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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.

Practical Nerds

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

Practical Nerds Podcast

AEC_VC

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

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Stacking Atoms

"Stacking Atoms" is a series by Foundamental that explores construction's unique processes, hidden workflows, and unwritten rules across different segments and global markets. We don't aim to perfectly describe every detail, but rather to spotlight insights that help founders and innovators connect with construction experts around relevant workflows, removing unknown-unknowns and providing terminology that bridges innovation and industry expertise.

The Daily Blueprint

The Daily Blueprint is Foundamental's daily newsletter covering everything AEC tech globally — from startup funding and M&A to product launches, partnerships, regulation shifts, and industry trends across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. It's the daily signal on what's shaping the future of how we design, build, and operate the real world, while most competitors focus solely on the US market.

The Foundamentary

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.

Articles

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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If you ever get exhausted by our takes on the real world, here’s what the real world says about itself.

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Retainage in Construction
Learn about construction retainage - the practice of withholding 5-10% of contractor payments until project completion. Explore how this performance insurance affects cash flow, industry controversies, and emerging tech solutions.
Stacking Atoms
The Illusion Of Knowledge ⎟ How Loud Opinions Can Mask Limited Understanding
We explore how the illusion of knowledge creates terrible decision-making in VC and startups, from Dunning-Kruger effects to briefing culture disasters.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Shovels and Koncrete raise, Cybersecurity for buildings and AEC Internet Index insights
Here’s your quick rundown of AEC updates:Naver completed digital twin platforms for Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah to enhance Saudi urban planning capabilities. AIM Intelligent Machines raised $50 million to expand operations and open a Washington faci...
The Daily Blueprint
Robotics in data centers, $55M raised by Runwise and Building automation deal
Here is what happened in the AEC world:Singapore completed its first fully 3D-printed house, while Qatar installed the world's largest 3D construction printer to build a school. Runwise raised $55M Series B to expand its smart building platform ac...
The Daily Blueprint
Earthcam AI updates, Sweco acquisition and New rules for contractors
Light updates from the AEC world before the weekend:EarthCam released Control Center 9, its latest AI-driven construction management platform for jobsite safety and materials tracking. Sweco acquired Dutch smart building firm Brain of buildings to...
The Daily Blueprint
AUAR raises £5.1M, Ecopals goes global and Rebar robots launch
Quick AEC rundown. These are the updates to track:Berlin startup ecopals expanded its recycled plastic asphalt additive internationally, cutting road construction CO2 emissions by 20% across four countries. Automated Architecture raised £5.1 milli...
The Daily Blueprint
Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction
Understand how pay-if-paid contract provisions transfer payment risk from general contractors to subcontractors, their legal controversies across jurisdictions, industry impact, and technology solutions reshaping construction payment practices.
Stacking Atoms
The Daily Blueprint Jun 04, 2025
Here’s your quick rundown of AEC updates:NVIDIA partnered with Illumio for critical infrastructure cybersecurity using its BlueField platform,Litehaus raised $1.58 million pre-seed funding to streamline European home-building. Avantis secured $8 m...
The Daily Blueprint
The Daily Blueprint Jun 03, 2025
Here’s your quick rundown of AEC updates:Holcim UK deployed Fuelre4m technology across 200 sites, cutting fuel use 15-20% and emissions 23%. German proptech Lumoview raised €3 million for 2-second building data capture technology. KODE Labs partne...
The Daily Blueprint
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contracts combine early contractor involvement with guaranteed maximum pricing. Explore the benefits, challenges, and future trends in this collaborative construction delivery method.
Stacking Atoms
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