Faster Schedules, Smarter Bids: AI in Construction | Doug Vincent

Summary In this episode, Anthony sits down with Doug Vincent to dig into the real, practical ways AI is reshaping construction - from winning more bids to accelerating schedules and tightening cash flow. Doug shares playbook-ready use cases: using AI to sharpen proposals, predict change-order opportunities, generate takeoffs in minutes, and auto-review pay apps against contracts for faster, cleaner approvals. They explore “trickle charging” (near-real-time sub payments), AI agents that compress back-office work to near-zero, and a three-horizon roadmap: (1) document & data automation now, (2) trusted AI agents + site telemetry next, (3) robotics at scale later. If you want to move from spreadsheets to systems (and avoid getting outbid) this conversation lays out where to start and how to scale safely. Special Guest Doug Vincent is a former owner’s rep, PM, and program manager who founded an AI-driven project controls platform to “kill spreadsheets” and give owners, CMs, and PMs faster, clearer decisions. His team focuses on cost/time/risk automation, AI pay-app reviews, and report generation so humans can spend more time driving schedule, quality, and outcomes - not formatting cells. Doug’s mission: accelerate AI adoption across construction with tools that are light, fast, and easy to deploy. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Doug Vincent and AI's Impact on Construction 00:21 - Discussing the Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Business 01:26 - The Bottom of the Digitization Index and Potential for Improvement 02:37 - Getting Started with AI Tools and Strategies 04:15 - Using AI for Bid Preparation and Project Management 05:12 - AI Applications in Scheduling and Bidding 06:08 - Exploring AI's Potential Across Business Operations 08:12 - Discovering New Use Cases for AI in Construction 09:24 - Exploring AI Companions and Emotional Interactions 11:48 - Emotional Support and Decision-Making with AI 13:08 - The Potential of AI to Hack the Prehistoric Brain 14:30 - Future Possibilities of AI, Including Personal Legacy 16:36 - Transforming Project Controls and Administrative Tasks 17:51 - The Three Horizons of AI Development 25:46 - The Evolution of AI and Robotics in Construction 32:19 - Future of Mobile Technologies and AI 37:34 - AI's Role in Architecture and On-Site Training 44:23 - Accelerating Pricing and Estimation Processes 48:49 - Impact of AI on Entry-Level Jobs in Construction 50:51 - Introduction to MASTT and Their AI Solutions 54:07 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information DOUG’S INFO: Website: https://www.mastt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentdoug/ PODCAST INFO: Website: https://FutureFactory.live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3 Find great guests at PodMatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/futurefactorypodcast