to Aaron Henderson, STACK’s Product Marketing Manager, discuss the pros and cons of AI in the construction industry, how efficiency and technology relate to each other, what the future of sustainability will look like, and more.
Contractor Radio | In this episode Aaron Henderson dives into why all the tech in the world may be useless if you don’t have some other key factors already in place, such as a complete vision, a strong mission, and a leadership team that embraces your culture.
ConTech Crew | This team of contech innovators discuss all things construction tech, including hardware, software, devices, apps, and the strategies for applying them to construction projects.
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How to Empower Teams to Keep Tech on Their Radar
Be a tech leader for your team. Choose the right construction technology for your business, attract a talented workforce, and train your employees for tech.
Start a Slack channel at your company to bond with your coworkers about the latest tech news, gadgets, software, tips and tricks, etc.
Does your company have safety meetings? Quarterly updates? Weekly regroups on projects? Make tech talk part of your regularly scheduled meetings.
Concerned the older generation won’t adapt? You CAN teach old dogs new tricks in contech with easy-to-use software solutions with free training and a supportive work culture.
Give your employees the resources they need to learn independently. Provide tech education resources and include incentives to sweeten the deal.
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