Bricks, Buck$ And Bytes

Is $3 Billion the New Normal for Construction Tech Exits? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Patric, Martin, and Dustin kick off 2026 with hot takes, bold predictions, and a no-holds-barred discussion on what's really happening in construction tech. What we cover: The 2026 construction industry trends everyone's talking about (data centers, manufacturing plateaus, and the...

A $100,000+ Christmas party, strip clubs as corporate bonding, and a secret betting ring—this is how construction tech really celebrates. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, hosts Owen, Martin, and Dustin close out 2025 with Santa hats, sick days, and the unfiltered truth about the AEC industry's wildest traditions. In this festive year-end special, you'll hear about: The two-wee...

Can You Really Bid a Construction Project in Minutes? One Founder Says Yes, a Contractor Says It's "Completely Inaccurate" In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Martin, Patric, and Dustin tear into the latest construction tech funding news, Oracle's jaw-dropping earnings, and set up what might be the most heated debate in AEC tech this year. What's covered: Bobyard&#3...

Is the $390M AECOM-Consigli Deal Actually Worth It? (And Why Everyone Has an Opinion) In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, and Dustin dive into the construction tech industry's hottest acquisition while unpacking what it means for the future of AEC software. Key topics discussed: The AECOM acquisition of Norwegian AI startup Consigli for $390M and whether the valuation i...

27% of contractors are using PERSONAL MONEY to keep their businesses alive—and it's worse than you think. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Dustin, and Martin break down the biggest shakeups in construction tech, from the PlanGrid founders' surprise return to AI, to the shocking payment crisis threatening to sink contractors across the industry. We’re joined by Will Mitch...

In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, Patrick, and Dustin break down what happens when a fully remote startup brings everyone together IRL—plus two major construction tech deals that have everyone talking. Dustin opens up about Ediphi's first all-hands offsite (spoiler: his team didn't win the escape room), before the crew dives into the chaos of government shutdowns...

"Most AI Agents Will Die" - Why This CTO Is Terrified About What's Coming In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, hosts Owen Drury, Martin, and Patric Hellermann sit down with some of construction tech's boldest builders who aren't holding back. Fresh off massive funding rounds and hard-won lessons, they reveal what's really happening behind the hype. What we cover:...

Last week at Groundbreak, Procore launched Helix AI Agents claiming to make startups like Trunk Tools and Datagrid "obsolete overnight." In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, Dustin, and Patric dives into one of the most controversial questions in startup investing: Should founders ask VCs for business ideas? In this episode: Why asking investors for startup ideas m...

Buildots acquired workforce tracking company Genda – combining progress monitoring with real-time worker data in a way their competitors can't match. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, Patric, and Dustin dig into the week's biggest stories in construction tech, from strategic acquisitions to what actually happened at Groundbreak. Key topics discussed: Why Buildots bought G...

Is Saudi Arabia's $500B Dream Dead? Plus: The $5.4B Robotics Deal That Changes Everything In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, and Patric dive into the biggest construction and tech stories shaking up the industry right now. What we cover: NEOM's collapse - Why Saudi Arabia is pulling the plug on "The Line" and what it means for construction startups in the...

"You give me money, and I tell you, 'I'm going to circle back in 18 months and let you know what I did with your money.' That's what a safe note is." In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Martin, Mike Powers, Dustin DeVan, and Patric Hellermann dive into the messy reality of construction tech funding, government policy shakeups, and the AI hype that's burning...

This female founder just broke a construction tech record that no one saw coming In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Dustin, Maria, Kevin, and Stjepan dive deep into the biggest moves shaking up construction tech right now. Key topics discussed: - Maria Davidson's historic $94M fundraise - the most ever raised by a female founder in construction tech - Why mixing venture capita...

In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen reports live from Autodesk University in Nashville while Martin shares insights from ETH Zurich's startup conference and Patrick breaks down why popular AI bubble theories are dead wrong. Key Topics Discussed: Why European universities systematically crush entrepreneurial thinking The truth behind construction tech's massive funding rounds (80-120...

Oracle's CEO Just Made $100 Billion in One Hour While Your Government Wastes Millions on AI That Doesn't Work In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Dustin, and Martin dive deep into the wild world of tech promises, government failures, and what's really happening behind the scenes in construction technology. Key Topics: Oracle's shocking $300 billion OpenAI deal and L...

Microsoft just bet $10M on construction AI - but industry insiders think it's a massive mistake. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Patrick, and Dustin dive into the biggest tech moves shaking up construction while welcoming guests from two hot startups that just raised millions. Key topics discussed: Microsoft's massive $10M AI bet with Balfour Beatty - and why some think...

Why these ex-Waymo engineers decided to conquer construction with their new startup, Bedrock Robotics. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen and Patrick dive deep into the robotics revolution hitting construction with two industry-changing guests.  Mo joins as co-host, bringing his Silicon Valley robotics expertise to unpack the biggest funding rounds and breakthroughs happening right...

In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, Dustin, and Patric dive deep into the biggest misconceptions shaking up construction and venture capital. Plus, we're joined by Victor Muchiri from Barton Malow (a $5 billion general contractor) who reveals what tech actually works in the field. What we cover: Why Dubai developers are bringing $19 billion worth of construction in-hous...

What happens when AI hype, billion-dollar bets, and the cold reality of hardware vs. software collide — plus, how to dominate LinkedIn without sounding like everyone else? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes Owen, Martin, Patric, and Dustin are joined by LinkedIn strategist Derek Wong to unpack: Which AI giant will actually have the best model by the end of August — and why public betting...

Construction companies are posting "impossible" growth numbers while tech giants can't spend their billions. What's really happening? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Dustin, and Patric dive deep into the shocking stories reshaping the construction industry, plus a special guest appearance from construction tech veteran Dex who just raised $3 million to solve t...

OpenAI is paying construction engineers $555K – but there's a catch that nobody's talking about. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, and Dustin expose the shocking reality behind AI salaries in construction, debunk viral industry charts, and reveal why your favorite building materials might be making a comeback. What we cover: Why OpenAI is paying engineers 5x more...

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 constructi...

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: T...

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 delivery Why Palantir just signe...

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 sho...

20 cold calls a day, $150 million in legal fees, and why the smartest CEOs are terrified of in-person competitors. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, hosts Owen, Martin, Dustin, and Patric are joined by Justin Levine, CEO of  Shepherd, for a no-holds-barred discussion about the future of business, technology, and construction. What we dive into: Apple's new AI call screening feature...