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:

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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