Our vision is to push the boundaries of AI to create buildings that are not only more efficient and cost-effective but also more sustainable, enduring, and inspiring—just like the architectural wonders of ancient civilizations.
Throughout history, humans have built monumental structures aligned with the stars, crafted with intricate detail, and designed to stand the test of time. With AI, we can take these principles 100x further—blending the wisdom of the past with the limitless potential of the future.
Our mission is to empower architects, engineers, and builders with intelligent solutions that enrich building designs, optimize resources, and create spaces that harmonize with nature and human needs.
We are starting with a bold first step—enhancing Building Information Models (BIM) with AI-generated, highly detailed material quantity lists to enable precise planning and budgeting. This innovation helps construction companies minimize waste, reduce costs, and bring their visions to life with unparalleled accuracy.
But we see a future far beyond that. A future where AI drives the entire lifecycle of buildings—from concept to completion—leveraging generative design to create structures that are smarter, greener, and more adaptable to the evolving needs of humanity.
We see a future beyond quantity takeoffs — where AI handles the entire lifecycle of buildings from concept to completion, creating structures that are smarter, greener, and more adaptable to the evolving needs of humanity.
We unlock new possibilities in construction with AI.
Our technology aims to create more sustainable, resource-efficient buildings that leave a positive impact on the planet.
We draw inspiration from history's greatest builders while pioneering AI-driven solutions for modern challenges.
Construction codes differ by country. Finnish TALO 80 is nothing like German DIN 276 or British Uniclass. Each country classifies elements differently, measures differently, and has different compliance rules.
At the same time, governments worldwide are making BIM mandatory. Over a third of EU countries now require digital building models for permits and public projects. Every new mandate creates processable data — and a new market for 8root. The direction is clear and irreversible.
Beachhead market
Swedish standards
Natural next market — cultural and regulatory fit
DIN 276
Federal BIM mandate since 2020 — largest EU construction market
Uniclass / NRM
BIM Level 2 mandate since 2016 — mature digital construction market
Based in Helsinki with global reach. Our team combines deep construction domain expertise with cutting-edge AI engineering.
Founder & hacker CEO
BEng Engineering, MSci Design Business Management (Aalto / Silicon Valley). 10 years in digital product management, software engineering & construction industry. Built the entire 8root technical platform from scratch.
Chief Domain Expert / Head of Quantities
MSci in Construction, DrSci in Building Information Models. 20+ years hands-on quantity calculations at Skanska. Published researcher on BIM workflows. Knows every edge case in the domain.
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We're looking for passionate engineers and domain experts who want to transform the construction industry. Deep technical + deep domain — the rare combination needed to build in construction.
We're building foundational AI infrastructure for construction. Our core team has already built the platform and continues to move fast with AI-native workflows.
We're not hiring for headcount. But we're always open to meeting exceptional people who could meaningfully raise the ceiling of the company — technically, commercially, or strategically.
We're open to exceptional engineers who combine strong product instincts, systems thinking, high ownership and love for AI. You'd help shape core platform architecture, production systems, and the long-term technical foundation of the company.
We're interested in world-class AI builders who can push real-world systems forward — from model-driven product capabilities to robust workflows in production. We value depth, taste, and first-principles thinking over familiarity with any specific toolset.
We'd love to meet senior construction professionals who bring deep domain understanding, strong industry relationships, and commercial credibility. The right person can help shape the product, open doors, and accelerate adoption.
Some people create outsized value through insight, access, and leverage. If you can help us think bigger, move faster, or reach the right people, we'd be glad to talk.