#035 - Matthew Byrd - Current state of Reality Capture and scanning industry
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Bricks and Bytes!
In this episode, we chat with Matthew Byrd - a great speaker and founder of Reality Capture about his journey in construction, technology and how he got involved in laser scanning and how it transformed his career path.
We also discuss:
potential of RealityCapture for creating digital replicas of physical assets and sites
benefits of this technology and the opportunities it presents for different industries
digital twins, 3D models and their future in construction industry.
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Matthew Byrd | Founder of Reality Capture | Podcast & Conference Host | Speaker
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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 --> 00:01:23 - Intro
00:01:23 --> 00:02:05 - Sponsor
00:02:05 --> 00:06:15 - Matthew's background and involvement in Reality Capture
00:06:15 --> 00:11:20 - Adaption of Reality Capture in the construction industry
00:11:20 --> 00:15:45 - Discussion of iPhone's LiDAR technology and its potential uses in scanning
00:15:45 --> 00:19:20 - Explanation of laser scanning and its benefits
00:19:20 --> 00:23:53 - 3D modeling, digital twins and their potential applications in different industries
00:23:53 --> 00:27:50 - Matthew’s tips on how to get started in laser scanning
00:27:50 --> 00:32:47 - Potential use of digital twins in construction industry
00:32:47 --> 00:34:55 - Lack of awareness about a certain service as a difficulty in its adaptation
00:34:55 --> 00:36:26 - Differences in development of software versus hardware
00:36:26 --> 00:40:25 - Matthew’s history on how the technology changed his career path
00:40:25 --> 00:42:00 - Reality Capture Network events and community
00:42:00 --> 00:43:40- Reality Capture during construction and the potential for growth in the industry
00:43:40 --> 00:46:55 - Matthew’s great communication skills and who has inspired him
00:46:55 --> 00:48:16 - Variety of projects Matthew has worked on
00:48:16 --> 00:49:30 - More about Matthew
00:49:30 --> 00:49:48 - Outro
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#039 - Daniel Leech - Construction innovation, off-site and culture
Our today’s guest is Daniel Leech, the CEO of D4S (Design for Structures). With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Dan shared his journey of transforming his business from a steelwork detailing company to a full-service structural design consultancy.
In this episode, we uncover:
- Transition from 2D CAD to 3D BIM and the impact on professionals
- The potential of modular construction
- Innovation and pain points in construction industry
- Construction culture and things that need changing
- Many more!
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Daniel Leech CEO at Design4Structures
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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 --> 00:01:18 - Intro
00:01:18 --> 00:01:57 - Sponsor
00:01:57 --> 00:06:19 - Dan's background and the evolution of D4S
00:06:19 --> 00:09:42 - Dan's role as CEO and the transition from a hands-on approach
00:09:42 --> 00:11:18 - Hiring strategies and the balance between recruitment and workload
00:11:18 --> 00:14:38 - The role of technology in the construction industry
00:14:38 --> 00:18:23 - Challenges in utilising BIM and digital tools effectively
00:18:23 --> 00:19:03 - Overcoming the challenges: changing the culture
00:19:03 --> 00:23:39 - Creating a collaborative and problem-solving environment
00:23:39 --> 00:26:38 - The challenge of staying up-to-date in a rapidly evolving market
00:26:38 --> 00:28:25 - The need for a shift from the lowest price to the best price
00:28:25 --> 00:34:00 - The potential of integrated project insurance (IPI) collaboration and respectful partnerships in construction
00:34:00 --> 00:37:30 - Staying on top of innovation in large / medium size companies
00:37:30 --> 00:38:08 - Exploring the percentage of residential and commercial projects in modular construction
00:38:08 --> 00:47:19 - Is modular construction the solution to the housing shortage?
00:47:19 --> 00:50:40 - Dan’s ways to relax
00:50:4 --> 00:51:01 - More about Dan
00:51:01 --> 00:51:17 - Outro
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#063 - James Swanston - An Ex-Army Officer's Guide to Entrepreneurial Success
In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have James Swanston, the CEO and co-founder of Voyage Control and an ex-officer in the British Army.
Learn about military leadership principles applied to business and entrepreneurship, war strategies to improve decision-making, how military principles work in business, and much more!
Tune in to find out about:
Serving as an army officer and key lessons learned
Applying war principles to business decisions
Making long-term plans and dealing with uncertainty
Stress management and discipline for entrepreneurs
If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
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James Swanston | CEO and Co-founder of Voyage Control | 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:
(0:00-2:59) - Intro
(2:59-6:40) - Background on military experience
(6:40-9:45) - Key lessons as an army officer
(9:45-12:01) - War principles relevant to business
(12:01-15:16) - Motivation for starting Voyage Control
(15:16-16:19) - Teamwork lessons from military
(16:19-17:09) - Principles for hiring people
(17:09-15:53) - Leadership principles
(15:53-24:00) - Decision-making process in military
(24:00-27:39) - Dealing with unexpected challenges
(27:39-29:29) - Stress management
(29:29-31:49) - Discipline lessons learnt
(31:49-40:09) - Logistics experience
(40:09-40:37) - Outro
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#028 - Delia Visan - A Masterclass in Customer Success
How do you get your customers to fall in love with your brand?
On today's podcast we have Delia Visan, a master, influencer and advocate in the world of customer success.
Delia is currently the head of Customer Success at Bright Spaces and is one of the top 25 CS Leaders of 2023.
Getting existing customers to spend more is far easier than obtaining new customers. And in this episode we chat about how CS can result in improved customer retention and a higher customer lifetime value.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why customer success is important and why startups NEED it
How small businesses can integrate customer success into their operations
Current and future trends in customer success
How to learn (and dream in) new languages
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Delia Visan
Head of Customer Success @Bright Spaces || 25 Most Creative CS Leaders of 2023 by EverAfter || 2022 Top Influencers in the CS Space by Custify
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Today's Sponsor: Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.
Check www.the-beta.com
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Timestamps:
(00:00:00-00:02:01) - Intro
(00:02:01-00:04:06) - Tech world in Romania
(00:04:06-00:04:56) - Is Romania exporting tech outside?
(00:04:56-00:05:42) - Are tech teams based in Romania?
(00:05:42-00:07:18) - When did you discover customer success and what did you love about it?
(00:07:18-00:08:02) - Is customer success different in proptech then the other industry?
(00:08:02-00:08:54) - What is customer success?
(00:08:54-00:10:27) - What is the checklist for customer success?
(00:10:27-00:11:59) - From where the customer success starts?
(00:11:59-00:13:47) - Customer success implementations
(00:13:47-00:15:18) - When should companies implement customer success?
(00:15:18-00:17:21) - Customer obsession and customer is not always right
(00:17:21-00:20:07) - What is bright spaces?
(00:20:07-00:21:54) - Customer success with lease owner
(00:21:54-00:22:04) - Is bright spaces designed for Romanian market?
(00:22:04-00:23:42) - Future plans
(00:23:42-00:24:34) - Delia other passion
(00:24:34-00:26:18) - What are some future trends you see right now?
(00:26:18-00:27:51) - Segmentation of the customers
(00:27:51-00:29:12) - Should startup approach customer success differently then other businesses?
(00:29:12-00:30:13) - Customer satisfaction
(00:30:13-00:32:14) - How to deal with customer that you don't like?
(00:32:14-00:33:34) - Simple thing to do for customer success
(00:33:34-00:37:00) - Delia is multilingual
(00:37:00-00:37:42) - Books or resources
(00:37:42-00:38:28) - Course
(00:38:28-00:38:51) - More about Delia
(00:38:51-00:39:16) - Outro
$5B Heat Crisis, 89% Productivity Drop, Startup Reality Check, SuperSede Plastic Innovation, $10M Raise Success with Sean Petterson
Is your construction project secretly losing $5 billion a year? This industry insider just exposed the shocking truth about why 89% of construction firms are failing.In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, and Patric dive deep into the hidden forces reshaping the AEC industry, plus exclusive interviews with game-changing founders who are disrupting everything.What we cover:The $5 billion heat crisis destroying construction schedules (and why Martin thinks it's just an excuse)Why 70% of construction tech startups are failing at Series A funding roundsSean Petterson from SuperSede reveals how recycled plastic is replacing plywood foreverThe brutal truth about why all construction software has terrible UX designMo Akbari's controversial take on how AI could kill DocuSign overnightPatrick's explosive Coca-Cola business model that could transform constructionWhy Europe's buildings are designed to overheat (and what that means for your projects)Key Quote: "If you build shit companies and you raise your seed round on a shit promise and you can't deliver on that shit promise, well, at series A and B, it's easier to be found out." - Patric HellermannFrom climate disasters to funding secrets to revolutionary materials, this episode pulls back the curtain on what's really happening in construction tech. Warning: You might never look at your projects the same way again.----Sponsors:BuildVision - streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.io4M Analytics - Instant, reliable utility data you can trust and verify - https://www.4manalytics.com/-------Chapters00:00 Intro01:07 Introduction and Technical Glitches04:14 Cultural Insights from Corfu07:07 Heat and Productivity in Construction10:05 Debating Heat Management Solutions13:09 Innovations in Construction for Heat Management16:12 Building Regulations and Overheating Concerns19:08 The Role of Insulation and Building Design22:06 Funding Analysis and Market Trends36:22 Funding Trends in Construction Tech41:08 Challenges in Achieving Series A and B Funding44:36 Introduction to Super Seed and Its Innovations51:58 Super Seed's Unique Product Offerings57:31 Scaling and Capacity Building in Manufacturing01:02:34 Brand Strategy and Market Positioning01:04:54 Navigating Industry Standards and Specifications01:13:46 Choosing the Right Communication Tools01:14:42 The Importance of User Experience in Construction Tech01:16:56 Evaluating Product Design and Usability01:19:38 Metrics for Assessing User Experience01:25:19 The Role of AI in Product Development01:29:24 The Future of Document Signing Solutions01:32:55 The Impact of Pricing on Market Competition01:35:24 Mo's Upcoming Project Reveal
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Vibe Coding Will Die, nPlan CTO Warning, Woodchuck $3.75M Raise, Parsepec $20M Series A,
Construction companies are claiming they're "software companies" now - but this dangerous trend could destroy the industry.In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen and Patric dive deep with Alan Mosca (CTO of nPlan) about the AI revolution that's both exciting and terrifying the construction world. Plus, we hear from Todd Thomas of Woodchuck AI about turning construction waste into profit, and Forest from Parspec Inc on their 20 million Series A raise.Key topics discussed:Why contractors thinking they can "vibe code" critical software is setting them up for disasterThe DocuSign problem: why you can't just prompt your way to enterprise securityThe AI paradox that could kill coding platforms when they get too goodHow Woodchuck AI is reducing waste costs by 30% while creating new revenue streamsWhy GCs are "pressurizing a chamber that's already at incredible high pressure"Travis Kalanick's physics breakthrough claims and what they reveal about AI hypeThe real applications of AI that are actually working in constructionKey quote: "That is basically pressurizing a chamber that is already at incredible high pressure with very thin walls. Because GCs run on insanely thin margins with very little time to spare and everything feels like you got it done by a miracle most of the time." - Alan MoscaThis episode doesn't hold back on the hard truths about AI in construction. Listen now to understand what's really happening behind the hype.
Chapters00:00 Intro01:05 Introduction to AI in Construction03:05 Challenges with AI in Construction09:53 The Future of Vibe Coding16:15 The Role of AI in Business and Investment21:16 AI Generated Content and Marketing Strategies27:35 The Influence of Extremes on Public Opinion28:10 Marketing Strategies in the Age of AI29:13 The Dangers of Intellectual Laziness in Content Creation30:03 The Rise of Vibe Coding in Construction30:57 The Challenges of Software Solutions in Construction34:05 Point Solution Fatigue in General Contracting36:56 The Slippery Slope of DIY Software Solutions40:05 Woodchuck's Innovative Approach to Waste Management41:56 AI's Role in Sustainable Construction Practices45:09 The Importance of Pre-Sorting in Waste Management47:54 The Future of Waste Management and Compliance53:07 Funding and Expansion Plans for Woodchuck57:19 The Rise of Tesla Robot Taxis01:02:10 AI in Construction Material Sourcing01:09:24 Challenges in E-commerce for Construction01:15:48 Lessons from Startup Growth
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Big Tech Rethinks Construction, Palantir $100M Nuclear Deal, Data Center Capacity Crisis & Nvidia AI Profits
Big Tech is Quietly Taking Over Construction (And Making Billions Doing It)In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, and Patric dive deep into how tech giants are reshaping the construction industry - and who's really profiting from the AI boom.What we cover:How big tech companies are forcing construction firms to completely rethink project deliveryWhy Palantir just signed a $100 million deal with a nuclear company (and what it means for the industry)The shocking truth about where all the AI money actually goesWhy 22-28% of the world's GDP comes from projects - and what that means for capacity vs. softwareThe wild world of fundraising scams targeting desperate startupsWhether usage-based pricing models are about to collapseWhy most construction startups are solving the wrong problemsKey quote: "Why would I invest in software rather than the factory? I would invest in the factory, right? If I want to have access to space and monopolize the access to space, dude, I'm not building software. I'm building a fucking launch ramp and a reusable rocket." - PatricPlus, the hosts try (and fail spectacularly) to guess the World Economic Forum's top 10 emerging technologies of 2025. Spoiler: nobody saw "green nitrogen fixation" coming.------------------Sponsors:BuildVision - streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.io4M Analytics - Instant, reliable utility data you can trust and verify - https://www.4manalytics.com/-----------------------Chapters00:00 Intro01:21 Heat Waves and Air Conditioning Trends05:23 Big Tech's Influence on Construction11:20 Capacity Challenges in Construction17:14 Palantir's Nuclear Operating System Partnership30:27 Navigating the Complexities of General Contracting33:45 The Role of Private Equity in General Contracting37:56 Emerging Technologies and Their Impact40:40 The Future of Fundraising and Scams in Startups52:35 Understanding the Venture Investment Ecosystem55:25 Navigating Fundraising Challenges58:20 The Role of Fundraising Advisors01:02:30 Effective Messaging in Marketing01:07:18 Competition vs. No Competition in Market01:11:22 Debating Usage-Based Pricing Models
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ChatGPT Makes Us Dumber, LIVE from House Factory, Vibe Designing Is Here
Does AI Actually Make Us Dumber? MIT Study Reveals Shocking Truth + $15B DocuSign vs. Tiny AI Startup In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, hosts Owen, Martin, and Patric dive deep into the controversial world of AI and its impact on our brains, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Cuby's revolutionary construction process.Key topics discussed:MIT study proves ChatGPT users show "lowest brain engagement" and get lazier over timeDocuSign's $15 billion empire threatened by AI-built copycat app - is this the future?Exclusive live tour of Cuby's construction site where entire house interiors are built in just 16 hoursWhy 95% of billion-dollar companies were NOT venture-backed (and what this means for startups)SnapTrude's game-changing V3 launch that's making architects question their pricingThe brutal truth about why top VCs avoid construction tech despite massive profit marginsLive demo of "vibe designing" - the future of architectural workflowsPlus special guests:Alex from Cuby giving exclusive construction site accessAltaf from SnapTrude revealing their revolutionary new product launchShub with insights from APAC and MENA construction marketsKey quote: "We as a venture community obsess about pumping more money into the next AI, the next software, trying to be number 101. We should stop trying to be number 101 and just try to rebuild the other 1,050 companies which have not been touched." - PatricWarning: Contains heated debates about intellectual property theft, the "muscle atrophy" effect of AI dependency, and why one VC called construction founders "cockroaches" (it's actually a compliment).Sponsors:BuildVision - streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.io4M Analytics - Instant, reliable utility data you can trust and verify - https://www.4manalytics.com/Chapters00:00 Intro01:36 Introduction and Setting the Scene04:23 The Impact of AI on Critical Thinking08:18 Thought Experiment: The Drug of Supernatural Abilities12:09 The Ethics of AI and Intellectual Property24:48 Guest Introduction and Transition to Cuby Discussion26:59 Documentary Insights and Community Impact29:51 Building in Real Time: A Hands-On Approach38:18 The Future of Construction and Venture Capital48:37 Navigating the Project Economy: Opportunities and Challenges50:18 The Essence of Venture Capital51:31 Consultants vs. In-House Expertise52:33 Real Estate and Venture Capital Dynamics53:21 Innovations in Construction Technology54:26 Navigating Economic Trends in APAC56:34 Understanding Recession Dynamics59:41 Emerging Markets and AI Innovations01:02:38 Mega Projects in MENA01:08:16 The Future of Design and Workflow Solutions01:10:01 The Essence of Design: Vibes and Feelings01:10:45 The Evolution of SnapTree: From Concept to Completion01:14:28 Transforming Early Stage Design: Speed and Efficiency01:16:57 Revolutionizing Design Tools: The Power of SnapTree V301:19:44 Streamlining Communication in Design Projects01:21:47 Influencer Marketing: Expanding Reach and Engagement01:26:14 AI in Design: Myths and Realities01:27:52 The Impact of Technology on Workforce Dynamics
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