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Our library of thoughts about everything AECS-Tech, spanning design, construction, renovation, blue-collar and robotics, B2B marketplaces, supply chains and logistics. Plus the occasional sneak peeks into the Foundamental family life.

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The latest in venture and technology in the real world, from construction-tech to design-tech. Two early-stage investors shooting the breeze about startups, founders and venture funding. We talk about design, construction, renovation, blue-collar, robotics and supply chains. Hosted by Patric Hellermann and Shub Bhattacharya, General Partners at Foundamental

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Reflections of a VC in AEC technology (architecture, engineering and construction-tech). What fascinated me last week.

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In what might be a world premiere - a VC firm allowing an external documentary team inside - Foundamental’s General Partners sit down with the Bricks & Bytes Documentary team for an unfiltered view into our ‘kitchen’.

From Foundamental’s unique origin story, over controversial takes on the future of AECS and venture, to the philosophies powering Foundamental’s decisions and portfolio success, this documentary series offers a first-of-its-kind behind the scenes access to the people, strategies, and hard-earned learnings of Foundamental.

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Covering a spectrum of verticals on construction, 3D and design, including renovation, blue-collar workforce and robotics, supply chains and logistics.

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Why Iron Man is the solution for one of construction’s biggest problems
What may sound like a catchy title, is our argument for the use of exoskeletons in the built world. Well, not exactly Tony Stark custom bespoke “Mark VII” with super-sonic flight as feature overkill, but lightweight and affordable devices.
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Articles
Robotics | Hard-Tech
A tech orchestra is what construction needs
Don’t we all share that romantic notion of a self-managed construction site, where planning and execution are seamlessly integrated and fully automated?
Articles
Articles
Supply | Marketplaces
'The belief that every building is unique has been an excuse not to industrialize construction'
Klaus Freiberg is an experienced blue chip CxO with a deep treasure trove of operator’s knowledge in the real estate sector. As COO of Vonovia, Europe’s largest residential real estate company, he insourced and operated the largest amount of skilled construction workers in the country – and reaping lean construction efficiencies from it.
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Articles
Markets Observatory
Text Message Interview with Mighty Buildings (A Trial)
In our Text Message Interview, Sam Ruben, Co-Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer at Mighty Buildings, explains how they are solving the housing crisis with houses that are entirely 3D-printed.
Podcast
Podcast
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
How not to build an airport - lessons from an infrastructure disaster made in Germany
We don’t want to blame former US president Ronald Reagan. Still, in his famous Berlin speech in 1987, he not only called upon Gorbatschow to “tear down this wall,” he also looked “to the day when West Berlin can become one of the chief aviation hubs in all central Europe.”
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Articles
Supply | Marketplaces
'The whole sector is deeply undermanaged'
Stefan Kirsten is an industrial veteran with a background as a German blue chip CFO at companies like Metro Group, Thyssenkrupp as well as Vonovia, the largest German residential real estate company.
Articles
Articles
Markets Observatory
To fix the housing crisis, these designers drew inspiration from the Apple Store
Juno’s apartment buildings are treated more like a product than a project, which means they’re faster, cheaper, and easier to scale.
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Press
North America
Decarb the Real World
Amidst Pandemic-Driven Urban Exodus, Welcome Homes Launches First Fully Digital Home Buying Experience, Bolstered by a $5.35M Seed Round
Welcome Homes aims to alleviate the stressors of building a home by allowing buyers to decide on their next nest from the comfort of their home. Then Welcome Homes handles the rest from breaking ground to managing the project and delivering it on time.
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Press
North America
Supply | Marketplaces
The case for solving construction CO2
‘Our house is on fire.’ That was the message Greta Thunberg addressed the global Davos elite within early 2020. And houses add 40% of the yearly emissions.
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Articles
Decarb the Real World
'There is no other sector that holds such a big lever for climate impact'
Construction and mining are often overlooked but account for 17% of global CO2 emissions. Meaning that there is obviously a lever here. What is the most promising way to bring down these emissions?
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Articles
Decarb the Real World
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