AI, Robots & the Future of Building | Charlotte Build Expo

We're taking Builders Build on the road! In this episode, Karisa McKee hits the floor at Charlotte Build Expo to find out how businesses are using AI, what challenges they're facing, and where technology can make the biggest difference. We start with a behind-the-scenes look at Hawkins Street AI, including how builders can streamline estimating, financial reporting, and everyday workflows with construction-specific AI. Then things take an unexpected turn. From AI-powered sales processes to vibration therapy and humanoid robots, we're exploring the innovations, conversations, and personalities that make the construction industry interesting. 🎥 Builders Build is presented by Hawkins Street AI. Learn how Hawkins can help your construction business: https://hawkinsstreet.ai Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to Charlotte Build Expo 00:51 – How Hawkins Street AI helps builders 02:12 – AI-powered financial reporting demo 03:08 – Connecting construction data and workflows 03:44 – Why construction-specific AI matters 05:36 – Steak, marketing, and AI in sales 07:23 – An unexpected detour on the expo floor 10:53 – Humanoid robots and the future of work 13:08 – Meeting the robot 14:09 – Closing thoughts from Charlotte Build Expo #BuildersBuild #ConstructionTechnology #AIinConstruction #CharlotteBuildExpo