Construction Technology Podcasts

Note : This episode is a re-release of an episode that was initially released at Groundbreakers."It turns out in construction and real estate, there's a lot of big problems. There's an abundance of them." - This candid observation from Built Technologies' CEO perfectly captures why construction tech is ripe for disruption.In our latest conversation with Chase Gilbert, he reveals Built's journey from working with three community banks to becoming a construction tech unicorn that processes over $200 billion in annual construction spend. He breaks down the strategic decision to start with lenders and how it became their path to industry-wide transformation.Tune in to discover:✅ Why "following the money" upstream was the key to market penetration✅ How they turned an 11-person process into a 2-person operation✅ The strategy behind reducing loan processing from 5 days to same-day✅ Why being "long-term greedy" is crucial for sustainable growthListen to the full episode on Spotify to hear Chase's complete breakdown of building a construction tech unicorn.-------------Chapters00:00 Intro02:28 Building a Unicorn in Construction Tech05:04 Identifying and Solving Industry Problems06:40 The Genesis of Built Technologies18:16 Revenue Generation and Business Model26:56 The Importance of Following the Money30:52 Efficiency Metrics and Impact on Lenders38:05 The Landscape of Construction Loans40:42 Navigating the Banking Ecosystem44:19 Go-to-Market Strategy for Financial Institutions49:23 Value-Based Pricing Models50:06 Key Lessons in Scaling a Startup53:28 Building and Maintaining Company Culture59:37 Understanding Unicorn Valuation01:11:01 The IPO Journey and Long-Term Vision

"I had my first startup when I was five years old and I stole my parents' Polaroid camera and went to the local fair and sold people on Polaroids." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Dr. Sarah Buchner, founder of Trunk Tools, and we got to learn about her journey from carpenter to tech entrepreneur, the challenges of unstructured data in construction, and how AI is revolutionizing the industry. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Trunk Tools is building the "brain behind construction" ✅ The staggering amount of documentation in a typical construction project ✅ Why most construction tech fails to gain adoption ✅ How AI agents are automating bureaucratic tasks in construction Listen now on Spotify to hear Dr. Buchner's insights on the future of construction technology and how Trunk Tools is empowering builders to focus on what they do best.

"I can't make that journey all the way to that facility and write up for you in a Notion board what it's like. You have to go to a construction site to really understand how busy people are." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Emidio Piermarini, and we got to learn about the challenges of product management in construction tech, the importance of physical solutions for physical problems, and the value of embracing negative feedback... and many more! Tune in to find out about: ✅ The journey from structural engineering to product management ✅ How Converge is revolutionizing precast concrete tracking ✅ The limitations of software-only solutions in construction ✅ The potential for performance-based contracts in construction tech Listen to the full episode on Spotify to gain insights into the future of construction technology and the importance of bridging the gap between digital solutions and physical realities. ----- 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. 

What would you risk to pursue your dream? For Tom Deane, it meant everything - even if it meant putting in his last penny to go all-in on a bold vision. In this must-listen episode, Tom Deane, Co-Founder of Project Mark shows us what it really takes to be successful in the startup world. He takes us behind the scenes and pulls the curtain on the story behind Project Mark - his innovative Construction-CRM platform. You'll also hear how he and his co-founders bootstrapped just $1,500 into an initial $500,000 before raising a staggering $3 million in seed round. Hear how Tom’s ability to tell a story well made all the difference. You'll also learn: • How to craft a pitch that delivers investment • How to identify and partner with the right VC for long-term success • Usual pitfalls that derail fundraising efforts (and how to avoid them) • How Project Mark empowers construction businesses to win more bids • How struggle and perseverance are key to success • What's possible when you go all-in on your entrepreneurial dreams And much more .. —---------------------------- 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: (00:00:00-00:02:27) Intro (00:02:27-00:10:11) About Tom'e Journey and ProjectMark (00:10:11-00:26:05) Top 50 ConTech Startups in 2024 (00:26:05-00:30:33) How To Build relationship with VCs (00:30:33-00:41:09) Pre & Post Funding Scenarios (00:41:09-00:48:32) Silicon Valley As An Entrepreneur Ecosystem (00:48:32-00:49:39) Outro