50MPa Intelligence
A non-profit applied AI research and product development lab for architecture, engineering, and construction. We connect research, industry, and policy to build tools and solutions so that infrastructures are built faster and smarter.
The global AEC industry faces persistent challenges such as cost overruns, labour shortages, complex supply chains, and growing sustainability demands. AI provides powerful tools for generative design, predictive analytics, and automation, yet adoption in AEC is still in its early stages. 50MPa Intelligence exists to bridge this gap from Toronto, a leading hub for AI research and urban innovation.
Market Need
We focus on high-impact applications where AI can measurably improve project delivery:
- Reducing cost and schedule overruns through predictive project analytics.
- Buildng tools and applications to automate workflows.
- Improving safety and quality through intelligent monitoring.
Positioning
Many AI research initiatives concentrate on general-purpose advances. 50MPa Intelligence is dedicated specifically to AEC applications and combines deep domain expertise with state-of-the-art machine learning.
Who We Serve
- AEC firms: architects, engineers, and contractors adopting AI.
- Universities and research groups in AI and digital construction.
- Public agencies and policy makers for smart infrastructure.
- Technology providers in cloud, BIM, and construction software.
Our research program is centered on high-impact AI applications across the AEC lifecycle, from early-stage design to construction and project delivery. We combine generative modeling, multi-modal intelligence, and predictive analytics to support better decisions and outcomes.
Generative Design
AI-powered architectural design generation that is optimized for aesthetics, structural integrity, sustainability, and cost. We explore hybrid models that blend geometric reasoning with advanced generative techniques.
- Automated generation of building concepts and design alternatives.
- Optimization for structural performance, cost, energy, and feasibility.
- Methods used: Diffusion Models, Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), Transformers.
Text-to-3D and Automated BIM/CAD
Converting natural-language descriptions into accurate 3D building components, interior layouts, or full urban scenes. Our work explores multi-modal AI that streamlines early-stage design and BIM workflows.
- Generate 3D geometry from text instructions or sketches.
- Accelerate BIM and CAD production through automated modeling.
- Methods used: Multi-Modal Transformers, NeRFs, Diffusion Models.
Schedule and Cost Optimization
Predictive and optimization-driven AI for construction planning and control. We focus on reducing delays, minimizing cost overruns, and improving resource allocation with temporal and graph-based learning.
- Forecast schedule risks and adjust timelines proactively.
- Optimize cost, critical paths, and resource usage.
- Methods used: Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), Temporal Transformers.
Collaboration is at the core of our model. We aim to work with AEC firms, universities, technology providers, and public agencies to co-design research questions and deploy solutions in practice.
Academic and Research Partners
We seek partnerships with Canadian and global institutions in AI and digital construction, including:
- Universities in the Greater Toronto Area and across Canada.
- AI institutes and labs with interest in applied research.
- Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty collaborators.
Industry, Government, and Technology
Our applied focus is strengthened by direct ties to:
- Construction, engineering, and architecture firms.
- Municipal and provincial agencies working on smart infrastructure.
- Cloud, AI, and BIM technology providers.
As a non-profit, all resources are reinvested into research, product development, and community benefit. We track both scientific output and real-world adoption across the AEC ecosystem.
Interested in collaborating?
50MPa Intelligence is building partnerships with AEC firms, universities, public agencies, and technology providers in Toronto, across Canada, and globally.