The Expert Podcast

• New compact construction equipment using AI, like Bobcat’s Rogue, is changing the industry.
• The Rogue is a robot skid steer loader that you program to do tasks like grading and obstacle recognition.
• This advancement shows that AI is moving into the construction space, not just white-collar and tech jobs.

• Skilled operators may need to be aware of the potential impact of automation and AI on their jobs.
• Robots and AI are increasingly being integrated into construction workflows, posing a challenge for traditional roles.

• The housing recession may already be over, with the market potentially having already experienced a “crash” in early 2023.
• Many experts suggest that the worst is behind us, despite what many predicted for years.
• The housing demand is still high, with multiple offers on homes and new home construction ramping up due to the lack of available resale homes.

• Experts point out that, despite price increases, the recession in real estate may have already passed.
• Recovery is still happening in terms of housing inventory, but home building is up due to high demand.

• AI, robots, and automation may be part of the future of construction, changing the way contractors and GCs operate.
• Contractors should consider how these technologies could impact their business, whether integrating them or staying human-operated.

• Consider including automation in your capital investments and workflows.
• If you prefer to avoid AI-based equipment, communicate that to clients and differentiate your business from competitors who adopt these technologies.

• Share your thoughts on these technologies and how they may affect the construction and housing industries.
• We want to hear diverse opinions on the future of AI and automation in these sectors.