Construction Procurement, Reimagined
Turn materials procurement from a relationship-driven black box into a real-time AI-powered marketplace where transparency, verification, and competitive bidding are built in from day one.
How CityBuild℠ Works
Our AI reads your project plans the moment they're filed for permits—instantly generating a complete, trade-specific material list and routing it to a verified supplier network in real time.
AI Plan Analysis
Our GPU-native infrastructure processes project plans instantly, generating complete material lists for every trade automatically.
Real-time Bidding
Thousands of supplier bids processed around the clock, 24/7, with zero back-office bottlenecks. No human could match this speed or scale.
Verified & Secured
Funding verification and locked pricing upfront. Integrated payment systems with flexible terms mean predictable cash flow for everyone.
Built for Every Stakeholder
CityBuild℠ transforms how every party in construction procurement works—making it easier, cheaper, faster, and fully transparent.
Owners
CityBuild℠ turns materials procurement from a relationship-driven black box into a real-time AI-powered marketplace where transparency, verification, and competitive bidding are built in from day one.
How It Works:
- •AI reads project plans instantly upon permit filing
- •Complete trade-specific material lists generated automatically
- •GPU-native infrastructure processes thousands of bids 24/7
- •Funding verification and price locking before any dollar moves
Results:
- ✓Materially more predictable projects
- ✓Cost certainty and schedule predictability
- ✓Complete audit trail of every transaction
- ✓Unprecedented market data about construction costs
Key Differentiators
What makes CityBuild℠ the only platform that can deliver on these promises
24/7 AI + GPU Processing
No human can match this scale and speed
Funding Verification
Locked in upfront, eliminates payment risk
Competitive Bidding
Guarantees lowest price marketplace
Integrated Payments
Flexible terms, securitized credit, faster payouts
Real-time Intelligence
Each party sees available work and market data
Zero Back-office Friction
Teams focus on core business activities
Bank Partners
Partner with CityBuild℠ to power construction projects through our verified marketplace
Become a Banking Partner
Join our network of financial institutions powering the future of construction procurement
✉️Email UsBanking Partnership Benefits
For Banks:
- ✓Verified project data and funding requirements
- ✓Real-time project progress and material cost tracking
- ✓Reduced credit risk through transparent marketplace
- ✓Streamlined loan processing and disbursement
For Projects:
- ✓Competitive financing rates through partner network
- ✓Faster loan approval with verified project data
- ✓Flexible payment terms and credit options
- ✓Integrated payment systems for all stakeholders
The CityBuild℠ Leadership
Construction, real estate, and technology industry experts determined to build a new marketplace for construction transactions.
Abraham P. Ng'hwani
Founder & CEO
Founded Abranova in 2016 with currently a $100M track record in construction and real estate development. Invented four patents and launched CityBuild℠ in 2025 to transform the construction transactions marketplace with an AI-native platform and integrated GPU models and technologies.
Leonardo Williams
Business Development
The Mayor of Durham, restaurateur and entrepreneur. Recognized by Triangle Business Journal's "40 Under 40" and President Biden.
Julia Cao
Chief Financial Officer
7+ years in construction and real estate investment management. Bachelor and Master's in Architecture Engineering from University of Tokyo. MBA from Duke University. CFA charter holder and active real estate investor.
Steven McClelland
Technology Advisor
25+ years building digital solutions. Former Director of Product at Twitter and VP at Yahoo!. Duke University Executive in Residence at Pratt School of Engineering.
Deborah Liu
Marketplace Advisor
Silicon Valley leader with 20+ years in consumer technology. Former CEO of Ancestry and leader at Meta, PayPal, and eBay. Built multiple billion-dollar businesses.
Lance Keller
Owner Advisor
Founder of Lifestyle Homes, LLC with $0.3 billion annual revenue and 20+ years in homebuilding and real estate development. Former senior leadership at KB Home and president of Elite Communities.
Stevan Pardo
Legal Advisor
30+ years as construction litigator. Leading authority on Florida construction and corporate hospitality law. Represented all aspects of the construction industry. Board member to a billion-dollar real estate private equity firm.
Michael Baxter
General Contractor Advisor
Co-Owner and President of Baxter Development and Fourth Generation Owner of Baxter Construction Company. Leading a $0.3 billion annual revenue company with Trust, Performance, and Results.
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