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Yahoo
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
SMARTBUILD Launches SMRT-E: AI Voice Technology Designed to Simplify Field Reporting while Enhancing Data Quality
Toronto, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto, Ontario - SMARTBUILD Construction Solutions Launches SMRT-E: AI Voice Technology Designed to Simplify Construction Field Reporting. Hands-free, Real-Time Documentation with Over 200 Languages to Reduce Communication Barriers. Toronto, Ontario, June 6, 2025 - SMARTBUILD Construction Solutions, a Canadian-based innovator in construction technology, has announced the official release of SMRT-E, a voice-activated AI assistant designed to streamline site reporting and improve the accuracy of field data across construction projects. SMRT-E signifies advancement in the construction field communication tools, providing hands-free data capture through voice-activated conversations, allowing communication in up to 200 languages. It aims to enhance the experience of field workers in construction companies by reducing the friction associated with documentation and reports while integrating with their existing workflows. Traditional documentation methods rely on manual input, SMRT-E enables site workers to log updates, safety observations, and progress reports entirely by voice. Its intuitive speech interface is built specifically for dynamic field environments. Documentation on job sites has traditionally been a bottleneck. The expectation is to provide detailed field updates exactly as they happen. Field crews are focused on multiple things like power tools, equipment, and safety protocols. Records become incomplete or delayed, leading to confusion, missed deadlines, or disputes. SMRT-E enables teams to report site activity as it occurs verbally, converting speech into structured, time-stamped entries, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of communication between the field and the office. These updates are automatically logged and stored in the user's preferred project management system. Integrating with leading construction solutions, SMRT-E provides a cost-effective solution that connects with tools such as Procore, Autodesk, SMARTBUILD, and Aconex, ensuring data flows seamlessly to the user's preferred project management tool. SMARTBUILD notes that the tool is also designed with compliance in mind, providing automated alerts for reporting requirements and enabling oversight across multiple active job sites. Operational leaders can view field conditions and documentation across all projects in a centralized platform. "Construction has been held back by digital tools that require months of training and have never been truly designed for the field to use," said Rowan Steel-Hall, COO at SMARTBUILD Construction Solutions. "SMRT-E flips that. Simply chat with SMRT-E, and it takes care of the rest. About SMARTBUILD Construction Solutions SMARTBUILD recognizes the unique needs of construction projects, including stakeholders like general contractors, subcontractors, and architects. Backed by over 50 years of combined field experience, they've developed purpose-built tools for each role: SMART-GC for general contractors, SMART-SUB for trade partners, and the upcoming SMART-AE to support architects from concept to closeout. Each solution is crafted to simplify workflows and improve communication across every phase of construction. Media Contact: Rowan Steel-Hall Chief Operating Officer SMARTBUILD Construction Solutions Email: media@ Website: LinkedIn: ### For more information about SMARTBUILD, contact the company here:SMARTBUILDRowan Steel-Hall1-888-403-0421media@ CONTACT: Rowan Steel-Hall
Geek Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Geek Wire
Tech Moves: Typeface hires first CMO; Microsoft adds CVP; WellSaid names new CEO
Tech Moves covers notable hires, promotions and personnel changes in the Pacific NW tech community. Submissions: tips@ Benjamin Door, CEO at WellSaid Labs. (WellSaid Photo) Benjamin Dorr is the new CEO at Seattle-area AI voice technology startup WellSaid Labs. Dorr, who joined the company last year as CFO, replaces Brian Cook, who was CEO since January 2024. 'We're going to continue to work toward AI voice technology that empowers people and protects intellectual property,' Dorr said on LinkedIn. 'There's so much growth ahead.' Dorr previously was COO at enterprise marketing company Cordial. Originally spun out of Seattle's AI2 Incubator, WellSaid raised a $10 million Series A round in 2021. The company focuses on the enterprise AI voice market. Jennifer Weitzel. (LinkedIn Photo) — Jennifer Weitzel joined Microsoft as corporate vice president of engineering, procurement, and construction. 'Jen brings a wealth of experience and a bold vision for the future to grow our Cloud and AI datacenter infrastructure,' Noelle Walsh, president of Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation, said on LinkedIn. Weitzel was previously president at Bellevue-based data center company Ada Infrastructure. She worked at Microsoft from 2016 to 2022 in various cloud infrastructure-related roles. Jason Ing. (LinkedIn Photo) — Jason Ing joined Typeface as its first CMO. Ing, based in Seattle, was previously CMO at Gusto, and held marketing leadership roles at Amazon and Microsoft. 'AI is fundamentally reshaping the marketing craft and I couldn't be more energized to help lead that transformation,' Ing wrote on LinkedIn. San Francisco-based Typeface last year opened an office in Seattle. The company sells marketing software and raised $65 million in 2023 from investors including Microsoft's M12 and Seattle venture capitalist S. 'Soma' Somasegar, a former Microsoft executive and current managing director at Madrona. Tina Walha. (USDR Photo) — Tina Walha was named CEO of U.S. Digital Response, a nonprofit that helps governments with various tech and data-related projects. Walha, based in Seattle, joined the organization in 2021 and was most recently chief partnerships officer. She also was interim CEO for four months. 'For my colleagues and friends in state and local government, we're doubling down on our commitment to supporting you with technical expertise so you can deliver for your residents,' Walha wrote on LinkedIn. Walha previously worked for the City of Seattle on innovation teams and was a senior manager at Accenture. USDR has worked on several Washington state projects, including a ballot drop box security initiative with Stevens County and a prototype chatbot assistant for Sound Transit. Saurabh Giri. (LinkedIn Photo) — Saurabh Giri joined San Francisco machine learning infrastructure company Voltage Park as chief product and technology officer. Giri, based in the Seattle region, spent nearly a decade at Amazon Web Services, where he led teams that built and operated Amazon Bedrock, the company's development platform for generative AI. Giri is also joining Voltage Park's board as an executive director. Voltage Park is connected to a nonprofit called The Navigation Fund backed by crypto billionaire Jed McCaleb that bought up Nvidia GPUs in 2023. — Tyler Akidau joined Redpanda Data as CTO. Akidau, based in Seattle, was a distinguished software engineer at Snowflake and spent 12 years at Google. San Francisco-based Redpanda develops software for real-time streaming data and raised $100 million at a $1 billion valuation last month. — Darrell Cavens, a longtime Seattle tech leader who was CEO of Zulily and CTO at Blue Nile, joined the board at Match Group. The dating giant recently tapped former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff as its new leader. — Michael Ulin is leaving Paxton, the Bend, Ore.-based legal tech startup he helped launch in 2023. He's now working on a stealth AI startup, his 'third venture focused on harnessing the power of AI to solve significant industry problems,' he told Silicon Florist. — John Craft joined Docker as a solutions engineer. Craft co-founded Seattle data security startup Privacy Dynamics and was a director at Thomson Reuters. Docker, a San Francisco app development company, recently hired Seattle-based tech exec Don Johnson as CEO. — Thomas Brown joined Seattle oncology startup Sygnomics as chief medical officer. Brown was previously chief medical officer at Syapse, and was an executive director at Swedish Cancer Institute. — Yoko Miyashita, CEO at Seattle-based Leafly, joined the board of Cannabis Media Council, a New York nonprofit that promotes positive experiences with cannabis. — Tom Phillips, a PR veteran who spent 18 years at Microsoft, launched his own consultancy, Upstream Communications. 'Upstream's model is designed to provide quick-turn, high quality, and hands-on service without the heavy machinery and costs involved in engaging a large firm,' Phillips wrote on LinkedIn. — Masao Koyama moved to Seattle for a new role as senior vice president, head of Seattle at Mitsubishi Corporation. 'I am responsible for driving new business development in various industries, with a focus on AI, Data Centers, and Clean Tech,' Koyama wrote on LinkedIn. 'I lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and forge strategic partnerships to drive our business expansion in US.' — Paul Schultz joined Seattle-based surgical hardware startup Proprio as senior vice president of business development and strategy. Schultz was previously a business development leader at Bionaut Labs and co-founded medical tech startup Nurep in 2012. 'At Proprio, we are building the world's first end-to-end surgical operating system, a breakthrough that captures and unlocks new data across the entire surgical continuum,' Schultz wrote on LinkedIn. — Subhadeep Chatterjee was named global accelerator and incubator engagement manager at Google. He joined Google in 2019 after selling Downticket, a campaign tech startup he founded in 2016 that was acquired by Politiscope. — Killian Farrell and Jake Precht joined Onyx Platform, a new Seattle-area startup led by former leaders at Assurance, the insurance company acquired by Prudential that shut down last year. Farrell and Precht were engineers at Assurance; Onyx was co-founded by former Assurance CEO Alison Arzeno.
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
BioQuest/BotMakers Secures National AI Calling Campaign Contract with NGO Funding Resource, Atlas Grants
AI voice technology to power nationwide outreach campaign, helping more Americans connect with life-changing grant opportunities. KATY, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / BioQuest Corp. (OTC:BQST), the parent company of conversational AI leader BotMakers, is proud to announce it has secured a nationwide outbound AI voice campaign contract with Atlas Grants, one of the country's fastest-growing organizations specializing in connecting individuals with grants, funding opportunities, and nonprofit assistance programs. The partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies as they work together to scale outreach using BotMakers' advanced AI calling technology, which combines natural language voice agents with intelligent workflow automation. The goal: to connect millions of Americans with real funding opportunities - efficiently, respectfully, and at scale. About Atlas Grants Atlas Grants is a national platform dedicated to helping individuals and families locate grants and financial aid across categories such as housing, education, small business, and emergency assistance. With a mission rooted in access and equity, Atlas Grants has become a trusted source for connecting underserved communities with real resources-without red tape or predatory practices. To learn more or explore available funding opportunities, visit Under this agreement, BotMakers will deploy a fleet of AI voice agents capable of handling over 200,000 outbound calls per month-educating recipients, screening eligibility, and driving verified leads to Atlas's intake and support teams. Trent Daniel, CEO of BotMakers and Product Development Director at BioQuest, shared the following statement: 'Atlas Grants is doing truly impactful work, and we're honored to play a role in expanding their reach. This partnership is a powerful example of what happens when mission meets technology. Our AI voice agents aren't just about automation-they're about connection, efficiency, and scalability with heart. We believe this campaign will help tens of thousands of people access resources they didn't even know were available to them.' The campaign is expected to launch Q2 2025 and will continue to scale nationally throughout the year. Additional integrations with SMS, email, and live-agent follow-up are already in development. For more information about BotMakers' AI solutions or BioQuest's portfolio of innovations, visit or Media Contact: Tamares Davis PR & Media Relations BotMakers, Inc. [email protected] 1-866-753-8002 Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'expects,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'projects,' 'seeks,' 'estimates,' and similar expressions. They are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors - some of which are beyond the company's control. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. BioQuest, Inc. and BotMakers, Inc. undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. SOURCE: BioQuest press release
