The Super Who Speaks Both Languages

Wally Castro · Superintendent · Bernards

In this engaging interview, Wally Castro shares his journey from architectural design to construction management, emphasizing the importance of field experience, digital tools, and innovative tech in modern construction. Discover insights on BIM, VDC, tech adoption, and how to leverage technology for project success. Today's Guest: Wally Castro Episode Sponsors: Check Out Trunk Tools: https://trunktools.com/ Check Out ClearStory: https://www.clearstory.build/ Check Out Document Crunch: https://www.documentcrunch.com/

1. 00:00Calling in from the Ontario city services trailer
2. 01:45From high school architecture class to the field
3. 04:27Trusting the model and teaching trades to use it
4. 09:14Leaving Turner's safety net for a regional GC
5. 13:50Tech budgets on hard bid jobs
6. 16:42ChatGPT, AI daily logs, and the paper notebook
7. 19:54How a super plugs into BIM coordination
8. 21:41What VDC misses: the schedule
9. 25:11AI search, drones, and the adoption hurdle
10. 34:52CM Builder, Beverly Hills logistics, and advice to a younger self

Timestamps are from the recording and may drift a minute or two from the published edit.

"I have full confidence and faith that what I'm looking at in the model is what I need to install. A big part of why people hesitate is because they're like, is this even accurate?"

Wally Castro · 04:27

"The design catches the construction and now you're totally shot. Instead of saving the owner money and speeding up the outcome, we're costing the job a bunch of money and unable to recover in the end."

Wally Castro · 23:07

"The knowledge that you gain out there, nobody could ever take that from you, because that's the bread and butter of what we do, and having that in your back pocket is more valuable than anything downstream."

Wally Castro · 38:07