The startup operates a climate calculation platform that performs emissions assessments throughout the construction process, from feasibility studies to final documentation. By providing detailed visual reports on material choices and technologies, the platform enables companies to quantify and minimize carbon dioxide emissions effectively.
Funding
$3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The construction industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, yet quantifying and minimizing carbon emissions throughout the building lifecycle remains a complex and time-consuming process. Traditional methods lack the automation and integration needed to efficiently assess the climate impact of design choices, material selections, and construction processes. This makes it difficult for construction and real estate companies to meet increasingly stringent climate requirements and sustainability goals.
Solution
Plant provides a suite of cloud-based software tools that enable automated climate calculations for buildings, from early-stage design to final construction. The platform integrates directly with BIM models and cost estimates, allowing users to quickly quantify the environmental impact of different design scenarios and material choices. Plant's solutions facilitate data-driven decision-making, enabling project teams to optimize for sustainability while meeting regulatory requirements and achieving certifications such as NollCO2, LFM30, Miljöbyggnad, and BREEAM. By automating the LCA process and providing clear, visual reports, Plant empowers construction companies, real estate developers, and architects to reduce their carbon footprint and build more sustainably.
Target Audience
Plant's primary customers include construction companies, real estate developers, architects, and environmental consultants seeking to streamline climate calculations, optimize building designs for sustainability, and meet regulatory requirements for climate declarations and certifications.
Features
- Integration with BIM software (e.g. Archicad, Revit, SketchUp) via IFC format for streamlined data import
- Direct import from cost estimation tools like Bidcon, MAP, and Wikells Sektionsdata
- Automated climate calculations based on open-source environmental data (e.g. Resurshubben, Boverket) and EPDs
- Visualization of climate impact at the building component level in 3D models
- Customizable calculation templates tailored to specific project needs and company standards
- Role-based views providing relevant data and functionality for different project stakeholders (e.g., estimators, project managers, executives)
- Support for various sustainability certifications, including NollCO2, LFM30, Miljöbyggnad, BREEAM, LEED, and Svanen
- API integration for automated data synchronization with existing kalkylverktyg