Rapid advances in drone technology are reshaping construction, from jobsite safety and progress tracking to automation and AI-powered insights. And with the FAA’s newly proposed Part 108 rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, the industry may soon see its biggest leap yet.
In this episode of ConstructorCast, host Max Nelson sits down with:
Spencer Phillips, Counsel, Regulatory and Litigation Advocacy
AGC of America | https://www.agc.org/
Grant Hagen, Head of Community
DroneDeploy | https://www.dronedeploy.com/
Together, they break down what contractors need to know about the proposed rule, including:
How BVLOS operations differ from the current Part 107 limitations
What “airworthiness acceptance” means and how it could impact the drone market
How contractors would certify their drone programs, not just individual pilots
The shift toward autonomous and remote piloting
The opportunities and risks as drones integrate into the national airspace
The timeline for FAA rulemaking and how contractors can engage in the process
Whether your firm is already using drones or just considering what’s next, this conversation helps demystify the regulatory landscape and paints a clear picture of what the future of drone usage in construction may look like.
Resources:
2026 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7VFSFT2
AGC's Comments on FAA 108: https://news.agc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FAA-2025-1908-2836_attachment_1.pdf
Article Overview on AGC News: https://news.agc.org/advocacy/faa-moves-to-allow-for-expanded-usage-of-drones/
The 2025 AI Resource Guide for Construction Professionals: https://www.agc.org/system/files?file=Files/TechHub/2025%20AI%20Resource%20Guide%20for%20Construction%20Professionals%20%28Final%29.pdf
DroneDeploy's Built Different Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-different/id1620061125
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Rapid advances in drone technology are reshaping construction, from jobsite safety and progress tracking to automation and AI-powered insights. And with the FAA’s newly proposed Part 108 rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, the industry may soon see its biggest leap yet.
In this episode of ConstructorCast, host Max Nelson sits down with:
Spencer Phillips, Counsel, Regulatory and Litigation Advocacy
AGC of America | https://www.agc.org/
Grant Hagen, Head of Community
DroneDeploy | https://www.dronedeploy.com/
Together, they break down what contractors need to know about the proposed rule, including:
How BVLOS operations differ from the current Part 107 limitations
What “airworthiness acceptance” means and how it could impact the drone market
How contractors would certify their drone programs, not just individual pilots
The shift toward autonomous and remote piloting
The opportunities and risks as drones integrate into the national airspace
The timeline for FAA rulemaking and how contractors can engage in the process
Whether your firm is already using drones or just considering what’s next, this conversation helps demystify the regulatory landscape and paints a clear picture of what the future of drone usage in construction may look like.
Resources:
2026 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7VFSFT2
AGC's Comments on FAA 108: https://news.agc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FAA-2025-1908-2836_attachment_1.pdf
Article Overview on AGC News: https://news.agc.org/advocacy/faa-moves-to-allow-for-expanded-usage-of-drones/
The 2025 AI Resource Guide for Construction Professionals: https://www.agc.org/system/files?file=Files/TechHub/2025%20AI%20Resource%20Guide%20for%20Construction%20Professionals%20%28Final%29.pdf
DroneDeploy's Built Different Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-different/id1620061125
Extreme Impact: The Power of Purpose-Driven Construction
ConstructorCast
35 minutes 45 seconds
2 months ago
Extreme Impact: The Power of Purpose-Driven Construction
What happens when a construction company takes on the “impossible” and delivers it in record time? In this episode of ConstructorCast, we sit down with Claire Brehmer and Casey Port of Hubbell Construction Services to talk about their award-winning 2024 Extreme Build project, Homes for Hope.
In just five days, Hubbell and its partners designed, coordinated, and built two fully furnished homes for families of brain injury recovery patients through On With Life. The project not only pushed the limits of construction speed and logistics, but also left a lasting mark on the community and everyone involved.
Tune in to hear how Hubbell turned an “extreme” challenge into an even greater impact, proving that construction builds more than structures, it builds hope.
The AGC in the Community awards are open for applications now! Is your organization doing something to help your community? Submit now through October 31! https://agccharities.org/agc-in-the-community/
Guests:
Casey Port
Vice President
Hubbell Construction Services
https://hubbellrealty.com/about/executive-team/casey-port-leed-ap
Claire Brehmer
Communications Manager
Hubbell Realty Company
https://www.hubbellrealty.com
About the project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwj7JrhC7hA
Hubbell's Dig It Podcast: https://digit.hubbellcompanies.com/?utm_campaign=17194407-Dig%20It%20Podcasts&utm_source=HRC%20website&utm_medium=website
About Hubbell's AGC Recognition: https://hubbellrealty.com/about/news/2025/04/11/hubbell-construction-wins-national-award-from-associated-general-contractors-of-america
ConstructorCast
Rapid advances in drone technology are reshaping construction, from jobsite safety and progress tracking to automation and AI-powered insights. And with the FAA’s newly proposed Part 108 rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, the industry may soon see its biggest leap yet.
In this episode of ConstructorCast, host Max Nelson sits down with:
Spencer Phillips, Counsel, Regulatory and Litigation Advocacy
AGC of America | https://www.agc.org/
Grant Hagen, Head of Community
DroneDeploy | https://www.dronedeploy.com/
Together, they break down what contractors need to know about the proposed rule, including:
How BVLOS operations differ from the current Part 107 limitations
What “airworthiness acceptance” means and how it could impact the drone market
How contractors would certify their drone programs, not just individual pilots
The shift toward autonomous and remote piloting
The opportunities and risks as drones integrate into the national airspace
The timeline for FAA rulemaking and how contractors can engage in the process
Whether your firm is already using drones or just considering what’s next, this conversation helps demystify the regulatory landscape and paints a clear picture of what the future of drone usage in construction may look like.
Resources:
2026 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7VFSFT2
AGC's Comments on FAA 108: https://news.agc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FAA-2025-1908-2836_attachment_1.pdf
Article Overview on AGC News: https://news.agc.org/advocacy/faa-moves-to-allow-for-expanded-usage-of-drones/
The 2025 AI Resource Guide for Construction Professionals: https://www.agc.org/system/files?file=Files/TechHub/2025%20AI%20Resource%20Guide%20for%20Construction%20Professionals%20%28Final%29.pdf
DroneDeploy's Built Different Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-different/id1620061125
