Navigating the Confluence of Construction and Tech with Kassy Slaughter

Navigating the Confluence of Construction and Tech with Kassy Slaughter

February 11, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 69

About this episode

Todd Reed interviews Kassy Slaughter about the challenges and opportunities in the construction industry, focusing on technology, culture, and workforce engagement.

In this episode, Todd Reed speaks with Kassy Slaughter about the current state of the construction industry, focusing on labor shortages, the impact of technology, and the importance of company culture. They discuss the challenges faced by the industry, including misconceptions about construction careers, the need for a cultural shift, and the role of data and AI in improving workforce engagement. Kassy emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive work environment and the need for actionable steps to attract and retain talent in the construction sector. Kassy shares about one of her favorite restaurants, Iron Bay in Marquette, MI and talks about her favorite pastime, kayaking. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your favorite app. Here’s where I ask a huge favor from you, I’m creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe . Iron Bay Restaurant in Marquette: https://ironbaymqt.com/ To reach Kassy Slaughter on…

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