"One construction project required 18 different software tools just for daily operations - and that's considered normal in our industry."

In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Michael and Danielle from Skanska and we got to learn about the brutal reality of construction tech adoption, why VCs keep backing the wrong startups, and how pricing models are completely broken for the industry... and many more!

Tune in to find out about:

✅ Why construction companies are drowning in software but starving for solutions

✅ The real reason progress tracking tools cost a dollar per square foot

✅ How AI hype is following the exact same pattern as the cloud revolution

✅ What startup founders get completely wrong about enterprise sales in construction

These insights from two innovation leaders at a global construction company will change how you think about construction tech.

Listen now on Spotify and discover why the industry needs fewer tools, not more.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:48 Introduction to Emerging Technologies in Construction

06:27 Navigating Software Complexity in Construction

12:45 Trends and Innovations in Construction Tech

15:06 Geographical Hubs of Innovation

16:48 Partnerships with Startups and Compliance Challenges

20:36 Adapting to Rapid Technological Changes

22:49 Success Stories from Pilot Programs

27:14 Defining Emerging Technology and KPIs

31:06 Sources and Filtering for New Technologies

33:38 The Role of AI in Construction Tech

36:06 The Hype Cycle of AI and Big Data

38:04 In-House Development and Proprietary Solutions

39:07 Advancements in Safety Technology

41:10 Challenges with Autonomous Robotics

43:01 Evaluating Technology: Frustrations and Complexities

48:11 Pricing Models and Industry Friction

53:50 Building Partnerships with Startups

57:42 Future of Construction Technology

1:02:31 Emerging Technologies in Construction

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