Digs co-founders Ryan Fink (CEO) and Ty Frackiewicz (CPO) recently joined Mike Rowe on The Way I Heard It podcast to discuss how AI is transforming the homebuilding industry and reshaping the way builders, homeowners, and trades collaborate.
In the episode titled “Can AI Build My House?”, the conversation explores how construction technology is evolving to solve one of the industry’s biggest challenges: fragmented communication and disconnected project information.
Solving the Biggest Problem in Construction: Disconnected Information
During the episode, Ryan and Ty break down the everyday pain points builders face, including:
- Endless decision-making across projects
- Fragmented communication between teams, trades, and homeowners
- Difficulty organizing critical construction documents
- Lack of visibility across the full homebuilding process
These challenges often lead to delays, rework, and costly miscommunication across residential construction projects.
Mike Rowe describes Digs as “transformational,” noting how the platform helps bring clarity to both builders and homeowners by centralizing project information in one place.
What Digs Does for Builders and Homeowners
As Ryan Fink explains on the podcast:
“If you’re a builder, Digs helps you manage collaboration, selections, takeoffs, and placement of materials efficiently. For homeowners, it turns all the unorganized build documents into a 3D digital twin of your home, down to paint colors, tile, and appliances.”
Digs is an AI-powered construction collaboration platform designed for homebuilders, remodelers, and homeowners. It connects every stage of the building process—from pre-construction through aftercare—into one centralized workspace.
Key capabilities include:
- Construction document organization and collaboration
- Selection tracking and decision management
- Takeoffs and measurement workflows
- Digital handoff and homeowner documentation
- Warranty and aftercare support through DigsCare
- A living 3D digital twin of the home
AI, Workforce Challenges, and the Future of Construction
Beyond Digs, the episode explores broader questions shaping the construction industry, including:
- How AI is changing the trades and field work
- Workforce development and labor shortages
- Job security in an increasingly automated industry
- Why building a home is still one of the most stressful life experiences
As homes become more complex, there is a growing expectation for a simple, centralized way to understand what is behind the walls, floors, and systems. The concept of a digital binder for a home resonates deeply with homeowners in a digital age where expectations for clarity, access, and information are higher than ever.
As Mike puts it:
“Where’s my magical guide to every single thing behind the wall or under the floor? Digs is kind of like that. It could be transformational for anyone getting a home built.”
Why This Matters for the Future of Homebuilding
As construction becomes more complex, builders are increasingly turning to AI-powered construction software to reduce friction and improve communication.
Platforms like Digs help unify disconnected workflows, turning scattered PDFs, drawings, and decisions into a structured, searchable system that supports every stakeholder in the build process.
This shift is part of a larger movement toward:
- AI in construction project management
- Digital twins for residential construction
- Smarter builder-client collaboration tools
- More transparent homebuilding experiences
Listen to the Full Episode
Whether you’re a builder, homeowner, or simply curious about how AI is reshaping construction and the trades, this episode delivers insight, humor, and plenty of thought-provoking moments.
🎧 Listen here: https://mikerowe.com/podcast/
Digs is an AI-powered collaboration software built for homebuilders. From pre-con to aftercare, it keeps your team, trades, and clients aligned with one centralized workspace for decisions, documentation, digital handoff, and ongoing warranty support.
