Jest Co., Ltd. (CEO Jeong Ho-geon), operator of the AI-based digital twin solution "Greenbook," announced on the 22nd that it has secured seed investment from Kangwon National University Technology Holdings Co., Ltd. (CEO Jang Cheol-seong). The investment amount was undisclosed.
Founded in 2024, Zest previously secured pre-seed funding from startup accelerator SparkLabs prior to this seed round. The company plans to use this investment to secure funding for technological advancement and product development, accelerating the commercialization of its AI- and digital twin-based construction project management technology.
"Green Book," operated by Zest, is a system that automatically recognizes architectural drawings and converts them into 3D models using AI-based digital twin technology. It features AI-powered analysis of material quantities, costs, and logistics costs required for construction, automatically selecting the optimal materials and manufacturers. It also enables energy demand forecasting, solar power generation simulation, and module and inverter layout optimization for achieving zero-energy buildings (ZEBs).
The company explained that the technology can contribute to achieving the building's carbon neutrality goal while also improving the profitability of construction projects by realizing cost-based project management and improving on-site documentation efficiency.
“Introducing AI technology and responding to climate change are simultaneous challenges in the construction industry,” said Jeong Ho-geon, CEO of Jest. “We will focus on developing solutions to optimize construction projects to realize sustainable smart cities.”
Choi Seong-yong, Head of Kangwon National University Technology Holdings, said, "Zest's 'Green Book' is a digital solution that can address complex material management issues and declining profitability in the construction market. We expect it to deliver substantial cost savings not only for green projects but also for general construction projects overall." He added, "We plan to provide additional R&D funding through recommendations for the government's TIPS program in the future."
You must be logged in to post a comment.