Bricks And Bytes

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Kyle Nitchen, the Influential Project Manager. In this episode, we learn about what makes a great project manager and why/how construction project managers like Kyle adopt technology on their sites. Tune in to find out about: What make a great project manager Pain points on site that technology can solve The importance of soft skills What makes great leaders Ways to improve content and writing skills If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Kyle Nitchen | The Influential Project Manager | ConTech ---------------------------------------- We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming! Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak —----------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00-3:17) - Intro (3:17-5:03) - Kyle's Exceptional Project Management Process (5:03-7:00) - Qualities for Becoming an Influential Product Manager like Kyle (7:00-17:30) - The Vital Role of Soft Skills (17:30-21:00) - Unaddressed Challenges in the Construction Industry (21:00-24:30) - Trends Shaping Offsite Construction (24:30-31:18) - The Shrinking Workforce in Construction (31:18-34:30) - Leading with Purpose and Vision (34:30-38:20) - Enhancing Your Writing Abilities (38:20) - Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Kingma Ma, Managing Director UK at PT1 and Member Board of Directors at UK PropTech Association (UKPA).  In this episode, we discuss PT1’s investment thesis, mistakes businesses make when pitching their services to VCs, VC's approach to investing in startups, ConTech in the UK vs. Europe and much more! Tune in to find out about: The VC investment process Most common framework VCs follow for investing in businesses What makes a great founder PT1’s due diligence process If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Kingma Ma  | Managing Director UK at PT1 | ConTech ---------------------------------------- We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming! Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak —----------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠   ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-0:06:55) - Intro (0:06:55-0:09:35) - Day in the life of an MD in the UK (0:09:35-0:21:00) - PT1's framework for investing in businesses (0:21:00-0:30:30) - PT1’s due diligence process (0:30:30-0:32:50) - Comparing ConTech in the UK vs. Europe (0:32:50-0:35:15) - Determining the potential success of a startup (0:35:15-0:39:10) - Common mistakes businesses make when pitching their services (0:39:10-0:41:00) - VC's approach to investing in startups (0:41:00-0:58:20) - Best practices for VCs when communicating with investors (0:58:20-0:59:07) - Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Kris Lengieza, Vice President of Global Partnerships and Alliances at Procore Technologies. We discuss Procore's vision, the Groundbreak conference, technology integration, opportunities in construction and much more! Tune in to find out about: Procore’s vision Opportunities in construction Benefits of integrated platform vs. siloed solutions Procore's Groundbreak conference If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Kris Lengieza | Vice President of Global Partnerships and Alliances at Procore Technologies | ConTech ---------------------------------------- We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming! If you are, use promo code BRICKS100 for $100 off your ticket price. Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak —----------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-0:07:30) - Intro (0:07:30-0:20:00) - How Procore’s vision is improving lives in construction (0:20:00-0:23:10) - Opportunities in construction (0:23:10-0:26:42) - Benefits of an integrated platform vs. siloed solutions (0:26:42-0:39:00) - Procore's Groundbreak conference (0:39:00-0:39:25) - Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Linden Dover, Founder of Weaver. We discuss his journey of building a tech startup, B2B and B2C dynamics in the construction industry, future of home renovation and much more! Tune in to find out about: Strategies for growing a startup Challenges while onboarding construction workers in tech B2C challenges in construction tech The future of home renovation If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Linden Dover | Founder of Weaver | ConTech ---------------------------------------- We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming! If you are, use promo code BRICKS100 for $100 off your ticket price. Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak —----------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners. Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠ ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-0:05:54) - Intro (0:05:54-0:10:07) - How to manage tech background in any startup (0:10:07-0:19:34) - Strategies for growing a startup (0:19:34-0:25:24) - How to onboard construction workers in tech (0:25:24-0:27:05) - B2C challenges in construction tech (0:27:05-0:37:04) - Thoughts on home renovation with tech and its future (0:37:04-0:37:25) - Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes we have Josh Levy, CEO of Document Crunch. We discuss the importance of building a strong team culture, contracts in the construction industry, maintaining work-life balance as a CEO and many more! Tune in to find out about: Key factors in building a team within your business, Common Issues with construction contracts, How to sell software in construction industry, Interview techniques when hiring, Challenges of being a CEO, Learning and improvement culture in early stage startups. If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Josh Levy  | CEO of Document Crunch | ConTech ---------------------------------------- We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming! If you are, use promo-code BRICKS100 for $100 off your ticket price. Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak —----------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional construction partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠   ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-0:14:00) - Intro (0:14:00-0:18:15) - Difficulties in complying with every construction contract procedure (0:18:15-0:20:20) - Common issues with construction contracts (0:20:20-0:28:38) - Experience selling software to the construction industry (0:28:38-0:30:25) - Key factors in building the team at Document Crunch (0:30:25-0:34:30) - Interview techniques when hiring (0:34:30-0:43:35) - Challenges of being a CEO (0:43:35-0:44:39) - Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes we got a chance to talk with Ron Nussbaum, founder of BuilderComs, to discuss the importance of communication in the construction process, social media presence, team building more: We also touch on Ron's transition from the US Marines to Construction and his present venture - BuilderComs. Tune in to find out about: Importance of focussing on solving customer’s PAIN points Importance of communication in Construction How to build a successful team in your business 75 Hard Challenge Importance and leveraging of social media presence If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Ron Nussbaum  | Founder of BuilderComs | ConTech ---------------------------------------- We are travelling to Chicago to Procore Groundbreak on September 19th and 20th to interview innovators in construction technology - let us know if you are coming! If you are, use promo-code BRICKS100 for $100 off your ticket price. Check https://www.procore.com/groundbreak —----------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠   ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-0:07:43) - Intro (0:07:43-0:12:22) - Introduction of BuilderComs and Ron’s experience transitioning from Marines to Construction to Tech Startup Founder (0:12:22-0:17:28) - How to address a long-standing customer pain point in the construction industry (0:17:28-0:23:16) - How to find ideal team members (0:23:16-0:25:14) - Role as a CEO, founder, and hands-on contributor (0:25:14-0:32:47) - Importance of building audience and brand recognition (0:32:47-0:37:10) - Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Construction (0:37:10-0:41:25) - 75 Hard Challenge: A Life-Changing Routine (0:41:25-0:42:56) - Outro

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes we got a chance to talk with Hattie Walker- Arnott, founder of AI-RE, to discuss innovation and disruption in real estate 2023. Tune in to find out about: The impact of large language models and AI  Areas of disruption in Real Estate Blockchain hype In 2023 What it takes to become a tech advisor If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Hattie Walker-Arnott  | Senior Regeneration Advisor at Perspicio | Founder of AI-RE | ConTech ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠   ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-0:09:08) - Intro (0:09:08-0:10:24) - How to manage between ideas effectively (0:10:24-0:12:27) - Definition of Real Estate 2023 (0:12:27-0:16:12) - Innovation taking place in Real Estate (0:16:12-0:36:57) - Areas of Real Estate that needs to be disrupted (0:36:57-0:40:30) - Blockchain Hype (0:40:30-0:47:20) - What it needs to become a Tech Advisor (0:47:20-0:52:33) - Outro

In this episode of Bricks & Bytes we have Luke Graham - Head of Research at Pi Labs to discuss venture capital, research, social science and psychology and many more. Tune in to find out about: The purpose of research in VC The origin of venture capital  Role of social science and psychology in venture capital and construction tech The benefits of partnering with a VC aside from the cash Thoughts on trends like AR, VR, Metaverse and AI  Whether you should get an MBA If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! ---------------------------------------- Luke Graham  | Head of Research at Pi Labs 🔍 | Venture Capital Researcher | ConTech ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠   ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-0:05:05) - Intro (0:05:05-0:07:42) - Role of a Head of Research at a Venture Firm  (0:07:42-0:17:00) - How to identify if a product is viable or not for any business   (0:17:00-0:18:50) - How does venture capital work  (0:18:50-0:21:10) - Why do we need venture capital (0:21:10-0:26:00) - What impact does social science have on the venture capital world? (0:26:00-0:27:35) - Thoughts on psychological theory  (0:27:35-0:37:20) - Is there still dry power in venture capital  (0:37:20-0:57:15) - Thoughts on AI, VR, AR and Metaverse hype (0:57:15-0:59:05) - Outro

In this episode of Bricks & Bytes we sit down for round 2 of our interview with Will Synnott and discuss all things sales, content, engagement, productivity and the life of a construction tech consultant. Tune in to hear: Where startups fail when it comes to Sales The importance of getting in front of your customer Why do people buy construction technology How to deal with rejection How to manage a busy sales-work-life balance If you enjoy today’s episode, leave us a comment or send us your thoughts - hello@bricksbytes.show.  And don’t forget to subscribe! ---------------------------------------- Will Synnott Engineer Turned Construction Technology Consultant 🏗 📊 | Director of Strategic Accounts at Disperse | Chartered Geologist | ConTech ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠  ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: (0:00:00-0:10:10) - Intro (0:10:10-0:11:18) - Importance of sales for growing a startup (0:11:18-0:15:45) - Where specifically do startups fail when it comes to sales ? (0:15:45-0:18:13) - Why do people buy construction tech solutions ? (0:18:13-0:23:29) - How to deal with clients who are not willing to adapt with tech? (0:23:29-0:31:55) - Importance of Content Creation in Construction Tech (0:31:55-0:40:12) - What happens if you don't change your technology? (0:40:12-0:41:28) - Outro

In today's episode, we are delighted to introduce our esteemed guest, Prakash Senghani, a Digital Construction thought leader and the Co-Founder and CEO of Navatech Group. Join us as we engage in a deep discussion on the Exploring Generative AI and Digital Transformation in Construction.Don't miss out on these key highlights from the podcast: Prakash Senghani's personal journey in the construction tech industry. Lessons learned: Embrace opportunities and overcome fear of failure. Reflections on working in the UK and the UAE construction industries. Tech-savvy population in the UAE accelerating tech adoption. Importance of software adoption in construction tech. Digital transformation, data management, and generative AI. Tune in to gain valuable insights and industry expertise from Prakash Senghani. Stay informed and connected with our podcast for more enriching discussions on interesting topics on construction. ---------------------------------------- Prakash Senghani, Co-Founder and CEO of Navatech Group ---------------------------------------- Today’s Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ – Construction and technology network platform  – connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.  Check ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠  Timestamp:- 00:00:00 --> 00:01:10 - Intro00:01:10 --> 00:01:52 - Sponsor00:01:52 --> 00:07:45 - Prakash's background and moving from the UK to the UAE00:07:45 --> 00:08:52 - Openness of people to technologies in the UAE00:08:52 --> 00:10:30 - Type of technologies mostly used in the UAE00:10:30 --> 00:13:06 - Key lessons Prakash learned during his journey00:13:06 --> 00:15:32 - Digital transformation and innovation in large organisation vs. small startup00:15:52 --> 00:17:03 - Definition of digital transformation00:17:03 --> 00:17:57 - Understanding data as key to success00:17:57 --> 00:20:51 - The way startups sell their solutions to large companies00:20:51 --> 00:25:43 - Best ways of implementing technology00:25:43 --> 00:26:50 - Improvement of BIM technology over time00:26:50 --> 00:28:15- Prakash’s definition of generative AI00:28:15 --> 00:29:37 - Introduction of safety.ai00:29:37 --> 00:32:19 - Generative AI use cases in construction industry00:32:19—> 00:33:47 - Generative AI and its adoption amongst people00:33:47 --> 00:38:45 - Future use of AI in construction industry and its impact on people00:38:45 --> 00:42:35 - Comparing life in the UK to the life in the UAE00:42:35 --> 00:44:09 - How to become a board advisor00:44:09 --> 00:44:56 - More about Prakash00:44:56 --> 00:45:18 - Outro