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AI-Powered Ground Analysis Platform to Reduce Construction Cost Overruns and Carbon Emissions

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Imagine trying to build a skyscraper on a giant cake without knowing if the cake is spongy or hard in the middle. This tool acts like a high-tech X-ray and brain for the ground, using smart algorithms to predict exactly how the soil will behave. It lets engineers adjust their plans in real-time as they dig, preventing expensive surprises and wasted materials.

By the numbers
11%
global carbon emissions from construction embodied carbon
9 out of 10
projects experiencing cost overruns
45%
average project cost overrun
60,000
fatal accidents on construction sites yearly
The business problem

What needed solving

Geotechnical uncertainty leads to over-designed structures, massive cost overruns, and safety hazards. This inefficiency contributes to high carbon emissions and financial losses in large-scale construction.

The solution

What was built

A cloud-native SaaS platform called DAARWIN featuring a Parallel High-Performance-Computing Architecture and an integrated GRound Information System (GRIS).

Audience

Who needs this

Civil engineering firmsInfrastructure project managersGeotechnical consultantsLarge-scale building developers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Civil Engineering
enterprise
Target: Infrastructure developers

If you are an infrastructure developer dealing with unpredictable soil conditions — this project developed DAARWIN, a SaaS platform that reduces cost overruns which currently average 45% of project costs.

Commercial Real Estate
mid-size
Target: Large building contractors

If you are a large building contractor dealing with high embodied carbon in foundations — this project developed a digital platform that optimizes designs to lower the 11% of global carbon emissions caused by construction.

Public Works
enterprise
Target: Government transport agencies

If you are a government agency dealing with site safety risks — this project developed a ground information system that helps prevent the 60,000 fatal accidents that occur on construction sites yearly.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the pricing model for this technology?

The technology is commercialized as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform called DAARWIN. Based on available project data, specific pricing tiers are not listed.

Can this be used for large-scale industrial projects?

Yes, it is specifically designed for Capital Infrastructure and Large Building Projects using a Parallel High-Performance-Computing Architecture to handle complex data.

Who owns the intellectual property and how is it licensed?

The project was coordinated by SAALG GEOMECHANICS SL. Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but it is delivered as a SaaS product.

How does it integrate with existing engineering tools?

The DAARWIN platform is compatible with the latest version of the commercial geotechnical software P.

How long does it take to implement on a project?

Based on available project data, the implementation timeline is not specified, but the platform provides an end-to-end digital flow from planning to maintenance.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single SME, SAALG GEOMECHANICS SL, based in Spain. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the consortium is lean and focused entirely on commercial delivery and market entry via the EIC Accelerator program.

How to reach the team

Contact SAALG GEOMECHANICS SL regarding the DAARWIN SaaS platform.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Request a demo of the DAARWIN platform for your next infrastructure project.