Top 10 Construction Podcasts to Listen to Now

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Construction is a constantly changing, rapidly evolving industry, and staying ahead of the top trends and latest news is vital for today’s modern professionals. Similarly, podcasts are a fast-growing medium, with more and more people each day listening in to hear the news and gain thoughtful insights. 

There are now around 850,000 podcasts, and that number is growing daily. For construction professionals, this means there is plenty of informative content and insights available, and it’s easy to find something for everyone.

Not sure where to start when it comes to construction podcasts? We’ve done the heavy lifting for you by putting together our list of the top construction podcasts available right now (in no particular order). All you need to do is hit play.

1. Digital Builder

A bi-weekly show that digs deep via interviews with industry leaders, Autodesk’s Digital Builder explores a variety of themes related to connected construction and the future of the industry. The podcast features experts from within Autodesk, forward-thinking construction professionals, industry partners, and other influencers from all corners of the jobsite.

Episode topics include emerging technologies and trends, roadblocks the industry is facing when it comes to diversity and inclusion, and strategies for fostering innovation and growth. You can find Digital Builder on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

2. Innovation Overload

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A new podcast from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Innovation Overload helps contractors understand industry tools and choose what’s best for their business. Each week on the show, the NECA Innovation Team and a guest talk through the problems contractors across the country are facing and how to tackle them.

Episode topics include leadership advice, embracing change, and stepping out of your comfort zone to stay relevant. Find recent episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 

3. Bridging the Gap

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This construction podcast from Applied Software invites you to join the innovation adventure by putting a spotlight on MEP and the construction industry. Bridging the Gap covers construction technology advancements, unique industry perspectives, the soft skills needed for successful transformation, and stories about the problem-solving mindset shaping this great industry and propelling it forward.

Episode topics include attitudes toward technology, construction empathy and leadership, staying curious, and securing data with agility. Listen up on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or watch on YouTube

4. Shared Coordinates

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A construction podcast in Spanish, Shared Coordinates covers the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, with a focus on the use and application of new technologies including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), as well as techniques for solving common industry problems. Through the sharing of experiences, interviews, and discussions, the podcast’s goal is to improve the industry one episode at a time. 

Episode topics include moving beyond smart cities, BIM methodologies, and VDC trends. Find recent episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

5. Construction Shared Pains

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Presented by the Construction Progress Coalition, The Shared Pains Podcast talks with experts from across the architecture, engineering, and construction industry striving to increase productivity and improve standards for data interoperability, among other efforts. Through interviews with industry and technology professionals, the podcast dives into current integration challenges, debates necessary industry changes, and more.

Episode topics include following the money, speaking prefab, and investing in AEC innovation. Explore the latest episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

6. Construction Dorks

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Want to nerd out on all things construction? This is the podcast for you! Construction Dorks is a conversation among a group of passionate construction nerds covering tech, construction, and how to move the industry forward. 

Episode topics include data security, collaboration, and construction technology. Head over the Apple Podcasts to see recent episodes.

7. Power to the Trades

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A new podcast generating a lot of buzz, Power to the Trades highlights news and current trends within the construction and technology industries, including in-depth discussions with a special guest trade contractor each week.

Episode topics include bid stories, communication and collaboration, and data access. Find recent episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

8. 99% Invisible

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Design is all around us every day, even if we may have stopped noticing it. The 99% Invisible podcast is a weekly examination of the processes and power of design and architecture that affect our daily lives. 

Episode topics include: global transportation systems, indigenous architecture, and underground survival shelters. You can find 99% Invisible on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

9. ConTechCrew

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Looking for the latest in construction tech? The ConTechCrew has you covered, with weekly discussions on innovation and all things construction tech, including hardware, software, devices, apps and, perhaps most importantly, how to apply this technology to construction projects.

Episode topics include construction technology, BIM processes, and the hard work of innovation. Listen up on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

10. Mass Construction Show

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A regional podcast out of Massachusetts, this show is packed with lots of actionable and nuanced insights. Mass Construction Show covers everything from real estate development to code, risk management to technology, and just about anything else relating to the construction industry.

Episode topics include growing your network, understanding schedules, and the intersection of energy, health, and building. Hear the latest episodes of Mass Construction Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  

Listen Up to These Construction Podcasts Today

From the latest in construction technology to trade-specific stories, there’s a construction podcast for everyone in the industry. These shows are a great way to hear an interesting story or two, brush up on a few skills, and learn something new. So grab your headphones and dive into a construction pod today. Happy listening!

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Eric Thomas

Eric is a Sr. Multimedia Content Marketing Manager at Autodesk and hosts the Digital Builder podcast. He has worked in the construction industry for over a decade at top ENR General Contractors and AEC technology companies. Eric has worked for Autodesk for nearly 5 years and joined the company via the PlanGrid acquisition. He has held numerous marketing roles at Autodesk including managing global industry research projects and other content marketing programs. Today Eric focuses on multimedia programs with an emphasis on video.