#050 - Hattie Walker- Arnott - Founder of AI-RE - Real Estate In 2023
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes we got a chance to talk with Hattie Walker- Arnott, founder of AI-RE, to discuss innovation and disruption in real estate 2023.
Tune in to find out about:
The impact of large language models and AI
Areas of disruption in Real Estate
Blockchain hype In 2023
What it takes to become a tech advisor
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Hattie Walker-Arnott | Senior Regeneration Advisor at Perspicio | Founder of AI-RE | ConTech
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Timestamps:
(0:00:00-0:09:08) - Intro
(0:09:08-0:10:24) - How to manage between ideas effectively
(0:10:24-0:12:27) - Definition of Real Estate 2023
(0:12:27-0:16:12) - Innovation taking place in Real Estate
(0:16:12-0:36:57) - Areas of Real Estate that needs to be disrupted
(0:36:57-0:40:30) - Blockchain Hype
(0:40:30-0:47:20) - What it needs to become a Tech Advisor
(0:47:20-0:52:33) - Outro
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#064 - Anande Bergman - Step-By-Step: How Automation Is Changing Everything In Construction
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Anande Bergman, Developer Relations At VIKTOR and expert in AEC business process automation.
Learn about the step-by-step processes of automation, parametric design, breathtaking automation in construction, the future of automation, and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Differences and similarities between an Engineer and a Developer
Fundamentals and the steps of automating processes
The basics of parametric design
The future and current state of automation in construction
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Anande Bergman | Developer Relations at VIKTOR | ConTech
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Timestamps:
(0:00 - 3:00) - Intro
(3:00 - 4:15) - Differences in Engineer and Developer
(4:15 - 6:22) - Differences and Similarity between Aerospace Engineering and Structural Engineering
(6:22 - 14:30) - Fundamentals and Steps of Automating Processes
(14:30 - 21:25) - Cool Automations in Construction
(21:25 - 25:20) - How to Identify Areas that Could be Automated
(25:20 - 31:07) - What is Parametric Design?
(31:07 - 34:40) - Are People Resilient for Automations or Not?
(34:40 - 40:30) - Future of Automations
(40:30 - 44:12) - Outro
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#067 - Perryn Olson - The Construction Marketer's Playbook: Advanced Winning Strategies from Perryn Olson
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Perryn Olson, Chief Marketing Officer of Rex.one.
In this episode, we learn how niche marketing can help construction companies stand out and embrace new technologies like robotics.
Tune in to find out:
Why niche marketing in construction builds expertise and credibility.
How to craft an ideal client profile to focus your marketing.
Where construction companies should be marketing - find your audience!
The massive worker shortage and efficiency issues driving tech adoption like robotics in the construction industry.
How robots excel at the “4 D’s” - dirty, dangerous, dull, and distant jobs in construction. They take on risky and remote tasks.
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Perryn Olson | Chief Marketing Officer of REX.one
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Today’s Sponsor: beta – Construction and technology network platform
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Timestamps:
(00:00:00 - 00:00:52) - Intro
(00:00:52 - 00:08:07) - Why Perryn chose marketing
(00:08:07 - 00:11:30) - Effective ways to market your business in Construction
(00:11:30 - 00:21:00) - At what point negotiation turns into sales?
(00:21:00 - 00:26:00) - Diving into Structural Engineering and Robotics in construction
(00:26:00 - 00:36:14) - Downside of niche marketing
(00:36:14 - 00:39:30) - How AEC is getting affected by AI
(00:39:30 - 00:49:49) - Robotics in Construction
(00:49:49 - 00:50:25) - Outro
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#014 - Eric Whobrey - Perspective on Design and Build and VC in construction
From marketing to Construction and Venture Capital. Eric Whobrey is the Director of Technology and in Arco/ Murray and Managing Partner in Arco Ventures.
Join us for this insightful conversation with Eric to hear about:
- technology driven ideas that are shaping our industry
- what VCs look for in the start up founder
- design and build contractor’s view on technology
- many more!
Cintoo's $37M Series B, Reality Capture Market Growth, Partech's Investment Strategy - How Cintoo Is Revolutionizing Reality Capture in Construction
Is the construction tech market becoming more obvious? Are we on the cusp of a tech IPO boom?
In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Cintoo's $37 million Series B funding round led by Partech, signaling growing interest in reality capture and data compression for construction sites.
We also explored the potential for a surge in tech IPOs in 2025, as evidenced by Thrive Capital's rumored $1 billion investment in Databricks at a $55 billion valuation.
Additionally, we discussed the evolving landscape of construction tech investing, where specialist knowledge becomes less critical as companies mature and become more "obvious" to generalist investors.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ The growing market for reality capture in construction
✅ How to interpret large late-stage funding rounds
✅ The potential for a tech IPO boom in 2025
✅ The changing dynamics of specialist vs. generalist investors in construction tech
Listen to the full episode on Spotify to dive deeper into these insights and more.
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Human Touch in Construction Sales, False Tech Solutions, and Large Company Lawsuits - Bricks, Bucks & Bytes
"Try to keep all your human touch points and automate them on the backend."
In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we dive into the world of B2B marketplaces in construction. We explore why human touch points are crucial for success, especially in an industry built on trust and relationships.
We also discuss the recent lawsuit between Oracle and Procore, where Oracle accuses a former employee of stealing trade secrets related to payment management software.
Plus, we explored HomeBoost, a startup offering simplified energy assessments for homes using AI. But is it too good to be true?
Tune in to find out about:
✅ The pros and cons of AI-powered home energy assessments
✅ The potential impact of the Oracle vs. Procore lawsuit on the construction tech industry
✅ Why B2B marketplaces in construction need to maintain human interactions
✅ The increasing trend of investors suing portfolio companies in recent years
Ready to dive deeper? Listen to the full episode on Spotify and join the conversation!
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5 Things Founders Control During Fundraising That Most Don't Know About - Bricks, Bucks and Bytes
"VC is rocket fuel. Do not spend it on a Fiat 500. Only put very expensive rocket fuel if you're actually building a rocket."
In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Speckle's recent Series A raise, showcasing the renewed liquidity in early-stage funding for 2024.
We also discovered that the construction tech sector saw impressive growth in seed stage funding sizes during Q3 2023, signaling a positive shift in the market.
Plus, we gained invaluable insights from Patrick Hellermann on what really makes VCs tick when it comes to investing in startups.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ The magic "100x potential" that VCs are looking for
✅ Why information asymmetry is your secret weapon between fundraising rounds
✅ How to leverage social validation to your advantage
✅ The power of building a rockstar team to secure funding
Listen to the full episode on Spotify and arm yourself with the knowledge to make your next pitch irresistible!
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Speckle's $12.5M Funding - How Open Source Software Is Changing Construction Design
Speckle's $12.5M Series A: A Game-Changer for AEC Data Infrastructure
In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Speckle's impressive $12.5 million Series A funding round, led by Addition, to build the first data hub for the AEC industry.
We also learned about Rexel's rejection of an unsolicited $8.5 billion takeover bid from QXO, signaling potential shifts in the building materials distribution landscape.
Additionally, we gained insights into Patrick Hellermann's framework for evaluating potential investors, emphasizing the importance of avoiding detrimental influences over perceived value-add.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ Speckle's open-source approach to AEC data infrastructure
✅ The potential impact of QXO's ambitious plans on the building materials distribution sector
✅ Key considerations for startups when evaluating corporate investors
✅ The importance of prioritizing non-interference and quality input from investors
Listen to the full episode on Spotify to dive deeper into these fascinating topics in construction tech and venture capital.
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