WND Ventures is focused on changing the way things are done in the AEC industry. Working with entrepreneurs to prototype and implement solutions, we aim to make our industry attractive for technology talent, provide a platform to incubate ideas, and deliver more meaningful value to customers.
WND pairs deep industry expertise with access to real-world projects where solutions can be implemented and tested rapidly to not only enhance design and construction but also support the full life-cycle of buildings.
Using digital fabrication, Digital Building Components transforms computer models directly into precise-to-spec building assemblies including interior and exterior building panels as well as load-bearing CFS structures.
digitalbuilding.comModernizing the typical building handoff from a dusty collection of binders to a digital system, VueOps helps owners access building information using searchable keywords. The 3D model viewer and data in VueOps is also searchable by floor, room or other equipment attributes. This software significantly streamlines the Facility Management process during the life of the building.
vueops.comA lean construction planning web application that supports the Last Planner System for optimizing short-interval planning. Acquired by Autodesk.
info.bim360.autodesk.comSurePods™ prefabricated bathrooms are sized, designed and accessorized to meet the owner's precise requirements, then built under controlled factory conditions. Consolidating the talents of eight separate trades, the finished product comes ready to hook up and inspect.
surepods.comCommercial drone maps and models processed in the cloud for construction, mining, energy and more.
skycatch.comRhumbix modernizes construction field operations, helping builders go paperless in the field and improving how they measure and manage labor productivity.
rhumbix.comIndoor Reality's wearable devices allow you to map wherever humans can go: staircases, uneven surfaces, attics, interior, exterior, no matter how complicated or dense the space.
indoorreality.comAs the world's first Artificial Intelligence parametric construction planner, ALICE allows you to generate & explore millions of buildable construction schedules at the push of a button, and helps quickly guide you to the best schedules for your needs.
alicetechnologies.comManufactOn is a SaaS (mobile/web) platform that helps construction firms plan, track, and manage both prefabrication and regular material handling.
manufacton.comBuilding Ventures offers the perfect mix of capital, mentorship and industry connections. As built environment pioneers, their mission is to provide access to funding, rich knowledge and decades of experience, to entrepreneurs, partners and disruptive thinkers
buildingventures.comPype provides software solutions for the construction industry. Pype’s products have been used on over thousands of construction projects nationwide using artificial intelligence and machine learning to simplify tedious processes in the planning stages of construction projects.
pype.ioStructionSite allows project teams to communicate in the context of the jobsite anytime, from anywhere. By using 360 cameras to rapidly digitize a site, then layering in live chat functionality, project teams are able to collaborate instantly in the context of the jobsite using their mobile device or browser.
structionsite.comDusty Robotics' automated layout robot bridges the gap between BIM and the field, ensuring that designs become reality with less risk and rework.
dustyrobotics.comHyperframe is a prefabricated steel framing system that snaps together at the job site. A mixed reality application shows the installer where each piece fits. With no measuring, marking, cutting, or screwing, Hyperframe is up to 15x faster than traditional framing.
hyperframe.comAvvir’s hardware-agnostic reality analysis platform enables construction professionals to reduce costly rework by detecting mistakes and taking immediate action, transform their BIM into an official system of record, and take project insights to the next level with automated progress vs. schedule and earned value tracking.
avvir.ioEric’s career has spanned over 35 years in the construction industry as a technical building contractor. He joined founders of DPR Construction in 1990 and was a part of a team that grew the company to be a top 20 national general contractor with more than $4 billion in revenue. Eric is currently an executive officer and member of the Board of Directors. He is passionate about developing new ways to solve problems, particularly at the intersection of process, technology and projects.
Eric received his Civil Engineering degree from the University of Virginia and completed a Master of Science degree from Stanford University.
Atul has worked in the construction industry for over 20 years with early field experience followed by development of DPR Construction’s first virtual building group over 10 years ago. He is responsible for strategic technology initiatives for DPR and has expanded the company’s use of virtual building, lean construction tools, technology and processes. Atul’s collaboration with academia and global research groups strive to move the industry forward in the use of technologies that improve the project delivery process. Atul co-authored a book entitled “Integrating Project Delivery,” published in 2017.
Atul completed his Master’s engineering program at Duke University and his PhD from Stanford University in Construction Engineering and Management.
With more than 30 years of operational and leadership experience, Derek has a background in investment management and served as the COO of McCarthy Building Companies. He currently serves as a director and board member for both Black & Veatch and DPR Construction, and is a senior advisor for Oaktree Capital Management.
After 20 years of finance and accounting at DPR, Michele became CFO for DPR Construction in 2010. Michele was named CFO of Year in the private company category by Silicon Valley Business Journal in 2013.