Episodes 58
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (35)
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Built Different, a podcast about the technology, teams and trendsetters who are changing the way we build. Hosts Grant Hagen, Brian Vizarreta and Adam Della Monica - three of the leading voices in the worlds of reality capture and construction tech - are building a community that is obsessed with questioning the status quo, creating cultures of innovation and equipping everyone with tools to, quite simply, build different. You can expect inspirational yet practical stories from innovators on the frontlines to the leadership teams casting a vision for a better way to build.

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Recent Episodes

Episode #48 - What happens when the C-Suite backs tech?

Dec 05, 2025 45m

How do you go from zero to five drone docks – and a company-wide mandate – in under 18 months?In this episode, we sit down with Chase Ertzbergerfrom Lexicon to break down how his team turned top-down…

Episode #47 - Turning documentation into a competitive edge

Aug 01, 2025 49m

From jungle drones to high-rise progress shots, Neil of Blue Water Drones shares his wild path into construction tech—and how he's redefining what it means to be a service provider in reality…

Episode #46 - AI, safety and the real story behind construction tech

Jul 18, 2025 50m

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Kanner to unpack the real evolution of construction tech – from pre-iPad field tools to AI-driven safety systems. We get into what it takes to build for an…

Ep #45 - The strategy shift that made scale possible

Jun 13, 2025 51m

What happens when doing it all stops working? In Episode 45, we sit down with Julia Guerra from FlyGuys to unpack the pivotal strategy shift that took her from leading solo to building scalable…

Ep# 44 - How Skanska made daily drone flights standard on a 76-acre mega project

Jun 06, 2025 36m

How does a 76-acre offshore wind project turn daily drone capture into business-critical infrastructure?In this episode, we sit down with Kara Fragola and Louis Saccaro from Skanska to unpack how…

Ep #43 - How Weitz built a 20-person VDC team without chasing hype

May 16, 2025 54m

How does a leading contractor scale a VDC team from 3 to 20 – without chasing hype? In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Marriot and Brian Owens from Weitz to unpack how they built a high-impact,…

Ep #42 - Your jobsite has a story – are you telling it?

May 09, 2025 50m

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Caldwell from Maple Reinders to explore how internal storytelling and site documentation can drive real tech adoption on construction sites. From thermal drone…

Ep #41 - How to stop your tech from getting ghosted

May 02, 2025 47m

Live from the AGC National Convention, this episode of Build Different features Roy Malcom (DPR Construction) and Cheri Hanes (AXA XL) as we unpack why construction tech so often gets ignored – and…

Ep #40 - How to test construction tech without losing your mind (or job)

Apr 25, 2025 55m

Bombarded with demos and LinkedIn DMs? Felipe Serrano from Brasfield & Gorrie breaks down his field-tested process for evaluating construction tech without burning out. From vendor intake forms…

Ep #39 - Building the future with less

Apr 18, 2025 49m

Construction tech pioneer Joe Williams joins the show to unpack why smaller, leaner teams are better positioned to reshape the industry. From launching Project Atlas to navigating a Bluebeam…

Ep #38 - Why the best witness on your jobsite is the camera

Apr 11, 2025 1h 20m

Contracts don’t care what you meant—they care what you documented. In this episode, construction attorney Stewart Shurtleff joins the crew to break down the legal risks hiding in your jobsite texts,…

Ep #37 - iPads, airspace and one Superintendent’s drive to innovate

Apr 04, 2025 49m

Jan Ahner from Alvin H. Butz, Inc. isn’t your typical superintendent. In this episode, we unpack how a boots-on-the-ground builder is driving tech adoption on his own terms — from early drone…

Ep #36 - How viral jobsite content gets built with Ted Strazimiri

Mar 28, 2025 57m

In this episode, drone consultant Ted shares how he turned hands-on field work into viral content and real industry impact—breaking down what actually works in reality capture, both on the jobsite…

Ep #35 - ConTech March Madness

Mar 21, 2025 1h 21m

The crew breaks down the ultimate project bracket – pitting execution tools, data strategies and industry workflows head-to-head. From drones vs. laser scanning to the battle between Precon and…

Ep #34: Closing one chapter, opening another

Mar 14, 2025 1h 7m

In this episode of Built Different, co-host Adam announces his departure from Built Different to rejoin Turner Construction, marking a full-circle moment in his career. The team reflects on his…

Ep #33 - Passing the mic

Mar 07, 2025 57m

Big changes on Build Different! We’re switching up the lineup and bringing in a new voice. Tune in as we introduce our new host, dive into his journey through construction and tech, and talk about…

Ep #32 - Adapt or get left in the dust

Feb 28, 2025 1h 18m

In this episode of Built Different, we’re diving into three big questions shaping the industry: Are robotics the next frontier or just another overhyped tool? How do Division 1 specs impact the way…

Ep #31: Is the grass greener?

Feb 21, 2025 1h 45m

In this episode of Built Different, we dive into career transitions—what makes people stay in construction, what pushes them to explore new opportunities, and whether the grass is really greener on…

Ep #30: Stadium fever, FPV drones, and the innovation driving the big leagues

Feb 14, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode, we dive into stadium construction trends, the rise of FPV drone footage, and must-have tech tools – Meta Smart Glasses, DJI Osmo cameras, and more. We also break down top insights…

Ep #29 - Tech Overload, CYA Culture and the Fight to Keep Construction Simple

Feb 07, 2025 59m

The Built Different podcast returns with a fresh lineup of hosts—Brian Vizarreta, Grant Hagen and Adam Della Monica—bringing unfiltered conversations straight from the field. In this kickoff episode,…

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