10 AI construction startups get a kick-start

Justin Stanton

Editor, DC+

20 May 2025

Ten AI tools designed to improve productivity in construction are being incubated by the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme.

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The Innovate UK BridgeAI High Growth AI Accelerator is delivered by Innovate UK, Digital Catapult, The Alan Turing Institute, the Hartree Centre and the BSI. The 10 startups selected will work with Buro Happold, Foster + Partners and engineering materials group Versarien to hone their tools.

The 10 startups are:

AIConstruct is developing a parametric script generator for 3D printing in construction.

BOHM is upgrading its decentralised data environment with automated ISO 19650 parsing, ChatTwin integration for intelligent queries, and AI-driven data segregation.

Constructify is continuing work on its AI-powered, end-to-end project management platform.

DONAA is prototyping a tool that combines sensor data and computer vision to assess material durability.

Fairware is prototyping CliqAI, a real-time platform for materials insight and design for manufacturing analysis.

Gpeto AI is advancing its AI evaluation framework and model performance, ensuring that high-performing AI tools are ready for real-world construction applications.

Infinitive is developing an AI configurator for modular panelised systems, enabling generative design based on user inputs

Lattice is enhancing its AI capabilities for generative design, predictive maintenance, and better data exchange.

Planarific is testing the use of aerial imagery for generating enriched 3D retrofit models.

Planninghub is enhancing its AI assistant for residential planning applications.

Solving systemic problems

Martha Tsigkari, head of Applied R+D at Foster + Partners, added: “We recognise the significant value that initiatives such as the BridgeAI accelerator bring, aligning industry needs with innovative startups to promote the adoption of transformative AI technologies. We are eager to contribute to the impactful ideas that will emerge from this programme.”

Alain Waha, CTO at Buro Happold, said: “Digital Catapult’s accelerator through the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme is a catalyst for change in the engineering and construction industry. The UK’s immense AI talent must be mobilised to solve the systemic problems of the built environment.

“With these AI challenges, BridgeAI deepens how the industry, and Buro Happold, connect with the UK’s most innovative companies to tackle real industry problems. We look forward to transformational proposals from all applicants, and first steps to delivering outcomes by the cohort of successful startups.”

The startups’ developments will be showcased at an event in London on 10 July.

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AI Buro Happold Foster + Partners Innovate UK productivity

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