The CADDle Call

AI Can’t Be Trusted - Risks of AI in Construction & AEC

We're kicking off Season 7 with a hot topic! In this episode of The CADDle Call Podcast, Jim and Rocco discuss why blindly trusting AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, and Copilot is creating real risks in the construction and AEC industries. From biased data and paid results to the lack of accountability and human oversight, they explain why AI should be treated as a tool, and not a decision-maker, when project cost, safety, and schedules are on the line.

Autodesk Assistant and AI

As we wrap up Season 6 of The CADDle Call Podcast, we are joined by Tim Yarris, Senior Product Manager for Civil 3D at Autodesk, to discuss how Autodesk Assistant and AI are shaping real-world CAD and BIM workflows. We break down what Autodesk Assistant can do today, how AI fits directly inside tools like Civil 3D, and why these features are designed to support engineers, not replace them. A practical, no-hype conversation on AI’s role in modern design.

Controlling Health Safety and Compliance in Construction

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Harvey from SiteDocs to reveal how construction teams are ditching paper, reducing risk, and staying audit-ready with smarter Health, Safety & Compliance (HSC) workflows. From custom digital forms to real-time dashboards and field-to-office connectivity, learn how SiteDocs helps contractors stay on top of safety documentation, before it becomes a liability. If your jobsite struggles with overdue forms, outdated processes, or inconsistent reporting, this episode shows how to fix it fast. Tune in to learn: * How SiteDocs streamlines safety paperwork * Why real-time reporting transforms decision-making * Scalable tools for contractors of any size

Aging Out the Construction Workforce

Discover why the construction industry is facing one of the most significant workforce challenges in decades. In this episode of The CADDle Call podcast, we sit down with Steve Hathaway, founder of Construction Software Solutions, to discuss why skilled workers are retiring faster than companies can replace them, how technology and AI can help fill the gap, and what construction firms can do right now to build resilience for the next decade. Packed with practical insights on workforce planning, digital tools, and industry-wide trends, this episode is a must-listen for contractors, project managers, and construction leaders looking to navigate the future of labor in the built environment.

Real Contractor Results Using Bid Tracking Software

In this episode of The CADDle Call Podcast, we’re talking with Corey Watson, Head Estimator at A.S. Jones & Co., about his real-world experience using ZenTek’s ZenBidTracker — the simple, powerful tool designed to help contractors and estimators manage bids, track wins and losses, and improve profitability. We sit down with Corey to uncover how ZenBidTracker has changed his estimating process, reduced time spent managing bid data, and even boosted win rates. You’ll hear: * The biggest challenges contractors face when tracking bids manually * How ZenBidTracker simplifies estimating and bid management * The key features that deliver the most day-to-day value * Honest feedback from a real user — the good and the bad * Advice for contractors still relying on spreadsheets or manual tracking If you’re a small to mid-size contractor, estimator, or project manager looking to streamline pre-construction workflows, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Learn more about ZenBidTracker at https://zentekconsultants.net/zenbidtracker/ [https://zentekconsultants.net/zenbidtracker/].