Bricks And Bytes

Luigi La Corte, CEO of Provision, builds AI estimators and agents for construction pre-construction workflows. He talks about AI replacing specialist software, how scope agents handle ambiguity, and why contract review is being commoditized. Conversation also covers AGI-like agent setups run cheaply, industry safety concerns, and the widening technology gap in construction.

Colin Piper, CMO at BuildOps and former Autodesk marketer, speaks about building software for MEP trade contractors. He explains BuildOps’ go-to-market playbook and full-funnel marketing tactics. He highlights findings from a survey of 600 trade contractors on AI adoption, how trades use AI daily, and why training — not fear — is the main barrier.

Erez Dror, founder of Genda, who built an anonymous phone-based workforce tracker. Aviv Leibovici, CPO at Buildots, who turns site cameras and BIM into operational insights. They discuss why combining progress visuals with workforce data creates productivity intelligence. They explain how Genda gained wide worker adoption, why field data will power AI in construction, and how this combo reveals real causes of delays.

$300 billion wiped from software stocks in a single week. Is SaaS officially dead or is this the buying opportunity of a decade?In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Patric, Dustin, and Martin break down the so-called "SaaSpocalypse" rocking global markets, welcome back Bedrock CTO Kevin Peterson fresh off a massive $270M Series B that puts his autonomous excavator company into unicorn territory, and dissect the hilarious beef between Anthropic and OpenAI playing out on the Super Bowl stage.Topics discussed:The $300B+ SaaS valuation crash and whether it's a death sentence or a market correction back to normalWhy software engineers are now "juicing" with AI coding tools and what that means for the industryBedrock's journey from Series A to unicorn status, their autonomous excavators on real job sites, and why Google's Capital G is backing themWhere smart money is moving as investors flee software stocks (hint: Europe is winning)Anthropic's brilliant Super Bowl ad mocking OpenAI's plan to put ads in ChatGPT and Sam Altman's salty response38% of Stanford students claiming disability for perks and what it says about elite institutions💬 "LLMs are book smart. They've read every forum on Reddit, every book ever published. But when you get out in the field, it's not in the book." Kevin Peterson, CTO of BedrockWatch the full episode now on Youtube. Link in the comments!Our Sponsor:Aphex 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.comBuildVision -   streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.ioChapters00:00 Intro01:26 The SaaSpocalypse: A New Era for Software 04:51 Market Corrections: The Future of SaaS Valuations 07:21 AI's Role in Software Development 18:54 The Evolution of Software Engineering 24:05 Bedrock's Journey: From Startup to Unicorn 30:49 The Future of Autonomous Construction Vehicles 32:54 Customer Perspectives and Ideal Partnerships 34:59 Safety and Supervision in Automation 36:01 Building a Strong Team for Innovation 438:14 Design Considerations for Autonomous Machines 39:40 Investment Trends in Robotics and AI 42:06 The Role of User Interface in Automation 47:20 Investment Strategies in Competitive Spaces 48:24 The Future of Autonomy and AI in Industry 49:35 The Battle of AI Companies: OpenAI vs. Anthropic 56:02 Disability Claims and University Ethics 01:07:06 Super Bowl Predictions and Lighthearted Banter

KP Reddy, serial entrepreneur and construction-tech investor, and Dustin DeVan, seasoned construction-tech CEO and former general contractor, clash over whether AI can clean messy project data or firms must first structure it. They debate systems of record, ontologies, LLM roles, Excel’s staying power, data longevity, and what builders really need from tech. Quick, opinionated, and provocative.

AI agents that run Tinder, code, and even handle purchases spark a debate about outsourcing daily life. Equipment-backed financing and a $6B construction tech IPO reshape how heavy gear gets funded. Meta’s costly metaverse pivot and a surge in construction robotics highlight tech upheaval. Scanning and 3D printing advances are speeding up jobsite digitization.

Stephan Mansour, Director of Operations at Printerra and additive construction standards leader with nearly 20 years in construction. He talks about how 3D printing is integrating on sites, why labor and climate pressures are accelerating adoption, the role of standards and insurance in scaling, different printer types and real project use cases, and practical paths for developers to introduce the technology.

Join industry pioneers Mike Powers, founder of BuildVision, Anton Glance of BuildDroid, and advisor Kevin Halter as they navigate a tumultuous week in construction tech. They delve into Procore's strategic acquisition of DataGrid and Autodesk's significant layoffs. Mike shares why he stripped AI from BuildVision's branding, while Anton introduces his revolutionary robot simulation platform. Kevin offers keen insights on sales dynamics and M&A challenges, making for an engaging discussion on the future of construction technology.

Don Jacob, co-founder of Bluebeam and former NASA engineer, shares the incredible journey of creating a cornerstone in construction technology. He reveals how Bluebeam became a verb in the industry due to its exceptional customer support and accessibility. Jacob highlights the parallels between today’s AI surge and the internet boom of the late '90s, discussing Bluebeam Max's AI integration. He emphasizes the need for innovation and how a bootstrap mentality shaped the company's DNA, fueling his excitement for the future of collaboration in construction.

Tom Yeshurun, founder of Civ Robotics, dives into the world of automated construction layout. He reveals the pitfalls of carbon accounting in the construction industry, explaining why it quickly lost favor. Tom shares insights on how Civ's technology achieves over 5,000 layout points per day while dramatically reducing costs from $5–$10 to below $2 per point. He discusses the challenges faced with robot accessibility and why Civ pivoted from drones to ground robotics, aiming for global expansion in this innovative sector.