The ConTech Crew 395: Podcast OGs: The Power of Podcasting in Construction with Devon Tilly, Founder and Host of Art of Construction

Published: Feb. 13, 2024, 10 a.m.

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How is the construction industry keeping pace with the rapidly evolving digital transformation?

In this week's episode of The ConTech Crew, my co-host Nathan Wood and I have the pleasure of interviewing Devon Tilly in person.

Devon is the founder and host of The Art of Construction podcast and a pioneer in the construction podcasting world. He has been running this podcast for ten years while operating multiple companies, including Window & Door Installer.

Today, Devon shares his journey from starting a podcast to becoming a pivotal figure in the construction community, highlighting the role of digital platforms in bridging the gap between global innovations and local practices.

We also talk about the challenges of technology integration, the role of technology and community in the industry's growth, and much more.

Let's get started!


Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)
Meet the OG of construction podcasting (04:57)
The concept of master facilitators in construction (07:06)
Integrating technology in the construction business (11:31)
Lean and Agile methodologies in construction (20:59)
Blending on-site and off-site construction (27:01)
The value of innovation and risk-taking in business (33:38)
Construction industry challenges and solutions (36:58)
Role of technology and collaboration in the industry\u2019s growth (40:26)
The AEC iSummit (44:41)
Construction technology news of the week (48:27)


Additional Resources:

Listen to the show at https://thecontechcrew.com

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew

Sign up for the upcoming AEC iSummit: https://www.constructionprogress.org/

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Follow Devon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-tilly-5a407a20/

Subscribe to The Art of Construction podcast: https://www.theartofconstruction.net/

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