The Voices of Risk Management Pioneering and Simplifying Construction Contracts with Josh Levy
Josh Levy is the CEO and co-founder of Document Crunch, an innovative company dedicated to explaining construction contracts as simply as possible. With a background in Construction Management from the University of Florida and an enriching experience as a construction law clerk, Josh’s journey into construction and technology solutions is as compelling as it is impactful. This episode shares why Josh is so passionate about reducing risk in construction, how Document Crunch was born out of necessity, and the broader applications of their technology beyond just construction contracts.
Key Takeaways:
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A little bit about Josh and his role at Document Crunch.
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How did Josh get into construction management and technology solutions?
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Why is construction so risky?
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Everything stems from what’s written in the contract. If something bad or unexpected happens, the contract should have it covered and noted.
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Why is Josh so passionate about this industry?
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How does Document Crunch work?
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Is Document Crunch just limited to construction contracts?
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Josh shares what attracted him the most to this industry when he was first studying it in college.
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When it came time to start his own company, what pushed Josh to become entrepreneurial?
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So many people don’t take their shot. Sometimes now is as good a time as any to take that risk.
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What’s next for Josh and his company?
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Josh believes younger folks should be investing in soft skills because that’s something AI won’t be able to take over as easily.
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The contract is key at the end of the day, which means everyone who signs it or is involved in it, needs to understand in layman’s terms what the contract covers.
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Why does Josh have an American flag behind him? He shares a quick story.
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Josh’s final piece of advice: Learn as much as you can and then don’t be afraid to take the risk.
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