Bricks & Bytes

"Construction scheduling is completely broken. We're still using PDF files and sticky notes to manage million-dollar projects." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Patrick Hennessy from Harkins Builders, Inc. and we got to learn about why traditional project management tools are failing the construction industry, how AI could revolutionize daily site operations, and the brutal truth about construction tech pricing... and many more! Patrick runs planning and analytics for a $600M general contractor and shares unfiltered insights from the trenches of construction technology adoption. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why Primavera P6 and traditional scheduling software creates more problems than it solves ✅ How AI daily briefs could replace morning huddles and transform job site management ✅ The real reason construction software pricing is getting out of control and what contractors should demand ✅ Why construction tech websites are completely useless and how startups are losing millions in delayed sales cycles Listen now on Youtube and get the inside perspective on where construction technology is actually heading from someone who evaluates and implements it every day. Watch here : https://lnkd.in/eDt9Tc8A

A $450 million AI startup just went bankrupt after lying about their revenue - and this might be just the beginning of the AI apocalypse. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, Dustin DeVan, and Patric Hellermann dive deep into the shocking collapse of Builder AI and what it reveals about the entire AI industry. From fraudulent revenue claims to human workers disguised as AI, this cautionary tale exposes the dark side of Silicon Valley's latest obsession. Key topics discussed: - Builder AI's spectacular $450M bankruptcy and 25% revenue overstatement - Why 90-95% of AI companies are headed for failure according to VCs - OpenAI's questionable $6.5 billion acquisition of Johnny Ive's design firm - How construction companies are getting fed up with AI promises - The deadly mistakes founders make with venture debt - Why hiring "missionaries" beats "mercenaries" every time - The real cost of delayed hiring decisions on cash burn - Why Ivy League credentials might actually hurt you in construction tech - The truth about TAM calculations and industry sizing myths "I talked to a VC yesterday, and we were guesstimating... 90% to 95% of AI companies are just going to go to zero." - Dustin DeVan Tune in for unfiltered insights on AI hype, hiring secrets, and what really matters in construction tech. Watch the episode here : https://lnkd.in/ermjYhrE

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"Boards and the whole corporate governance are not helping founders if ..." What do you think about it? Watch the full episode here : https://lnkd.in/ewjgY2f4

You may price a job for two years just to get the chance to build it." That's the brutal reality Trey Darnell shared about construction sales today. In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Trey Darnell, Director of Sales at Ediphi, and we got to learn about why construction tech sales is completely broken, how most salespeople get it wrong, and why the industry desperately needs a new approach... and many more! Trey went from writing user guides on construction sites to becoming a sales leader at one of the hottest pre-construction tech companies. His journey reveals hard truths about our industry. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why 90% of construction salespeople fail at their job ✅ The hidden cost of pricing jobs for years without winning them ✅ Why platforms are becoming "jack of all trades, master of none"  ✅ How to sell construction tech without being another annoying vendor This episode will change how you think about buying and selling construction technology. Listen now on Youtube and let us know what you think in the comments. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/d4MKizVB

Hear Clifton Harness answering Why is Paper > Digital? Watch the full episode over here : https://lnkd.in/ewjgY2f4

"They did their research and found out that I'm learning how to golf. So they invited me to a golf lesson to have the pitch. That's obviously the quickest way to my heart - through my extracurricular activities." - Tim Gaylord How personal and creative are you willing to get with your outreach to stand out from the crowd? Watch here : https://lnkd.in/esZ737hg

"I'm really excited about the combination of AI and robotics. If we can remove workers from harmful scenarios and dull, dangerous tasks, while also optimizing workflows and improving efficiency - that's gonna be huge for the industry." - Tim Gaylord How will AI-powered robotics transform the future of construction work? Watch here : https://lnkd.in/esZ737hg

"Y Combinator used to be special with just 20 companies. Now they're churning through hundreds of startups like a factory." - Dustin DeVan Is bigger always better in the startup world? Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ewjgY2f4

"Getting on the wrong project quickly could be way worse than waiting and getting on the right projects a month or two later. A poor experience can sink a startup." - Tim Gaylord Are you rushing into partnerships that might do more harm than good to your reputation? Watch here : https://lnkd.in/esZ737hg