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March 11, 2026Episode 5024 min

#50 - Kanav Hasija, Chief Executive Officer at MeltPlan

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Kanav Hasija, Chief Executive Officer at MeltPlan.What you’ll get out of this episode:Kanav Hasija shares how a frustrating home remodel led him to discover massive inefficiencies in construction planning.The biggest productivity gains in construction come from pre-construction planning, not the build phase.AI can now understand documents, drawings, schedules, and building codes, unlocking new automation opportunities.MeltPlan’s AI achieves about 95% accuracy on building inspector exam questions to validate its understanding of construction codes.The future of construction will combine AI planning, prefab manufacturing, and robotics.To learn more about MeltPlan:Website https://www.meltplan.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/meltplan/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanavhasija/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

November 19, 2025Episode 4919 min

#49 - Karly Heffernan, Co-Founder at Hardline

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Karly Heffernan, Co-Founder at Hardline.What you’ll get out of this episode:From Team Canada to Tech Founder: Karly Heffernan's journey spans elite hockey, Harvard, and launching a construction tech startup.Hardline's Mission: A voice-powered assistant app designed to document jobsite decisions without recording calls.Designed for Superintendents: Hardline aims to protect and empower site leads by reducing tedious admin work and preventing costly rework.Strategic Partnerships & Growth: Integrated with Procore, Autodesk, and soon Fieldwire; part of Suffolk Technologies' Boost accelerator.Voice as the Future of Workflows: Hardline is betting on voice AI to replace keyboards and streamline site communication.To learn more about Hardline:Website https://www.hardlineapp.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/hardline-app/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karly-lynn-heffernan/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

August 13, 2025Episode 4818 min

#48 - Bill Mandara, Chief Executive Officer & Owner at Mancini Duffy

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Bill Mandara, Chief Executive Officer & Owner at Mancini Duffy.What you’ll get out of this episode:From Roots to Leadership: Bill Mandara shares his journey from a family of contractors to leading Mancini Duffy through a strategic transformation and nationwide expansion.Diverse Practice Areas: Mancini Duffy now spans corporate interiors, aviation, hospitality, life sciences, residential, healthcare, and more.Tech-Driven Innovation: The firm integrates AR, VR, and AI into project delivery, aiming for real-time approval and construction from Revit models.Valuing Expertise: Mandara advocates for a shift away from commoditizing architecture, stressing the value of experience and collaborative problem-solving.Client-Centric Philosophy: His leadership emphasizes teamwork, relatability, and making complex processes approachable for clients.To learn more about Mancini Duffy:Website http://www.manciniduffy.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mancini-duffy/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-mandara-ra-8ab36b11/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

June 4, 2025Episode 4718 min

#47 - Eldar Sadikov, CEO & Co-Founder at Field Materials

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Eldar Sadikov, CEO & Co-Founder at Field Materials.What you’ll get out of this episode:From AI Researcher to Construction Tech Leader: Eldar Sadikov transitioned from a Stanford PhD program and PayPal-acquired startup to co-founding Field Materials.Deep Industry Roots: With a family background in construction, Eldar brings personal passion to solving procurement inefficiencies.AI That Wows the Industry: Their AI capabilities—especially document recognition—became the product’s standout feature, driving rapid growth.Rocket-Fueled Series A: Raised an oversubscribed Series A in just two weeks, buoyed by strong customer traction and growth.Big Vision for Vertical Software: Plans to double GMV and expand the platform’s modules, tackling the complexities of diverse construction trades.To learn more about Field Materials:Website http://www.fieldmaterials.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldmaterials/Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldarsadikov/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

May 28, 2025Episode 4617 min

#46 - Tom Deane, Co-Founder and CEO at ProjectMark CRM

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Tom Deane, Co-Founder and CEO at ProjectMark CRM.What you’ll get out of this episode:Tom Deane’s Journey: From Dublin building sites to co-founding ProjectMark in San Francisco.Startup Lessons: Importance of validating customer pain and timing investor outreach.Fundraising Realities: Navigating the gray area of being “too early” or “too late” for VCs.Tech and Labor in Construction: AI adoption and labor shortages shaping the industry.ProjectMark's Vision: Simplifying data, enhancing relationships, and fueling revenue growth.To learn more about ProjectMark CRM:Website https://www.projectmark.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectmark/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-deane-5b93b93a/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

May 21, 2025Episode 4516 min

#45 - Josef Bromovsky, CEO and Co-Founder at Algoma

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Josef Bromovsky, CEO and Co-Founder at Algoma.What you’ll get out of this episode:Solving Housing Supply Crisis: Algoma uses AI to streamline pre-construction and address the U.S. housing shortage.Designed for Developers: Targets mid-sized real estate developers lacking large in-house analysis teams.Sustainability Recognized: Awarded for promoting mass timber use via New York and Georgia Mass Timber Studio grants.Pre-Construction Insights: Offers zoning, site capacity, rent comps, and demographic data through a single address search.Investor Confidence: Raised $2.3M in seed funding led by Zakuwa Ventures, focused on transforming the built environment.To learn more about Algoma:Website https://www.algoma.co/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/algomaco/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefbromovsky/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

May 7, 2025Episode 4415 min

#44 - NK Chaitanya, CEO & Co-Founder at Track3D

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: NK Chaitanya, CEO & Co-Founder at Track3D.What you’ll get out of this episode:Track3D simplifies construction monitoring by using AI and visual data from any camera type—no BIM or drawings required.NK Chaitanya's tech journey spans 17 years, from gesture-control devices to smart city modeling, leading to Track3D's inception.AI breakthroughs now allow zero-shot object recognition, enabling tracking without prior data training.Future visions include autonomous robots on job sites providing real-time feedback and improving workflow accuracy.Accessibility is key—Track3D is scalable from multimillion-dollar projects to small home renovations.To learn more about Track3D:Website https://track3d.ai/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/track3dai/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaitanyanaredla/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

April 30, 2025Episode 4320 min

#43 - Lumber Acquires BuilderFax

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guests: Shreesha Ramdas, CEO & Co-Founder at Lumber & Kirk Samuelson, Executive Chairman at BuilderFax.What you’ll get out of this episode:Lumber acquires BuilderFax to enhance innovation and support skilled construction workers.BuilderFax remains a free app, providing credential tracking, career support, and wellness tools for construction workers.Integration with Lumber enables seamless onboarding and verified credential transfers between apps.New capabilities planned, including career guidance, financial literacy, and mental wellness resources.Contractors can differentiate themselves by adopting the app and showing support for workforce development.To learn more about:Lumber Website https://www.lumberfi.com Lumber LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumberfi/ BuilderFax Website https://www.builderfax.com/ BuilderFax LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/builderfax/Guest's Socials:Shreesha Ramdas LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreesharamdas/Kirk Samuelson LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-samuelson-208768b6/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

April 23, 2025Episode 4216 min

#42 - Patric Hellermann, General Partner at Foundamental

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Patric Hellermann, General Partner at Foundamental.What you’ll get out of this episode:Patric Hellermann shares why Foundamental focuses solely on early-stage construction tech investments worldwide.Discover the regional tech bottlenecks from India’s supply chain to the U.S.'s fragmented software landscape.Learn why local “avatars” are critical and why copying successful models across geographies rarely works.Gain insight into Hellermann’s top investment areas: robotics, pre-construction efficiency, and new data infrastructures.Understand his philosophy on long-term impact and the nonlinear nature of innovation in construction.To learn more about Foundamental:Website https://www.foundamental.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundamental/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aecvc/?originalSubdomain=deShow and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

April 2, 2025Episode 4117 min

#41 - Tessa Lau, Founder & CEO at Dusty Robotics

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Tessa Lau, Founder & CEO at Dusty Robotics.What you’ll get out of this episode:The Inspiration Behind Dusty Robotics – Tessa Lau’s journey from AI and automation to revolutionizing construction with robotics.How Dusty Robotics Works – A breakdown of the field printer and how it enhances construction layout accuracy.Adoption & Challenges – Overcoming skepticism and achieving industry-leading accuracy.Robotics & Construction Misconceptions – It’s not about replacing labor, but improving quality and efficiency.Entrepreneurial Lessons – Tessa’s insights on resilience, adaptation, and leading through challenges.To learn more about Dusty Robotics:Website https://www.dustyrobotics.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dusty-robotics/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessalau/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of ConstructionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-construction/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Construction is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.