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Bricks & Bytes

#071 - Mauricio Tessi Weiss - How VCs Shape the Construction World

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Mauricio Tessi Weiss, Founding Partner at Zacua Ventures. In this episode, we delve into the future of Venture Capital, exploring how VCs perceive investment failures, what they seek in pitches, and much more! Tune in to find out about: Where the construction industry fits in the world of venture capital investments How to connect with VCs for your startup What successful founders do right and wrong Tips on getting in touch with VCs for your startup If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Mauricio Tessi Weiss | Founding Partner at Zacua Ventures. ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00 - 00:01:17) - Intro (00:01:17 - 00:07:33) - How he started his career in Venture Capital (00:07:33 - 00:10:00) - Where Construction stands in terms of Venture Capital Investments (00:10:00 - 00:15:50) - The Future of Venture Capital (00:15:50 - 00:22:32) - How VCs see failure in Investment (00:22:32 - 00:25:14) - What VCs look for in your pitch (00:25:14 - 00:33:10) - Key Traits and Mistakes Successful Founders make (00:33:10 - 00:35:37) - Outro
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#023 - James Major - Sustainability in designing homes

On today's show we have James Major who is the CEO of HUBB.pro. James is on a mission to build a platform for house builders, property developers, architects and contractors to build high quality, low carbon and net zero homes in the most efficient way possible. In this episode, we talk about sustainability and creation of better quality homes. If you’re enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review! This helps us get more amazing guests to give you guys the best and most informative content on technology in the built world. --------------------------------------- James Major | Founder of HUBB.pro --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: beta - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Chek: www.the-beta.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 --> 00:01:19 - Intro 00:01:19 --> 00:02:04 - Sponsor 00:02:04 --> 00:03:15 - History of James journey from consulting to Hubb Pro 00:03:15 --> 00:04:32 - Mindset of people in construction and technology industry 00:04:32 --> 00:05:54 - How was the process of transition for your? 00:05:54 --> 00:06:57 - How do you enforce keeping deadlines within your team? 00:06:57 --> 00:09:13 - Fractional roles in James’ business 00:09:13 --> 00:13:42 - The importance of having CPO role 00:13:42 --> 00:15:24 - Is having a CPO better than having a CTO? 00:15:24 --> 00:21:23 - Introducing Hubb Pro and explaining how it works 00:21:23 --> 00:21:52 - Is there any regulations that designers can follow to improve the sustainability of homes? 00:21:52 --> 00:25:38 - What do you think about market's stance on sustainability? 00:25:38 --> 00:28:58 - What are some of the biggest mistakes you’ve made whilst building Hubb Pro? 00:28:58 --> 00:32:09 - How much more expensive it is now to build something sustainable? 00:32:09 --> 00:33:12 - James’ productivity tip 00:33:12 --> 00:33:51 - What book could you recommend? 00:33:51 --> 00:35:10 - James' hobbies 00:35:10 --> 00:35:32 - More about James 00:35:32 --> 00:35:50 - Outro
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#065 - Ryan Hughes - Design Tools Adoption In AEC

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Ryan Hughes, R&D Team Lead and an AI Expert. Learn about software adoption in construction, challenges implementing software across the AEC industry, knowledge graphs, computational design, and much more! Tune in to find out about: Adoption of software in construction Mistakes that people make when integrating software  Thoughts on Design-as-you-speak software in Construction Knowledge graphs, computational design, and many more If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Ryan Hughes  |  R&D Team Lead and AI Expert | ConTech ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠   ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00 - 08:05) - Intro (08:05 - 12:10) - Software Adoption In Construction (12:10 - 23:25) - How can someone start with adopting software for their company (23:25 - 33:10) - Mistakes that people make while integrating software in their company (33:10 - 41:20) - Thoughts on Design-as-you-speak software in Construction (41:20 - 43:30) - Construction Scenario in Copenhagen (43:30 - 44:16) - Outro
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#025 - Brian Nickel - BIM and manufacturing

On today's show we have Brian Nickel, founder and CEO at Allied BIM. Brian has vast experience in the design sector as an architect, MEP designer and as Montana State University teacher teaching BIM. His company Allied BIM enhances MEP, modular, and prefabrication construction firms by connecting design, fabrication, and field teams with easy to use workflow and allows tracking of the overall fabrication process.  In this episode, we talk about: Building a startup Design Building Information Modelling   Future of fabrication --------------------------------------- Brian Nickel - CEO & Founder of Allied BIM   Adjunct Instruction of Montana State University --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check www.the-beta.com --------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 --> 00:01:30 - Intro 00:01:30 --> 00:02:13 - BETA sponsor 00:02:13 --> 00:05:01 - Brian’s history 00:05:01 --> 00:08:20 - Beginning of plumbing for the mechanical industry and the birth of Allied BIM 00:08:20 --> 00:10:25 - Introducing Allied BIM 00:10:25 --> 00:12:11 - Allied BIM’s target users 00:12:11 --> 00:14:55 - Brian’s advise for people embarking to the contech world 00:14:55 --> 00:16:33 - Understanding and partnering with competition within the industry 00:16:33 --> 00:18:20 - Brian’s thoughts on future of pre-fabrication in construction 00:18:20 --> 00:20:50 - Explaining LODs in the design process 00:20:50 --> 00:22:43 - Automation in the production process 00:22:43 --> 00:25:33 - Accessibility of the fabrication equipment 00:25:33 --> 00:27:04 - Teaching at Montana State University 00:27:04 --> 00:29:18 - Automation as a key to attract future students of the construction industry 00:29:18 --> 00:33:02 - Progress on digitalisation and automation 00:33:02 --> 00:34:26 - Is Allied BIM suited best for the US market only? 00:34:26 --> 00:37:47 - Brian’s view on how to run a business 00:37:47 --> 00:39:20 - Book recommendation 00:39:20 --> 00:44:49- Driving point in Brian’s start up journey 00:44:49 --> 00:45:32 - More about Brian 00:45:32--> 00:45:48 - Outro
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Bricks, Buck$ And Bytes

First Principles & Founder Success: Lessons from Scott Wolf's Levelset Journey

"20 years of experience or 1 year repeated 20 times?" - This profound question from Scott Wolfe (Levelset) captures why some founders achieve extraordinary success while others stay stagnant. In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored how compound experience and non-linear career paths shape successful founders in construction tech. Tune in to learn about:  ✅ How Scott Wolfe's diverse background (software, retail, law) led to Levelset's success ✅ Why non-linear experiences often lead to breakthrough innovations ✅ The truth about choosing the right capital structure for your business ✅ Why your customer should be your best source of capital ---- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 01:08 Scott Wolf's Impactful Insights 02:15 The Concept of Compound Experience 04:17 Nonlinear vs. Linear Experiences 10:38 The Importance of Curiosity 12:20 Applying Compounded Knowledge 16:33 The Role of Blogging in Business Growth 25:50 Choosing the Right Capitalization Method ----
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$32M Series B: How Stratus is Revolutionizing MEP Workflows

"300 billion dollars for AI infrastructure in the next few years - but who will design and build it all?" - A thought-provoking insight from our latest conversation about the massive construction needs for AI's future. In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about Stratus raising $32M Series B to revolutionize MEP contractors' digital workflows. We explored how tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are planning to spend $300B on AI infrastructure construction, creating massive opportunities in the data center space. Through Patric Hellermann's investor lens, we discovered why focusing on core infrastructure and authoring tools might be smarter than chasing AI-first solutions. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Stratus is transforming MEP contractor workflows from design to fabrication ✅ The emerging opportunities in data center construction and infrastructure ✅ Why owning authoring tools beats single-point AI features ✅ The strategic advantage of avoiding overcrowded AI-first solutions ---- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Stratus and AI in Construction 05:44 Understanding Stratus: MEP Workflows and Digital Solutions 11:21 The Role of AI in Design and Construction 17:00 The Future of Engineering: Human Touch vs. AI 24:01 Emerging Companies and Innovations in Construction Tech 24:35 Automation in Engineering Workflows 25:50 Massive Investments in AI Infrastructure 27:52 Emerging Startups in AI Data Centers 31:40 The Role of AI in Construction 35:00 Navigating the AI Gold Rush 37:33 The Inefficiency of Venture Capital Allocation
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The Truth About 3D Printed Homes: A Deep Dive Into ICON's $450M Technology

Is 3D printing concrete homes worth the $450M investment? In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn that despite being a $2B company, ICON's 3D printed homes only show a tiny 0.5% carbon advantage over regular timber construction. We also explored why Q4 2024 was special for construction tech - it grabbed nearly 1% of all VC funding, the second-highest share ever. Even more impressive given that 2024 saw the lowest overall VC funding since 2014. The most striking insight came from questioning the basics - why use concrete, a material best for large-scale projects, to print single-family homes? Tune in to find out about: ✅ What's driving Asia-Pacific's growing lead in construction tech funding ✅ Why 3D printed concrete homes struggle in wet climates ✅ Which parts of construction tech are actually getting funded ✅ How early-stage funding stayed strong while growth rounds dropped ----- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitches 01:03 Recent News: ICON's Layoffs and Valuation 02:49 Exploring 3D Concrete Printing Technology 05:49 Sustainability Concerns in Concrete Printing 08:59 Comparative Analysis: Concrete vs. Timber Homes 12:04 Challenges in 3D Concrete Printing 14:56 Automation and Efficiency in Home Construction 18:09 Future of 3D Concrete Printing Technology 21:54 Challenges in 3D Concrete Printing 22:56 Market Fit for 3D Concrete Homes 24:04 Impact of Staff Reductions on Valuation 25:47 Understanding Company Valuations and Experiments 27:07 Applications of 3D Printing in Housing 29:02 First Principles of Cost in Construction 30:58 Trends in AEC Tech Funding 39:10 Market Dynamics and Future Predictions
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Building a €450M Construction Tech Giant: How Philip Schröder's Marketing Built Germany's Latest Energy Tech Giant

"Your margin is my opportunity... unless you're selling outcomes in construction tech!" In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored 1KOMMA5°'s impressive €150M pre-IPO round and their unique approach of acquiring 30+ companies since 2021 to scale their energy tech business. We also learned about an intriguing debate around whether companies can call themselves "market leaders" in Germany, sparked by a court case between 1KOMMA5° and their competitor. The most fascinating insight came from Patric's take on fixed vs. variable costs in construction tech: Companies that produce with fixed costs but sell outcomes (variable costs) have a unique opportunity to build generational businesses in construction - but this window might only last 10 years. Tune in to learn about: ✅ Why 1KOMMA5°'s founder Philip Schröder's marketing genius is their secret sauce ✅ How selling outcomes beats traditional SaaS pricing in construction ✅ Why converting variable costs to fixed costs through automation is game-changing ✅ An innovative structural engineering firm reducing design time by 90% 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 ----- Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:56 Diving into One Comma Five 06:01 Understanding the Solar PV Market 11:59 Investment Insights and Market Valuation 18:03 The Role of Technology in Energy Solutions 24:02 Marketing Strategies and Competitive Landscape 30:12 Future Challenges and Business Models 31:07 The Evolution of Energy Training 32:29 Understanding Fixed vs. Variable Costs 37:38 The Impact of SaaS on Construction 43:34 Exploring IPOs and Market Trends 49:45 Emerging Trends in Construction Technology Sales
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