Buildings 2.0

Andrew Zang, Founder and CEO of Bespoke AIR, explores how responsible AI is reshaping commercial real estate by helping landlords and leasing teams work smarter, move faster, and unlock new revenue opportunities. Drawing on his experience in billions of dollars of real estate transactions, Andrew explains why generic AI tools aren't enough and why tailored, industry-specific solutions are essential for meaningful adoption. 

 

He also shares practical strategies for securing organizational buy-in, preserving institutional knowledge, and integrating AI into leasing and transaction workflows without losing the human relationships that drive the industry.

 

key topics

The importance of tailored AI solutions for real estate

Organizational buy-in and AI governance

Operationalizing AI in leasing and transactions

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI in Real Estate

01:02 Understanding Landlord Needs and AI Solutions

06:17 The Importance of Organizational Buy-In

08:45 Operationalizing AI in Real Estate

14:08 Building Effective AI Teams

18:36 Bespoke AIR: A Tailored AI Solution

22:26 Speeding Up the Leasing Process

25:39 Catalyzing Change in Real Estate with AI

In this episode, Will Curtis, Founder and Principal Broker of Crossed Sabers Commercial Real Estate, shares his perspective on the rapidly evolving commercial real estate landscape and the forces reshaping office, industrial, and investment markets. Drawing on his military background and decades of CRE experience, Will explores how operational excellence, technology adoption, and AI-driven systems are helping firms improve efficiency while maintaining a competitive edge. He also discusses innovative leasing strategies, the future of office space, and why human relationships and trust remain irreplaceable in an increasingly digital world.

Key Topics

Impact of AI on CRE operations

Trends in office and industrial markets

Innovative lease structures and flexibility

The importance of human relationships in CRE

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Will Curtis and His Journey
02:13 Current Trends in the San Antonio Real Estate Market
04:42 Industry-Specific Trends in Office Space Utilization
07:21 Attributes of Attractive Commercial Office Spaces
10:52 Challenges Facing Landlords and Financing Issues
16:34 Will Curtis's Business Model and Systems Approach
18:35 Balancing Relationships and Technology in Real Estate
20:14 The Role of AI in Enhancing Productivity
24:23 The Enduring Importance of Human Interaction
27:12 The Underrated Role of Property Managers
30:16 Advice for Young Professionals Entering Real Estate

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