Is $3 Billion the New Normal for Construction Tech Exits?
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Patric, Martin, and Dustin kick off 2026 with hot takes, bold predictions, and a no-holds-barred discussion on what’s really happening in construction tech.
What we cover:
- The 2026 construction industry trends everyone’s talking about (data centers, manufacturing plateaus, and the office market reality)
- Why LinkedIn has become a wasteland of AI-generated garbage and what actually works now
- Patric’s spicy prediction: “$3 billion exits in construction tech in 2026”
- The great pre-construction debate: Can you really reduce years of work to minutes?
- Why most tech companies are marketing to VCs instead of actual customers (and how to spot the BS)
- Canvas Robotics gets acquired by JLG – what this means for the robotics wave
- Steve Dellorto from ConCntric joins to talk about his 26 years at Clark Construction and why pre-con is broken
- The most ridiculous products from CES 2026 (AI-powered hair clippers, anyone?)
- A heated debate on socialism, taxes, and why New York’s mayor might be the worst businessman in America
Key quote: “It was never easier to start a business, but it was also never more difficult to build a great business.” – Patric
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Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:09 Introduction to 2026 Construction Trends
00:04:09 CES Conference Highlights and Innovations
00:07:08 Shifts in Construction Project Types
00:10:21 The Impact of Social Media on Industry Trends
00:13:13 The Evolution of Content Creation and Marketing
00:16:09 The Future of Business Models in Tech
00:19:21 The Role of People in Business Success
00:22:09 Reflections on Quality in Content and Business
00:25:15 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
00:28:26 Trends in Construction Mergers and Acquisitions
00:31:49 The Impact of Tariffs and Supply Chain Localization
00:35:34 Global Economic Shifts and Their Effects on Construction
00:40:02 The Rise of Offsite Manufacturing in Construction
00:43:03 Advancements in Robotics and AI in Construction
00:48:03 Green Building Mandates and Energy Challenges
00:53:38 Innovations in Pre-Construction Technology
00:59:47 Transitioning from Construction to Tech
01:01:14 Building Effective Teams in Tech
01:02:49 Customer Engagement in Tech
01:04:24 Project-First Focus in Construction Tech
01:06:16 The Reality of Pre-Construction
01:07:36 Building for Builders
01:09:01 Ridiculous Innovations from CES
01:16:07 Best Recent Purchases
