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Procore and Construction Dive have teamed up to bring you The Power of Construction. Throughout this podcast, you will hear stories from industry leaders who are evolving their businesses today to forge a better future tomorrow. From breaking down barriers and rewriting the rules to empowering their teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we will bring you the brightest minds in construction that are tasked with building the world where we all live, work and play. Whether you’re in construction, tech or simply curious about the built environment, join us for a look into how the construction industry is shaping the world around us. Watch and listen to new episodes and follow Procore on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for all of the best moments from the show!
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Construction safety rates vary sharply across borders despite workers using the same tools and handling identical risks. This episode traces how regulatory systems, accountability frameworks, and mental health enforcement shape on-the-job survival across the US, UK, and Australia. Explore why safety is increasingly driven by project governance and procurement choices rather than site PPE.Key topics coveredComparing international jobsite fatality rates across major economies Analyzing the impact of the UK Building Safety Act 2022 on project duty holdersEstablishing the golden thread of safety information throughout an asset lifecycle Regulating psychosocial hazards and mental health as physical workplace safety risks Evaluating safety performance as a competitive factor in global labor markets
The real danger to U.K. construction isn’t that AI will replace people—it’s that poor design and lost expertise are costing billions before a single brick is laid. Mark Snell, Technical Director at Dalkia UK and a driving force at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), explains why AI, regulatory change, and workforce shifts aren’t threats—they’re the tools to fix a system already under strain. From turning “lessons identified” into actual lessons learned to capturing the knowledge walking out the door, Snell makes the case that the future of the industry depends on confronting its design flaws now—before they become irreversible.
We call it “strategy,” but what if that word has lost its meaning in construction? Helen Gawor breaks down why construction strategies fail—and what real strategy looks like when it inspires your people, not just your boardroom. She calls out the industry’s addiction to lagging indicators, the dangers of blame culture, and why a "no bad news" mindset kills performance. You want transformation? Start with psychological safety, kinesthetic learning, and a vision that inspires everyone to follow. If your strategy doesn’t change how people behave, it’s not a strategy—it’s theatre.
Futurist Nikolas Badminton challenges the industry to reimagine what’s possible when we move from “what is” to “what if.” He introduces the Four Futures reshaping construction: Design, Decision-Making, Productivity, and Workforce. These aren’t predictions—they’re invitations to explore how augmented intelligence, global labor shifts, and a renewed sense of purpose are already changing how we build. This is a conversation about transformation at scale—and what it takes to become the kind of leader the future demands.Key Takeaways Futures-thinking unlocks competitive advantage in design, delivery, and leadership.AI isn’t a replacement—it’s a force multiplier for human creativity and decision-making.The future belongs to builders who ask “what if?”—and act before disruption forces change.
Everyone says construction needs to innovate—but no one agrees on who’s actually responsible for making it happen. Is it the owner? The builders? The tech vendor? Or is innovation everyone’s job—and therefore no one’s?In this episode, Amy Marks, SVP of Innovation at Compass Datacenters, breaks down why innovation in construction gets stuck and what it really takes to move the needle. We dig into how clearer ownership, aligned incentives, and smarter procurement models could shift innovation from a buzzword to a business driver. Key Takeaways Why innovation dies in the space between stakeholders—and how to fix itHow Compass creates a culture of innovation around AI, prefab, and digital transformationWhat happens when innovation is treated as a strategic asset
In a market where cost, speed, and quality are table stakes, owners are demanding more than projects delivered on time and on budget. They want trusted partners who bring strategy, intelligence, and collaboration to every phase. In this episode, Skanska's Regional Executive Officer, Anita Nelson, shares how owner–contractor relationships are evolving, why operating models must shift alongside strategy, and how data and AI can help projects advocate for themselves.
Everyone’s talking about AI in construction — but are we asking the harder questions: Who owns the intelligence AI creates? Whose data powers it? And what happens when AI is wrong?In this episode of The Power of Construction, we look beyond the hype to explore what true data and AI readiness means for our industry. From subcontractor IP to data agreements, we unpack how governance, trust, and collaboration will shape construction’s digital future. Because the companies that lead on trust will lead the way forward.
In this episode of The Power of Construction, we explore how AI is reshaping not only construction but the way organizations everywhere think, decide, and lead. Joined by Fiona Wilhelm, Director of Artificial Intelligence at the Wilhelm Group, and Rochelle Tognetti, Co-founder of the Australian Centre for AI in Marketing and previous CMO of Deloitte, we explore the emotional, ethical, and operational challenges of how leaders integrate intelligent systems into human workflows.From redefining C-suite skills and tackling “AI anxiety” to unlocking the strengths of neurodiverse talent, this conversation challenges leaders to look beyond the jobsite and ask not just what AI can do—but what it should do.
Procore and Construction Dive have teamed up to bring you The Power of Construction. Throughout this podcast, you will hear stories from industry leaders who are evolving their businesses today to forge a better future tomorrow. From breaking down barriers and rewriting the rules to empowering their teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we will bring you the brightest minds in construction that are tasked with building the world where we all live, work and play. Whether you’re in construction, tech or simply curious about the built environment, join us for a look into how the construction industry is shaping the world around us. Watch and listen to new episodes and follow Procore on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for all of the best moments from the show!
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