OpenAI is paying construction engineers $555K – but there's a catch that nobody's talking about.
In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, and Dustin expose the shocking reality behind AI salaries in construction, debunk viral industry charts, and reveal why your favorite building materials might be making a comeback.
What we cover:
Why OpenAI is paying engineers 5x more than top architecture firms
The truth behind "construction AI growth" charts flooding social media
How AI coding tools are changing the startup game (and why most companies are doing it wrong)
Trunk Tools' massive $40M funding round – and what it means for the industry
Inside Dexto's $15M bet on prefabrication technology
Why stone buildings could dominate the future (thanks to robots)
The real strategy behind why successful startups raise more money than they need
Key quote: "I've never met a civil engineer or an architect making that much money. Ever." – Dustin DeVan on OpenAI's salary offerings
From fake data manipulation to robotic stone carving, this episode pulls back the curtain on where construction tech is really headed. Whether you're an investor, founder, or just trying to understand why your industry is changing so fast – this one's a must-listen.
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Sponsors:
BuildVision - streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.io
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:25 Introduction and Welcome Back
02:43 Exploring AI in Engineering Jobs
04:55 Salary Insights for Engineers at OpenAI
08:60 The Future of Engineering Roles and Compensation
11:46 Equity and Compensation in Tech Companies
17:32 Navigating AI Technologies in Business
21:53 Funding and Growth in the AI Sector
22:30 The Evolution of AI in Construction Tech
25:37 The Importance of Founder Branding in Tech
31:10 Analyzing AI Adoption Across Industries
36:41 Dextal: Revolutionizing Prefabrication Technology
51:55 Introduction to Robotic Stone Carving
52:32 Innovative Building Techniques with Stone
54:04 The Role of AI in Stone Carving
55:53 Future of Stone Construction
57:22 Business Model and Customization
59:29 Reviving the Craft of Stone Carving
61:11 Challenges in Stone Architecture
64:32 Sustainability of Stone as a Building Material
65:50 Personalization in Sculpture
67:18 Market Demand for Stone Products
70:51 The Future of Robotics in Construction
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