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