#066 - Jamie Dalton - From Hard Hats To High Tech: Bridging The Construction Tech Gap
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Jamie Dalton, Founder of Built In Digital.
Learn about software adoption in construction, high-impact technology areas across the AEC industry, mixed reality, and more!
Tune in to find out about:
Impact of software adoption on construction
How to convince people to use tech
How to train staff with new tech products
Areas of the AEC industry that need technology
Logical thinking and problem-solving
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Jamie Dalton | Founder of Built In Digital and Technical Services Manager at ISG | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: beta – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check www.the-beta.com
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Timestamps:
(00:00:00 - 00:02:43) - Intro
(00:02:43 - 00:05:24) - How Built In Digital started
(00:05:24 - 00:09:35) - Key Lessons Learnt
(00:09:35 - 00:14:35) - How to convince people to use tech in their business
(00:14:35 - 00:30:40) - How to train staff with new products
(00:30:40 - 00:35:10) - What areas of Construction need Technology
(00:35:10 - 00:41:46) - Mixed Reality
(00:41:46 - 00:44:44) - How to think logically
(00:44:44 - 00:44:44) - Outro
On today's show we have Sankha Deep who is the founder and product lead at Lattice - construction supply chain visibility platform.
In this episode, we talk about:
supply chain issues
implementation of construction technology
good and bad software
new business models.
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.
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Sankha Deep | Founder and product lead at Lattice
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Today's Sponsor: beta - Construction and technology network platform
- connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.
Chek www.the-beta.com
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 --> 00:01:08 - Intro
00:01:08 --> 00:01:51 - Sponsor
00:01:51 --> 00:07:13 - Differences and similarities in the tech scene between the UK and India
00:07:13 --> 00:09:33 - Introducing Lattice
00:09:33 --> 00:12:11 - Software implementation in construction technology
00:12:11 --> 00:14:12 - Picking a software suitable for your business’s needs
00:14:12 --> 00:18:10 - Core problems that Lattice solves
00:18:10 --> 00:23:39 - Business model as a service
00:23:39 --> 00:25:07- Lessons that construction industry can learn from other industries
00:25:07 --> 00:26:31 - Sankha’s experience in fintech
00:26:31 --> 00:28:15 - Cost differences in fintech and construction industry
00:28:15 --> 00:30:48 - Ways of preventing founders from creating a bad software
00:30:48 --> 00:32:11 - Secret source for a sucessulf business
00:32:11 --> 00:33:31 - Sankha’s usual day
00:33:31 --> 00:34:12 - Book recommendation
00:34:12 --> 00:36:54 - Number one productivity hack
00:36:54 --> 00:38:45 - Our book recommendation
00:38:45 --> 00:39:43 - Our top podcast guests
00:39:43 --> 00:40:18 - More about Sankha
00:40:18 --> 00:40:36 - Outro
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#011 - Roman Zomko - Software Strategies and Solutions For Startups
What's the fastest way to turn your idea into a sellable product?
As companies embrace the digital revolution, figuring out where to start can be hard work. From initial upfront costs, to finding the right expert and a company you can trust is an issue.
@Roman Zomko of @Impressit explains how to best approach introducing software solutions both internally, and from a start-up perspective, using a premium software agency.
Listen in to hear Roman's journey from growing up in Ukraine to selling on the global stage, and why starting a software project in the right way can save you tons of business issues in the future.
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#061 - Wyatt Jenkins - Chief Product Officer - Procore - The Compelling Path To Building a $9bn Product
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Wyatt Jenkins, the Chief Product Officer at Procore.
In this episode, we learn some key lessons from Wyatt while working at Procore, research that goes before launching a product, characteristics of great product, and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Wyatt’s approach when managing product development
Inside-out and outside-in thinking when developing a product
Characteristics of a great product in tech
Guidance for aspiring product managers
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Wyatt Jenkins | Chief Product Officer at Procore | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: beta – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check www.the-beta.com
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Timestamps:
(0:00-1:10) - Intro
(1:10 -3:19) - Role of Chief Product Officer
(3:19-8:10) - Vision of Procore
(8:10-10:10) - Research done before Product Launch
(10:10-12:10) - Characteristics of a great product in tech
(12:10-16:40) - Determining timing for product launch
(16:40-19:10) - Guidance for Aspiring Product Managers
(19:10- 19:39) - Outro
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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