Right first time? AI and construction with QFlow

Building something exactly as designed sounds straightforward – but anyone in construction knows its anything but. In fact, around 6% of project budgets tend to be allocated to fixing avoidable errors. That’s a huge drain on time, money, and momentum. But what’s really driving these problems, and how can emerging technology help us build smarter?

In this episode of Innovation Labs, hosts Grace Newey and Jack Li sit down with Jade Cohen, co-founder of construction startup Qflow, to explore how AI-supported data solutions can transform the way major projects are delivered. From automating compliance checks to uncovering hidden inefficiencies, Jade shares how intelligent tooling is helping teams build better, cleaner, and more responsibly – without adding complexity to already demanding workflows.

Together, the trio unpack what it really takes to get projects right first time, why startups are pushing the industry forward, and how AI is reshaping the future of sustainable construction.