Is your construction project secretly losing $5 billion a year? This industry insider just exposed the shocking truth about why 89% of construction firms are failing.
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, and Patric dive deep into the hidden forces reshaping the AEC industry, plus exclusive interviews with game-changing founders who are disrupting everything.
What we cover:
The $5 billion heat crisis destroying construction schedules (and why Martin thinks it's just an excuse)
Why 70% of construction tech startups are failing at Series A funding rounds
Sean Petterson from SuperSede reveals how recycled plastic is replacing plywood forever
The brutal truth about why all construction software has terrible UX design
Mo Akbari's controversial take on how AI could kill DocuSign overnight
Patrick's explosive Coca-Cola business model that could transform construction
Why Europe's buildings are designed to overheat (and what that means for your projects)
Key Quote: "If you build shit companies and you raise your seed round on a shit promise and you can't deliver on that shit promise, well, at series A and B, it's easier to be found out." - Patric Hellermann
From climate disasters to funding secrets to revolutionary materials, this episode pulls back the curtain on what's really happening in construction tech. Warning: You might never look at your projects the same way again.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:07 Introduction and Technical Glitches
04:14 Cultural Insights from Corfu
07:07 Heat and Productivity in Construction
10:05 Debating Heat Management Solutions
13:09 Innovations in Construction for Heat Management
16:12 Building Regulations and Overheating Concerns
19:08 The Role of Insulation and Building Design
22:06 Funding Analysis and Market Trends
36:22 Funding Trends in Construction Tech
41:08 Challenges in Achieving Series A and B Funding
44:36 Introduction to Super Seed and Its Innovations
51:58 Super Seed's Unique Product Offerings
57:31 Scaling and Capacity Building in Manufacturing
01:02:34 Brand Strategy and Market Positioning
01:04:54 Navigating Industry Standards and Specifications
01:13:46 Choosing the Right Communication Tools
01:14:42 The Importance of User Experience in Construction Tech
01:16:56 Evaluating Product Design and Usability
01:19:38 Metrics for Assessing User Experience
01:25:19 The Role of AI in Product Development
01:29:24 The Future of Document Signing Solutions
01:32:55 The Impact of Pricing on Market Competition
01:35:24 Mo's Upcoming Project Reveal
