This New Pre-Fab Marketplace Will Solve Construction's Hidden Capacity Crisis

99% of acquisition deals fail, but Britton Langdon beat the odds when a sneaky AI scraper accidentally announced his stealth startup to 30,000 people.

In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Britton Langdon and we got to learn about his journey from building M-Suite to launching BuildFactory, the hidden capacity problem in prefab shops, and why construction has more FOMO than any other industry... and many more!

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How he achieved 140% net retention at M-Suite before selling to Stanley Black & Decker

✅ Why every prefab shop has hidden capacity but nobody talks about it

✅ The marketplace approach to solving construction's supply and demand problem

✅ Why construction companies fear missing out more than any other industry

Listen now on Spotify to hear how Britton is building the Airbnb for offsite construction and democratizing fabrication work across North America.

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Chapters

02:00 Welcome Back and New Beginnings

04:59 The Launch of BuildFactory

07:55 Building in Cedar Rapids: A Unique Perspective

11:03 Understanding M Suite: The Journey

13:43 The Decision to Sell: Timing and Strategy

16:48 Customer Retention and Business Growth

19:40 Pricing Models and Value Creation

22:44 Navigating Acquisition Offers

25:46 Diligence and Compliance in Acquisitions

28:38 Lessons Learned for Future Ventures

33:52 Exploring BeamFabField and Its Limitations

36:25 Introduction to Build Factory and Its Ecosystem

40:31 Addressing Supply and Demand in Prefabrication

44:20 The Role of Prefabrication in Construction

48:28 Building a Marketplace for Prefabrication

53:10 Challenges and Strategies in Marketplace Development

59:15 The Future of Build Factory and Market Trends