Is the construction industry building its future on a foundation of hype? Think again. The latest market maps and "best-of" lists might be leading you astray.

In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored McKinsey's updated report projecting a $22 trillion construction market by 2040, alongside the industry's looming labor crisis.

We discussed the expansion of the Bricks and Bytes podcast network, including new shows like "BitBuilders" focusing on robotics in construction.

Patric also shared his critical analysis of "best-of" lists and market maps in construction tech, revealing surprising insights about company success rates.

Tune in to find out:

✅ Why the construction industry is facing its most challenging and high-activity era ever

✅ How robotics might transform on-site construction in unexpected ways

✅ Why well-funded companies often underperform compared to their less publicized counterpart

✅ The importance of looking beyond funding and PR when evaluating construction tech startups

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Company Mentioned:

- McKinsey

Gecko Robotics

Monumental

Mighty Buildings

Nexii
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00:01.08 - 14:00: Introduction and Bricks and Bytes podcast network updates

14:00 - 20:10: McKinsey's updated construction productivity report

20:10 - 29:00: Labor shortage in construction industry

29:00 - 38:00: Potential solutions to labor shortage

38:00 - 44:00: Attracting talent to construction industry

44:00 - 50:30: Patric Hellermann's analysis of "best-of" lists

50:30 - 54:00: Detailed breakdown of study results

54:00 - 57:30: Discussion on implications of the study

57:30: Closing remarks and end of episode