Technology should make field life easier, not harder. Karalynn talks with Baker Concrete's CIO, Jennifer Hohman, about bringing tech into gritty construction work, balancing AI with gut instinct, getting crews to adopt tools, and why privately held companies and trades careers still offer huge opportunities.
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Key Takeaways
1. Tech in construction only sticks if it clearly removes steps, saves time, and keeps people in the field instead of in the trailer.
2. AI and contract tools are powerful, but they must be paired with human judgment, full contract reading, and "trust but validate."
3. Adoption depends on simple, intuitive interfaces, field‑driven feedback, and leaders willing to sell the value, not mandate tools.
4. Construction careers and trades—especially for the next generation and women—are wide‑open, but the industry must actively "sell" how fun and meaningful the work is.
