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Understanding Govtech for Housing Adoption

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I’m a property developer. The tax code is fueling the housing crisis.

Fortunately, there’s a simple reform to boost homeownership.

How Parspec's AI Material Matching System Accelerates Construction Timelines

When structural engineer Forest Flager was working on commercial real estate projects, he encountered a persistent challenge that impacts project timelines and budgets: the complex process of procuring material that meets both engineering specifications, as well as project cost and timeline constraints. What makes Flager’s story unique is that he didn’t just acknowledge the problem – he built a solution that’s transforming how construction products move from architect’s vision to a completed property.

Mark’s Zuckerberg’s nonprofit is funding this experiment to build cheaper backyard homes

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is investing $750,000 in BuildCasa, which aims to add more affordable housing in residential areas.

Transforming Telecom with AI: AirWorks CEO David Morczinek

David shares insights into how AirWorks supports broadband deployment and ensures successful telecom infrastructure builds with AI-powered solutions.

Scaling a Debt-Free Construction Empire with Brad Leavitt

Brad Leavitt, the owner of AFT Construction, shares his journey of scaling his business from a one-man show to a team of 28. He discusses the importance of developing systems, building a strong team, and maintaining a leadership mindset to support the company's growth.

AI: A new tool in the construction toolbelt

Fresco’s article one Corporate Disputes

CertainTeed Canada Hyperframe Pilot 1: Tartan Interiors Halifax

The 401(k) for Homeownership: A Conversation with Landy Liu, Foyer

The down payment on a home continues to be unrealistic for many Americans. How can we change that? Landy Liu is the Founder of Foyer, a savings platform for first-time homebuyers. Think of it as the “401(k) for homeownership.” Hear him reveal how their savings platform works, the key things to keep in mind as a first-time homebuyer, what the government can do to help first-time homebuyers, how Foyer makes money, and what he wishes existed in the housing market. Following the interview, you’ll meet Foyer customer Gui de Araujo, who shares his homeownership journey.

Foyer: Buying a home has never been harder. Some fintechs say they can help.

Home affordability is at a near 50-year low for Americans, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. This is a result of a confluence of factors including low housing supply, high home prices and a challenging mortgage rate environment for homebuyers, according to Foyer CEO Landy Liu.

Some landlords, companies offer incentives to Colorado tenants who pay rent on time

AI in Construction Supply Chain: Forest Flager - CEO of Parspe

In this episode of MatchRelevant, we sit down with Forest Flager, CEO and Co-Founder of Parspec, to dive into the world of AI-driven solutions for the construction industry. Parspec is a technology company simplifying the supply chain process by enabling better product discovery and sourcing for the building and construction industry.

Three years into California duplex law, San Diego homeowners start to cash in

Jay Blake and his wife purchased their home in North Park in 2018. A big selling point was the privacy — their house sits next to a canyon with dense vegetation, and it's set back roughly 80 feet from the street.

The rise of rental rewards, a new form of concession

Landlords are getting in on the rewards craze, offering loyalty programs for paying your rent

Pay Your Rent, Get 2% Cash Back: Landlords Join Craze for Rewards

Renters cash in points for colored pencils, get $15 a month for paying rent on time

Arx featured on Ivory Innovation’s House Party podcast

What role can AI play in real estate underwriting? How does that impact housing affordability? Learn about how is empowering real estate professionals to instantly analyze entire markets to identify the best investment and development deals. You’ll hear from Tomas and Hernan Garcia, the platform’s co-founders, and their vision for how Arx will help boost housing supply by making the underwriting process for land and building projects faster.

WakeCap acquires Crews by Core AI-powered project delivery platform

WakeCap, an Internet of Things (IoT) platform specialising in construction project management, has acquired an AI-powered project delivery platform Crews by Core.

Points and Cash Back: The Rise of Loyalty Programs in Multifamily

And where today's acquisition news will take the future of the category

STAKE ACQUIRES CIRCA CREATING THE FIRST CASH BACK RENT PAYMENTS PLATFORM

Acquisition unites rent incentives and end-to-end payments management; collections now join Stake's leasing, renewals, and delinquency solutions.

AI-Powered Innovations Cut Construction Procurement Time in Half

Almost every construction project comes with two unavoidable truths: unexpected delays, and extra costs. But while construction projects facing procurement snags while running up labor costs are nothing new, the solutions for the $1.7 trillion global construction materials sector are.

New law helping ease Bay Area housing crisis and financial woes for some homeowners

Kenny Choi reports on a new law that allows for more housing to be built on single-family lots.

PFAS: Can buyer power + software save the day

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) have become a subject of increasing concern in recent years due to their widespread presence, persistence in the environment, and potential health risks. In this blog, we’ll explore the history of PFAS, highlight products that commonly contain PFAS, delve into recent legislation aimed at addressing this issue, and share how ecomedes is supporting this effort at the Federal level.

David Morczinek: Machine Learning at MIT to Entrepreneurial Growth and Fundraising Success

Joining us in the Sky Lounge today is David Morczinek, the innovative CEO of Airworks, a geospatial AI company. David shares his fascinating journey from aerospace engineer to leading a cutting-edge company. He delves into his academic and professional experiences, including his time at Airbus and his transformative years at MIT where he pursued an MBA. With Airworks, David is at the forefront of utilizing drone technology to transform aerial data into actionable business intelligence, offering compelling insights into how aerial data is shaping the future of business decisions.

Innovative Metal Framing System Produces Construction Breakthrough

Learn how Hyperframe's beginning-to-end approach to quick-install metal wall framing improves safety, reduces waste and ensures optimal efficiency.

The most innovative urban development and real estate companies in 2024

Why Gensler, Hines, Cedar, and CemVision are among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

23 AI-Powered Technologies Transforming Construction and Maintenance

In a world where the demand for skilled labor often outpaces the supply, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a crucial ally to address the pressing labor shortage challenges. With the labor shortage topping over half a million in 2023 for the construction sector alone, the need for efficient resource utilization is more pressing than ever. In addition to recruiting new workers and supporting trade schools, the industry must figure out ways to maximize bandwidth and work with what we have.

AirWorks Announces Strategic Growth Investment Led by PSG

Investment aims to support product innovation, accelerate market penetration, bolster go-to-market infrastructure, and broaden partner ecosystem

Latam 'property tech' startup La Haus to build up digital infrastructure

MEXICO CITY, May 24 (Reuters) - Riding off its latest funding round, Latin American "property tech" startup La Haus is looking to strengthen its digital muscle and improve its online infrastructure for home buyers, a company executive told Reuters on Wednesday.

Juan Luis Londoño "Maluma" and La Haus Join Forces to Build Houses in Medellín

MEDELLIN, Colombia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Juan Luis Londoño "Maluma" and La Haus launched the initiative "A Haus for Medallo City," to build and deliver houses to homeless people in the antioch capital. The Colombian singer and actor, Juan Luis, current investor of the proptech La Haus, said, "Today begins a change in my city, the city in which we all feel at home, but where unfortunately not everyone has one."

Saint-Gobain Subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc. Partners with Digital Construction Disruptor Hyperframe

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., today announced it has entered into a collaborative relationship with Hyperframe, a software and building solutions company with technology enabling an exciting digital transformation across the construction industry. Saint-Gobain will continue to drive its vision forward of being the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction through this strategic collaboration that will improve its own digital tools and readiness to respond to customer needs.

AirWorks AI Automates Line Drawings from Aerial and Satellite Images

AI-based, cloud-based AirWorks can see the ground through trees.

Acrew Capital, Jeff Bezos back Colombia-based proptech La Haus’ $100M debt, equity round

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Airworks at MassVentures

David Morczinek, co-founder and CEO or Airworks, talks about the power of aerial data and how that inspired him to launch his company. "Make sure you are tapping into a large market. Make sure you are at least 10x better than the alternative."

Rodrigo Sánchez-Ríos, La Haus: Helping Latin Americans Find their Ideal Homes, Ep 134

Rodrigo Sanchez Rios’ childhood dream was to be like Bruce Wayne. He grew up in Tijuana, Mexico surrounded by great role models in his family who instilled in him a strong sense of ambition and hunger for knowledge. After obtaining an engineering degree at MIT, working on Wall Street, and completing a Master’s in business at Stanford, Rodrigo decided his next step was to become an entrepreneur.

Zillow and Trulia founders invest in Latin American real estate startup La Haus

Zillow Group co-founder Spencer Rascoff and Trulia co-founder Pete Flint are among the investors in La Haus, a startup aiming to digitize the real estate experience for consumers in Latin America.

Airworks makes drone data more useful

The company utilizes AI and ML to create maps of surveying data. TechCrunch is a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling startups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech news.

This MIT Startup, AirWorks, Aims To Be The Top Aerial Data Analytics Service For Construction Firms

In the Age of Big Data, humans generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data each day. Looking at data related to land surveying for construction, the lack of automated information processing makes the activity expensive and tedious, costing clients an average range of $10,000 to $20,000 for a two-month project. David Morczinek and Adam Kernowski established AirWorks, a Cambridge, M.A.-based data analytics startup that automates the processing of 20 million points of data from drone images to help decision-makers at land development and construction make sense of their aerial data.

For energy efficiency, new MIT company tests thermal imaging and analytics by drone

Drone technology continues to find new uses in old industries. Next up, construction, where one new company is conducting and analyzing energy audits in the span of a workday.

Ecomedes - Cemex’s 50 most promising startup

Ecomedes, Inc. is a climate tech company on a mission to accelerate the adoption of sustainable products for commercial buildings by making them easy to find, evaluate, and specify.

The Changing Economics of Metal Stud Framing

The growing global market for the light gauge steel framing industry.