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A show about construction technology, business, and entrepreneurship. Welcome to the Bricks and Bytes Podcast, where we bring together the worlds of construction, technology, and entrepreneurship. We explore the innovative ideas and groundbreaking advancements that are shaping the future of the industry.

  1. 1,069 Dead. UK Construction Collapses. Caterpillar Prints Money.

    1 HR AGO

    1,069 Dead. UK Construction Collapses. Caterpillar Prints Money.

    The UK's official construction forecast for 2026 was just slashed from plus 1.7 per cent growth to a 2.5 per cent decline. Same week, Caterpillar reported 63 billion dollars worth of equipment already on order, up 79 per cent in twelve months. In this week's Executive Weekly Briefing, Owen walks through what the macro really says about your business, what the latest results from Caterpillar, Trimble, Bentley and Procore actually mean once you strip the jargon out, and the question every contractor needs to answer this week: where are you sitting on the line between the half of the industry that is shrinking and the half that is booming? Plus five fast takes from this week on Bricks and Bytes, including why banks are adopting AI faster than construction, what Nemetschek's 2.4 billion dollar HCSS deal really signals, and Palantir's quiet push into the construction industry. And for Construction Safety Week, the three numbers every executive needs to hear, the news that Turner Construction has just made its AI safety tool free to the entire industry, and a tease of the Bricks and Bytes Safety Tech Report dropping shortly. Episodes referenced this week Yves Padrines, CEO Nemetschek + Usman Shuja, CEO Bluebeam: the HCSS acquisitionChase Gilbert, CEO + Chris DeVito, Built Technologies: the AI documentation bottleneckMallory Brodie, CEO Bridgit: the workforce benchmark reportBrett Adams + Dan Julien, Forgesight: Palantir Foundry in construction (Coming soon)Key resources CPA Spring 2026 ForecastRICS UK Construction Monitor, Q1 2026Q1 2026 earnings releases: Caterpillar, Trimble, Bentley, ProcoreTurner Construction SafeT Coach announcementBLS 2024 construction fatality data

    23 min

  2. 17 HR AGO

    41% Retiring In 5 Years, 50% Rookies On Big Jobs, Banks Beat GCs On AI, & Audit-Assist-Autonomy, with Bridgit CEO

    "41% of the construction workforce is retiring in 5 years. Half the people on the biggest jobsites have less than a year of experience. Nobody has a plan." That stat from Mallorie Brodie at Bridgit is the one I keep coming back to. This week on Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, We sat down with Mallorie to unpack the 2026 Construction Workforce Benchmark Report, then brought on Chase Gilbert and Chris DeVito from Built Technologies to talk agentic AI, payments, and what's actually slowing projects down right now. Tune in to find out about: ✅ The "rookie ratio" — and why it's already at 50% on the biggest jobs ✅ Why banks are buying AI faster than GCs ✅ How Built is collapsing draw cycles from days to minutes ✅ The new bottleneck no one's talking about — power Listen on Spotify and YouTube. #aec #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #construction #bricksbucksandbytes #constructiontech #vc #ai Our Sponsors: BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.co Aphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.co Archdesk -  “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:38 Introduction and Overview  07:08 Interview with Mallory Brodie  24:39 Insights on Workforce Planning and Industry Trends  26:16 Introduction to Roles in Construction Management  27:40 Navigating the AI Era in Construction  29:58 AI Adoption in Banking vs. Construction  32:51 Impact of AI on General Contractors  36:15 Building Trust with Financial Institutions  40:58 Current Market Conditions in Construction  47:15 Transforming Construction Processes with Technology  55:04 The Future of Construction Financing

    59 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Last 9 Weeks In Construction Tech: a16z, SoftBank And The Data Centre Boom

    "Even if AI doesn't work, it's allowing us to reinvent construction." That's Alain Waha on why the data center build-out is the most important thing happening in our industry right now, even if you don't care about AI. Tune in to find out about: ✅ What the Document Crunch, Speckle and A16Z deals actually signal ✅ Why physical AI and world models matter for AEC, and when they don't ✅ How composable robotics quietly solved the hardware problem ✅ Why knowledge capital is the only durable bet your firm can make Watch the full episode on YouTube and Spotify! #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vc Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:22 Introduction and Context of Change 02:28 The Role of AI in Construction 05:15 World Models and Physical AI 07:44 Cybersecurity Concerns in AI 09:54 Investment Trends in the Built World 12:43 The Demand for Data Centers 15:50 Robotics and Automation in Construction 18:55 Knowledge Transfer and Capital 23:56 Future Predictions and Closing Thoughts

    30 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Why Builders Will Own Architecture In 10 Years | B&B Fight Night

    "Owners want buildings, not software." That one line from Andrew Zukoski (CEO, JOIN) reframes the entire AEC tech market. In B&B Fight Night 3, Andrew goes head to head with Clifton Harness (CEO, TestFit) on AI, architects, venture capital, and what the next five years look like. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why only 3 AEC companies have IPO'd in 15 years and what that means for founders raising VC ✅ Whether builders or architects come out on top in an AI-driven AEC industry ✅ The real test for separating AEC AI products from rappers ✅ Why the next big AEC IPO might be a services firm, not a SaaS company Watch now on YouTube and Spotify! #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vc Our Sponsors: BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.co Aphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.co Archdesk -  “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.com Chapters 00:00 Teaser 00:58 Introduction to the AEC Octagon and Fight Night 02:42 Debating AI: Industry-Specific vs. Foundational Models 05:13 Evaluating AI Tools for Architecture and Construction 08:23 The Future Role of Architects in the AEC Industry 11:27 Architects as Civic Arbiters of the Built Environment 14:15 The Impact of AI on Construction and Design 16:33 Sponsors 19:34 The Evolution of Architect Roles and Responsibilities 22:01 The Future of Architecture in an AI-Driven World 34:30 Evaluating Code Quality and Architectural Efficiency 35:33 The Role of Venture Capital in Business Growth 39:10 Navigating the Risks of Venture Funding 43:30 AI's Impact on the AEC Industry 48:42 Bootstrapping vs. Venture Funding: A Personal Perspective 50:27 Predictions for the Future of Construction 57:29 AI's Role in Accelerating Business Success

    59 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Nemetschek CEO on HCSS: The $2.4B Bet On Heavy Civil And Vertical AI

    "HCSS fills the missing middle where plans become production." That's how Usman described the $2.4B Nemetschek + HCSS deal on this week's Bricks & Bytes. We sat down with Yves (CEO, Nemetschek Group) and Usman (Build Segment) to unpack the strategy behind one of the biggest construction tech deals of the year. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why Nemetschek structured this as a partnership with Thoma Bravo (28% rolled stake) instead of a clean buyout ✅ How HCSS slots in alongside Bluebeam, GoCanvas, SiteDocs and Nevaris ✅ The real prize — 40 years of proprietary heavy civil lifecycle data and what it means for vertical AI ✅ Usman's blunt advice to founders right now (hint: not "PowerPoint or vibe-coded apps") 🎧 Watch the full episode live on YouTube and Spotify! #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vc

    19 min
  6. There's a New Acquirer in Town. And They Don't Want Your Tech Stack. They Want You.

    2 MAY

    There's a New Acquirer in Town. And They Don't Want Your Tech Stack. They Want You.

    Two AI-backed private equity firms just confirmed the same thesis in the same week. They're not buying construction software. They're buying the firms that use it. This week: I sit down with the team behind Zero RFI (General Catalyst-backed) and a partner at E3 Tech (the Andreessen Horowitz JV) to unpack the rollup playbook coming for owner's reps and trade contractors. I cover the UK tier one that just put a humanoid robot on a live construction site for the price of a small van, and what the methodology behind that deployment actually teaches you. Plus a recap of April and a look at what's coming next week, including our episode with the CEO of Nemetschek on the HCSS deal. Three things you can action this week. No fluff. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Bricks & Bytes Supply Chain & Procurement Report - https://bricks-bytes.com/downloads/procurement-report/Zacua Ventures Construction Robotics Report 2026 - https://zacuaventures.com/construction-robotics-report-2026/AEC Magazine on agentic BIM data wall - https://aecmag.com/ai/agentic-bims-missing-infrastructure/https://aecmag.com/ai/agentic-bims-missing-infrastructure/All3 / Mantis $25M raise - https://bricks-bytes.com/funding-ma/all3-25m-seed-construction-robotics/NABTU + Microsoft AI training partnership - https://news.microsoft.com/source/2026/04/21/nabtu-and-microsoft-expand-nationwide-initiative-to-strengthen-ai-training-and-career-pathways-across-the-skilled-trades/Daily Blueprint editions covered (27-30 April 2026) - https://bricks-bytes.com/daily-blueprint/Our newsletter - https://bricks-bytes.beehiiv.com/LinkedIn post for this episode (for comments/engagement) - [link coming

    23 min

  7. 28 APR

    Why Construction Companies Without Data Will Be Extinct In 10 Years

    "AI is about to create the biggest divide humanity has ever seen." That's the warning Chinn, founder of dConstruct, dropped on Bricks & Bytes. He sold his startup to Autodesk. Built Singapore's Smart Nation. Now he's putting AI robots on construction sites that see every flaw in millimetres. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why perfect site data is bankrupting construction projects ✅ The new AI currency that will split the industry in two ✅ Why 90% of construction robots are a lie ✅ The data move every construction leader has 10 years to make Watch now on Spotify and YouTube 🎧 #aec #construction #constructiontech #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #ai #vc Our Sponsors: BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.co Aphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.co Archdesk -  “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:54 Quickfire Questions 04:51 Chinn's Career Journey 07:26 Sponsors 10:49 Insights from Working with Autodesk 13:52 Building Smart Nation Solutions in Singapore 16:51 Lessons from Government Work 19:53 The Role of Technology in Construction 22:57 dConstruct: Addressing Labor Shortages with Robotics 24:46 Challenges and Opportunities in Robotics for Construction 28:45 AI's Impact on Society and the Future 32:01 Final Thoughts and Future Directions

    1hr 9min

  8. 24 APR

    Stanford Professor's AI Warning, HCSS $2.4B Acquisition, Glydways $170M Series C & Claude Design Credit Trap

    Nemetschek just dropped $2.4B on a software company nobody's heard of.  This week on Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Patric and Martin dug into the biggest AEC deal of the year, plus two robotics founders changing how we build.  Tune in to find out about:  ✅ Why HCSS is the smartest AEC acquisition of 2026 ✅ Why Kawazu ditched construction for oil and gas ✅ Mesh Robotics on solving rebar, the ugliest problem in construction ✅ Martin Fisher's rule: 80% data, 20% AI  #aec #construction #constructiontech #bricksbucksandbytes #bricksandbytes #ai #vc Our Sponsors: BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.co Aphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.co Archdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:56 Celebrating Milestones and Future Aspirations 03:25 Insights from the Martin Fisher Event 06:33 The HCSS Acquisition by Nemetschek 12:09 Strategic Implications of Acquisitions in Construction Tech 30:04 The Genius of Brad Jacobs 30:40 Meditation and Success 31:49 Exploring AI Tools and Credits 35:44 The Future of Urban Mobility: Glideways 45:01 Innovations in Nuclear Power 50:14 Understanding Labor and Scaffold Costs 52:36 The Evolution of Robotics in Construction 54:29 Data-Driven Insights in Material Flow 56:44 The Role of Transparency in Construction 57:58 Scaling Robotics Solutions in Construction 1:01:09 The Intersection of Robotics and Rebar 1:05:31 Bridging the Gap from Lab to Market 1:11:46 The Future of Assembly in Robotics

    1hr 17min
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A show about construction technology, business, and entrepreneurship. Welcome to the Bricks and Bytes Podcast, where we bring together the worlds of construction, technology, and entrepreneurship. We explore the innovative ideas and groundbreaking advancements that are shaping the future of the industry.

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    2022 - 2026
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