Could OpenAI’s o1 Model Reshape GovTech? Reflections from the State of GovTech Conference

If you’ve been following the latest in AI, you’ve probably heard about OpenAI’s new o1 model. This model is designed to take its time when processing information, thinking more deeply before responding. It’s a concept that seems particularly well-suited to some of the problems we’re working on (i.e., the intricate world of public infrastructure projects). … Read more

dependbuild Selected for Techstars Fall 2024 Columbus Cohort

dependbuild, an innovative leader in municipal infrastructure project risk management, is thrilled to announce its selection for the highly competitive Techstars Fall 2024 Columbus cohort. This marks a pivotal moment in dependbuild’s journey to redefine how municipalities manage and mitigate risks in public infrastructure projects, empowering them to achieve unparalleled efficiency and transparency. Joining the … Read more

dependbuild Joins CivStart’s 2024 AI in Government Accelerator Cohort

dependbuild, a leading startup dedicated to revolutionizing risk management in public infrastructure projects, is thrilled to announce its selection to join CivStart’s 2024 AI in Government Accelerator Cohort. This prestigious program, run in partnership with the GovAI Coalition and the National League of Cities, supports innovative companies that leverage artificial intelligence to address critical challenges … Read more

dependbuild Selected for Myrtle Beach’s Living Lab Program

Myrtle Beach skyline

We are thrilled to formally announce that dependbuild has been chosen to participate in Myrtle Beach’s inaugural Living Lab Program. This exciting collaboration will see dependbuild working closely with the City of Myrtle Beach to enhance the management of municipal infrastructure projects through our innovative SaaS platform. The dependbuild platform is designed to help municipalities … Read more

Context is King…and Departmental Isolation Just Won’t Cut It

Context feeding from a towns data systems

When it comes to govtech—specifically software solutions at the local level—these solutions are often departmentally isolated. If you’re familiar with the environment, you might think that makes sense: Finance manages their accounting systems, Planning owns GIS, Public Works maintains one (or several) asset management systems, and so on. However, time and time again, we hear … Read more

dependbuild Announces Commercial Launch

Construction Tech company brings a new solution for how infrastructure can be planned, designed, built, and managed. St. John’s, NL – February 29, 2024 – Today, dependbuild, the St. John’s-based construction tech company is pleased to announce their commercial launch – bringing to market their cloud-based risk and knowledge management platform that addresses specific needs … Read more