Construction Technology Podcasts

"Data silos are real, right?" That's how our conversation started with Kroo, and it perfectly captures the challenge they're tackling in construction. Recently we were invited to the BOOST cohort from Suffolk Technologies, where we had a chance to interview Barry and Jonathan, Kroo's co-founders, and we learned about their modern data management approach and how it can help construction companies. Tune in to find out about: How Kroo is unifying data from different platforms like project management, ERP, and scheduling software. Why 80-90% of the industry is still struggling with basic data management. How Kroo is helping companies forecast cash flow and manage project costs. Why a data-driven approach is essential for efficiency and growth in the construction sector.

Can homes be both energy-efficient and affordable? One visionary is changing the way we know homes. In this episode, we sit down with industry trailblazer Paul Richards – the visionary founder of GURBuild Net Zero Energy Housing. Paul shares his remarkable journey and insights into revolutionising the housing sector. Join us for a fascinating account of a man’s struggles against stubborn traditions of the construction industry. Paul has been a pioneer in introducing modern construction methods and promoting net-zero energy homes. Listen to Paul as he shares his inspiring story of challenges and triumphs against an environmentally unstable industry. Learn about GURBuild hybrid construction system – a groundbreaking approach to building affordable and energy-efficient homes. Tune in and learn: How Paul found GURBuild Net Zero Energy Housing and brought Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to home building The importance of attracting younger generations to construction through improved site conditions and innovative practices About homes that minimise energy consumption and the concept of operational zero carbon homes How GURBuild's hybrid construction system is combining techniques from engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries Paul's insights on the future of MMC and increased use of hybrid solutions, composites, panel systems, and custom designs 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—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: (00:00:00-00:02:30) Intro (00:02:30-00:12:25) Paul's Journey (00:12:25-00:18:20) Solutions to Labour Shortage In Construction (00:18:20-00:29:30) Passive House Standard and n-ZEP (00:29:30-00:33:30) Engineer's Thoughts on Construction (00:33:30-00:39:00) View on MMC within Construction (00:39:00-00:41:25) How Paul stays creatuve in his work (00:41:25-00:42:16) Outro

Welcome to the Bricks & Bytes Broadcast (BBBC) with Patric Hellermann of Foundamental. This new format of episode is a weekly dive into the latest construction tech news from the perspective of investors. From innovations to fundings, market insights, and VC-isms, if you’re building in construction tech, investing in construction tech, or intersecting between the tech and physical world, then we’ll help you keep your finger on the pulse. ------- In this conversation, Patric, Martin and Owen discuss two startups: PermitFlow and Furno. They talk about the challenges faced by PermitFlow in dealing with the slow permit process in the construction industry and the potential for digitizing the planning process. They also discuss Furno, which offers an alternative to traditional cement plants by providing modular portable kilns that can reduce CO2 emissions. They explore the funding differences between capital-intensive startups like Furno and digital startups like PermitFlow. Martin also shares his thoughts on time leverage and being more productive. Takeaways: Patric's worst investment decision PermitFlow is a startup that aims to digitize the planning process in the construction industry and streamline the permit process. Ferno offers modular portable kilns as an alternative to traditional cement plants, with the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by 88%. Capital-intensive startups like Ferno require significant investment for production, while digital startups like Permit Flow can attract more funding. Martin emphasizes the importance of time leverage and being productive to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Worst Investment Decision (01:16) Discussion on PermitFlow (12:49) PermitFlow's Funding and Capital Requirements (14:36) Introduction to Furno Materials (15:54) Investor's Thoughts on Furno Materials (23:54) Closing Remarks ------------------------------------------------- Companies Mentioned: Permitflow - https://www.permitflow.com/ Furno - https://furno.com/ Foundamental - https://foundamental.com/ Y Combinator - https://www.ycombinator.com/ Kleiner Perkins - https://www.kleinerperkins.com/ Felicis - https://www.felicis.com/ Hoffmann Green Cement - https://www.ciments-hoffmann.com/ Aker Solutions Norway - https://www.akersolutions.com/

Join us for this fascinating episode where we sit down with David Mitchell, the Founder of XYZ – a company revolutionising the construction industry with cutting-edge augmented reality tools. Discover how XYZ's headsets are transforming job sites by bringing real-life 3D models directly to workers, ensuring millimetre accuracy and preventing costly errors. Listen as David shares his ambitious vision to revolutionise job sites worldwide with AR. Learn how their specialised AR headsets are already preventing costly errors, enabling real-time progress tracking on complex projects, and more. Key Takeaways: How XYZ's AR technology is propelling construction to new heights The importance of building the right team to achieve ambitious goals The vast potential of AR to transform the construction industry and beyond And a lot more. Don't miss this insightful conversation about the future of construction! ---------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------- (00:00:00 - 00:02:27) - Intro To David & Our Sponsors (00:02:57 - 00:10:42) - About David's Journey Into XYZ Reality (00:10:42 - 00:35:48) - Understanding XYZ Reality (00:35:48 - 00:44:03) - How David Manages Everything (00:44:03 - 00:50:14) - 360 Reality Capture vs XYZ Reality (00:50:14 - 00:56:30) - Future Plans of XYZ In Terms Of The Data They're Capturing (00:56:30 - 01:12:44) - David's Experience Of Raising Money From VCs (01:12:44 - 01:13:39) - Outro