Helsinki-based One Click LCA, a prominent player in life-cycle assessment software for construction and manufacturing, has acquired Buildrz, a Paris-based generative AI software provider for real estate analysis.
Buildrz, founded by Manuel Verrier, specializes in generative AI technology that significantly streamlines real estate development from site sourcing to the permitting process. This technology enables developers and architects to optimize buildable surfaces while complying with urban planning regulations. With the integration of One Click LCA’s sustainability expertise, the acquisition promises to revolutionize the construction industry by making it more efficient and sustainable.
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Advancing Geothermal Energy and Construction Practices
The acquisition comes on the heels of a €40M funding round received by One Click LCA in late 2023, aimed at supporting global expansion. The addition of Buildrz’s technology will enhance One Click LCA’s offerings, allowing the company to provide integrated feasibility studies, cost analyses, and carbon assessments powered by generative AI. This collaboration is set to transform how construction projects are initiated, ensuring low-carbon projects that comply with environmental standards right from the pre-design stage.
Goals and Future Plans
One Click LCA’s founder and CEO, Panu Pasanen, expressed excitement about joining forces with Buildrz, highlighting the opportunity to reduce costs and carbon emissions from the early stages of construction projects. The first collaborative solutions from this acquisition are expected to launch by the end of the year, with plans to integrate existing tools from both platforms to offer a comprehensive sustainability software platform.
Global Impact and Expansion
With Buildrz, One Click LCA will extend its services to customers in over 170 countries, enhancing its global presence and solidifying its position as a leader in sustainability solutions for the built environment. This acquisition marks a significant step in One Click LCA’s strategy of global expansion, leveraging Buildrz’s generative design capabilities to create better and more successful projects in planning applications.
This strategic acquisition underscores the finnish company’s commitment to driving innovation in the construction and manufacturing industries, aiming to reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainability on a global scale.
