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"Why one construction company chose to build their own estimating solution after evaluating every option in the market" Recently, we released our Super Series with Ediphi, where Michael Navarro shares how his journey began in 2017 when he was tasked with finding an estimating solution for Suffolk Construction. After evaluating commercial options, he made a bold decision: build their own. The key insight? Formulas and interconnectivity were missing from existing solutions. The ability to make rapid changes - like deleting a floor and having all estimates update instantly - wasn't possible with available tools. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why existing estimating solutions fell short ✅ The power of formula-based, interconnected estimates ✅ How faster decisions can transform pre-construction ✅ Why building internal tools sometimes makes more sense Watch here : https://buff.ly/HAo0LeT

"A tech-enabled general contractor reduced construction costs by 30% and build times by 25% - not by replacing trades, but by empowering them with better tools." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Salman Ahmad from Mosaic who shared how they're revolutionizing the built-to-rent housing sector by bringing together software and construction expertise. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Mosaic achieves 30% cost reduction compared to traditional commercial GCs ✅ Their approach to "gentle disruption" that works with existing trades rather than replacing them ✅ How they're scaling to 2,000 units under construction with just 60 employees ✅ Why the future of construction might be in data granularity rather than new materials or robotics Listen to the full conversation on Spotify and learn how Mosaic is addressing the housing crisis by making construction more efficient without reinventing the wheel. Listen here : https://lnkd.in/ez9sMpzc

"Innovation isn't just about technology—it's about people with passion." - Amr Raafat's insight on construction industry challenges In our recent episode of Corporate Innovations from Bricks and Bytes, Amr Raafat talks about the critical need for talented, passionate individuals across all levels of the construction industry. He highlights the importance of continuous learning and staying ahead with innovative technology. He even shares how this approach has helped his team solve unique problems and maintain their position at the forefront of the industry. Tune in to find out about: ✅ The growing demand for skilled workers in construction ✅ Why passion is crucial in adopting new technologies ✅ How continuous learning drives innovation ✅ The role of technology in solving industry challenges Listen to the full episode on Spotify to gain valuable insights on talent and innovation in construction. Link : https://buff.ly/GHOLIYO

"Start small, but think big." - Amr Raafat's advice for construction tech startups In our recent episode of Corporate Innovations from Bricks and Bytes, Amr Raafat talks about crucial strategies for startup founders in construction tech. He emphasizes the importance of starting with smaller projects and listening to real problems on job sites. He even shares insights on how to develop powerful solutions that truly address industry challenges. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why starting small leads to unlimited growth ✅ The importance of solving real-world problems ✅ How to avoid developing solutions without a problem ✅ The key to powerful innovation in construction Listen to the full episode on Spotify to gain valuable insights for your construction tech startup. Link : https://lnkd.in/e6q4_6Dp

"Construction: Last to adopt, but not least to innovate?" - Alan's candid take on industry trends In our recent episode of Bricks and Bytes, Alan Mosca discusses the construction industry's position in adopting new technologies, particularly AI. He offers a realistic perspective on the industry's historical pattern of technology adoption. He even shares insights on why construction and related fields often lag behind other industries in embracing new solutions. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Construction's place in the technology adoption timeline ✅ Comparison with other industries like agriculture ✅ The cultural factors influencing slow adoption rates ✅ Potential for change in the industry's approach to innovation Listen to the full episode on Spotify to understand the challenges and opportunities in construction technology adoption. Watch here: https://buff.ly/B91x8ov

"AI could be the key to solving construction's trust problem." - Alan Mosca's bold vision for the industry In our recent episode of Bricks and Bytes, Alan Mosca talks about the potential for AI to drive significant cultural change in construction. He highlights the long-standing trust issues between clients and contractors, rooted in contractual setups. He even shares how AI might help remove perceptions of personal culpability, paving the way for greater transparency. Tune in to find out about: ✅ The trust deficit in the construction industry ✅ How AI could reshape client-contractor relationships ✅ The role of transparency in building trust ✅ Potential cultural shifts in construction over the next few years Listen to the full episode on Spotify to explore the future of trust and transparency in construction. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/enszRvy3

"What if design and cost estimation happened simultaneously, not sequentially?" Recently, we released our Super Series with Ediphi, where the founders challenge the traditional approach to design and estimation in construction, proposing a paradigm shift in how we think about these processes. They share an intriguing vision: estimating should run parallel to design, not after it. While the industry dreams of BIM models automatically generating estimates, they suggest a more practical approach - estimating concepts before detailed design work begins. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why the current design-then-estimate approach is flawed ✅ How parallel design and estimation could transform pre-construction ✅ The limitations of relying on models for automatic estimates ✅ A new framework for more efficient project planning Watch the full series here : https://buff.ly/HAo0LeT

"$65 billion worth of rework happened in the United States last year in construction. The expectation in the market is that construction projects run over budgets and timelines." In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about TwinKnowledge, an AI-powered platform that raised $3.7M to help construction and real estate stakeholders QA/QC building drawings before they hit the field. We discovered how the company is tackling the massive $65B rework problem by creating AI assistants that help query unstructured data across different silos. Also, we learned about the power of "white glove" implementation approaches in construction tech from J.P. Bowgen of Camber Creek. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why developers feel the most pain from drawing errors ✅ How Twin Knowledge can help teams do "4-5X the work with half the team" ✅ Why founder expertise matters more than ever in the AI boom ✅ The importance of catching errors upstream before they become costly rework Listen to the full conversation on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eVpsc6Ep

"Value-based pricing isn't just a strategy - it's the key to sustainable growth in construction tech." In our recent episode of Groundbreakers, Chase Gilbert dives deep into the art of product pricing in construction technology. He breaks down three fundamental pricing approaches, explaining why focusing on value creation leads to better outcomes than cost-plus or competition-based strategies. Tune in to discover: ✅ The three core pricing strategies in construction tech ✅ Why value-based pricing outperforms traditional methods ✅ How to determine your product's true market value ✅ Making informed pricing decisions with limited data Listen to the full episode on Spotify to learn Chase's practical insights on pricing strategies that drive growth in construction technology. Watch here: https://buff.ly/qfvhEfp

"If I were creating a product for construction today, I wouldn't be designing a point-and-click interface." In today's episode of Groundbreakers from the Bricks & Bytes podcast, we had Thiago Da Costa, founder of Datagrid AI, sharing his journey from visual effects to transforming construction with AI agents. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How agentic AI differs from standard AI and why it's transforming construction workflows ✅ Why Data Grid focuses on connecting ALL data sources rather than just solving one isolated construction problem ✅ How AI agents can read through 26GB of construction drawings and make them instantly searchable ✅ Why current construction software models are broken and how consumption-based pricing is gaining traction Thiago offers a fascinating perspective on where construction tech is headed - away from traditional interfaces and toward intelligent agents that do the work while humans focus on strategy and relationships. Listen to the full conversation on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ebCzSD7C