Tini Living ships prefab homes from Spain to U.S.
Spain, September 5, 2025 News Summary Tini Living is shipping factory-built prefab homes from Spain to buyers in the United States, offering six upfront-priced base models that can be combined into bespoke layouts. The system uses a steel frame, BIM coordination and full in‑factory production to control cost and quality; typical factory builds take about 100 […]
Construction industry urged to adopt AI and BIM workflows
Northeast, U.S., September 5, 2025 News Summary Construction firms are being urged to accelerate adoption of AI-driven, model-based and smart workflows to cut waste, reduce risks and keep projects on schedule. Integrating AI, BIM and connected tools enables predictive analytics, automated resource allocation and mobile-enabled updates that shorten decision cycles and reduce surprises. Digital safety platforms […]
Construction sector faces tariff uncertainty and worker health crisis
New York City, September 4, 2025 News Summary Tariff-driven cost uncertainty and a growing mental-health and overdose crisis are reshaping project decisions, staffing and funding across the construction industry. Owners and developers are adjusting procurement, contract terms and schedules to manage material-price risk while many firms reorganize regionally to capture efficiencies. Legal teams are being engaged […]
Boise Airport selects Hensel Phelps to lead BOI Upgrade
Boise, Idaho, September 4, 2025 News Summary Boise Airport has tapped Hensel Phelps as construction manager to lead a multi-year BOI Upgrade responding to sharp passenger growth, with traffic now nearing 5 million. The capital program targets major improvements including a new baggage handling system, a central utility plant, a west-side Concourse A adding up to […]
Seattle construction and transit roundup: hiring contractors and project updates
Seattle, September 4, 2025 News Summary This roundup offers homeowners a practical, step-by-step guide to hire a contractor, including defining scope, vetting, verifying licenses and comparing itemized quotes. It also covers Seattle project news: a major design firm was chosen for final design work on the West Seattle Link Extension, northbound I‑5 over the Ship Canal […]
Subham Kedia joins Hilti Ventures to back AI robotics and modular construction
United States, September 4, 2025 News Summary Hilti Ventures has hired Subham Kedia as a senior associate to lead deal sourcing and support for startups in AI-powered robotics, next-generation construction software and modularisation. Kedia brings a mix of recent strategy and operations experience plus prior venture investment work focused on early-stage construction technology. The role bridges […]
Powerfleet’s Unity AIoT Platform Expands into Construction, Warehousing and Africa
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, September 3, 2025 News Summary Powerfleet has broadened the reach of its Unity AIoT platform with new deployments across construction and warehouse operations, a white‑label agreement with a major African mobile operator and continued strength in cold‑chain monitoring. The company highlighted a full‑company rollout of Unity’s AI video safety at a U.S. […]
AI Tool Streamlines Multiyear Capital Planning for Local Governments
Austin, TX, September 3, 2025 News Summary An Austin-based software firm launched an AI-driven platform to help local and regional government agencies plan and manage multiyear capital improvement programs. The purpose-built tool replaces fragmented spreadsheets and disconnected systems, offering AI-powered scenario modeling, intelligent fund allocation, and a unified view of project financials. It supports end-to-end lifecycle […]
Sitetracker Hosts Data Center Demo and Announces Strategic Partnerships
Virtual (Global), September 3, 2025 News Summary Sitetracker will present a 60-minute virtual demonstration highlighting how its platform unifies land evaluation, permitting, construction, fit-out, and operations to help data center teams scale with fewer disruptions. The company reported record growth at the close of its fiscal year and outlined a future product roadmap prioritizing operations and […]
Procurement Automation Emerges as Strategic Fix for Construction’s Labor, Inflation and Supply‑Chain Woes
Alberta, Canada, September 3, 2025 News Summary Construction and industrial operators are increasingly adopting procurement automation to tackle skilled labor shortages, volatile material pricing and supply‑chain disruptions. Companies are replacing spreadsheets and ad hoc processes with connected procurement systems that centralize spend data, speed invoice reconciliation and improve supplier management. Large industrial builds are pairing automation […]