SummaryIn this episode, Anthony sits down with Doug Vincent to dig into the real, practical ways AI is reshaping construction - from winning more bids to accelerating schedules and tightening cash flow. Doug shares playbook-ready use cases: using AI to sharpen proposals, predict change-order opportunities, generate takeoffs in minutes, and auto-review pay apps against contracts for faster, cleaner approvals. They explore “trickle charging” (near-real-time sub payments), AI agents that compress back-office work to near-zero, and a thr...
Summary
In this episode, Anthony sits down with Doug Vincent to dig into the real, practical ways AI is reshaping construction - from winning more bids to accelerating schedules and tightening cash flow. Doug shares playbook-ready use cases: using AI to sharpen proposals, predict change-order opportunities, generate takeoffs in minutes, and auto-review pay apps against contracts for faster, cleaner approvals. They explore “trickle charging” (near-real-time sub payments), AI agents that compress back-office work to near-zero, and a three-horizon roadmap: (1) document & data automation now, (2) trusted AI agents + site telemetry next, (3) robotics at scale later. If you want to move from spreadsheets to systems (and avoid getting outbid) this conversation lays out where to start and how to scale safely.
Special Guest
Doug Vincent is a former owner’s rep, PM, and program manager who founded an AI-driven project controls platform to “kill spreadsheets” and give owners, CMs, and PMs faster, clearer decisions. His team focuses on cost/time/risk automation, AI pay-app reviews, and report generation so humans can spend more time driving schedule, quality, and outcomes - not formatting cells. Doug’s mission: accelerate AI adoption across construction with tools that are light, fast, and easy to deploy.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Doug Vincent and AI's Impact on Construction
00:21 - Discussing the Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Business
01:26 - The Bottom of the Digitization Index and Potential for Improvement
02:37 - Getting Started with AI Tools and Strategies
04:15 - Using AI for Bid Preparation and Project Management
05:12 - AI Applications in Scheduling and Bidding
06:08 - Exploring AI's Potential Across Business Operations
08:12 - Discovering New Use Cases for AI in Construction
09:24 - Exploring AI Companions and Emotional Interactions
11:48 - Emotional Support and Decision-Making with AI
13:08 - The Potential of AI to Hack the Prehistoric Brain
14:30 - Future Possibilities of AI, Including Personal Legacy
16:36 - Transforming Project Controls and Administrative Tasks
17:51 - The Three Horizons of AI Development
25:46 - The Evolution of AI and Robotics in Construction
32:19 - Future of Mobile Technologies and AI
37:34 - AI's Role in Architecture and On-Site Training
44:23 - Accelerating Pricing and Estimation Processes
48:49 - Impact of AI on Entry-Level Jobs in Construction
50:51 - Introduction to MASTT and Their AI Solutions
54:07 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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Website: https://www.mastt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentdoug/
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