Construction Technology Podcasts

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Fauzan Reza Maulana, CEO of Rekava, an AI-driven digital assistant for the construction industry In this episode, Fauzan shares his journey from student to Co-Founder and CEO as well as some eye-opening takeaways from his recent thesis on Startups In Construction Tech. Tune in to find out about: The ideal size and expertise of a founding team in construction tech The importance of deeply understanding your customer's problems before building  products Fauzan's personal journey from civil engineering to programming to leading a tech startup and his key learnings along the way. How Rekava is using AI to create a virtual assistant that can answer questions on construction project documents, acting as a knowledge base that never retires. ---------------------------------------- Fauzan | Co-Founder at Rekava ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00-00:02:00 Intro 00:02:00-00:06:10 Key Findings Working In Construction Tech 00:06:10-00:09:55 Current State of Construction Tech Startup 00:09:55-00:17:20 Transition from Student to Startup Founder 00:17:20-00:25:14 How do you find Founders 00:25:14-00:32:02 Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Ben Weiss, Co-Founder of BinStar. In this episode, we learn about the potential in low-tech industries like construction and the role technology can play in improving efficiency. Tune in to find out about: How the construction industry represents a major market opportunity that is overlooked by many investors Why focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvements is a better strategy than creating new revenue streams The challenges of adopting new technology in traditional industries resistent to change The future role of technology like drones and AI in optimisation of construction processes If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Ben Weiss | Co-Founder of BinStar ---------------------------------------- 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 - 00:02:30) - Intro (00:02:30 - 00:05:20) - Ben's background in public markets and hedge funds  (00:05:20 - 00:12:00) - Defining "low-tech" industries and why they are interesting investment opportunities (00:12:00 - 00:25:00) - How simple technology can have massive impact on traditional businesses  (00:25:00 - 00:35:33) - SolidSpace and its solution for construction project mistakes (00:35:33 - 00:42:00) - Advice for new investors (00:42:00 - 00:29:30) - Outro

Introducing today's guest, Christoph Betz, an independent innovation advisor and researcher. Christoph Betz explored the true meaning of innovation, effective teamwork through collaboration, and the impact of social science on innovation departments.  In this episode, we will explore the following topics: Innovation is occurring on construction sites in various forms. Collaboration and younger generations play a crucial role in driving innovation. Clear goals and strategies are essential for successful innovation projects. Integration of new technologies into workflows is key, while minimizing cognitive load. Dedicated innovation teams are emerging in the industry. Europe, particularly Germany, leads in innovation, including BIM. Construction industry shows optimism and progress in its innovation journey.  If you find this podcast valuable, we kindly request that you share your review and show your support by giving us a thumbs up. Your feedback is greatly appreciated as we strive to deliver the most valuable content in the construction industry.  ---------------------------------------- Christoph Betz, Innovation & Venture in Construction ----------------------------------------  Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com 

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Anton Marinovich, VP of Sales at Evercam.  In this episode, we learn about the key metrics that investors look into startups before investing, sales strategies in construction and much more! Tune in to find out about: Unique challenges of selling to the construction industry, especially at the project level, where high churn rates are common. The importance of building trust and relationships in sales, particularly in construction, where each day can bring new challenges. The crucial role of patience and respectful persistence in construction sales. Insights into the process of angel investing, focusing on the significance of the founding team, the story, and the unique elements of startups. If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Anton Marinovich | VP of Sales at Evercam ---------------------------------------- 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 - 00:02:10) - Intro (00:02:10 - 00:08:15) - Key Lessons learned selling to the construction industry  (00:08:15 - 00:20:11) - Comparing Sales: Construction vs Other Industries (00:20:11 - 00:26:40) - Key metrics that Investors look into startups before investing (00:26:40 - 00:30:50) - Thoughts on Construction Industry (00:30:50 - 00:31:12) - Outro