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Transforming construction by making the complex predictable.

About Us

Known Entity develops intelligent, data-backed tools that transform complex construction risks into measurable, manageable, and insurable outcomes.

We combine deep engineering expertise with predictive analytics to give the construction industry the foresight it needs to build smarter, safer, and more sustainably.

  • Founded on deep, hands-on experience in advanced digital product development and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), particularly Mass Engineered Timber, we unite design, data, and delivery expertise to solve the industry’s toughest problems.

  • We develop and deploy proprietary, data-backed management tools that convert inherent project risks into actionable, quantifiable insights.

  • To empower contractors, insurers, designers, product suppliers and developers with the foresight needed to:

    • Enhance project efficiency and ensure quality.

    • Mitigate financial and operational risks.

    • Accelerate the adoption of sustainable building practices.

    1. Expertise + Intelligence

      Every tool begins with real-world construction knowledge, enhanced through data.

    2. Independent Verification

      We collaborate with research and accreditation partners to ensure transparency and credibility.

    3. Integration, not disruption

      Our technology complements existing digital ecosystems, not competes with them.

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Predictive Risk Management for Mass Timber Construction

Introducing KnownProtect™: a predictive model that identifies, quantifies, and helps prevent moisture ingress and UV degradation in mass timber projects.

By analysing building geometry, construction sequencing, and climate data, it provides precise, project-specific insights that enable proactive, evidence-based protection strategies.

Real-Time Insights

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Calculated Risk Models

Quantified predictions of moisture and UV exposure across every stage of construction.

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Program Weather Risks

Forecast-based alerts aligned with your construction schedule.

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Timber Volume Insights

Visibility of material exposure by volume and location for more efficient planning.

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Protection Strategies

Data-led guidance on where, when, and how to apply protective measures.

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Sensor Placements

Suggested sensor locations for precise, targeted measuring and monitoring.

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Product Suggestions

Integrated platform recommendations for compatible protective products and materials from trusted and internally verified suppliers.

How It Works

  • 1. DEFINE

    KnownProtect™ captures defined project data, including geometry, programme, and site location, to form the baseline for predictive risk modelling.

  • 2. CONNECT

    KnownProtect™ connects to trusted external data sources to assess real-time environmental risks, integrating weather data, geolocation, and relevant construction parameters.

  • 3. CALCULATE

    KnownProtect™ calculates insights using third-party-verified data and robust predictive modelling to identify when and where moisture and UV exposure are most likely to occur.

  • 4. ASSESS

    KnownProtect™ assesses project parameters and site conditions to deliver actionable, prioritised insights, enabling teams to plan and protect with confidence.

Who It’s For

  • Contractors managing mass timber and concrete works on-site, representing Known Entity’s focus on predictive risk management in construction

    Contractors

    Plan and justify moisture protection measures - labour, materials and processes - confidently.

  • Insurance professionals analysing predictive risk data for mass timber projects using KnownProtect™ by Known Entity.

    Insurers

    Access objective data for underwriting and claim validation at a level of detail previously unavailable.

  • Designers

    Incorporate predictive risk insights into design detailing early on.

  • Developers analysing predictive construction insights and project data using KnownProtect™ by Known Entity to improve project certainty.

    Developers

    Gain assurance over program certainty and long-term asset performance beyond construction.

  • Product suppliers analysing verified material performance data using KnownProtect™ by Known Entity to support specification and warranty assurance.

    Suppliers

    Strengthen product performance and visibility through verified, data-backed insights on moisture protection and specification use.

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The Hidden Cost of Uncertainty

De-risking Mass Timber Construction Through Predictive Risk Modelling & Moisture Engineering

Mass timber construction is expanding globally, but the real challenge lies beneath the surface—managing moisture and environmental exposure..

Discover how predictive intelligence and moisture engineering transform project outcomes by quantifying moisture and environmental factors to secure sustainable assets and reduce builders’ risk premiums.

This White Paper explores:

  • The cost of uncertainty in moisture and environmental risk.

  • How data-driven modelling strengthens confidence, compliance, and resilience in timber projects.

  • The case for proactive, measurable protection planning throughout construction and operation.

Partnerships

Building Confidence Through Collaboration

We partner across the construction ecosystem to validate and scale predictive risk management.

  • Partnering with leading research institutions to independently verify the KnownProtect™ methodology and ensure technical rigour.

  • Data partnerships to align predictive analytics with underwriting frameworks and risk-based decision-making.

  • Integration with real-time sensing systems for continuous model learning and feedback.

  • Collaborating with timber manufacturers and contractors to embed best practice and verified protection strategies across project.

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Meet the Leadership Team

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    Daiman Otto

    CEO & CO-FOUNDER

    Trained in architecture, Daiman has over 15 years’ experience in modern methods of construction and mass timber, spanning design, delivery, and product development across Australasia’s evolving built-environment sector.

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    Dr. Sindu Satasivam

    CPTO & CO-FOUNDER

    A structural engineer by background, Sindu is an industry innovator, specialising in modern methods of construction, mass timber and digital product development across construction, technology, consulting, and academia.

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