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Bricks & Bytes

#041 - Sam Gregson - Synergy in Architecture: Modular Design, Computational Tools, and Machine Learning

Today, we have Sam Gregson, the lead computational designer at Modulous, joining us for this episode. Our discussion covers a range of topics, including efficient design solutions, computational design, the importance of digitized design costing programming and procurement in shaping our future, and more. In this episode, we take a closer look at:- Modular construction benefits: leverage computational models. Addressing interoperability with construction plugins. Machine learning enhances computational design effectiveness. Gaming insights drive advancements in design. Diverse backgrounds within the Modulus software team. Emphasizing creativity attracts young talent to construction. If you're finding value in our podcast, we kindly request you to share your feedback by leaving a review. Your support enables us to attract incredible guests and deliver the finest and most enlightening content on technology in the built world. ------------------------------- Sam Gregson, Lead Computational Designer at Modulous ------------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------ Timestamps: 
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#062 - Aarni Heiskanen - Building Finland’s Biggest Office With Just 92 mb of memory - Decades of Disruptive Innovation In Construction

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Aarni Heiskanen, the Construction Innovation Agent at AE Partners Learn why construction innovation is hard, how workers waste 80% of time, how digital tech cuts costs 20%, and how sustainability is driving the future. Tune in to find out about: Why construction's complexity makes innovation nearly impossible Research showing 80% of worker time wasted searching for info How on-site "mini factories" could optimize with robotics How digital tech like BIM is already cutting quality costs 20% Why sustainability is imperative and requires digitization If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Aarni Heiskanen | Construction Innovation Agent at AE Partners | ConTech ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00-1:22) - Intro (1:22-6:00) - Innovations happening in construction (6:00-19:10) - Tips to increase productivity in construction (19:10-22:10) - What works best in terms of innovation in construction (22:10-31:10) - What people are more interested in among tangible products and software in construction (31:10-36:10) - Benchmarks for measuring innovation (36:10-38:00) - AEC Business (38:00-40:10) - Strategy for growing on LinkedIn (40:10-41:08) - Outro
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#035 - Matthew Byrd - Current state of Reality Capture and scanning industry

🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Bricks and Bytes! In this episode, we chat with Matthew Byrd - a great speaker and founder of Reality Capture about his journey in construction, technology and how he got involved in laser scanning and how it transformed his career path.  We also discuss: potential of RealityCapture for creating digital replicas of physical assets and sites benefits of this technology and the opportunities it presents for different industries digital twins, 3D models and their future in construction industry. 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. --------------------------------------- Matthew Byrd | Founder of Reality Capture | Podcast & Conference Host | Speaker --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: beta - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Chek www.the-beta.com --------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 --> 00:01:23 - Intro 00:01:23 --> 00:02:05 - Sponsor 00:02:05 --> 00:06:15 - Matthew's background and involvement in Reality Capture 00:06:15 --> 00:11:20 - Adaption of Reality Capture in the construction industry 00:11:20 --> 00:15:45 - Discussion of iPhone's LiDAR technology and its potential uses in scanning 00:15:45 --> 00:19:20 - Explanation of laser scanning and its benefits 00:19:20 --> 00:23:53 - 3D modeling, digital twins and their potential applications in different industries 00:23:53 --> 00:27:50 - Matthew’s tips on how to get started in laser scanning 00:27:50 --> 00:32:47 - Potential use of digital twins in construction industry 00:32:47 --> 00:34:55 - Lack of awareness about a certain service as a difficulty in its adaptation 00:34:55 --> 00:36:26 - Differences in development of software versus hardware 00:36:26 --> 00:40:25 - Matthew’s history on how the technology changed his career path 00:40:25 --> 00:42:00 - Reality Capture Network events and community  00:42:00 --> 00:43:40- Reality Capture during construction and the potential for growth in the industry 00:43:40 --> 00:46:55 - Matthew’s great communication skills and who has inspired him  00:46:55 --> 00:48:16 - Variety of projects Matthew has worked on 00:48:16 --> 00:49:30 - More about Matthew  00:49:30 --> 00:49:48 - Outro
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#039 - Daniel Leech - Construction innovation, off-site and culture

Our today’s guest is Daniel Leech, the CEO of D4S (Design for Structures). With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Dan shared his journey of transforming his business from a steelwork detailing company to a full-service structural design consultancy. In this episode, we uncover: - Transition from 2D CAD to 3D BIM and the impact on professionals - The potential of modular construction - Innovation and pain points in construction industry - Construction culture and things that need changing - Many more! 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. --------------------------------------- Daniel Leech CEO at Design4Structures --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: ⁠beta⁠ - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Chek ⁠www.the-beta.com⁠ --------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 --> 00:01:18 - Intro 00:01:18 --> 00:01:57 - Sponsor 00:01:57 --> 00:06:19 - Dan's background and the evolution of D4S 00:06:19 --> 00:09:42 - Dan's role as CEO and the transition from a hands-on approach 00:09:42 --> 00:11:18 - Hiring strategies and the balance between recruitment and workload 00:11:18 --> 00:14:38 - The role of technology in the construction industry  00:14:38 --> 00:18:23 - Challenges in utilising BIM and digital tools effectively 00:18:23 --> 00:19:03 - Overcoming the challenges: changing the culture 00:19:03 --> 00:23:39 - Creating a collaborative and problem-solving environment 00:23:39 --> 00:26:38 - The challenge of staying up-to-date in a rapidly evolving market 00:26:38 --> 00:28:25 -  The need for a shift from the lowest price to the best price 00:28:25 --> 00:34:00 - The potential of integrated project insurance (IPI) collaboration and respectful partnerships in construction 00:34:00 --> 00:37:30 - Staying on top of innovation in large / medium size companies  00:37:30 --> 00:38:08 - Exploring the percentage of residential and commercial projects in modular construction 00:38:08 --> 00:47:19 - Is modular construction the solution to the housing shortage? 00:47:19 --> 00:50:40 - Dan’s ways to relax  00:50:4 --> 00:51:01 - More about Dan 00:51:01 --> 00:51:17 - Outro
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Bricks, Buck$ And Bytes

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) -------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Company Mentioned Coast Brex Veev Nexii Autodesk Trimble FlashTrack Procore -------------------- 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 ---------------------------- Company Mentioned: EverFence Ergion Nexii -------------------------- 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 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/
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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. ---------------------------- 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 --------------------------- 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/ ---------------------------- Company Mentioned: Faro Frankfurt Airport Siemens Autodesk Contilio Disperse OpenSpace Cupix Doxel HoloBuilder Matterport Hansel Phelps Buildots ----------------------- 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 --------------------- 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 -------------------- 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/ --------------------- 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 ---------------- 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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