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Bricks & Bytes

#071 - Mauricio Tessi Weiss - How VCs Shape the Construction World

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Mauricio Tessi Weiss, Founding Partner at Zacua Ventures. In this episode, we delve into the future of Venture Capital, exploring how VCs perceive investment failures, what they seek in pitches, and much more! Tune in to find out about: Where the construction industry fits in the world of venture capital investments How to connect with VCs for your startup What successful founders do right and wrong Tips on getting in touch with VCs for your startup If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Mauricio Tessi Weiss | Founding Partner at Zacua Ventures. ---------------------------------------- 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 - 00:01:17) - Intro (00:01:17 - 00:07:33) - How he started his career in Venture Capital (00:07:33 - 00:10:00) - Where Construction stands in terms of Venture Capital Investments (00:10:00 - 00:15:50) - The Future of Venture Capital (00:15:50 - 00:22:32) - How VCs see failure in Investment (00:22:32 - 00:25:14) - What VCs look for in your pitch (00:25:14 - 00:33:10) - Key Traits and Mistakes Successful Founders make (00:33:10 - 00:35:37) - Outro
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#023 - James Major - Sustainability in designing homes

On today's show we have James Major who is the CEO of HUBB.pro. James is on a mission to build a platform for house builders, property developers, architects and contractors to build high quality, low carbon and net zero homes in the most efficient way possible. In this episode, we talk about sustainability and creation of better quality homes. 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. --------------------------------------- James Major | Founder of HUBB.pro --------------------------------------- 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 --> 00:01:19 - Intro 00:01:19 --> 00:02:04 - Sponsor 00:02:04 --> 00:03:15 - History of James journey from consulting to Hubb Pro 00:03:15 --> 00:04:32 - Mindset of people in construction and technology industry 00:04:32 --> 00:05:54 - How was the process of transition for your? 00:05:54 --> 00:06:57 - How do you enforce keeping deadlines within your team? 00:06:57 --> 00:09:13 - Fractional roles in James’ business 00:09:13 --> 00:13:42 - The importance of having CPO role 00:13:42 --> 00:15:24 - Is having a CPO better than having a CTO? 00:15:24 --> 00:21:23 - Introducing Hubb Pro and explaining how it works 00:21:23 --> 00:21:52 - Is there any regulations that designers can follow to improve the sustainability of homes? 00:21:52 --> 00:25:38 - What do you think about market's stance on sustainability? 00:25:38 --> 00:28:58 - What are some of the biggest mistakes you’ve made whilst building Hubb Pro? 00:28:58 --> 00:32:09 - How much more expensive it is now to build something sustainable? 00:32:09 --> 00:33:12 - James’ productivity tip 00:33:12 --> 00:33:51 - What book could you recommend? 00:33:51 --> 00:35:10 - James' hobbies 00:35:10 --> 00:35:32 - More about James 00:35:32 --> 00:35:50 - Outro
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#065 - Ryan Hughes - Design Tools Adoption In AEC

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Ryan Hughes, R&D Team Lead and an AI Expert. Learn about software adoption in construction, challenges implementing software across the AEC industry, knowledge graphs, computational design, and much more! Tune in to find out about: Adoption of software in construction Mistakes that people make when integrating software  Thoughts on Design-as-you-speak software in Construction Knowledge graphs, computational design, and many more If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Ryan Hughes  |  R&D Team Lead and AI Expert | ConTech ---------------------------------------- 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 - 08:05) - Intro (08:05 - 12:10) - Software Adoption In Construction (12:10 - 23:25) - How can someone start with adopting software for their company (23:25 - 33:10) - Mistakes that people make while integrating software in their company (33:10 - 41:20) - Thoughts on Design-as-you-speak software in Construction (41:20 - 43:30) - Construction Scenario in Copenhagen (43:30 - 44:16) - Outro
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#025 - Brian Nickel - BIM and manufacturing

On today's show we have Brian Nickel, founder and CEO at Allied BIM. Brian has vast experience in the design sector as an architect, MEP designer and as Montana State University teacher teaching BIM. His company Allied BIM enhances MEP, modular, and prefabrication construction firms by connecting design, fabrication, and field teams with easy to use workflow and allows tracking of the overall fabrication process.  In this episode, we talk about: Building a startup Design Building Information Modelling   Future of fabrication --------------------------------------- Brian Nickel - CEO & Founder of Allied BIM   Adjunct Instruction of Montana State University --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check www.the-beta.com --------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 --> 00:01:30 - Intro 00:01:30 --> 00:02:13 - BETA sponsor 00:02:13 --> 00:05:01 - Brian’s history 00:05:01 --> 00:08:20 - Beginning of plumbing for the mechanical industry and the birth of Allied BIM 00:08:20 --> 00:10:25 - Introducing Allied BIM 00:10:25 --> 00:12:11 - Allied BIM’s target users 00:12:11 --> 00:14:55 - Brian’s advise for people embarking to the contech world 00:14:55 --> 00:16:33 - Understanding and partnering with competition within the industry 00:16:33 --> 00:18:20 - Brian’s thoughts on future of pre-fabrication in construction 00:18:20 --> 00:20:50 - Explaining LODs in the design process 00:20:50 --> 00:22:43 - Automation in the production process 00:22:43 --> 00:25:33 - Accessibility of the fabrication equipment 00:25:33 --> 00:27:04 - Teaching at Montana State University 00:27:04 --> 00:29:18 - Automation as a key to attract future students of the construction industry 00:29:18 --> 00:33:02 - Progress on digitalisation and automation 00:33:02 --> 00:34:26 - Is Allied BIM suited best for the US market only? 00:34:26 --> 00:37:47 - Brian’s view on how to run a business 00:37:47 --> 00:39:20 - Book recommendation 00:39:20 --> 00:44:49- Driving point in Brian’s start up journey 00:44:49 --> 00:45:32 - More about Brian 00:45:32--> 00:45:48 - Outro
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Bricks, Buck$ And Bytes

New Scheduling Tools, US Startups High Failure Rate, & How Supply-Side Focus is Reshaping Tech Companies

Is the traditional construction scheduling software about to become obsolete? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we discussed Planera's fresh take on construction scheduling, which just secured $13.5M in Series A funding. We also explored the surprising uptick in US startup failures and what it reveals about the current market. Additionally, we delved into the potential shift from demand-focused to supply-focused business models in tech. Tune in to discover:  ✅ How Planera aims to simplify complex construction scheduling  ✅ Why more startups are failing, but it might not be all bad news  ✅ The rising importance of vertical integration in tech companies  ✅ How emerging markets are driving innovation in B2B platforms Want to stay ahead in construction tech and startup trends? Listen now on Spotify. ----------------------------------------------- Company Mentioned: Planera Oracle (specifically their Primavera P6 software) OpenAI Microsoft Uber Meta (formerly Facebook) SpaceX ------------------------------------------ Timestamps: 02:12 Planera: Innovating Construction Scheduling and Planning  06:42 The Challenges of Traditional Scheduling Tools in Construction 0 9:01 The High Failure Rate of Startups: A Natural Evolution  24:07 The Role of AI in Startups and the Construction Industry  30:01 The Shift towards Collaborative and Visual Solutions in Construction  31:15 The Dominance of the US Startup Market  32:39 The High Failure Rate in US Startups  33:54 Profitability of European Venture Funds  41:30 The Shift Towards Vertical Integration and B2B Marketplaces
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How Starpath Robotics Plans to Mine Space Water From Moon- Is It Even Possible?

Construction robots: From hot dogs to highways? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored how robotics is changing construction. We learned about Starpath Robotics' plan to mine water on the Moon for rocket fuel. This could change how we explore space. We also covered how construction companies are now more open to using robots. This is due to a lack of skilled workers. Patric and Gabriele shared insights on investing in construction tech startups. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why robotics companies should start with specific problems ✅ How construction robots can help with labor shortages ✅ What investors look for in robotics startups ✅ The importance of building a track record in robotics
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Billion-Dollar Blindspots: Are Construction Tech's 'Best' Lists Building on Quicksand?

Is the construction industry building its future on a foundation of hype? Think again. The latest market maps and "best-of" lists might be leading you astray. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored McKinsey's updated report projecting a $22 trillion construction market by 2040, alongside the industry's looming labor crisis. We discussed the expansion of the Bricks and Bytes podcast network, including new shows like "BitBuilders" focusing on robotics in construction. Patric also shared his critical analysis of "best-of" lists and market maps in construction tech, revealing surprising insights about company success rates. Tune in to find out: ✅ Why the construction industry is facing its most challenging and high-activity era ever ✅ How robotics might transform on-site construction in unexpected ways ✅ Why well-funded companies often underperform compared to their less publicized counterpart ✅ The importance of looking beyond funding and PR when evaluating construction tech startups ----------------------------- 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: - McKinsey Gecko Robotics Monumental Mighty Buildings Nexii ----------------------------------- 00:01.08 - 14:00: Introduction and Bricks and Bytes podcast network updates 14:00 - 20:10: McKinsey's updated construction productivity report 20:10 - 29:00: Labor shortage in construction industry 29:00 - 38:00: Potential solutions to labor shortage 38:00 - 44:00: Attracting talent to construction industry 44:00 - 50:30: Patric Hellermann's analysis of "best-of" lists 50:30 - 54:00: Detailed breakdown of study results 54:00 - 57:30: Discussion on implications of the study 57:30: Closing remarks and end of episode
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The Niche Domination Strategy - Why 1% of a Huge Market Could Kill Your Startup

Is your startup targeting just 1% of a massive market? Think again. This common pitch strategy might be hurting your chances with investors. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about Opus Flow's €1.7 million investment to boost their ERP solution for sustainable installers. We also explored the 3D visualization market, discussing by 7.2 (formerly known as Apex Partners)'s investment in Lumion, a key player in AEC software. Patric also shared valuable insights on building successful startups in crowded markets like construction tech. Tune in to find out:  ✅ Why focusing on a specific niche can be more powerful than chasing a small slice of a big market  ✅ How Opus Flow stands out in the competitive ERP space  ✅ Why adding AI isn't always enough to beat established players like Lumion  ✅ The importance of profitability in your core business before expanding ----------------------------- 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: - OpusFlow - Lumion - Enscape - Twinmotion - Inframarket ----------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 06:32 Navigating the Crowded Market: Opus Flow's Differentiation 10:40 The Challenges of a Red Ocean Market and Margin Compression 13:00 The Importance of Partnerships and Distribution for Opus Flow 21:37 Becoming a Category Leader: Challenges and Opportunities for Opus Flow 24:03 Introduction to the Rendering Industry 26:28 Challenges Faced by Startups 31:20 The Importance of Differentiation and Capturing Entire Workflows 36:12 The Significance of Focusing on Specific Niches 44:46 Building a Profitable Core Business 48:30 The Misconception of Targeting a Small Percentage of a Large Market
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