Firm uses virtual reality to solve real-world construction woes before they occur

Tech-savvy architects have devised a new way to head off ‘punch list’ problems. Their next challenge: monetize it.

Mark Wemple. Sean Williams, left, and Jean-Frederic Monod are the co-owners of Sarasota-based Carbon Design & Architecture and the brains behind Digital Punch, a new virtual reality tool for property developers.
Mark Wemple. Sean Williams, left, and Jean-Frederic Monod are the co-owners of Sarasota-based Carbon Design & Architecture and the brains behind Digital Punch, a new virtual reality tool for property developers.
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For both owners of newly built properties and the contractors who work for them, the dreaded punch list — work that doesn’t conform to project specifications — can lead to significant timeline and budget overruns, preventing the building from being ready to occupy.

 

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