How One AI-Powered Tool is Transforming Construction Management with Aviv Leibovici (Buildots) | EP97

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In this episode, Christian is joined by Aviv Leibovici, CPO & Co-Founder at Buildots, from London (UK), making him the podcast's first international and overseas guest.

Aviv shares his journey from military service in Israel to his co-founding role in Buildots, where he saw an opportunity to address complex issues in the construction industry. He explains how Buildots utilizes AI and 360-degree cameras to analyze construction progress, providing valuable insights for required actions. The discussion delves into organizing sub-trades, comparing video footage to 3D drawings, and data management challenges. The trio also discusses the "holy grail" of construction software, emphasizing the importance of visually identifying and understanding a project's "pulse," knowing exactly where things are at. Aviv highlights the potential of AI to transform construction and cultural differences impacting the construction industry worldwide and recounts a memorable job site experience that solidified his commitment to innovation. The episode concludes with insights into collaboration and conflict within the construction sector, leaving listeners with a deeper understanding of technology's role in reshaping the construction landscape.

Aviv Leibovici, CPO & Co-Founder at Buildots, is an Israeli entrepreneur and military veteran who navigated an unconventional path from military service to skiing in the French Alps before co-founding Buildots, a startup revolutionizing the construction industry through AI and innovative technology, ultimately raising $106M in funding and building a global team of 150 employees.

Buildots, a pioneering construction technology startup founded in 2018 by Roy Danon, Aviv Leibovici, and Yakir Sudry, is revolutionizing the construction industry by leveraging AI and 360-degree cameras to enhance site inspections and project management. The company recently secured $60 million in a Series C funding round led by Viola Growth and O.G. Tech, bringing its total funding to $106 million. Buildots' innovative platform enables construction workers to capture real-time images of projects using hardhat-mounted cameras, which are then analyzed and compared to project models, enabling efficient progress tracking and risk assessment. With two-way integrations with planning platforms and substantial revenue growth, Buildots is leading the charge in using AI to streamline construction processes and maximize efficiency.


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Buildots Website: https://buildots.com/

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