Episode 17 ft. Greg Sikes from Acumatica
Fri Jan 23 2026
In this episode of CO Pod, host Caroline Raffetto is joined by Greg Sikes, Director of Product Management focused on construction at Acumatica, for an in-depth conversation on how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping the construction industry.Greg shares insights from his extensive background in product management and reflects on major technology shifts from the early days of the internet to today’s AI revolution. Together, Caroline and Greg explore how construction companies are adopting AI at different speeds, what practical AI use cases look like today, and why the industry may no longer be the technology laggard it’s often assumed to be.This episode dives into real-world examples of AI in construction, including automation, data anomaly detection, virtual assistants, and how ERP platforms like Acumatica are helping contractors scale smarter, work more efficiently, and make better data-driven decisions—while navigating risk, security, and workforce challenges.
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In this episode of CO Pod, host Caroline Raffetto is joined by Greg Sikes, Director of Product Management focused on construction at Acumatica, for an in-depth conversation on how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping the construction industry.Greg shares insights from his extensive background in product management and reflects on major technology shifts from the early days of the internet to today’s AI revolution. Together, Caroline and Greg explore how construction companies are adopting AI at different speeds, what practical AI use cases look like today, and why the industry may no longer be the technology laggard it’s often assumed to be.This episode dives into real-world examples of AI in construction, including automation, data anomaly detection, virtual assistants, and how ERP platforms like Acumatica are helping contractors scale smarter, work more efficiently, and make better data-driven decisions—while navigating risk, security, and workforce challenges.