Best Contech Podcasts (2025)

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AI Will Transform Your Construction GTM Strategy - The Go-To-Market Playbook That Built a Billion-Dollar ConTech 1:12:49

7d ago1:12:49

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"I remember bringing Tracy Young to my job site when PlanGrid was just an MVP. She offered us the software for free - we just needed to provide the iPads. My PM and PX didn't get it. They told me, 'Don't waste my time like that again.'" In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Tom Feliz share his journey from construction sites to tech leadersh…

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Construction: The workforce is NOT the problem 26:08

2d ago26:08

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In our latest Breaking Ground series on iProperty Radio, I sit down with Paul Sheridan, Director of Main Contracting with the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) to discuss how planning delays and unreliable project pipelines—not workforce capacity—are the real bottlenecks in Ireland's infrastructure delivery. Hear Paul's clear message to govern…

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Procore's 4 Steps to Save the Industry - Kris Lengieza - VP of Procore 1:08:51

10d ago1:08:51

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"53% of the construction workforce is expected to retire by 2036. And that number is going up, not down." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Kris from Procore and we got to learn about their just-released Future State of Construction 2025 report, which reveals how technology will transform productivity, design, decision-making, and the wo…

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Most Construction Tech Misses The Market - Modern Go-To-Market Strategies For Construction Tech 1:08:06

14d ago1:08:06

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"The best salespeople don't need to talk about their successes - they focus on what went wrong and how to improve. At Joist AI, we don't want to hear about past wins, only lessons learned." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, We had Anton Marinovich from Joist AI and he shared his construction tech go-to-market journey from my father's masonry …

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Most Startups Die at $5M ARR - Breaking the $10M Barrier in Construction Tech 1:26:02

17d ago1:26:02

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"The best renewal is no renewal. So closing a three-year agreement, right?" In today's episode of our Go To Market Series from the Bricks & Bytes Podcast, we have Kevin Halter (CRO of OpenSpace) share his journey from scaling PlanGrid from $5M to $100M+ ARR and building high-performing sales teams in construction tech. Tune in to find out about: ✅ …

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Inside AtkinsRealis' Digital Transformation - How AtkinsRealis Drives Digital ROI 1:10:09

20d ago1:10:09

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"Genius is 99% perspiration and only 1% innovation." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Darren Martin, Chief Digital Officer at Atkins Realis, sharing powerful insights about technology implementation in a global engineering firm with 40,000 employees. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How they evaluate technology investments (looking for at …

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The Sales Mastery Behind Levelset's $500M Exit - GTM Tactics & Growth From CRO Martin Roth 1:22:23

28d ago1:22:23

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"We got to a million dollars in ARR by taking meetings any way we could - sending chunky mail, handwritten cards, even just picking up the phone. It's simple." In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we had Martin Roth sharing his journey as Levelset's go-to-market leader and the real-world tactics that helped scale the business to a success…

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AI Won't Save Bad Construction Companies - Solving Tech Adoption Problems from VC Perspective 1:06:39

1M ago1:06:39

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"AI in construction isn't just hype - we're in construction, so we know nobody will deploy solutions based on hype alone." In today's episode of Brick and Bytes, we had Vivin Hegde from Zakua Ventures sharing insights on construction tech investments and market trends. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why robotics is becoming essential in construction …

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"20-Year-Old Software is Killing Architecture" - Legacy Systems & Cloud Solutions from Qonic Founders 1:17:07

1M ago1:17:07

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"Loading 19 files, each over a gigabyte, into a web browser and manipulating them like butter was the moment I knew I had to join Qonic." - Aaron Perry, former digital design lead at one of UK's largest architecture firms. In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we sat down with Mark and Aaron from Qonic to explore how they're revolutionizing AEC s…

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Innovation Teams Can't Scale - Adoption Automation Blueprint from Multi-Billion Project Leader 1:08:39

1M ago1:08:39

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"I love my iPhone, but you don't hear people say, I love my consultant." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we welcomed Angelos Nicolaou from Sektor AI who shared fascinating insights about construction tech adoption, the "anti-consultant" movement, and why technology must equal profitability. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Sektor helps compan…

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Traditional Design Stack Is Dying! - Solving Compliance Challenges with AI-Powered Floor Plans 59:15

2M ago59:15

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"To be able to provide more data faster, we need to rely on generation. In order to progress a project and know what's going to be built, you need floor plans." - Jesper on why floor plan generation matters. In today's episode of the Future of Design Series from the Bricks and Bytes, we had Jesper, co-founder and CPO of Finch, sharing insights on c…

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3-4X BETTER ROI THAN HEAT PUMPS - VARM's Mission to Insulate 1 Million Homes by 2033 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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"Insulation has a 3-4x better ROI than heat pumps and 10x better than solar systems. Most people get this wrong when retrofitting their homes." In today's episode of the podcast, we had Chris from VARM, who shared his journey of building a VC-backed installation business aimed at becoming the European champion in the space. Tune in to find out abou…

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Protecting Where Nature Meets Your Building 57:29

2M ago57:29

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In our latest Breaking Ground ‘Construction Leaders’ series, I sit down with Eugene Finn, Managing Director of Capcon Engineering - The Rainwater Specialists - , to have a frank discussion on why we need to “get real” about sustainability; the ‘impossible challenges” stalling the delivery of critical new homes; and his team’s expansion into the US …

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File-Based Design Is Dying - Solving Architecture's Profitability Crisis with Cloud-First Solutions 56:12

2M ago56:12

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"The future of building design is on the cloud. File-based design systems are becoming obsolete." In today's episode of the Future of Design Series from the Bricks and Bytes podcast, we had Altaf from Snaptrude who shared fascinating insights about the evolution of design software in architecture and construction. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why c…

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"From Seed to $10M Series A" - BuildVision's Procurement Platform & Growth Journey 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

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"We make money when our customers make money" In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Mike Powers and Ben Lyddane from BuildVision who shared their journey of raising a $10M Series A led by Norwest Ventures. Their platform helps contractors procure mechanical and electrical equipment more efficiently, saving 20-30% on costs while creating new …

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Profit Isn't a Dirty Word! - Aligning Client-Contractor Goals from an Innovation Director 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

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"The interest of a contractor and the interest of a client are the same: I want you to finish this building to the best quality, to that date. And if I'm really smart as a client, I want you to make money too." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had James Pellatt, founder of Digital Trees consultancy, sharing insights from his extensive car…

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"Tariffs Will Bankrupt Contractors" - Contracts Hiding Risk & Free Solution from Document Crunch 30:21

2M ago30:21

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"Knowledge is power when dealing with tariffs. The lack of it caused numerous contractors to go out of business during the last supply chain disruption. We're not going to let that happen again." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, Josh Levy from Document Crunch shared how they're helping construction companies navigate the recent tariff change…

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Housing Crisis Solved? - Suburban Isolation & Affordability from Built-to-Rent Technology 1:11:11

2M ago1:11:11

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"A tech-enabled general contractor reduced construction costs by 30% and build times by 25% - not by replacing trades, but by empowering them with better tools." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Salman from Mosaic who shared how they're revolutionizing the built-to-rent housing sector by bringing together software and construction exp…

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3D Scan To BIM - Building Documentation Is Wrong 80% Of The Time 1:12:59

2M ago1:12:59

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"I started Integrated Projects with $12,000 in what I thought was emergency funds. Looking back, probably the silliest decision." - Jose Cruz In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Jose Cruz of Integrated Projects (IPX) sharing his journey from bootstrapping to raising venture funding. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How growing up in his parent…

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From Arduino to Innovation: How Massimo Democratized Hardware Prototyping - BitBuilders - Building hard things 1:10:13

2M ago1:10:13

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Note : This is a re-release of an episode that was originally uploaded to BitBuilders. "I've made every single mistake that exists in running startups." - Massimo Banzi, co-founder of Arduino Our host, Gabriele Tinelli - investor at Foundamental, Aerospace Engineer and hardware nerd - sits down with Massimo Banzi, the co-creator of Arduino. They di…

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160+ Acquitions - Hexagon’s Strategy Behind $32B Valuation Success 1:08:56

3M ago1:08:56

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"We've done over 160 acquisitions since 2002. Some small, some billion-dollar companies." - Alex Brihac, VP of Strategy at Hexagon In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Alex Brihac from Hexagon, a $6 billion company that most in construction tech haven't heard of! We learned about their acquisition strategy, how they evaluate companies, and …

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AI Agents Are Changing The Game - The Future Of Construction Workflows 1:05:26

3M ago1:05:26

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"AI agents aren't replacing humans—they're just handling 80% of the work, freeing skilled professionals to do what they do best." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had James Garner, Global Head of Data, Insights & Analytics at Gleeds, discussing how AI is transforming construction consultancy. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why construction is…

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Sustainable Construction & Circular Economy with Geraint Rowland from Costain 38:21

3M ago38:21

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In this episode of The Soil Link Podcast, host Will Rundle sits down with Geraint Rowland, Group Environmental Director at Costain, to discuss how main contractors can transform material procurement and waste management in the construction industry. With over 17 years at Costain, Geraint brings deep expertise in sustainability, infrastructure, and …

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Built's Path to becoming a $1.5B Construction Tech Unicorn 1:14:08

3M ago1:14:08

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Note : This episode is a re-release of an episode that was initially released at Groundbreakers. "It turns out in construction and real estate, there's a lot of big problems. There's an abundance of them." - This candid observation from Built Technologies' CEO perfectly captures why construction tech is ripe for disruption. In our latest conversati…

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Balancing Cost & Sustainability in Construction Waste with James Hill from Dunton Environmental 28:07

3M ago28:07

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In this episode of the Soil Link Podcast, host Will Rundle, co-founder of Soil Link, sits down with James Hill, Chief Strategy Officer at Dunton Environmental, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today: how to balance cost efficiency with sustainability in hazardous waste management. With over 20 years of exper…

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Procore's AI Strategy & Implementation - AI's Role in Modern Construction 1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

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"AI agents could eliminate 20% of time spent searching for information on construction projects" In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Rajitha Chaparala, VP of Product Data and AI at Procore, share fascinating insights about the future of construction technology and AI implementation. Tune in to discover: ✅ How AI agents are transforming dai…

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Sold for $500m - Scott Wolfe's Epic Story With Levelset 1:22:33

3M ago1:22:33

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Note: This is a re-release of an episode that was originally published at Groundbreakers. "I sued the bar association because they tried to restrict blogging. Content was just the way I saw the world." - This mindset led to a $500M exit. In today's episode of Groundbreakers from Bricks and Bytes, we had Scott Wolfe, founder of Levelset, share the r…

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The Truth Behind DeepSeek’s Impact on AEC | Alan Mosca on AI & Construction Tech 1:18:16

3M ago1:18:16

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"Training an AI model's final run for $6M does not mean the entire model costs $6M" In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Alan Mosca, CTO and co-founder of nPlan, who shared fascinating insights about AI developments, construction tech, and the future of project planning. Tune in to find out about: ✅ The truth behind DeepSeek's training co…

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Transforming Waste into Sustainable Resources with Paul Nicholls from Recycle It Global 35:31

3M ago35:31

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In this episode of The Soil Link Podcast, host Will Rundle sits down with Paul Nicholls, CEO of Recycle It Global (RIG), to explore how innovation and sustainable engineering are revolutionising waste management and aggregate supply. Paul shares insights into RIG’s unique four-pillar approach to tackling waste in both land-based and marine environm…

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Leading a Construction Legacy 1:09:31

3M ago1:09:31

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Leading a Construction Legacy For our first ‘Construction Leaders’ interview of 2025 on Breaking Ground, iProperty Radio, host Carol Tallon sits down with John O’Shaughnessy, Managing Director of Clancy Construction and VicePresident of the Construction Industry Federation to talk about his personal journey into construction and rising up through t…

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Kojo's $275m Journey - How CEO Maria Davidson Built One Of AEC Tech's Most Exciting Businesses 1:11:58

3M ago1:11:58

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Note : This is a re-release of an episode that was initially released at Groundbreakers. "Nobody replied to our cold emails. So we started showing up at construction sites with pizza boxes - that worked." In today's episode, we had Maria Davidson, CEO of Kojo, share how she built a construction tech company now valued at $275M. A former VC with no …

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10x Faster Structural Drawings: Genia's AI Co-Pilot for a New Era of Design 30:31

3M ago30:31

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Imagine generating structural engineering drawings 10 times faster. That's what Genia is doing, and it's changing the game for structural engineers. Recently we were invited to the BOOST cohort from Suffolk Technologies where we had a chance to interview Zhihao, co-founder and CEO of Genia, and we got to learn about how their generative design co-p…

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Trayd's Mission to Simplify Construction Payroll 1:05:48

3M ago1:05:48

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"The secret to raising $4.5M for a construction tech startup? 149 'nos' and 1 'yes' from YC." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Anna Berger, founder of Trayd - a construction payroll and compliance platform built specifically for specialty contractors. From failing at video dating apps to revolutionizing construction back offices, Anna's…

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The Tool That Makes Carbon Transparency a Reality: Tangible's Solution for Sustainability 32:13

4M ago32:13

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Did you know that building materials account for 11% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally? It's a huge number, and that's why Tangible exists! Recently, we were invited to the BOOST cohort from Suffolk Technologies where we had a chance to interview Anneli, co-founder and CEO of Tangible, and we got to learn about how they're helping real estat…

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The Problem with Project Write-Offs and How Novl is Solving It for Good 35:30

4M ago35:30

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"Project write-offs, financial losses" - that's the problem that Novl is tackling head on for architecture and engineering firms! Recently we were invited to the BOOST cohort from Suffolk Technologies where we had a chance to interview Shawn and Hassan, co-founders of Novl, and we got to learn about how they are helping companies to improve their m…

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How Checkatrade Connects Millions of UK Homeowners with Vetted Professionals 1:05:07

4M ago1:05:07

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"We all have a plan until we get punched in the face" - A mindset that helped transform a 25-year-old directory business into a tech-enabled marketplace. In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we sat down with Jambu, CEO of Checkatrade, who shared how he's leading the UK's largest trade platform through its next evolution. From his early days at Ube…

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13% Profit at Risk? Kroo's Solution for Construction's Cash Flow Chaos 32:20

4M ago32:20

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"Data silos are real, right?" That's how our conversation started with Kroo, and it perfectly captures the challenge they're tackling in construction. Recently we were invited to the BOOST cohort from Suffolk Technologies, where we had a chance to interview Barry and Jonathan, Kroo's co-founders, and we learned about their modern data management ap…

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The £6.5 Million Factory Secret: How Artic Increased Production Without Spending More 41:16

4M ago41:16

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Ever wondered how offsite manufacturing is changing the construction game? Recently, we were invited to the BOOST cohort from Suffolk Technologies where we had a chance to interview Tom and Ross, co-founders of Artic, and we gained insights into their innovative factory-to-site logistics approach and how they are addressing the challenges of modula…

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Why Brick & Mortar is Going Global - Construction Tech Investing In India, Europe & Beyond 1:15:31

4M ago1:15:31

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"We invested in companies doing direct factory procurement in India, access control for equipment theft prevention, and project management tools for emerging markets - and that's just from our latest cohort." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Alice from Brick & Mortar Ventures share fascinating insights about construction tech investing,…

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Building Mercator: From 90 Investor Pitches in 3 Weeks to Changing How Contractors Find Projects 1:07:04

4M ago1:07:04

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"Pre-construction is actually just free construction because it's a lot of work up front that you don't often get paid for." - Chloe Smith, CEO of Mercator In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we sat down with Chloe Smith, who shared her journey of building Mercator, a construction tech startup that's changing how contractors find early-stage pr…

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Reforming Infrastructure and Construction Public Procurement 37:32

4M ago37:32

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⁉️Reforming Infrastructure and Construction Public Procurement: Quality & Award - Collaboration - Risk - Dispute avoidance On the ‘Breaking Ground’ show on iProperty Radio this week, I chat to Paul Sheridan, Director of Main Contracting & Civil Engineering Services at the CIF about Ireland’s housing crisis - and why this is really an “infrastructur…

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27 Years at DPR: How a $90M Tech Budget Drives Construction Innovation 50:13

4M ago50:13

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Note: This episode is a Re-Release from Corporate Innovations. Big tech investments without testing? At DPR Construction, that's a hard NO. Even with a $90M annual tech budget, they won't invest until they've tested solutions on actual projects. In today's episode of Corporate Innovations from Bricks & Bytes, we had Atul Khanzode, CTO of DPR Constr…

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Factories in Shipping Containers to Build Houses - Facit Homes 1:17:05

4M ago1:17:05

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"A £650,000 micro-factory can build 100 homes per year, while a traditional modular factory costing £100M+ struggles to deliver 200 homes annually. The math speaks for itself." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Bruce and Oliver from Facit Homes and Facit Technologies sharing their journey of revolutionizing home construction through di…

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A Product Manager's Guide to Building Hardware for Construction Sites - Emidio Piermarini 1:17:06

5M ago1:17:06

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"I can't make that journey all the way to that facility and write up for you in a Notion board what it's like. You have to go to a construction site to really understand how busy people are." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Emidio Piermarini, and we got to learn about the challenges of product management in construction tech, the imp…

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200,000 Users, 120 Countries : How Rayon is Changing Architectural Design Software 1:08:24

5M ago1:08:24

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Is the future of architectural design in the cloud? 🤔 In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, Stan from Rayon talks about revolutionizing 2D drafting for architects and interior designers. He shares how cloud-based software is changing the game, making design tools more accessible and collaborative. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why 90% of buildings…

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Tech Nest Final Episode—Thank you! 18:19

5M ago18:19

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I never intended to publish over 200 podcast episodes. I truly thought I'd do 30 or 40—at most—and then move on to something else. However, the constant support I received across the entire industry motivated me to keep going. I love this industry and intend on going nowhere anytime soon. But the time has come to set the podcast aside and focus mor…

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What We Learned After a Year of Talking to Construction Tech's Biggest Names - November Monthly Review 1:00:40

5M ago1:00:40

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"Follow the money to grow, follow your passion to build. While US construction tech startups have raised $30B, India's $1B investment is yielding better returns." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we did our November Monthly Review where we reflected on an action-packed month of content creation and exciting future plans. We even explored fasci…

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Blueprint Conference Conversations Part 4 26:16

5M ago26:16

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In this special episode, you'll get to listen in on conversations I had while attending Blueprint Conference, 2024. Here's the list of guests in this Part 4 of my Blueprint Conversations series. Brad Pilgrim, Co-founder and CEO, Parity https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradpilgrim/ https://www.paritygo.com/ Vikas Gupta, CEO, Azibo https://www.linkedin.co…

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Micro Nuclear Power Plants - The $100 Million Power Plant Revolution for Industrial Decarbonization 1:10:10

5M ago1:10:10

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Note: This is a Re-Release of an episode that was originally released on BitBuilders.Are small nuclear reactors the key to solving our energy challenges? 🤔 In today's episode of BitBuilders, we had Michelle, VP of Strategy at Last Energy, sharing insights on micro modular nuclear power plants and their potential impact on clean energy. Tune in to f…

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