"If you're not tinkering with AI today, it's going to be a problem for you in the future."

This week on Bricks & Bytes we sat down with David Niewiadomski from Zero RFI — KP Reddy's new venture backed by General Catalyst that's rolling up owner reps, advisory, and building data firms under one roof.

Tune in to find out:

✅ Why standalone construction tech software is dying as a business model

✅ What General Catalyst saw in Zero RFI and why services beat SaaS for industry impact

✅ Why owners should never pay a subscription to access their own building data

✅ Why owner rep firms under 50 people are the sweet spot for acquisition

Watch now on Spotify and Youtube. 🎧

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Chapters

00:00 Teaser

00:47 Introduction to Zero RFI and Its Founders

03:22 The Role of AI in Construction Tech

06:27 Understanding Zero RFI's Unique Approach

09:21 The Importance of Data Integration

11:10 Sponsors

14:12 Acquisitions and Their Impact on Zero RFI

17:34 General Catalyst's Investment and Vision

20:24 Building Works and Its Evolution

23:26 The Future of Construction Technology

25:33 The Evolution of AI in Software Development

26:30 Leveraging Historical Data for Current Projects

29:15 Acquisition Strategies and Scaling Opportunities

32:27 The Future of Construction Firms in a Tech-Driven World

34:53 The Role of Owners in Project Management

36:41 Targeting the Orchestration Layer in Construction

38:51 Differentiating Zero RFI from Other Tech Players

40:29 Envisioning the Future of Zero RFI

41:18 Call to Action for Industry Professionals