In both 2024 and 2025, Augment expanded its involvement with the Georgia Institute of Technology, reinforcing its commitment to education and digital innovation in the built environment. This effort was led by Leonardo García, Augment’s Chief Digitization Officer and a Georgia Tech alumnus, who returned to the university as a part-time lecturer. Through his initiative, Augment sponsored a hands-on academic course focused on emerging technologies in facility and construction management. The Price Gilbert Memorial Library, a key building on campus, served as a live case study, enabling students to apply their learning to a real-world setting with meaningful impact.

Over the two years, students carried out comprehensive digitization of the library using advanced techniques like laser scanning and photogrammetry to produce accurate 3D models. These models were then integrated into Augment’s Wiretwin platform, transforming them into operational digital twins. IoT sensors from Occuspace were deployed to capture real-time occupancy data, visualized through heatmaps inside the digital environment. This allowed students to see firsthand how technology can improve space utilization, maintenance planning, and building operations. The experience brought new depth to their understanding of data-driven decision-making in facility management.

The course, titled “Technology Applications in Construction,” gave students practical exposure to a range of advanced tools—BIM, robotics, drones, and AI-powered software. By combining technical knowledge with real-life execution, the program helped bridge the gap between theory and practice. Repeating the course in 2025 with updated tools and insights demonstrated Augment’s continuous investment in future talent and its drive to share real-world experience with aspiring professionals. This collaboration not only enriched the student learning journey but also illustrated how applied technology can redefine how buildings are understood, managed, and optimized.