Construction Design Software Market Projected to Reach $15.4 Billion Driven by BIM, AI and Cloud
Global, October 8, 2025 News Summary The global construction design software market is valued at US$9.9 Billion and is projected to reach US$15.4 Billion, driven by rapid adoption of BIM, AI, cloud platforms and digital twin technologies. These tools enable 2D/3D modeling, structural analysis, clash detection and real-time collaboration, helping firms reduce risk, cut costs and […]
Regional construction firms and public works shape local projects
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 8, 2025 News Summary Three Baton Rouge-area construction firms and several public programs illustrate how labor, materials and planning are shaping regional building work. A firm that started in 2012 has expanded from multifamily housing into commercial projects; a family-owned contractor is blending long-standing client relationships with modern management tools; and a […]
Baton Rouge construction roundup: costs rise, firms expand
Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2025 News Summary Rising material costs and federal tariffs have pushed budgets higher across Baton Rouge-area construction projects, forcing contractors and public owners to rework bids and pursue value-engineering. Family-run and regional builders are combining people-first service with modern tools and safety programs, while a large electrical contractor is rapidly expanding […]
RapidWorks expands after acquisition as Calgary waste programs shift
Calgary, October 8, 2025 News Summary RapidWorks has appointed a new president after acquiring CRO Software to strengthen field management tools for heavy equipment and waste-recycling verticals. In Calgary, Collective Waste Solutions purchased Fin-Wall Site Services and will rebrand and integrate operations to expand regional commercial waste capacity. The City of Calgary is adjusting recycling, organics […]
Icelandic renewables and industrial software push aluminum toward lower emissions
Iceland, October 7, 2025 News Summary Iceland’s renewable electricity and emerging industrial software are accelerating decarbonization across the aluminum supply chain. Icelandic firms like SnerpaPower are providing SaaS energy-management tools to smelters such as Norðurál, while startups like DTE supply real-time molten-metal analysis to boost recycling and process efficiency. The U.S. is also seeing momentum: a […]
Three Rhode Island construction developments move forward
Rhode Island, October 7, 2025 News Summary Three major Rhode Island construction stories advanced: Roger Williams University and Shawmut Design added four new Shawmut Scholars, offering full-tuition scholarships, paid internships and hands-on construction experience; crews demolishing McCoy Stadium uncovered two historic time capsules while preparing the site for a $326 million Pawtucket High School project; and […]
Global BIM Market Accelerates as USACE Buffalo District Expands Use
Buffalo, New York, October 7, 2025 News Summary The global Building Information Modeling (BIM) market is poised for rapid expansion, driven by advances in cloud computing, AI, VR/AR and IoT. Research forecasts significant market growth and strong CAGR as public and private sectors adopt BIM for complex projects, sustainability and smart-city initiatives. The USACE Buffalo District […]
New York City housing starts plunge 67% as tax abatement swap and rising costs stall new construction
New York City, October 6, 2025 News Summary New York City has seen a sharp decline in new market-rate apartment construction, with quarterly housing starts falling from 7,500 to 2,500 units — a 67% decrease. Units under construction dropped from 71,000 to 47,000, driven by the replacement of the 421a tax abatement with the stricter 485x […]
Construction project software reshaping how buildings are designed, built and run
Global, October 6, 2025 News Summary A market forecast reveals rapid adoption of BIM, AI and IoT across architecture, engineering, construction and operations. BIM is evolving from visualization into a multi-dimensional platform that integrates scheduling, cost, sustainability and maintenance data while feeding from real-time IoT to create digital twins. Firms report faster clash resolution, reduced rework […]
Construction drones market expands as automation and BIM integration drive adoption
Dublin, Ireland, October 5, 2025 News Summary A new strategic market report positions construction drones as essential tools for faster, safer and more precise site management. The study estimates market value growth from US$4.6B to US$7.1B with a projected CAGR of 7.7%, citing drivers such as automation, smart city projects, regulatory approvals and BIM integration. Drones […]