Challenges
We are seeking innovative solutions around the following four verticals
Solar Factory
CURRENT PROBLEM
Construction of industrial solar fields requires the repetitive execution of simple mechanical tasks, much like those in a manufacturing factory (assembly of nuts and bolts, movement of material etc.). The industrial solar industry lacks the efficiency and ergonomic maturity of manufacturing factories. Tasks are inefficient and ergonomically stressful.
SOLUTIONS SOUGHTTools and/or processes which:
- Are mobile because they need to move throughout large solar sites (900+ acres);
- Improve ergonomics and/or efficiency of repetitive tasks such as surveying, shaking out materials, installation of racking and modules, and quality inspection.
Autonomous Reality Capture
CURRENT PROBLEM
There are lots of insights that can help us make informed decisions out of our reality capture solutions. The shortcoming is that a person on our job site must physically go and collect the data rather than use that time to help make those decisions.
SOLUTIONS SOUGHT
Passive and autonomous solutions can collect the reality capture data we are looking for with limited human interaction. Some technology that can help do this are:
- Robotics
- Drones
- Site Cameras
- IoT sensors
Underground Utility Mapping
CURRENT PROBLEM
Underground Mapping solutions leave a lot to be desired in terms of accuracy and confidence of findings. These result in a large amount of Hydro Excavation and utility strikes. Mapping our installed utilities also poses an issue in coordinating the time to capture installed utilities accurately prior to backfill without impacting the workflow.
SOLUTIONS SOUGHT
Tools and/or processes which can help:
- Identify better mapping solutions for existing subterranean conditions;
- Identify a way to accurately capture installed features prior to backfill operations that can be used for facility maintenance and future construction.
Landscape Feasibility Analysis
CURRENT PROBLEM
The success of a high-rise apartment building is reliant on selecting the right location for the project. The process of reviewing local conditions is time-consuming when done manually.
SOLUTIONS SOUGHT
Software that can provide information on some or all of the following.
- Zoning and feasibility
- FAR (Floor Area Ratio) requirements
- Demographics
- Local comps
- Traffic study
- Local codes
- Land availability
- Rental rates and trends
- Infrastructure
- Foot traffic
- Competitor info
- Local vacancy rate and trends
- Affordable unit requirements
- Crime information
- Proximity to schools, jobs, public transportation, shopping, etc
- Construction labor rates
- Tax break zones/programs
- Soil conditions
- Impact fees
Program Benefits
We seek to collaborate with promising startups and accelerate their growth through a flexible and personalized accelerator program
Market Access
Test and validate your solution on one of Barton Malow's construction sites in the United States
Advisory & Expertise
Access to coaching, expertise advisory from executives & decision makers
Personalized Program
One size does not fit all and we work to tailor the pilot to ensure the best chance of success
