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Women in Construction Keep On Building in More Ways Than One
In an industry with a chronic shortage of labor of all levels, no one in construction can afford to overlook half the population – women. Thankfully, that message seems to be loud and clear in the world of AEC these days and leaders, both men and women, are cultivating female […]
Inside an AI Startup and the Need for Large, Early-Stage Funding Rounds
In the current venture capital landscape, financing AI is a bit like putting a kid through college; it requires a check that’s a lot bigger than it used to be, a few years of wondering how your money is being spent – maybe even a scare of having to finance […]
5 Common Use Cases for AI Now in the AEC Industry
The integration of artificial intelligence can enhance efficiency and innovation in the AEC industry’s tech stacks and workflows. From ensuring safety on bustling construction sites to optimizing design processes and enhancing sustainability efforts, AI is revolutionizing many facets of the AEC landscape. Through advanced algorithms and real-time monitoring, AI-powered solutions […]
Cradling the AEC Digital Revolution: Stanford University’s CIFE with Blackhorn’s Ray Levitt
Venture West Preview If you spend any time in the AEC Digital Revolution emerging tech sector in the Bay Area, you will undoubtedly hear about Stanford University and its central role in sparking all manner of innovation in the design and construction industry, particularly in the industry’s digital revolution. As […]
Smart Building As a Service: The Latest Innovation from Obayashi’s Silicon Valley Ventures & Lab
Venture West Preview In an unassuming building in an unassuming area of Silicon Valley, sits Silicon Valley Ventures and Lab – the somewhat unbranded innovation outpost of $15 billion revenue, $8.6 billion market cap Japanese real estate, design, construction and facilities maintenance giant Obayashi. One of the earliest construction companies […]
Silicon Valley Heavy Equipment Robotics Startup Teleo Plays Short & Long Game with Autonomous Construction
Venture West Preview Palo Alto-based Teleo is converting existing fleets of heavy equipment into semi-autonomous robots, allowing operators to control multiple machines from a remote station, where they can switch between machines and also between jobsites. Rather than pursuing a fully autonomous strategy or a fully remotely operated strategy, Teleo […]
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