Construction Technology Podcasts

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-pilot is transforming the industry. Tune in to find out about: How Genia uses AI to generate structural drawings while ensuring accuracy and code compliance. Why Genia is reducing human errors and material use by 5-20% in designs. How they are building trust with engineers through transparent calculations and detailed analysis reports. How their technology is automating end-to-end processes that were once manual and time-consuming.

"Construction tech funding went from less than 30 million in 2012 to around 7 billion in 2022, a more than 60x increase in just 10 years." ***Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. SIGN UP HERE*** In this episode, we had Vivin Hegde, Director at Zacua Ventures, and we got to learn about his personal journey from an engineer in India to a VC in the US, Zacua's unique investment thesis, and how becoming a parent has changed his perspective on work and life. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why Vivin believes construction tech is ripe for disruption ✅ How Zacua's close relationship with LPs gives them an edge in investing ✅ The 3 key things Zacua looks for in early-stage startups ✅ Vivin's advice for founders on what to avoid when scaling --------------------------------------------- Stay ahead. Get all the news and insider exclusives delivered straight to your inbox.  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 - 02:52) - Intro To Our Sponsors & Guest (02:52 - 14:05) - How Vivin Got Into Venture Capitals (14:05 - 17:40) - How To Figure Out A Good Partner In Business (17:40 - 27:00) - About Zacua Ventures (27:00 - 29:27) - How Zacua Ventures Operates As A Team From Different Parts Of The World (29:27 - 42:30) - Investment Thesis Of Zacua Ventures (42:30 - 55:55) - Vivin's Perspective On Robotics In Construction (55:55 - 01:04:00) - Relationship Between Ventures Firm And Limited Partner (01:04:00 - 01:07:00) - How To Identify Real Problems Before Investing (01:07:00 - 01:13:45) - Where Startups Go Wrong In Construction Tech (01:13:45 - 01:21:17) - How Becoming A Parent Has Impacted Vivin's Life (01:06:21 - 01:21:17) - Problems of Construction Tech Across Different Geographies (01:21:17 - 01:22:18) - Outro ------------------------- #podcast #construction #constructionindustry #bricksandbytes #startups #architecture #design #civilengineering #engineering #constructiontechnology #engineer #architect #civilengineer #concrete #podcaster #podcasting #entrepreneur #podcasts #podcastlife #startups #entrepreneurship

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 Construction, sharing invaluable insights from his 27+ years of experience in construction technology and innovation. Tune in to learn about: ✅ Why DPR requires testing every solution before investing, after losing $500K on an untested startup ✅ Their unique "discipline innovation approach" focusing on 5 key areas: safety, quality, sustainability, supply chain, and productivity ✅ How they manage a $2-3M annual innovation budget separate from their main tech spending ✅ Why they partner with OpenAI, Microsoft, and Autodesk instead of building everything in-house Listen now on Spotify to hear Atul's practical advice for construction tech startups and learn how one of America's largest general contractors approaches innovation ------ Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:40 The Evolution of Technology in Construction 05:41 Defining the Role of a CTO in Construction 08:36 Measuring Success in Construction Technology 11:29 Challenges of Innovation in the Construction Industry 14:45 DPR's Innovation Strategy 17:34 Navigating the Technology Adoption Process 20:46 Learning from Technology Pilots 23:41 Addressing Industry Pain Points with Technology 26:35 Investing in AI and Future Technologies 30:51 Strategic Partnerships in AI Development 32:19 Budgeting for Technology Investments 33:01 Identifying Key Stakeholders for Technology Solutions 34:20 Evaluating Technology Costs and ROI 36:02 Lessons from Failed Technology Implementations 38:05 Investing in Construction Technology 40:49 Strategic Investments and Core Business Alignment 43:03 Operational Tools for Investment Management 45:26 Emerging Trends in Construction Technology 46:55 Advice for Startups Pitching Technology Solutions 49:00 Integrating Technology, Process, and Organization

In today’s episode, we have Saurabh Saxena, an exited founder (Quandoo $219m and WNS: NYSE), Investor and current Head of Investments & Acquisitions at Axel Springer In this episode, we learn about some key insights on building businesses with a focus on successful exits, navigating the world of private equity, embracing continuous growth and exploration, and much more! Tune in to find out about: How to identify if your business idea has enough "headroom" to scale using simple pre-sales tactics Why 95% of venture-backed startups never reach a liquidity event Why most European construction tech startups struggle to scale beyond £10 million in revenue How private equity firms retool and scale traditional (or boring) businesses using the "buy and build" model And what life looks like after an exit ---------------------------------------- Saurabh Saxena | Head of Investments & Acquisitions at Axel Springer —------------------------------------- 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: (00:00:00-00:02:35) Intro (00:02:35-00:15:03) How to Build a Business with an exit in mind (00:15:03-00:21:54) KPIs that Business is good for exit (00:21:54-00:39:27) Life post-exit (00:39:27-00:51:05) How to be successful in the world of Private Equity (00:51:05-01:00:02) Space @ University of Oxford (01:00:02-01:01:23) Outro