The Power of Construction

Who is accountable for innovation in construction?

December 17, 2025·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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 TakeawaysWhy 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

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