The Daily Blueprint Jun 02, 2025

Snapshot

Happy Monday!KNUBA converts war-damaged concrete into 3D printing materials, while Swedish logistics startup Alrik raised €7M to expand construction supply chains across Europe. Volvo CE launched midsize electric construction equipment with 5-9 hour battery life, and India announced a Rs 774 billion Gujarat infrastructure package covering roads and village connectivity.

AEC Tech in Action

Samsung C&T integrates AI into smarter living spaces: Samsung C&T EC Group launches AI-powered solutions for homes and offices, enhancing convenience and safety. (samsungcnt.com)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Ukrainian University develops concrete for 3d printing using war-damaged building debriss: KNUBA's two-year project, co-financed by the US Office of Naval Research, turns destroyed concrete structures into printable building materials. (interfax.com)

Hitachi partners with Delft University on predictive maintenance for mining equipment: The two-year project uses sensor data from dump truck pumps, cylinders, and brakes to build models that predict component failure timing. (globalconstructionreview.com)

Japanese Researchers create cement-free soil solidifier from construction waste: The new geopolymer blend uses construction dust and recycled glass to achieve 160 kN/m² compressive strength. (interestingengineering.com)

Volvo CE launches first midsize Electric Wheel loader and excavator: Volvo Construction Equipment's new machines deliver 5-9 hour battery life with performance matching diesel equipment. (yahoo.com)

Epicore collaborates with DuPont on worker safety technology: Epicore Biosystems and DuPont Personal Protection are exploring hydration-tracking wearables to enhance worker safety in extreme heat conditions. (forconstructionpros.com)

University of Colorado Professor creates carbon-negative building panels from organic waste: BioSIPs panels use hemp, agriculture waste, and manure fibers to outperform traditional materials while diverting construction waste from landfills. (thecooldown.com)

Researchers develop Aerial Robots for onsite 3d printing construction: The collaborative study introduces three aerial AM strategies with a five-level autonomy framework for coordinating drone-based building projects. (voxelmatters.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Swedish construction logistics startup Alrik raises €7m to expand across europe: The platform connects merchants, suppliers, and carriers in a digital ecosystem, delivering 25% cost reductions per delivery. (tech.eu)

Policy & Regulation Updates

India

Prime minister Modi unveils Rs 774 billion infrastructure projects in Gujarat: The development package includes Rs 6.08 billion for roads and urban development and Village Wi-Fi connectivity for 7,500 villages among other infrastructure initiatives. (constructionworld.in)

North America

Supreme Court limits environmental studies for infrastructure projects: The ruling restricts NEPA impact studies to direct project effects, clearing the Utah-Colorado rail line proposal and reducing regulatory delays for major construction programs nationwide. (yahoo.com)

Boston zoning changes could permit taller buildings downtown: Proposed zoning changes may allow new buildings up to 700 feet tall in downtown Boston, with restrictions in some areas for preservation. (masslive.com)

Opinions

Matt Graves explains the difference between general conditions as contract rules and budget line items: This edition breaks down how General Conditions function as both project governance documents and reimbursable costs, plus what expenses should stay in corporate overhead versus project budgets. (substack.com)