A.I. is affecting every single facet of the construction industry. We are committing to doing a quarterly update, and this is the Q1 2026 State of A.I. update from the Construction Hot Takes podcast. Here, we talk through 5 key updates in the world of construction A.I.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro to AI Trends
04:02 – Embedded AI "Co-pilots"
07:11 – Document & Contract Intelligence
12:22 – AI-Assisted Estimating
15:51 – AI for Production Scheduling
17:06 – Financial & Invoice Automation

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In this episode, Gregory Gorman draws on his industry leading expertise in construction accounting especially as it has been dramatically affected by A.I., specifically how A.I. is enabling the continuous close.

Chapters:

0:00 – Intro to Market Trends
1:52 – Understanding Risk Management
3:29 – Scaling Your Operations
6:09 – Tech Integration in Construction
10:55 – Future Outlook & Closing

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In this episode, Katherine Cooper talks about the new wave of search in 2026 that is powered by A.I. While many have already familiarized themselves with Search Engine Optimization, Answer Engine Optimization and Generative Engine Optimization remain untapped by most even prominent firms. Be sure to check this episode out and walk away with some of the key next steps that your construction firm can implement into your marketing strategies in 2026.

Chapters:

00:00 – Search vs. Generative Optimization
03:52 – Role of Reddit & LinkedIn
10:40 – Building Digital Credibility
14:56 – The Future of Google Ads
16:29 – Human-Centric Content Strategy

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In this episode, Gregory Gorman and Adam Cooper do a quick episode on the basics of private equity for construction businesses. Having plenty of experience working with construction firms with interest in working with private equity, this can provide you with some context. If you have any specific questions Adam or Gregory will be able to speak in depth with you about your concerns so please reach out.

Chapters
0:00 Intro to Private Equity
1:04 PE Management Roles
3:20 Portfolio Diversification
5:04 Mid-Market Construction
7:42 Recurring Revenue Value

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In this episode we are joined by Joshua Gregory, VP at Alston Construction, and friend of Adam Cooper since high school. They draw from their respective experiences in the world of construction to talk about the divide between pre-construction estimation and post-launch operations, and the reasons one may want to appreciate both sides no matter which side one works on. Hope you enjoy this episode.

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In this episode, Jeff Robertson, Gregory Gorman, and Adam Cooper talk about the reality of ERP implementation. Especially if you are considering this for your construction organization, this episode will be highly valuable for you as the conversation goes through the many facets of consideration that must occur in order for a successful, smooth changeover to occur.

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In this episode, Katherine Cooper and Adam Cooper talk about the functions of sales, marketing, and business development within the context of residential construction firms.

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In this episode, our resident finance expert Gregory Gorman and operations expert Jeff Robertson talk about how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of construction accounting. We get really specific in this episode, so we hope you find value in this conversation.

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