Construction Technology Podcasts

Note: This is a Re-Release of an episode that was originally released on BitBuilders. Are small nuclear reactors the key to solving our energy challenges? 🤔 In today's episode of BitBuilders, we had Michelle, VP of Strategy at Last Energy, sharing insights on micro modular nuclear power plants and their potential impact on clean energy. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why nuclear power is crucial for baseload energy and decarbonization ✅ How Last Energy is tackling cost and construction challenges ✅ The importance of modular design and standardization in nuclear projects ✅ Why Europe is a prime market for small nuclear reactors Curious to learn more about the future of nuclear energy and its role in construction? Listen to the full episode on Spotify! 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 00:02:07 Introduction to Last Energy and Michelle's Background 00:08:07 Challenges in Nuclear Energy Deployment 00:14:11 Market Dynamics and Customer Demand 00:19:54 Regulatory Environment and Project Development 00:25:58 Supply Chain Considerations in Nuclear Energy 00:38:09 Regulatory Framework and Supply Chain Benefits 00:45:23 Safety and Lifecycle Management in Nuclear 00:55:32 The Role of National Laboratories in Nuclear Development 01:02:33 Talent and Skills Development in Nuclear Energy

Can an advanced algorithm replace human architects someday? In this mind-bending episode, we sit down with Anthony Hauck, CEO of Hypar, for a fascinating conversation on the future of design automation. Join us as we explore how Hypar’s design automation tool is designing complex architectural 3D models for us. Anthony reveals how he went on to build architecture’s most promising tool after being turned down by Autodesk. Find out how he’s on a path to revolutionise the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction ) industry – and delve into the symbiotic relationship between technology and humans. Tune in and listen to: Anthony's journey from his initial experiences with AutoCAD to his current position at Hypar The vision behind Hypar and its goal to provide users with a robust design tool Hypar's collaboration with industry leaders, which highlights the practical application of design automation in real-world projects The importance of balancing automation and human judgement in the design process And much more .. Join us as we uncover the transformative potential of design automation – and map a course towards a future where tech precision converges with human creativity. —---------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter at: https://bricksbytes.show 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—the BIM partner you need to fill the gap in your digital skills and tackle your BIM needs, end-to-end. Visit: https://maketheshft.digital —---------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00-00:02:49) Intro (00:02:49-00:10:50) About Hypar (00:10:50-00:17:14) Changes In Product Development In AEC Industry (00:17:14-00:29:10) A Day In The Life of A Chief Product Officer (00:29:10-00:45:42) Designing a 3D Building Live Using Hypar AI (00:45:42-00:50:54) Fund raising of Hypar (00:50:54-00:52:25) Outro

Can tech startups get a slice of the multi-billion pound digital transformation that’s underway at London’s iconic business district? In this eye-opening podcast, Roman Baran, the Senior Manager of Digital Construction at Canary Wharf, cuts through all the hype and takes us straight to the real-world impact of new construction technologies. Learn how AI, data analytics, worker tracking, and knowledge management tools promise to revolutionise the industry. Roman reveals what construction giants are looking for when evaluating new tech – and offers advice for both construction companies and those selling to them. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Tune in and learn: How to pitch disruptive tech solutions directly to general contractors How AI could speed up construction decision-making and eliminate guesswork for data-backed strategy Having a giant knowledge database: Imagine if every project's lessons learned were available to all The advantages (and challenges) of tracking workers on site to boost productivity and safety Why simplicity and finding "the gap" you solve are crucial to tech success in construction And much more .. —---------------------------- Stay ahead. Get all the news and insider exclusives delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter The Bytes Line at: https://bricksbytes.show 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—the BIM partner you need to fill the gap in your digital skills and tackle your BIM needs, end-to-end. Visit: https://maketheshft.digital —---------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00-00:02:40) Intro (00:02:40-00:27:02) About Canary Wharf Group (00:27:02-00:33:51) How to choose tools as a Developer (00:33:51-00:40:45) Exciting Technologies that will change Construction (00:40:45-00:50:45) Areas with gap in Construction (00:50:45-01:10:41) LLMs in Construction (01:10:41-01:11:57) Outro

"We had 10,000 users, but couldn't monetize. That's the hard reality of construction tech." - Anthony Buckley Thorpe's candid reflection on Flux's $29M journey is a wake-up call for AEC innovators. In this episode, we had Anthony Buckley Thorpe and we got to learn about the challenges of innovating in construction, lessons from Flux's journey, and thoughts on building successful AEC tech products... and many more! Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why data sharing in construction is more complex than it seems ✅ The importance of focusing on revenue early for AEC startups ✅ How to approach product management in construction tech ✅ Insights on user adoption and selling to the right decision-makers ----------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------- 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.  ------------------------------------------------ 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/