Is the construction industry building its future on a foundation of hype? Think again. The latest market maps and "best-of" lists might be leading you astray. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored McKinsey's updated report projecting a $22 trillion construction market by 2040, alongside the industry's looming labor crisis. We discussed the expansion of the Bricks and Bytes podcast network, including new shows like "BitBuilders" focusing on robotics in construction. Patric also shared his critical analysis of "best-of" lists and market maps in construction tech, revealing surprising insights about company success rates. Tune in to find out: ✅ Why the construction industry is facing its most challenging and high-activity era ever ✅ How robotics might transform on-site construction in unexpected ways ✅ Why well-funded companies often underperform compared to their less publicized counterpart ✅ The importance of looking beyond funding and PR when evaluating construction tech startups ----------------------------- Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever: https://bricks-bytes.beehiiv.com/subscribe ----------------------------- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricks-bytes/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bricksbytespod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmNbunUTIIQDzbJgGJt9_Zg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricksbytes/ ----------------------------------- Company Mentioned: - McKinsey Gecko Robotics Monumental Mighty Buildings Nexii ----------------------------------- 00:01.08 - 14:00: Introduction and Bricks and Bytes podcast network updates 14:00 - 20:10: McKinsey's updated construction productivity report 20:10 - 29:00: Labor shortage in construction industry 29:00 - 38:00: Potential solutions to labor shortage 38:00 - 44:00: Attracting talent to construction industry 44:00 - 50:30: Patric Hellermann's analysis of "best-of" lists 50:30 - 54:00: Detailed breakdown of study results 54:00 - 57:30: Discussion on implications of the study 57:30: Closing remarks and end of episode