Plancraft raises €38M to build AI- and voice-first tools for European trades
Hamburg, Germany, August 14, 2025 News Summary Hamburg-based SaaS Plancraft closed a €38 million Series B to accelerate development of AI-driven and voice-enabled tools for contractors across Europe. The funding will expand product and AI capabilities, hire engineers and product specialists, and grow operations in multiple markets. Plancraft’s cloud platform digitises quotes, orders, time tracking and […]
Mayor pushes bridge loan to revive 54-unit Van Ness apartment project
1506 Van Ness Ave, August 13, 2025 News Summary City leaders propose a 36-month market-rate bridge loan to help the developer begin construction of a planned 54-unit market-rate apartment building at 1506 Van Ness Ave, featuring a rooftop pool and upscale amenities. Funds would come from state housing and infrastructure grants to fill short-term financing gaps […]
Plancraft secures €38 million Series B to build AI-first construction software
Hamburg, August 13, 2025 News Summary Plancraft, a Hamburg-based construction software startup, closed a €38 million Series B led by a major VC, bringing reported total funding above €50 million. The capital will fund European expansion, product growth and hiring of product and AI specialists to accelerate development of AI-first tools and autonomous agents for tradespeople. […]
HPM to Manage Major Upgrades and New Lodging Across Alabama State Parks
Alabama, August 13, 2025 News Summary Birmingham-based construction and program management firm HPM has partnered with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to oversee construction, renovations and a $40 million water and wastewater program across multiple state parks. Projects include a 25-unit boutique hotel at Cheaha, five new lakeside cottages and campground upgrades at […]
Tor Alva: 30 m modular 3D‑printed concrete tower for reuse
Mulegns, Julier Pass, Swiss Alps, August 13, 2025 News Summary Tor Alva, also called the White Tower, is a 30‑metre, four‑storey modular tower built with robotic 3D printing of hollow concrete columns. Designed and fabricated using coordinated robot arms, a fast‑hardening soft concrete mix and embedded reinforcement, the structure uses dry connections and removable fastenings so […]
Revizto unveils Unity-built cross-platform BIM collaboration layer
Global, August 13, 2025 News Summary Revizto has rolled out a Unity-built, cross-platform BIM collaboration layer designed to federate very large models and centralize coordination and issue management. The cloud-enabled platform fuses 2D drawings into 3D model views so markups remain spatially linked, supports real-time clash detection and issue tracking, and handles point clouds and lightweight […]
Fort Worth City Council Advances Affordable Housing Plans
Fort Worth, August 13, 2025 News Summary The Fort Worth City Council has approved a resolution that allows Royal Capital, LLC to apply for housing tax credits aimed at enhancing affordable housing developments in Historic Southside and Renaissance Heights. This unanimous decision paves the way for over 180 mixed-income housing units, potentially revolutionizing local housing options […]
Lane Gorman Trubitt Recognized as a Top 50 Construction Accounting Firm
Dallas, August 13, 2025 News Summary Lane Gorman Trubitt (LGT) has been recognized among the top 50 construction accounting firms by Construction Executive. This distinction highlights LGT’s commitment to delivering tailored financial services for the construction industry, particularly in navigating economic challenges. As severe weather conditions disrupt local life in Dallas, the firm’s role in helping […]
AECOM Appointed to Manage The Avenues – Riyadh Phase II
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 12, 2025 News Summary AECOM has been selected by Shomoul Holding as the project management consultant for The Avenues – Riyadh Phase II, a significant mixed-use development valued at over $4 billion. This phase, featuring a luxury shopping center and various mixed-use towers, aims to enhance the region’s appeal in business and […]
Major Retail Redevelopment at The Oddie District in Sparks
Sparks, August 12, 2025 News Summary The Oddie District in Sparks is set to transform as construction begins on a massive retail redevelopment project to convert a vacant Lowe’s Home Improvement center into a 110,000 square-foot shopping and community hub. With completion expected by the end of 2025, this project aims to revitalize the Oddie Boulevard […]