Construction Technology Podcasts

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Mauricio Tessi Weiss, Founding Partner at Zacua Ventures. In this episode, we delve into the future of Venture Capital, exploring how VCs perceive investment failures, what they seek in pitches, and much more! Tune in to find out about: Where the construction industry fits in the world of venture capital investments How to connect with VCs for your startup What successful founders do right and wrong Tips on getting in touch with VCs for your startup If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Mauricio Tessi Weiss | Founding Partner at Zacua Ventures. ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00 - 00:01:17) - Intro (00:01:17 - 00:07:33) - How he started his career in Venture Capital (00:07:33 - 00:10:00) - Where Construction stands in terms of Venture Capital Investments (00:10:00 - 00:15:50) - The Future of Venture Capital (00:15:50 - 00:22:32) - How VCs see failure in Investment (00:22:32 - 00:25:14) - What VCs look for in your pitch (00:25:14 - 00:33:10) - Key Traits and Mistakes Successful Founders make (00:33:10 - 00:35:37) - Outro

On today's show we have James Major who is the CEO of HUBB.pro. James is on a mission to build a platform for house builders, property developers, architects and contractors to build high quality, low carbon and net zero homes in the most efficient way possible. In this episode, we talk about sustainability and creation of better quality homes. If you’re enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review! This helps us get more amazing guests to give you guys the best and most informative content on technology in the built world. --------------------------------------- James Major | Founder of HUBB.pro --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: beta - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Chek: www.the-beta.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 --> 00:01:19 - Intro 00:01:19 --> 00:02:04 - Sponsor 00:02:04 --> 00:03:15 - History of James journey from consulting to Hubb Pro 00:03:15 --> 00:04:32 - Mindset of people in construction and technology industry 00:04:32 --> 00:05:54 - How was the process of transition for your? 00:05:54 --> 00:06:57 - How do you enforce keeping deadlines within your team? 00:06:57 --> 00:09:13 - Fractional roles in James’ business 00:09:13 --> 00:13:42 - The importance of having CPO role 00:13:42 --> 00:15:24 - Is having a CPO better than having a CTO? 00:15:24 --> 00:21:23 - Introducing Hubb Pro and explaining how it works 00:21:23 --> 00:21:52 - Is there any regulations that designers can follow to improve the sustainability of homes? 00:21:52 --> 00:25:38 - What do you think about market's stance on sustainability? 00:25:38 --> 00:28:58 - What are some of the biggest mistakes you’ve made whilst building Hubb Pro? 00:28:58 --> 00:32:09 - How much more expensive it is now to build something sustainable? 00:32:09 --> 00:33:12 - James’ productivity tip 00:33:12 --> 00:33:51 - What book could you recommend? 00:33:51 --> 00:35:10 - James' hobbies 00:35:10 --> 00:35:32 - More about James 00:35:32 --> 00:35:50 - Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Ryan Hughes, R&D Team Lead and an AI Expert. Learn about software adoption in construction, challenges implementing software across the AEC industry, knowledge graphs, computational design, and much more! Tune in to find out about: Adoption of software in construction Mistakes that people make when integrating software  Thoughts on Design-as-you-speak software in Construction Knowledge graphs, computational design, and many more If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Ryan Hughes  |  R&D Team Lead and AI Expert | ConTech ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠   ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00 - 08:05) - Intro (08:05 - 12:10) - Software Adoption In Construction (12:10 - 23:25) - How can someone start with adopting software for their company (23:25 - 33:10) - Mistakes that people make while integrating software in their company (33:10 - 41:20) - Thoughts on Design-as-you-speak software in Construction (41:20 - 43:30) - Construction Scenario in Copenhagen (43:30 - 44:16) - Outro

On today's show we have Brian Nickel, founder and CEO at Allied BIM. Brian has vast experience in the design sector as an architect, MEP designer and as Montana State University teacher teaching BIM. His company Allied BIM enhances MEP, modular, and prefabrication construction firms by connecting design, fabrication, and field teams with easy to use workflow and allows tracking of the overall fabrication process.  In this episode, we talk about: Building a startup Design Building Information Modelling   Future of fabrication --------------------------------------- Brian Nickel - CEO & Founder of Allied BIM   Adjunct Instruction of Montana State University --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check www.the-beta.com --------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 --> 00:01:30 - Intro 00:01:30 --> 00:02:13 - BETA sponsor 00:02:13 --> 00:05:01 - Brian’s history 00:05:01 --> 00:08:20 - Beginning of plumbing for the mechanical industry and the birth of Allied BIM 00:08:20 --> 00:10:25 - Introducing Allied BIM 00:10:25 --> 00:12:11 - Allied BIM’s target users 00:12:11 --> 00:14:55 - Brian’s advise for people embarking to the contech world 00:14:55 --> 00:16:33 - Understanding and partnering with competition within the industry 00:16:33 --> 00:18:20 - Brian’s thoughts on future of pre-fabrication in construction 00:18:20 --> 00:20:50 - Explaining LODs in the design process 00:20:50 --> 00:22:43 - Automation in the production process 00:22:43 --> 00:25:33 - Accessibility of the fabrication equipment 00:25:33 --> 00:27:04 - Teaching at Montana State University 00:27:04 --> 00:29:18 - Automation as a key to attract future students of the construction industry 00:29:18 --> 00:33:02 - Progress on digitalisation and automation 00:33:02 --> 00:34:26 - Is Allied BIM suited best for the US market only? 00:34:26 --> 00:37:47 - Brian’s view on how to run a business 00:37:47 --> 00:39:20 - Book recommendation 00:39:20 --> 00:44:49- Driving point in Brian’s start up journey 00:44:49 --> 00:45:32 - More about Brian 00:45:32--> 00:45:48 - Outro