Slice of Construction

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Karly Heffernan, Co-Founder at Hardline.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• From Team Canada to Tech Founder: Karly Heffernan's journey spans elite hockey, Harvard, and launching a construction tech startup.
• Hardline's Mission: A voice-powered assistant app designed to document jobsite decisions without recording calls.
• Designed for Superintendents: Hardline aims to protect and empower site leads by reducing tedious admin work and preventing costly rework.
• Strategic Partnerships & Growth: Integrated with Procore, Autodesk, and soon Fieldwire; part of Suffolk Technologies' Boost accelerator.
• Voice as the Future of Workflows: Hardline is betting on voice AI to replace keyboards and streamline site communication.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Bill Mandara, Chief Executive Officer & Owner at Mancini Duffy.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• From Roots to Leadership: Bill Mandara shares his journey from a family of contractors to leading Mancini Duffy through a strategic transformation and nationwide expansion.
• Diverse Practice Areas: Mancini Duffy now spans corporate interiors, aviation, hospitality, life sciences, residential, healthcare, and more.
• Tech-Driven Innovation: The firm integrates AR, VR, and AI into project delivery, aiming for real-time approval and construction from Revit models.
• Valuing Expertise: Mandara advocates for a shift away from commoditizing architecture, stressing the value of experience and collaborative problem-solving.
• Client-Centric Philosophy: His leadership emphasizes teamwork, relatability, and making complex processes approachable for clients.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Eldar Sadikov, CEO & Co-Founder at Field Materials.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• From AI Researcher to Construction Tech Leader: Eldar Sadikov transitioned from a Stanford PhD program and PayPal-acquired startup to co-founding Field Materials.
• Deep Industry Roots: With a family background in construction, Eldar brings personal passion to solving procurement inefficiencies.
• AI That Wows the Industry: Their AI capabilities—especially document recognition—became the product’s standout feature, driving rapid growth.
• Rocket-Fueled Series A: Raised an oversubscribed Series A in just two weeks, buoyed by strong customer traction and growth.
• Big Vision for Vertical Software: Plans to double GMV and expand the platform’s modules, tackling the complexities of diverse construction trades.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Tom Deane, Co-Founder and CEO at ProjectMark CRM.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Tom Deane’s Journey: From Dublin building sites to co-founding ProjectMark in San Francisco.
• Startup Lessons: Importance of validating customer pain and timing investor outreach.
• Fundraising Realities: Navigating the gray area of being “too early” or “too late” for VCs.
• Tech and Labor in Construction: AI adoption and labor shortages shaping the industry.
• ProjectMark's Vision: Simplifying data, enhancing relationships, and fueling revenue growth.

Join us in this exciting episode of the Slice of Construction podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Josef Bromovsky, CEO and Co-Founder at Algoma.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Solving Housing Supply Crisis: Algoma uses AI to streamline pre-construction and address the U.S. housing shortage.
• Designed for Developers: Targets mid-sized real estate developers lacking large in-house analysis teams.
• Sustainability Recognized: Awarded for promoting mass timber use via New York and Georgia Mass Timber Studio grants.
• Pre-Construction Insights: Offers zoning, site capacity, rent comps, and demographic data through a single address search.
• Investor Confidence: Raised $2.3M in seed funding led by Zakuwa Ventures, focused on transforming the built environment.