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AI Price Collapse, Data Center Boom, Japan 1989 Warning, & Why Corporate RFPs Are Broken
That is not a hot take from a doom account. That is Patric on this week's Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, laying out why asset overvaluation in private markets and infrastructure has him worried about stagflation.On this episode:
August 14, 2026
00:58:58
AI Price Collapse, Data Center Boom, Japan 1989 Warning, & Why Corporate RFPs Are Broken
Episode Highlights
Key Discussion Topics
- Data center contractors holding 11.4 months of backlog compared to 7.5 months for other sectors
- The elusive AI productivity story that corporate America has yet to substantiate with concrete data
- Fundamental problems in the construction RFP process and identifying who bears responsibility
- The significance of Meta’s partnership with North America’s Building Trades Unions for the data center buildout
Construction and Economic Insights
Dustin DeVan summarizes the current state plainly: “You can’t now build a project that much cheaper.” This episode explores whether we are witnessing a bifurcated economy poised for correction or if current trends represent a new normal in infrastructure spending.
Join the Conversation
Listeners are invited to consider these perspectives and share where they stand on the economic outlook and infrastructure market dynamics.
Chapter guide
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0:00
Intro -
01:08
Welcome Back and Personal Updates -
03:43
Exploring Proto Town and Bedrock Robotics -
06:41
Travel Frustrations and Unexpected Adventures -
09:30
The Concept of Proto Town in Europe -
12:12
AI Price Collapse and Economic Implications -
14:58
Data Center Boom and Its Effects -
17:31
Market Dislocations and Construction Industry Insights -
19:51
Interest Rates and Economic Perspectives -
22:50
Potential Risks and Future Predictions -
25:39
Final Thoughts on Economic Trends -
30:38
Understanding Time vs. Cost Savings -
32:07
The Role of Technology in Construction -
33:36
Owners and Technology Awareness -
34:41
The Importance of Pricing Optionality -
36:14
The Shift in AI Pricing and Accessibility -
38:42
Navigating AI Models and Corporate Needs -
43:50
Leadership and Product Understanding -
45:54
Governance and AI Deployment Challenges -
53:34
Rethinking RFP Processes for Better Outcomes -
56:25
Meta's Role in Construction Training Initiatives
