Construction Technology Podcasts

Note: This is a re-release of an episode that was originally published at Groundbreakers. "I sued the bar association because they tried to restrict blogging. Content was just the way I saw the world." - This mindset led to a $500M exit.In today's episode of Groundbreakers from Bricks and Bytes, we had Scott Wolfe, founder of Levelset, share the remarkable journey of building and selling his construction payment software company to Procore. From a law practice dealing with post-Katrina restoration work to pioneering construction tech - Scott's story is filled with invaluable insights.Tune in to discover:✅ How helping contractors with payment problems evolved into a $500M exit ✅ Why Scott took the lowest valuation term sheet and spent 16-36 months building relationships with investors before taking their money ✅ The power of "Help First" in content marketing - how Levelset generated thousands of leads by focusing on solving problems ✅ Why Scott believes companies aren't sold, they're bought - and what that means for founders planning exitsListen to the full episode on Spotify to learn how Scott turned construction payment headaches into a category-defining company that changed an industry.

Did you know that building materials account for 11% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally? It's a huge number, and that's why Tangible exists! Recently, we were invited to the BOOST cohort from Suffolk Technologies where we had a chance to interview Anneli, co-founder and CEO of Tangible, and we got to learn about how they're helping real estate developers measure and reduce embodied carbon, and much more! Tune in to find out about: How Tangible measures embodied carbon using BIM files, making it easy for developers to see their impact. Why legislation, corporate demand, and investor pressure are driving the need for carbon transparency. How Tangible is helping to reduce the impact of concrete, a major source of emissions. How data is used to drive better decisions in material selection and building design.

Note: This is a Re-Release of an episode that was originally released on BitBuilders. Are small nuclear reactors the key to solving our energy challenges? 🤔 In today's episode of BitBuilders, we had Michelle, VP of Strategy at Last Energy, sharing insights on micro modular nuclear power plants and their potential impact on clean energy. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why nuclear power is crucial for baseload energy and decarbonization ✅ How Last Energy is tackling cost and construction challenges ✅ The importance of modular design and standardization in nuclear projects ✅ Why Europe is a prime market for small nuclear reactors Curious to learn more about the future of nuclear energy and its role in construction? Listen to the full episode on Spotify! 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 00:02:07 Introduction to Last Energy and Michelle's Background 00:08:07 Challenges in Nuclear Energy Deployment 00:14:11 Market Dynamics and Customer Demand 00:19:54 Regulatory Environment and Project Development 00:25:58 Supply Chain Considerations in Nuclear Energy 00:38:09 Regulatory Framework and Supply Chain Benefits 00:45:23 Safety and Lifecycle Management in Nuclear 00:55:32 The Role of National Laboratories in Nuclear Development 01:02:33 Talent and Skills Development in Nuclear Energy

Can an advanced algorithm replace human architects someday? In this mind-bending episode, we sit down with Anthony Hauck, CEO of Hypar, for a fascinating conversation on the future of design automation. Join us as we explore how Hypar’s design automation tool is designing complex architectural 3D models for us. Anthony reveals how he went on to build architecture’s most promising tool after being turned down by Autodesk. Find out how he’s on a path to revolutionise the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction ) industry – and delve into the symbiotic relationship between technology and humans. Tune in and listen to: Anthony's journey from his initial experiences with AutoCAD to his current position at Hypar The vision behind Hypar and its goal to provide users with a robust design tool Hypar's collaboration with industry leaders, which highlights the practical application of design automation in real-world projects The importance of balancing automation and human judgement in the design process And much more .. Join us as we uncover the transformative potential of design automation – and map a course towards a future where tech precision converges with human creativity. —---------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter 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: (00:00:00-00:02:49) Intro (00:02:49-00:10:50) About Hypar (00:10:50-00:17:14) Changes In Product Development In AEC Industry (00:17:14-00:29:10) A Day In The Life of A Chief Product Officer (00:29:10-00:45:42) Designing a 3D Building Live Using Hypar AI (00:45:42-00:50:54) Fund raising of Hypar (00:50:54-00:52:25) Outro