July 24, 2025
Rental Roundtable #61: Why Construction Backlogs & Downtime Are Costing Millions

The construction industry is facing the longest backlog of work in history, with contractors booked through 2027.
In this episode, Luke Powers, founder and CEO of Gear Flow, explains why procurement is the missing link, and how digitizing it can save contractors millions. We cover the true cost of downtime ($234 per minute!), why independents thrive, and how AI will shape the future of construction workflows.