Construction Scheduling Is Dead - Broken Scheduling Systems & Modern AI Solutions from $600M Firm

Bricks And Bytes

"Construction scheduling is completely broken. We're still using PDF files and sticky notes to manage million-dollar projects."

In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Patrick Hennessy from Harkins Builders and we got to learn about why traditional project management tools are failing the construction industry, how AI could revolutionize daily site operations, and the brutal truth about construction tech pricing... and many more!

Patrick runs planning and analytics for a $600M general contractor and shares unfiltered insights from the trenches of construction technology adoption.

Tune in to find out about:

✅ Why Primavera P6 and traditional scheduling software creates more problems than it solves

✅ How AI daily briefs could replace morning huddles and transform job site management

✅ The real reason construction software pricing is getting out of control and what contractors should demand

✅ Why construction tech websites are completely useless and how startups are losing millions in delayed sales cycles

Listen now on Spotify and get the inside perspective on where construction technology is actually heading from someone who evaluates and implements it every day.

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Chapters

00:00 March Madness and Personal Reflections

01:15 Understanding Project Controls at Harkins Builders

04:06 The Role of Technology in Project Management

09:17 Harkins Builders: Company Size and Structure

11:36 Innovation in Construction: VDC vs. Project Controls

13:01 Evaluating Scheduling Software: The Future of Collaboration

16:06 Traditional vs. Modern Scheduling Practices

20:14 Data Collection and Its Impact on Scheduling

25:28 Accelerating Tech Adoption in Construction

29:32 The Quest for Comprehensive Software Solutions

33:29 The Importance of Clear Messaging in Construction Tech

37:16 Navigating Cold Outreach and Sales Tactics

41:15 The Challenge of Point Solutions vs. Comprehensive Platforms

44:46 Understanding Pricing Models in Construction Software

55:32 The Impact of AI on Construction Processes