Ep. 47 - Why Construction Won't Innovate: Big GCs Are in the Cash Business

About this episode

Aaron Anderson discusses the challenges of innovation in the construction industry and strategies for effective change.

In this insightful interview, Aaron Anderson shares his expertise on construction industry innovation, the impact of technology, and how to navigate change effectively. Discover strategies for leveraging data, understanding business models, and fostering a culture of curiosity to drive industry transformation. Today's Guest: Aaron Anderson Check Him Out on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-anderson-si/ Episode Sponsors: Check Out Trunk Tools: https://trunktools.com/ Check Out ClearStory: https://www.clearstory.build/ Check Out Document Crunch: https://www.documentcrunch.com/

People in this episode

Guest: Aaron Anderson

Topics covered

• construction industry innovation
• technology impact
• data strategies
• business models
• culture of curiosity
• industry transformation

Keywords

• construction
• innovation
• technology
• data
• business models
• industry transformation
• curiosity

Sponsors

Trunk Tools, ClearStory, Document Crunch

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Build Better Media, LinkedIn

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