Is data the new oil of construction?

Atul shares insights from 25+ years across architecture, engineering, oil & gas, and construction, including what industrial sectors got right decades ago, and what building construction is only now catching up to.In this episode, we dive into:

• Why oil & gas was years ahead in RFID, safety, digital processes, and advanced work packaging
• How construction is finally entering a data-driven era
• Why tech adoption accelerates only when backed by executive buy-in & process changes
• The rise of AI agents, data marketplaces, and anchor platforms like Procore/Autodesk
• The growing importance of hardware + IoT as a competitive moat
• How workforce shortages and data center growth are reshaping construction priorities
• The future of risk dashboards, safety intelligence, and the connected jobsite

Key Themes:

• Data ownership
• IoT + wearables
• Workforce retention
• Safety transformation
• Mission critical & data center demand
• The next 5 years of construction tech

If you're a GC, developer, innovation leader, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss.