The Build Up Podcast: AI Series Episode 1

AI is already changing homebuilding, but most builders are still stuck at the edit-email-and-ChatGPT stage. Paul Lopez, COO of NAHB breaks down what that means for an industry that cannot afford to guess wrong, from back-office wins to the next wave of permitting, design, and jobsite automation. John Riddle and Ryan Benson dig into the uncomfortable truth many builders are feeling right now: everyone knows AI matters, but very few know how to use it without risking reputation, wasting money, or buying the wrong platform. Paul brings the national association perspective on what builders are actually using today, where the real opportunity is, and why the smartest move is not full speed ahead - it is thoughtful, industry-specific adoption. This is the first of a three part series on AI.