Buildings 2.0

In this episode, Alexis McGuffin, National Director of Digital Delivery at Suffolk Construction, explores how the construction industry must evolve beyond traditional VDC and BIM roles to unlock the full value of digital delivery. She shares her vision for the future "digital engineer," discusses why technology alone isn't enough, and explains how organizations can better integrate data, people, and processes to drive project success. Alexis also dives into talent development, labor challenges, contract innovation, and the leadership skills construction professionals need to thrive in a rapidly changing industry.

Key Topics

The evolution of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)

The rise of the digital engineer in construction

Strategic integration of technology and organizational change

Chapters
00:00 The Evolution of VDC in Construction
05:22 Challenges in the Current Construction Landscape
10:28 The Future of Project Management in Construction
14:43 Differentiating Construction Companies Today
19:26 Addressing the Labor Shortage in Construction
22:30 A Vision for the Future of Construction Contracts
24:08 Advice for the Next Generation of Construction Professionals

In this episode, Matthew Schneider, Founder and CEO of Building Inc., explores how trusted data, blockchain, and AI are transforming the real estate industry. Learn why data verification is becoming the foundation of faster transactions, better investment decisions, and more transparent property operations. Matthew also shares his vision for tokenization, digital infrastructure, and the future of real estate innovation.

 

Key Topics
• Data organization and verification in real estate
• Building trust through digital infrastructure
• The hidden costs of poor property data
• AI, governance, and the importance of trusted information
• Blockchain applications in real estate
• Understanding tokenization and asset liquidity
• Digital twins, BIM, and the future of property management
• How transparency can increase property value and investor confidence

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Building Inc.
05:15 The Importance of Data Verification
09:16 Understanding the Cost of Doing Business
13:41 Budgeting for Building Inc.
17:19 The Role of Trust in Real Estate Data
21:11 Verification Processes in Real Estate
25:27 Tokenization and Its Impact on Real Estate
29:55 Building the Future of Real Estate

Eldar Sadikov shares how construction procurement is being transformed through AI-powered automation and agentic workflows. Coming from a construction family background and combining experience from AI research at Google and Microsoft, he explains how Field Materials is replacing manual spreadsheets, paper forms, and repetitive data entry with intelligent procurement systems. The conversation explores how AI agents can automate purchasing, invoice processing, delivery tracking, and material management across large-scale construction projects, especially as infrastructure and data center demand accelerates. Eldar also discusses the future of construction operations, where AI-native workflows, smarter purchasing decisions, and real-time procurement intelligence will dramatically improve efficiency, scalability, and project execution across the industry.

 

Key Topics

AI in construction procurement

Automation of manual workflows

Agentic AI systems for contractors

Infrastructure and data center construction growth

Procurement intelligence and material tracking

Construction technology innovation

AI-native software platforms

Scaling operations through automation

Digital transformation in construction

Future of construction procurement workflows

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eldar Sadikov and Field Materials

02:19 The Need for AI in Construction Procurement

05:18 Automating Procurement Operations

07:44 Building the Field Materials Platform

10:37 Growth and Market Impact

13:01 User Experience and Business Model

15:32 Drivers of Growth in Construction

18:23 Selling to Construction vs. Retail

20:52 Future of Procurement in Construction

23:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

26:01 Emerging Trends in Energy and Infrastructure

In this episode of Buildings 2.0, Eitan Sarfati shares insights on the evolution of BIM, the rise of AI in architecture, and why the future of construction technology is bigger than simply building a “Revit killer.” The conversation explores how connected data, intelligent workflows, and automation are transforming the entire building lifecycle — from design and coordination to construction and facility management. Eitan also discusses how AI is accelerating software innovation in the AEC industry and changing the role of architects, designers, and startup founders. The episode offers a forward-looking perspective on how architects can leverage creativity, systems thinking, and emerging technology to shape the future of the built environment.

Key Topics

The evolution of BIM and modern construction software

How AI is transforming architecture and construction workflows

The future of building data, automation, and intelligent design tools

Why connected workflows matter more than “Revit killer” narratives

The changing role of architects and AEC startup founders in the AI era

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eitan Sarfati and Swapp

04:24 The Evolution of BIM and Its Importance

08:08 Understanding BIM for Owners and Operators

11:43 Navigating the BIM Landscape

15:38 The Future of Design Tools and AI

19:57 Building Lasting Companies in a Rapidly Changing Industry

24:18 Advice for Young Architects and Startup Founders

In this episode of Buildings 2.0, Jose Cruz speaks with Johan Hanegraaf, co-founder of Arkio, about why current AEC tools feel broken and how AR/VR is evolving design workflows. They explore mixed reality, real-time collaboration, and the value of experiencing and interacting with spaces at true scale along with lessons from building a simple, user-driven product.

 

Takeaways

AEC tools are outdated and fragmented

Mixed reality is more practical than pure VR

True-scale design beats 2D screens

Collaboration is moving to multiplayer workflows

Simplicity drives product adoption

AI is improving workflows, not replacing design

No single 3D format will dominate

Architects are shifting toward tech roles