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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 DAY AGO

    4 Founders. $700M+ In Exits. The Truth About Selling A Startup

    "Companies are bought, not sold."That single line from Yves Frinault reframed the entire conversation on our first-ever Exited Founder Acquisition Roundtable.We sat down with four construction tech founders who collectively sold their companies for hundreds of millions:✅ Yves Frinault (Fieldwire → Hilti) ✅ Dustin DeVan (BuildingConnected → Autodesk, $275M cash + $40M stock) ✅ Mo Akbari Hochberg (HoloBuilder → FARO, ~$36M) ✅ Zach Scheel (Rhumbix → Autodesk, fresh off the deal)Tune in to find out:✅ Why Hilti told Fieldwire "we'll never acquire you" four years before acquiring them ✅ The one negotiation tactic Dustin says every founder should use against corp dev teams ✅ Why an acquisition is a "one-way door" once you walk in, and how to know you're ready ✅ The QSBS detail that decides how much of the exit you actually keepFull episode on Spotify and YouTube now.#aec #construction #constructiontech #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #ai #vct Our Sponsors:BreadCrumb- 50,000+ projects globally. All running safer, faster, with Breadcrumb. - breadcrumb.coAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comChapters00:00 Intro00:46 Introduction to the Acquisition Round Table03:25 Founders' Experiences and Lessons Learned 06:31 Understanding the Role Post-Acquisition 09:40 The Importance of Timing in Acquisitions 09:56 Sponsors 12:57 Fundamentals for Being an Attractive Acquisition Target 31:06 The Exit Journey: Building Value Before Acquisition 33:14 Business Fundamentals: Attracting Strategic Acquirers 36:04 Diligence and Documentation: Preparing for Acquisition 38:56 Revenue and Customer Love: Key Acquisition Drivers 41:13 Understanding ARR: Acquisition Thresholds and Market Dynamics 48:53 Negotiation Strategies: Preparing for the Table 54:46 Lessons from Exits: Growth as a Founder 01:00:45 Defining Success Beyond Numbers 01:02:42 Mindfulness in Leadership During Transitions 01:04:22 The Importance of a Strong Executive Team 01:05:20 The Shift in Perspective Post-Acquisition 01:06:11 Reflections on Founding and Structuring Companies 01:08:37 Creating Value Over Tax Strategy 01:11:21 The Reality of Startup Success Rates 01:11:54 Choosing the Right Company to Join 01:14:48 The Value of Collaboration and Shared Experiences 📩 Subscribe to the Bricks & Bytes Newsletter: https://bricks-bytes.beehiiv.com/🌐 Visit our website: http://bricks-bytes.com/📲 Follow us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricks-bytes/ Twitter: https://x.com/bricksbytespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricksbytes/Enjoying the insights? Hit that Subscribe button to stay ahead in construction tech, AI, and the future of how we build.

    1hr 18min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    EXCLUSIVE: ProcurePro Just Raised $11M To Fix Construction Procurement

    EXCLUSIVE: ProcurePro just closed an $11M round and we got the founder on the mic first. "Control your risks, control your margins." That's the line Alastair Blenkin, CEO of ProcurePro, kept coming back to on the latest Bricks & Bytes — and it's the bet behind their fresh raise. Procurement is the most underinvested workflow in construction tech. By the time you're on site, you're just managing the risk you already locked in at buyout. ProcurePro has spent five years building the platform to fix that — and now has $130B+ of construction spend and one of the largest pricing data sets in the world flowing through it. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why procurement, not site management, is the real commercial lever on a project ✅ How ProcurePro went from a COVID pivot to Series B in five years ✅ What investors actually wanted to see between Series A and B ✅ AI bid leveling, live copilots, and flipping the model on subcontractor pricing Watch now on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube. #aec #construction #constructiontech #bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #ai #vc

    15 min
  3. 1,069 Dead. UK Construction Collapses. Caterpillar Prints Money.

    5 DAYS 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

  4. 6 DAYS 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 we 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

  5. 7 MAY

    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

  6. 6 MAY

    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

  7. 4 MAY

    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
  8. 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

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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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    Bricks And Bytes
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
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