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Mayra Arntz Building Ventures Investment Thesis

Leveraging AI for Better Building

I’m passionate about how technology impacts working in the field because of my experience working in both construction and construction technology startups. Twelve years ago, I worked in project controls…

Mayra ArntzJuly 16, 2024

Clearstory Jesse Devitte Investments

Our Latest Investment in Clearstory

When we first met Founder and CEO Cameron Page early last year, our team was impressed with his commitment to and enthusiasm for solving the industry’s change order communication problem.…

Jesse DevitteJune 27, 2024

Newsletters

Summer 2024 Newsletter

In our last newsletter, we teased our new content series defining our vision for a better built world. Since then, we’ve published Allen’s exploration of data-driven design and Jesse’s vision…

Building VenturesJune 26, 2024

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Jesse Devitte Building Ventures Investment Thesis

Constructing a Better Built World

Recently, I was in a meeting where I heard a builder casually proclaim that software isn’t going to bend the cost curve or materially improve how we build.

Jesse DevitteJune 3, 2024

computer laptop running SmartPM technology

SmartPM Jesse Devitte Investments

Our Investment in SmartPM

SmartPM’s platform provides this comprehensive view of projects for users, including contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Jesse DevitteMay 29, 2024

Allen Preger Building Ventures Investment Thesis

Driving Better Design With Data

To achieve a better built world, we must change the way we design—and quickly. Good design sets the foundation for a sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. This is essential for…

Allen PregerMarch 28, 2024

Work&Heather Widman Investments

Our Investment in Work & Mother

We are thrilled to announce our investment in Work & Mother, a full-service mother's room amenity and companion application for commercial office buildings. Founder & CEO Abbey Donnell launched Work…

Heather WidmanMarch 14, 2024

Newsletters

Spring 2024 Newsletter

Work & Mother | Parspec | Welcoming Lucas If you’re receiving this newsletter, you’ve probably heard us reference the Building Ventures mission at least once: We’re all vocal about working…

Building VenturesMarch 9, 2024

Investments Parspec Allen Preger

Our Investment in Parspec

We believe that technology will be key to connecting, streamlining, and ultimately improving the flow of product materials data. One day, data “sheets”—a relic of the paper era—will just become…

Allen PregerFebruary 27, 2024

Lucas Turner-Owens Heather Widman Building Ventures Updates

Welcoming Lucas Turner-Owens to the Building Ventures Team

We’re beginning the year with an exciting announcement: Lucas Turner-Owens has joined the Building Ventures team as principal. At Building Ventures, we strongly believe that our built environment should enable…

Heather WidmanJanuary 23, 2024