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W/C 16th September 2024

NEW EPISODES
How Implenia Navigates Innovation in a Traditional Industry – Karel Van Eechoud’s Approach For Innovation

“Innovation isn’t just about digital solutions – sometimes it’s about reinventing the materials we use every day.”

In this episode, we had Karel Van Eechoud, Head of Innovation at Implenia. We got to learn about the challenges of urban construction, the importance of material innovation, and the role of entrepreneurship in a large construction company.

How to Build a Space Company: Jim Cantrell’s Journey From SpaceX’s Founding to Phantom Space – BONUS Episode

Ever wonder what it takes to start a rocket company? Or how SpaceX got off the ground? In this episode of BitBuilders, we had Jim Cantrell, one of SpaceX’s founding team members.

He shared incredible stories from the early days of SpaceX and lessons learned building hard tech startups.

Super Series Preview With Foundamental – Episode 001 – Origins

Note: This is the 1st episode of our 8-part Super Series with Foundamental.

The unique origin story of how three unlikely partners came together to create a global powerhouse in construction tech investing.

How Gecko Robotics is Transforming Asset Management Using Robot Inspectors – Troy Demmer

Are robots the future of infrastructure safety? This startup’s journey might surprise you.

We learned about Troy’s journey from healthcare to robotics, the challenges of building hardware startups, and how Gecko is transforming infrastructure maintenance for both private and public sectors.

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BRICKS & BYTES BULLETIN
Could an Entrepreneur in Residence Save Your Construction Firm?

We’ve seen the term “Entrepreneur In Residence” (EIR) coined in many ways. Is it just a “trendy” word? Is it a must-have title these days? Why the hell do you need one in construction?

Well, Victor Muchiri, an EIR at Barton Mallow, recently shared insights with us. His perspective sheds light on this emerging role in construction.

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2 FAVORITE QUOTES:

“Innovation will never, let’s say, it will never have a purely 100% return on innovation, meaning part of your activities will be indirectly contributing to this ROI.”

– Karel’s nuanced view on measuring the return on investment for innovation activities

“The only thing he is about in SpaceX is about going to Mars. In fact, I would submit to you that his entire enterprise set is about settling Mars.”

– Jim’s insight into Elon Musk’s core motivation behind SpaceX and his other ventures

LATEST STORIES:

How AI and IoT are Revolutionising Heavy Equipment Management in Construction

Discover the significant opportunity for improvement in heavy equipment management in construction. Learn how to optimise equipment usage and reduce costs.

Cognitive Biases in Project Management: The Hidden Influences Shaping Our Decisions

Discover how cognitive biases in project management impact decision-making. Learn to identify and overcome availability, optimism, and salience biases for better project outcomes.

How Latin America and the Middle East are Reshaping the ConTech Landscape

The construction tech landscape is expanding. Latin America and the Middle East are emerging as powerhouses of innovation, challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance.

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