Construction Technology Podcasts

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Alan Mosca, Co-Founder and CTO at nPlan In this episode, we learn about how AI is starting to transform construction planning, design, and risk analysis, how generative AI is helping architects rapidly iterate over design options, and much more! Tune in to find out about: How NPlan accurately analyses historical project data to predict future delays and budget overruns with over 90% accuracy His predictions for design to be completed with conversational AI What jobs AI threatens the most Tips for technical founders in ensuring their AI products solve real problems and the importance of vertical specialisation. If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Alan Mosca | Co-Founder and CTO at nPlan -------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00 - 00:02:13) - Intro (00:03:31 - 00:08:18) - How Alan got into machine learning and AI (00:08:19 - 00:16:12) - Use of AI to predict construction project risks  (00:16:13 - 00:24:18) - How to apply AI/ML to optimization and planning in construction (00:24:19 - 00:45:26) - Impact of AI in construction (00:45:26 - 00:48:26) - Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Julian Clayton, the VP of Product for General Contractors at Procore. In this episode, we learn about Julian’s journey, Innovations and product management at Procore, the role of a VP in the product team and much more! Tune in to find out about: What VP of Product does How innovation happens and new products are launched How the implementation of products are managed Strategies to keep yourself motivated If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Julian Clayton | VP of Product for General Contractors at Procore | ConTech ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00-12:30) - Intro (12:30 -14:50) - What a VP of Product does (14:50-18:00) - How innovation happens while launching a new product (18:00-24:00) - How you manage the implementation of new products (24:00-28:10) - How do you decide on products to be released in future (28:10-32:10) - Strategies that keep you motivated (32:10- 33:01) - Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Linden Dover, Founder of Weaver. We discuss his journey of building a tech startup, B2B and B2C dynamics in the construction industry, future of home renovation and much more! Tune in to find out about: Strategies for growing a startup Challenges while onboarding construction workers in tech B2C challenges in construction tech The future of home renovation If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Linden Dover | Founder of Weaver | ConTech ---------------------------------------- We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming! If you are, use promo code BRICKS100 for $100 off your ticket price. Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak —----------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-0:05:54) - Intro (0:05:54-0:10:07) - How to manage tech background in any startup (0:10:07-0:19:34) - Strategies for growing a startup (0:19:34-0:25:24) - How to onboard construction workers in tech (0:25:24-0:27:05) - B2C challenges in construction tech (0:27:05-0:37:04) - Thoughts on home renovation with tech and its future (0:37:04-0:37:25) - Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Valentina Shegoyan, Managing Partner at Second Century Ventures In this episode, we learn venture capital investing, the future of real estate, what VCs look for in startup founders, and much more! Tune in to find out: Valentina’s journey to becoming a top VC How the venture capital industry works and how to get funding as a startup The qualities VCs look for in startup founders beyond just a good pitch How real estate is becoming more data-driven and tech-enabled Advice for startups on applying to accelerator programs and pitching to investors If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Valentina Shegoyan | Managing Partner at REACH UK - Second Century Ventures ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠   ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00 - 00:01:03) - Intro (00:01:03 - 00:05:20) - Becoming a Managing Partner at a Venture Capital Firm (00:05:20 - 00:06:04) - Insights Gained as a Managing Partner at Second Century (00:06:04 - 00:12:40) - Understanding Venture Capital and Its Investments (00:12:40 - 00:16:02) - Three Strategies for Engaging with Venture Capitalists (00:16:02 - 00:24:24) - Traits Indicative of a Successful Founder (00:24:24 - 00:29:30) - Predictions for the Future of the Real Estate Market (00:29:30 - 00:32:10) - Dynamics of VC-Founder Relationships and Aligning Incentives (00:32:10 - 00:36:41) - Early-Stage and Later-Stage Venture Capital Investing (00:36:41 - 00:39:28) - Outro