Hey everyone!

Just dropped a new episode that I think you'll find incredibly valuable — especially if you've been curious about AI and need some inspiration.

I had the chance to sit down with Tom Feliz, Head of Growth at DataGrid, live at LCI Congress 2025. Tom isn't just talking theory — he's helping construction professionals implement AI in practical, real-world ways every day.

Why you should check this one out:

Tom makes AI approachable. He addresses the biggest misconception head-on: AI isn't here to replace you. It's here to handle the soul-crushing admin work that keeps you at the office until 7 PM. Think document analysis, capturing lessons learned, automating repetitive tasks — the stuff that drains your energy before you even get to the work that matters.

One of my favorite moments? Tom shares the story of a 30-year welding veteran who became an AI power user. If that doesn't prove anyone can do this, I don't know what does.

What you'll learn:

• How to get started with AI tools tomorrow (no coding required)

• The difference between Visual Language Models and LLMs — and why it matters for construction documents

• How to build AI agents that prevent your team from repeating the same mistakes project after project

• Tom's philosophy on "respect for people" and clearing the path for field workers

🎬 Tap above to watch on YouTube or listen to the podcast here: https://www.theebfcshow.com/ai-in-construction-tom-feliz/

I'd love to hear from you — What's one task in your workflow that you wish you could automate? Let's discuss below!