BIM skills shortfall threatens India’s infrastructure rollout
India, August 30, 2025 News Summary India’s infrastructure expansion faces a growing risk from a severe shortage of Building Information Modeling (BIM) professionals. Experts warn the country needs roughly ten times the current BIM workforce to avoid project delays, cost overruns and reduced global competitiveness. Major projects across airports, transit, highways, smart cities and green buildings […]
Mortenson opens 40,000-sq-ft BLUlabs R&D center in Fridley
Fridley, Minnesota, August 30, 2025 News Summary Mortenson has opened BLUlabs, a 40,000-square-foot research and development center in the Northern Stacks industrial park in Fridley, Minnesota. The configurable facility houses fabrication bays, 3D printers, CAD workstations, CNC machines, a plasma table and trade-specific tools, with on-site engineering and fabrication staff to support prototyping and low-volume manufacturing. […]
Founder of Major Midwestern Construction Company Dies
St. Louis, Missouri, August 29, 2025 News Summary Ralph Korte, founder of a prominent Midwestern construction company and an early proponent of the design‑build method, has died. He built the firm from residential beginnings into a multi‑hundred‑million‑dollar regional contractor known for early technology adoption, BIM, tilt‑up construction and LEED projects. The company reports roughly $552–$553.3 million […]
Glodon ramps up Industrial AI and 5D BIM across Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, August 29, 2025 News Summary A global construction software company is expanding its digital offerings across Southeast Asia by combining Industrial AI with 5D BIM to streamline workflows and improve cost control. The initiative includes product updates, live demonstrations and a white paper promoting staged AI adoption. Regional events in Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia […]
Autodesk posts stronger-than-expected quarter as AI and subscriptions drive growth
San Rafael, California, August 29, 2025 News Summary Autodesk reported quarterly results that beat analyst expectations, driven by subscription adoption and generative AI integration across its cloud products. Revenue was $1.76 billion, up 17% year-over-year, with non-GAAP EPS of $2.62 and GAAP EPS of $1.46. Billings rose 36% to $1.68 billion and AECO revenue grew 23% […]
FieldAI closes oversubscribed round to advance construction robotics
construction jobsite, August 29, 2025 News Summary FieldAI closed an oversubscribed funding round after quick customer adoption, attracting major venture and strategic corporate backers. The capital will accelerate global expansion, fuel product development across locomotion and manipulation, and support aggressive hiring aimed at doubling headcount. Central to FieldAI’s offering are physics-first Field Foundation Models (FFMs) built […]
Construction scheduling software review and Chicago traffic changes
Chicago, August 29, 2025 News Summary A new review compares seven leading construction scheduling platforms and explains how upcoming Chicago expressway rehabilitation and a downtown street race will affect crew movement and deliveries. The software roundup highlights ProjectManager, Procore, Buildertrend, CoConstruct, Fieldwire, Smartsheet, and Contractor Foreman, weighing features like CPM, Gantt charts, mobile access, resource management, […]
Proptech drives surge in UK Build-to-Rent growth
United Kingdom, August 28, 2025 News Summary The UK Build-to-Rent sector is expanding rapidly where commercial property software platforms are used, with investors deploying significant capital into new development. Platform-powered developments report higher resident satisfaction across overall ratings, management, customer service and repairs, while operators benefit from faster onboarding, automated reporting and real-time analytics. The technology […]
Acembee secures €1.2 million to scale AI energy‑compliance platform
Copenhagen, Denmark, August 28, 2025 News Summary Copenhagen startup Acembee has raised €1.2 million to accelerate its AI-powered energy monitoring and compliance platform for construction sites. The funding, led by a Stockholm early-stage VC with participation from Kiilto Ventures and angels, will be used to boost AI capabilities, speed customer onboarding and expand sales across Europe. […]
Construction firms gain edge using ERP for project controls and crew management
United States, August 28, 2025 News Summary New industry studies find construction firms using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software outperform peers relying on spreadsheets or standalone tools. ERP users report stronger data-driven decision-making, tighter project controls and improved crew time management. Key findings include significantly higher satisfaction and effectiveness scores for general contractors and specialty trade […]