Bricks And Bytes

Note: This is a Re-Release of an episode that was originally released on BitBuilders.

In today's episode of BitBuilders, we had Kevin Albert, co-founder and CEO of Canvas, and we got to learn about the challenges of bringing robotics to construction, the importance of focusing on customer pain points, and the journey from government grants to commercial success.

Tune in to find out about:

✅ Why being embarrassed by your first product is a good sign

✅ The importance of reducing lead times in hardware development

✅ How to find and nurture customer champions for your product

✅ The value of data-driven insights in improving customer experience

Listen now on Spotify to hear Kevin's insights on building a successful construction robotics company and the future of automation in the industry.

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"We're not trying to replace expert opinion about what is a risk. We're trying to make sure you're aware of everything that could go wrong."

In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Luigi and Brendan from Provision AI. We learned about their journey in creating a risk identification tool for construction projects, the challenges they faced, and how they're revolutionizing project risk management.

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How Provision AI helps contractors identify and manage project risks

✅ The evolution of their product from initial concept to current iteration

✅ Their approach to achieving product-market fit in different segments

✅ The importance of partnerships in growing awareness and improving their product

Listen now on Spotify to hear how Provision AI is changing the game in construction risk management!

"I had my first startup when I was five years old and I stole my parents' Polaroid camera and went to the local fair and sold people on Polaroids."

In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Dr. Sarah Buchner, founder of Trunk Tools, and we got to learn about her journey from carpenter to tech entrepreneur, the challenges of unstructured data in construction, and how AI is revolutionizing the industry.

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How Trunk Tools is building the "brain behind construction"

✅ The staggering amount of documentation in a typical construction project

✅ Why most construction tech fails to gain adoption

✅ How AI agents are automating bureaucratic tasks in construction

Listen now on Spotify to hear Dr. Buchner's insights on the future of construction technology and how Trunk Tools is empowering builders to focus on what they do best.

In this episode, we had Moritz, co-founder of Enscape, and we got to learn about his journey from a university project to a game-ZZZ 3D rendering software... and many more!

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How Enscape evolved from a VR treadmill idea to revolutionizing architectural visualization

✅ Why focusing on customer happiness trumps optimizing for investor metrics

✅ The power of community-driven marketing in the AEC industry

✅ The future of AI in rendering and its impact on existing tools

Listen now on Spotify to hear Moritz's insights on building a successful startup, navigating acquisitions, and the future of design technology.

From bootstrapped startup to 7-figure revenue: How Joist is revolutionizing proposal automation in construction

In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Rohan Jawali, founder of Joist, who shared insights on building a profitable construction tech startup without external funding.

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How Joist is solving the universal problem of document management in construction

✅ The power of AI in streamlining proposal creation for mid-market AEC firms

✅ Why Joist chose profitability over rapid growth through venture capital

✅ The importance of staying close to customers and evolving product architecture

Listen to the full episode on Spotify to learn how Joist is transforming the way AEC firms handle proposals and content management, and gain valuable insights for founders and construction industry professionals alike.

"50% of construction projects are over budget or late due to contract compliance issues."

In this month’s roundup episode, Martin & Owen discussed about their newly released AI report, which explores AI applications in construction document management. They interviewed five startups and Microsoft to gather insights for this report.

They discussed upcoming plans, including a trip to Boston to record episodes with Suffolk's Boost program startups.

Martin and Owen reflected on some notable episodes from October, including conversations with industry veterans like Amar from Autodesk and a discussion on why construction tech companies fail, using Flux as a case study.

They touched on the rapid growth of construction tech funding, now representing 0.8% of total VC funding, up from 0.2-0.3% pre-2021.

They also mentioned their robotics podcast, Bitbuilders, and an interesting episode about space construction with Lee Rosen from Think Orbital.

Go and check out the AI Report on our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/bricks_bytes/shop/construction-tech-revolution-in-india-596700?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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"Sometimes I walk and I see buildings and I'm like, I can't believe that humans did it. We're so small and we were able to build this. That's almost unbelievable to me sometimes."

In today's episode of the Bricks and Bytes Podcast, we had Shir Abecasis, Founder and CEO of Firmus, and we got to learn about how AI is transforming the pre-construction phase, the challenges of training AI to read construction drawings, and the massive impact of design errors on project costs.

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How Firmus uses AI to detect design issues before construction begins

✅ The staggering cost of rework in construction projects

✅ Why pre-construction is becoming increasingly important in the industry

✅ The delicate balance between AI vision and providing immediate value

Listen now on Spotify to hear Shir's insights on the future of construction tech and valuable lessons for aspiring founders in the AI space.

"I raised $250,000 pitching random people in coffee shops." - Dustin DeVan's unconventional approach to startup funding

In this episode, we had Dustin DeVan, founder of Building Connected and Ediphi, sharing his journey from selling a company for $275 million to starting anew in the construction tech space.

Tune in to find out about: 

✅ The power of cold emails in securing VC meetings 

✅ Why San Francisco's startup ecosystem is no longer what it used to be 

✅ How to build a successful construction tech startup in today's market 

✅ The challenges of innovating within large, established companies

Listen now on Spotify to hear Dustin's insights on fundraising, scaling startups, and the future of construction technology. A must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of construction tech.

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In episode 003, gain invaluable insights into building a cutting-edge robotics company from the ground up, perfect for tech entrepreneurs, construction industry professionals, and innovation enthusiasts.

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Note: This is a Re-Release of an episode that was originally released on BitBuilders.

Did you know that a simple mistake in construction layout can cost millions?

In this episode of BitBuilders, we had Tessa Lau, CEO of Dusty Robotics, and we got to learn about transforming construction with robots, the journey from prototype to product, and why human-robot teams are the future of building... and many more!

Tune in to find out about: 

✅ How a home remodel sparked a construction tech revolution 

✅ Why automating high-value tasks is key to robotics adoption 

✅ The power of "building in public" for hardware startups 

✅ What construction sites might look like in 20 years

Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear Tessa's insights on innovating in traditional industries and her advice for aspiring robotics founders.

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