Construction Technology Podcasts

What happens when someone decides to automate contracts that were once (and probably still are!) delivered through shipping containers and cranes?  Yes, this is a true story... Today we welcome Andrius Sutas of Simple Construction Software. In this episode we deep dive into: Andrius' story from exited founder to his new venture ToDo's and not to-do's in the construction tech and start-up world Why buzzwords suck Why small steps win over giant leaps 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. --------------------------------------- Andrius Sutas: Founder & CEO Simple Construction Software | Co-Author The Founder Handbook | Founded AimBrain (exited to BioCatch) | Forbes 30 under 30 --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: @Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. --------------------------------------- 00:00:00 --> 00:01:39 -  Intro 00:01:39 --> 00:02:20 - Sponsor 00:02:20 --> 00:03:55 - History of Andrius Sutas 00:03:55 --> 00:07:32 - Forbes 30 and under 30  00:04:55 --> 00:07:32 - Background about AimBrain 00:07:32 --> 00:08:26 - Is Aimbrain the foundation of Simple Construction Software 00:08:26 --> 00:15:09 - Simple Construction Software 00:15:09 --> 00:15:35 - Does Simple Construction Software use blockchain? 00:15:35 --> 00:18:11 - A related new area that could be tackled? 00:18:11 --> 00:20:24 - The Founder Handbook  00:20:24 --> 00:21:21 - Time management 00:21:21 --> 00:23:37 - Are mentors important? What qualities should they have? 00:23:37 --> 00:27:12 - Are having experiences founding members in a startup important? 00:27:12 --> 00:29:05 - Is the fintech industry smarter than the construction industry? 00:29:05 --> 00:30:13 - Which industry is most exciting in the future 00:30:13 --> 00:32:34 - AI, Machine learning, Deep learning and general AI 00:32:34 --> 00:39:21 - To Do's and Not To Do's for starting a business 00:39:21 --> 00:42:06 - Hobby of Andrius 00:42:06 --> 00:42:26 - More about Andrius 00:42:26 --> 00:42:44 - Outros --------------------------------------- Check out the links in the comments 

If you want to hear a story how Ben went from poker player to founding successful architectural practice and cofounding two other construction businesses - look no further. In this episode we speak with Ben Richards of Aura Architecture, architectural practice. Ben talks about his journey of setting up traditional construction businesses. He explains his approach to risk taking in business and also how he is disrupting "measured surveys" industry with his latest venture XP Surveys. We hope you enjoy the podcast.

Do you have a full time job in traditional construction industry and thinking about moving into construction tech? Join us as we speak with Elie AlChaer. Elie is also a product manager in Slate Technologies and is focused on bot assistants driven by machine learning. Please see the link to the research article "Engineering Productivity Measurement: A Novel Approach" mentioned by Elie in the episode: https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0001875

"One construction project required 18 different software tools just for daily operations - and that's considered normal in our industry."In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Michael and Danielle from Skanska and we got to learn about the brutal reality of construction tech adoption, why VCs keep backing the wrong startups, and how pricing models are completely broken for the industry... and many more!Tune in to find out about:✅ Why construction companies are drowning in software but starving for solutions✅ The real reason progress tracking tools cost a dollar per square foot✅ How AI hype is following the exact same pattern as the cloud revolution✅ What startup founders get completely wrong about enterprise sales in constructionThese insights from two innovation leaders at a global construction company will change how you think about construction tech.Listen now on Spotify and discover why the industry needs fewer tools, not more.------------------Our Sponsor: Archdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comBuildVision - streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.io4M Analytics - Instant, reliable utility data you can trust and verify - https://www.4manalytics.com/--------------Chapters00:00 Intro02:48 Introduction to Emerging Technologies in Construction06:27 Navigating Software Complexity in Construction12:45 Trends and Innovations in Construction Tech15:06 Geographical Hubs of Innovation16:48 Partnerships with Startups and Compliance Challenges20:36 Adapting to Rapid Technological Changes22:49 Success Stories from Pilot Programs27:14 Defining Emerging Technology and KPIs31:06 Sources and Filtering for New Technologies33:38 The Role of AI in Construction Tech36:06 The Hype Cycle of AI and Big Data38:04 In-House Development and Proprietary Solutions39:07 Advancements in Safety Technology41:10 Challenges with Autonomous Robotics43:01 Evaluating Technology: Frustrations and Complexities48:11 Pricing Models and Industry Friction53:50 Building Partnerships with Startups57:42 Future of Construction Technology1:02:31 Emerging Technologies in Construction