OpenSpace Is Changing Construction Documentation Forever | 25 Billion Sq. Ft. Captured in 3D | Jeevan Kalanithi CEO, Openspace
Imagine having every inch of your job site documented in 3D and available on your fingertip.
In today's episode, we sit down and talk to Jeevan Kalanithi - a Stanford and MIT graduate and CEO of OpenSpace.
Join us as Jeevan shares his fascinating journey from studying at Stanford and MIT to launching hardware startups to founding OpenSpace.
He explains how his user-friendly reality-capture technology is transforming a document-centric industry by giving architects and builders unprecedented visibility into their job sites through updated 3D visuals.
Tune in and learn how:
OpenSpace catalogued over 25 billion square feet of visual job site data
Visual record allows problems to be resolved virtually instead of reworking the physical world, reducing rework and labour costs
Project stakeholders can instantly align on issues by virtually stepping into current job site conditions instead of puzzling over descriptions
As construction data becomes immersive and visual, new AI-powered insights and capabilities become possible
And a lot more …
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Timestamps:
(00:00:00-00:07:10) Intro
(00:07:10-00:12:00) REality Capture In Construction
(00:12:00-00:25:40) About OpenSpace
(00:25:40-00:29:10) Cost Reduction Due To Reality Capture
(00:29:10-00:44:50) How To Grow A Business From 0
(00:44:50-00:45:57) Outro
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From Oppression to £13 BN Opportunity. From Idea to Investment. | Inside QFlow with Brittany Harris
In today’s episode, we have Brittany Harris, Co-Founder at QFlow.
Have you ever wondered how to secure funding in an old, tradition-bound industry like construction?
In this episode, Brittany Harris, Co-Founder at Qualis Flow shares her inspiring story. We hear about the challenges she conquered, the lessons she learned, and how she built QFlow attracting millions in investment.
She talks about new ways technology can decarbonize, streamline processes, increase transparency, and help us *leave the world a better place*.
This talk is more than data-driven sustainable construction; it's about breaking barriers in an old industry, creating new paradigm shifts and believing in the 'impossible'.
Tune in and learn:
How Qflow helps contractors eliminate hundreds of admin hours tracking materials and compliance documentation
How they grew over 200% year-on-year between seed and series A funding
The methods she used to raise $9.1 million in 3 months (when investors told them it would take 9 months)
The staggering £13 billion opportunity to reuse and resell construction materials that currently go straight to landfill from site
Interested in sustainable construction? Looking to raise funds for your startup? Follow Brittany Harris here on LinkedIn.
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Timestamps:
(00:00:00-00:02:57) Intro
(00:02:57-00:08:25) About Qualis FLow
(00:08:25-00:20:55) Fund raising experience
(00:20:55-00:33:52) Advice for founders looking to raise money
(00:33:52-00:39:25) Issue of Construction Waste Management
(00:39:25-00:42:28) Experience as a woman leading startup in construction
(00:42:28-00:43:02) Outro
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$2.5 Billion Construction Director Predicts The Future of Tech in Construction - Mohamed Adel, Bird
In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with digital construction visionary Mohamed Adel, the man behind Bird Construction's bold digital transformation.
Hear him share his extraordinary stories on Dubai's towering sites - where lofty inspired designs clashed with ground realities of complex projects.
We ask Mohamed if it's possible to transform old processes into digital workflows. He tells us how he envisions the future blurred between the virtual and the physical (construction).
Tune in to hear Mohamed's story and explore a possible future where buildings rise faster, mistakes vanish, and the very language of construction is written in binary codes.
He also addresses some fundamental questions:
Can a single, open-source model become the ultimate collaboration tool, replacing siloed 2D drawings and endless email chains?
Can AI build seamless bridges between different software, ending the era of clunky integrations?
Does a future exist where the construction site is as intuitive as a video game, guided by the wisdom of real-time data?
The proven 5-7 year roadmap for rolling out new technologies without disruption projects
All this and more...
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Mohammed Adel | Digital Construction Director at Bird Construction
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Timestamps:
(00:00:00-00:02:19) Intro
(00:02:19-00:10:20) About Digital Construction & BIM
(00:10:20-00:19:17) How to get started with digital program
(00:19:17-00:36:35) Key Factors for succes with digitalization
(00:36:35-00:39:18) How to use technology for sustainability
(00:39:18-00:42:34) How to switch careers into digital construction
(00:42:34-00:43:09) Outro
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The Story Behind Joist: Building AI Tools for Construction Proposals
From bootstrapped startup to 7-figure revenue: How Joist is revolutionizing proposal automation in construction
In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Rohan Jawali, founder of Joist, who shared insights on building a profitable construction tech startup without external funding.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ How Joist is solving the universal problem of document management in construction
✅ The power of AI in streamlining proposal creation for mid-market AEC firms
✅ Why Joist chose profitability over rapid growth through venture capital
✅ The importance of staying close to customers and evolving product architecture
Listen to the full episode on Spotify to learn how Joist is transforming the way AEC firms handle proposals and content management, and gain valuable insights for founders and construction industry professionals alike.
Unicorns, Coast's $40M Raise, and $34 Billion in Construction Tech Funding - Why Headcount Growth Might Be Misleading
Construction tech funding is booming, but is it all hype?
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about Coast's impressive $40 million Series B raise for their financial services platform in transportation.
We also got insights on the surprising growth in construction tech funding, reaching 0.53% of total venture capital.
Plus, we heard a critical take on using headcount growth as a measure of startup success.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ Why Coast is attracting big investment
✅ The unexpected trends in construction tech funding
✅ Why unicorns in the sector are both rising and falling
✅ What really matters when evaluating startups (it's not just numbers)
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Company Mentioned
Coast
Brex
Veev
Nexii
Autodesk
Trimble
FlashTrack
Procore
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:32 Introduction to Coast: Financial Services Platform for Transportation
06:12 Coast's Funding and Investors
10:23 Assessing the Viability of Coast's Target Market
13:42 Analysis of Coast's Funding Rounds and Revenue Growth
18:07 Discussion on Investor Perceptions and Series B Funding
19:09 Market News: ConstruTech Funding Landscape
23:21 Analysis of Funding Trends in ConstruTech
27:45 Hype and Funding Rounds in Construction Technology
32:18 The Growth of Highly Substantiated Companies
36:26 The Asian Market and Funding Rounds
37:25 The Changing Landscape of Exits
41:41 Headcount Growth as a Metric for Startup Evaluation
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Fencing - The Hidden Gold Mine in Construction Tech & Nexii's Surprising Comeback
Is the fencing industry secretly one of the most profitable sectors in construction?
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about EverFence's $7.7 million Series A funding, showing strong interest in the fencing market.
We also discussed Nexii's attempt to relaunch after going into liquidation, highlighting the challenges in offsite modular construction.\
Plus, we got candid insights from Patric on why advice from generalist VCs might be hurting construction tech startups.
Tune in to find out:
✅ Why fencing companies can see up to 200% profit margins
✅ The pros and cons of asset-heavy vs. asset-light models in construction
✅ How bad VC advice is affecting construction tech startups
✅ Why founders should be wary of VCs who can't admit what they don't know
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Company Mentioned:
EverFence
Ergion
Nexii
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GUEST: Holobuilder’s Path To $34m Exit, Mo Akbari’s Journey Building The Pioneering Reality Capture Tool
Ever wonder how a startup goes from $8M to a big exit in construction tech?
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about HoloBuilder's journey from raising $8M to being acquired by Faro.
We also found out that despite big investments, the reality capture market still has room to grow. Companies like Cupix and Faro are leading, but there's space for new ideas in robotics and AI.
Plus, we got insights on how some VCs are betting on AI startups, hoping to find the next big winner.
Tune in to discover:
✅ Why job site pizza beats expensive marketing in construction tech
✅ The potential of scan-to-BIM technology
✅ How some AI startups raise millions with just a pitch deck
✅ Why product adoption matters more than fancy tech in construction
Listen to the full episode on Spotify to learn more about construction tech and startup funding strategies.
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Company Mentioned:
Faro
Frankfurt Airport
Siemens
Autodesk
Contilio
Disperse
OpenSpace
Cupix
Doxel
HoloBuilder
Matterport
Hansel Phelps
Buildots
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:09 The Journey of HoloBuilder: From Manufacturing to Construction
08:41 The Go-to-Market Strategy of HoloBuilder
14:20 The Decision to Exit HoloBuilder
23:15 The Three Components of Reality Capture in Construction Tech
28:03 Competition in the Reality Capture Space
35:18 Success Factors in Reality Capture Solutions
39:56 The Evolving Reality Capture Market and Market Leaders
41:33 Funding Challenges and Valuation Drops in Construction Tech
45:26 The Importance of Adoption and User Engagement in Construction Tech
57:34 Niche Markets and Disrupting Workflows in Construction Tech
01:09:43 Building Strong Customer Relationships in the Construction Tech Industry
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€5.7M VC Bet To Retrofit Europe’s Housing Stock, "Pay What You Want" models and Nemetschek to India - Bricks, Bucks & Bytes
Could a "Cloud Installer" approach help insulate 30 million European homes faster?
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about Varm's €5.7M seed round for their innovative insulation business. They're using a "Cloud Installer" approach to scale across Europe.
We also discussed Nemetschek Group entering India's construction software market, starting with university partnerships.
Plus, Patric Hellermann shared why he's excited about Varm and his thoughts on "pay what you want" pricing for software.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ How insulation can cut energy costs by up to 40%
✅ Challenges of selling €2,500 software licenses in India
✅ Varm's plan to train and equip local insulation businesses
✅ Why "pay what you want" pricing might not work for high R&D software
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Companies Mentioned :
Foundamental
VARM
Koala Insulation
Enpal
Thermondo
1.5 degrees
Service Titan
Autodesk
Bentley
Hexagon
Nemechek Group
Trimble
Rayon
AOPropTech
Emerge
Pale Blue Dot
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Funding Round
02:32 Varm's Focus on Insulating Existing Buildings
05:41 Cloud Installer: Varm's Business Model
10:09 Blow-In Insulation: A High ROI Measure
28:06 Introduction to Nemechek Group's Expansion into India
31:59 The Potential of the Indian AEC Software Market
36:26 Challenges of Pricing Models in the Indian Market
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