How to Modernize a Construction Business Without Breaking It

Modernizing a construction business isn't just about finding better technology. It's about getting people to change how they've worked for years—sometimes for decades. Dan Wies is the third-generation President of Wies Drywall and Construction and also leads Wies Offsite and Constructobot. He's spent years introducing new technology and processes across his businesses, from prefabrication and construction software to AI and automation. In this episode of Billing & Chilling, Dan joins Claire Wilson to discuss what it actually takes to modernize an established construction business without losing the people who make it work.  Together, they cover: How Dan approaches change in a multigenerational family business What he looks for when vetting and piloting new construction software Why construction is slow to adopt new technology and how getting burned has fueled industry skepticism How he's using AI today and where he sees the limits of AI and robotics How to measure technology ROI beyond dollars and hours saved Why setting realistic expectations is critical to making change stick Dan's approach to technology comes back to one goal: making good people more effective. New tools and processes only matter if they ultimately help the people using them work better. Connect with Dan:   /     *Connect with Claire:*  / construction-claire   Resources: https://www.awci.org/ https://swacca.org/ https://constructforstl.org/