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Bricks & Bytes

#040 - Ken Semler - Building Better, Faster, and Smarter: The Power of Modular Construction

Discover the exciting world of modular construction with Ken Semler, CEO of Impresa Modular. Ken highlights the benefits of factory finishing, time savings, cost advantages, and the versatility of modular construction. This Episode sheds light on the potential for modular construction to revolutionize the industry and provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs and construction professionals alike. In this episode, we delve into: Ken Semler's journey from finance to modular construction expert The current & future state of modular Training labour to execute modular construction processes Benefits of franchising Adoption of innovation in construction The importance of persistence If you're finding value in our podcast, we kindly request you to share your feedback by leaving a review. Your support enables us to attract incredible guests and deliver the finest and most enlightening content on technology in the built world. ------------------------------------------- Ken Semler President & CEO Impresa Modular ------------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: ⁠⁠beta⁠⁠ - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check ⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠ ------------------------------------------ Timestamps:
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#021 - April Moss & Lynne Cooper - Blockchain, Leadership and Female Success In Construction Tech

How do you enjoy a fulfilling career in construction and the tech world? Join us today in our discussion with Apil and Lynne of Digibuild. In this episode we deep dive into: Blockchain uses in Construction and Digibuild's software Attracting gen z talent to blue collar jobs Diversity and female success in construction  Maintaining balance in life Lynne's top 3 pieces of advice for young people  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. --------------------------------------- April Moss - COO | Chief Customer Officer at DigiBuild: Y Combinator Backed (YC S21) l Blockchain Technology l Construction Management l Crypto & Bitcoin Investor l Business Development Lynne Cooper - Management & Construction | cGMP * R&D * CGT | Founder | Strategy | Innovator | Woman Welder👩‍🏭 | Power in the trades! | Technology for Efficiency | Collaboration is 🔑 | Blue Collar Revolution! | Improve Quality --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Chek www.the-beta.com --------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00-00:01:27) - Intro and Sponsor (00:01:27-00:01:58) - Introduction of guest (00:01:58-00:03:20) - April's background (00:03:20-00:04:16) - Lynne's background (00:04:16-00:04:58) - Digibuild history (00:04:58-00:07:07) - What does digibuild do? (00:07:07-00:08:27) - Meet the Drapers (00:08:27-00:09:23) - Digibuild and Blockchain (00:09:23-00:09:53) - Digibuild expanding globally? (00:09:53-00:11:04) - Are US-based companies expanding to UK? (00:11:04-00:13:29) - Do we have cutting-edge construction technology? (00:13:29-00:14:36) - Procore (00:14:36-00:16:48) - Lynne's relationship with Digibuild, April, and EL sea (00:16:48-00:19:25) - Worldchain (00:19:25-00:24:45) - Tips for attracting gen z to construction (00:24:45-00:27:16) - Is the general trend of construction interesting for young people?  (00:27:16-00:30:31) - Diversity in Construction (00:30:31-00:32:24) - Experience from other industries that can be applied in construction  (00:32:24-00:33:06) - Advice about switching industry to construction  (00:33:06-00:36:09) - Charity (construction rocks dmv) (00:36:09-00:37:19) - Mental health in construction (00:37:19-00:42:54) - ESG sustainability (00:42:54-00:45:34) - Advice for someone who is about to launch a construction tech startup (00:45:34-00:47:34) - Cancel Culture (00:47:34-00:51:14) - Books (00:51:14-00:54:00) - How to maintain balance in life? (00:54:00-00:57:28) - What do you want to do in construction or technology if you want unlimited resources (00:57:28-00:58:16) - 3 pieces of advice for young people (00:58:16-00:58:34) Outro ---------------------------------------
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#029 - Josh Graham - Weather risk management in construction

Our today's guest is Josh Graham - CEO of tech company EHAB, which uses advanced weather modelling and impact analysis to help construction companies de-risk critical infrastructure projects.  In this episode we talk about: - Josh's journey of setting up EHAB - key lessons learnt when creating his startup  - real use cases of blockchain and smart contracts in construction industry. 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. --------------------------------------- Josh Graham | CEO of EHAB and CVC (Climate Venture Collective) --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: beta - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Chek: https://www.the-beta.com --------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 --> 00:01:13 - Intro 00:01:13 --> 00:01:57 - Sponsor 00:01:57 --> 00:03:29 - Josh’s history of creating EHAB  00:03:29 --> 00:05:08 - Problems in creating sustainable property development company 00:05:08 --> 00:07:13 - Opportunities in sustainable property development  00:07:13 --> 00:07:38 - Does EHAB stand for something? 00:07:38 --> 00:10:10 - Process of identifying weather as a problem to tackle  00:10:10 --> 00:16:00 - Changes that EHAB makes in weather forecasting  00:16:00 --> 00:17:01 - Accuracy of forecast data  00:17:01 --> 00:20:05 - Key lessons learned in Josh’s journey  00:20:05 --> 00:22:06 - Future plans for EHAB 00:22:06 --> 00:23:02 - Project types that can benefit from EHAB 00:23:02 --> 00:24:44 - More about Climate Venture Collective  00:24:44 --> 00:30:01- Blockchain technology and its impact on construction industry  00:30:01 --> 00:33:54 - Smart contracts agreements  00:33:54 --> 00:35:04 - Josh’s regular day  00:35:04 --> 00:35:35 - What would you do with unlimited budget? 00:35:35 --> 00:36:18 - Book recommendation 00:36:18 --> 00:36:58 - More about Josh 00:36:58 --> 00:37:20 - Outro
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#019 - Paul Heming - Non Technical Founder CEO Insights In Construction Tech

From QS to the co-founder of a tech platform C-Link and host of the Own The Build podcast....  Today we welcome the legend, Paul Heming. In this episode we deep dive into: Paul's story and his early days of the journey To-do's and not to-do's in the construction as a non-technical founder About C-Link The threats AND opportunities of technology on roles like QS', Architects/Engineers 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. --------------------------------------- Paul Heming Co-Founder at C-Link (Procurement Software for Construction SMEs) and Host of the Own the Build Podcast. --------------------------------------- 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 --> 00:01:32 - Intro 00:01:32 --> 00:02:32 - Sponsor 00:02:32 --> 00:03:33 - History of Paul Heming 00:03:33 --> 00:04:28 - Early days of the journey 00:04:28 --> 00:05:02 - Working a job during the beginning of the startup 00:05:02 --> 00:07:34 - The future of the QS role 00:07:34 --> 00:09:25 - Did Paul always wanted to be a QS? 00:09:25 --> 00:12:55 - What is C-Link? 00:12:55 --> 00:13:58 - Is C-link going to branch to SME's ? 00:13:58 --> 00:15:30 - What's the implementation srategy of C-Link? 00:15:30 --> 00:16:20 - At the beginning did C-Link bootstrap? 00:16:20 --> 00:17:42 - Should you bootstrap a business? 00:17:42 --> 00:19:51 - Marketing 00:19:51 --> 00:22:24 - Do and don't as non-technical founder of a construction company 00:22:24 --> 00:24:30 - Mistakes during hiring the technical team 00:24:30 --> 00:25:02 - When do you need a full-time CTO? 00:25:02 --> 00:26:33 - Future of C-Link 00:25:02 --> 00:29:05 - The purpose of the podcast (Own The Build Podcast)  00:29:05 --> 00:30:11 - Best episodes podcast (Own The Build Podcast)  00:30:11 --> 00:34:54 - The extinction of roles in construction 00:34:54 --> 00:36:13 - Team building 00:34:54 --> 00:37:25 - What is Paul's productivity hack? 00:37:25 --> 00:38:47 - What are you currently reading? 00:38:47 --> 00:39:24 - More about Paul 00:39:24 --> 00:39:42 - Outro ---------------------------------------
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Construction Crash Coming - Our NEW Host, US Economy Contracts 0.3%, Trump Tariffs Hit Construction, Autodesk vs Procore Battle, AI, Biggest Construction Tech Failures

Is Construction Headed for a Slowdown, or a Full-Blown Crash? This week on Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, things get spicy.We dig into the 0.3% drop in US GDP—and why it might just be the beginning for the construction sector. But tariffs and rate hikes are only half the story. The real drama? AI hype cycles, Autodesk vs. Procore, and why most “AI for construction” startups are just faucets with no bathtub. Inside this episode:Why the US economy is wobbling—and how it's already hitting constructionThe real reason projects are stalling (hint: it’s not just input costs)The “bathtub vs. faucet” theory of AI—and how it exposes weak GTM strategiesAutodesk: overpriced legacy? Or sleeping giant ready to crush Procore?The top 20 construction tech failures—modular startups dominate the list Plus:What BuildingConnected could have become (and why Autodesk isn’t using it)Why not having pricing certainty is killing dealsThe Katerra excuse that made everyone on the show wince Key Quote: "You're not solving the problem. You're just identifying the problem for someone else to win." - Dustin DeVan If you’re in AEC and want to see the next wave coming before it hits... this one’s required listening. ------Chapters00:00 Intro01:35 Introduction and Welcome02:43 US Economy Contraction and Recession Concerns08:38 Impact of Tariffs on Construction Costs13:37 Short-term vs Long-term Economic Perspectives19:40 Global Supply Chain and Trade Dynamics25:34 AI's Role in Construction and Economic Resilience31:35 Business Strategies in a Volatile Market38:25 Innovative Content Formats in AI and Supply Chains40:06 The Role of AI in Construction Economics42:57 AI as a Commodity: The Bathtub Metaphor49:26 Disrupting the Authoring Space: Challenges and Opportunities56:44 Investing in Autodesk: A Critical Analysis01:11:11 Procore's Challenges and Market Dynamics01:13:44 Marketing Strategies in Construction Tech01:15:55 Potential Disruptors: Google and Microsoft01:20:15 Mergers and Acquisitions in Construction Tech01:21:47 Top Construction Tech Failures: A Game01:27:00 Lessons from Construction Tech Failures
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VCs Are NOT Always The Answer - Bootstrapping Benefits & Sustainable Growth from Funding Experts

"Venture capital in PropTech increased 82X from $200M to $15B in just 15 years - but is VC money right for construction tech founders right now?"In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about J.P. Bowgen's journey from AlphaSites to Macy's corporate innovation team to becoming a partner at Camber Creek.We got to learn about how Camber Creek de-risks investments by testing startups with their 300+ real estate and construction LP network before investing.Also, we learned about J.P.'s hot take that PropTech and ConTech might not actually be mature enough for venture capital money right now - with only 1 in 4 companies spending more than 1% of revenue on digitization.Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Camber Creek operates as an "outsourced R&D department" for real estate companies ✅ Why construction tech is 5-7 years behind PropTech but might soon leapfrog it ✅ The shift in ConTech companies selling upstream to owners instead of just GCs ✅ The importance of personal brand building for VCsListen now on Spotify to hear the full conversation with J.P. Bowgen.-----------Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:10 Journey into Venture Capital05:30 Transition from Macy's to Camber Creek14:51 Establishing a Presence in Europe16:23 Camber Creek's Investment Thesis and Origins18:29 The Digital Transformation of Real Estate19:55 De-risking Investments through Strategic Engagement21:21 The Role of Strategic Investors in Venture Capital23:41 Navigating the Landscape of Venture Capital26:26 The Importance of Media in Deal Flow30:29 Building a Personal Brand in Venture Capital33:41 Opportunistic Investing in PropTech and Construction Tech37:30 The Shift in Technology Adoption in Construction39:36 Debunking Misconceptions about Venture Capital
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US VC Returns Underperform Globally - Market Saturation & Hidden Opportunities from Construction Unicorns

"The US VC market is the worst performing of all VC markets across the world in terms of financial performance." In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about BuildOps securing $127 million in Series C funding and achieving unicorn status with a $1B valuation.We also explored the structural differences between US and European contractor software markets, where European contractors are typically smaller and 5-10 years behind in software adoption compared to their US counterparts.Additionally, we gained insight into how fund size impacts investment strategy, with smaller VC funds avoiding obvious competitive spaces that larger funds eagerly pursue.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why BuildOps and Service Titan succeed with modular software for contractors✅ How SaaS business models justify higher valuations than traditional services✅ Why European construction software is following a roll-up strategy✅ The difference between investing in "the business" versus "the share price"------Chapters00:00 Introduction and Recent Developments04:50 BuildOps: A New Unicorn in Construction Tech19:06 Comparing BuildOps and ServiceTitan27:49 Valuation Insights and Market Dynamics
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"Dolphin Founders" Outperform - Understanding Profitability Focus, Growth Timing, Capital Efficiency

"Windows and doors constitute about 8% of a home's value, but the ratio actually skews upward as the value of the home goes up." - A fascinating insight into why this category commands such high margins globally.In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Green Fortune's $4.5M funding from Fundamental, bringing cloud manufacturing to the windows and doors industry in India.We got to learn about India's evolving investment landscape, with Western funds increasingly launching India-specific strategies rather than treating it as just another "emerging market."Also, we learnt about the "Dolphin Founder" philosophy that investors value - founders who "come up for air" by proving EBITDA profitability before a funding round.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why windows are one of the most touched points in your home and critical to energy efficiency✅ How Green Fortune is filling the "missing middle" between luxury and substandard options✅ Why building materials companies perform exceptionally well in Indian public markets✅ The upcoming IPOs of construction tech companies in India for 2025Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear more insights on construction tech investments across global markets.-----------Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:39 Investment in Green Fortune: Overview and Rationale06:30 Cloud Manufacturing in the Building Materials Sector10:04 Market Dynamics: Customization and Standardization in India13:21 The Importance of Windows in Construction15:06 Green Fortune's Unique Selling Proposition18:58 Utilization of Investment Funds26:38 Business Model and Revenue Generation26:44 Exploring Green Fortune's Sales Channels29:01 Profitability and Business Model Insights31:19 Innovations in Manufacturing and Supply Chain34:01 Investment Landscape in India39:45 Challenges and Opportunities for Startups46:55 The IPO Market in India
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