Bricks And Bytes

On todays show we welcome Mark Hurst who runs HurstX. Mark has worked as tech executive, investment banker, management consultant and held operations and business development positions in the proptech space. In this episode we deep dive into: Scaling companies Sales Advisory roles Web3 applications within proptech space If you’re enjoying our podcast, please check us out on Spotify or Apple and wherever you listen to your podcast. And if you enjoyed - please leave us a review! This helps us get more amazing guests to give you guys the best and most informative content on technology in the built world. Link to the Mark's substack:  https://rew3.substack.com --------------------------------------- Mark Hurst - CEO at HurstX Solutions and host of Proptech Espresso Podcast --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: @Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. --------------------------------------- Timestamps: (00:00:00-00:01:34) - Intro (00:01:34-00:02:17) - Sponsor (00:02:17-00:05:32) - History of Mark Hurst journey in Proptech (00:05:32-00:07:45) - Networking as a significant part of Mark’s journey (00:07:45-00:10:13) - Mark’s definition of Proptech (00:10:13-00:11:22) - Real estate industry as the biggest asset in the world (00:11:22-00:14:37) - History of Mark’s Proptech Espresso Podcast (00:14:37-00:19:24) - What are the key tips that you could give to people involved in sales within the industry? (00:19:24-00:22:10) - Engagement with customer as a critical part of the sales process (00:22:10-00:25:10) - Why would someone want to partner with Hurst Tech? (00:25:10-00:28:15) - Is there any process that you follow when working with founders and startups? (00:28:15-00:31:15) - Things that help you grow your business (00:31:15-00:35:13) - Mark’s thoughts on Web3 in the real estate industry (00:35:13-00:36:33) - Construction use cases for blockchain (00:36:33-00:39:20) - Web3 in residential and commercial construction (00:39:20-00:40:54) - If you had an unlimited budget where would you invest it? (00:40:54-00:41:38) - What book could you recommend? (00:41:38-00:42:28) - More about Mark (00:42:28-00:42:45) - Outro

From QS to the co-founder of a tech platform C-Link and host of the Own The Build podcast....  Today we welcome the legend, Paul Heming. In this episode we deep dive into: Paul's story and his early days of the journey To-do's and not to-do's in the construction as a non-technical founder About C-Link The threats AND opportunities of technology on roles like QS', Architects/Engineers If you’re enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review! This helps us get more amazing guests to give you guys the best and most informative content on technology in the built world. --------------------------------------- Paul Heming Co-Founder at C-Link (Procurement Software for Construction SMEs) and Host of the Own the Build Podcast. --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: @Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Chek www.the-beta.com  --------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 --> 00:01:32 - Intro 00:01:32 --> 00:02:32 - Sponsor 00:02:32 --> 00:03:33 - History of Paul Heming 00:03:33 --> 00:04:28 - Early days of the journey 00:04:28 --> 00:05:02 - Working a job during the beginning of the startup 00:05:02 --> 00:07:34 - The future of the QS role 00:07:34 --> 00:09:25 - Did Paul always wanted to be a QS? 00:09:25 --> 00:12:55 - What is C-Link? 00:12:55 --> 00:13:58 - Is C-link going to branch to SME's ? 00:13:58 --> 00:15:30 - What's the implementation srategy of C-Link? 00:15:30 --> 00:16:20 - At the beginning did C-Link bootstrap? 00:16:20 --> 00:17:42 - Should you bootstrap a business? 00:17:42 --> 00:19:51 - Marketing 00:19:51 --> 00:22:24 - Do and don't as non-technical founder of a construction company 00:22:24 --> 00:24:30 - Mistakes during hiring the technical team 00:24:30 --> 00:25:02 - When do you need a full-time CTO? 00:25:02 --> 00:26:33 - Future of C-Link 00:25:02 --> 00:29:05 - The purpose of the podcast (Own The Build Podcast)  00:29:05 --> 00:30:11 - Best episodes podcast (Own The Build Podcast)  00:30:11 --> 00:34:54 - The extinction of roles in construction 00:34:54 --> 00:36:13 - Team building 00:34:54 --> 00:37:25 - What is Paul's productivity hack? 00:37:25 --> 00:38:47 - What are you currently reading? 00:38:47 --> 00:39:24 - More about Paul 00:39:24 --> 00:39:42 - Outro ---------------------------------------

What happens when a construction engineer goes into construction tech?   Today we welcome Harsh Badera of Procore.  In this episode we deep dive into: Harsh’s story starting from construction engineer up to his current position in Procore  ToDo's and not to-do's in the product management  If we are going to see more B2C products in construction If you’re enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review! This helps us get more amazing guests to give you guys the best and most informative content on technology in the built world.  ---------------------------------------  Harsh Badera - Product Management at Procore | Startup Investor | Advisor | Speaker --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: @Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. --------------------------------------- 00:00:00 --> 00:02:03 Intro + Sponsor 00:02:04 --> 00:05:52 History of Harsh’s journey from project manager to product manager 00:05:53 --> 00:07:54 Switching from project manager to product manager 00:08:24 --> 00:09:58 How do you see using software in construction? 00:09:59 --> 00:12:47 What is product management? 00:12:48 --> 00:14:47 Do you see a future where construction offers more services directly to the consumer rather than B2B? 00:14:48 --> 00:16:30 Given the amount of solutions, do you think that there is a singular source where they can all integrate? 00:16:31 --> 00:17:27 Agave Startup 00:17:28 --> 00:19:04 Is creating a product in construction different than in other industries? 00:19:05 --> 00:24:15 Do you have a product management process that you follow? 00:24:16 --> 00:27:29 Introduction of Procore 00:27:30 --> 00:29:01 Construction network 00:29:59 --> 00:31:43 Trust verification for the future of contracts 00:31:45 --> 00:36:38 Harsh’s thoughts about Katerra 00:40:20 --> 00:41:40 More about Harsh 00:41:42 --> 00:42:02 Outro

What happens when someone decides to automate contracts that were once (and probably still are!) delivered through shipping containers and cranes?  Yes, this is a true story... Today we welcome Andrius Sutas of Simple Construction Software. In this episode we deep dive into: Andrius' story from exited founder to his new venture ToDo's and not to-do's in the construction tech and start-up world Why buzzwords suck Why small steps win over giant leaps If you’re enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review! This helps us get more amazing guests to give you guys the best and most informative content on technology in the built world. --------------------------------------- Andrius Sutas: Founder & CEO Simple Construction Software | Co-Author The Founder Handbook | Founded AimBrain (exited to BioCatch) | Forbes 30 under 30 --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: @Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. --------------------------------------- 00:00:00 --> 00:01:39 -  Intro 00:01:39 --> 00:02:20 - Sponsor 00:02:20 --> 00:03:55 - History of Andrius Sutas 00:03:55 --> 00:07:32 - Forbes 30 and under 30  00:04:55 --> 00:07:32 - Background about AimBrain 00:07:32 --> 00:08:26 - Is Aimbrain the foundation of Simple Construction Software 00:08:26 --> 00:15:09 - Simple Construction Software 00:15:09 --> 00:15:35 - Does Simple Construction Software use blockchain? 00:15:35 --> 00:18:11 - A related new area that could be tackled? 00:18:11 --> 00:20:24 - The Founder Handbook  00:20:24 --> 00:21:21 - Time management 00:21:21 --> 00:23:37 - Are mentors important? What qualities should they have? 00:23:37 --> 00:27:12 - Are having experiences founding members in a startup important? 00:27:12 --> 00:29:05 - Is the fintech industry smarter than the construction industry? 00:29:05 --> 00:30:13 - Which industry is most exciting in the future 00:30:13 --> 00:32:34 - AI, Machine learning, Deep learning and general AI 00:32:34 --> 00:39:21 - To Do's and Not To Do's for starting a business 00:39:21 --> 00:42:06 - Hobby of Andrius 00:42:06 --> 00:42:26 - More about Andrius 00:42:26 --> 00:42:44 - Outros --------------------------------------- Check out the links in the comments 

Do you have a full time job in traditional construction industry and thinking about moving into construction tech? Join us as we speak with Elie AlChaer. Elie is also a product manager in Slate Technologies and is focused on bot assistants driven by machine learning. Please see the link to the research article "Engineering Productivity Measurement: A Novel Approach" mentioned by Elie in the episode: https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0001875

How do you build the most effective c-suite and executive leadership team? Today, we speak with @George Dobbins, Co-Founder of @Beaumont Bailey and Mentor at @Pi Labs.  Listen in to hear George's advice on: Building effective leadership teams Key mistakes when starting up and building your c-suite George's relationship with an ex Dragon (from Dragon's Den) Recommendations on the best restaurants in the UK ---- In releasing this podcast, we are also delighted to announce our partnership with @beta.  BETA is the UK’s leading build environment & technology networking platform. Their main aim is to connect traditional industry with technology partners as well as connecting construction & proptech companies with advisors, VC’s, angel investors, technology partners AND contacts at some of the top corporations in the UK, Europe and globally. More info in the comments. Thanks for all your support on the podcast so far. We have more exciting guests lined up in the coming months. Please also help us out by reviewing our podcast on whichever platform you get your podcast from.

From marketing to Construction and Venture Capital. Eric Whobrey is the Director of Technology and in Arco/ Murray and Managing Partner in Arco Ventures. Join us for this insightful conversation with Eric to hear about: - technology driven ideas that are shaping our industry - what VCs look for in the start up founder - design and build contractor’s view on technology - many more!

Get out of the building!!! Today we are delighted to welcome someone who lives and breathes construction technology, Ram Ramisetti. From India to Europe, the Middle East, and now the USA, Ram worked his way from architecture to sustainability and now acts as both an Investor, and Advisor to construction technology companies. Tune in to hear Ram's advice and insights on: Global construction, Pain points and opportunities  Strategies for founders Fundamentals for success and scaling. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please check us out on Spotify, Google, Pocketcasts, Apple and any other place you get your podcasts from.

If you want to hear a story how Ben went from poker player to founding successful architectural practice and cofounding two other construction businesses - look no further. In this episode we speak with Ben Richards of Aura Architecture, architectural practice. Ben talks about his journey of setting up traditional construction businesses. He explains his approach to risk taking in business and also how he is disrupting "measured surveys" industry with his latest venture XP Surveys. We hope you enjoy the podcast.

What's the fastest way to turn your idea into a sellable product? As companies embrace the digital revolution, figuring out where to start can be hard work. From initial upfront costs, to finding the right expert and a company you can trust is an issue.  @Roman Zomko of @Impressit explains how to best approach introducing software solutions both internally, and from a start-up perspective, using a premium software agency. Listen in to hear Roman's journey from growing up in Ukraine to selling on the global stage, and why starting a software project in the right way can save you tons of business issues in the future.