ICYMI: €5.7M Investment, AI, Robotics, and Industry Insights

"AI will transform AEC so much, we won't have the same industry in 5-10 years." In this episode, we had Britton Langdon (SnapTrude) and Clifton Harness (TestFit) share their views on construction tech's future. We explored AI's impact, robotics in construction, and new ways to assess land deals.

Britton, with his background in founding and selling M Suite, shared insights on AI's practical applications in construction. Meanwhile, Clifton, driven by his developer father's challenges, explained how TestFit is revolutionsing land deal assessments.

Could a "Cloud Installer" approach help insulate 30 million European homes faster? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about Varm's €5.7M seed round for their innovative insulation business. They're using a "Cloud Installer" approach to scale across Europe.

We also discussed Nemetschek Group entering India's construction software market, starting with university partnerships. Plus, Patric Hellermann shared why he's excited about Varm and his thoughts on "pay what you want" pricing for software.

In this episode, Amir Berman of Builddots challenges the status quo in construction technology. We explore how AI and data are silently revolutionizing the industry, despite widespread skepticism.

Amir shares lessons from his failed startup, proposing controversial new models for ROI and product management in construction tech. We delve into the clash between digital solutions and physical realities and uncover strategies to bridge this divide.

On last week’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we were joined by Buildots’ Director of Strategy and Go-to-Market, Amir Berman.

Amir took us on a journey of the complex field of product management and development in construction tech.

In this week’s bulletin, we explore Buildots’ approach. One that’s led them to over $121m in funding since 2019, as they march toward progress tracking dominance.

"Think about a different digital product that you might have been building on a different life. Let's say that you were the product manager for Gmail," Berman explains. "Now take it back, for example, for construction. You're building usually online products 90% of the time for clients that will interact with it and their product is completely offline."

This fundamental disconnect between digital solutions and physical construction projects is at the heart of the challenge.

Tom Deane's story is one of entrepreneurial spirit, international ambition, and a deep understanding of the construction industry. As the co-founder of ProjectMark, a cutting-edge CRM software tailored for the construction sector, Deane’s journey from Ireland to Silicon Valley exemplifies the global nature of today’s startup ecosystem.

In today's complex construction landscape, supply chain visibility is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. As projects grow in scale and complexity, the need for real-time tracking and efficient material management has never been more critical.

Welcome to the final installment of our OPTIMA framework series. We've explored Objectives, People, Targeted outcomes, and Integrated processes. Now, let’s dive into the last two elements: Modern tools and Accurate measurement.