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Bricks And Bytes

Bricks And Bytes
Construction Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Construction Industry
Robotics
Procore
Venture Capital
AI In Construction
Architecture
Project Management
Digital Transformation
Entrepreneurship
Risk Management
Autodesk
Reality Capture
Data Management
Data Centers
BIM
Construction
3D Scanning
4M Analytics

A show about construction technology, business, and entrepreneurship. Welcome to the Bricks and Bytes Podcast, where we bring together the worlds of construction, technology, and entrepreneurship. We explore the innovative ideas and groundbreaking advancements that are shaping the future of the industry.

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"Everybody thinks that autonomous heavy equipment is commonplace, whereas in fact the adoption is basically zero."

Frederik Filz-Reiterdank said that to us from the operator's seat of an autonomous roller, on a live chip fab site in upstate New York... more

A 4x levered AI fund handed its entire public book to Citadel. The S&P 500 crossed $70 trillion days later.

And somewhere in the middle of all that, Patric put a date on the next one:

"We're 15 months away from that Palantir moment, 100%."

Physica... more

We asked Scoreboard AI's Charles Ma what the single most expensive mistake contractors make at buyout is. His answer:"Outsourcing their understanding of the project to their trade partners."Charles was employee #1 at Versatile, one of construction te... more

This week's briefing covers three things that are already changing the shape of construction, one of them from a dirt road in Texas at 4am.

Bedrock Robotics was founded by the team behind Waymo's driverless technology. They do not build new excavato... more

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Kevin Peterson
Co-founder and CTO of Bedrock Robotics
Bedrock Robotics
Episode: $785 Billion, Autonomous Excavators, and a New Landlord Called BlackRock.
Jake Browning
NFL quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; owner at Sutter Street Demolition
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) / Sutter Street Demolition
Episode: NFL Quarterback Jake Browning, a $2.1B Stadium and the $300K Bid Strategy
Katie Zeppieri
Founder and CEO of MicDrop Agency
MicDrop Agency
Episode: PR for Construction Tech Explained | What Founders Need to Get Right
Sarah (Trunk Tools)
Founder/leader of Trunk Tools
Trunk Tools
Episode: Manhattan Skyscraper Buckling, Trunk Tools’ $70M, Change Management Over Tech & Why Fintech Backs Construction
Eric (SubBase)
Executive at SubBase
SubBase
Episode: Manhattan Skyscraper Buckling, Trunk Tools’ $70M, Change Management Over Tech & Why Fintech Backs Construction
Ben Leach
Founder of HammerTech
HammerTech
Episode: The AI Making Construction Sites Safer
Marc Minor
CEO/Executive at Higharc
Higharc
Episode: Palantir’s AI Play, Higharc’s $95M Raise, India’s Construction Boom And OpenSpace’s Spatial AI
Jean-Marc Frangos
Executive, Shimizu Corporation; involved in open innovation and AI/ robotics initiatives
Shimizu Corporation
Episode: How Japan’s 220-Year-Old Contractor Is Rolling Out AI Across A 20,000-Person Workforce
Ryan Maibach
CEO of Barton Malow
Barton Malow
Episode: When AI Knows What You Know, What Does the Client Pay For?

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Owen Drury
Host of Bricks And Bytes; Executive Weekly Briefing

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • awesome podcast!

    awesome podcast! love this podcast show, thanks for make it!

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    Jason H. Garcia
    United States3 years ago
  • Good Podcast

    Wow very good podcast show, i love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    USA Blasta
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners consistently praise the practical takeaways and real-world case studies.
The show balances ambitious tech topics with grounded industry context.
Guests are varied and deeply experienced in construction tech and enterprise software.

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$785 Billion, Autonomous Excavators, and a New Landlord Called BlackRock.
Q: If BlackRock owns the building and Meta operates it, who does your project manager actually work for?
The guest/conversation suggests shifting accountability toward the asset manager, with the project's economics and governance increasingly tied to financing structures and lease agreements rather than traditional owner–builder dynamics.
$785 Billion, Autonomous Excavators, and a New Landlord Called BlackRock.
Q: Would you let an autonomous excavator loose on one of your live sites tomorrow?
The host discusses cautious optimism, noting productivity gains and safety stress tests while emphasizing that human oversight and measurable proof are still crucial before full deployment on live sites.
Barton Malow CEO Ryan Maibach on AI, Data Centres and the Future of Construction
Q: Would you say that we are at a peak in the data center boom, given hyperscalers and major tech client demand?
Yes, data centers are a global, unprecedented driver for this period; the scale and dispersion create unique opportunities and also raise questions about risk and societal impact.
Barton Malow CEO Ryan Maibach on AI, Data Centres and the Future of Construction
Q: One word kind of answers. Builder or technologist, which word fits you better?
Definitely builder, though I admit one word answers are hard; I see myself as a builder who embraces technology to advance construction practice.
Procore’s Safety Lead On NFC Helmets, AI, And The Future Of Jobsite Safety
Q: Where does Procore sit in the safety technology landscape—when is it better to use a specialist platform vs. Procore's safety module?
Procore aims to integrate safety across the broader project ecosystem, leveraging data from multiple domains to provide a unified safety experience, while recognizing that regional or trade-specific needs may require specialized tools; partnerships and integrations are key.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bricks And Bytes

What is Bricks And Bytes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-forward construction podcast focused on the intersection of infrastructure, software, and innovation. Episodes frequently cover AI tooling and token economics, robotics on site, data-enabled project delivery, and big-industry shifts like ERP transformations and major software consolidations. Guests range from leading contractors and software providers to robotics startups, with practical analysis of real-world deployments, procurement strategies, and how data and automation reshape delivery, safety, and profitability. Notable strengths include frequent case studies from large-scale projects, a clear emphasis on actionable takeaways for owners, contractors, and technology vendors, and a willingness to explore ambitious, frontier ideas... more

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