Colin Piper
Chief Marketing Officer at BuildOps and seasoned AEC marketing leader with extensive product and demand-generation experience from roles including Autodesk; discusses BuildOps' go-to-market, AI adoption among trade contractors and the company's research report.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 42min
The Trade Contractors Are Leading the AI Revolution in Construction with Colin Piper
Colin Piper, Chief Marketing Officer at BuildOps and an AEC industry expert, dives into the transformative role of AI in the construction sector. He reveals that 78% of trade contractors are already embracing AI, enhancing workflows and combating labor shortages. The discussion highlights the importance of robust data infrastructure and training to optimize AI use. They also explore how AI can streamline tasks, aid in estimating, and foster collaboration between generations within the workforce.
Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 7min
78% of Trade Contractors Use AI - AI Adoption in Construction Is Way Ahead of What You Think
Colin Piper, CMO at BuildOps and former Autodesk marketer, speaks about building software for MEP trade contractors. He explains BuildOps’ go-to-market playbook and full-funnel marketing tactics. He highlights findings from a survey of 600 trade contractors on AI adoption, how trades use AI daily, and why training — not fear — is the main barrier.
