Saudi prefabricated building and structural steel market primed for growth
Saudi Arabia, August 16, 2025 News Summary The Saudi market for prefabricated buildings and structural steel is expanding as demand for faster, cost-efficient construction rises. Valued at $1.82 billion, forecasts project growth to $2.58 billion driven by housing needs, large government-led developments, logistics zones and investments in education and healthcare. Adoption of automated factory production, robotic […]
Trimble 0–60 Challenge names 16 finalists to refine integrations
Westminster, Colorado, August 16, 2025 News Summary The Trimble 0–60 Challenge selected 16 finalists from startups and developer teams building integrations for architecture, engineering, construction and asset lifecycle workflows. Finalists attended a two-day kickoff at Trimble’s Westminster headquarters to test integrations with hands-on support from Trimble experts, then will spend 12 weeks refining solutions for deeper […]
Detailed HBIM of Song‑dynasty Chuzu Temple Main Hall and Revit family library
Dengfeng, Henan Province, China, August 15, 2025 News Summary A research team produced a millimetre-accurate Heritage Building Information Model (HBIM) of the Main Hall at Chuzu Temple in Dengfeng, Henan. Using 1.1 billion-point terrestrial laser scans, roughly 3,000 drone images, manual measurement and archival records, they modelled complex Song‑dynasty timber elements and inferred hidden interlocking joints. […]
Hanyang University develops digital twin framework for relocatable modular buildings
Ansan, South Korea, August 15, 2025 News Summary A research team at Hanyang University ERICA has developed a digital twin–enabled facility management system (DT-FMS) tailored for relocatable modular buildings. The framework integrates BIM, IoT and GIS across three layers—physical, digital and service—to enable real-time monitoring, lifecycle performance analysis, logistics simulation and decision support for module distribution […]
Genasys Reports Revenue Growth Driven by Puerto Rico Dam Work
Puerto Rico, August 15, 2025 News Summary Genasys posted a significant revenue increase driven largely by implementation work on an Emergency Warning System for multiple Puerto Rico dams. Quarterly revenue rose on strong hardware sales and early project billings, while gross margins fell due to percentage-of-completion accounting and underutilized hardware capacity. The company recorded a GAAP […]
Hamburg SaaS plancraft raises €38M to scale voice-first construction software
Hamburg, Germany, August 15, 2025 News Summary A Hamburg-based construction SaaS company raised €38 million in a Series B round, taking total funding above €50 million. The capital will accelerate product and AI development, expand the firm’s European footprint, and fund hires in product and machine-learning roles. The startup focuses on a voice-first platform that lets […]
Outbuild urges construction teams to move off Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Excel
Online, August 15, 2025 News Summary A sponsored report from scheduling platform Outbuild urges construction teams to abandon legacy tools like Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Excel in favor of modern construction scheduling software. The report lists 10 reasons to switch, including poor field support, lost change histories, limited reporting, and integration gaps. Modern platforms offer […]
3D Digital Tools Transform Buildings, Boats and Rocket Parts
Dubai, August 14, 2025 News Summary 3D digital tools — from BIM and VR to large-format 3D printers and AI-driven design — are moving from prototypes into real-world buildings, marine vessels and aerospace components. Projects in Dubai and the Netherlands show full-scale villas, printed hulls and electric passenger abras built faster and with less waste. Luxury […]
Giants 400 names nation’s largest construction management and program/project firms
United States, August 14, 2025 News Summary The Giants 400 ranking lists the nation’s largest firms providing construction management (as agent) and program/project management for nonresidential and multifamily work. Leading firms cited include Alfa Tech, Skyline Construction, Hill International, STV, CDM Smith and Gilbane Building Company. The compilation highlights firm size, scope and delivery capacity, helping […]
Nexa Equity Makes Growth Investment in Facility Grid to Accelerate Product Roadmap
Boston, MA, August 14, 2025 News Summary Nexa Equity has made a growth investment in Boston-area software company Facility Grid to accelerate its product roadmap, expand customer support and improve customer experience. Facility Grid’s cloud-based Operational Readiness (OR) platform provides real-time tracking, verification and documentation for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, streamlining commissioning and turnover to […]