Aaron McClellan · Construction Technology Manager · Granite Construction
In this episode, Aaron shares how Granite is redefining industry standards by embracing citizen development, AI-driven safety initiatives, and seamless communication via platforms like Yammer and SharePoint. We break down how agile teams can quickly experiment with vibe coding and low-code solutions, then scale success company-wide, without risking security or losing control. You'll learn how construction leaders are using AI to cut silos, reduce fatigue, and enable faster decision-making, even in complex, geographically dispersed projects. Our Website: https://constructionconversations.com/ Today's Guest: Aaron Mcclellan Check Him Out on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-mcclellan/ Episode Sponsors: Check Out Trunk Tools: https://trunktools.com/ Check Out ClearStory: https://www.clearstory.build/
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"If you stay in stealth mode and then you come out and go to market with your product, you better be ready that somebody is vibe coding a tool that's your competitor."
Aaron McClellan · 24:28
"If your point solution fits in the middle of that data flow and doesn't really do anything with the data that's valuable, is it really worth the time?"
Aaron McClellan · 30:16
"Whatever you're doing in your current job, the value you're contributing needs to attribute to the person sitting two levels above you. If you have that mindset, you're going to succeed in this industry."
Aaron McClellan · 43:50