# Ep. 36 - Is White Collar Construction Work Safe from AI? Asking for a Friend with Aaron Toppston

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Podcast: [Construction Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-conversations-6912327)
Published: 2026-03-03T18:00:10+00:00
Episode link: https://constructionconversations.podbean.com/e/will-ai-replace-white%e2%80%91collar-work-construction-s-hidden-moats/
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Duration seconds: 3591

## Resource

This episode explores the impact of AI on the economy, labor, and construction industry, featuring insights from industry experts. We discuss the potential for AI to replace human labor, the importance of human leadership, and strategies for adapting to rapid technological change.Our Website: https://constructionconversations.com/Today's Guest: Aaron Toppston, Managing Partner, GS Futures - Early Stage VentureCheck Him Out on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-toppston-079a955/Episode Sponsors:Check Out Planera: https://www.planera.io/Check Out Trunk Tools: https://trunktools.com/

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