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Agorus operates within the Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing industry, focusing on the development of innovative software for residential construction. The company offers technology that transforms architectural plans into three-dimensional models, allowing for the breakdown of homes into panelized components. This approach facilitates virtual reality walkthroughs and augmented reality installation guides, which enhance the construction process. By digitizing designs, Agorus aims to minimize construction time while improving precision and efficiency in building projects.

ecoworks GmbH is a construction and geothermal company based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in the modernization of multi-family houses up to four stories. The company focuses on the renewal of building facades, roofs, windows, and basement ceiling insulation. Additionally, ecoworks provides heat and power solutions through solar systems installed on rooftops. Utilizing industrial prefabrication, digital processes, and efficient energy systems, ecoworks aims to complete these modernization projects within a few weeks, enhancing the sustainability and energy efficiency of residential buildings.

CoFi is a digital platform designed to enhance the construction lending process through integrative business software. The platform automates and modernizes the construction payment process, effectively addressing inefficiencies and providing greater predictability and consistency for residential and commercial projects. By streamlining payment management, CoFi enables banks and private lenders to efficiently manage and scale their construction portfolios. Additionally, the platform empowers contractors by facilitating project funding that is backed by on-demand payments, thereby improving their financial flexibility and access to necessary resources.

Rhumbix, Inc. develops and delivers a mobile platform for construction field supervision to ensure crews have the materials, tools, equipment, and approved drawings to complete the day’s work. Its platform allows information flow upwards through mobile tools designed for the craft workforce, captures accurate data from the field in real-time, and provides project managers with data-driven insights to improve site safety and labor productivity, as well as empowers foremen and work crews by providing daily feedback on performance. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Toggle is a company based in the United States that specializes in robotics as a service (RaaS) for the construction industry, specifically focusing on the assembly of rebar cages for reinforced concrete. The company has developed two-arm robotic platforms and proprietary jig designs that enable the construction of rebar structures directly from computer blueprints, allowing for greater precision and efficiency in construction processes. By integrating industrial robotics and automation into traditional construction methods, Toggle aims to transform the way infrastructure and buildings are created, addressing the increasing complexity of modern construction projects.

Briq offers a comprehensive suite of modern technology for construction companies that includes AI based forecasting, search and automation to help modernize financial management of construction companies of all sizes. Briq helps general and specialty contractors use their data to drive better outcomes for all phases of construction. We use great technology such as automation, machine learning, and predictive technology to help enhance fee, stop fee erosion, and freeze overhead costs.

Agorus operates within the Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing industry, focusing on the development of innovative software for residential construction. The company offers technology that transforms architectural plans into three-dimensional models, allowing for the breakdown of homes into panelized components. This approach facilitates virtual reality walkthroughs and augmented reality installation guides, which enhance the construction process. By digitizing designs, Agorus aims to minimize construction time while improving precision and efficiency in building projects.

Briq offers a comprehensive suite of modern technology for construction companies that includes AI based forecasting, search and automation to help modernize financial management of construction companies of all sizes. Briq helps general and specialty contractors use their data to drive better outcomes for all phases of construction. We use great technology such as automation, machine learning, and predictive technology to help enhance fee, stop fee erosion, and freeze overhead costs.

eDraw, Inc. is a company based in Alpine, Utah, that specializes in developing cloud-based software designed to streamline the construction payment process. Established in 2019, eDraw focuses on providing solutions for residential, commercial, and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. The company's proprietary software automates and modernizes the payment processes, enhancing efficiency for lenders and facilitating smoother transactions in the construction industry.

ALICE empowers construction engineering and management professionals with modern AI and Optimization techniques. Its software automatically produces detailed schedules and resource allocations, which accurately estimate the cost and time frame for a project. Users understand the construction process through an interactive visualization, and can quickly tweak or modify a schedule to reflect the shifting realities of the construction cycle. It is born out of research at Stanford by a collaborative effort between experienced construction managers, software engineers, and computational methods specialists. ALICE enhances construction planning and scheduling abilities to help keep crews flowing on any size project. It works directly with 3D BIM and using a simple rule-based system, it explores millions of different schedule sequences and gives teams the power to answer “What If?” scenarios and completely reschedule in just minutes. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Briq offers a comprehensive suite of modern technology for construction companies that includes AI based forecasting, search and automation to help modernize financial management of construction companies of all sizes. Briq helps general and specialty contractors use their data to drive better outcomes for all phases of construction. We use great technology such as automation, machine learning, and predictive technology to help enhance fee, stop fee erosion, and freeze overhead costs.

Pype, Inc. specializes in software solutions tailored for the construction industry, focusing on project management and contract compliance. Founded in 2013 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Pype offers a suite of integrated SaaS products. These include AutoSpecs, which utilizes machine-learning algorithms to analyze specifications and extract actionable data; Closeout, a centralized portal for managing closeout documentation; eBinder, which compiles turnover documentation; and SmartPlans, designed to automatically extract submittals and schedules from project drawings. The company's innovative platforms have gained traction among leading general contractors and architectural firms, enhancing efficiency and standardization throughout the project life cycle. As of August 2020, Pype operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc., further solidifying its presence in the industry.

Rhumbix, Inc. develops and delivers a mobile platform for construction field supervision to ensure crews have the materials, tools, equipment, and approved drawings to complete the day’s work. Its platform allows information flow upwards through mobile tools designed for the craft workforce, captures accurate data from the field in real-time, and provides project managers with data-driven insights to improve site safety and labor productivity, as well as empowers foremen and work crews by providing daily feedback on performance. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.

ManufactOn offers a cloud-based construction management software that focuses on prefab production and supply chain management for the construction industry. The platform provides tools that enable general contractors to manage construction materials and offsite production, as well as onsite installation. With its modular approach, ManufactOn allows users to track and oversee material and prefab processes across projects, shops, or companies, facilitating real-time project monitoring. The company is composed of experienced professionals from the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors, committed to enhancing efficiency and usability in construction practices.

Pype, Inc. specializes in software solutions tailored for the construction industry, focusing on project management and contract compliance. Founded in 2013 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Pype offers a suite of integrated SaaS products. These include AutoSpecs, which utilizes machine-learning algorithms to analyze specifications and extract actionable data; Closeout, a centralized portal for managing closeout documentation; eBinder, which compiles turnover documentation; and SmartPlans, designed to automatically extract submittals and schedules from project drawings. The company's innovative platforms have gained traction among leading general contractors and architectural firms, enhancing efficiency and standardization throughout the project life cycle. As of August 2020, Pype operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc., further solidifying its presence in the industry.

Pype, Inc. specializes in software solutions tailored for the construction industry, focusing on project management and contract compliance. Founded in 2013 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Pype offers a suite of integrated SaaS products. These include AutoSpecs, which utilizes machine-learning algorithms to analyze specifications and extract actionable data; Closeout, a centralized portal for managing closeout documentation; eBinder, which compiles turnover documentation; and SmartPlans, designed to automatically extract submittals and schedules from project drawings. The company's innovative platforms have gained traction among leading general contractors and architectural firms, enhancing efficiency and standardization throughout the project life cycle. As of August 2020, Pype operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc., further solidifying its presence in the industry.

Rhumbix, Inc. develops and delivers a mobile platform for construction field supervision to ensure crews have the materials, tools, equipment, and approved drawings to complete the day’s work. Its platform allows information flow upwards through mobile tools designed for the craft workforce, captures accurate data from the field in real-time, and provides project managers with data-driven insights to improve site safety and labor productivity, as well as empowers foremen and work crews by providing daily feedback on performance. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.