Digital Builder Podcast
1) AI, Sustainability, and the Long View from Autodesk Research
Research and development teams often work behind the scenes, but they play a major role in shaping where construction is headed next. In this episode, Eric Thomas sits down with Fope Bademosi, Circula...Show More
2) Why AI Adoption Fails and How Construction Leaders Can Fix It
In this episode of Digital Builder, host Eric Thomas sits down with Dr. Sarah Buchner, founder and CEO of Trunk Tools, for a grounded, no-nonsense conversation about how construction teams can actuall...Show More
3) Enter the New Era of Reality Capture
In this episode of Digital Builder, host Eric Thomas sits down with Jeevan Kalanithi and Michael Fleischman, co-founders of OpenSpace, to explore how reality capture technology is transforming constru...Show More
4) A Closer Look at Design & Make with Autodesk’s Dara Treseder
In this episode of Digital Builder, host Eric Thomas sits down with Autodesk Chief Marketing Officer Dara Treseder to unpack the latest insights from Autodesk’s State of Design & Make Report. Recorded...Show More
5) What Makes Design-Build Different? A Deep Dive With DBIA
Design-build is gaining momentum across the construction industry, and for good reason: it delivers projects faster, fosters collaboration, and reduces risk. But what really sets design-build apart fr...Show More
6) How Firms, Educators, and Tech Are Closing the Construction Skills Gap Together
The construction industry faces a growing talent shortage—but innovative partnerships are paving the way forward. In this episode of Digital Builder, host Eric Thomas sits down with Nick Otto, Chief T...Show More
How Firms, Educators, and Tech Are Closing the Construction Skills Gap Together
36:11 | Nov 25th, 2025
7) Construction Professionals Should Know THIS About Model Context Protocols (MCPs)
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work—but until recently, its capabilities were limited by context. Enter Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new standard that’s changing the game by ena...Show More
Construction Professionals Should Know THIS About Model Context Protocols (MCPs)
23:45 | Nov 18th, 2025
8) Why the Future of Preconstruction is Brighter Than Ever
Preconstruction is evolving faster than ever—and it’s changing what it means to plan and price projects. In this episode of Digital Builder, host Eric Thomas sits down with Jose Gudiño, Manager of Con...Show More
9) From Aspirational to Operational: How Sustainability Is Evolving in Construction
Sustainability in construction has long been a topic of discussion—but the nature of that conversation is changing. In this episode, host Eric Thomas sits down with Joe Speicher, Chief Sustainability ...Show More
From Aspirational to Operational: How Sustainability Is Evolving in Construction
30:49 | Oct 28th, 2025
10) AU2025 Recap and A Retrospective on Over 130+ Episodes of Digital Builder
Join our host Eric Thomas live from Nashville, Tennessee, as he reflects on hosting over 130 episodes of Autodesk's Digital Builder podcast. Eric covers 5 key takeaways from his discussions with indus...Show More