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Okibo, a groundbreaking robotics company, has recently secured $7.85 million in equity funding. Their innovative product—a drywall finishing and painting robot—guided by AI and sensors, offers a transformative solution to address the persistent labor shortage and enhance efficiency in construction projects. In this episode, we explore how robotics are reshaping the construction landscape and how O...

How do you go from dusty job sites to a Silicon Valley boardroom? In this episode, we meet Fraser Patterson - Founder and CEO at Skillit, a New York based con-tech company that’s changing the way construction businesses find skilled workforce.    His journey began in a Hogwarts-like boarding school in Scotland. After finishing education, he became a carpenter, where he came face-to-face with the f...

Can homes be both energy-efficient and affordable? One visionary is changing the way we know homes. In this episode, we sit down with industry trailblazer Paul Richards – the visionary founder of GURBuild Net Zero Energy Housing. Paul shares his remarkable journey and insights into revolutionising the housing sector. Join us for a fascinating account of a man’s struggles against stubborn tradition...

Welcome to the Bricks & Bytes Broadcast (BBBC) with Patric Hellermann of Foundamental. This format of episode is a weekly dive into the latest construction tech news from the perspective of investors. From innovations to fundings, market insights, and VC-isms, if you’re building in construction tech, investing in construction tech, or intersecting between the tech and physical world, then we’l...

The truth about BIM that will leave us questioning everything we thought and said about the technology. In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with BIM expert and Co-Founder of Shft - Michelle du Plessis. The straight-talking Managing Director of Shft takes us straight to the heart of BIM. Michelle, an architect-turned-BIM consultant, pulls back the curtain and reveals the truth abo...

Imagine having every inch of your job site documented in 3D and available on your fingertip. In today's episode, we sit down and talk to Jeevan Kalanithi - a Stanford and MIT graduate and CEO of OpenSpace. Join us as Jeevan shares his fascinating journey from studying at Stanford and MIT to launching hardware startups to founding OpenSpace. He explains how his user-friendly reality-capture tec...

Welcome to the Bricks & Bytes Broadcast (BBBC) with Patric Hellermann of Foundamental. This new format of episode is a weekly dive into the latest construction tech news from the perspective of investors. From innovations to fundings, market insights, and VC-isms, if you’re building in construction tech, investing in construction tech, or intersecting between the tech and physical world, then...

In a world teetering on the brink of environmental crisis, we go on a journey where hope meets innovation. In today's episode, we sit down with Anil Sawhney - author of International BIM Implementation Guide and the Head of Sustainability at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. In an open chat, Anil delves into the heart of future development, talks about the importance of sustainabil...

"If you could interview one Venture Capitalist in the world, who would it be?" In today's episode, hosts Owen and Martin sit down and talk about the fascinating intersection of construction, technology, and Big-Money investment. Join them as they look back on their own evolution in a field slow to embrace change. Martin takes us down the rabbit hole where startups meet venture capita...

In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with digital construction visionary Mohamed Adel, the man behind Bird Construction's bold digital transformation. Hear him share his extraordinary stories on Dubai's towering sites - where lofty inspired designs clashed with ground realities of complex projects. We ask Mohamed if it's possible to transform old processes into digital workflows....

In today’s episode, we have Brittany Harris, Co-Founder at QFlow. Have you ever wondered how to secure funding in an old, tradition-bound industry like construction? In this episode, Brittany Harris, Co-Founder at Qualis Flow shares her inspiring story. We hear about the challenges she conquered, the lessons she learned, and how she built QFlow attracting millions in investment. She talks about ne...

In today’s episode, we have Saurabh Saxena, an exited founder (Quandoo $219m and WNS: NYSE), Investor and current Head of Investments & Acquisitions at Axel Springer In this episode, we learn about some key insights on building businesses with a focus on successful exits, navigating the world of private equity, embracing continuous growth and exploration, and much more! Tune in to find out abo...

In today’s episode, we have Philip Callow, Founder of construction insurance platform Rosetta Risk Management Ltd. In this episode, we learn about the surprising math behind construction insurance premiums, how large projects can be insured for surprisingly low costs and much more! Tune in to find out about: The $440 million UK construction insurance market and how premium rates are set Why the ad...

In today’s episode, we have Patric Hellermann, General Partner at the largest global early stage investor in construction technology - Foundamental. Patric explains the 30bn opportunity in construction tech, the past and future models of unicorns, and how VC in the world of construction operates. Tune in to find out about: How VC funding in construction tech is defying the recession-hit VC ecosyst...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Res Orgut, a mentor at Formwork Labs. In this episode, we learn about the significance of innovation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous learning in the construction industry. Tune in to find out about: How program management offices are often catalysts for digital transformation by improving processes, governance, and standardization The...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Darren Young, Director of Construction Technology at UMC In this episode, we learn the importance of personal relationships at work, developing a mindset to challenge conventional thinking, re-evaluating the construction industry's so-called productivity problem, and much more! Tune in to find out about: How personal relationships impact work a...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Max Sanchez, Real Estate Developer and Construction Innovator. In this episode, we learn about Max's journey from music producer and sales manager to a real estate developer, the potential Max sees in using robotics and virtual reality capture in construction, and much more! Tune in to find out about: How Max went from selling customized USB dr...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Elinor Moshe, Founder and Mentor at The Construction Coach In this episode, we learn about the transformative power of mentoring, the importance of self-awareness, practical tips for personal growth, and much more! Tune in to find out about: The benefits of mentoring and how it can help you achieve success faster Tips for self-reflection and listen...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Fauzan Reza Maulana, CEO of Rekava, an AI-driven digital assistant for the construction industry In this episode, Fauzan shares his journey from student to Co-Founder and CEO as well as some eye-opening takeaways from his recent thesis on Startups In Construction Tech. Tune in to find out about: The ideal size and expertise of a founding team in co...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner, ESG at Pi Labs. We learn about how ESG is transforming investment decisions, what ESG metrics startups should focus on, and much more! Tune in to find out about: How ESG metrics are becoming key drivers for construction tech investors The right time for startups to begin tracking ESG factors Tips from an ESG investor on...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Alan Mosca, Co-Founder and CTO at nPlan In this episode, we learn about how AI is starting to transform construction planning, design, and risk analysis, how generative AI is helping architects rapidly iterate over design options, and much more! Tune in to find out about: How NPlan accurately analyses historical project data to predict future delay...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Mark Worrall, CEO of BBI Services Ltd  In this episode, we learn about business development in construction, why technology works best when solving a well-defined problem, some common misconceptions like technology will magically fix problems, and much more! Tune in to find out about: How visual performance tracking helps teams know what to focus o...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Hugh Seaton, CEO at The Link. In this episode, we learn about large language models,  how AI like ChatGPT can transform construction, the risks involved in the usage of AI, the importance of hiring people for attitude over ability, and much more! Tune in to find out about: How ChatGPT can automate up to 15-20% of field paperwork in construction AI...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Chris Barber, Co-Founder of C-Link and Prosper In this episode, we dive into the realities of starting a business, lessons learned by Chris along the way, the Project Bank Account campaign, the early days of C-Link, and much more! Tune in to find out about: The importance of having a technical co-founder when building a software company  Why commun...

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Sarah Crawley, Co-Founder of SymTerra   In this episode, we learn about the importance of networking, starting a tech business from scratch with just an idea,  tips for raising funds for your startup, and much more! Tune in to find out about: The importance of establishing trust and strong relationships in the construction sector, where daily chall...