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Oz Alon, CEO of HoneyBook, Jenny Cohen Derfler, CEO of Air Doctor, and Zeev Braude, CEO of SiteAware, spoke on a panel during the Power in Diversity conference about how to build diverse companies from the ground up
The article discusses a panel at the Power in Diversity conference featuring CEOs Oz Alon of HoneyBook, Jenny Cohen Derfler of Air Doctor, and Zeev Braude of SiteAware. The panel focused on the importance of diversity in startups from the founding stage and its impact on recruitment, management, and customer relations. HoneyBook, a company with a diverse founding team, has maintained diversity throughout its workforce, which includes 50% women and 60% women in management. The panelists shared experiences on addressing wage gaps, promoting women in leadership, and the benefits of diversity in traditionally male-dominated industries. The discussion highlighted how diversity contributes to profitability, stability, and creativity within companies.
AI-powered platform improves construction-site accuracy
Tel Aviv-based startup SiteAware has raised $15 million in a Series B financing round for its AI-powered Digital Construction Verification (DCV) platform. The platform creates a digital twin of a building under construction and compares actual work against the digital model to identify construction errors in real time. SiteAware aims to address the problem of cost overruns and delays in construction projects. The company has raised a total of $30 million to date and has notable customers such as Hines and Microsoft. SiteAware is part of the growing construction-tech industry in Israel.
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SiteAware Closes $15 Million Series B Funding Round to Streamline Construction Using AI
SiteAware, a pioneer of Digital Construction Verification (DCV) technology, has announced a $15 million Series B funding round led by Vertex Ventures Israel. The funding will be used to fuel continued growth and establish DCV as a new technological standard in the US construction industry. SiteAwares DCV platform aims to prevent construction errors and improve productivity by generating actionable insights in real time. The company experienced 3X revenue growth in 2021 and expanded its customer base to over forty leading developers and general contractors.
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SiteAware Raises $10M to decrease construction errors, lowering housing prices
Israeli AI construction verification software company, SiteAware, has closed a $10 million Series A investment round led by Axon Ventures and Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH. The funding will be used to accelerate the companys expansion in the US market. SiteAwares platform provides real-time, high accuracy verification of construction fieldwork through its digital twinning engine and AI anomaly detection. The company aims to set a new standard for Digital Construction Verification (DCV) to improve quality and mitigate risks in the construction industry. The technology allows for the creation of highly accurate 3D models of construction sites and identifies any inconsistencies between plans and fieldwork. The funding round also included participation from existing investors.
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Using drone technology to monitor Texas Tower project
The Wall Street Journal published an article on how commercial property is joining the tech revolution, with a focus on the use of drones. Hines, one of the largest global property developers, is using drone technology provided by Israeli startup SiteAware to monitor its Texas Tower project in Houston. The drones capture digital images that are compared to job specifications to ensure accuracy. The article highlights the benefits of using drones in the industry and includes photos of the technology in action. The use of drones in commercial property is seen as a growth-positive development for Hines.
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SiteAware drone inspection software, services ensure construction quality
SiteAware Systems Ltd. provided drone inspection software and services for Salesforce Tower, the tallest building in San Francisco. The use of drones for inspections saves time, reduces risk, and lowers costs compared to traditional methods. SiteAwares software utilizes computer vision and artificial intelligence to provide real-time service and prevent costly repairs. The companys system is fully autonomous and includes features such as obstacle identification and battery monitoring. SiteAware currently relies on cameras and thermal sensors for its drone inspections but plans to expand its capabilities. The company works with integration partners such as Autodesk, PlanGrid, and Procore to provide seamless data sharing. SiteAware operates in a software-as-a-service model and collaborated with DroneHive Inc. for the Salesforce Tower job. The services are available to real estate developers, contractors, and operators of drone inspections.
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If you see drones around Salesforce Tower, don't panic
Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, owned by Boston Properties, used drones for building inspections. The use of drones for inspections is growing in popularity due to their cost efficiency, speed, and safety compared to traditional human inspections. The drone inspection of Salesforce Tower was completed over two weekends and cost about a third of the price of human inspections. SiteAware, a drone software company, partnered with DroneHive, an operations company, for the inspection. The commercial drone industry has seen significant growth in sectors such as construction, mining, agriculture, surveying, and real estate. The use of drones for building inspections is also suitable for industrial sites. San Francisco city agencies and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission have authorized the use of drones for operations.
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12 new Israeli companies hoping to expand in U.S. market participating in Tampa's 2019 program - Jewish Press of Pinellas County
The Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA) has selected 12 Israeli companies to participate in its 2019 Launch Program. The companies have collectively raised $35 million and are looking to raise an additional $35 million to fund expansion of U.S. operations. FIBAs program focuses on market validation, sales coaching, and introductions to potential investors, customers, and strategic partners. The program aims to assist Israeli companies in the retail, security, construction, and healthcare technology sectors. The companies will be in Tampa from January 21 to February 15 and will return from March 11 to March 15.
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SiteAware, Autodesk Partner for BIM 360
SiteAware has partnered with Autodesk to integrate its cloud-based software with Autodesks BIM 360 construction management platform. The partnership aims to improve on-site execution efficiencies, quality, project management capabilities, and communication for general contractors, project owners, real estate developers, and subcontractors. SiteAware captures project data using autonomous drones and converts it into digital replicas with accurate 2D, 3D, and 4D models. The integration with Autodesks platform allows for seamless sharing of data and visual insights, enhancing field operations among project teams and stakeholders. The partnership has the potential to streamline construction workflows and improve project outcomes.
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Dronomy is now SiteAware - Focused on Digital Transformation of Construction On-Site Execution
Dronomy, a cloud-based software company focused on digital replica for on-site execution for construction, has completed its rebranding and is now called SiteAware. The company aims to disrupt the $10 trillion global construction market by improving on-site execution efficiencies and quality, jobsite management, project documentation, bidding processes, and future litigation. SiteAware captures project data using autonomous drones, converts it into a digital replica, and enables actionable tasks for project stakeholders. The rebranding represents the companys commitment to enhancing its capabilities and enabling higher efficiency of on-site execution. SiteAware is backed by strategic investors and top-notch VCs.
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Tel Aviv-Based Dronomy Raises Funding - FinSMEs
Tel Aviv-based company Dronomy has raised an undisclosed amount of funding. The funding round was participated in by Mitsui Fudosan’s corporate venture capital fund 31Ventures Global Innovation Fund I, Battery Ventures, Lool Ventures, and Oryzn Capital. Dronomy develops software that uses data collected by drones to provide construction companies with tools for mapping, monitoring, inspecting, and sharing site details. The funds will be used to launch the solution into international markets and ramp up customer acquisition.
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Israeli startups join surge in drone development
Dronomy, an Israeli drone startup, raised $1.5 million in investment for their work in autonomous drones that can maintain control without the direct input of an operator. The companys technology allows drones to recognize and avoid obstacles, making it easier for anyone to fly a drone without worrying about it getting stuck. Dronomy is one of several Israeli drone startups, including Airscort, Percepto, and SkyTrex, that are focusing on different aspects of drone technology. The drone industry is a hot sector in the startup world, but regulation is lagging behind.
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