53 - Is Construction Tech Failing the Subcontractor? And How to fix it with Steve Silva
From Constructive by Seth Kalkman
May 22, 2026 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 53
About this episode
In this episode, Seth Kalkman interviews Steve Silva about his transition from corporate consulting to entrepreneurship in the construction tech industry.
What makes a top-tier corporate analyst walk away from high-rise office comfort to step into the high-stress world of concrete layout and heavy civil engineering? In this episode of Constructive , host Seth catches up with Cal Poly alumnus Steve Silva to talk about his incredible transition from Accenture consulting to field-hardened entrepreneurship. Steve pulls back the curtain on the tight margins of heavy civil contracting, recounting the intense logistical nightmares of high-stakes concrete pours and why he eventually liquidated his 401k to bet on his own vision. Now focused entirely on software development, Steve breaks down how his platforms, Offloadit and Checkit , are leveraging AI and OCR to eliminate landfill waste, prevent stolen material transactions, and put a hard stop to vendor fee erosion for the small subcontractors building our world . Tune in to discover how AI-native tools are finally replacing "caveman" paper workflows! Show Credits & Music: Music Track (Royalty Free): https://www.bensound.com Artist: Lunar Years License code: HRBO9NC4SPARNNZH
People in this episode
Host: Seth Kalkman
Guest: Steve Silva
Topics covered
- construction technology
- subcontractors
- entrepreneurship
- AI in construction
- heavy civil engineering
Keywords
- construction tech
- subcontractor challenges
- AI
- OCR
- heavy civil contracting
- logistics
- vendor fees
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Accenture, Cal Poly
Products: Offloadit, Checkit
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