Brick & Mortar Ventures

Drawer AI is an artificial intelligence software company focused on the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Its platform specializes in generating building drawings, specifications, and models. Drawer AI offers features such as drawing package change analysis, direct error reporting, and advisory and value engineering reports. By utilizing its technology, clients can identify and rectify design errors prior to the commencement of construction, helping to avoid expensive change orders and improving overall project efficiency.

Hypar, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Culver City, California. It operates a cloud-based platform that transforms building design and delivery processes for owners, real estate developers, architects, and engineers. The platform enables users to quickly create, visualize, and analyze building designs, facilitating better decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, Hypar provides analysis and simulation tools developed by industry experts, helping stakeholders predict and enhance performance. By leveraging contributions from various sectors within the building industry, Hypar aims to drive scalability and efficiency in construction projects.

Airtasks is a workflow management platform designed for Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) teams. It enables users to exchange models, share BIM issues, collaborate with contractors, vendors, and partners, and offers flexible data structures.

HELIX, originally known as Flux, is a pioneering company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on simplifying the complexities of building digitization. Initially launched as a project within Google X, HELIX shifted its business model in 2019 to develop the HELIX Creator platform. This platform empowers architects, engineers, builders, and owner-operators to utilize LiDAR and photogrammetry technologies for capturing precise building geometry, facilitating the creation of usable plans and models. By providing accurate 2D and 3D data along with essential documents, HELIX enables users to assess building potential, plan renovations, and document structures for disaster preparedness. The company emphasizes that for Digital Twins to be effective, the underlying data must be accurate, easily accessible, and regularly updated.