Construction Technology Podcasts

Discover what it really takes .. to build the business you want. In this episode, we sit down with Henry Nutt III, a leader challenging the status quo in the construction industry. From his journey as an apprentice to his role as an executive, Henry shares his hard-won insights on leadership, mentorship, and overcoming obstacles. Plus, he offers solutions to the labour shortage and shares his vision for the future of construction. Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the science of success in the construction industry: Breaking free from the victim mentality to achieve your goals Why mentors are crucial to your construction journey The importance of developing strong leadership skills How to make construction careers appealing to the next generation Henry's inspiring message of self-empowerment And much more. —---------------------------- 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—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: (00:00:00-00:02:36) Intro (00:02:36-00:05:30) Henry's Journey (00:05:30-00:08:10) Seven Principles of Leadership (00:08:10-00:11:30) How Not To Play Victim (00:11:30-00:16:58) About Pre-Construction Process (00:16:58-00:22:49) Opportunities in Pre-Construction Phase (00:22:49-00:26:30) What's More Important: Technical Skills OR Soft Skills (00:26:30-00:32:47) Superintendents As Leaders In Construction (00:32:47-00:35:25) Does Technology Address Issues That People on Site Encounter? (00:35:25-00:42:45) Thoughts on Skill Shortage In Construction (00:42:45-00:43:50) Outro

"AI will transform AEC so much, we won't have the same industry in 5-10 years." In this episode, we had Britton Langdon (SnapTrude) and Clifton Harness (TestFit) share their views on construction tech's future. We explored AI's impact, robotics in construction, and new ways to assess land deals. Britton, with his background in founding and selling M Suite, shared insights on AI's practical applications in construction. Meanwhile, Clifton, driven by his developer father's challenges, explained how TestFit is revolutionizing land deal assessments. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How AI might lead to more small architecture firms, not fewer ✅ Why some think robotics, not AI, will solve construction's biggest problems ✅ A unique take on why 3D printing might be better suited for the moon ✅ How new software is changing the way developers choose building sites -------------------------------- 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 - Intro 01:17 - Discussion on Automated Progress Tracking & Integration and Collaboration With Britton 11:42 - Discussion On Generative Design & Robotics and AI with Clifton

The #1 Decision You Will Ever Make In Construction Business. In this episode, business coach, author, and founder of Built To Build Shawn Van Dyke talks about the core principles that make construction businesses highly profitable. Shawn tells us his own story in which we see how career paths can take surprising twists and turns. Join us as Shawn shares the fundamental elements of success - ones that fuelled his climb to the top. Hear the remarkable story of a man going from an average carpenter to unprecedented business success in real estate development. Discover how pattern recognition, discipline, and a knack for business fuel an unexpected rise in the construction industry. Key Takeaways: Career paths aren't always linear – embrace unexpected opportunities How passion sparks success, even when everything else is going south Why business knowledge is vital in the construction world The art of Giving back - see how it empowers you within the industry And much more .. #construction #bricksandbytes #constructiontechnology #startups #venturecapitalists #businesscoaching  —---------------------------- 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: (00:00:00-00:02:39) Intro (00:02:39-00:09:25) About Shawn's Journey (00:09:25-00:17:00) About Switching Careers (00:17:00-00:24:30) Principles behind Profit First Method (00:24:30-00:42:34) How To Implement Technology In Construction Businesses (00:42:34-00:45:13) Hardest Thing About Writing A Book (00:45:13-00:45:56) Outro

In this episode of BBBC, we had Vivin Hegde, GP and founding partner of Zacua Ventures, and we got to learn about Firmus, a groundbreaking software that's revolutionizing the way we approach design coordination and risk mitigation in construction projects... and many more! Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Firmus's AI-driven platform detects and mitigates design issues early on ✅ The challenges of design coordination among stakeholders and how technology can help ✅ Pricing strategies for construction tech startups based on target audience and value ✅ Firmus's funding rounds and what they indicate about the company's growth ----------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:20 Discussion of Firmus and its AI Design Review Platform 06:09 Focus on 2D Design and Clash Detection 09:38 Challenges of Coordination in the Design Process 13:19 Using Technology and Workflow to Improve Design Coordination 16:26 Similar Companies and Investment in Firmus 22:07 Funding Rounds and Market Trends 24:24 Conclusion