Jefferson G. Sanchez is an American entrepreneur, engineer, and researcher specializing in construction technology and artificial intelligence. He is the co-founder and CEO of Bimrock AI, a Miami-based company developing AI-powered Building Information Modeling (BIM) automation tools for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers. Sanchez is also a contributor to The 3D Web Coder, an educational platform focused on 3D web development for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
Prior to founding Bimrock AI, Sanchez founded and built several companies in the construction technology space, including Refresh Construction, Better Builders, Revonate, The Union Muay Thai Boxing, and Torque AI. His work consistently addresses the gap between established construction practices and emerging digital tools, with a particular focus on automation, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sanchez attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where his research intersected with structural biology, materials science, and computational design. His work at MIT was featured in a 2012 MIT News article titled "Replicating Living Structures," highlighting research into the replication of biological structural patterns — work that would later inform his systems-level approach to building design and automation.
University of Michigan
Sanchez pursued graduate-level study at the University of Michigan, where he was affiliated with three programs and research groups:
- ERB — Environmental and Resource Economics / Ross School of Business: Sanchez contributed to research examining environmental policy and corporate sustainability strategy, including analysis of Volkswagen's clean diesel regulatory controversy, published in March 2016.
- ESS — Earth and Environmental Sciences: Sanchez is listed among ESS alumni, reflecting work across environmental systems analysis and sustainability science.
- LIN Lab — Laboratory for Intelligent Networks (College of Engineering): Sanchez is recognized as a former member of the LIN Lab, whose research addresses intelligent systems, network design, and applied engineering problems.
Career
Sanchez's professional career spans entrepreneurship, environmental consulting, and technology development across the construction sector. Following his time at MIT and the University of Michigan, he pursued a series of venture builds, each addressing a distinct challenge in construction, sustainability, or built-environment technology.
In 2016, Sanchez participated in the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps fellowship at General Motors, where he developed energy efficiency strategies and sustainability recommendations for one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers. This fellowship, which places graduate students with corporations to identify energy and cost-saving opportunities, reflected Sanchez's commitment to applying analytical frameworks to large-scale industrial systems.
His entrepreneurial career includes the founding of Refresh Construction, Better Builders, and Revonate — ventures addressing residential and commercial construction services, workforce development, and renovation technology, respectively. He also founded The Union Muay Thai Boxing, a martial arts and fitness concept, and Torque AI, an early artificial intelligence application for the built environment. Each venture deepened his understanding of the operational, technical, and market challenges facing the construction industry.
Sanchez co-founded Bimrock AI to apply large language models and generative AI to Building Information Modeling workflows, specifically targeting the MEP engineering segment where manual modeling and coordination work represents significant time and cost overhead. As of 2026, Bimrock AI operates out of Miami, Florida.
Credentials
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Sanchez holds LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), demonstrating expertise in green building design, construction, operations, and the LEED rating system. The credential reflects his sustained focus on sustainable building practices throughout his career.
Research
Sanchez's academic research spans structural biology, environmental economics, and engineering systems. His work has been indexed across multiple academic platforms. Profiles and publications can be found via: