How This Ex-Hollywood Writer Is Disrupting a $100B Industry
October 1, 2025
The construction industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. While cutting-edge technology transforms many aspects of operations, certain fundamental processes remain stubbornly analog. Perhaps nowhere is this contrast more evident than in fuel management, where many companies still rely on handwritten tickets and manual spreadsheets to track one of their most significant operating expenses.
In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Mike Murphy, the President of Ally Fuels and the founder of Nomad, to discuss how technology is transforming on-site fuel management, the challenges of fuel delivery in construction, and how data-driven approaches are enhancing operational productivity for construction companies.
The construction industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. While cutting-edge technology transforms many aspects of operations, certain fundamental processes remain stubbornly analog. Perhaps nowhere is this contrast more evident than in fuel management, where many companies still rely on handwritten tickets and manual spreadsheets to track one of their most significant operating expenses.
In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Mike Murphy, the President of Ally Fuels and the founder of Nomad, to discuss how technology is transforming on-site fuel management, the challenges of fuel delivery in construction, and how data-driven approaches are enhancing operational productivity for construction companies.
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Mike Murphy, the President of Ally Fuels and the founder of Nomad, to discuss how technology is transforming on-site fuel management, the challenges of fuel delivery in construction, and how data-driven approaches are enhancing operational productivity for construction companies.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to modernize fuel tracking without disrupting existing relationships and workflows
- Why integration between different construction software platforms is the key to industry evolution
- How to save 30+ hours per week through automated fuel management systems
- Why relationship-building remains critical even as construction technology advances
- How to balance digital innovation with boots-on-the-ground industry knowledge
- Why software adoption requires both field-level support and executive understanding
Mike Murphy is the President of Ally Fuels and the founder of Nomad, a pioneering fuel management platform that revolutionizes construction fuel delivery and tracking. With over 25 years of experience in the fueling industry and an entrepreneurial background that spans from Hollywood writing to construction unions, Mike has established himself as an innovative leader in construction fuel management solutions. His work in developing integrated fuel management solutions has helped bridge the gap between traditional fuel delivery methods and modern digital tracking systems, making this conversation essential for construction professionals seeking to optimize their fuel management operations.
Tune in for a look at the hidden costs of construction and the unique approaches that can help solve for them!