Bricks And Bytes

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Adria Tarrida, Co-Founder and CEO of HESTI, on our Bricks and Bytes podcast. Adria discussed Advancing Sustainability in Construction through Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Here are some of the highlights from the episode: - Implement a problem-centric, rather than solution-focused approach. - Adopt a purpose-driven mindset for both positive impact and financial success. - Understand your target audience by applying the ‘Mom’s Test’. - Continuously iterate and involve customers to develop effective solutions. - Learn from other industries in order to innovate. - Discern the challenges of MMC adoption. - Build trust with customers through structural warranties. - Explore crowdfunding as a potential source of funding. - Stay curious, continue to learn, and connect with people. If you found this episode helpful, we would greatly appreciate your feedback and sharing it with your network and on social media. Please support our mission to create interesting and helpful content related to the construction industry. ---------------------------------------------- Adria Tarrida, Co-Founder and CEO of HESTI ---------------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------ Timestamps:

Tune in to today's episode with Erin Khan, founder of Erin Khan Consulting. Discover effective technology implementation strategies, from starting small to building communities and raising awareness. Gain valuable insights for aligning tech solutions with the construction industry's needs. In this episode, we uncover : - Balance innovation and standardization for employee well-being. - Start small, gain buy-in before scaling technology. - Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. - Involve stakeholders to manage risks effectively. - Seek enthusiastic advocates for tech adoption - Tailor solutions to unique team requirements. If you're finding value in our podcast, we kindly request you to share your feedback by leaving a review. Your support enables us to attract incredible guests and deliver the finest and most enlightening content on technology in the built world. ------------------------------- Erin Khan, Construction Technology Expert, Erin Khan Consulting ------------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------ Timestamps:

Today, we have Sam Gregson, the lead computational designer at Modulous, joining us for this episode. Our discussion covers a range of topics, including efficient design solutions, computational design, the importance of digitized design costing programming and procurement in shaping our future, and more. In this episode, we take a closer look at:- Modular construction benefits: leverage computational models. Addressing interoperability with construction plugins. Machine learning enhances computational design effectiveness. Gaming insights drive advancements in design. Diverse backgrounds within the Modulus software team. Emphasizing creativity attracts young talent to construction. If you're finding value in our podcast, we kindly request you to share your feedback by leaving a review. Your support enables us to attract incredible guests and deliver the finest and most enlightening content on technology in the built world. ------------------------------- Sam Gregson, Lead Computational Designer at Modulous ------------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ - Construction and technology network platform- connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.Check ⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠------------------------------------------ Timestamps: 

Discover the exciting world of modular construction with Ken Semler, CEO of Impresa Modular. Ken highlights the benefits of factory finishing, time savings, cost advantages, and the versatility of modular construction. This Episode sheds light on the potential for modular construction to revolutionize the industry and provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs and construction professionals alike. In this episode, we delve into: Ken Semler's journey from finance to modular construction expert The current & future state of modular Training labour to execute modular construction processes Benefits of franchising Adoption of innovation in construction The importance of persistence If you're finding value in our podcast, we kindly request you to share your feedback by leaving a review. Your support enables us to attract incredible guests and deliver the finest and most enlightening content on technology in the built world. ------------------------------------------- Ken Semler President & CEO Impresa Modular ------------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: ⁠⁠beta⁠⁠ - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check ⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠ ------------------------------------------ Timestamps:

Our today’s guest is Daniel Leech, the CEO of D4S (Design for Structures). With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Dan shared his journey of transforming his business from a steelwork detailing company to a full-service structural design consultancy. In this episode, we uncover: - Transition from 2D CAD to 3D BIM and the impact on professionals - The potential of modular construction - Innovation and pain points in construction industry - Construction culture and things that need changing - Many more! 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. --------------------------------------- Daniel Leech CEO at Design4Structures --------------------------------------- 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 --> 00:01:18 - Intro 00:01:18 --> 00:01:57 - Sponsor 00:01:57 --> 00:06:19 - Dan's background and the evolution of D4S 00:06:19 --> 00:09:42 - Dan's role as CEO and the transition from a hands-on approach 00:09:42 --> 00:11:18 - Hiring strategies and the balance between recruitment and workload 00:11:18 --> 00:14:38 - The role of technology in the construction industry  00:14:38 --> 00:18:23 - Challenges in utilising BIM and digital tools effectively 00:18:23 --> 00:19:03 - Overcoming the challenges: changing the culture 00:19:03 --> 00:23:39 - Creating a collaborative and problem-solving environment 00:23:39 --> 00:26:38 - The challenge of staying up-to-date in a rapidly evolving market 00:26:38 --> 00:28:25 -  The need for a shift from the lowest price to the best price 00:28:25 --> 00:34:00 - The potential of integrated project insurance (IPI) collaboration and respectful partnerships in construction 00:34:00 --> 00:37:30 - Staying on top of innovation in large / medium size companies  00:37:30 --> 00:38:08 - Exploring the percentage of residential and commercial projects in modular construction 00:38:08 --> 00:47:19 - Is modular construction the solution to the housing shortage? 00:47:19 --> 00:50:40 - Dan’s ways to relax  00:50:4 --> 00:51:01 - More about Dan 00:51:01 --> 00:51:17 - Outro

In this episode, we sit down with Vlad Opanasiuk, CEO of REDD, emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities in automating construction processes. He shares insights from a startup accelerator, highlighting the importance of quick execution and adaptability in the industry. During the episode, we dive into:  Automation in construction beyond robot factories.  Vlad's experience in a startup accelerator (Entrepreneur First).  Construction industry challenges in venture capital circles. Construction digital integration Data collection driving AI success  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. -------------------------------------- Vlad Opanasiuk, CEO @ REDD (Revolutionary Engineering & Digital Design) --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: ⁠beta⁠ - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check ⁠www.the-beta.com⁠ --------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:09 - Owen's Intro 00:54 - Shout out to our sponsor 01:09 - Podcast Starts - What is design automation? 05:37 - How do you think the industry is about automation? 09:13 - Incubator and launchpad 12:10 - How venture capitalist invests 14:57 - Ideas don't really matter 16:10 - None of the team had technical background 19:11 - Construction industry is a difficult industry for VC circles 21:58 - Not everything is software 23:00 - We are not selling designs. We are selling risks 26:00 - BIM and ML integration 30:15 - REDD - Revolutionary Engineering & Digital Design 33:10 - Outsourced RnD Department 34:00 - Is this for investor or engineer? 37:15 - What is the main obstacle and why is it not possible to do? 39:21 - how deep the product is, what's the range of this product? 43:48 - Plant based replacement concept 48:55 - Off topic question 52:20 - Ending

In this episode, we sit down with Brendan, Co-Founder of Provision, who made the jump from a traditional QS role to a technology role. He shares with us his interesting journey and how he fell in love with construction. During the episode we dive into:  Brendan's experience with the startup world  His Journey through Y Combinator  World of AI  Machine learning  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. -------------------------------------- Brendan Ardagh  Co-Founder of Provision --------------------------------------- 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 --> 00:01:22 - Intro 00:01:22 --> 00:02:04 - Sponsor 00:02:04 --> 00:04:35 -  Brendan's journey from Quantity Surveyor to entrepreneur 00:04:35 --> 00:05:55 -  Differences between the startup and technology scene in South Africa and Canada/US 00:05:55 --> 00:07:25 - Brendan's involvement with Y Combinator and how he got in 00:07:25 --> 00:13:29 - Innovation in construction industry and the difficulty in changing it  00:13:29 --> 00:16:13 - Discussing Y Combinator and the value it provides to startups 00:16:13 --> 00:18:16 - The dinosaur-like view of the construction industry and the potential advantage of being associated with Y Combinator  00:18:16 --> 00:30:31 - Introducing Provision and discussing AI & Chat GPT  00:30:11 --> 00:35:30 - Getting involved in using AI and where to start learning about it  00:35:30 --> 00:39:56 - Chat GPT and how it will impact construction industry in the future  00:39:56 --> 00:41:47 - The importance of utilising GPT effectively and jumping on opportunities presented by it 00:41:47 --> 00:42:55 - How open is OpenAI 00:42:55 --> 00:46:03 - Brendan’s routine  00:46:03 --> 00:46:53 - More about Brendan 00:46:53 --> 00:47:10 - Outro

How do we simplify material procurement in construction? In this episode, we talk with Eric Helitzer, CEO of Subbase. Eric discusses his transition from traditional construction to construction technology and his approach to streamlining construction procurement. We cover important topics such as: The significance of understanding problems to develop effective tech solutions Tips for validating ideas before investing time and resources How to encourage a culture that supports innovation and technology adoption Integrating technology into existing workflows without disrupting processes 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. --------------------------------------- Eric Helitzer | Founder & CEO of SubBase --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: beta - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. --------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:55 Pre-Intro 00:56 - 01:48 Owen's Intro 01:49 - 2:06 Sponsor 02:24 - Main podcast starts 04:09 - "You have to be on job site to understand what it physically looks like and what it physically feels like to work in construction." 04:34 - Story of Eric 06:10 - 2008 to 2014 career 06:38 - Procore Software 09:11 - "Subbase was born" 10:30 - Partnering to someone with no experience in construction 11:48 - A tool that enhance workflow 13:00 - About Subbase 14:00 - Complexities in process 15:00 - Streamlining the experience 19:06 - Raised first official round of funding 20:30 - Subbase becoming end-to-end solution 21:00 - 5 to 10 year vision 22:46 - "if you were to build a startup in construction tech, where would you start?" 24:00 - Amount of rejection you are going to receive 30:32 - You have to iterate very quickly 32:00 - No one has a clear playbook 35:20 - Other trends worth pursuing 38:00 - Strengthen relationship by providing better user experience 40:46 - "Any thoughts on how people incorporate technology into existing workflows?" 45:45 - Hobbies of Eric 47:00 - " if I wasn't working in construction" 48:05 - Where people can find out about Eric

🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Bricks and Bytes! In this episode, we chat with Matthew Byrd - a great speaker and founder of Reality Capture about his journey in construction, technology and how he got involved in laser scanning and how it transformed his career path.  We also discuss: potential of RealityCapture for creating digital replicas of physical assets and sites benefits of this technology and the opportunities it presents for different industries digital twins, 3D models and their future in construction industry. 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. --------------------------------------- Matthew Byrd | Founder of Reality Capture | Podcast & Conference Host | Speaker --------------------------------------- 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 --> 00:01:23 - Intro 00:01:23 --> 00:02:05 - Sponsor 00:02:05 --> 00:06:15 - Matthew's background and involvement in Reality Capture 00:06:15 --> 00:11:20 - Adaption of Reality Capture in the construction industry 00:11:20 --> 00:15:45 - Discussion of iPhone's LiDAR technology and its potential uses in scanning 00:15:45 --> 00:19:20 - Explanation of laser scanning and its benefits 00:19:20 --> 00:23:53 - 3D modeling, digital twins and their potential applications in different industries 00:23:53 --> 00:27:50 - Matthew’s tips on how to get started in laser scanning 00:27:50 --> 00:32:47 - Potential use of digital twins in construction industry 00:32:47 --> 00:34:55 - Lack of awareness about a certain service as a difficulty in its adaptation 00:34:55 --> 00:36:26 - Differences in development of software versus hardware 00:36:26 --> 00:40:25 - Matthew’s history on how the technology changed his career path 00:40:25 --> 00:42:00 - Reality Capture Network events and community  00:42:00 --> 00:43:40- Reality Capture during construction and the potential for growth in the industry 00:43:40 --> 00:46:55 - Matthew’s great communication skills and who has inspired him  00:46:55 --> 00:48:16 - Variety of projects Matthew has worked on 00:48:16 --> 00:49:30 - More about Matthew  00:49:30 --> 00:49:48 - Outro

Innovation and Integration, Construction Tech & The Future. On today's podcast, we have construction tech expert Eveart Foster. Eveart is currently the Subject Matter Expert at Autodesk, following an exciting past in design, product management and technology adoption. In this episode, we discuss: Who you *should* be selling to as a company in construction tech The transformational potential of generative AI in construction Gamification, and what it means for future generations The future of AutoDesk Construction Cloud --------------------------------------- Eveart Foster Integrations Subject Matter Expert at Autodesk | President of Associates Board at WITS --------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: Beta Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners. Check www.the-beta.com --------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-0:01:07) - Intro (0:01:07-0:10:31) - Exploring the Journey of Eva's Digital Transformation in Construction Technology" (0:10:31-0:14:55) - The people who use Alterdesk have to pay? (0:14:55-0:17:37) - How does technology adoption has changed and how the future looks like? (0:17:37-0:24:07) - What are the challenges that business face? (0:24:07-0:35:15) - Improvement and driving of technology (0:35:15-0:39:39) - What happens if you don't change your technology? (0:39:39-0:43:30) - What is construction acquisition? (0:43:30-0:53:24) - How conversational AI will help in 10 to 15 years? (0:53:24-0:56:22) - How to stay curious? (0:56:22-0:56:40) - Outro