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EPISODE 423: How ready is your construction business for the future? If you haven\u2019t thought about AI and automation yet, you could be missing out on something big!

In this week\u2019s episode of The ConTech Crew, my co-host Travis Voss and I sit down with Aaron Hilger, CEO of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors\u2019 National Association (SMACNA), and Carol Duncan, President of General Sheet Metal and SMACNA, to discuss the evolving landscape of the construction industry.

This conversation dives into the importance of adopting new technologies like AI and automation in construction to stay competitive, manage labor shortages, and improve efficiency.\xa0

We explore how industry associations like SMACNA can play a pivotal role in mentoring and collaboration, the significance of peer learning, and more.

Curious how you can future-proof your business?

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:\xa0

Introduction (00:00)

What is SMACNA and its impact on the industry (03:17)

AI\u2019s potential to revolutionize construction operations (10:01)

Leveraging technology to address labor shortage issue (19:30)

How SMACNA supports small to mid-sized businesses (26:21)

What it\u2019s like planning the SMACNA convention (29:14)

Why contractors learn best from their peers (32:01)

What sets SMACNA events apart (36:30)

SMACNA\u2019s impact on contractor members (38:15)

Succession planning and employee ownership (ESOP) (46:10)

Additional Resources:

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Follow Aaron Hilger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhilger/

Follow Carol Duncan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-duncan-31630710/

Follow Travis Voss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-voss/

Visit SMACNA for more information: https://www.smacna.org/

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