Construction Technology Podcasts

What could go so wrong that a £10M modular construction startup collapsed in just 15 months? In this episode, we had Chris Spiceley and we got to learn about his experience working at Modulous, a modular construction startup that went from raising £10M to liquidation in just 15 months.  Chris shares valuable insights on what went wrong, lessons learned, and advice for anyone building a construction tech startup. Tune in to find out about: ✅ The challenges of delivering modular projects in the UK ✅ Key factors that contributed to Modulus' downfall ✅ The personal impact on employees when a startup fails ✅ Chris' thoughts on the future of industrialized construction ---------------------- 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/ ----------------------- This episode is brought to you by Shft—helping contractors like you leverage BIM to secure a leading position in the race towards construction’s digital future. Visit: https://maketheshft.digital ----------------------- BuildVision is a procurement network for the $5T commercial construction market. We are transforming the commercial construction supply chain by bringing contractors, manufacturers, and project stakeholders onto a single software platform—revolutionizing how every component is sourced, purchased, and financed. ----------------------- Timestamps: (00:00 - 02:50) - Intro To Our Sponsors & Guest (02:50 - 07:59) - How Chris Made A Transition Into Tech (07:59 - 21:54) - About Industrialized Construction and MMCs In UK (21:54 - 28:41) - Chris's experience working at Modulous (28:41 - 31:54) - Premature Decision Made By Modulous To Expand In US (31:54 - 43:00) - Challenges That Comes With Pilot Projects (43:00 - 58:21) - Economics Of The Idea That Modulous Had (58:21 - 01:07:00) - Key Lessons Learnt By Chris (01:07:00 - 01:16:09) - Understanding Chris's Perspective On Offsite Manufacturing (01:16:09 - 01:16:50) - Outro

Discover how AI is transforming data centers and renewable energy, and how these changes are reshaping the construction industry. This episode with Bhragan dives deep into the cutting-edge technologies and trends that are driving the future of construction tech. From discussing the importance of quality over quantity in content creation to debating the significance of follower numbers, this conversation is packed with insights. Join us as we also explore the impact of AI on energy consumption in data centers, the vital role of construction in tech adoption, and the challenges of implementing new technologies. Takeaways The rapid increase in data centers and AI technology is driving a significant need for renewable energy sources and optimized energy use. Construction is essential for the integration of new technologies. Startups are addressing infrastructure bottlenecks by hiring project managers and civil engineers. Quality content creation in the construction industry is vital for raising awareness and promoting technology solutions. Owning distribution channels and building an audience through media can significantly lower customer acquisition costs and establish trust and credibility. Don’t miss out on this essential podcast episode! Chapter 00:00 Introduction and Overview 06:12 Construction's Role in Technology Adoption 08:59 Challenges of Implementing New Technology in Construction 15:22 The Power of Content Creation in Construction 21:41 Debating Follower Numbers vs. Engaged Audience 27:27 The Potential of Owning Distribution Channels 29:18 Monetization Strategies for Construction Tech Content 34:52 Challenges of Code Compliance for Sustainable Materials

"We're making contracting safe for our industry across the entire project lifecycle." - Josh Levy, Co-founder & CEO of Document Crunch In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Josh Levy & Trent Miskelly from Document Crunch. We learned about their journey in building a document intelligence platform for the construction industry, the five best practices for contract compliance, and how they're automating critical processes to reduce risk on construction projects. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Document Crunch is solving the $13 trillion industry's contract compliance challenges ✅ The evolution from document intelligence to workflow automation in construction ✅ Why understanding contracts is crucial for preventing claims and project overruns ✅ How Document Crunch is pricing their services based on "jobs to be done" Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear how Document Crunch is revolutionizing contract management in construction and helping companies achieve best practices across the project lifecycle. --------------- 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/ -------------- Chapters 04:41 Introduction and Background of Document Crunch 11:26 What is Document Crunch and the Problem it Solves 17:59 Customer Onboarding and ROI of Document Crunch 21:52 Pricing Model of Document Crunch 32:50 Evolution of Document Crunch's Product and Features 37:16 Automating Compliance with Generative AI 45:17 Becoming the Category Leader in Compliance Automation 50:53 Continuous Improvement with AI Advancements 52:49 Customers Pulling More Product Out of Document Crunch

"We make money when our customers make money"In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Mike Powers and Ben Lyddane from BuildVision who shared their journey of raising a $10M Series A led by Norwest Ventures.Their platform helps contractors procure mechanical and electrical equipment more efficiently, saving 20-30% on costs while creating new revenue streams for general contractors.Tune in to find out about:✅ How BuildVision grew from processing $700M to over $1B in equipment transactions✅ Their three-tiered pricing model that aligns with customer success✅ How AI costs for processing documents dropped from thousands to just $1.40 monthly✅ Why focusing on critical path items like chillers and generators (not commodity products) creates maximum value-----Chapters00:00 Intro00:05:35 Introduction and Series A Announcement00:08:25 Build Vision Overview and Product Development00:11:40 AI Integration in Procurement Solutions00:14:41 Revenue Models and Customer Success00:17:29 Growth and Future Projections00:20:43 Challenges in the Construction Industry00:23:35 Funding and Investor Relations00:26:40 Technological Challenges and Solutions00:29:28 Market Position and Competition00:40:07 Navigating Risk in Construction00:43:35 Building Strategic Partnerships00:46:29 Outcomes Over Products00:49:35 Challenges in the Buy-Sell Dynamic00:51:25 Impact of Tariffs on Construction00:55:30 Future of International Operations00:56:25 The State of Construction Tech01:06:21 Voice-Enabled Workflows and Future Prospects01:08:41 Acquisition Strategies and Market Positioning