"The world has an enormous shortage of qualified project managers - to the tune of tens of millions of people."

In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Greg from Nodes & Links and we got to learn about how AI is solving construction's biggest workforce crisis, why American customers bite your hand off for ROI while Europeans think about it for budget cycles, and the physics behind project acceleration... and many more!

Tune in to find out about:

✅ Why the construction industry needs a billion more project managers and how AI workers will fill the gap

✅ How one customer saved $63,000 per scheduler per year using automation software

✅ The brutal reality of startup hiring - 0.3% acceptance rate from 15,000 CVs reviewed

✅ Why the CEO's job is preventing failure while everyone else maximizes success

Listen now on Spotify to discover how construction scheduling is being revolutionized and what it means for the future of mega projects worldwide.

Our Sponsor:

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

03:00 Introduction to Nodes and Links

05:43 Evolution of Project Management Software

08:54 The Role of AI in Construction

11:39 Challenges in Project Management

14:33 Customer Onboarding and Experience

17:36 Pricing and Business Model

20:35 Scaling Challenges in Tech

23:29 Identifying Customer Pain Points

34:14 Maximizing Productivity in Construction Projects

35:55 Client vs Contractor Needs in Software

37:07 Global Operations and Team Management

38:36 Building High-Performance Remote Teams

39:59 The CEO's Role in Preventing Failure

43:29 Insights from 'The Physics of Project Acceleration'

46:27 Recent Funding and Growth Strategies

49:53 Understanding Profitability in Construction Tech

52:01 Raising Capital in Construction Technology

54:56 Calculating Capital Needs for Growth

56:55 Vision for the Future of Project Management

59:02 Cultural Nuances in Global Construction Practices

99% of acquisition deals fail, but Britton Langdon beat the odds when a sneaky AI scraper accidentally announced his stealth startup to 30,000 people.

In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Britton Langdon and we got to learn about his journey from building M-Suite to launching BuildFactory, the hidden capacity problem in prefab shops, and why construction has more FOMO than any other industry... and many more!

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How he achieved 140% net retention at M-Suite before selling to Stanley Black & Decker

✅ Why every prefab shop has hidden capacity but nobody talks about it

✅ The marketplace approach to solving construction's supply and demand problem

✅ Why construction companies fear missing out more than any other industry

Listen now on Spotify to hear how Britton is building the Airbnb for offsite construction and democratizing fabrication work across North America.

Our Sponsor:

Archdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.com

Chapters

02:00 Welcome Back and New Beginnings

04:59 The Launch of BuildFactory

07:55 Building in Cedar Rapids: A Unique Perspective

11:03 Understanding M Suite: The Journey

13:43 The Decision to Sell: Timing and Strategy

16:48 Customer Retention and Business Growth

19:40 Pricing Models and Value Creation

22:44 Navigating Acquisition Offers

25:46 Diligence and Compliance in Acquisitions

28:38 Lessons Learned for Future Ventures

33:52 Exploring BeamFabField and Its Limitations

36:25 Introduction to Build Factory and Its Ecosystem

40:31 Addressing Supply and Demand in Prefabrication

44:20 The Role of Prefabrication in Construction

48:28 Building a Marketplace for Prefabrication

53:10 Challenges and Strategies in Marketplace Development

59:15 The Future of Build Factory and Market Trends

"We acquired a robotics company that nobody knows about and robot costs just crashed from $100,000 to $15,000."

In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Matt Daly, CMO of DroneDeploy, and we got to learn about the hidden robotics revolution happening in construction, why most startups are choosing the wrong funding path, and how AI agents with "a million eyeballs" are about to transform job sites... and many more!

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How ground robots went from $100K to $15K and why this changes everything

✅ Why 60% of DroneDeploy's new customers come from word of mouth

✅ The biggest mistake early-stage construction tech founders make with funding

✅ How multimodal AI models are replacing human-powered data analysis

Listen now on Spotify to discover why Matt believes "this is such a phenomenal time to be building products in reality capture" and what's coming this fall that will deliver answers, not just mountains of photos.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

03:24 Introduction and Overview of DroneDeploy

06:20 The Role of Robotics and AI in Construction

09:17 Merging for Market Consolidation

12:07 The Future of Reality Capture Solutions

15:19 Vision for Automated Data Capture

18:18 Challenges in Robotics and Automation

21:02 Cost Dynamics in Ground Robotics

24:10 The Impact of Major Tech Companies

27:02 Understanding Customer Personas

30:00 Visibility and Data Sharing Among Stakeholders

33:07 Customization of Solutions for Different Trades

35:56 Lessons Learned in Business Growth

40:01 Mastering Talent Acquisition

47:07 Navigating Capital Acquisition

53:59 Effective Resource Allocation

01:00:18 Marketing Strategies and Customer Acquisition

01:03:26 The Evolution of Reality Capture with AI

01:06:17 Pricing Models in Construction Software