#066 - Jamie Dalton - From Hard Hats To High Tech: Bridging The Construction Tech Gap
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Jamie Dalton, Founder of Built In Digital.
Learn about software adoption in construction, high-impact technology areas across the AEC industry, mixed reality, and more!
Tune in to find out about:
Impact of software adoption on construction
How to convince people to use tech
How to train staff with new tech products
Areas of the AEC industry that need technology
Logical thinking and problem-solving
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Jamie Dalton | Founder of Built In Digital and Technical Services Manager at ISG | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: beta – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check www.the-beta.com
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Timestamps:
(00:00:00 - 00:02:43) - Intro
(00:02:43 - 00:05:24) - How Built In Digital started
(00:05:24 - 00:09:35) - Key Lessons Learnt
(00:09:35 - 00:14:35) - How to convince people to use tech in their business
(00:14:35 - 00:30:40) - How to train staff with new products
(00:30:40 - 00:35:10) - What areas of Construction need Technology
(00:35:10 - 00:41:46) - Mixed Reality
(00:41:46 - 00:44:44) - How to think logically
(00:44:44 - 00:44:44) - Outro
On today's show we have Sankha Deep who is the founder and product lead at Lattice - construction supply chain visibility platform.
In this episode, we talk about:
supply chain issues
implementation of construction technology
good and bad software
new business models.
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.
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Sankha Deep | Founder and product lead at Lattice
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Today's Sponsor: beta - Construction and technology network platform
- connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.
Chek www.the-beta.com
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 --> 00:01:08 - Intro
00:01:08 --> 00:01:51 - Sponsor
00:01:51 --> 00:07:13 - Differences and similarities in the tech scene between the UK and India
00:07:13 --> 00:09:33 - Introducing Lattice
00:09:33 --> 00:12:11 - Software implementation in construction technology
00:12:11 --> 00:14:12 - Picking a software suitable for your business’s needs
00:14:12 --> 00:18:10 - Core problems that Lattice solves
00:18:10 --> 00:23:39 - Business model as a service
00:23:39 --> 00:25:07- Lessons that construction industry can learn from other industries
00:25:07 --> 00:26:31 - Sankha’s experience in fintech
00:26:31 --> 00:28:15 - Cost differences in fintech and construction industry
00:28:15 --> 00:30:48 - Ways of preventing founders from creating a bad software
00:30:48 --> 00:32:11 - Secret source for a sucessulf business
00:32:11 --> 00:33:31 - Sankha’s usual day
00:33:31 --> 00:34:12 - Book recommendation
00:34:12 --> 00:36:54 - Number one productivity hack
00:36:54 --> 00:38:45 - Our book recommendation
00:38:45 --> 00:39:43 - Our top podcast guests
00:39:43 --> 00:40:18 - More about Sankha
00:40:18 --> 00:40:36 - Outro
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#011 - Roman Zomko - Software Strategies and Solutions For Startups
What's the fastest way to turn your idea into a sellable product?
As companies embrace the digital revolution, figuring out where to start can be hard work. From initial upfront costs, to finding the right expert and a company you can trust is an issue.
@Roman Zomko of @Impressit explains how to best approach introducing software solutions both internally, and from a start-up perspective, using a premium software agency.
Listen in to hear Roman's journey from growing up in Ukraine to selling on the global stage, and why starting a software project in the right way can save you tons of business issues in the future.
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#061 - Wyatt Jenkins - Chief Product Officer - Procore - The Compelling Path To Building a $9bn Product
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Wyatt Jenkins, the Chief Product Officer at Procore.
In this episode, we learn some key lessons from Wyatt while working at Procore, research that goes before launching a product, characteristics of great product, and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Wyatt’s approach when managing product development
Inside-out and outside-in thinking when developing a product
Characteristics of a great product in tech
Guidance for aspiring product managers
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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Wyatt Jenkins | Chief Product Officer at Procore | ConTech
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Today’s Sponsor: beta – Construction and technology network platform
– connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.
Check www.the-beta.com
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Timestamps:
(0:00-1:10) - Intro
(1:10 -3:19) - Role of Chief Product Officer
(3:19-8:10) - Vision of Procore
(8:10-10:10) - Research done before Product Launch
(10:10-12:10) - Characteristics of a great product in tech
(12:10-16:40) - Determining timing for product launch
(16:40-19:10) - Guidance for Aspiring Product Managers
(19:10- 19:39) - Outro
€5.7M VC Bet To Retrofit Europe’s Housing Stock, "Pay What You Want" models and Nemetschek to India - Bricks, Bucks & Bytes
Could a "Cloud Installer" approach help insulate 30 million European homes faster?
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about Varm's €5.7M seed round for their innovative insulation business. They're using a "Cloud Installer" approach to scale across Europe.
We also discussed Nemetschek Group entering India's construction software market, starting with university partnerships.
Plus, Patric Hellermann shared why he's excited about Varm and his thoughts on "pay what you want" pricing for software.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ How insulation can cut energy costs by up to 40%
✅ Challenges of selling €2,500 software licenses in India
✅ Varm's plan to train and equip local insulation businesses
✅ Why "pay what you want" pricing might not work for high R&D software
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Companies Mentioned :
Foundamental
VARM
Koala Insulation
Enpal
Thermondo
1.5 degrees
Service Titan
Autodesk
Bentley
Hexagon
Nemechek Group
Trimble
Rayon
AOPropTech
Emerge
Pale Blue Dot
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Funding Round
02:32 Varm's Focus on Insulating Existing Buildings
05:41 Cloud Installer: Varm's Business Model
10:09 Blow-In Insulation: A High ROI Measure
28:06 Introduction to Nemechek Group's Expansion into India
31:59 The Potential of the Indian AEC Software Market
36:26 Challenges of Pricing Models in the Indian Market
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€69M for Carbon Capture, Trimble Buys Flashtract & Why VC Success from Accelerators is Misleading - Bricks, Bucks & Bytes
Is raising venture capital really a sign of success for startups?
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explore Neustark's €69M growth round. We learn how they're making carbon capture a scalable industrial process, not just a scientific breakthrough.
We also dive into Trimble's acquisition of Flashtract, following similar moves by Autodesk and Procore. This trend is reshaping construction payment solutions.
Patric also shares some candid thoughts on startup accelerators and what really matters for success. Hint: it's not just about fundraising.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ Why Neustark's focus on industrialization sets them apart in the crowded climate tech space
✅ The evolving landscape of construction payment solutions and what it means for startups ✅ The surprising stats on startup success rates from accelerators (and why they might not matter)
✅ Why building a sustainable business trumps fundraising hype every time
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00:00 Intro
01:04 Neustark: Industrializing Carbon Capture and Storage
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$1B Logistics Deal, $30M Saudi Tech Funding, and 3 Construction Market Insights: Gross Margin, Distribution & Impact Of Global Trade Shifts - Bricks, Bucks & Bytes
Is Saudi Arabia outpacing Silicon Valley in construction tech? A recent $30M funding round suggests so...
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored Tendered's major Series A funding, signaling the Middle East's growing importance in construction innovation.
We also dissected a billion-dollar logistics acquisition that could reshape the industry's tech landscape.
Plus, we uncovered why gross margins might be the hidden key to startup success in construction.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ Why Saudi Arabia is becoming a hotbed for construction tech
✅ How global trade shifts are impacting construction and logistics
✅ The surprising truth about product differentiation and deployment complexity
✅ Why distribution, not just product, creates category winners
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Funding News
01:32 Tendered: Revolutionizing Heavy Equipment Operations
25:03 The Signal of the Acquisition for the Logistics Technology Market
28:18 Asset-Like Transportation Solutions in Logistics
29:06 Comparing Funding in Logistics and Construction
29:20 The Risks and Opportunities of Focusing on the Saudi Arabian Market
29:50 Conclusion
31:06 The Correlation Between Logistics and the Wider Economy
36:21 The Impact of Geopolitical Events on Trading and Logistics Companies
45:07 The Importance of Gross Margin and Contribution Margin
55:05 The Seasonality of the AEC Sector
56:43 Avoiding Mistakes and the Role of Distribution in Becoming a Category Creator
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BONUS - How India’s FIRST Unicorn In Construction Tech Was Created – InfraMarket - with Shubhankar Bhattacharya
From delivering concrete in Mumbai to becoming India's second-largest concrete supplier - how did InfraMarket do it?
In this episode, we had Shubh from Foundamental, an early investor in InfraMarket, and we got to learn about the unique challenges of the Indian market, InfraMarket's innovative acquisition strategy, and their journey to becoming a construction tech unicorn.
Tune in to find out about:
✅ How InfraMarket built trust by simply delivering on time in a market where that's not guaranteed
✅ The company's "outcome as a service" approach and its path to profitability
✅ InfraMarket's strategic expansion into consumer-facing products and global markets
✅ The role of working capital in scaling a construction materials business
✅ Insights on InfraMarket's upcoming IPO and India's growing stock market
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
4:13 - Presence Of Foundamental in India
8:12 - Space That Foundamentals are Focussing In India
11:45 - Labor Shortage In India
14:00 - Impact on Interest Rates In Construction Industry In India
16:20 - Dollar Milkshake Theory
20:00 - Misinconceptions in terms of Investing in India
23:00 - How Shubh Ended Up Investing In InfraMarket
37:40 - Acquisition Strategy