The Preconstruction Podcast

We’re back with a new episode of The Preconstruction Podcast and it’s a strong one to kick things off.

Gareth McGlynn sits down with Elliot Christiansen, Sr. Vice President of Operations at Cleveland Construction, after a recent move that caught a lot of attention across the industry.

With so much noise around AI and new tech, this episode focuses on what’s actually working in practice, from real decisions to implementation and what teams are seeing on the ground today.

Discussion Highlights:

• Cleveland's major platform transition: The decision to move from Procore to Autodesk and what triggered the shift, early benefits, cost considerations, and key lessons.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: How it's supporting project controls, forecasting, and data continuity.
• Using AI outside the core platform: Tools like Box AI to support day-to-day work.
• Elliot's passion for mentoring: The role of mentoring, LMS systems, and building the next generation of preconstruction professionals.

A timely conversation for anyone weighing up new technology, reviewing their current systems, or looking at how AI fits into their workflow.

Connect with Elliot via Linkedin.