Construction Technology Podcasts

"A £650,000 micro-factory can build 100 homes per year, while a traditional modular factory costing £100M+ struggles to deliver 200 homes annually. The math speaks for itself." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Bruce and Oliver from Facit Homes and Facit Technologies sharing their journey of revolutionizing home construction through digital fabrication and micro-factories. Their approach challenges traditional modular construction, showing how bringing manufacturing to the site can be more efficient and cost-effective. Tune in to learn about:  ✅ Why micro-factories are winning over traditional modular factories  ✅ How Facit grew without external investment for 15+ years  ✅ The real cost comparison: £2,400 vs £120,000 per house in factory overhead  ✅ Why software alone can't solve construction's biggest challenges Listen to the full episode to understand why the future of construction might be closer to the building site than you think.  ----- Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:50 Introduction to Facet Homes 06:39 Innovative Manufacturing in Home Construction 09:51 The Microfactory Approach 12:45 Design Philosophy and Flexibility 15:39 Scalability and Customization of Homes 18:52 Target Customers and Engagement Process 21:46 B2B and B2C Dynamics 24:40 Cost Efficiency and Time Savings 27:50 Building Trust in a Skeptical Industry 30:46 Labor and Automation in Construction 33:42 Cultural Changes in Construction 36:40 Future Vision for Facet Homes 44:24 Building the Future: Microfactories and Scalability 47:57 Challenges in Construction: Building a Company 53:51 Investor Perspectives: Overcoming Prejudice in Construction 58:13 Expanding Horizons: Going Beyond the UK 1:06:45 The Evolution of Construction: Modern Methods and Digital Fabrication 1:08:21 Improving Processes: The Future of Construction Technology

In a world teetering on the brink of environmental crisis, we go on a journey where hope meets innovation. In today's episode, we sit down with Anil Sawhney - author of International BIM Implementation Guide and the Head of Sustainability at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. In an open chat, Anil delves into the heart of future development, talks about the importance of sustainability in the construction industry – and shows us why it is more critical than ever. He takes us on a journey to the future, discussing the need for new regulations and standards to drive change, the skill gaps that need to be bridged, the possibility of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and much more. Tune in and find out: What does "building green" really mean? It's not just about the planet! We need buildings that are good for people, cost less to run, and use fair practices. How can we build smarter? How to integrate sustainability principles into core work processes – teach builders new ways of doing things and use tech to track how our buildings impact the earth. Can technology help us make buildings that help the planet? The journey ahead to a net zero by 2050. Innovation meets hope. Exciting developments in construction technology and digital tools to measure, report and reduce carbon emissions. To learn more about the future of sustainable development and investment opportunities, sign up for our newsletter : https://bricksbytes.show --------------------------------------------------- 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: (00:00:00-00:05:30) Intro (00:05:30-00:08:45) Future of Construction Tech According to RICS (00:08:45-00:11:40) Role as a Head Of Sustainability (00:11:40-00:34:20) How to measure Sustainabiliy in Built World (00:34:20-00:43:21) Zero by 2050 In Construction (00:43:21-00:44:44) Outro

Imagine generating structural engineering drawings 10 times faster. That's what Genia is doing, and it's changing the game for structural engineers. Recently we were invited to the BOOST cohort from Suffolk Technologies where we had a chance to interview Zhihao, co-founder and CEO of Genia, and we got to learn about how their generative design co-pilot is transforming the industry. Tune in to find out about: How Genia uses AI to generate structural drawings while ensuring accuracy and code compliance. Why Genia is reducing human errors and material use by 5-20% in designs. How they are building trust with engineers through transparent calculations and detailed analysis reports. How their technology is automating end-to-end processes that were once manual and time-consuming.

"Construction tech funding went from less than 30 million in 2012 to around 7 billion in 2022, a more than 60x increase in just 10 years." ***Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. SIGN UP HERE*** In this episode, we had Vivin Hegde, Director at Zacua Ventures, and we got to learn about his personal journey from an engineer in India to a VC in the US, Zacua's unique investment thesis, and how becoming a parent has changed his perspective on work and life. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why Vivin believes construction tech is ripe for disruption ✅ How Zacua's close relationship with LPs gives them an edge in investing ✅ The 3 key things Zacua looks for in early-stage startups ✅ Vivin's advice for founders on what to avoid when scaling --------------------------------------------- Stay ahead. Get all the news and insider exclusives delivered straight to your inbox.  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 - 02:52) - Intro To Our Sponsors & Guest (02:52 - 14:05) - How Vivin Got Into Venture Capitals (14:05 - 17:40) - How To Figure Out A Good Partner In Business (17:40 - 27:00) - About Zacua Ventures (27:00 - 29:27) - How Zacua Ventures Operates As A Team From Different Parts Of The World (29:27 - 42:30) - Investment Thesis Of Zacua Ventures (42:30 - 55:55) - Vivin's Perspective On Robotics In Construction (55:55 - 01:04:00) - Relationship Between Ventures Firm And Limited Partner (01:04:00 - 01:07:00) - How To Identify Real Problems Before Investing (01:07:00 - 01:13:45) - Where Startups Go Wrong In Construction Tech (01:13:45 - 01:21:17) - How Becoming A Parent Has Impacted Vivin's Life (01:06:21 - 01:21:17) - Problems of Construction Tech Across Different Geographies (01:21:17 - 01:22:18) - Outro ------------------------- #podcast #construction #constructionindustry #bricksandbytes #startups #architecture #design #civilengineering #engineering #constructiontechnology #engineer #architect #civilengineer #concrete #podcaster #podcasting #entrepreneur #podcasts #podcastlife #startups #entrepreneurship