Bangalore, India; 16th September 2025: Wrench Solutions, a global leader in AI-assisted Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), has partnered with the NICMAR University, Pune to setup an AI enabled Digital PMO lab aiming at innovations and digital transformation of Construction industry. The lab will leverage Wrench’s proprietary project management information system (PMIS) to upskill engineers studying at NICMAR, preparing them for the future of digital project management.

As capital projects increasingly demand digitally skilled engineers, this initiative aims at to improve the availability of skilled engineers for managing the construction projects utilising the latest technologies on project monitoring and controls . The agreement also fosters collaboration between industry leaders, academicians, and solution providers to accelerate the adoption of AI and other cutting-edge technologies in the construction sector.

Through this partnership, we will work to research the potential of AI and advanced digital solutions and incorporate the findings into new courses that combine inputs from industry experts and academic research, with the goal of preparing the infrastructure and construction industry for their accelerated adoption.

K V Daniel, Founder and CEO of Wrench, opined, “The EPC industry in India loses millions of rupees every year because of project delay, and the tragedy is that this delay can be easily prevented by the use of digital technology. In keeping with our corporate mission of #ZeroToleranceToDelay, we have joined hands with NICMAR University, Pune to train the best and brightest India has to offer in the use of the latest technologies, based on our success of developing and adapting such solutions to the construction sector for customers like L&T Construction, Tata Projects.”.

Dr. Mrs. Sushma Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor of NICMAR University, Pune, stated, “This partnership exemplifies a paradigm shift coming to not just Indian but global EPC sectors, where technology will soon be the main driver of successful construction project delivery. With Wrench, we aim to empower engineering professionals to leverage the latest AI-driven project monitoring and management solutions and become prized assets to any organisation they join in the future. It will promote our graduates to face the Industry Challenges”

The partnership stemmed from the initiative of Dr. Vijaya Desai, Associate Professor of Information Technology at NICMAR University, Pune who introduced Wrench to enrich her e-business course for MBA Construction Management students. Highlighting the benefits of the collaboration, Dr. Desai said: ‘This partnership will allow us to harness cutting-edge digital technologies in construction and infrastructure projects. I am confident it will lead to better project outcomes while also enhancing the career prospects of our engineering graduates”.

“NICMAR University, Pune marks an important milestone in its journey to strengthen the integration of academia and industry through a formidable partnership with Wrench Solutions. Through training, certification, case studies, and live project internships, the university is committed to equipping students and faculty with advanced skills in project management information systems. The initiative reinforces our commitment to nurturing future-ready professionals who can lead with both knowledge and practice.” said Dr. Jonardan Koner, Professor and Dean – Career Services, International Affairs and Alumni Relations, NICMAR University, Pune.