In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample sits down with Peter Lasensky, founder of Command Post and the original creator of NoteVault, to talk about revolutionizing documentation in construction. With decades of firsthand experience as a contractor and tech innovator, Peter shares how a tough legal lesson inspired him to create a voice-to-text solution that’s changing how field teams protect their projects and their bottom line.
Peter gets into the power of real-time documentation, why adjectives don’t belong in daily reports, and how AI and multilingual support are shaping the future of construction communication. From solving disputes before they start to connecting teams with smart collaboration tools, this episode is packed with insights for anyone building in today’s high-risk, high-stakes environment.
[00:00] - Introduction
[01:12] - Official intro and guest welcome
[02:36] - Peter’s background
[06:58] - Turner Construction drywall dispute: documentation wins cases
[11:47] - Launching Command Post: a modern take on field documentation
[22:44] - Rapid voice and photo capture for busy job sites
[21:10] - Best practices: remove opinions, focus on facts in report
[26:34] - Training the field: why daily reports matter and how to make them easier
[31:06] - Smart collaboration and subcontractor transparency
[34:07] - Project newsfeeds bring field progress to the office
[36:07] - Final remarks