Today we’re in conversation with Siddhant Mehta, Project Manager at Skanska, to explore how AI is transforming construction. From choosing the right tools to critiquing SaaS pricing models, Sid shares insights on tech adoption, AI coding, and the future of project management.
00:46 – Sid’s Journey Abroad
Sid Mehta shares his story from Mumbai to the U.S., managing multimillion-dollar projects and finding his place in construction management.
02:03 – Building Tech Networks
How Skanska leverages emerging tech groups, vendor evaluations, and peer networks to spread innovation across teams.
03:55 – Tech Adoption Realities
Sid challenges perceptions of slow adoption in construction, highlighting why pilot projects need time to show results.
05:14 – The Feedback Gap
Why construction tech tools often miss the mark, and how missing field feedback hurts tool development.
06:43 – Choosing the Right Tool
Sid explains why not every tech solution fits every project, stressing the importance of aligning tools with project type and phase.
09:06 – SaaS Pricing Rant
A frank critique of SaaS pricing in construction, questioning project-based fees versus simpler subscriptions.
12:00 – Naming Names (Kinda) A playful yet pointed critique of familiar industry pricing models—without naming names (but we all know who).
17:05 – Rise of AI Coding
Exploring tools like Replit, Claude, and Cursor, and the rise of “vibe coding” in construction tech and software development.
23:02 – AI’s Development Impact
How AI coding shifts the role of developers, and why front-end engineering faces more disruption than back-end.
28:00 – Data Centers & Demand
How AI’s growth drives demand for data centers, reshaping infrastructure needs for GPUs, power, and cooling.
35:00 – Environmental Impacts
A look at the ecological consequences of data center expansion, from water usage to energy demands.
40:48 – AI Saves the Day
Real-world examples of AI replacing executive assistants, saving hours on email, scheduling, and admin tasks in construction.
45:00 – Skanska’s Internal AI
How Skanska built internal chatbots to automate project schedules, saving schedulers hours every week.
47:26 – Ripple Effect of AI
Sid reflects on how AI’s time savings can scale across thousands of employees, transforming workflows organization-wide.
50:00 – Marketing’s AI Shift
Why SEO strategies are changing in an AI world, and how creative content is being reshaped by generative tools.
54:00 – AI’s Rapid Acceleration
Closing thoughts on how quickly AI is evolving, and why getting on board now is key for construction leaders.
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00:46 – Sid’s Journey Abroad
Sid Mehta shares his story from Mumbai to the U.S., managing multimillion-dollar projects and finding his place in construction management.
02:03 – Building Tech Networks
How Skanska leverages emerging tech groups, vendor evaluations, and peer networks to spread innovation across teams.
03:55 – Tech Adoption Realities
Sid challenges perceptions of slow adoption in construction, highlighting why pilot projects need time to show results.
05:14 – The Feedback Gap
Why construction tech tools often miss the mark, and how missing field feedback hurts tool development.
06:43 – Choosing the Right Tool
Sid explains why not every tech solution fits every project, stressing the importance of aligning tools with project type and phase.
09:06 – SaaS Pricing Rant
A frank critique of SaaS pricing in construction, questioning project-based fees versus simpler subscriptions.
12:00 – Naming Names (Kinda) A playful yet pointed critique of familiar industry pricing models—without naming names (but we all know who).
17:05 – Rise of AI Coding
Exploring tools like Replit, Claude, and Cursor, and the rise of “vibe coding” in construction tech and software development.
23:02 – AI’s Development Impact
How AI coding shifts the role of developers, and why front-end engineering faces more disruption than back-end.
28:00 – Data Centers & Demand
How AI’s growth drives demand for data centers, reshaping infrastructure needs for GPUs, power, and cooling.
35:00 – Environmental Impacts
A look at the ecological consequences of data center expansion, from water usage to energy demands.
40:48 – AI Saves the Day
Real-world examples of AI replacing executive assistants, saving hours on email, scheduling, and admin tasks in construction.
45:00 – Skanska’s Internal AI
How Skanska built internal chatbots to automate project schedules, saving schedulers hours every week.
47:26 – Ripple Effect of AI
Sid reflects on how AI’s time savings can scale across thousands of employees, transforming workflows organization-wide.
50:00 – Marketing’s AI Shift
Why SEO strategies are changing in an AI world, and how creative content is being reshaped by generative tools.
54:00 – AI’s Rapid Acceleration
Closing thoughts on how quickly AI is evolving, and why getting on board now is key for construction leaders.
Go build something awesome!
CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partners
FIND US ONLINE:
-Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com
-LinkedIn: / constructionbrospodcast
-Instagram: / constructionbrospodcast
-TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@constructionbrothers?lang=en
-Eddie on LinkedIn: / eddie-c-057b3b11
-Tyler on LinkedIn: / tylerscottcampbell
If you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening!