In this episode of Builder Tactics, host Damien Edwards sits down with Chad Gill, founder of VAs for Construction, to explore a groundbreaking topic that’s shaking up the industry: how blue-collar workers are using AI on the construction site.Together, they explore real-world applications of artificial intelligence by field teams — from streamlining punch lists and tracking job progress to automating repetitive administrative tasks and enhancing communication between the office and the field. Chad shares stories from the trenches, discusses the resistance and excitement AI is generating among tradespeople, and highlights the surprising ways virtual assistants and AI tools are already making a difference for foremen, supers, and site teams.About Chad Gill: Chad Gill is a former contractor with 23+ years of hands-on experience in the construction industry. Now, as the founder of Laminin Coach and VAs for Construction, Chad helps leaders and their teams become AI-enhanced. By focusing on practical applications, he empowers organizations to leverage AI for better decision-making, improved workflows, and measurable results. He’s also a speaker, known for his talk “Blue Collar AI”, which explores practical ways AI is transforming the skilled trades and construction industry. Chad is passionate about showing leaders that AI isn’t about complexity or futuristic technology—it’s about small, everyday actions that add up to huge impact. Website: https://www.vas4construction.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-gill-99042a37/ Contact:
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