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Dawson Ventures: Focusing Innovation for Transformative Change

Dawson Ventures: Focusing Innovation for Transformative Change

As the construction industry stands at the intersection of technological advancement and environmental responsibility, innovation becomes the key to unlocking a sustainable and supportive future. In a field historically driven by tradition, McKinstry harnesses the power of cutting-edge technologies and collaborative partnerships to reshape how we build, design, and maintain infrastructure. By integrating renewable energy, embracing AI-driven solutions, and prioritizing resiliency at every phase, the construction industry has the potential to not only meet the demands of modern society but to set new standards for what’s possible. The path forward requires more than incremental change — it demands a bold, visionary approach that balances growth with long-term sustainability.

Officially formed in 2020, Dawson Ventures focuses McKinstry’s innovation efforts to accelerate transformation within the built environment. Motivated by McKinstry’s decades of embracing positive change and a dedication to supporting the interests of our clients and employees without distraction, the team of Dawson Ventures have created a comprehensive platform focused on the research, development and support of industry trends and growth, technologies and startup ventures.

“With Dawson Ventures, we at McKinstry have the ability to see across our enterprise, industry and marketplace in a holistic way,” says Matt Wegworth, Vice President of Dawson Ventures. “Having a focused team reduces distraction for our employees without missing out on innovative new systems, technologies and companies that benefit both us and our clients.”

The team of experts in innovation, business strategies and capital funding and planning work diligently to cultivate an ecosystem of innovation within McKinstry. By finding and nurturing innovative technologies and ventures that drive efficiency, Dawson Ventures opens the door for new thinking and approaches with less risk for both McKinstry and our clients. This means new capabilities and offerings that bring true value to current and future industry partners and clients, with a deep focus on how these new possibilities fit within our ever-evolving marketplace and industry trends.

For many companies, the chance to focus and embrace change and industry challenges head on is littered with potential issues and disturbances for their workflow and employees. As a company focused on embracing innovation to the benefit of our industry and partners, we found a way to prioritize and engage with the built environment by bringing Dawson Ventures to realization. By engaging with the Dawson Ventures team, positive change is embraced with outcomes that aid and support our industry and the communities our work support.