Wired to Build
Wired to Build
Nick Caravella
Paperless Builders: The Why, What, and How of Construction Technology with Hamzah Shanbari
46 minutes Posted Feb 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
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In this episode of Wired to Build, we sit down with Hamzah Shanbari, Director of Innovation at Haskell and author of Paperless Builders: The Why, What, and How of Construction Technology. We dive deep into the evolving landscape of construction technology, exploring how digital transformation can streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and drive efficiency. Hamzah shares insights from his book, discussing the biggest roadblocks to innovation, the critical role of people in technology adoption, and how companies can embrace failure as a necessary step toward progress.

From rethinking paper-based processes to leveraging AI in construction, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons for anyone navigating the challenges of digital transformation in the built environment.

šŸ”¹ Why change in construction is hard—but necessary
šŸ”¹ The Builder’s Framework for implementing new technology
šŸ”¹ How to overcome fear of failure and drive adoption
šŸ”¹ The future of AI, automation, and digital twins in construction
šŸ”¹ Practical steps companies can take to innovate today

Don't miss this engaging discussion on what it really takes to go paperless, digital, and future-ready in construction.