Construction Technology Podcasts

"Training an AI model's final run for $6M does not mean the entire model costs $6M"In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Alan Mosca, CTO and co-founder of nPlan, who shared fascinating insights about AI developments, construction tech, and the future of project planning.Tune in to find out about:✅ The truth behind DeepSeek's training costs and why media reporting missed the mark✅ How nPlan's Barry agent helps construction teams make better decisions through meeting notes, WhatsApp integration, and email connectivity✅ Why the future of software isn't SaaS - it's buying outcomes through agents that perform specific tasks✅ nPlan's game-changing "Schedule Studio" that can generate detailed project schedules in 45 minutesListen to the full episode to learn how AI is reshaping construction planning and why transparency, not blame, is key to better project outcomes.----Chapters00:00 Intro05:26 Introduction and Overview of Enplan07:12 DeepSeek and the Reality of AI Training Costs15:36 Open vs Closed Source Models in AI26:23 The Rise of Agents in AI and Construction31:23 Future of Startups: Agents vs Traditional Software36:01 The Evolution of AI and the Path to AGI44:01 Defining AGI and Its Implications45:26 Introduction to Nplan and Its Mission47:24 The Functionality of Barry: AI in Project Management49:27 Continuous Learning and Model Optimization53:23 Demonstrating the Value of Planning in Construction57:28 Customer Perspectives on AI in Project Management1:00:31 Product Development and Future Directions for Nplan1:11:39 Cultural Change in Construction Through AI

Note : This is a re-release of an episode that was initially released at Groundbreakers."Nobody replied to our cold emails. So we started showing up at construction sites with pizza boxes - that worked."In today's episode, we had Maria Davidson, CEO of Kojo, share how she built a construction tech company now valued at $275M. A former VC with no construction background, Maria's story of building a procurement platform used by 500+ trade contractors offers valuable lessons for anyone trying to break into a traditional industry.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why being an industry outsider became her strength✅ How delivering pizzas led to their first customers✅ The metrics VCs actually care about at each funding stage✅ Managing hypergrowth from 0 to 125 employeesWant to learn how Maria turned rejection into a $275M company? Listen to the full episode

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 … Get the latest in Construction-Technology, meet the venture capitalists, hear from the founders and join a thriving community. 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—helping contractors like you leverage BIM to secure a leading position in the race towards construction’s digital future. Visit: https://maketheshft.digital ------------------------------------ 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

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. ------------------------------- 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: (00:00:00-00:02:57) 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