Etrit Demaj - Scaling The Smart Building Operating System
In this episode, Etret Demaj, co‑founder of Code Labs—a smart building operating system— discusses the evolution of PropTech from transaction‑focused tools to solutions that enhance the performance of physical assets, especially legacy buildings. He shares his immigrant journey from war‑torn Kosovo to the U.S., highlighting how his family's resilience and early hustles shaped his entrepreneurial drive. Demaj also reflects on lessons learned at JPMorgan Chase about scaling processes, clear communication, and the importance of learning faster than failing, which now inform Code Labs' growth strategy.
How REITs Can Improve Energy Efficiency with Free Virtual Commissioning Resource
In this episode of The REIT Report, Jessica Long speaks with Bridget Bray of Power Takeoff about the company’s utility‑funded Virtual Commissioning (VCX) program, which remotely analyzes smart‑meter data to pinpoint energy waste in commercial and industrial buildings. By providing...
CEO of Yanolja on AI Agents Running Hotels
In this episode, Ajaz Sodowala, CEO of Yanolja Cloud Solution, explains how his company powers over 33,000 hotels in 170+ countries with a unified, cloud‑based platform that combines PMS, booking engine, channel management, dynamic pricing and more. He traces Yanolja’s...
AI Agents and the Future of Construction Sales
In this episode of AEC Business, host Arne Heiskanen talks with Paul Indinger, Managing Director of Building Radar, about how AI and generative AI are transforming sales in the construction sector. Paul explains the evolution of Building Radar from a...
Unlocking Large-Scale Structural Synthesis: High-Performance GPU Topology Optimization For Architectural And Civil Engineering Applications
In this CDFAM symposium talk, PhD candidate Raul Llamas presents his GPU‑accelerated, large‑scale structural topology optimization framework, built in Julia and capable of handling tens of millions of finite‑element cells in just a few hours on a consumer‑grade GPU. He...
Functional AI For 3D Design Automation — From Path Finding To Generative Modeling For Building Construction
In this talk, Richard, a professor at Simon Fraser University and VP of AI at the startup Augmenta, explores the frontier of functional AI for 3D design automation in construction. He reviews his academic work on geometry decomposition, Fermat-spiral path‑filling,...
How AI Turns Construction Documents Into Procurement Intelligence
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Arnie Heiskanen talks with Victor Mugiri of BuildVision about how AI can transform construction procurement by extracting structured data from design documents and matching it to manufacturer catalogs. BuildVision uses industry‑specific AI,...
How Kamini Lane Is Modernizing Real Estate at Scale with AI and Standardization
In this episode, Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane discusses how the brokerage is modernizing its massive, agent‑centric operation with AI and standardized platforms. She explains the shift from fragmented, market‑specific processes to a unified digital backbone that automates tasks...
Kadence Reaches $15M ARR Managing Hybrid Work for Revolut & Boeing
In this episode, Dan Bladen, co‑founder and CEO of Cadence, discusses how his company helps large enterprises like Revolut, Boeing, and Rolls‑Royce manage hybrid workspaces through a people‑centric booking platform priced at $48‑$80 per user per year. He recounts pivoting...
The Builders Are Stuck in Admin Work, & It Is Killing Construction Productivity with Jennifer Hohman
In this episode, Jennifer Hohman, CTO of Baker Construction, discusses how excessive administrative tasks are dragging down productivity in the construction sector. Drawing on her diverse background in IT, oil & gas, and now concrete construction, she highlights the industry's...
Is PropTech The Real Solution for Housing Affordability? Insights From Tyler Ashby, Partner at GroundBreak Ventures
In this episode, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Pawatik interview Tyler Ashby, a partner at Groundbreak Ventures, about the role of PropTech in tackling housing affordability. Ashby explains his transition from construction engineering to venture capital, the origins and focus...
Tyler Pullen - Pathways for Scaling Innovative Construction
In this episode, Tyler Pillen, AEC lead at Turner Housing Innovation Labs, discusses the evolution of proptech, emphasizing a shift toward solutions that genuinely address development pain points, especially with AI integration. He shares his unconventional journey—from a New Jersey...
Warm Homes Plan: Can Housing Retrofit Meet Future Demands?
The episode breaks down the UK Government’s Warm Homes Plan—a £15 billion initiative to retrofit up to five million homes, provide zero‑interest loans for solar and heat‑pump installations, and tighten landlord duties to lift half a million families out of fuel...
#372 VIRAL VIDEO PROMPT: Real Estate Agent Viewing Video
In episode #372, host discusses a viral real‑estate video that showcases a luxury home as more than a property—it's presented as the embodiment of the American dream. The conversation breaks down the marketing tactics used in the video, including cinematic...
Episode 150: House Building Robots - Vikas Enti
In this episode, Claire Asher talks with Vikas Enti, co‑founder and CEO of Reframe Systems, about how their robotic micro‑factory platform enables mass‑customized, climate‑resilient homes. Enti explains the end‑to‑end workflow—from site analysis and automated design to robot‑guided panel fabrication and...