The ConTechCrew

Smart CEOs hire smarter people. In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample  sits down with Tooey Courtemanche founder of Procore Technologies  , to uncover the secrets of visionary leadership and building a company driven by a shared mission. Here’s the reality: leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about recognizing your strengths, owning your weaknesses, and surrounding yourself with people who fill the gaps. The leaders who thrive don’t try to do it all—they build teams that amplify their vision. Holding on too tight or trying to be the expert in everything only limits growth. True success comes when leaders prioritize the collective mission over individual ego. Great leaders know: it’s never about them—it’s about what the team can achieve together. Want to transform your leadership approach? 🎧 Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/gfnjPbsU #Leadership #TeamBuilding #VisionaryLeadership #ConstructionTech #Procore #TheConTechCrew

Every #leader needs to hear this #advice from Tooey Courtemanche on this week's episode with Jeff Sample! Understanding that you can't know it all and identifying your #weaknesses is critical to building a successful #company. As the #founder of Procore Technologies and mentor to many other #founders, he had that nugget and many others on today's episode! Links in the Comments! Document Crunch

🎙️ This is a good one! Don't miss Jeff Sample's interview with Tooey Courtemanche, CEO of Procore Technologies, on today's The ConTechCrew podcast. Jeff and Tooey talk about 10 years of Procore, the future of #contech, mental health in construction, playing defense with #AI (sneak peek below and, btw, this is one of the ways we're helping to change the industry!), plus so much more expert insight. [ 🤫 You might also notice #DocumentCrunch toward the beginning of the interview. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/g7ftTybQ] 

You’re wasting money on buildings. In this episode of The ConTech Crew, hosts Jeff Sample  and Nathan C. Wood  sit down with Alexander Sidorov , COO & CFO of GAMMA AR , to shed light on how technology is reshaping the lifecycle costs of buildings. Here’s the reality: 80% of a building's total costs occur during its operation, with only 20% tied to construction.  Forward-thinking asset owners are catching on—they’re focusing not just on construction but on making smart decisions during the early design phase to optimize long-term performance. By embracing a holistic, data-driven approach, owners are driving results that ripple through the entire building lifecycle.  Design informed by operational insights, supported by technologies like AR and BIM, sets the stage for efficiency and reduced costs from the outset. It’s not just about building faster—it’s about building smarter to create long-term value. 🎧 Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/gSqRUkDJ #ConstructionTech #BuildingLifecycle #CostOptimization #TechInConstruction #ConstructionInnovation

Tech isn’t here to save you. In this episode of The ConTech Crew, hosts Jeff Sample  and Nathan C. Wood  engage with Alexander Sidorov  , COO & CFO of GAMMA AR , to tackle the unrealistic expectations often placed on technology in the construction industry. There’s a common misconception that technology must be perfect from day one.  Yet, construction tools like AR can already deliver game-changing benefits—transforming hours of QA/QC into minutes, reducing errors, and enabling smarter workflows. Still, adoption is slow. Why? Because expectations often exceed reality.  Tools aren’t meant to do everything for you—they’re designed to empower teams by eliminating inefficiencies, not mailing plans or “bringing lunch.” The real win lies in understanding what technology *can* do—like providing clarity and accuracy where it matters most—and leveraging it to revolutionize processes while staying grounded in practicality. It's not about perfection; it’s about progress.  Construction has the tools—now it’s time to use them. 🎧 Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/gSqRUkDJ #Construction #AugmentedReality #TechInConstruction #Innovation #EfficiencyTools #ConstructionInnovation

Construction profits are a scam. In this episode of The ConTech Crew, hosts Jeff Sample and Nathan C. Wood welcome Alexander Sidorov , COO & CFO of GAMMA AR , to uncover the hidden truths about the construction industry and its untapped technological potential. Construction is a paradox. It’s the sixth-largest industry globally, yet its margins are so slim it becomes a volume game.  Mistakes? They’re budgeted in as inevitable, adding unnecessary costs to already stretched resources. But here’s the twist—construction is far more tech-enabled than most industries.  Augmented reality, mixed reality, and structured data like BIM have the power to transform the way we build. The problem isn’t the tools; it’s the mindset.  Technology isn’t here to replace expertise—it’s here to amplify it by eliminating noise and enabling smarter decisions on-site. From reducing rework with AR overlays to streamlining communication between office and field teams, the opportunities are massive.  The key lies in adopting technology that works seamlessly within existing workflows, making innovation accessible and intuitive. It’s time for construction to break free from its past and embrace a more efficient, data-driven future. 🎧 Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/gSqRUkDJ #Construction #AugmentedReality #TechInConstruction #BIM #ConstructionInnovation #EfficiencyTools

School ruins how we learn. In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample sits down with Nathan C. Wood and Charlie Dunn from DPR Construction  to explore the critical role of experiential learning in fostering innovation. Traditional education pushes memorization over experience, stifling creativity.  By the time we reach adulthood, many of us have forgotten how to learn through play—a vital skill for problem-solving and innovation. But here’s the truth: no one truly forgets how to play.  It just takes the right environment to unlock it.  When adults are given permission to experiment, fail, and try again, they rediscover the creativity they’ve always had. This shift isn’t just personal—it’s transformational for teams. Building a culture of innovation starts with embracing play as a tool to solve complex challenges and think beyond the obvious. 🎧 Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/gjTAhp-W #Innovation #LearningThroughPlay #CreativityUnlocked #ConstructionLeadership #ProblemSolving #TeamSuccess

The secret to flawless planning! In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample  is joined by Nathan C. Wood and Charlie Dunn from DPR Construction to explore how shifting the planning process from a top-down directive to a collaborative experience unlocks better results in construction. Traditional planning isolates decision-makers and imposes schedules on teams, creating frustration and inefficiency.  But when teams co-create plans using visual tools, the process changes dramatically. Connecting schedules to models lets teams "time travel" into future scenarios.  By visualizing outcomes, they can identify issues early, revise strategies, and align on a shared vision of success.  It’s a continuous loop of improvement that eliminates uncertainty and builds confidence. Collaboration transforms planning into a powerful tool—not a burdensome task.  When everyone is invested in the process, you don’t just create better schedules—you create stronger teams. 🎧 Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/gjTAhp-W #ConstructionLeadership #Collaboration #VisualPlanning #Innovation #TrustInTeams #ConstructionSuccess

Are we teaching kids not to be #creative? This episode of The ConTechCrew with Charlie Dunn went to some of the heart of the work Nathan C. Wood and I have been doing alongside Charlie for the past few years. The idea of #play has been lost, yet it is the most important tool for #innovation! We are not fighting alone, and ultimately, we are paying homage to Duncan Wardle and others who are freely sharing their content to help us, like Kristina Henkai, SoBuilt (Society for Built Experiences), Jennifer Lacy & Jesus (Jesse) Hernandez, No BS with Jen & Jess. We don't forget the people grinding the ground level Adam Hoots, Doanh Do 🏗️ 👷♂️, Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, David Stutzman, Steve Gantner, Clark Ellis and those I forgot! Find the links to the show in the comments!

The #1 reason plans fail. In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample teams up with Nathan C. Wood and Charlie Dunn from DPR Construction to uncover why precision in planning is the foundation of trust in construction projects. Approximation errors happen when progress is communicated vaguely—like saying “we’re 20% done” versus “we’re 80% done.” These gaps aren’t just about numbers; they create mistrust and disrupt workflows.  Misaligned expectations between teams lead to unnecessary tension and slow progress. The fix starts with collaboration.  When teams build schedules together, trust becomes the byproduct of clear, visual, and universally understood plans.  Using precise progress markers replaces ambiguity with confidence.  Everyone knows what’s done, what’s next, and that the plan is achievable. This isn’t just about better schedules—it’s about fostering belief and ownership in the process, empowering teams to work together seamlessly. 🎧 Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/gjTAhp-W #ConstructionLeadership #Collaboration #PrecisionPlanning #Innovation #TrustInTeams #ProjectSuccess