Brick & Mortar Ventures

Drawer AI is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence software for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Their platform generates building drawings, specifications, and models, while also offering advanced features such as drawing package change analysis, error detection, and value engineering reports. By identifying and addressing design errors before construction commences, Drawer AI helps clients mitigate costly change orders.

Hypar, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that transforms building design and delivery for stakeholders such as owners, real estate developers, architects, and engineers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Culver City, California, the company provides tools that help project stakeholders quickly create, visualize, and analyze building designs. By leveraging contributions from the entire building industry, Hypar enables real estate professionals to make informed decisions and drive performance. The platform also includes analysis and simulation tools developed by industry experts, facilitating scalability in business operations for its users.

Airtasks is a workflow management platform specifically designed for architecture, engineering, and construction teams. The platform facilitates the management of daily activities by providing a comprehensive task list that captures every step of project work in one centralized location. It enables teams to collaborate effectively by sharing Building Information Modeling (BIM) issues and exchanging models with contractors, vendors, and partners. Airtasks features a flexible data structure that supports seamless collaboration, allowing clients to manage each project step from initiation to completion efficiently.

HELIX, originally known as Flux and the first spin-out from Google X, is based in Oakland, California. The company initially focused on generative building design but shifted in 2019 to address the challenges of digitizing buildings. HELIX developed the HELIX Creator platform, which allows architects, engineers, builders, and owner-operators to utilize LiDAR and photogrammetry for capturing precise building geometry, transforming it into practical plans and models. This platform provides users with timely access to accurate 2D and 3D information, as well as essential documents and data related to buildings. HELIX's technology is instrumental in assessing building potential, planning renovations, and detailed documentation for disaster preparedness. The company emphasizes the importance of accurate and easily accessible data to fully realize the capabilities of Digital Twins.