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Gravis Robotics expands into US with autonomous construction equipment platform

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Gravis Robotics, the physical AI platform for heavy industry, has announced its full commercial expansion into the US through its live, production-scale autonomy tech to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas.

In collaboration with its partners Develon and Hitachi, Gravis will be demonstrating its systems’ earthmoving capabilities – including autonomous trenching and bulk excavation – enabled by its retrofit hardware that is currently in use on construction sites around the world. [Read more…] about Gravis Robotics expands into US with autonomous construction equipment platform

How automation of building information modelling reduces risk in large-scale construction projects

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By Jesus Sanchez, president, Modelo Tech Studio

Construction projects of large-scale are complex in nature. Several stakeholders, project deadlines, regulatory demands, evolving designs, and vast streams of data create a climate in which risk is inevitable but manageable. It is here that Building Information Modeling (BIM) automation is revolutionary.

Automation of workflow in BIM environments enables construction companies to identify potential clashes in advance, enhance the coordination process, avoid cost increases, and reduce project delays considerably. Due to the complexity of the projects, construction companies are collaborating with BIM experts for strategic modeling.

Automation of BIM is no longer a choice in larger infrastructure, commercial high-rises, industrial facilities, and healthcare projects, but a risk mitigation factor. [Read more…] about How automation of building information modelling reduces risk in large-scale construction projects

Japan’s ‘first’ 2-story 3D printed house obtains seismic approval from government

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Kizuki has completed Japan’s first government approved two-story 3D printed reinforced concrete house. The project meets Japan’s stringent seismic design requirements and demonstrates that 3D printed reinforced concrete can be applied as a structural alternative to timber construction in one of the world’s most earthquake-prone regions.

  • First government approved two-story 3D printed reinforced concrete house in Japan
  • Full seismic compliance confirmed under national building standards
  • Total printed area of 50 m² (537 sq.ft.) across two floors using 39 m³ (1,371 cu.ft.) of material
  • Cave-inspired architecture featuring 3D printed arches, floor slab, and roof slab
  • Four-person crew operating the printer under seasonal conditions ranging from below 10 °C (50 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F)
  • Custom printer configuration enabling printing from 0,5 m (20 in) below ground to a total height of 7 m (23 ft)

The 50 m² (537 sq.ft.) house consists of a 31 m² (329 sq.ft.) ground floor and a 19 m² (209 sq.ft.) upper floor. The design follows a cave-inspired architectural concept, incorporating 3D printed arches, a 3D printed floor slab, and a 3D printed roof slab. Several interior elements were produced using 3D printing to extend the curved geometry throughout the interior. [Read more…] about Japan’s ‘first’ 2-story 3D printed house obtains seismic approval from government

Sitegeist Robotics raises €4 million pre-seed funding to commercialize its construction robots

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Sitegeist, a Munich-based construction robotics startup, has raised €4 million in a pre-seed funding round. The funding will enable Sitegeist to rapidly expand its team, hiring and scale the deployment of its automated, AI-enabled robots on real-world construction sites, helping concrete renovation companies overcome acute capacity constraints.  [Read more…] about Sitegeist Robotics raises €4 million pre-seed funding to commercialize its construction robots

6 AI Construction Estimating Software Tested on Complex Project Accuracy

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One missed take-off line can add six figures to a bid. In a recent Procore survey, 48 percent of construction leaders called AI the most critical tech for future project delivery.

We put six AI-powered estimating platforms – led by enterprise veteran InEight Estimate – through a multidisciplinary test to see which ones nail the numbers fast and which still guess. The stakes: ship a rapid bid without giving up accuracy. Here’s what we found. [Read more…] about 6 AI Construction Estimating Software Tested on Complex Project Accuracy

Interview with Reframe Systems CEO: ‘We’re developing a robotics and vision platform to unlock automation’

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As the construction sector grapples with stubborn labor shortages, rising costs, and mounting pressure to deliver housing at scale, a new class of automation companies is emerging that promises to reshape how homes are built.

One of the most intriguing among them is Reframe Systems, a technology company that blends industrial robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing to automate large chunks of the construction process that have long resisted mechanization.

Founded on the conviction that real-world productivity gains require more than isolated bricklaying robots or simple material movers, Reframe describes its approach as “physical AI” for construction – applying robotics and automation within controlled factory environments to deliver repeatable, high-quality building components at scale. [Read more…] about Interview with Reframe Systems CEO: ‘We’re developing a robotics and vision platform to unlock automation’

Autonomous construction startup Bedrock Robotics raises $270 million in Series B funding

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Bedrock Robotics, an autonomous construction technology startup, has raised $270 million in Series B funding co-led by CapitalG and the Valor Atreides AI Fund, with participation from Xora, 8VC, Eclipse, Emergence Capital, Perry Creek Capital, NVentures (Nvidia’s venture capital arm), Tishman Speyer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgian, Incharge Capital, C4 Ventures, and others.

This round brings Bedrock’s total funding to over $350 million. The funding will accelerate Bedrock’s mission to transform how general contractors build, from deploying individual autonomous machines to orchestrating fully connected fleets that reshape productivity and safety.

The new funding follows a period of rapid growth for Bedrock. The company emerged from stealth in July 2025 with $80 million in Seed and Series A funding, and in November completed a large-scale supervised autonomy deployment for mass excavation on a 130-acre manufacturing site. [Read more…] about Autonomous construction startup Bedrock Robotics raises $270 million in Series B funding

How Rigging Makes Ambitious Architectural Designs Buildable

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Architectural design has never been more daring. From dramatic cantilevers and sweeping glass façades to sculptural roofs and mixed-use megastructures, today’s buildings push materials and geometry to their limits.

What often goes unseen is the discipline that turns these bold ideas into physical reality. Rigging is the quiet enabler that bridges concept and construction, enabling architects and builders to move, position, and secure massive components with precision and control.

At its core, rigging is about managing gravity. Every ambitious design must contend with weight, balance, and force. A rendering may show a floating stair or an overhanging volume, but on site, that vision becomes steel, concrete, glass, and engineered timber. [Read more…] about How Rigging Makes Ambitious Architectural Designs Buildable

Civ Robotics’ AI-powered CivNav brings solar construction a step closer to autonomy

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Civ Robotics, a construction robotics company, has launched CivNav, a machine-control material distribution system. Powered by AI, CivNav speeds up solar construction by streamlining logistics, efficient pile and pallet placement, and advanced planning and workflow segmentation.

As demand for solar construction continues to surge, projects are often slowed by complex logistics, requiring constant deliveries that result in sites congested with dozens of trucks.

These inefficiencies are compounded by the construction industry’s current 500,000-worker labor shortage. CivNav’s technology arrives at this critical time, streamlining outdated processes to keep the transition to solar on track. [Read more…] about Civ Robotics’ AI-powered CivNav brings solar construction a step closer to autonomy

Unlimited Industries raises $12 million to build AI construction company to ‘power America’s future’

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Across the United States, a new industrial age is taking shape. Trillions of dollars in infrastructure, from energy projects and advanced manufacturing to data centers and critical mineral facilities, must be built in the next decade. But large construction projects are slower and more expensive today than they were half a century ago.

Unlimited Industries, a California-based company using AI to rethink how infrastructure gets built, has raised $12 million in seed funding to change that.

The round was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and CIV, with participation from leading industry investors. The capital will accelerate Unlimited’s expansion and further develop its proprietary AI platform – one designed to make large-scale engineering and construction faster, cheaper, and more ambitious. [Read more…] about Unlimited Industries raises $12 million to build AI construction company to ‘power America’s future’

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