Construction Technology Podcasts

What if the next construction tech unicorn is bootstrapped and uses AI to revolutionize how we design buildings?  Rohan from Joyst, a bootstrapped AI company, shows it's possible in the construction proposal space. In our latest Bricks and Bytes monthly recap, Owen and Martin break down July's most fascinating developments in construction technology, featuring conversations with industry leaders. Tune in to discover: ✅ Bernardo Gamboa's take on Latam's unique construction tech ecosystem ✅ Amir Berman (BuildDots) on effective go-to-market strategies for startups ✅ Rohan from Joyst and Shar from Firmus on AI in construction documentation ✅ Dev from NPLAN on innovative pricing models in construction tech  Listen now to hear our insights on July's biggest industry shifts. ----------------------- 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 Parenting and Catching Up 02:09 Project Tensions in Construction 05:12 The Need for a Single Solution in Construction Tech 08:33 Exploring Robotics in Construction with Bit Builders 10:01 Go-to-Market Strategies and Value-Based Pricing in Construction Tech 13:16 Updates on the Podcast Network

The truth about BIM that will leave us questioning everything we thought and said about the technology. In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with BIM expert and Co-Founder of Shft - Michelle du Plessis. The straight-talking Managing Director of Shft takes us straight to the heart of BIM. Michelle, an architect-turned-BIM consultant, pulls back the curtain and reveals the truth about the technology reshaping the construction industry. In a candid conversation, Michelle dishes out some hard truths about BIM and builders. Discover the biggest misconception about this emerging field and why there's so much unwarranted negativity surrounding it. Tune in and explore: The biggest myth about BIM and why the negativity around it might be justified The harsh reality of homeownership: buying properties you know little about If text-to-BIM technology can make BIM more accessible Will small-scale projects eventually adopt BIM? (Michelle's predictions) Why top contractors outsource BIM and the commercial drivers behind it And a lot more … Sign up for our newsletter 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 —---------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00-00:03:11) Intro (00:03:11-00:05:55) How and Why BIM Consulting (00:05:55-00:14:40) Understanding BIM and Common Misconceptions (00:14:40-00:21:45) About Shft and its Customer Base (00:21:45-00:26:00) Impact of BIM on Mid-sized Projects (00:26:00-00:35:13) Negative Perceptions Towards BIM (00:35:13-00:44:50) Text To BIM (00:46:10-00:47:13) Outro

What does technology mean for the UK's #1 architecture firm? Join Sheriff Tarabishy - Associate Partner of Foster + Partners as he reveals the innovation, sustainability and design driving the groundbreaking work at Foster + Partners. He takes us behind the scenes to reveal how they're using advanced technology to push boundaries in architecture. Hear how the guys at Foster + Partners are developing their own cloud-based tools like Hermes for seamless work collaboration – and how they’re using machine learning to optimise design. Sheriff shares his thoughts on our journey with AI and his take on the imminent changes that technology will bring to construction. Key Takeaways: How Foster + Partners uses custom tools and new technologies to drive innovation at work The game-changing potential of machine learning and generative AI for architectural design Overcoming challenges through cloud-based collaboration platforms Knowledge management strategies to capture and publish institutional expertise The future mindset of architects And a lot more. Tune in and take a peek into the future of design. —---------------------------- 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—the BIM partner you need to fill the gap in your digital skills and tackle your BIM needs, end-to-end. Visit: https://maketheshft.digital —---------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00-00:03:30) Intro (00:03:30-00:09:25) About Sherif's Journey (00:09:25-00:18:10) How Does Sherif's Day Looks Like (00:18:10-00:29:40) Discussion on Exciting Tech Like Machine Learning and Generative AI (00:29:40-00:37:47) Process That Sherif's Team Follow (00:37:47-00:47:14) Future Role of Architect (00:47:14-00:47:49) Outro

"Sometimes I walk and I see buildings and I'm like, I can't believe that humans did it. We're so small and we were able to build this. That's almost unbelievable to me sometimes." In today's episode of the Bricks and Bytes Podcast, we had Shir Abecasis, Founder and CEO of Firmus, and we got to learn about how AI is transforming the pre-construction phase, the challenges of training AI to read construction drawings, and the massive impact of design errors on project costs. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Firmus uses AI to detect design issues before construction begins ✅ The staggering cost of rework in construction projects ✅ Why pre-construction is becoming increasingly important in the industry ✅ The delicate balance between AI vision and providing immediate value Listen now on Spotify to hear Shir's insights on the future of construction tech and valuable lessons for aspiring founders in the AI space.