How Location-Based Tracking is Revolutionizing Construction and Fixing Rework with Matthew Hudelson

<p><span>In this episode of </span><em>The ConTech Crew</em><span>, hosts Jeff Sample and Jacob D'Albora sit down with </span><strong>Matthew Hudelson</strong><span>, founder of Inertia Systems, to discuss the concept of </span><em>datatization</em><span>, a revolutionary approach to data structuring in construction. Matthew shares how his background in technology and California healthcare compliance led him to develop location-based tracking solutions that optimize project management. The conversation covers the importance of data organization, integrations, and the role of technology in reducing rework and improving efficiency in construction projects.</span></p><p><br></p><h3><span>Key Takeaways:</span></h3><ul><li><span>How Matthew’s journey in tech and construction led to the creation of Inertia Systems.</span></li><li><span>The origins of </span><em>datatization</em><span> and why structured data is critical for project success.</span></li><li><span>Lessons learned from working in California’s highly regulated healthcare construction sector.</span></li><li><span>The importance of integrating construction technology tools rather than competing with them.</span></li><li><span>How location-based tracking and digital twins improve project efficiency and decision-making.</span></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><span>Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:</span></h3><p><span>[02:36] – Matthew Hudelson’s journey into construction technology and Inertia.</span></p><p><span>[09:43] – How IPD and Lean construction drive innovation.</span></p><p><span>[14:49] – COVID’s impact on construction technology and remote project management.</span></p><p><span>[22:12] – The concept of </span><em>datatization</em><span> and how object-based tracking improves efficiency.</span></p><p>[32:09] – Bridging the gap between BIM, digital twins, and field adoption.</p><p>[35:40] – Final thoughts on the future of construction technology and project certainty.</p><h3><br></h3><h3><span>Follow the Guest:</span></h3><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong><a href="linkedin.com/in/matthew-hudelson/"; rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="linkedin.com/in/matthew-hudelson-7b631738/"; rel="nofollow">linkedin.com/in/matthew-hudelson-7b631738/<…):</strong><span> </span><a href="linkedin.com/company/inertia-systems/"; rel="nofollow">linkedin.com/company/inertia-systems/</a>…; </span></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><span>Follow the Co-Host:</span></h3><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><a href="linkedin.com/in/jacobdalbora/"; rel="nofollow"><strong>linkedin.com/in/jacobdalbora/</strong>&l…; </strong></li><li><strong>Company(Linkedin): </strong><a href="linkedin.com/company/viatechnik/"; rel="nofollow"><strong>linkedin.com/company/viatechnik/</strong>…; </strong></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><span>Follow The ConTech Crew:</span></h3><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong><a href="thecontechcrew.com"; rel="nofollow"><strong> </strong></a><a href="thecontechcrew.com/"; rel="nofollow"><strong>thecontechcrew.com/</strong></a>&l…; </strong></li><li><strong>YouTube:</strong><a href="youtube.com/channel/ConTechCrew"; rel="nofollow"><strong> </strong></a><a href="youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg&q…; rel="nofollow"><strong>youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg&l…; </strong></li><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong><a href="linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/"; rel="nofollow"><strong>linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/</stro…; </strong></li><li><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/"; rel="nofollow"><strong>facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/</strong><…; </strong></li><li><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en"; rel="nofollow"><strong>instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en</strong…; </strong></li><li><strong>Tiktok: </strong><a href="tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew"; rel="nofollow"><strong>tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew</strong></…; </strong></li><li><strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="x.com/TheConTechCrew"; rel="nofollow"><strong>x.com/TheConTechCrew</strong></a>&…; </strong></li></ul><p><br></p>