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Bricks & Bytes

#035 - Matthew Byrd - Current state of Reality Capture and scanning industry

🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Bricks and Bytes! In this episode, we chat with Matthew Byrd - a great speaker and founder of Reality Capture about his journey in construction, technology and how he got involved in laser scanning and how it transformed his career path.  We also discuss: potential of RealityCapture for creating digital replicas of physical assets and sites benefits of this technology and the opportunities it presents for different industries digital twins, 3D models and their future in construction industry. 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. --------------------------------------- Matthew Byrd | Founder of Reality Capture | Podcast & Conference Host | Speaker --------------------------------------- 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 --> 00:01:23 - Intro 00:01:23 --> 00:02:05 - Sponsor 00:02:05 --> 00:06:15 - Matthew's background and involvement in Reality Capture 00:06:15 --> 00:11:20 - Adaption of Reality Capture in the construction industry 00:11:20 --> 00:15:45 - Discussion of iPhone's LiDAR technology and its potential uses in scanning 00:15:45 --> 00:19:20 - Explanation of laser scanning and its benefits 00:19:20 --> 00:23:53 - 3D modeling, digital twins and their potential applications in different industries 00:23:53 --> 00:27:50 - Matthew’s tips on how to get started in laser scanning 00:27:50 --> 00:32:47 - Potential use of digital twins in construction industry 00:32:47 --> 00:34:55 - Lack of awareness about a certain service as a difficulty in its adaptation 00:34:55 --> 00:36:26 - Differences in development of software versus hardware 00:36:26 --> 00:40:25 - Matthew’s history on how the technology changed his career path 00:40:25 --> 00:42:00 - Reality Capture Network events and community  00:42:00 --> 00:43:40- Reality Capture during construction and the potential for growth in the industry 00:43:40 --> 00:46:55 - Matthew’s great communication skills and who has inspired him  00:46:55 --> 00:48:16 - Variety of projects Matthew has worked on 00:48:16 --> 00:49:30 - More about Matthew  00:49:30 --> 00:49:48 - Outro
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Bricks & Bytes

#039 - Daniel Leech - Construction innovation, off-site and culture

Our today’s guest is Daniel Leech, the CEO of D4S (Design for Structures). With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Dan shared his journey of transforming his business from a steelwork detailing company to a full-service structural design consultancy. In this episode, we uncover: - Transition from 2D CAD to 3D BIM and the impact on professionals - The potential of modular construction - Innovation and pain points in construction industry - Construction culture and things that need changing - Many more! 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. --------------------------------------- Daniel Leech CEO at Design4Structures --------------------------------------- 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 --> 00:01:18 - Intro 00:01:18 --> 00:01:57 - Sponsor 00:01:57 --> 00:06:19 - Dan's background and the evolution of D4S 00:06:19 --> 00:09:42 - Dan's role as CEO and the transition from a hands-on approach 00:09:42 --> 00:11:18 - Hiring strategies and the balance between recruitment and workload 00:11:18 --> 00:14:38 - The role of technology in the construction industry  00:14:38 --> 00:18:23 - Challenges in utilising BIM and digital tools effectively 00:18:23 --> 00:19:03 - Overcoming the challenges: changing the culture 00:19:03 --> 00:23:39 - Creating a collaborative and problem-solving environment 00:23:39 --> 00:26:38 - The challenge of staying up-to-date in a rapidly evolving market 00:26:38 --> 00:28:25 -  The need for a shift from the lowest price to the best price 00:28:25 --> 00:34:00 - The potential of integrated project insurance (IPI) collaboration and respectful partnerships in construction 00:34:00 --> 00:37:30 - Staying on top of innovation in large / medium size companies  00:37:30 --> 00:38:08 - Exploring the percentage of residential and commercial projects in modular construction 00:38:08 --> 00:47:19 - Is modular construction the solution to the housing shortage? 00:47:19 --> 00:50:40 - Dan’s ways to relax  00:50:4 --> 00:51:01 - More about Dan 00:51:01 --> 00:51:17 - Outro
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Bricks & Bytes

#063 - James Swanston - An Ex-Army Officer's Guide to Entrepreneurial Success

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have James Swanston, the CEO and co-founder of Voyage Control and an ex-officer in the British Army. Learn about military leadership principles applied to business and entrepreneurship, war strategies to improve decision-making, how military principles work in business, and much more! Tune in to find out about: Serving as an army officer and key lessons learned Applying war principles to business decisions Making long-term plans and dealing with uncertainty Stress management and discipline for entrepreneurs If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- James Swanston | CEO and Co-founder of Voyage Control | ConTech ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00-2:59) - Intro (2:59-6:40) - Background on military experience (6:40-9:45) - Key lessons as an army officer (9:45-12:01) - War principles relevant to business (12:01-15:16) - Motivation for starting Voyage Control (15:16-16:19) - Teamwork lessons from military (16:19-17:09) - Principles for hiring people (17:09-15:53) - Leadership principles (15:53-24:00) - Decision-making process in military (24:00-27:39) - Dealing with unexpected challenges (27:39-29:29) - Stress management (29:29-31:49) - Discipline lessons learnt (31:49-40:09) - Logistics experience (40:09-40:37) - Outro
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Bricks & Bytes

#028 - Delia Visan - A Masterclass in Customer Success

How do you get your customers to fall in love with your brand? On today's podcast we have Delia Visan, a master, influencer and advocate in the world of customer success. Delia is currently the head of Customer Success at Bright Spaces and is one of the top 25 CS Leaders of 2023. Getting existing customers to spend more is far easier than obtaining new customers. And in this episode we chat about how CS can result in improved customer retention and a higher customer lifetime value. In this episode, we discuss: Why customer success is important and why startups NEED it How small businesses can integrate customer success into their operations Current and future trends in customer success How to learn (and dream in) new languages  --------------------------------------- Delia Visan Head of Customer Success @Bright Spaces || 25 Most Creative CS Leaders of 2023 by EverAfter || 2022 Top Influencers in the CS Space by Custify --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check www.the-beta.com --------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00-00:02:01) - Intro  (00:02:01-00:04:06) - Tech world in Romania   (00:04:06-00:04:56) - Is Romania exporting tech outside?  (00:04:56-00:05:42) - Are tech teams based in Romania? (00:05:42-00:07:18) - When did you discover customer success and what did you love about it? (00:07:18-00:08:02) - Is customer success different in proptech then the other industry? (00:08:02-00:08:54) - What is customer success? (00:08:54-00:10:27) - What is the checklist for customer success? (00:10:27-00:11:59) - From where the customer success starts? (00:11:59-00:13:47) - Customer success implementations (00:13:47-00:15:18) - When should companies implement customer success? (00:15:18-00:17:21) - Customer obsession and customer is not always right (00:17:21-00:20:07) - What is bright spaces? (00:20:07-00:21:54) - Customer success with lease owner (00:21:54-00:22:04) - Is bright spaces designed for Romanian market? (00:22:04-00:23:42) - Future plans (00:23:42-00:24:34) - Delia other passion (00:24:34-00:26:18) - What are some future trends you see right now? (00:26:18-00:27:51) - Segmentation of the customers (00:27:51-00:29:12) - Should startup approach customer success differently then other businesses? (00:29:12-00:30:13) - Customer satisfaction (00:30:13-00:32:14) - How to deal with customer that you don't like? (00:32:14-00:33:34) - Simple thing to do for customer success (00:33:34-00:37:00) - Delia is multilingual (00:37:00-00:37:42) - Books or resources (00:37:42-00:38:28) - Course (00:38:28-00:38:51) - More about Delia (00:38:51-00:39:16) - Outro
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Bricks, Buck$ And Bytes

Building a $1.6B Construction Tech Company in Australia - Lessons on Distribution vs Product

"The construction tech founders obsess over product, but distribution might matter more." In today's episode, we discussed about VisiBuild securing a $6.6M round from Skip Capital to improve construction quality checks - going beyond just turning paper into apps. We also discovered why Australian construction tech punches above its weight, with just two companies (Aconex and Safety Culture) putting the country third globally in unicorns. Most valuable was Shubhankar's take on why typical SaaS metrics might not tell the whole story in construction tech's early stages. Tune in to learn: ✅ Why the "build it and they will come" approach fails in construction ✅ How Australian founders turn their small market size into a global advantage ✅ What makes construction tech distribution different from regular SaaS ✅ Why community building matters as much as features Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear practical insights for anyone building or investing in construction tech. ----- Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Distribution in AEC Tech 03:05 Execution Moat: The Key to Success 05:59 Navigating Distribution Challenges in Construction Tech 09:08 Market Dynamics: Distribution Strategies for Different ARR Levels 12:04 Global Perspectives: Indian Founders Targeting the US Market 14:49 Comparative Approaches: US vs. Indian Founders in Distribution 18:08 Community Building: A Strategy for Distribution Success 21:00 The State of SaaS in Indian Construction Tech 24:12 VisiBuild: A Case Study in Construction Tech Investment 33:14 Exploring Visibild's Impact in Construction Tech 36:09 The Evolution of Quality Checks in Construction 40:05 Unicorns in Construction Tech: Australia’s Rising Stars 42:58 The Unique Landscape of Australian Startups 47:59 Challenges and Opportunities for Australian Founders 52:57 Assessing Product-Market Fit in Construction Tech
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Retrofitting Yellow Machines: The $250,000 Labor Cost Savings in Construction

Are robots taking over construction sites? The future of "yellow machines" might surprise you. In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Teleo, a startup retrofitting heavy machinery for remote operation and semi-autonomous functionality. We also explored the intriguing case of ServiceTitan's IPO plans, shedding light on the complex dynamics of venture capital and founder equity. Additionally, we delved into the challenges and opportunities in automating construction equipment across various environments. Tune in to find out about: ✅ The battle between full autonomy and teleoperation in construction robotics ✅ Why retrofitting existing machinery could be a game-changer ✅ How controlled vs. uncontrolled environments impact automation adoption ✅ The potential pitfalls of aggressive venture funding for founders Listen now on Spotify to stay ahead of the curve in construction tech innovation. ----- Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Robotics Space 03:02 Teleoperation vs. Full Autonomy 05:58 Applications in High-Risk Environments 08:55 Market Dynamics and Venture Backability 12:03 OEMs vs. Startups in Innovation 14:59 The Future of Autonomous Machinery 17:54 Service Titan's Path to IPO 31:09 The Russian Roulette of Venture Capital 34:41 Conflicts of Interest in Business Decisions 39:12 The Cost of Venture Capital 41:51 Understanding IPOs and Profitability 44:04 Economic Predictions and Their Implications 52:57 The State of Construction Technology in Europe
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Bricks, Buck$ And Bytes

What We Learned After a Year of Talking to Construction Tech's Biggest Names

"Follow the money to grow, follow your passion to build. While US construction tech startups have raised $30B, India's $1B investment is yielding better returns." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we did our November Monthly Review where we reflected on an action-packed month of content creation and exciting future plans. We even explored fascinating market dynamics, founder insights, and geographic opportunities in construction tech. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Our successful launch of the AI in Construction Report and first steps into monetization ✅ Highlights from our Boston trip interviewing startups at Suffolk's boost cohort ✅ Behind the scenes of the upcoming Ediphi super series releasing in January ✅ Plans for New York and San Francisco tour in 2025, plus a potential India expansion Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear Owen, Martin, and Patric discuss their key takeaways from November, upcoming content plans, and Patric’s take on why founders often over-obsess with product and under-obsess with distribution. ----- Chapters 00:00 End of Year Reflections 03:01 Cultural Differences in Business Mindset 05:50 The Impact of Travel on Business 08:47 Exploring AI in Construction 12:11 The Role of Community in Innovation 14:55 Challenges in Design and Construction Software 17:52 The Disconnect Between Traditional and Startup Worlds 21:00 The Influence of Trust in Business Relationships 24:07 Venture Capitalists in Government 26:59 The Future of Governance and Innovation 32:48 Understanding Argentina's Political Landscape 35:09 The Importance of Product Distribution 40:40 Marketing Challenges in Construction Tech 43:47 Trends in AEC Technology 44:29 Talent Acquisition in the AEC Sector 46:03 Investment Trends in Construction Tech 50:34 Cultural Insights: Christmas Traditions 57:33 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
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156 Indian Companies Grew 20% Annually for 20 Years: What It Means for Construction Tech

Did you know that India has 156 publicly listed companies that have grown their revenue by over 20% annually for the past 20 years? That's more than the US, China, Japan, and Germany combined! In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about the upcoming IPOs of Swiggy and BlackBuck in India, signaling a vibrant economy and thriving tech sector. We also discovered that B2B marketplaces are flourishing in India, with BlackBuck's successful IPO setting a positive example for similar companies worldwide. Additionally, we learned about the opening IPO window in Western markets, with companies like ServiceTitan and Klarna preparing to go public. Tune in to find out about: ✅ The surprising growth rates of Indian companies ✅ How B2B marketplaces are thriving in India ✅ The opening IPO window in Western markets ✅ Upcoming construction tech IPOs to watch Listen now on Spotify to gain insights into the rapidly evolving construction tech landscape and investment opportunities in India and beyond.
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