Construction Technology Podcasts

"We're making contracting safe for our industry across the entire project lifecycle." - Josh Levy, Co-founder & CEO of Document Crunch In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Josh Levy & Trent Miskelly from Document Crunch. We learned about their journey in building a document intelligence platform for the construction industry, the five best practices for contract compliance, and how they're automating critical processes to reduce risk on construction projects. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Document Crunch is solving the $13 trillion industry's contract compliance challenges ✅ The evolution from document intelligence to workflow automation in construction ✅ Why understanding contracts is crucial for preventing claims and project overruns ✅ How Document Crunch is pricing their services based on "jobs to be done" Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear how Document Crunch is revolutionizing contract management in construction and helping companies achieve best practices across the project lifecycle. --------------- 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/ -------------- Chapters 04:41 Introduction and Background of Document Crunch 11:26 What is Document Crunch and the Problem it Solves 17:59 Customer Onboarding and ROI of Document Crunch 21:52 Pricing Model of Document Crunch 32:50 Evolution of Document Crunch's Product and Features 37:16 Automating Compliance with Generative AI 45:17 Becoming the Category Leader in Compliance Automation 50:53 Continuous Improvement with AI Advancements 52:49 Customers Pulling More Product Out of Document Crunch

"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 revenue streams for general contractors.Tune in to find out about:✅ How BuildVision grew from processing $700M to over $1B in equipment transactions✅ Their three-tiered pricing model that aligns with customer success✅ How AI costs for processing documents dropped from thousands to just $1.40 monthly✅ Why focusing on critical path items like chillers and generators (not commodity products) creates maximum value-----Chapters00:00 Intro00:05:35 Introduction and Series A Announcement00:08:25 Build Vision Overview and Product Development00:11:40 AI Integration in Procurement Solutions00:14:41 Revenue Models and Customer Success00:17:29 Growth and Future Projections00:20:43 Challenges in the Construction Industry00:23:35 Funding and Investor Relations00:26:40 Technological Challenges and Solutions00:29:28 Market Position and Competition00:40:07 Navigating Risk in Construction00:43:35 Building Strategic Partnerships00:46:29 Outcomes Over Products00:49:35 Challenges in the Buy-Sell Dynamic00:51:25 Impact of Tariffs on Construction00:55:30 Future of International Operations00:56:25 The State of Construction Tech01:06:21 Voice-Enabled Workflows and Future Prospects01:08:41 Acquisition Strategies and Market Positioning

Discover what it really takes .. to build the business you want. In this episode, we sit down with Henry Nutt III, a leader challenging the status quo in the construction industry. From his journey as an apprentice to his role as an executive, Henry shares his hard-won insights on leadership, mentorship, and overcoming obstacles. Plus, he offers solutions to the labour shortage and shares his vision for the future of construction. Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the science of success in the construction industry: Breaking free from the victim mentality to achieve your goals Why mentors are crucial to your construction journey The importance of developing strong leadership skills How to make construction careers appealing to the next generation Henry's inspiring message of self-empowerment And much more. —---------------------------- Stay ahead. Get all the news and insider exclusives delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter The Bytes Line at: https://bricksbytes.show 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/ —----------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by Shft—helping contractors like you leverage BIM to secure a leading position in the race towards construction’s digital future. Visit: https://maketheshft.digital —--------------------------- BuildVision is a procurement network for the $5T commercial construction market. We are transforming the commercial construction supply chain by bringing contractors, manufacturers, and project stakeholders onto a single software platform—revolutionizing how every component is sourced, purchased, and financed. —------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00-00:02:36) Intro (00:02:36-00:05:30) Henry's Journey (00:05:30-00:08:10) Seven Principles of Leadership (00:08:10-00:11:30) How Not To Play Victim (00:11:30-00:16:58) About Pre-Construction Process (00:16:58-00:22:49) Opportunities in Pre-Construction Phase (00:22:49-00:26:30) What's More Important: Technical Skills OR Soft Skills (00:26:30-00:32:47) Superintendents As Leaders In Construction (00:32:47-00:35:25) Does Technology Address Issues That People on Site Encounter? (00:35:25-00:42:45) Thoughts on Skill Shortage In Construction (00:42:45-00:43:50) Outro

"AI will transform AEC so much, we won't have the same industry in 5-10 years." In this episode, we had Britton Langdon (SnapTrude) and Clifton Harness (TestFit) share their views on construction tech's future. We explored AI's impact, robotics in construction, and new ways to assess land deals. Britton, with his background in founding and selling M Suite, shared insights on AI's practical applications in construction. Meanwhile, Clifton, driven by his developer father's challenges, explained how TestFit is revolutionizing land deal assessments. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How AI might lead to more small architecture firms, not fewer ✅ Why some think robotics, not AI, will solve construction's biggest problems ✅ A unique take on why 3D printing might be better suited for the moon ✅ How new software is changing the way developers choose building sites -------------------------------- 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/ -----------------------------: 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Discussion on Automated Progress Tracking & Integration and Collaboration With Britton 11:42 - Discussion On Generative Design & Robotics and AI with Clifton