AI in Construction Is Making Decisions Without Human Control and Breaking Data with Colin Whitlatch
The episode explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping construction management while emphasizing that fully autonomous, 100% AI‑driven decisions remain risky. Colin Whitlatch, CTO of Cahooa, explains the company’s “human‑in‑the‑loop” philosophy, where AI assistants generate data and suggest actions but final approval stays with people. Key insights include Cahooa’s metadata‑driven, low‑code architecture that lets users configure business logic, workflows, and approvals without writing code. The platform can ingest spreadsheets, auto‑number items, and support complex approval chains—illustrated by a 25‑step workflow—while remaining adaptable to each project’s contract terms. Whitlash highlights concrete examples: auto‑numbers that can span simple sequential IDs to 200‑character strings encoding project details, and the ability to launch a functional domain out‑of‑the‑box before tailoring it. He also notes the platform’s evolution from a construction‑focused tool to serving education, oil‑gas, real‑estate, and government sectors. The broader implication is that construction firms can harness AI’s speed and data handling while mitigating errors through human oversight. Cahooa’s flexible, metadata‑centric model offers a scalable path for the industry—and beyond—to adopt AI without sacrificing control or requiring extensive custom development.
How Contract Documents Cause Construction Problems and Build a Zero Disputes System with Josh Levy
Josh Levy, a former corporate lawyer turned tech entrepreneur, leads Document Crunch in reshaping construction contract management. The company’s culture‑first approach and a bold “Zero Disputes” vision aim to surface contract risks before they trigger claims. A strategic partnership with...
The Construction Industry Bottleneck Blocking Global Innovation Despite AI and New Technology
The panel at AGC National 2026 highlighted a paradox: even as artificial intelligence and digital tools proliferate, the construction sector remains the primary bottleneck throttling global innovation. Speakers argued that firms ignoring AI risk becoming uncompetitive, likening outdated methods to...
The Builders Are Stuck in Admin Work, & It Is Killing Construction Productivity with Jennifer Hohman
In a recent ConTech Crew interview, Baker Construction’s CIO Jennifer Hohman explains how excessive administrative tasks are eroding construction productivity. She stresses that technology must be tightly coupled to field workflows rather than adding layers of paperwork. Hohman walks through...